Plants

Juniperus × pfitzeriana 'Pfitzeriana Owens'

[Owens Pfitzer Juniper]

The Owens Pfitzer Juniper has a compact, low-growing, and spreading form. Widely adaptable to soils and climates, except for low light conditions. Tolerates alkaline soils, heat, and drought. Members of this species are used from New England to Minnesota to Louisiana. Phomopsis and Kabatina blights can be a serious problem in some areas, especially for small plants.

Juniperus × pfitzeriana 'Sea Green' [sold as Sea Green Juniper]

[Sea Green Chinese Juniper]

Juniperus sabina 'Blaue Donau' [sold as Blue Danube™]

[Blue Danube Savin Juniper]

This cultivar has blue-green foliage on moderately-upright, arching branches. Widely adapted to soils and climates. Tolerant of slightly alkaline soils. Variable in form, resulting in several distinct varietal forms. Young plants can be injured by juniper blight in some areas. Plants of all ages are susceptible to mite infestation. Does not do well in high humidity and high night temperature environments. Can develop a dingy green color in winter; does not develop a purple-tinge in…

Juniperus squamata

[Singleseed Juniper]

Juniperus squamata is a shrub species that can be quite variable in size and form. This plant gained its common name from the single seed borne by each cone. Widely adapted to soils and climates. Does well in alkaline soils, but not wet soils. Susceptible to bagworms.

Juniperus squamata 'Blue Carpet'

[Blue Carpet Singleseed Juniper]

'Blue Carpet' is a low-growing and spreading shrub with attractive bluish-gray foliage. This plant gained its common name from the single seed borne by each cone. Widely adapted to soils and climates. Does well in alkaline soils, but not wet soils. Susceptible to bagworms.

Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'

[Blue Star Singleseed Juniper]

'Blue Star' is low, dense, and mounded with handsome silvery blue-green foliage. This plant gained its common name from the single seed borne by each cone. Widely adapted to soils and climates. Does well in alkaline soils, but not wet soils. Susceptible to bagworms.

Juniperus squamata 'Meyeri'

[Meyer Singleseed Juniper]

'Meyeri' is a dense, bushy female cultivar that has striking steel-blue foliage. Unfortunately, this cultivar retains dead needles on its branches and can become unattractive with age. This plant gained its "Singleseed Juniper" common name from the individual seed borne by each cone. Widely adapted to soils and climates. Does well in alkaline soils, but not wet soils. Susceptible to bagworms.

Juniperus squamata 'Variegata'

[Variegated Singleseed Juniper]

'Variegata' is a low-growing and spreading shrub with creamy white new shoots. This plant gained its common name from the single seed borne by each cone. Widely adapted to soils and climates. Does well in alkaline soils, but not wet soils. Susceptible to bagworms.

Juniperus virginiana 'Brodie'

[Brodie Eastern Red Cedar]

Avoid planting near apple trees.

Kalmia latifolia

[Mountain-laurel]

Mountain-laurel is an Ericaceous broadleaf evergreen shrub with an abundance of interesting flower buds and stunning flowers in the spring. Site and exposure requirements similar to Rhododendron, that is, acidic, well drained soil and at least light protection from afternoon sun in winter for best results. Mulch to keep roots cool. Hardiness varies widely with geographic source of genetic material. Does not tolerate extremely dry conditions. Flowering is reduced by shade, but deadheading enhances flowering…