In article
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ron wrote:

I'm looking for a shrub for the middle of the lawn to replace a young
Japanese Maple that a late frost killed.

The ideal would:
(1) Be suitable for the borderline of Zones 6 and 7.
(2) Be as colorful as possible for as lomg as possible.
(3) Full sun location with good drainage.
(4) As hearty as reasonably possible in regards to disease/insects and
water needs.
(5) Full height at maturity of at least 4 feet with no upper limit on
height.

Your ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Kerria japonica. Look for the single white flower.

http://www.fairweathergardens.com/pa...ch_results.php

A place to start.

Middle of the lawn throws me. I think a nook would be the way to go.

Have fun!

Bill

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