Plants

Salix babylonica

[Weeping Willow]

The Weeping Willow is commonly found around water because they are water loving tree and can actually remove harmful substances from the water.

Skimmia japonica

[Japanese Skimmia]

Sorbus intermedia

[Mountainash]

Structural pruning is important for this species, as it has weak crotch angles. Prune so that the trunk and branches cannot rub against each other. This tree does not tolerate competition well and should be mulched to the dripline.

Syringa pekinensis 'Morton' [sold as Sold as China Snow™]

[China Snow Lilac]

Popular tree to be used on streets because it fits under utility lines, is tolerant to salt spray, and has no serious insect or disease problems. However, It does require proper drainage. It also has very attractive exfoliating bark with a amber tone.

Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata'

[Irish Yew]

Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' is a columnar, female yew with very strongly upright branches and lustrous, deep green foliage. Tolerant of shade and heavy pruning. Marginally hardy in USDA zone 5. Can be significantly damaged by deer.

Ulmus alata

[Winged Elm]

Viburnum × carlcephalum

[Carlcephalum Viburnum]

This viburnum is an open, rounded shrub known for its snowball-like clusters of fragrant, white flowers in May.

Vinca major 'Variegata'

[Variegated Greater Periwinkle]

The Greater Periwinkle is very similar to the Common Periwinkle (Vinca minor), except it is overall larger and less cold hardy, only marginally hardy in USDA zones 5 and 6. 'Variegata' has irregular, creamy white markings along leaf margins. A great evergreen ground cover for shady locations. Spreads quickly after establishment in warmer climates. Does best with regular watering on well-drained soil. Prune back in the spring.

Weigela floribunda

[Crimson Weigela]

Less common, but very similar to Weigela florida (Old Fashioned Weigela), primarily differing in flowers (dark red-brown and not as showy) and less cold hardiness (USDA zone 6). 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.