Introductions

First Editions Amber Jubilee ninebark
First Editions Amber Jubilee ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolus) from Bailey Nurseries, features beautiful foliage in hues of orange, yellow and gold. In fall, the leaves transform to regal red and royal purple. Amber Jubilee was named in honor of Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee, which will be celebrated throughout 2012. A distinctly different ninebark, Amber Jubilee was developed in Manitoba, Canada. When planted together in groups, Amber Jubilee provides a beautiful landscape backdrop. It grows best in full sun and grows up to 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide. It’s hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 2-7.
For more: www.baileynurseries.com.

Urban columnar apples
Edible gardening is taking the forefront as the locally grown food movement gains ground. Garden Debut is answering that call with Urban columnar apples, new introductions that produce delicious, full-sized apples on slender, vertical trees. The selections grow in large pots on sunny decks or balconies. Urban columnar apple trees are loaded with fruiting spurs along the main leader, and branches are short and upright, producing straight, upright-growing, cylindrical apple trees. Urban apple trees mature at 8-10 feet tall but less than two feet in diameter. When grown in full sun, expect full-sized fruit the first year from planting, so long as there are two or more varieties for cross pollination. As trees mature, the yield of apples will increase. The Urban series was developed by Jaroslav Tupy of the Czech Republic. Varieties in the series include, Tasty Red, Blushing Delight, Golden Treat and Tangy Green.
For more: www.gardendebut.com.

Spilled Wine weigela
Spilled Wine weigela from Proven Winners ColorChoice has dark red, wavy leaves and a spreading habit. Its hot pink-magenta flowers are similar to those of Wine & Roses, but this is a smaller plant that is wider than it is tall. Spilled Wine is great selection for adding lots of color in mass plantings, or tucked into an existing border. Leaf color intensifies to near black in late summer and does not fade to green like some older selections. The tubular flowers attract hummingbirds. Grow in full sun for best color. Spilled Wine reaches 2-3 feet tall at maturity, and is hardy to USDA Zone 4.
For more: www.colorchoiceplants.com.

Correction:
Find the BrazelBerries Collection from Fall Creek Farm & Nursery at www.brazelberries.com.