Tree Indiana Native Tsuga canadensis [Canadian Hemlock] One of the finest plants for evergreen hedges; even the faster growing forms can be kept to 4-8' tall without difficulty. Dwarf forms are excellent rock garden or border specimens. Foliage browns in dry soil, drying wind, and winter sun in very exposed sites. Does not tolerate long periods of drought. Can be scorched by full sun and temperatures above 95 degrees F. Many minor pest problems, with wooly aldelgids being especially serious in the…
Shrub Tsuga canadensis 'Gentsch White' [White Dwarf Canadian Hemlock] 'Gentsch White' is a dwarf cultivar with white and silver-tipped branches. Foliage browns in dry soil, drying wind, and winter sun in very exposed sites. Does not tolerate long periods of drought. Can be scorched by full sun and temperatures above 95 degrees F. Many minor pest problems, with wooly aldelgids being especially serious in the Northeast US.
Shrub Tsuga canadensis 'Jervis' [Dwarf Canadian Hemlock] 'Jervis' is a dense, compact, dwarf cultivar with an irregularly pyramidal form. Foliage browns in dry soil, drying wind, and winter sun in very exposed sites. Does not tolerate long periods of drought. Can be scorched by full sun and temperatures above 95 degrees F. Many minor pest problems, with wooly aldelgids being especially serious in the Northeast US.
Tree Tsuga caroliniana [Carolina Hemlock] Slower growth than Tsuga canadensis and less variable in size and form. Performs better under city conditions than T. canadensis. Still, like T. canadensis, foliage browns in dry soil, drying wind, and winter sun in very exposed sites, and it does not tolerate long periods of drought. Can be scorched by full sun and temperatures above 95 degrees F. Many different kinds of minor pest problems.
Shrub Indiana Native Viburnum acerifolium [Mapleleaf Viburnum] The Mapleleafe Viburnum is a shade and drought tolerant plant that is excellent for naturalizing. Tolerant to the poison excreted by Black Walnuts.
Shrub Viburnum bracteatum [sold as All That Glows™] [All That Glows Bracted Viburnum] The Bracted Viburnum is very similar to the Arrowwood Viburnum (V. dentatum), except it generally has glossier, more leathery foliage. All That Glows is a dense, compact dwarf variant of the species with exceptionally glossy leaves and heavy fruit set.
Shrub Viburnum burejaeticum [Manchurian Viburnum] The Manchurian Viburnum is an uncommon species similar to Viburnum lantana (Wayfaringtree). A very adaptable shrub with good flower production, fruit set, and fall color. Grows remarkably fast in the spring.
Shrub Viburnum × burkwoodii [Burkwood Viburnum] Trouble-free plant tolerant of soils and pollution (except sulfur). Also, does not tolerate more severe drought. Very fragrant when in bloom, although to a lesser degree than Viburnum carlesii (Koreanspice Viburnum). Bacterial spot and powdery mildew susceptibility (but not always a problem). Sulfur containing pesticides burn or defoliate leaves. Too thin to be a solid screen.
Shrub Viburnum × burkwoodii 'Chenaultii' [Chenault Burkwood Viburnum] 'Chenaultii' has a finer-textured, more delicate appearance than the species type due to its smaller leaves and thinner branches. Trouble-free plant tolerant of soils and pollution (except sulfur). Also, does not tolerate more severe drought. Very fragrant when in bloom, although to a lesser degree than Viburnum carlesii (Koreanspice Viburnum). Bacterial spot and powdery mildew susceptibility (but not always a problem). Sulfur containing pesticides burn or defoliate leaves. Too thin to be a solid screen.
Shrub Viburnum × carlcephalum [Carlcephalum Viburnum] This viburnum is an open, rounded shrub known for its snowball-like clusters of fragrant, white flowers in May.
