Shrub/Tree Taxus sp. [Yew] Reports vary, but there are up to 10 species of Taxus, and hundreds of variants and cultivars in various sizes, habits, and forms. Members of the Yew genus are one of the most common evergreen shrubs used in the landscape industry today. This is due in large part to their durability, pest and disease resistance, ease of propagation, and adaptability to environmental conditions. However, the Yew is perhaps overused in the landscape. These plants tolerate…
Herbaceous Tiarella wherryi [Foamflower] Tiarella wherryi is a clump forming herbaceous perennial that grows about half a foot tall and can spread up to 20 inches. The white flowers reach hights of up to 20 inches. The leaves are green and lobe shaped. Tiarella wherryi does prefer moist soils but does not like wet feet, so plant accordingly. Tiarella wherryi aslo does not tolerate full sun.
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 'Jeddeloh' [Dwarf Canadian Hemlock] The Jeddeloh Canadian Hemlock is an interesting, mounded, dwarf cultivar that forms a cascade of weeping branches. Adaptable plant, tolerant of both shade and alkaline soils. 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/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.
