Shrub/Tree Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' [Emerald Green Arborvitae] 'Emerald' is a very narrow, tight pyramidal cultivar that maintains excellent vertical sprays of bright, emerald green foliage throughout the year. Very heat tolerant and cold hardy. One of the best plants for screening in moist, well-aerated soils. Bagworms can be a problem. Subject to several other insect pests, all of which usually can be controlled with timely spraying. Deer may feed on foliage.
Shrub/Tree Thuja occidentalis 'Techny' [Techny Eastern Arborvitae] 'Techny' has a conical to pyramidal habit with a broad base. The deep green foliage maintains its color through winter. One of the best plants for screening in moist, well-aerated soils. Bagworms can be a problem. Subject to several other insect pests, all of which usually can be controlled with timely spraying. Deer may feed on foliage.
Shrub Thuja occidentalis 'Wareana' [Dwarf Eastern Arborvitae] 'Wareana' is a compact, pyramidal cultivar with thick, heavy, blue-green foliage that holds its color through winter. Extremely winter hardy. Bagworms can be a problem. Subject to several other insect pests, all of which usually can be controlled with timely spraying. Deer may feed on foliage.
Shrub/Tree Thuja occidentalis 'Wintergreen' [Wintergreen Eastern Arborvitae] 'Wintergreen' has a narrow pyramidal habit and maintains excellent color all year round. Slightly faster growing and more shade tolerant than other variants of T. occidentalis. One of the best plants for screening in moist, well-aerated soils. Bagworms can be a problem. Subject to several other insect pests, all of which usually can be controlled with timely spraying. Deer may feed on foliage.
Herbaceous Veronica spicata 'Giles Van Hees' [sold as Giles Van Hees Spiked Speedwell] [Giles Van Hees Spiked Speedwell]
Herbaceous Veronica spicata 'Rotfuchs "Red Fox"' [sold as Red Fox Spiked Speedwell] [Red Fox Spiked Speedwell]
