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*Paeonia suffruticosa*, commonly known as the tree peony, is a deciduous woody shrub native to China. Unlike herbaceous peonies, its woody stems persist through winter before producing large spring blossoms that can reach up to 30 centimeters in diameter. It has been cultivated in China for over 1,5...
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Centuries of Chinese prestige, huge flowers, and collector acclaim place tree peony among elite ornamental shrubs.
ui.x_scoring_methodologySyringa vulgaris, commonly called common lilac, is a deciduous flowering shrub native to the Balkan Peninsula and cultivated widely in temperate regions. It produces clusters of strongly fragrant spring flowers, commonly in purple, lilac, pink, or white, and spreads through both branching growth and...
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Classic fragrance, historic garden status, broad public affection, and strong cultivar legacy; brief bloom season is the main limitation.
ui.x_scoring_methodologyKalmia latifolia, commonly called mountain laurel, is a broadleaf evergreen shrub native to eastern North America. It produces clusters of distinctive cup-shaped flowers, commonly white or pink, and grows naturally in wooded areas and on acidic soils. Mountain laurel is the state flower of Connectic...
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Beloved native evergreen with distinctive flowers and cultural status; difficult establishment and toxicity limit practical ratings.
ui.x_scoring_methodologyAmelanchier alnifolia, commonly known as the Saskatoon serviceberry, is a deciduous shrub native to western North America. It produces white flowers in the spring followed by small, edible purple-blue berries. These berries historically served as a crucial dietary staple for various Indigenous natio...
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Important edible native fruit with Indigenous history, ornamental bloom, and strong cold hardiness; regional recognition limits score.
ui.x_scoring_methodologyForsythia x intermedia is a deciduous hybrid shrub produced by crossing Forsythia suspensa with Forsythia viridissima. It is widely grown in temperate gardens for the numerous yellow flowers that appear on bare branches in early spring, before the leaves emerge. The shrub grows rapidly and can be pl...
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Iconic early spring display, extremely common in temperate gardens; limited seasonal interest and coarse habit keep it below elite shrubs.
ui.x_scoring_methodologyViburnum carlesii, commonly known as the Korean spice viburnum, is a deciduous shrub native to Korea and Japan. It was introduced to Western horticulture in the early 20th century, around 1902, and remains a popular choice for temperate gardens. The shrub is best known for its intensely fragrant, ro...
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Outstanding fragrance and attractive spring bloom earn strong garden praise; brief season and size limit top-tier status.
ui.x_scoring_methodologyFothergilla major, commonly known as mountain witch alder, is a deciduous shrub belonging to the witch hazel family, Hamamelidaceae. It is native to the Appalachian Mountains and southeastern regions of the United States. The plant is distinguished by its white, fragrant flowers arranged in dense, b...
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Excellent native shrub with fragrant spring flowers and brilliant fall color; slower growth keeps score slightly restrained.
ui.x_scoring_methodologyFothergilla gardenii, commonly called dwarf fothergilla, is a deciduous shrub native to the southeastern United States and a member of the witch-hazel family. It produces fragrant, white, bottlebrush-like flower clusters in spring before or as the leaves emerge. Its foliage commonly develops shades...
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Refined native with fragrant bottlebrush flowers and superb fall color; slow growth and availability limit wider acclaim.
ui.x_scoring_methodologyAn Appalachian rhododendron introduced to European horticulture around 1809 by collector John Fraser, it became the primary parent species of most cold-hardy hybrid rhododendrons grown in temperate gardens.
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Major hardy rhododendron parent with valued evergreen structure and blooms; less ornamental refinement than top hybrid selections.
ui.x_scoring_methodologyPieris japonica, commonly called Japanese andromeda or Japanese pieris, is a broadleaf evergreen shrub native to parts of eastern Asia, including Japan, Taiwan, and eastern China. It bears drooping clusters of small, white, urn-shaped flowers in early spring, while many cultivars also produce bright...
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Elegant evergreen with early flowers and colorful new growth; toxicity, lacebug issues, and soil demands reduce reliability.
ui.x_scoring_methodologyRibes sanguineum, commonly called flowering currant or red-flowering currant, is a deciduous shrub native to western North America. It produces hanging clusters of pink to deep red flowers in spring, followed by dark, usually blue-black fruits that are eaten by birds. Introduced to British horticult...
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Showy early flowers and David Douglas history earn garden respect; mildew and regional suitability limit broader ratings.
ui.x_scoring_methodologyWeigela florida is a deciduous flowering shrub native to northern China, Korea, and nearby parts of eastern Asia. It bears clusters of funnel-shaped flowers, commonly pink but varying by cultivar, on arching branches in late spring and sometimes flowers again later in the season. Introduced to Weste...
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Popular flowering shrub with many cultivars and dependable spring color; limited off-season structure and old-fashioned reputation temper score.
ui.x_scoring_methodologyViburnum opulus, commonly called guelder rose, is a deciduous shrub native to Europe, northern Africa, and parts of Asia. It produces flat clusters of white flowers in late spring, with larger sterile flowers around the margin, followed by translucent red fruits that often persist into winter. It is...
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Attractive flowers, berries, wildlife value, and European tradition; pest issues and variable fruiting keep it from top tier.
ui.x_scoring_methodologyChaenomeles speciosa (flowering quince) is a Chinese native shrub introduced to Western horticulture in the late 18th century, grown for its vivid red, orange, or white flowers appearing before the leaves in early spring.
Why this score
Brilliant early flowers and useful aromatic fruit rate well; thorniness and brief season keep consensus moderate-strong.
ui.x_scoring_methodologyExochorda racemosa, commonly known as pearl bush, is a deciduous shrub native to eastern China. Introduced to Western horticulture around 1849, it belongs to the rose family. The plant is characterized by its long, arching branches that become densely covered in pure white flowers during the spring....
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Elegant white spring bloom and pearl-like buds are admired; short season and limited availability keep consensus moderate.
ui.x_scoring_methodologyKolkwitzia amabilis, commonly known as the beauty bush, is a deciduous shrub native to Hubei province in China. It is the sole species in its genus and was introduced to Western horticulture by plant hunter Ernest Henry Wilson around 1901. The shrub is characterized by its arching branches that prod...
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Graceful spring bloom and historic introduction are appreciated; one-season display and large habit keep consensus moderate.
ui.x_scoring_methodologyPrunus glandulosa is a compact, deciduous shrub belonging to the rose family, native to China and Japan. It has been cultivated as a garden ornamental in China for centuries and is widely grown globally. The plant is distinguished by its profuse display of double pink or white flowers that cover its...
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Profuse double spring flowers and compact habit appeal; brief season and disease susceptibility keep score moderate.
ui.x_scoring_methodologyDeutzia scabra, commonly called fuzzy deutzia, is a deciduous flowering shrub native to eastern Asia, including Japan and parts of China. Its opposite leaves have a characteristically rough texture, and its arching branches bear dense clusters of white, sometimes pink-tinged flowers in late spring o...
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Pretty spring flowers and historic garden use, but limited season and ordinary structure yield moderate consensus.
ui.x_scoring_methodologyHatiora gaertneri, commonly called the Easter cactus, is an epiphytic cactus native to the coastal mountains of southeastern Brazil. In its natural habitat it grows on trees in humid forest environments rather than rooting directly in ordinary ground soil, and it is cultivated as an ornamental house...
Lonicera tatarica, commonly called Tatarian honeysuckle, is a deciduous shrub in the honeysuckle family, Caprifoliaceae. It is native to parts of Europe and Asia, including Russia and Central Asia, and was introduced as an ornamental plant in North America. The shrub produces paired flowers and red...
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Pretty flowers and durability are overshadowed by severe invasive impact in North American habitats.
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