Shrub/Tree Indiana Native Viburnum prunifolium [Blackhaw Viburnum] Widely tolerant of different soils and exposures. Transplants well. Relatively trouble-free. Can be pruned to form a nice hedge. Scale and borers are occasional problems. The edible fruits are sweet and can be eaten fresh, or used in jams and preserves.
Shrub Viburnum prunifolium 'Mrs. Henry Large' [Mrs. Henry Large Blackhaw Viburnum] 'Mrs. Henry Large' is quite rare and unlikely to be found in commerce. Widely tolerant of different soils and exposures. Transplants well. Relatively trouble-free. Can be pruned to form a nice hedge. Scale and borers are occasional problems. The edible fruits are sweet and can be eaten fresh, or used in jams and preserves.
Shrub Indiana Native Viburnum trilobum [American Cranberrybush Viburnum] Widely tolerant of soils and microclimates. May be troubled by aphids. Drought resistance is not good. Fruits are used in preserves.
Shrub Viburnum trilobum 'Alfredo' [Dwarf American Cranberrybush Viburnum] 'Afredo' is a dense, compact cultivar, only reaching 5-6 feet high and wide, with excellent red fall color. It has some aphid resistance, compared to the species type. Widely tolerant of soils and microclimates. Drought resistance is not good. Fruits are used in preserves.
Shrub Indiana Native Viburnum trilobum 'Bailey Compact' [Bailey's Compact American Cranberrybush Viburnum] Widely tolerant of soils and microclimates. May be troubled by aphids. Drought resistance is not good. Fruits are used in preserves.
Liana (Climbing Vine) 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.
Tree Zelkova serrata [Japanese Zelkova] An excellent shade tree, probably one of the best substitutes for Ulmus americana in form and gracefulness, but slightly smaller. A beautiful wood grain for furniture, etc. Minor susceptibility to various elm diseases and pests, but resistant to Dutch Elm Disease.
Tree Zelkova serrata 'Green Vase' [sold as Green Vase®] [Green Vase Japanese Zelkova] Green Vase is a vigorous, fast-growing, vase-shaped variant with upright, arching branches. Widely considered one of the best Zelkova serrata variants and is frequently compared to Village Green. An excellent shade tree, probably one of the best substitutes for Ulmus americana in form and gracefulness, but slightly smaller. A beautiful wood grain for furniture, etc. Minor susceptibility to various elm diseases and pests, but resistant to Dutch Elm Disease.
Tree Zelkova serrata 'Halka' [Halka Japanese Zelkova] An excellent shade tree, probably one of the best substitutes for Ulmus americana in form and gracefulness, but slightly smaller. A beautiful wood grain for furniture, etc. Minor susceptibility to various elm diseases and pests, but resistant to Dutch Elm Disease. Considered to be one of the more popular cultivars of Zelkova serrata, although Green Vase and 'Green Village' tend to be better performers. 'Halka' is more open and loose and the fall color is…
Tree Zelkova serrata 'Village Green' [Village Green Japanese Zelkova] Village Green is a fast and vigorous grower that is widely considered one of the best Zelkova serrata variants (it is frequently compared to Green Vase). It has a smooth, straight trunk and an upright, vase-shaped form. An excellent shade tree, probably one of the best substitutes for Ulmus americana in form and gracefulness, but slightly smaller. A beautiful wood grain for furniture, etc. This variant is strongly resistant to Dutch Elm Disease, leaf-eating beetles,…
