Abstract: A new cultivar of Gautheria shallon plant named ‘Gaulsidh4’ that is characterized by its leaves that are small in size and ovate to round in shape, its very compact plant habit, and its floriferous blooming habit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Pieris plant named ‘Piesid2’ that is characterized by its foliage with new growth that is vibrant red in color, its dense globose to rounded plant habit, and its flowers that are white and heavily flushed with pink.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Gautheria shallon plant named ‘Gaulsidh12’ that is characterized by its new foliage and stem growth that is red in color, its leaves that are narrow and pointed, and its broadly spreading plant habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Callistemon plant named ‘CNU01’ which is characterized by the combination of an upright growth habit, an abundance of relatively small leaves, oblong inflorescence comprised of an abundance of white flowers, and the stability of all characteristics from generation to generation.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Callistemon plant named ‘CNU06’ which is characterized by the combination of a compact growth habit, cylindrical inflorescence comprised of an abundance of dark pink flowers, and the stability of all characteristics from generation to generation.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Callistemon plant named ‘CNUO7’ which is characterized by the combination of a compact and rotund growth habit, oblong inflorescence comprised of an abundance of white flowers, and the stability of all characteristics from generation to generation.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Callistemon plant named ‘CNU19’ which is characterized by the combination of an upright growth habit, an abundance of cylindrical inflorescences bearing dark pink flowers, and the stability of all characteristics from generation to generation.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Callistemon plant named ‘CNU15’ which is characterized by the combination of a compact growth habit, cylindrical inflorescences comprised of an abundance of light pink flowers, and the stability of all characteristics from generation to generation.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hebe plant named ‘HOP102’, characterized by its compact and upright to outwardly spreading and uniformly mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit with numerous purplish red-colored flowers that resist fading; and resistance to Stemphylium Leaf Spot.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hebe plant named ‘HOP101’, characterized by its compact and upright to outwardly spreading and uniformly mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit with numerous violet-colored flowers; and resistance to Stemphylium Leaf Spot.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kolkwitzia plant named ‘SMNKADTF’, characterized by its compact, upright to outwardly spreading and uniformly mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; freely branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; medium green-colored leaves; numerous pale purple-colored flowers with orange yellow-colored throats; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Philadelphus plant named ‘SMNPVB’, characterized by its compact, upright to somewhat outwardly spreading and uniformly mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; freely branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; green and greenish yellow variegated leaves; numerous fragrant white-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Weigela plant named ‘SMNWFBGV’, characterized by its relatively compact, upright to outwardly spreading and uniformly mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; variegated leaves with olive green-colored centers surrounded with dark reddish brown-colored margins; freely flowering habit; purplish red-colored flowers that do not fully open and remain in bud-like; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Spiraea plant named ‘MAD-SP1’, characterized by a combination of deep pink, self-cleaning flowers with medium green colored foliage, a moderately vigorous growth rate with a compact, low-mounding growth habit, and superior leaf spot resistance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Weigela plant named ‘SMNWFGC’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading and uniformly mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; leaves that are dark purple to dark reddish brown in color; freely flowering habit; light yellow green-colored flower buds and white-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct Prunus cultivar named ‘MINIREDIA’ is disclosed, characterized by a rounded and very compact plant habit. Young foliage is distinctively tinged a strong greyed-orange color. Mature foliage is rounded and dark green. Plants are tolerant to Pseudomonas syringae. The new cultivar is a Prunus, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Spiraea plant named ‘MAD-SP2’, characterized by its pure white colored flowers, medium green foliage and moderately vigorous, compact, low mounded growth habit. Also, for the last 5 years of its existence Spiraea ‘MAD-SP2’ has proven to be leaf spot resistant.

Abstract: ‘NCMH1’ is a new cultivar of Mahonia with a compact habit, dark green semi-evergreen foliage, and showy yellow flowers.

Abstract: ‘NCMH2’ is a new cultivar of Mahonia with a compact habit, narrow evergreen foliage, showy red and yellow flowers and red new foliage color.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hebe plant named ‘HOP101’. characterized by its compact and upright to outwardly spreading and uniformly mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit with numerous violet-colored flowers; and resistance to Stemphylium Leaf Spot.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Symphoricarpos plant named ‘KOLMASYWHI’ that is characterized by its short branches, its white berries, and its suitability for use as a container plant.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Symphoricarpos plant named ‘KOLMAMOGO’ that is characterized by its berries that are dark pink to magenta in color, its suitability for use as a cut flower and as a container plant, its mid to early season berry maturation time, and its dense, pink flower clusters.

Abstract: ‘ZLENora’ is a new and distinct cultivar of Physocarpus opulifolius plant having an upright, mounded, moderately dense plant habit; moderate overall plant size; moderate branching characteristics; medium sized yellow-green foliage; short to moderate internode length; resistance to powdery mildew; corymbs of blush-white flowers; light coral-pink follicle color in full sun for about a month after fertilization; and ability to root and grow vigorously from softwood and semi-hardwood stem cuttings.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Gaultheria shallon plant named ‘Gaulsidh12’ that is characterized by its new foliage and stem growth that is red in color, its leaves that are narrow and pointed, and its broadly spreading plant habit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Pieris plant named ‘Piesid2’ that is characterized by its foliage with new growth that is vibrant red in color, its dense globose to rounded plant habit, and its flowers that are white and heavily flushed with pink.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Gautheria shallon plant named ‘Gaulsidh4’ that is characterized by its leaves that are small in size and ovate to round in shape, its very compact plant habit, and its floriferous blooming habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of southern wax myrtle, Myrica cerifera, which has been given the cultivar name ‘Whit XXIX’ is characterized by an upright growth habit with dense evergreen foliage which is aromatic and resistant to damage by white tail deer and tolerant to cold down to ?18 F. Foliage is dense, with the many broad flat leaves making it effective as a visual barrier as well as noise reduction. The new cultivar ‘Whit XXIX’ has more dense branching and more leaves compared to other plants of similar size and age, with branches primarily produced on the second (summer) flush.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Campsis plant named ‘HOCH128’ is disclosed, characterized by red flowers, and long internodes. Plants are vining produce new flowers and flower buds throughout Summer. The new variety is a Campsis, normally used for outdoor ornamental purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viburnum plant named ‘ILVOAWAI’ is disclosed, characterized by a very compact, broad, spherical shape, flowers beginning with a pink blush, turning to white. Autumn foliage is greyed-red. The new variety is a Viburnum, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Callistemon plant named ‘CNU01’ which is characterized by the combination of an upright growth habit, an abundance of relatively small leaves, oblong inflorescence comprised of an abundance of white flowers, and the stability of all characteristics from generation to generation.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Distylium plant named ‘DISmd-09-15’, characterized by its compact, upright, and evergreen plant habit, and its ovate-lanceolate shaped leaves, that are dark green once mature and bronze-red in color when young. The inventor believes it could be used as a screening hedge in the South.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Callistemon plant named ‘CNU06’ which is characterized by the combination of a compact growth habit, cylindrical inflorescences comprised of an abundance of dark pink flowers, and the stability of all characteristics from generation to generation.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Callistemon plant named ‘CNU19’ which is characterized by the combination of a semi-compact, globular growth habit, an abundance of cylindrical inflorescences bearing dark pink flowers, and the stability of all characteristics from generation to generation.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Callistemon plant named ‘CNU07’ which is characterized by the combination of a compact and rotund growth habit, oblong inflorescence comprised of an abundance of white flowers, and the stability of all characteristics from generation to generation.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry laurel, Prunus caroliniana, with exceptional tolerance to cold, down to ?18 F, which has been given the cultivar name ‘Whit XXXIV’ is characterized by an upright growth habit with dense broad flat evergreen foliage making it effective as a visual barrier as well as noise reduction.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Distylium plant named ‘DISmd-24-18’, characterized by its compact, tight, and evergreen plant habit, and its ovate-lanceolate shaped leaves, that are dark green once mature and bronze-pink in color when young. The inventor believes it could be used as a foundation plant in the South.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Callistemon plant named ‘CNU15’ which is characterized by the combination of a compact growth habit, cylindrical inflorescences comprised of an abundance of light pink flowers, and the stability of all characteristics from generation to generation.

Abstract: A new cherry laurel plant particularly distinguished by having a flattened globular plant shape with a broad spreading-upright habit and green and yellow-green foliage, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new cherry laurel plant particularly distinguished by having an obovate shape with a broad upright habit, a high vigor and growth rate, and yellow-green to green foliage, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caryopteris plant named ‘Emerald Crest’, characterized by its medium violet-blue colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact-mounded growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Leucophyllum plant named ‘MSWNHelei’, characterized by its relatively compact, outwardly spreading and low-growing and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; relatively narrow, light green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; relatively large purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Abelia named ‘Rhabpe22’ that is distinguishable by dense, compact and mounding plant habit and colorful variegated foliage. In spring and early summer, and in shade, the leaves of ‘Rhabpe22’ exhibit mid-green centers and contrasting cream-yellow margins. In summer to fall, the leaves of ‘Rhabpe22’ develop very dark green centers and Rhabpe22-orange margins. In combination, these characteristics. In combination these traits distinguish ‘Rhabpe22’ from all other varieties of Abelia known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Abelia named ‘Pink’ which exhibits a compact upright plant habit in its first year of growth and a dense mounding and spreading plant habit in its second and subsequent years of growth. The stems of ‘Pink’ are mid-red to dark-red in color. The foliage of ‘Pink’ is variegated, with green centers and narrow pink marginal bands, the pink color of which intensifies through the season, changing from white or pale pink in winter and early spring, to deep pink by mid-summer. The flower buds of ‘Pink’ are white and mauve-pink in color and the flowers of ‘Pink’ become pure white in color when fully expanded. In combination, these characteristics. In combination, these traits distinguish ‘Pink’ from all other varieties of Abelia known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Daphne named ‘Blacir’ that is characterized by its bushy growth habit with natural branching (not requiring pinching), its height of 45 to 60 cm, its bright green and glossy foliage, its fragrant flowers that are deep pink in color, and its long blooming habit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Hebe plant named ‘HL1805002’ that is characterized by its consistently healthy plants with very low susceptibility to leaf spot disease and downy mildew, its strong stems, its flowers that are white in color, and its floriferous blooming habit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Hebe plant named ‘HM150203’ that is characterized by its consistently healthy plants that have a low susceptibility to leaf spot disease and downy mildew, its compact plant habit, its leaves that are small in size, its early flowering season, its flowers that are lavender in color, and its floriferous blooming habit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Weigela florida plant named ‘VBL1’ that is characterized by its compact plant habit, its young foliage that is brown in color and mature foliage that is brown-green in color, its floriferous blooming habit that is moderately remontant; blooming in May with a second blooming period in August and September, and its flowers that are red-purple in color.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viburnum plant named ‘ILVOMONO’ is disclosed, characterized by a compact, spherical shape, pink flowers turning to white, and greyed-red autumn foliage. The new variety is a Viburnum, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Loropetalum plant named ‘LRD-02-20’ is disclosed, characterized by its compact, mounded, spreading growth habit; dark black-purple foliage color that persists through summer and winter; dark pink (almost red) flowers in spring; and improved cold hardiness compared to other compact purple-leaf cultivars. The new variety is a Loropetalum, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Hebe plant named ‘HL1802019’ that characterized by its consistently healthy plants that have a low susceptibility to leaf spot disease and downy mildew, its compact plant habit, its leaves that are small in size, its flowers that are intense violet-purple in color, and its floriferous blooming habit.