Hedging Shrubs

An exceptionally hardy evergreen shrub that has proven even hardier then the Brandon cedar. With rich dark green scale-like foliage, the 'Skybound Cedar' is the ultimate pillar in the landscape. Can be used for screening, or as a tall hedge.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 10' - 18'

• Width: 3' - 4'

Zone: 2

Brandon Pyramidal Cedars are deep green, and make an excellent hedge. 

Winter Burlap Wrap or Wilt Pruf spay protection sealer is recommended for everygreens exposed to north winds.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Height: 20'

Spread: 5'

Zone: 3b

Syringa patula

A compact shrub producing masses of fragrant, long lasting blooms.
Very hardy and insect/disease resistant. Low maintenance shrub with pruning only done after flowering to avoid removing future seasons flowers. Great choice for attracting butterflies. Suitable for accent planting as well as hedge and mass plantings. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 6' -8'

• Width: 4' - 5'

Zone: 3

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

Extremely hardy, this lilac is a deciduous shrub with large panicles packed with sweetly scented, tubular, single, brilliant flowers. Buds in early summer, 2-3 weeks after the common lilacs, the abundant blossoms are produced on new spring growth.Foliage is larger than other lilacs in this group. Upright rounded shrub. Excellent choice for attracting butterflies and humming birds to your landscape. Suitable as a backdrop for contrasting shrubs along foundation and border plantings. Works well for a fragrant accent and general gardening.   

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 6' - 8'

• Width: 5' - 6'

Zone: 2

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

A compact, upright cedar with lush green foliage, Baby Bear maintains a consistent shape without requiring pruning. Formerly known as Skinner's Dwarf Cedar.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 6' - 8'

• Width: 3' - 4'

Zone: 2

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

The best of the white flowered Potentillas, this is a tidy compact shrub with large, double white flowers from June until frost over fine textured foliage; hardy, tough and adaptable to all conditions, but dislikes wet soils

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 2' - 3'

• Width: 2' - 3'

Zone: 2

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Prefers evenly moist soils. Best flowering occurs in full sun, but plants tolerate part shade. Established plants grow well in a wide range of conditions and have good drought tolerance. Plants have excellent winter hardiness and perform best in cool northern summer climates. Dense, spreading shrub with an abundance of orange bi coloured blooms throughout The summer. The contrasting bloom/foliage makes it an excellent foundation and border shrub. Pruning should take place early spring before they leaf out. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 2' - 3'

• Width: 2' - 3'

Zone: 2

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

Globe Caragana is a hardy, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with fine texture. It's a relatively low maintenance shrub and shouldn't require much pruning. Suitable for mass planting, hedging and general garden use. 

Grows best in dry to average level of moisture and very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 36"

• Width: 36"

Zone: 2

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

Large pure-white flowers throughout the summer. Potentillas are an excellent choice for hedging.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 2 - 3'

• Width: 2 - 3'

Zone: 2

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Prefers evenly moist soils. Best flowering occurs in full sun, but plants tolerate part shade. Established plants grow well in a wide range of conditions and have good drought tolerance. Plants have excellent winter hardiness and perform best in cool northern summer climates. Dense, spreading shrub with an abundance of golden blooms throughout The summer. The contrasting bloom/foliage makes it an excellent foundation and border shrub. Pruning should take place early spring before they leaf out. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 2' - 3'

• Width: 2' - 3'

Zone: 2

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

Golden Globe Cedar is known for its vibrant colour and manageable growth. It is notable for its dense, golden-yellow foliage that adds a burst of colour to any garden.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Height: 4'

Spread: 6'

Zone: 3b

This robust shrub features attractive foliage and fragrant lilac-pink blossoms.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 6' - 8'

• Width: 5' - 6

Zone: 2

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

 If you'd like to attract butterflies into your yard and garden this shrub is a great choice.

The Donald Wyman Lilac is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. It has a somewhat coarse texture and can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage.

This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep. Only prune after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's blooms. 

Grown in full sunlight only. It is adaptable to both dry and moist locations without particular need for specific soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This variety is an interspecific hybrid.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 8 - 10'

• Width: 7 - 8'
• Zone: 3

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

Wareana , also known as Siberian Cedar grows to 10' in height and makes a large wide hedge or in a corner spot. This cedar is very hardy and has minimal risk for winter burn.