C. lagenaria is more commonly known as C. speciosa, see C. speciosa for more information. This is a very attractive deciduous flowering shrub with a spreading and rounded habit. Leaves are glossy, ovate, and medium green up to 2-1/2 inches […]

The cultivar, ‘Pink Beauty’ is a spring-blooming shrub with spreading, lively pink flowers. Full sun produces best growth and flowering results. C. japonica is drought tolerant once established. Spring fertilization is recommended. Little pruning is required of this compact shrub.

The cultivar, ‘Orange Delight’ is even somewhat smaller than species and bears coral-orange flowers. C. japonica has a spreading habit, though of relatively small stature. The spiny branches host flowers in orange, coral and red, then glossy leaves, and later […]

The cultivar, ‘Minerva’ produces sizable, vivid red flowers. C. japonica has a spreading habit, though of relatively small stature. The spiny branches host flowers in orange, coral and red, then glossy leaves, and later in the summer and autumn, pale […]

The cultivar, ‘Jet Trail’ bears flowers in white. C. japonica has a spreading habit, though of relatively small stature. The spiny branches host flowers in orange, coral and red, then glossy leaves, and later in the summer and autumn, pale […]

C. japonica has a spreading habit, though of relatively small stature. The spiny branches host flowers in orange, coral and red, then glossy leaves, and later in the summer and autumn, pale yellow fruits flushed with rose. This is a […]

C. cathayensis is a robust variety with larger leaves. The flowers are white with tinges of rose, and the fruits are yellow with green patches. This is a very attractive deciduous flowering shrub with a spreading and rounded habit. Leaves […]

The cultivar, ‘Enchantress’ is relatively compact, with an upright nature. Deep primrose-pink flowers bloom in abundance in early spring, giving rise to sizable, gold fruits. C. californica is a very attractive deciduous flowering shrub with a spreading and rounded habit. […]

C. obtusa is graceful and drooping. The form is pyramidal and relatively narrow (no more than 5 feet) compared to a possible height of 50 feet tall. Tolerant of alkaline soils, this plant does best in neutral to slightly acid […]

C. nocturnum is an evergreen shrub with night-blooming white flower clusters. As the flowers open in the evening, a lovely, bold fragrance is emitted. Likes constantly moist soil and full sun. Can tolerate some shade. Spring fertilization is recommended, as […]