Lynwood Gold - Forsythia x intermedia
3 gal.

Zones: 3-9

Mature Size: 6-8 feet

Conditions: Full sun

Showy, rounded shrub that explodes in brilliant masses of yellow flowers. Use as a background shrub or as a feature in the perennial garden. Excellent as a screen. Deciduous. Moderate grower to 6 feet wide.

Red Tip (Frasier's Photinia) - Photinia Fraseri
3 gal.

Zones: 7-9

Mature Size: 8-12 feet

Conditions: Full sun; water during dry periods

New growth is deep red. Older growth is dark green. Very fast growth and dense coverage make this a favorite for hedges and screens.