Deciduous Shrubs

Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’, Zone 4-9, colorful accent or natural hedge, feature at the foreground of large evergreens to showcase this intense scarlet fall color

Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Magic', Zone 3-7, 4-6 H x 4-6 W, dark green foliage white flowers. Fall color mix of bright reds and dusky purples, black berry set holding well into winter

Cornus sericea 'Cardinal', Zone 3-8, 8 H x 10 W, tiny fragrant white flowers turn to white berries, dark green foliage turns to reds, oranges and purples, bright red stems add winter interest

Cornus alba ‘Prairie Fire’, Zone 2-7, very hardy and colorful accent shrub, brilliant red fall foliage drops to reveal flaming orange-red stems for winter contrast

Cornus alba 'Elegantissima', Zone 2-8, Variegated leaves, attractive berries, stunning fall color and showy red stems in winter, very hardy

Hydrangea macrophylla 'PIIHM-II', Zone 4-9, boasts improvements to the original endless summer, improved color, stronger stems and red stem color

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmer', Zone 4-9, 3-5 H x 3-5 W, the original, cold hardy, re-blooming hydrangea

Hydrangea Macrophylla 'BAILMACFIVE', Zone 4-9, 1-3 H x 1-3 W, kaleidoscope of colors all spring, summer and fall, from raspberry to neon purple

Hydrangea macrophylla ’Kimono’, Zone 4-8, 2-3 H x 2-3 W, re-blooming white flowers with wine-red margins, dark green foliage turns to a purple hue by fall

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’, Zone 3-9, 6-8 H x 6-8 W, huge football shaped flowers open in an elegant key lime pie green

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Little Quick Fire’, Zone 3-8, 3-5 H x 3-5 W, early blooming white flowers turn to pink-red as summer progresses, drought tolerant

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Renhy’, Zone 3-8, 6-7 H x 5-6 W, flowers emerge white, turn pink as night temps drop and strawberry red later in fall

Syringa vulgaris, Zone 3-8, 8-12 H x 8-12 W, sweetly fragrant purple flowers in early spring, vigorous upright multistemmed shrub, excels in alkaline soils

Syringa meyeri 'Flowerfesta Pink', Zone 3-7, 3-5 H x 3-5 W, compact, repeat blooming, very fragrant flowers

Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’, Zone3-7, 4-6 H x 5-7 W, dwarf form for smaller gardens, dark purple buds, flowers fading to lavender, reddish-purple autumn hue

Syringa x prestoniae 'Minuet', Zone 3-7, 6-8 H x 4-5 W, fragrant light purple panicles, late spring bloom

Syringa vulgaris ‘President Grevy’, Zone 3-7, 10-12 H x 8 W, immense panicles packed with fragrant double lavender blue florets in late spring

Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'Miss Kim', Zone 4-8, 6-8 H x 6-8 W, Later bloom, highly fragrant lavender flowers, burgundy tinted fall foliage

Acer ginnala ’Flame’, Zone 3-8, 15 H x 15 W, red seeds contrast green foliage, flame fall colors, drought tolerant

Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Sweetheart', Zone 3-7, 8-10 H x 5-7 W, fragrant dusky pink buds open to pale pink double florets, leaves turn burgundy in fall

Acer tataricum ginnala ‘Hot Wings’, Zone 4-10, 18 H x 18 W, Bright red summer seeds contrast green foliage, tolerate dry, clay, alkaline challenging soils

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Center Glow', Zone 2-8, 4-6 H x 4-6 W, yellowish green new foliage matures to orangish glow, and dark red with purple hues in fall, pink flowers in early summer

Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Monlo’, Zone 3-7, stunning deep purple foliage, creamy white flowers, prefers acidic soils, tolerates some drought

Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Lady in Red’, Zone 4-7, coral red foliage matures to burgundy, exfoliating bark on older branches, small pink-white flowers

Rosa x ‘Meisentmil’, Zone 5-11, yellow colored flowers brighten any landscape, bushy round compact habit, blooms all season, protect from cold winter winds

Rosa x ‘Meijocos’, Zone 4-11, deep pink flowers with soft faded center, disease resistant, easy care

Rosa x , Zone 4-11, abundant blooms, extended season, easy to grow spreading rose shrub, vigorous, hardy

Prunus x cistena, Zone 2-8, striking foliage and delicate looking flowers, tolerates most well-drained soils

Amelanchier × grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance', Zone 3-9, 20 H x 20 W, early spring flowers yield to small edible fruits in summer, fruits persist into winter, radiant orange-red fall color

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Regent', Zone 2-7, 5 H x 5 W, Showy slightly fragrant early flowers, abundant edible fruit turns dark purple, bluish green foliage turns yellow to red in fall

Spiraea x bumalda 'Goldflame', Zone 4-9, dense upright mounded shrub, bronzed new growth matures soft yellow green and turns copper orange in fall

Spiraea japonica 'Goldmound', Zone 4-8, Vibrant golden spring foliage, pink flowers, yellowish green in summer foliage then rich, yellowish orange in fall

Spiraea japonica 'Walbuma', Zone 4-9, compact, mounded, red new leaves. Clusters of small pink flowers contrast gold mature foliage, russet red in fall

Viburnum dentatum ‘Blue Muffin’, Zone 3-8, 6 H x 6 W, balls of creamy white flowers turn to azure blue berries in late fall, shade tolerant

Viburnum x carlcephalum, Zone 3-8, 6-12 H x 6-10 W, apple-green flower clusters turn to snow white balls, easy, fast growing shrub

Viburnum dentatum 'JN Select', Zone 3-8, foliage emerges burgundy and turns dark green, white flowers and blue berries, low maintenance