Shrub Rhododendron × 'P.J.M.' (P.J.M. Hybrid Group) [P.J.M. Rhododendron] One of the most cold tolerant flower buds of the evergreen rhododendrons. Flowers can become a dirty looking lavender soon after opening. Quite variable in form and flower color. Avoid harsh, dry, windswept sites. Susceptible to a large number of pests and diseases, which can largely be prevented by good cultural practices.
Shrub Rhododendron × 'Purple Gem' [Purple Gem Rhododendron] 'Purple Gem' is a compact, rounded, dwarf rhododendron that is hardy to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid harsh, dry, windswept sites. Susceptible to a large number of pests and diseases, which can largely be prevented by good cultural practices.
Shrub Rhododendron × 'Victor' (P.J.M. Hybrid Group) [Victor Rhododendron] The compact and slow-growing cultivar 'Victor' is the earliest of the 'P.J.M' Hybrid group to bloom. One of the most cold tolerant flower buds of the evergreen rhododendrons. Flowers can become a dirty looking lavender soon after opening. Susceptible to a large number of pests and diseases, which can largely be prevented by good cultural practices.
Shrub/Tree Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' [Irish Yew] Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' is a columnar, female yew with very strongly, upright branches and lustrous, deep green foliage. Tolerant of shade and heavy pruning. Marginally hardy in USDA zone 5. Can be siginificantly damaged by deer.
Shrub/Tree Taxus cuspidata [Japanese Yew] Very functional and durable broad-columnar tree or multi-stemmed shrub. 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.
Shrub/Tree Taxus cuspidata 'Capitata' [Capitata Japanese Yew] 'Capitata' is a very functional and durable pyramidal yew. Can get up to 40-50' tall, but can be pruned to maintain a smaller size. 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.
Shrub Taxus cuspidata 'Green Wave' [Green Wave Japanese Yew] 'Green Wave' is a very functional and durable and lower-growing yew with gracefully arching branches. 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.
Shrub Taxus cuspidata 'Intermedia' [Dwarf Japanese Yew] '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.
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