Good to hear from you Bob and Happy New Year as well. I like 'Brownies' and it has thrived for me. The city series has not done well and some of the bright green ones like 'Pistache'. Carolyn, I planted the one you gave me under the eve of the house so is still alive but not a super grower here. You are right, most do well here but I really think they need more sun in the PNW. Autumn Leaves is not a robust grower but mine is still alive.
How has the rust problem been for everyone?