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DECIDUOUS SHRUBS
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(1) Score?	(2) Height x Width	Hardy?	(3)Position
3/3 Very good, all round shrub 2/3 Good shrub in many circumstances 1/3 Useful for special purposes	E.G. 'H 3(10') = 'Height 3 metres         or 10 foot'.  After 5 years growth.	All the shrubs below are fully hardy unless the notes mention otherwise	= Full Sun   = Part Shade   = Shade

NAME	Score (1)	Soil	Position (3)	Flower Colour	Flower Time	Foliage	Berry	Height x Width  (2)	Notes
Hibiscus syriacus	2/3	Most		red, blue  or white	July to Oct	green	No	H 3 (10') W 2 (6')	Tip prune young plants.  Prune a third on older plants
Hydrangea macrophylla	3/3	see notes		pink, blue or white	July to Sep	green	No	H 2 (7') W 2.5 (9')	Acid soils give blue flowers, alkaline gives pink.
Hypericum patulum 'Hidcote'	2/3	most		yellow	Jul to Aug	green	No	H 1 (3') W 1 (3')	Will not withstand hard frosts.
Kerria japonica  'Pleniflora'	3/3	most		yellow	Apr to May	pale green	No	H 0.5 (1.5') W 1.2 (4')	Graceful plant with large  flowers. Prune after flowering
Kolkwitzia amabilis  (Beauty bush)	3/3	most		pink	May	green	No	H 3 (10') W 3  (10')	Prolific flowerer, arching form.
Lilac Tree (Syringa)	2/3	Not acid		white, purple	May to June	green	No	H 4.5(15')	Perfumed flowers. Spectacular spring display
Lonicera fragantissima	2/3	most		cream	Feb to Apr	dark green	Red	H 2 (7') W 4 (13')	Perfumed flowers. Prune out  old stems after flowering.
Magnolia x soulangiana	3/3	see notes		pink	Apr	green	No	H 2.4 (8') W 1.8 (6')	Acid to neutral soil preferred,  but will grow in most soils.
Magnolia stellata	3/3	see notes		white	Mar	green	No	H 1.5 (5') W 1.5 (5')	Acid to neutral soil preferred,  but will grow in most soils.
Paeonia suffruticosa	1/3	most		white, red or pink	May	green	No	H 2.2 (7') W 2.2 (7')	Needs shelter - early buds  may be damaged by frost.
Philadelphus 'Belle Etoile (Mock Orange)	2/3	most		white	Jun	green	No	H 2.5 (8') W 2.0 (6')	Very perfumed flowers.
Philadelphus 'Virginal' (Mock Orange)	2/3	most		white	Jul	green	No	H 2.4 (8') W 1.6 (5')	Very perfumed flowers.
Potentilla fruticosa	3/3	most		many	Jun to Sep	green	No	H 1 (3') W1.5 (5')	Indestructible. All varieties good.
Potentilla parvifolia  'Royal Flush'	3/3	most		many	May to Sep	green	No	H .4 (1.5') W .8 (2.5')	Good rock plant/ground  cover. Indestructible.
Rhodedendron luteum (deciduous azalea)	2/3	acid		yellow	May to Jun	green to scarlet	No	H 1.2 (4') W 1 (3')	Perfumed flowers. Autumn colour.
Rhus typhina  'Laciniata'	2/3	most		red	Jul to Aug	green to orange	No	H 2.2 (7') W 1 (3')	Stands poor conditions well. Orange leaves in autumn.
Ribes sanguineum   (currant)	2/3	most		pink	April	green	Black	H 2 (6') W 2 (6')	Aromatic leaves. Some  varieties are white or red
Spartium junceum	2/3	most		yellow	Jun to Sep	green (minor)	No	H 3 (10') W 3 (10')	Trim to shape in March
Spiraea 'Arguta' (Bridal Wreath)	3/3	most		white	Apr to May	bright  green	No	H 2 (6') W 2 (6')	Dense flowers, arching form.
Spiraea x japonica (a.k.a. bumalda)	3/3	most		pink / red	Jun to  Jul	bright  green	No	H 2 (6')  W 2 (6')	Not too hardy
Syringa 'Bellicent'	2/3	not  acid		pink	May to Jun	green	No	H 3 (10') W 3 (10')	Fragrant
Viburnum x bodnantense	3/3	most		white /  rose	Oct to Feb	green	No	H 2 (7') W 2 (7')	Winter colour and perfumed.
Viburnum x burkwoodii	3/3	most		pink and white	Apr to May	green	No	H 1.5 (5') W 1.5 (5')	Perfumed. Will reach height  and spread of 3m (10')