Plants

Stokesia laevis 'Purple Parasols'

[Purple Parasols Stokes' aster]

Native to wetlands of the southeast United States, Stoke's aster is an evergreen perennial with fluffy blue violet flowers. There are no serious issues to watchout for with this plant, although they need to be monitored for caterpillars.

Styrax japonicus

[Japanese Snowbell]

Relatively trouble-free. Can be susceptible to Ambrosia beetle and canker. Partial shade best in Zones 7 and 8 due to heat intolerance.

Taxodium distichum 'Falling Waters'

[Falling Waters Baldcypress]

Falling Waters is a weeping cultivar of our native Common Baldcyrpress, known for its weeping nature, reaching a total height and spread of 20'. A great specimen choice for the wetter area of the landscape. Its needles will turn a rustly bronze-like color in the fall, which is a sight to see in this weeping form.

Taxus cuspidata 'Green Wave'

[Green Wave Japanese Yew]

'Green Wave' is a very functional and durable and lower-growing yew with gracefully arching branches. Dioecious. Tolerates shade and heavy pruning. Bark peels on older specimens. All parts of Taxus, except the fleshy, red aril are poisonous. Can be siginificantly damaged by deer.

Thuja occidentalis 'Congabe'

[Fire Chief Globe Arborvitae]

Thuja plicata 'Elegantissima'

[Elegant Giant Arborvitae]

One of the best plants for screening when grown in wet, but not saturated soils. An important timber tree in the western US. Subject to several pests (especially bagworms), all of which usually can be controlled with timely spraying.

Thuja plicata 'Green Giant'

[Green Giant Arborvitae]

Green Giant Arborvitae is one of the best plants for screening when grown in wet, but not in saturated soils. The straight species was an important timber tree in the western US. Subject to several pests (especially bagworms), all of which usually can be controlled with timely spraying.

Ulmus americana 'Jefferson'

[Jefferson Elm]

'Jefferson' is a cultivar with ovate-elliptic dark green leaves that are asymetrical at the base and are toothed at its margins.

Ulmus americana 'Valley Forge'

[Valley Forge American Elm]

This cultivar has the classic vase-like form and ascending branches that the American elm is know for, while also having the best Dutch elm disease resistance of the new "Dutch elm resistant" cultivars. Important to stake when young.

Ulmus × hollandica 'Groeneveld'

[Groeneveld Dutch Elm]

Dense, regular branching. Resistant to Dutch Elm Disease. Wind tolerant.