Plant Library

MK Outdoor Services offers a wide variety of plants, shrubs, trees, and a large variety of annuals. Our design software will allow us to show you a finished look once you select the type of plants you want in your landscaping.

Deciduous/Flowering Shrubs

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Barberry – Crimson Pygmy

Small bright yellow single flowers bloom 2-3 weeks midspring on this small shrub
Fine spiny arching branches display small burgundy-red foliage spring through fall
Slow growing, mounded growth habit; rarely needs pruning
Small showy ornamental red fall berries persist during winter
Grows well in almost any well-drained soil
Plant in full sun to achieve optimum burgundy-red foliage color

Barberry – Golden

Small, dense, slow growing shrub displays small bright yellow foliage and red-orange fall color
Vivid foliage provides great color contrast in the landscape
Extremely hardy and durable
Prefers dry or well-drained soil
Grow in full sun to attain vivid yellow foliage color

Barberry – Rose Glow

Small spring foliage emerges rosy-pink with deep purple splotches turning deep reddish purple.
Brilliant red fall color
Small clear, yellow single flowers appear for one week in late spring
Small ornamental red berries November through January
Handsome compact rounded shrub for accent, low hedge, rock garden
Prefers well-drained soil; down not grow well in wet areas
Grow in full sun to attain full vivid foliage color

Burning Bush – Dwarf

Small compact rounded shrub displays dark green medim foliage with brilliant fire-red leaves in the fall
Unique corky-textrued wing-edged branches
Small pale green single flowers 2-3 weeks late spring
Small ornamental reddish orange berries 3-4 weeks early to midfall
Grows well in almost any soil; easy to grow and maintain
Requres full sun to attain wonderful red fall color

Buddleia – Nanho Purple

Vigorous, upright arching shrub bearing long, dense trusses of deep violet-purple flower spikes from summer to frost
Showy fragrant 8-10” long upright panicles
Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds to the landscape
Silvery green foliage contrasts nicely with the attractive flowers
Thrives in almost any mouist, well-drained soil
Plant in full sun for optimum growth, flowering and color

Crapemyrtle – Acoma

Large panicles of slightly fragrqant, delicately ruffled pure white flowers with golden anthers bloom midsummer to fall
Dwarf crapemyrtle, very hardy, vigorous growth, profuse bloomer
Dark green medium summer foliage; reddish purple fall color; high mildew resistance
Attractive exfoliating bark
Excellent for hedge, screen or shrub border
Grows well in almost any moist, well-drained soil

Crapemyrtle – Dynamite

Large panicles of ruffled, fire-red flowers in the summer followed by vibrant orange-red foliage in the fall
Attractive exfoliating bark
Excellent for hedge, screen or shrub border
Grows well in almost any moist, well-drained soil

Crapemyrtle – Hopi

Large panicles of slightly fragrant, delicately ruffled light pink flowers bloom early summer to fall
Dwarf crapemyrtle, vigorous growth, profuse bloomer
Dark green summer foliage; bright orange-red to dark red fall color; mildew resistant
Attractive exfoliating bark
Excellent for hedge, screen or shrub border
Grows well in almost any moist, well-drained soil.

Crapemyrtle – Zuni

Large panicles of delicately ruffled lavender flowers bloom midsummer to fall
Dwarf crapemyrtle, vigorous growth, profuse bloomer
Glossy leathery dark green meduium summer foliage; orange-red to dark red fall color; mildew resistant
Attractive exfoloitaing bark
Excellent for hedge, screen or shrub border
Grows well in almost any moist, well-drained soil

Dogwood – Hedgerows Gold

Very colorful variegated foliage
Deep red stems in winter
Tolerant of wet soils and poor drainage
Full sun to partial shade

Dogwood – Ivory Halo

Beautiful finely textured, small green and white variegated foliage spring through fall
Large clusters of slightly fragrant white single flowers bloom 2-3 weeks late spring into early summer
Small white berries 2-3 weeks mid fall
Striking winter display of red twig color
Thrives in almost any moist, well-drained soil; prefers sandy soil; tolerates wet conditions

Gardenia – August Beauty

Large fragrant, creamy white double flowers bloom late spring through mid to late summer
Vigorous evergreen shrub displays beautiful lustrous dark green leathery foliage
Green fruits of late summer turn orange and persist midwinter
Excellent plant for foundation, screen or shrub border
Protect from winter winds and cold
Prefers a moist, well-drained organically enriched, acid soil
Full sun in cool climates; filtered shade in hot climates

Hydrangea – Endless Summer

Large, showy clear pink or blue 8-10” mophead flowers bloom from summer to fall against a backdrop of dark green foliage
Blooms on new and old wood for a continuou8s flower display throughout the season
Produces blue flowers in acid soil; pink flowers in neutral soil
Contrasting rich green foliage accentuates the huge flower trusses
Excellent plant for foundations
Thrives in moist, well-drained soil
Full sun, part shade

Hydrangea – Forever & Ever Pink

This Japanese variety produces large, showy bright pink mophead flowers repeatedly from summer to fall against a backdrop of dark green foliage
Blooms on new and old wood for a continuous flower display throughout the season
Excellent plant for foundations
Thrives in moist, well-drained soil
Full sun, part shade

Hydrangea – Forever & Ever Red

Brilliant red mophead flowers blook on burgundy stems throughout summer
Flowers mature to shades of purple
Compact size is ideal for small areas
Blooms on new wood ensuring blooms after harsh winters
Flower color is not affected by soil pH
Removing spent blooms encourages reblooming
Thrives in well-drained soil
Full sun, part shade

Hydrangea – Golden Sunlight

Attractive large dark pink lacecap flowers with edges of white to light pink bloom 4-6 weeks early to midsummer
Uniquely ornamental with its yellow spring foliage and beautiful shape
Light green medium foliage summer through fall
Softly rounded growth habit
Excellent plant for foundation, border, dried flower arrangemetns
Prefers a moist, well-drained, acid soil
Full sun, part shade

Hydrangea – Snow Queen

Produces pyramidal panicles of white flowers in summer on exfoliating branches with large, oak-like dark green leaves
Flowers turn pinkish purple with age
Long late spring to summer bloom period
Leaves turn attractive shades of bronze, maroon or purple in the fall
Grows best in fertile, medium moisture, well drained soil
Full sun to partial shade

Lilac – Common Purple

Panicles of highly fragrant bright lavender single flowers bloom 2-3 weeks late spring to early summer
Profuse flowers attract butterflies to the landscape
Dark green medium foliage; yellow fall color
Cut for fresh flower arrangements
Grows well in almost any well-drained soil
Requires full sun to ensure profuse flowering; prefers light shade when grown in hot summer climates

Lilac – Common White

Panicles of highly fragrant white single flowers bloom 2-3 weeks late spring to early summer
Profuse flowers attract butterflies to the landscape
Dark green medium foliage; yellow fall color
Grows well in almost any well-drained soil
Makes great informal hedge or screen
Requires full sun to ensure profuse flowering; prefers light shade when grown in hot summer climates

Lilac – Meyeri Dwarf Korean

Dense clusters of tiny tubular, highly fragrant, pink flowers bloom heavily in mid to late spring
Small dark green glossy deciduous leaves
Compact rounded shape, highly resistant to powdery mildew, unlike other lilacs
Great for small gardens and tight spaces
Grows well in almost any well-drained soil
Full sun, partial shade

Lilac – Miss Kim

Large 3” long panicles of purple buds open to slights fragrant dark lavender-blue flowers 4-6 weeks late spring
Profuse flowers attract butterflies to the landscape
Lustrous dark green foliage; outstanding deep red fall color
Cut for fresh flower arrangements
Dense compact growth excellent for hedge and shrub border
Prefers a well-drained soil
Requires full sun to ensure profuse flowering

Magnolia – Ann

Large simple leaves and showy, sometimes fragrant yellow, purple, white, or pink flowers
Blooms in early spring before or while the leaves are emerging or in late spring to summer when trees are fully leaved
Grows best in moist, organically rich, acidic soil
Full sun, partial shade

Potentilla – Gold Drop

Medium size bright yellow semidouble flowers bloom profusely from early summer until hard frost
Small silky greyish green foliage emerges early spring
Dark green foliage summer through fall
Rounded bushy habit
Low growing shrub excellent for border or rock garden; plant in groups for best effect
Prefers a moist, well-drained soil
Needs full sun, part shade

Spirea – Gold Mound

Daity soft pink midsummer flower clusters bloom all summer long, and again early fall if pruned
Bright lemon-yellow leaves provide summer color
Reblooms in fall if purned after first flowering; dried flower heads create winter interest
Leaves turn brilliant orange-red in fall
Fast growing, dense, flat-topped, low shrub
Prefers a moist, well-drained soil
Needs full sun

Spirea – Little Princess

Small dainty bright pink flower clusters bloom profusely 6-8 weeks early summer, and again early fall if pruned
Small finely toothed, delicate bright green summer folage; dark red fall color
Reblooms in fall if pruned after first flowering; dried flower heads create winter interest
Excellent ground cover selection
Prefers a moist, well-drained soil
Grows best in full sun, but will tolerate light shade
Needs full sun, part shade

Spirea – Magic Carpet

Semidouble bright pink flowers bloom 3-4 weeks early to midsummer, and again early fall if pruned
Attractive bronze, red-tipped foliage early spring
Bright green-gold, red-tipped summer foliage changing to bronze fall color
Reblooms in fall if pruned after first flowering; dried flower heads create winter interest
Excellent rock garden or ground cover
Grows well in almost any moist, well-drained soil
Needs full sun, part shade