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Morton Arboretum
4100 Illinois Route 53
Lisle, IL 60532

Phone: 630-968-0074

Tough, adaptable shrubs available in many sizes and forms to fit small or large properties
Several selections available with wonderfully fragrant flowers
Heavy fruiting varieties attract wildlife to the garden
Many selections have exceptional fall color
Selections for the upper Midwest lose their leaves in the fall (deciduous)
Recommended for the Midwest on the basis of ornamental value, proven hardiness, availability, and freedom from serious problems.

Uses in the Landscape

Larger forms are excellent for hedges to create privacy or a sense of enclosure, or to screen unwanted views
Provide seasonal interest with flowers, colorful fruits, fall color, stem and bark color, texture, and form.
Provide a focal point in the landscape
Create structure or “bones” in a mixed border
Provide a backdrop against which other plants can be highlighted.

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