Falling Waters is a weeping cultivar of our native Common Baldcyrpress, known for its weeping nature, reaching a total height and spread of 20′. A great specimen choice for the wetter area of the landscape. Its needles will turn a rustly bronze-like color in the fall, which is a sight to see in this weeping […]
The Colchris Bladdernut is a medium sized shrub, native to the Eurasian Caucasus mountain system, in eastern Europe. Its flowers are white, bell-shaped, and very fragrant, reminding one of orange-blossoms. Its fruit gives this plant its common name, appearing as an inflated capsule. This shrub tends to sucker once established. […]
Canyon Blue Purpleosier Willow is very similar to the compact cultivar Nana in its habit and shape. What stands out is its deeper bluish leave color. This is a great choice for wet areas, soil stability, and in rain gardens. Unlike most willows (Salix ssp.), the Purpleosier tends to stay a compacted shrub and will […]
‘Haymanred’, the broadly pyramidal cultivar of the Indiana native Black Gum, is know for its rich and vibrant fall color, lustrous dark green leaves and resistance to leaf spot. Selected from southern Indiana and introduced by Mike Hayman, it is one of the best cultivars of black gum. Can be difficult to transplant due to […]
Read More… from Nyssa sylvatica ‘Hayman Red’ [sold as Red Rage®]
This particular cultivar of the panicle hydrangea is a small deciduous shrub ranging from 6 to 10′ in height and known for its spectacular flower show, beginning in July and lasting through September. The flowers begin as a bright and clean white that slowly matures to a reddish purple. Flowers bloom on the current season’s […]
Read More… from Hydrangea paniculata ‘Ilvobo’ [sold as Bobo®]
A new variety, notable for its compact, upright habit reaching only 12′ tall and 8-10′ wide. […]
Read More… from Amelanchier canadensis ‘Sprizam’ [sold as Spring Glory®]
The Smooth Hydrangea is an Indiana native found along woodlands and waterways with rocky soils. The flowers of Hydrangea arborescens can be large and heavy, bending stems to the ground. Best used in a shady area or along foundations of buildings for some support. This plant often gets cut back hard to the ground in […]
A shade loving plant, the pachysandra procumbens can be a good naturalizing groundcover with greyish green leaves. The Alleghany Pachysandra is considered to be more attractive than the overused Pachysandra terminalis. It is considered deciduous in USDA Zones 5 and 6 bue semi-evergreen to evergreen in Zones 7-9. […]
The Black Willow is a fast-growing, wet soils tolerant tree, reaching 30 to 60 feet at maturity. Can sucker profusely, so use sparingly in the landscape. In the wild, you can find Salix nigra near floodplains, streams and rivers, and marshes. The ancient Greeks knew the therapeutic values of willow (Salix) and brewed tea made […]
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