Tree Chamaecyparis 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.
Tree Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea' [Golden Threadleaf Sawara Falsecypress] The Golden Threadleaf Sawara Falsecypress has distinctly yellow, very fine-textured, drooping foliage and branches. While this slow-growing plant may eventually reach 15-20' tall, it will likely take well over 20 years to reach that point. 'Filifera Aurea' can grow in average soils, as long as they are well-drained. Provide shelter from the wind.
Shrub Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Golden Mop' [Golden Mop Japanese Falsecypress] An attention-grabbing plant, Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Golden Mop' is a compact, dwarf cultivar of the Sawara Falsecypress. It has bright yellow, drooping, thread-like foliage that retains its color well throughout the year. For best color, place is full sun. A slow grower, this plant can reach up to 5' tall and wide at maturity, but it can take over a decade to reach that point. 'Golden Mop' can grow in average soils, as long as they…
Shrub Cornus alba 'Argenteo-Marginata' [Variegated Red Twig Tatarian Dogwood] A vigorous cultivar with attractive, variegated leaves. Grows well in a variety of situations, including wet soil. Easy to transplant. Relatively trouble-free. A three-year pruning cycle improves form, vigor, and winter stem color effect. Cutting all stems 6-12" from ground in late winter has similar effect. Best in mass plantings. Excellent for winter color. Leaf blight can be a problem.
Shrub Cornus alba 'Bailhalo' [sold as Ivory Halo™] [Variegated Red Twig Dogwood] A compact cultivar with attractive, variegated leaves. Grows well in a variety of situations, including wet soil. Easy to transplant. Relatively trouble-free. A three-year pruning cycle improves form, vigor, and winter stem color effect. Cutting all stems 6-12" from ground in late winter has similar effect. Best in mass plantings. Excellent for winter color. Leaf blight can be a problem.
Shrub Cornus alba 'Jefreb' [sold as Little Rebel®] [Little Rebel Tatarian Dogwood] Little Rebel® has a compact form with incredible maroon fall color and bright red stems in the winter. It also stands out in the summer with bark that is smooth and stems that have a tinge of red to them.
Shrub Cornus alba 'Kesselringii' [Kesselring Tatarian Dogwood] This cultivar is known for its deep purple twigs in winter and rich reddish-purple foliage in fall. Grows well in a variety of situations, including wet soil. Easy to transplant. A three-year pruning cycle improves form, vigor, and winter stem color effect. Cutting all stems 6-12" from ground in late winter has similar effect. Best in mass plantings. Excellent for winter color. Canker can be a problem.
Shrub Cornus alba 'Regnzam' [sold as Red Gnome™] [Dwarf Red Twig Tatarian Dogwood] 'Regnzam' is a compact cultivar, also known for its bright red stems and fall foliage. Grows well in a variety of situations, including wet soil. Easy to transplant. Relatively trouble-free. A three-year pruning cycle improves form, vigor, and winter stem color effect. Cutting all stems 6-12" from ground in late winter has similar effect. Best in mass plantings. Excellent for winter color. Leaf blight can be a problem.
Shrub/Tree Cornus × 'Celestial Shadow' [Celestial Shadow Dogwood] This cultivar has an upright habit, yellow and green variagted foliage and is disease resistant. It prefers full sun- partial shade and has an orange-red fall color. It is a sport of Cornus x 'Celestial' by Don Shadow.
Tree Cornus florida 'Appalachian Snow' [Appalachian Snow Flowering Dogwood] Appalachian Snow Dogwood offers showy white flowers and a great red fall color.
