Sweetspire - Little Henry

Backyard Garden shrubs  


Sweetspire - Little Henry

The Sweetspire Little Henry, 'Itea virginica', also known as Virginia Sweetspire Little Henry, is a great shrub for most landscapes. Place it in front of larger evergreens or it fits well with other perennials in your garden. Another outstanding attribute of Little Henry is it's dark green foliage which changes to a brilliant red in the fall, like a burning bush in fall color. The Little Henry will tolerate wet soils and it will stand some drought after it is established. Flowers in late summer and fall. If you do any pruning, do it after it flowers. ... find out more

 

Viburnum - Doublefile The Doublefile Viburnum, Viburnum tomentosum, is a lovely shrub that provides a three-season interest. It has large white, lacy blooms in spring. Scarlet berries in late summer, and beautiful maroon-purple fall foliage. Birds love this shrub. This shrub has a strong horizontal growth habit. Prune to maintain desired size. (4-5'). Easy to grow in sun or shade.

Sweetspire - Little Henry