Plants

Vitis × 'Frontenac gris'

[Frontenac gris Grape]

Vitis x 'Frontenac gris' is a vigorous grape vine that produces grayish-purple berries covered in a waxy bloom. The grapes can be eaten fresh or used in making white wine and desserts. Vitis are generally grown for fruit production, rather than for ornamental purposes. Provide a support for the vine to grow on and shelter from harsh winter winds. Regular training and pruning are required for optimum fruit production. For more specific information on grape…

Weigela × 'Dark Horse'

[Dark Horse Weigela]

'Dark Horse' is a compact, dwarf cultivar with deep purple leaves and abundant pink flowers. Spreading, dense, rounded shrub, with branches eventually arching to the ground. Extremely adaptable, but prefers good drainage and full sun. Some drought sensitivity. A 3-year pruning cycle improves form and prevents development of legginess. Flowers attract hummingbirds.

Weigela florida 'Verwig 6' [Sold as Sonic Bloom® Red]

[Sonic Bloom Red Reblooming Weigela]

Wisteria macrostachya 'Betty Matthews' [sold as Summer Cascade™]

[Summer Cascade Wisteria]

Xanthocyparis nootkatensis

[Nootka Falsecypress]

The full-size tree is a fine screening plant. Does best with ample soil and atmospheric moisture. A very dry site exposing the plant to afternoon sun and wind in winter could lead to browning and discoloration. Avoid hard pruning into old wood, it will not regenerate new shoots.

Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Glauca'

[Blue Nootka Cypress]

Blue Nootka Cypress forms a dense screen of soft blue-green foliage. The tree is a fast growing evergreen that does not require pruning.

Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Moonshot'

[Moonshot Nootka Cypress]

Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula'

[Pendulous Nootka Falsecypress]

The full-size tree is a fine screening plant. Does best with ample soil and atmospheric moisture. A very dry site exposing the plant to afternoon sun and wind in winter could lead to browning and discoloration. Avoid hard pruning into old wood, it will not regenerate new shoots. An unpleasant odor is emitted when the leaves are rubbed or crushed. Central leader with arching to horizontal branches with drooping branchlets.

Yucca filamentosa

[Adam's Needle Yucca]

Swordlike foliage gives this species the appearance of a desert plant, and it does tolerate dry soil well. Flower spikes bring overall plant height to over 6'. Best used in mass plantings. Doesn't like wet soils.

Yucca flaccida

[Weakleaf Yucca]

Closely related to the more common Yucca filamentosa (Adam's-needle Yucca), with the primary difference being its overall smaller size. Swordlike foliage gives this species the appearance of a desert plant, and it does tolerate dry soil well. Flower spikes bring overall plant height to over 6'. Best used in mass plantings. Doesn't like wet soils.