Shrubs

Beautyberry is a striking shrub that truly shines in autumn and winter thanks to clusters of glossy, violet-purple berries along its bare branches. In summer, modest pink flowers appear and the green foliage turns yellow in autumn. Plant several specimens close together for optimal berry production.

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Shrubs

Viburnum opulus

Guelder Rose

The Guelder Rose is a native shrub with broad, flat white flower clusters in May and June, followed by bright red berries in autumn. The foliage turns spectacular orange to red in the fall. The shrub provides food and shelter for birds and is a valuable addition for biodiversity.

Partial shadeMedium200–400 cm

Shrubs

Hamamelis mollis

Chinese Witch Hazel

Chinese Witch Hazel is a remarkable shrub that blooms in the depths of winter with fragrant, spider-like yellow flowers on bare branches. The delicate blooms withstand frost and bring welcome colour to the darkest months. In autumn, the large leaves turn spectacular yellow and orange.

Full sunMedium200–400 cm

Shrubs

Cornus kousa

Japanese Dogwood

Japanese Dogwood is an elegant large shrub or small tree with striking white bracts that sit like stars on the branches in June and July. In autumn, raspberry-shaped red fruits appear and the foliage turns deep crimson. The horizontal branching pattern gives the tree year-round character.

Partial shadeMedium300–600 cm