Merlot Virginia SweetspireA dense, compact selection of a native shrub which features long and narrow panicles of white flowers in early summer, excellent burgundy to red fall color that persists into winter; spreads to form small colonies, good for borders or as a foundation

it provides dependable year-round structure for foundation plantings

Elegant tree form presentation

attractively arching low branching habit

Sixteen Candles Summersweet is a compact native shrub prized for its upright white flower spikes

Great for color contrast and low-maintenance plantings

Faster growing than Green Velvet and Green Gem

Mature Width: 18–24 in

tight pyramid with up-swept branches

Reduced seed set (cleaner landscape)

and open landscape planting

Durable and adaptable

elegant appearance and maintains the classic layered branching structure