Plants

Ptelea trifoliata

[Hoptree]

A widely adaptable species which performs best in well-drained soils, can be grown in full sun or even under heavy shade. This plant is susceptible to several leaf spot and even a rust disease, but none are serious. It's fruit can also be use as a substitute for hops, thus giving rise to one of its common name: the 'Hoptree'. This tree's bark can also be utilized for medical purposes, and its stems when bruised…

Rhamnus cathartica

[Common Buckthorn]

Tolerates most sites. Dioecious. Very invasive, by the seeds that birds love to eat; probably best to refrain from planting this species in the landscape. Susceptible to rusts (Puccinia coronata), that also attacks oats (in oat growing areas, buckthorn eradication is recommended). The bark, leaves, and fruit were once used in purgatives, thus one of this plant's common names, "Purging Buckthorn".

Rhododendron × 'Aglo' (P.J.M. Hybrid Group)

[Aglo Rhododendron]

'Aglo' is a compact grower and early bloomer. One of the most cold tolerant flower buds of the evergreen rhododendrons. Avoid harsh, dry, windswept sites. Susceptible to a large number of pests and diseases, which can largely be prevented by good cultural practices.

Rhododendron catawbiense 'Chionoides'

[Chionoides Rhododendron]

White flowers have the yellow centers and make numerous dome shaped trusses. The broad, dense plant is easy to grow and has attractive, narrow foliage.

Rhododendron × 'Elite' (P.J.M. Hybrid Group)

[Elite Rhododendron]

'Elite' is a large, vigorous rhododendron and one of the earliest P.J.M. cultivars to bloom. One of the most cold tolerant flower buds of the evergreen rhododendrons. Flowers can become a dirty looking lavender soon after opening. Avoid harsh, dry, windswept sites. Susceptible to a large number of pests and diseases, which can largely be prevented by good cultural practices.

Rhododendron × 'Golden Lights'

[Azalea Golden Lights]

Rhododendron × 'Lemon Lights'

[Azalea Lemon Lights]

Rhododendron minus var minus 'White Perfection'

[White Perfection Carolina Rhododendron]

A widely adaptable, hardey (perhaps more than indicated) small compact shrub. Flowers are relatively small, but numerous, making it very showy in spring. Subject to winter-burning of foliage, but not as much as other rhododendrons. Blooming occurs while the plant is young and occurs heavily. Susceptible to a large number of pests and diseases, which can largely be prevented by good cultural practices.

Rhododendron × 'Northern Hi-Lights'

[Azalea Northern Hi-Lights]

Rhododendron × 'Northern Starburst' (P.J.M. Hybrid Group)

[Northern Starburst Rhododendron]

One of the most cold tolerant flower buds of the evergreen rhododendrons. Flowers can become a dirty looking mauve-lavender soon after opening. Susceptible to a large number of pests and diseases, which can largely be prevented by good cultural practices.