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Plant varieties and zone information

From "Garden Sense"
episode DGAR-302

Below are 11 plant varieties and the planting information for each zone.

Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry

Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance'--Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry

Small deciduous tree noted for its white flowers in spring followed by edible fruit in summer.
Has good red/orange fall color.
Plant in full sun to partial shade.
Height: 25 feet
Width: 30 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 5-8:

Zone 5--Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in sun; mulch after first hard frost; protect from salt; fertilize in spring and again in fall.
Zone 6--Plant in spring or early fall; plant in sun to light shade; mulch after first hard frost; fertilize in spring and again in fall.
Zone 7--Plant in early fall; plant in sun to partial shade; mulch after first hard frost; fertilize in spring and again in fall.
Zone 8--Plant in early fall; plant in sun to partial shade; mulch in fall; fertilize in spring and again in fall.

Silver and Gold Yellowtwig Dogwood

Cornus stolonifera 'Silver and Gold'--Silver and Gold Yellowtwig Dogwood

Deciduous shrub

Variegated foliage with yellow stems

Tolerates wet or dry Soil

Height: to 10 feet

Width: to 10 feet

AHS Heat zones 8-1

Hardy in USDA zones 2-8:

Zone 2--Plant in spring to establish before winter; plant in full sun; minimal pruning needed in this zone; protect with mulch after ground freezes.
Zone 3--Plant in spring to establish before winter; plant in full sun; prune severely in early spring to encourage vigorous red growth but little flowering or prune after flowering; protect with mulch after ground freezes.
Zone 4--Plant in spring to establish before winter; plant in full sun; prune severely in early spring to encourage vigorous red growth but little flowering or prune after flowering; protect with mulch after ground freezes.
Zone 5--Plant in spring to establish before winter; plant in full to light shade; prune severely in early spring to encourage vigorous red growth but little flowering or prune after flowering.
Zone 6--Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; red color will be better in full sun; prune severely in early spring to encourage vigorous red growth but little flowering or prune after flowering;
Zone 7--Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; red color will be better in full sun but may be muted in this warmer climate; prune severely in early spring to encourage vigorous red growth but little flowering or prune after flowering; water regularly in dry periods during growing season.
Zone 8--Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; red color will be better in full sun but may be muted in this warmer climate; prune severely in early spring to encourage vigorous red growth but little flowering or prune after flowering; water regularly in dry periods during growing season.

Gardening by Zip Code
If you're looking to start a gardening projectbut don't know your gardening zone—visit the National Gardening Associations's USDA Hardiness Zone Finder. Enter your Zip Code to identify the proper zone.

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