Cornus sericea 'Cardinal' #5Cardinal Red Osier Dogwood. Cardinal Red Osier dogwood was selected for its bright red winter twig color. A hybrid dogwood that was developed by the University of Minnesota in 1986. NC 7 Trials top performing plant. 2004 Plants of Merit. Dark green leaves turn red purple in the fall. Tiny, fragrant, white flowers appear in flat topped clusters (cymes to 2. 5 diameter) in late spring, with sparse, intermittent, additional flowering sometimes continuing

Bloom: summer

NC-7 Trials top-performing plant

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Boulevard' pom pom cypress is a slow growing evergreen shrub with a sculptural nature

Soil: rich moist

The carmine pink centers will be less vibrant in full sun- fading to a pastel

Great for cut floral

Blooms: September - October

Aronia berries can be eaten fresh

Otherwise known as 'Scarcuzam'

With their distinct "flower" shape

Soil: well drained regular garden soil

Growth rate: 25" ore ore per year