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In the fall, pollinated flowers turn to red, berry-like seed pods, which are attractive to birds, and even after the attractive red autumn foliage has fallen, the intricate branching pattern and unique exfoliating bark that gives the plant its common name can really shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis cultivar typically grows to around 5-6' tall and wide, so it requires a bit more space than true dwarf cultivars, but grows a bit smaller than a variety of cultivars as well as the parent species, which can reach 10'. Although the foliage may differ from the straight species, \u003cem\u003ePhysocarpus opulifolius\u003c\/em\u003e Ginger Wine® maintains all the hardiness of the original, and has great tolerance to a wide variety of soil conditions, but grows best in drier sites with full sun. Ginger Wine® can be used as a specimen plant, foundation planting, or as a hedge, thanks to its densely branching nature. 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The Low Scape Mound® cultivar's, low-growing habit, ecological appeal, and ornamental flowers all serve to make it the perfect native shrub solution for groundcover and small space plantings, as well as on steep slopes, where it can help control erosion. In addition, since \u003cem\u003eAronia melanocarpa \u003c\/em\u003eis relatively tolerant of wetter conditions, Low Scape Mound® works even better for erosion control around riverbanks, wetlands, or sloped run-off areas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early to mid-spring, Low Scape Mound® produces hundreds of white flowers on its low-growing branches, adding a ton of ornamental appeal to the early vernal landscape; pollinated flowers in spring are followed by black-purple fruit in summer and intense red foliage in the fall, adding tons of multi-season appeal to even compact spaces. Regarded as one of the toughest and most durable landscaping shrubs, this chokeberry cultivar requires very little special care and, although it may not be entirely resistant to deer browsing, Low Scape Mound® is vigorous enough to bounce back frommost browsing damage quickly and easily. 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Named for the attractive red color of its bare branches, 'Baileyi' redtwig dogwood puts on a brilliant multi-season display in the winter landscape with its large, vibrant red stems. This variety's large size of 6-10' tall and wide also makes it an especially striking specimen for hedges and naturalized borders. And beyond its winter color and maroon fall foliage, if you're looking for spring and summer appeal\u003cem\u003e, Cornus sericea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Baileyi' is no slouch there either. In the spring, bright green foliage ontrasts well against the plant's vibrant red bark and showy white, lightly fragrant flowers. 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As a relative of the beautiful but invasive burning bush (\u003cem\u003eEuonymus alatus\u003c\/em\u003e), bursting heart has the same striking red colors , but with a ton more ecological benefits. \u003cem\u003eEuonymus americanus\u003c\/em\u003e t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eolerates a wide variety of poor and clay-rich soils, but also tolerates some seasonal inundation as well as drought. 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Low growing, evergreen, and more resembling a boxwood than an inkberry, Strongbox® is an excellent native alternative to non-native boxwoods, with a great deal more aesthetic and ecological appeal. Dense, ball-shaped, and growing to a mature size of only two to three feet tall and wide, Strongbox® inkberry has small, glossy, dark green leaves that are tinged with red in early spring, before maturing to full, dark green for the summer and fall. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrongbox® grows best in full to part-sun conditions and medium to wet, well drained soils with some acidity. 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Without the sharp-spined leaves of species like American holly, deciduous leaves unlike any evergreen holly varieties, Berry Heavy® Gold is best noted for its attractive golden-yellow berries in the fall and winter. From spring into the summer, winterberry holly produces inconspicuous white flowers that attract many kinds of pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an all-female cultivar, Berry Heavy® Gold must be matched with an early season male pollinator cultivar like 'Jim Dandy' to produce berries by planting one male per 5 females. Following successful pollination, this cultivar \u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eproduces attractive, bright golden berries that persist through the fall and winter, supporting bird populations and serving as an incredible addition to cold-season cut arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically reaching six to eight feet tall with a similar spread, \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIlex verticillata \u003c\/em\u003eBerry Heavy® Gold has an upright growth habit with a vase-like or globular shape. Overall a very versatile plant, Berry Heavy® Gold is resistant to salt, wet soil, and deer damage, and can be used in rain, pollinator, and children's gardens as well as naturalized areas or woodland\/wetland borders. Berry Heavy® Gold winterberry is an attractive addition to any landscape, and has the ecological appeal to match.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Photos courtesy of Proven Winners)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unity Church Hill Nursery, LLC","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":49499797815571,"sku":"IlexveBeHeGoUN#3","price":46.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 Gallon","offer_id":47717859983635,"sku":"IlexveBeHeGoUN#7","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3283\/8419\/files\/IlexverticillataBerryHeavy_R_Gold10305Tag_800x800_1c53d128-3f9e-4243-ad55-1cc0ae06c402.jpg?v=1704310521"},{"product_id":"ilex-verticillata-berry-poppins®-dwarf-winterberry-holly-unity-grown","title":"Ilex verticillata Berry Poppins® (Dwarf Winterberry Holly) Unity Grown","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIlex verticillata \u003c\/em\u003eBerry Poppins\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e is an excellent dwarf cultivar of winterberry holly produced by Proven Winners. Without the sharp-spined leaves of species like American holly, deciduous leaves unlike any evergreen holly varieties, Berry Poppins\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e is best noted for its attractive red berries in the fall and winter, and its small stature that allows it to fit anywhere in the garden. From spring into the summer, winterberry holly produces inconspicuous white flowers that attract many kinds of pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an all-female cultivar, Berry Poppins\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e must be matched with a male pollinator cultivar like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/unitychurchhillnursery.com\/products\/ilex-verticillata-mr-poppins%C2%AE-dwarf-male-winterberry-holly-unity-grown?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=mr+popp\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"Ilex verticillata Mr. Poppins® (Dwarf Male Winterberry Holly) Unity Grown\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIlex verticillata\u003c\/em\u003e Mr. Poppins®\u003c\/a\u003e to produce berries by planting one male per 5 females. 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Growing to 40-70' tall in the wild, most cultivated blackgum grow to only 20-50' tall and 20-30' wide, making them a good shade or specimen tree with excellent fall foliage for use in parks and small yards. In addition to shade and specimen trees,\u003cem\u003e Nyssa sylvatica\u003c\/em\u003e is also a great resource for wetland restoration and naturalization planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlooming from May to June, \u003cem\u003eNyssa sylvatica's \u003c\/em\u003eyellow-green flowers are not showy, but are a great source of nectar for pollinators and butterflies. Pollinated flowers require both male and female plants, but turn to berry-like hanging drupes that are blue to black in color; though technically edible, fruits are astringent and unpleasant. 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