Plants

Rhododendron sp.

[Rhododendron]

The massive genus of Rhododendron has between 800 and 900 species and countless hybrids and cultivars of numerous sizes, flower colors, and hardiness levels. Plants of this genus can be evergreen or deciduous. Azaleas are part of the Rhododendron genus.

Rhus glabra

[Smooth Sumac]

Large, club-like fruit clusters and rather coarse compound leaves make this a plant that can best be appreciated from a distance, and so it is at its best in large-scale plantings. Picturesque branches. Hard to kill this plant. Can be rejuvenated by cutting to ground in late winter. Plants are dioecious, so only females have the fruiting interest, but all plants are reliably colorful in fall foliage. Spreads rapidly by suckers.

Rhus typhina

[Staghorn Sumac]

Rhus typhina 'Bailtiger' [sold as Tiger Eyes®]

[Cutleaf Tiger Eyes Staghorn Sumac]

The Tiger Eyes cultivar makes a great landscape plant as it suckers less than the species, and for it's nice foliage.

Robinia pseudoacacia

[Black Locust]

Widely variable in form, the most picturesque are straight-trunked with branches abruptly fanning out at the top. Fixes N2. Locust borers are troublesome and difficult to control, but many trees live with them successfully for many years. Leaf minors and permanently wet soils can be problems.

Rodgersia aesculifolia [sold as Horsechestnut-leaf Rodgersia]

[Horsechestnut-leaf Rodgersia]

Rodgersia pinnata [sold as Pinnate-leaf Rodgersia]

[Pinnate-leaf Rodgersia]

Rodgersia podophylla 'Braunlaub' [sold as Braunlaub Finger-leaf Rodgersia]

[Braunlaub Finger-leaf Rodgersia]

Rosa 'Meizorland' [sold as White Drift® Groundcover Rose]

[White Drift® Groundcover Rose]

Rosa × 'Meineble' [sold as Red Meidiland®]

[Red Meidiland Rose]