Green Giant Arborvitae is one of the best plants for screening when grown in wet, but not in saturated soils. The straight species was an important timber tree in the western US. Subject to several pests (especially bagworms), all of which usually can be controlled with timely spraying. […]
Let’s Dance Moonlight Bigleaf Hydrangea is a mophead cultivar that reblooms throughout the late summer months (July-September). Slightly more compact than the straight species, Let’s Dance Moonlight cultivar typically grows 2 to 3′ in height and in width. Like most of hydrangeas, flower color depends on the acidity of the soil (blue for more acidic […]
Read More… from Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Robert’ [sold as Let’s Dance Moonlight™]
Though the name buckthorn is forever a synonym of invasiveness, this cultivar gives the species a round of redemption. Fine Line is a hybrid of the cultivars of R. frangula ‘Aspleniifolia’ and ‘Columnaris’, giving its distinct upright habit and the glossy dark green leaves. Though Fine Line will flower and fruit, the seed viability extremely […]
Read More… from Frangula alnus ‘Ron Williams’ [sold as Fine Line®]
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®]
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