Adaptable and dependable four-season garden interest. Most viburnum offer large flowers that attract butterflies, thick summer foliage, and berries and vibrant fall foliage that attract birds. Nice with fir, rhododendron, crocosmia and variegated periwinkle. Prefers well-drained soil.

Magnificent spring-blooming ornamental tree for lawn accent or groupings. Welcomes warm weather with its sweet, delicate blossoms that are followed by vibrant fruit. Lovely underplanted with daffodil, tulip and crocus. Prune as needed while still dormant in late winter or early spring. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.

A harbinger of warmer days, this spring-flowering shrub teems with brilliant flowers before the leaves emerge. Combines well with spring-flowering bulbs and evergreens. Great as a hedge or screen, offset against a wall, or as a specimen. Prune every year after flowering.