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Ilex glabra                                                           'Densa' Inkberry Holly

'Densa'

	Height:       8' - 10'                                       Fall Foliage:          Evergreen
	Width:        8' -10'                                        Fruit:                   1/4" drupe
	Shape:        Oval, rounded                             Soil Condition:       Moist
	Zone:         4 - 9
	Flower:       1/8" dull white                             Native to:              North America
	Fall Dig Hazard:     No
	Description:    Tough evergreen shrub that thrives in wet sites.  Shade tolerant.  Deep green foliage
	creates a soothing backdrop for perennials.
	Applications:   Wet sites, masses, borders.

Ilex verticillata                                                           'Winter Red' Winterberry

'Winter Red'

	Height:       8' - 10'                                     Fall Foliage:          Yellow to purple
	Width:        8' -10'                                      Fruit:                   Bright red berry; persistent
	Shape:        Oval rounded                            Soil Condition:       Fertile, acidic
	Zone:         3 - 9
	Flower:       Inconspicuous                          Native to:              Eastern North America
	Fall Dig Hazard:     No
	Description:    One of the most outstanding deciduous holly selections.  Abundant
	3/8" red berries adorn the plant from late summer into late winter.
	Applications:   Shrub border, mass, specimen.

Ilex x meserveae                                                     Blue Maid ® Meserve Holly

'Mesid'

	Height:       10' - 15'                                    Fall Foliage:          Deep purple-green;
	evergreen
	Width:        8' - 10'                                     Fruit:                   Red berries
	Shape:        Pyramidal                                Soil Condition:       Moist, well-drained, acidic
	Zone:         5 - 9
	Flower:       Inconspicuous                          Native to:              Hybrid
	Fall Dig Hazard:     No
	Description:    One of the hardier of the meserve "blue hollies".  Beautiful dark
	blue-green foliage adds both color and texture to  winter
	landscape.  The rich evergreen foliage also helps to accentuate
	the bright red berries.  Requires a male pollinator.
	Applications:   Specimen.

Ilex x verticillata                                                    'Raritan Chief' Winterberry

'Raritan Chief'

	Height:       6' - 8'                                       Fall Foliage:          Yellow-purple
	Width:        8' - 12'                                     Fruit:                   None
	Shape:        Rounded                                 Soil Condition:       Moist, well-drained, acidic
	Zone:         5 - 8
	Flower:       Inconspicuous                          Native to:              Hybrid
	Fall Dig Hazard:     No
	Description:    A male cultivar of the deciduous winterberry holly.  Lustrous green
	leaves and spreading habit make this an attractive addition to the
	landscape as well as serving as a pollinator for many of the female
	selections.

Ilex x verticillata                                                    'Harvest Red' Winterberry

'Harvest Red'

	Height:       8' - 10'                                     Fall Foliage:          Yellow to Purple
	Width:        4' - 6'                                       Fruit:                   Bright red berry, persistent
	Shape:        Upright, vase                            Soil Condition:       Fertile, moist, acidic
	Zone:         5 - 9
	Flower:       Inconspicuous                          Native to:              Eastern North America
	Fall Dig Hazard:     No
	Description:    A male cultivar of the deciduous winterberry holly.  Lustrous green
	leaves and spreading habit make this an attractive addition to the
	landscape as well as serving as a pollinator for many of the female
	selections.
	Applications:   Shrub border, companion plant to female winterberry.

Itea virginica                                            'Henry's Garnet' Virginia Sweetspire

'Henry's Garnet'

	Height:       3' - 5'                                       Fall Foliage:          Rich wine color
	Width:        4' - 6'                                       Fruit:                   Insignificant
	Shape:        Mound                                     Soil Condition:       Moist, fertile
	Zone:         5 - 9
	Flower:       Fragrant upright white spikes      Native to:              Eastern United States
	Fall Dig Hazard:     No
	Description:    A compact selection of one of our fine native species with
	dependable deep wine fall color and fragrant white flowers  Virtual
	pest and disease resistance. .  Originated from Swarthmore
	College.
	Applications:   Mass, shrub border, wet locations.

Itea virginica                                               'Little Henry' ® Virginia Sweetspire

'Sprich'                              PP10988

	Height:       3' - 4'                                       Fall Foliage:          Rich burgundy wine
	Width:        4' - 5'                                       Fruit:                   Insignificant
	Shape:        Compact mound                       Soil Condition:       Moist, fertile
	Zone:         5 - 9
	Flower:       Fragrant upright white spikes      Native to:              Eastern United States
	Fall Dig Hazard:     No
	Description:    An even more compact selection of one of our fine native species
	with an impressive red-purple fall color.  Thick pest and disease
	resistant foliage, fragrant flowers, and adaptability to wet and other
	adverse conditions make this a choice shrub.
	Applications:      Mass, shrub border, wet locations.