Philadelphus inodorus
This shrub only has interent when it is flowering; even then, this specific speciman is not as great as it is not fragrant, unlike its relative, P. coronarius. […]
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Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Filifera Aurea’
The Golden Threadleaf Sawara Falsecypress has distinctly yellow, very fine-textured, drooping foliage and branches. While this slow-growing plant may eventually reach 15-20′ tall, it will likely take well over 20 years to reach that point. ‘Filifera Aurea’ can grow in average soils, as long as they are well-drained. Provide shelter from the wind. […]
Salix caprea
Salix caprea is one of several species commonly referred to as “Pussy Willows”. The common name is derived from the silky soft male catkins (species is dioecious). Tolerates heavy pruning and can be cut to the ground every 3-5 years to maintain size. The wood of this plant is weak and easily damaged. This species […]
Acer maximowiczianum
The Nikko Maple is a small, vase-shaped tree that has year-round interest, especially due to its attractive, smooth gray to grayish yellow bark. This tree was discovered in Japan in the 1860s by Carl Johann Maximowicz, hence the specific epithet name; the town of Nikko, Japan contributes to the common name. It is rare in […]
Viburnum prunifolium ‘Mrs. Henry Large’
‘Mrs. Henry Large’ is quite rare and unlikely to be found in commerce. Widely tolerant of different soils and exposures. Transplants well. Relatively trouble-free. Can be pruned to form a nice hedge. Scale and borers are occasional problems. The edible fruits are sweet and can be eaten fresh, or used in jams and preserves. […]
Taxus × media ‘Hatfieldii’
‘Hatfieldii’ is a broad pyramidal cultivar with dense, deep green foliage. Dioecious, although males are most common with this form. Withstands nearly any amount of pruning. Black vine weevil can be a problem, but this is rare. Newly planted yews do not perform well in poorly drained soils. Perhaps overused in the urban landscape. Can […]
Taxus cuspidata ‘Intermedia’
‘Intermedia’ is a very functional, durable, compact, and low-growing dwarf Yew with deep green foliage. Dioecious. Tolerates shade and heavy pruning. Bark peels on older specimens. All parts of Taxus, except the fleshy, red aril are poisonous. Can be siginificantly damaged by deer. […]
Taxus × media ‘Vermeulen’
‘Vermeulen’ is a slow-growing female cultivar with a rounded habit. Withstands nearly any amount of pruning. Black vine weevil can be a problem, but this is rare. Newly planted yews do not perform well in poorly drained soils. Perhaps overused in the urban landscape. Can be severely damaged by deer. […]
Taxus × media ‘Wortfieldii’
Withstands nearly any amount of pruning. Black vine weevil can be a problem, but this is rare. Newly planted yews do not perform well in poorly drained soils. Perhaps overused in the urban landscape. Can be severely damaged by deer. Dioecious. […]
Juniperus sabina ‘Von Ehren’
The vase-shaped ‘Von Ehren’ has widely spreading branches and branchlets with light to dark green foliage. Juniper blight resistant. Widely adapted to soils and climates. Tolerant of slightly alkaline, but not wet, soils. Plants of all ages are susceptible to mite infestation. Does not do well in high humidity and high night temperature environments. Can […]