Plants

Paeonia × suffruticosa 'Renkaku'

[Renkaku Tree Peony]

The Tree Peony is a long-lived, very showy, deciduous shrub that produces numerous large, beautiful flowers beginning in mid to late spring. 'Renkaku' has large, white, semi-double blossoms. These plants do best in a deep, fertile, and well-drained soil, with some protection from strong winds. In colder climates, some winter protection is beneficial to prevent desiccation. The only pruning necessary is to remove dead wood and suckers in early spring, or a light pruning in…

Philadelphus lewisii 'Blizzard'

[Blizzard Mock Orange]

'Blizzard' is a cultivar that is more cold hardy than the straight species. It is known for its white flowers that are very fragrant.

Philadelphus × 'Miniature Snowflake'

[Mock Orange Miniature Snowflake]

Philadelphus'Snowbelle'

[Snowbelle Mock Orange]

Picea abies 'Clanbrassiliana'

[Dwarf Norway Spruce]

'Clanbrassiliana' is a compact, flat-topped, mounded dwarf form. Slight mite susceptibility in hot, dry sites. Some susceptibility to borers.

Picea abies 'Nidiformis'

[Bird's Nest Spruce]

'Nidiformis' is a commonly available dwarf cultivar that is flat, compact, and dense. Many times there is a depression or "nest" in the center of the plant. Slight mite susceptibility in hot, dry sites. Some susceptibility to borers.

Picea abies 'Pumila'

[Dwarf Norway Spruce]

'Pumila' is a dwarf cultivar with a dense, flattend, globular form. The upper branches reach upward, while the lower branches spread outward. Slight mite susceptibility in hot, dry sites. Some susceptibility to borers.

Picea pungens f. glauca 'Globosa'

[Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce]

'Glauca Globosa' is a compact (3' high), rounded, flat-topped shrub that at maturity is wider than high; the needles are bluish white and more or less radially disposed.

Pinus mugo

[Mugo Pine]

Seed-propagated plants vary widely in degree of dwarfness, and this is not always apparent in young plants. Pruning annually can help maintain dwarf habit (don't pinch or cut past candles). Can be disfigured by scale insects.

Pinus mugo 'Aurea'

[Golden Dwarf Mugo Pine]

'Aurea' is a semi-dwarf cultivar with bright green needles that turn a bright golden-yellow in the winter. Best coloration in full sun. Pruning annually can help maintain dwarf habit (don't pinch or cut past candles). Can be disfigured by scale insects.