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SHRUBS  & FLOWERING SHRUBS

& TREES

Shrubs, flowering shrubs & small trees are a perfect compliment to the perennial flower bed. Many are fragrant, some are old fashioned. Mix them into your perennial beds for added height and texture in your garden.            
1  Gallon Pot $6.29 ea. or 3 For $18.00
        3 Gallon Pots $14.99 & $17.99

HIGHLIGHTED VARIETIES ARE NEW THIS YEAR

Abeliophyllum distichum White Forsythia - Although not a true forsythia, it resembles one in most respects, with the exception of having white flowers and a shorter stature. This shrub benefits from hard pruning after flowering. A great compliment to forsythia. 3-5' tall, Sun or Part Sun.
Acer palmatum atropurpureum - Japanese Blood-leaf Maple - This is probably the single most popular upright purple-leafed Japanese maple. It's burgundy colored leaves hold its color well, especially in dappled shade. The leaves usually become vibrantly scarlet in Fall. This Japanese Maple  is a vigorous upright tree that reaches 15' in ten years & could eventually be a 25' tree.  It is a beautiful small tree suitable for a small yard.
'Glory Maple' - October Glory Maple is a good choice and a superior shade tree for your yard. The October Glory foliage is lustrous dark green in the summer. The fall color is brilliant orange to crimson-red. At maturity they can reach 40' to 50'.
Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice'  Bog Rosemary - Dramatic mounding groundcover bearing small pink bell shaped flowers. Blooms heavily in early spring on dense mat of icy blue leaves.  Plant thrives in perpetual moisture.  Evergreen shrub for full sun or part shade. Grows only 8" - 10" tall.  NEW
Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima' - Red Choke Berry - This red chokeberry cultivar is a deciduous shrub which typically grows 6-8' tall and is perhaps most noted for its attractive glossy red berries and red fall foliage color. It displays clusters of white to pink flowers in spring. Flowers are followed by abundant glossy red fruits in dense clusters along the branches. Fruits ripen in late summer and persist throughout fall and well into winter. Foliage turns bright red in autumn.  NEW
Azaleas - Assorted colors - assorted sizes.
Berberis ‘Crimson Pygmy’ Barberry –  Crimson Pygmy Barberry  is a great, low maintenance landscape plant. The beautiful red leaves turn a deep burgundy by fall & requires little or no pruning.   It can be used as a border plant, or as an accent plant. Sun to light shade, 2'-3' tall. Dense low-spreading compact burgundy foliage, full sun 18-24" tall.
'Royal Burgundy'  Similar to 'Crimson Pygmy', but a little smaller and more compact.  Orange, red and yellow fall color. NEW
'Rosy Glow' A variety of Red Leaf Barberry with attractive variegated foliage from Denmark. Fruit red. Best color in sun. An attractive specimen plant or an interesting colored hedge.  Rounded, 3' tall compact foliage.  NEW
Betula pendula - European White Birch - A small to medium size tree growing up to 65 feet tall.   Because of its beautiful white bark, & it's distinctly drooping fine branches, the European Birch is considered by many to be graceful and attractive. The European Birch grows well in moist soils. NEW
platyphilla var. japonica 'Whitespire' Narrow and pyramidal in form, the 'Whitespire' Birch variety is particularly resistant to disease and is tolerant of a variety of soil conditions. Chalky white bark adds interest year round. Grows to 50' tall. NEW
lenta - Sweet Birch - A medium sized Birch tree with a single straight trunk reaching up to 60 feet tall. NEW
Buddleia - Butterfly bush - This shrubby plant can be the focal point in any summer blooming garden. This plant really does draw butterflies like a magnet. Great in full sun. Bloom is long lasting and can be extended by removing spent blossoms.
davidii 'Black Knight' Summer Lilac or Butterfly bush. Graceful shrubs, blooming all summer. Extremely attractive to butterflies and hummers. Very dark midnight blue 5'tall. Sun.
'Border Beauty' A fast grower with fragrant lilac-purple flowers.  6' 
‘Harlequin’A variegated form of ‘Royal Red’ Buddleia. Looks good even when it’s not in bloom!
‘Lochinch’ Long blooming, soft lavender blue flowers and showy silver foliage.
'Nanho Blue' - 3’ Numerous blue flowers, compact habit.
'Nanho Purple' -Lots of small purple flower heads, well branched.
‘Orchid Beauty’ Extremely long clear lavender panicles, very fragrant
'Pink Delight' – Tall Pink 7-8’ Pure pink flowers in thick large racemes. Excellent compact growth habit and attractive silver foliage. One of the best!
'Silver Anniversary' Intensely silvered leaves topped with scented white flowers that attract butterflies!" The stunning silver foliage of this Buddleia is the result of a cross between buddleia crispa and buddleia loricata. 'Silver Anniversary' has clusters of white flowers with mustard colored eyes and a sweet honey scent.  NEW
‘Sungold’ Fast growing Butterfly Bush with showy golden yellow flowers on long arching spikes in summer, a charmer.
'White Profusion' - Tall white butterfly bush, 7'-8’. A profusion of big, pure white flowers. Strong bloomer and a good grower!
Buxus microphylla var japonica 'Green Beauty' -  Japanese Boxwood is a dense rounded shrub growing only 6' tall, easily pruned if desired. Green Beauty was selected for its small, lance shaped leaves which are apple green in summer and turn bronze in winter. Great for shaped hedges, walkways or even as privacy screens.
'Green Velvet' -  Boxwood is a slow growing broadleaf evergreen that requires little care. With a plant height of 2-3' and a spread of 3', it does add color and texture to the landscape. Plant 'Green Velvet' in full shade to part sun.   
sempervirens - American boxwood is the largest boxwood available to American growers and is often seen in historic gardens. Having been grown since colonial times, this boxwood has proven its cold hardiness and its ability to thrive in a wide variety of soils and growing conditions. American boxwood may be grown as a specimen, used as a tall hedge, or as a large foundation plant. With a medium to fast growth rate, American boxwood will attain an approximate size of 12' to 18' tall by 10' to 15' wide in 25 years.
Callicarpa dichotoma 'Issai' - Beautyberry - An outstanding Japanese selection, this Beautyberry has lilac-violet berries and a compact habit (3-4' tall). Grow in full sun. Callicarpa is Greek for beautiful fruit!
Calycanthus - Carolina Allspice or Sweetshrub - This beautiful deciduous shrub grows slowly to form neat mounds up to 8' high.  Sweetshrub has many common names, all alluding to the aromatic properties of its leaves, bark, twigs and roots. Best of all is the wonderfully fruity scent produced by the unusual flowers. Rusty red to brown, the 1-2 inch blossoms appear in quantities during the spring and intermittently thereafter throughout the summer. The leaves are rich deep green with lighter green underneath. Soft and fuzzy to the touch, they turn bright golden yellow in autumn. NEW
Camellia Reliably COLD-HARDY camellias have long been a dream of  gardeners  in this area.  Even in the milder areas of the mid-Atlantic region of the United States, cold hardiness has always been a concern. Camellias are new for us!  We hope you'll try some!!!!
'April Dawn'  - A quick-growing, very hardy Camellia, with a long bloom period in the spring. Flowers are variegated with dainty shades of shell pink to white. 2'-3' tall. NEW
'April Kiss' - This compact plant is a moderate grower that flowers heavily in the early spring. The formal double blooms are a lovely rose/red color. A very dependable and reliable plant! NEW
'Spring Circus' -  Flowers are semi-double and vary from solid red, white or pink, to stripes and blotches of deep pink on white background, all on the same plant. Blooms April to May. NEW
Carpinus caroliniana - American Hornbeam - American hornbeam is an elegant little tree in the woodland garden. It thrives in the shade under larger trees, and requires no attention from its caregiver.  It has colorful fall foliage. It grows 20' to 30' in the garden. NEW
Castanea mossissima - Chinese Chestnut - A small tree with low branching and a rounded crown, reaching up to 40 feet tall. This ornamental tree bears edible chestnuts which ripen in late summer. NEW
Cercis - Eastern Redbud - A small deciduous tree that displays an abundance strikingly conspicuous purple blossoms in the spring. It has large heart shaped leaves during the summer, and long seedpods in the fall. Red Bud trees have a yellow fall color.  They can be used in full sun to part shade & grow 20'-30' tall.
'Forest Pansy' Clusters of tiny, rose-purple, pea-like flowers bloom profusely on the branches and mature trunks for 2-3 weeks in early spring (March-April) before the foliage emerges. Flowers tend to be darker and more purplish than other species. Heart-shaped leaves open bright reddish-purple and gradually mature to a more muted purple.
Chaenomelles ‘Cameo’ Quince - Romantic, fully double peach colored flowers in May. compact 2-3’ tall, very nice!
'Texas Scarlet' One of the first shrubs to bloom in the spring displaying profuse red flowers.  3'-4' tall.  Sun NEW
Chamaeacyparis 'Filifera Aurea' - Gold Mop - Dwarf, slow growing, evergreen with fan shaped golden yellow foliage stands out in the landscape.  Grows 3' tall by 3' wide.  NEW
Cladrastis kentukea - American Yellowwood is a four-season tree, but it's white May flowers on pendulous panicles are its most dazzling characteristic. American yellowwood can be grown as a single-trunk or multi stemmed tree. Grow in full sun to part shade. American yellowwood features soft-yellow fall foliage and smooth winter bark. Grows to 30'-50' tall.  NEW
Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' Deciduous, compact 3' tall shrub with deep green foliage and very fragrant white flowers in summer.  Butterfly & hummingbird plant.  Deer resistant.
'Ruby Spice' Deciduous, vigorous 5' tall shrub with fragrant, deep pink flowers with red highlights in summer. Butterfly & Hummingbird plant.  Deer Resistant.
Cornus ‘Alleman’s Compact’ Compact Red Twig Dogwood, disease resistance, bright red stems. 4’ tall, sun or part sun.
‘Ivory Halo’ A compact variegated dogwood with dark red winter twigs. 5-6’ tall, Sun or part-sun.
florida - White Dogwood - Small ornamental tree maturing at 15' tall.  Performs & blooms best  in full sun, but can grow & bloom in full shade.
'florida rubra' - Pink Dogwood - This Elegant pink dogwood starts blooming when only 4'-6' tall.  Produces masses of fragrant, deep pink flowers even before the branches leaf out & blooms for 3 or 4 weeks in late April.  Its shiny red berries in late summer make a tasty snack for passing songbirds. This charming compact tree grows to 20' tall. The Elegant Pink Dogwood has slender arching branches with dark checkerboard bark. It is easy to grow and  grows well even in the shade of larger trees. Sun or part sun.
Kousa 'Sunsplash' A beauty. Wide, yellow gold edges on medium green leaves grows 15' tall.  White flowers in June, large red berries in fall. It develops beautiful exfoliating bark when mature & has good fall color.   Slow growing. 
stolinifera - Red Twig Dogwood - This shrub spreads by underground stems, producing large clumps of dark green leaves that turn reddish purple in fall. Star-shaped, white flowers are followed by white fruits. Spreads 10' -15' feet wide. Dark red winter twigs. NEW
Corylus americana - American Hazelnut - Bushy small shrub a with simple, toothed leaf, reach 12' in height.  The fruit is a nut that develops between a pair of tough and bristly bracts. Edible brown hazelnuts,  initially green, ripen to brown in late summer. NEW
Cotoneaster salicifolius - Willowleaf Cotoneaster - A semi-evergreen low growing spreading shrub.  It has white flowers in the spring with bright red berries in the fall.  Cotoneaster is easy to grow in sun or partial shade.  This vigorous  shrub needs little care.  NEW
Cotoneasters are deer and rabbit resistant.
Cotinus coggygria 'Atropurpurea' - Purple Smoke Bush - An outstanding deciduous shrub which has  dark purple foliage which turns scarlet in autumn. In summer it will become festooned with long stalked feathery flower-heads which give an amazing appearance of smoke. It produces the best colored leaves in full sun & will eventually reach 10' tall.
'Young Lady' A new introduction from the Netherlands!  Frothy pink blooms cover every inch of this Smoke Bush in early summer all the way until frost.  Green summer leaves turn to yellow in fall.  4'-6' tall. NEW
Cupressocypari 'Leylandii'  - Leyland Cypress -It is a fast-growing evergreen tree  used  primarily for hedges and screens.  It is a very hardy, pyramidal tree, that grows to 40' tall and 25'  wide which makes it good for tall screen. It has a graceful, somewhat open habit of growth. Give ample room to allow for symmetry of growth.
Cytisus 'Lilac Time' - Scotch Broom - Abundant sprays of fragrant deep reddish-purple blooms cover slender green stems in spring.  Dense clumps make interesting hedge, divider or screen. Semi-evergreen. Full sun. Moderate grower to 6' tall and wide. NEW
'Moonlight' Arching deciduous Scotch Broom with glowing moonlight yellow (actually creamy white) flowers in May/June. 4'-6' tall. Sun. NEW
Deutzia 'Chardonnay Pearls' Lime yellow foliage bears numerous pearl like buds which burst into attractive star shaped flowers in spring. When the flowers have faded, this plant continues to shine with its bright yellow foliage. Growth is strong but compact to create a wonderful small shrub that is equally at home in the shrub border as it is in the flower bed. 36" tall, grows in partial shade or sun. A PROVEN WINNER SELECTION.
‘Magician’ A breathtaking show of large, pink & white striped flowers. Wow! 6-8’ tall, Sun
‘Perle Rose’ Rich purple, pearl-like flower buds open in spring to reveal unique white & pink variegated flowers. 5-6’ tall, Sun.
Diervilla ‘Summer Stars’ Impressive display of yellow, trumpet flowers in July make this a star. Tolerant of drought and shade.
Erica 'Furzey' - Heather - Deep magenta flowers decorate this durable evergreen when most plants are dormant in winter & very early spring.. It’s happiest in full sun. Grows 12"-18" tall.
'Kramer's Red' The red flowers of this Heather are produced in winter through spring. During the winter the foliage is bronze-green. 18" tall. NEW
'White'  White flowered Heather.  18" tall.  New
Euonymus alata 'Chicago Fire'  Burning Bush - Hardy shrub with mahogany-red tones in the summer foliage, brilliant fire-red color in fall that appears earlier than other cultivars and abundant, long-lasting fruit that are purple capsules opening to reveal orange-red seeds. 6'-10' tall.
fortunei 'Blondy'  Evergreen Euonymus shrub with bright yellow thumbprints in the center of its leaf. 24" tall  PROVEN WINNER SELECTION New
‘Emerald Gaiety’ - Euonymus - Green and cream evergreen foliage turns pinkish-red in winter. Low sprawling plant, 18" tall, Sun, part sun or shade.
fortunei ‘ Gold Splash’ - Euonymus - Big round leaves displaying a thick deep golden edge. Very showy. 18-24" tall, sun or part-sun.
 fortunei 'Gracillimus' Variegated Wintercreeper with small colorful white, green, and purple leaves, which are great for smaller areas in the garden.  Grows only 12" high & spreads easily.
japonica 'Aureo-marginata' - Golden Euonymus  - Dense upright evergreen shrub with striking golden yellow variegated foliage.  Colors are more intense in sun.  Grows 6' tall.  NEW
japonica 'Silver King' - Euonymus - Upright evergreen variety with green leaves and creamy white margins.  Grows 6' tall.  NEW
radicans 'Argent' - Variegated Wintercreeper - Dense, low spreading evergreen shrub having green foliage with silver to creamy white margins.  Showy red fruit in fall.  12" to 18" tall. NEW
Exochordia ‘The Bride’ Pearl Bush - A vision of purity and bliss! Pearl-like flower buds adorn her arching frame in April and burst open in May. 3-4’ tall, sun or part sun.
Forsythia ‘Goldilocks’ A dwarf globe shaped Forsythia ideally suited for today’s smaller landscape. Bright yellow lowers engulf the stems. 24-30" tall, full sun.
‘Goldtide’ It’s revolutionizing the Forsythia market! A dwarf low-spreading forsythia, 30" tall, Sun.
'Kumson' A unique new variegated forsythia! Dark green leaves are accented with an attractive network of silver veins. It bears the typical yellow forsythia flowers in spring! Grows 4'-6' in height and width. An ideal shrub for partial to full shade! Prune immediately after flowering. Mature Forsythia benefits from having older woodiest stems removed all the way to the base. 
'Lynwood' Shapely, 8' tall, old-fashion shrub is smothered with yellow blooms in early spring before the foliage appears. Popular as a specimen plant or use as a hedge. This Forsythia has unique purple autumn foliage. 
'Spring Glory' Showy, rounded shrub that explodes in brilliant masses of yellow flowers. Use as a background shrub or as a feature in the perennial garden. Upright grower, excellent as a screen. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate grower to 8' tall, 6' wide. 
Fothergilla major 'Mount Airy'  - Fothergilla - An outstanding new cultivar featuring attractive leaves, good-sized blooms and consistently spectacular red, orange and yellow autumn color. This vigorous upright shrub has handsome, heavily textured deep green foliage with whitish undersides and an abundance of fragrant white flowers in April & May. It grows 5'-6' tall.  Sun or part sun. NEW
Fruit Trees/Bushes - We grow an assortment of Blackberry, Blueberry Boysenberry, Currants, Dewberry, Gooseberry, Grapes, Kiwi, and Raspberry bushes.  All take full sun.  Many of these attractive bushes can be added right into the flowerbeds.  We also have a nice selection of Apple, Cherry, Apricot, Nectarine, Peach & Pear & Plum Trees.
Genista 'Lydia' - Hardy Dwarf Broom - The profuse yellow flowers completely smother this plant, making this small shrub the highlight of the spring garden. The plant has distinctive cascading evergreen stems that mold beautifully around boulders and drape gracefully over ledges.    Impressive groundcover-like shrub. Nice for use on hot, sunny slopes when planted close together. 24" tall, sun. Sometimes listed as a Scotch Broom. NEW
Gleditsia triacanthos - Honey Locust - Honey locust usually stands around 40-80 ft. tall and has an open plume like crown of fine-textured lacy foliage that spreads 20-30 ft  across. Honey locust is a medium size deciduous tree with black bark.  Honey locust is a fast growing tree which is popular as an ornamental, shade, street and specimen tree. NEW.
Hamamelis virginiana - American Witch Hazel - A small tree or shrub with arching branches, usually growing in dense multi-stemmed clumps reaching up to 20 feet tall. American or common Witch Hazel, bears its unusual yellow thread-like flowers in late fall.  NEW
Hibiscus syriacus Rose of Sharon - Brightly colored, exotic flowers. Grow as a shrub or train them into trees. 8’-12’ tall, Sun. Assorted colors.
'Blue Bird' Upright, multi-stemmed Rose of Sharon shrub with single blue flowers in summer. Sun.
'Blue Satin' Exotic looking single royal blue flowers with deep red center on large deciduous Rose of Sharon 6'-8' shrub. PROVEN WINNER. NEW
'Chiffon White' A Proven Winners selection, produce large single white flowers adorned with a lacy center. This plant will add a lot of charm to a late summer landscape. Rose of Sharon are reliable summer blooming shrubs. 8'-12' tall, sun. NEW
'Diana' This award winning Rose of Sharon is a vigorous, erect, multi-stemmed shrub that typically grows 5'-8' tall that may also be trained as a single trunk.  It features showy, hollyhock-like 5-petaled, pure white flowers.  Long, early summer to fall bloom period.  Flowers stay open at night.  Sun.  NEW
'Lavender Chiffon' Large, single lavender flowers with a lacy center flowers throughout the summer.  Grows 10' tall. NEW
'Lucy' Large deciduous shrub bears double reddish pink flowers with deeper red center throughout the summer.  Grows 8' tall.  Sun.  NEW
'Pink Giant' This form bears large, 5" wide pink blooms with a deep red central blotch.  It grows 8' tall.
Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'  Huge globe-shaped white flowers starting in June grows 6' tall, extremely winter hardy Smooth Hydrangea. Grow in part sun.
macrophylla 'All Summer Beauty'  4' tall prolific bloomer. Mop-head flowers are blue if soil is acidic, pink if alkaline. Dependable Hydrangea, often re-blooming!
macrophylla 'Claudie' This beautiful new plant is a unique lace-cap hydrangea with a bright ring of star-like lavender/blue colored blooms. Full Sun/Part Sun/or Shade. A Proven Winner Selection.
macrophylla 'Dooley' Bigleaf hydrangea.  Extremely large blue or pink mop head flower heads and robust foliage. Mop-head flowers are blue if soil is acidic, pink if alkaline.  'Dooley' grows 5'-6' tall and blooms in late spring to early summer. NEW
macrophylla 'Izu No Hana' A very unusual double-flowered Hydrangea variety. Double deep pink florets explode from the huge pink sterile panicles in late spring and summer. Dark glossy green foliage. Easy to grow  in full to part shade. The color of the flower depends on the pH of the soil: in an acid soil, a wonderful violet will be obtained, whereas in a neutral or slightly alkaline soil, the color will be a more pink.  NEW
macrophylla 'Mariesii Variegata'  6' bushy shrub has large variegated leaves with lacy pink flower clusters.  Very showy, beautiful foliage, even when not in bloom.
macrophylla 'Lady in Red'  The exciting 3' Hydrangea treats you to bright red stems & leaf veins plus lace-cap flowers that open white and mature to deep rose.
macrophylla 'Penny Mac' Large, rounded clusters of deep blue or pink (depending on soil) mophead flowers boom repeatedly. Flowers throughout the warm months on new growth for plenty to cut. Lush, dark green leaves ensure good looks all season. Perfect choice for protected foundation plantings and around outdoor living areas. Add to the shaded border for size and interest. A problem solver for homes beneath huge old shade or street trees. Deciduous shrub grows 4 to 6 feet tall. Partial sun. NEW
macrophylla 'Pia' A dwarf Hydrangea growing only 24" tall with rosy-pink flower heads that retain their color in all soil types, regardless of pH.
paniculata 'Pee Wee' 4'-5' tall, sterile white flowers turn pinkish, then white again as they mature. Late summer bloomer. Sun or part sun.
paniculata 'Limelight'  New!  An extraordinary new Hydrangea with exquisite bright lime green flowers. Blooms on new wood. Vigorous plants grows 6'-8' tall.  PROVEN WINNER
serrata ‘Beni-gaku’ Sawtooth Hydrangea – Extremely graceful plant with white lace cap flowers. The outer flowers become flushed with red, creating a beautiful color combination. Dries a burgundy-red. 4-5’ Sun, Part sun.
serrata 'Preziosa'  3" - 4" mop-head type blooms which start pink with a deeper rose edge then change to crimson.  Grows 5' tall.  NEW
Hypericum ‘Ames’ St. John’s Wort -A very hardy tightly mounded shrub with masses of golden yellow flowers in mid-summer. Full sun, 2’-3’ tall
Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii' - Burford hollies look distinguished, with their glossy leaves and dense, handsome growth. They are usually planted in a grouping as a hedge or border and sheared evenly. Burford hollies are mostly seen at 8-12', but over time may reach a height of 20' or more. Burfords berry freely and without pollination, and the fruit lasts for months, providing a food source for birds into late spring.  'Nana' is a more compact version growing only 5' tall.  HOLLIES ARE DEER RESISTANT!  NEW
cornuta 'Rotunda'- Dwarf Chinese Holly - Low growing, evergreen Holly with glossy dark green spiny foliage.  Grows 3' tall by 3' wide.  NEW
crenata 'Green Luster' - Japanese Holly - Compact low growing very  hardy evergreen shrub with deep green foliage useful as foundation shrub,  formal hedging or screening.  Grows 4' tall.
crenata 'Helleri'  - Japanese Holly -  Low, dense, mounding evergreen with dark green foliage.  Excellent accent or border plant.  Grows 3'-4' tall.  Sun or shade.
crenata 'Sky Pencil' A unique form of Japanese holly that makes a living exclamation point in the landscape! The  pencil-thin growth habit and lustrous, dark evergreen leaves provide a rare, natural, vertical accent in the landscape. Even the smallest of spaces can accommodate  this excellent and durable holly. Grows to 6' tall. NEW
crenata 'Steeds' Upright, pyramidal evergreen Japanese Holly growing 6'-8'  tall with small oval dark green leaves. NEW
glabra 'Compacta' - Inkberry - Compact, oval shaped evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage. Inky black fruit through winter attracts birds.  Sun or part sun. 
glabra 'Shamrock' - Inkberry - A dwarf selection with very glossy green leaves and improved branching and grows only 3' - 5' high. NEW
meserveae 'Blue Angel' Evergreen Holly shrub with glossy blue green leaves & red berries in winter.  It is a robust plant that's ideal for hedges and screens, but also makes a good specimen shrub. Needs a male pollinator such as 'Blue Prince' nearby.  4'
meserveae 'Blue Girl'  Evergreen  upright Holly with blue green leaves and abundant red berries from fall through winter.  Plant a male pollinator (Blue Prince/China Boy) nearby for best berries.  Grows 6' tall. NEW
meserveae 'Blue Prince'- A hybrid evergreen male holly with good very dark green glossy foliage and an excellent pollinator for a variety of other hollies. 8'-10" tall, but can be pruned as a hedge. Only 1 needs to be planted as a pollinator for several female hollies.
meserveae 'Blue Princess' Excellent evergreen hedging holly, with extremely dense habit,  bearing softly spiny, glossy, dark blue-green leaves. Tiny white flowers over a long period followed by masses of brilliant red berries. Shade tolerant. Plant 'Blue Prince' as a pollinator.
 'Sky Pencil' This Japanese Holly introduction exhibits an extremely narrow, densely branched habit with lustrous dark green leaves. Used in formal plantings, containers and corner gardens. 6'-8' tall.  Sun or shade.
meserveae 'China Boy' - Male holly, needed for pollination. Handsome holly that can be used as a foundation plant or for hedges.  Grows to 10' tall.
meserveae 'China Girl'  China Girl has a rounded, upright growth habit.  It's foliage is a light green, so the red berries really stand out! Make sure to plant a China Boy for pollination.  Nice rounded, upright growth habit grows to 10'. Can be pruned.
verticullata - Winterberry Male -Use this Winterberry as the pollinator for both 'Winter Red' and 'Sparkleberry' to ensure the best crop of winter berries. 
verticullata 'Winter Red' - Winterberry - Compact deciduous shrub with dark green foliage and profuse bright red berries.  Be sure to plant a male pollinator.  Grows 6' tall.  NEW
verticullata 'Sparkleberry' - Winterberry Female - Upright, deciduous shrub with profuse bright red berries throughout winter.  Be sure to plant a male  for  pollination.  Grows 8' tall.  NEW
Itea 'Henry's Garnet' - Virginia's Sweetspire - Fragrant white flowers adorn this award winning plant  in early summer.  Brilliant red-purple fall foliage color lasts into winter.  Full to partial sun. Grows 5 to 6 feet tall. NEW
Juglans nigra - Black Walnut - Prized as a shade tree and valuable for its nuts.   Walnut trees grow  to 50' to 75' tall. Walnut trees produce nuts in 12-15 years. They are harvested in early autumn. Walnut trees are valued for their attractive hardwood.
regia - Carpathian English Walnut - A popular tree for its dual role of  shade provider and nuts. The flavorful walnuts are easy to shell and a favorite for eating fresh and baking. It is a fast growing, stately tree with strong, sturdy branches that form a spreading crown for dense shade. This cultivar is well adapted for cold climates. The Carpathian English Walnut grows to be 40' - 60' feet in height. NEW
Juniperus chinensis 'Gold Tip' A very tough versatile variety of Juniper growing 4'-5' tall.  It has slightly arched branches which are lightly tipped in yellow most pronounced during the growing season.  Prefers full sun. NEW
chinensis 'Old Gold'  Semi-dwarf, spreading evergreen Juniper with greenish gold needles maturing to a golden yellow.  Grows 4' tall by 5' wide.  Sun or part sun.  NEW
chinensis 'Fruitlandii' - Pfitzer Compact Juniper - Vigorous, compact spreading evergreen shrub with prickly silvery green needles growing 3' tall.  Deer Resistant.'
chenensis 'Sea Green' This evergreen beauty features bright green, fine textured foliage, with arching branches that form a plant with vase shaped growth habit.  'Sea Green' grows to a height of  4'-6' tall by 6' wide. NEW
conferta  'Blue Pacific' Juniper is a dense, ground hugging conifer with aromatic gray green or blue green needlelike leaves. The whole plant has a soft, feathery look to it. This dwarf  Juniper grows to 12" - 18" tall and from 3' to 5' wide.  Needs full sun (6 hours a day) and is drought tolerant and cold hardy, but a slow grower. Because the branches will root down this plant can be used to stabilize banks. 
horizontalis 'Bar Harbor' Bar Harbor Juniper is a nice choice for a groundcover.  This creeping shrub features blue-gray foliage in the summer time which changes to a purple color in the winter time.  'Bar Harbor' has a moderate growth rate and gets about a foot tall and grows to six feet in width.
horizontalis 'Blue Chip'  This prostrate grower maintains its steel-blue foliage all year and grows 8'-10' wide, but only 8"-10" tall.
horizontalis 'Blue Rug' This beautiful blue, creeping plant will grow to a spread of 6'-8'or more, but only 4"-6" in height. Rapid growing, extremely low juniper. Intense silvery blue foliage assumes light purplish tinge in winter. Excellent as a ground cover.
horizontalis 'Prince of Whales' - Spreading groundcover Juniper -   This is another popular low-growing ground cover juniper. Its foliage is dark green in the summer and turns purple in the winter. Plant in full sun to part shade.  NEW
horizontalis 'Wiltoni' - Blue Rug Juniper - Blue Rug is the lowest growing of all junipers. It grows only 4 inches high with an 8' to 10' spread. Will cascade over walls.
procumbens 'Nana' - Dwarf Chinese Juniper or Green Mound Juniper  - Green Mound Juniper is often used as a hedge and in mass plantings. Plant in full sun to part shade. Grows 6' - 8' tall & 6' wide.  This wide spreading juniper lays flat on ground if given adequate space or mounds up in center if crowded.
scopulorum 'Moonglow' Rocky Mt. Juniper or Moonglow Juniper - This Juniper has wonderful, icy-blue foliage and at maturity can be  16' tall and 8-10' wide. It has a very dense branching habit, and is often shaped into topiaries.   This plant can serve as an expansive screen when planted in quantity. Like the name suggests, under bright moonlight this plants foliage will reflect and disperse the light. It's a tough, cold-hardy evergreen that resists deer nibbling.
squamata 'Blue Star' - Juniper - Slow growing, low mounding evergreen Juniper shrub with short, bright steel blue needles.  Grows 3' tall by 4' wide.  NEW
virginiana 'Gray Owl' - Eastern Red Cedar - Low, wide spreading horizontal  branches are thread-like with silvery blue-gray needles. Their branch tips sometimes turn purple in winter.  Full sun, grows 2'-3' tall. This selection produces abundant blue fruit in winter.
Kalmia 'Bullseye' - Mountain Laurel - Flowers have a broad purplish red band  on the inside of the flower with a white edge giving the appearance of a 'bullseye', hence the name. A fast growing cultivar with bronze-red new growth, forming a bushy plant growing to 6' tall.
'Olympic Fire' Dark pink to red buds open to white flowers then fade to pink.  These plants have wavy, lustrous glossy thick foliage with a dense habit.  Blooms May-June. 4'-6' tall. NEW
Kerria japonica ‘Pleniflora’ Golden double flowers cover this plant in early spring and often re-bloom during summer. Thrives in light shade, 4-5’ tall, Sun, part sun or shade.
Koelreuteria paniculata - Golden Rain Tree- Golden rain tree is a fast-growing, deciduous tree reaching about 30' in height. Golden rain tree is perhaps most striking in the fall with its large clusters of showy yellow flowers. These are followed by 2" red-purple seed pods, which are equally dramatic! The fruit is a papery three-compartment, bladder-like structure full of seeds. In warm climates seed is produced in great quantities and there are always seedlings beneath a mother tree.
Kolkwitzia amabilis ‘Pink Cloud’ - Beauty Bush - Masses of light pink flowers cover this plant in mid-spring. Upright arching plant, 6’-9’ tall, Sun
Leucothoe 'Coast' Upright spreading shrub with rich green leaves and pendulous white flowers in Spring. Evergreen.  Can tolerate part shade.  Moderate grower 2'-4' tall. 
Lonicera nitida ‘Baggesens Gold’ – Bush Honeysuckle – Don’t let the name Honeysuckle scare you. This is a petite golden bush, absolutely outstanding in the garden and one of our favorites here at the nursery.   It is evergreen, and retains its gold foliage color right through winter.  Sun or part sun, or shade, grows only 12" - 18" tall.
Laburnum watereri 'Vossii'-Golden Chain Tree - A small deciduous tree  that is noted for its spectacular 24" long pendulous yellow, wisteria-like flowers that bloom in late spring.  It typically grows 25'-30’ tall.  Flowers give way to seedpods that ripen in the fall. 
Lagerstroma - Crepe Myrtle - From the showy flowers to the superb bark and foliage, the Crape myrtle is a favorite landscape plant throughout the U.S. The Traditional southern spelling is Crepe Myrtle because the delicate flowers resemble crepe paper. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils; prefers full sun, and is drought resistant.  Assorted colors.
Liriodendron tulipifera - Tulip Poplar - A large ornamental shade tree that matures up to 80' tall.  Large, solitary, showy flowers have six yellow-green petals surrounded by three green sepals and resemble a huge tulip (hence the common name).  One of the best trees for yellow to golden-yellow fall color.  Sun or part sun.  NEW
Magnolia 'Jane' Hardy shrub or small tree. Impressive reddish purple flowers opening late in spring to avoid frost damage. Flowers are a gorgeous tulip-shape with a lightly scented fragrance. Leaves are dark green and somewhat leathery in appearance. Great choice for any accent, specimen, or border use. Grows 15' high. Grows best in full  sun. NEW.
Metasequoia glyptostroboides - Dawn Redwood -An ancient tree that knew the dinosaurs, but is well-suited to modern landscape plantings. Likes full sun, is easily transplanted. Deciduous.  Fast growing. Grows to 70' to 100'.  Bright green, fine and feathery in appearance.  NEW
Microbiota decussata Siberian Cypress - Graceful, bright green foliage looks like a cross between a creeping juniper and a fern. Grows best in dry conditions. Its foliage turns a russet copper in winter. 8-12" tall, sun/part sun.
Myrica pensylvanica -  Northern Bayberry - Dark green foliage, aromatic when crushed, and persisting well into autumn; clusters of gray, waxy berries on female plants; fruits persist into winter and are also aromatic. Full sun to partial shade. Shrub growing  6' tall.
Nandina domestica  -  'Fire Power'  Heavenly Bamboo- Lime green dwarf Nandina with very compact growth, only 2' wide by 2' tall at maturity, great for those who hate to prune!     Its foliage flushes lime green in the spring, produces no flowers or fruit. In the summer the foliage will become red-tinged, by fall the foliage is bright red, hence the name Firepower! Sun to Shade.
Oxydendrum arboreum - Sourwood -The sourwood is a deciduous, medium tall tree that grows to heights of 30-60 ft. The tree has a slender pyramid form often with a curved or leaning trunk. The bark is rusty-brown and smooth when young later becoming rough and furrowed. The sourwood is sometimes used as an ornamental background tree for its fall color. The tree is also spectacular in late spring when in bloom. It holds it's fragrant white flowers against lustrous foliage for almost a whole month and creates quite a show as a specimen tree on an expanse of lawn. NEW
Paeonia – Peony – Long lived and fragrant, its neat bushy shape makes a valuable addition to the landscape, pink, red, and white. Sun 3-4’ tall. Assorted colors.  Several sizes available.
Philadelphus virginalis 'Minnesota Snowflake' -The Minnesota Snowflake Mock Orange,  is a compact, deciduous shrub that grows to 5-8' tall. It features fragrant, double white flowers that bloom profusely in late spring. Flowers appear in clusters with 5-7 flowers per cluster.  The common name refers to the general resemblance of the sweetly fragrant flowers of this genus to those of orange blossoms.
'Innocence' - Mock Orange - Perhaps the most fragrant of the Mock Oranges, this variety will fill your yard with sweet scent. Single, pure white blossoms accent leaves that are splashed with interesting creamy white to gold variegation.  6'-8' tall.  Full sun.
Physocarpus 'Coppertina' This is a great new addition to the ninebark family. Coppertina is a new cross between the golden ninebark and the purple leafed ninebark. The result give us a wonderful plant with orange-copper foliage in the spring. As the foliage matures in summer it turns a rich red. As with other ninebarks, it blooms in summer, sporting white button-like blooms which contrast wonderfully with the foliage.  Grows 8' to 10'  high or prune to size desired.  Full sun to partial shade.
‘Diabolo’ aka 'Diablo' An exciting new shrub from Germany with striking burgundy leaves. Light pink, button like flowers in mid-summer. Very showy and extremely hardy. 4' - 8’ tall, grow in full sun.
'Summer Wine'  A new Ninebark that is very neat & compact with deeply cut, dark crimson leaves. This plant requires little pruning, is trouble free, and even looks great in a pot. The pinkish white flowers appear in mid summer. Summer Wine is showy, extremely hardy, and is prized as a landscape shrub.  Smaller than other ninebark varieties, it is fast growing, and it adds beautiful burgundy color to your garden,  Use it as a bold accent or part of a mixed border.   Fruit is beautiful in fall.
Pices abies - Norway Spruce - Fastest growing of the spruces. Develops strong graceful branches that are covered with dark green needles. This spruce has pyramidal shape, grows best in full sun, and matures at 60' tall. It makes an ideas windbreaker.  NEW
abies 'Nidiformis' - Bird's Nest Spruce - Low spreading evergreen shrub with bright green needles maturing to dark green. Slight nest-like depression in center.  Grows 3' tall.
glauca 'Conica' - Dwarf Alberta Spruce - Very slow growing pyramidal conifer with tiny light green needles.  They have a classic "Christmas tree" shape. Eventually grows to 6' tall.
pungens - Colorado Blue Spruce - Beautiful silver blue color is the hallmark of this evergreen tree.  For best growth, plant in full sun.  This hardy tree requires little pruning to maintain the pyramidal shape.  This evergreen will reach approximately 30 ft. in height and 15 ft. in width at maturity. NEW
Pieris japonica 'Brouwer's Beauty' - Award Winning Japanese Andromeda.  Broadleaf evergreen shrub bearing white pendulous flowers in early spring brighten shady areas.
japonica 'Dorothy Wyckoff' A superb shade-loving, flowering evergreen shrub. Foliage is dark, glossy green, bronze to red when young. Urn-shaped  flowers are borne in pendent, terminal panicles. Bloom time is from late winter to early spring. Related to rhododendrons and azaleas, it requires the same shady, moist, acidic, well-drained soil. 'Dorothy Wyckoff' has deeply veined, very deep green leaves, turning bronzy in cold weather. Purplish-red buds open to pale pink flowers, later turning white.
Platanus occidentalis - American Sycamore - American sycamore is a massive shade tree and can attain the largest trunk diameter of any of the Eastern U.S. hardwoods. The native sycamore has a grand branch display and its bark is unique among all trees - you can always identify a sycamore just by looking at the bark. The alternate maple-looking leaves are large and also unique to those familiar with sycamore. The Sycamore is readily identifiable with broad, maple-like leaves and a trunk and limb complexion of mixed green, tan and cream. It grows up to and over 100 feet tall.  The American Sycamore is a good choice where a large, fast growing shade tree is desired.  NEW
Prunus cerasifera - Purple Leaf Plum - The Purple leaf Plum should be grown in full sun on well-drained, acid soil to bring out the richest leaf color. The Purple leaf Plum grows to be 25' feet in height. The Purple leaf Plum has beautiful blooms of pink and white in early spring.
'Okame' This attractive hybrid cherry bears profuse pink blossoms in early spring, before the leaves emerge. It grows to 25' tall, with foliage turning brilliant orange in fall. Stunning!
‘Rosea Plena’ Dwarf Flowering Almond – Old time favorite, double pink blooms in early spring. 3-4’ tall, Sun.
'Snow Fountains' Weeping Cherry - Snow Fountains is a small, weeping tree. The white flowers are single and are followed by a sparse crop of  black fruits.  The fall color is a combination of orange, yellow & red.  12' tall.
Pyracantha 'Lowboy' Also called firethorn, this Pyracantha only grows 2'-3' tall and bears beautiful orange berries in fall and through winter.  Fast growing shrub for sunny and partly sunny areas. NEW
'Mohave'  is a much taller firethorn growing  to 12' and wide and has many, big orange-red berries, which last well into winter. This selection is very disease resistant. NEW
Quercus acutissima 'Gobbler' - The Sawtooth Oak is a fast growing tree.  It produces acorns, so it is a desirable food source for small wild animals such as wild turkeys. Fall leaf color will be yellow to golden brown. Leaves may persist into winter. It's mature height is 30-45 feet tall. NEW
coccinea - Scarlet  Oak,   also called black oak, red oak, or Spanish oak, is best known for its brilliant autumn color. It is a large rapid-growing tree of the Eastern United States found on a variety of soils in mixed forests. In commerce, the lumber is mixed with that of other red oaks. Scarlet oak is a popular shade tree and has been widely planted in the United States. It grows 80' tall and produces acorns. NEW
rubra - Red Oak  is a deciduous, large, fast-growing oak with dark red fall color. It withstands city environments  and grows 60' tall. The Red Oak produces acorns. NEW
shumardii  - Shumard Oak -  One of the largest of the oak species in the red oak group. Shumard Oak is valued for its use as a shade tree. Fall colors range from russet to orange-red. Grows 80' tall with beautiful lobed lobed leaves.
phellos - Willow Oak - This medium to large southern oak with willow like foliage is known for its rapid growth and long life. It is an important source of lumber, as well as an important species to wildlife because of heavy annual acorn production. It is also a favored shade tree, easily transplanted and widely used. Grows  to 80' tall.
Rhamnus - Buckthorn - A short tree or large shrub to add a ferny texture to the landscape.   The black and red fruits in fall are often eaten by birds. Sun 6' tall.
Rhododendron 'Cawbiense Boursault' One of the "Ironclad" rhododendrons. Lavender flowers in spring. Compact growing habit. 6' tall.
'English Roseum'  is a dense, mound-forming, evergreen rhododendron that typically grows to a mature height of 4-10’ tall. It features large tresses of light rose-lilac flowers in spring (mid-season). Leathery dark green leaves are evergreen.
'Maximum Roseum' Trusses of bell-shaped rose to purplish pink spotted flowers grow on this  6' tall evergreen rhodo.
'Olga Mezitt' A vigorous grower with a spreading, upright habit and bears an abundance of showy, vivid, peach-pink
flowers beginning in late April. The 'P.J.M.' group of rhododendrons are smaller, growing to a height of 4 feet tall. Form is rounded and foliage is leathery and dark green until fall when it turns red, persisting through winter. One of the reasons the 'P.J.M.' group is such a heavy flowerer is that the plant does not set seed.
'P.J.M.' is a small-leaved, compact evergreen Rhodo known for its beautiful and profuse spring flowers and neat appearance. It is probably the most adaptable and easiest rhododendron to grow. It is often used for group or mass plantings, shrub borders, or in a woodland setting beneath a high tree canopy. This rhododendron is exceptionally winter/cold hardy. The flowers which bloom in mid to late April are a vivid, bright lavender pink.  This plant generally blooms heavily and reliably every year. The PJM Rhododendron is also known for its foliage which is dark green and slightly shiny in summer and turns a plum purple color in fall. Plant the PJM Rhododendron in partial shade to full sun. More sun exposure will create more winter foliage color. It will grow from 3 to 6 feet in height.
'Purpureum Elegans'  Rounded evergreen broadleaf shrub. Likes acid soil. Bluish purple flowers in late spring. Very hardy 4'-5' tall, part sun, shade.
'Purple Gem'  Dense-growing, dwarf Rhodo valued for its purplish-blue flowers and azalea-like foliage.  Partial sun. Slow-growing to 2 feet high, 3 feet wide.
Rosa - Rose - 'Knock-Out' Deep cherry-red flowers adorn this compact 3' tall shrub rose. These shrub roses are not you fussy Grandmother's rose bushes!   They are bred to be easy to care for, and disease resistant. This hedge-forming rose is   Japanese beetle resistant, & is very mildew & black spot resistant as well.  A true winner!
'Knock-Out Blushing' Another great landscape rose! The light pink color changes into a beautiful, soft shell pink as the bloom matures. Continuous bloom production from spring to fall without pause or pruning. Use among perennials in sunny flower bed,     along fence lines, or in rose gardens. Disease spot resistant. Deciduous. Full sun, but tolerates some afternoon shade. Fast grower to 3 tall and wide. NEW
'Knock-Out Rainbow' Single, deep coral-pink blossoms with yellow centers are produced continuously throughout spring and fall. A profuse bloomer with extraordinary resistance to common rust, mildew and black spot foliage diseases. Acts like an ordinary compact shrub with elegance of the rose for all sunny beds and borders. Makes a superb low hedge.  Deciduous shrub. Fast growth to 3 feet tall. NEW
'Betty Prior'  (Pink) It is a graceful, popular small upright bush with fragrant single pink flowers that are displayed in clusters that often rise above the foliage. She starts blooming in mid-spring , and continues to bloom off and on until frost. 3' tall, sun.
'Charlotte Brownell' - Subzero Hybrid Tea - Subzero Roses are so hardy they can withstand -15 below zero without protection, so they are certainly winter hardy in our area.  They bloom continuously with rich color, through mid-summer heat too.  Large blooms of soft yellow with pink overtones, reminiscent of the Peace rose with a  strong fragrance, prolific bloom and excellent disease resistance. Blooms from late spring to early fall on elegant bushes that grow 3-4' high.  NEW
'Curly Pink' - Subzero Hybrid Tea - Large pink flowered hybrid tea with curly flower petals.  It has a strong fragrance and blooms in flushes throughout the season.  NEW
'Dr. Brownell' - Subzero Hybrid Tea - Fragrant sunny yellow blooms with saffron orange center bears the breeders name of this strong disease resistant, hardy rose.  NEW
'Golden Showers' - Yellow Climber - Considered a modern climber, its name comes from the bright yellow blossoms that seem to flower continuously. With a honey-like fragrance, the blossoms make excellent cut flowers. Grows 6' to 8'  tall and looks equally nice against walls or structures. Sun.
'Helen Hayes' - Subzero Hybrid Tea -  Fragrant yellow-orange blooms with warm pink overtones. Strong fragrance.    Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  NEW 
'Lily Pons' - Subzero Hybrid Tea - With delicate coloring, the Lily Pons rose is creamy white with pure yellow centers. This is a large graceful flower and vigorous free bloomer. Extremely hardy. A favorite for colder climates. NEW
'Margaret Chase Smith' Subzero Hybrid Tea/grandiflora - The Margaret Chase Smith is a glowing red rose with spectacular 4" blooms. It is a unique combination of the hybrid tea and grandiflora.  It grows 4'-6' tall. NEW
'Maria Stern' Subzero Hybrid Tea - Lush, salmon-orange blooms with scalloped edges. A magnificent display of color that lasts for months and never fades in the sun.  Spicy Fragrance.  A show-stopper, growing 3'-4' tall.  NEW
'Mr. Lincoln' - Red Hybrid Tea - Very fragrant, dark red large petals with intense fragrance and superb substance. Dark green, leathery foliage grows vigorously to a 4' bush.
'Queen 'O The Lakes' - Subzero Hybrid Tea - Large, velvety red, fully double blooms. An abundant bloomer this winter hardy red rose. NEW
'Queen Elizabeth' - Pink floribunda -  A tall clear pink, healthy and very reliable, makes an excellent hedge. Clustered flowers.
'rugosa'  (Pink) Single deep pink flowers. Fragrant, continual bloomer. Excellent for  hedging & seashore plantings. 
'Robin Hood' - Landscape Rose - Bright cherry red flowers, semi-double, with a slight fragrance.  It is a continuous bloomer.  It starts blooming in mid-spring  and repeats during the summer and fall.  It grows 3'-6' tall.  NEW
'Senior Prom' - Subzero Hybrid Tea - Lovely rose/pink double flowers.  A prolific bloomer. Senior Prom blooms all summer! Flowers are borne singly or in clusters, 3-4 in. wide on upright stems. Classic hybrid tea shape and fragrance! Excellent resistance to black spot. Grows 2-3 ft. tall. NEW
 Salix blanda - Wisconsin Weeping Willow - The branches of this species droop and hang down, giving it the name Weeping Willow. Its leaves are generally greenish yellow. Willows are beautiful, graceful deciduous trees growing 50'-75' tall
babylonica - Peking Weeping Willow - The Peking Willow, also known as the Babylon Willow, is a medium-sized to large deciduous tree, forming a gracefully rounded crown to about 50' in height with a spread just as wide.  It grows rapidly & is the best of the green weeping willows. It's bark is dark gray and deeply furrowed. Branches divide into many thin stems that hang in pendulous curtains to the ground. This willow is very adaptable and will thrive in most soil type.
caprea – French Pussy Willow – Multi-stemmed shrub grown for its silver pink catkins. Cut back yearly to produce long shoots. 12-15’ tall, Sun.
chaenomeloides - Giant Pussy Willow. Because of its huge "rabbit-foot" catkins, this is certain to become a popular plant for cutting & drying. 10-12’ tall. Full sun.
integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' - Variegated Japanese Pussy Willow - New leaves are variegated with white, green and pink. Regular shearing helps to maintain beautiful  variegated foliage. 
gracilistyla 'Melanostachys' - Black Pussy Willow - Deep purple/black catkins appear in early spring on this pussywillow.  It is a deciduous shrub growing 6'-10' tall.
Sambucus 'Guincho Purple' Elderberry - Deep purplish-green foliage and dark purple berries. Leaf color intensifies in late summer and fall. Creamy white flowers in June contrast nicely with burgundy foliage! 8-10' tall, Sun or part sun.
'Madonna' The leaves of this elderberry are splashed in bright gold. This is a slower growing form which makes it a lovely candidate for a small garden.
nigra 'Black Beauty' This has become the standard purple-leaf  Sambucus, as its leaves keep their color even in the hottest of summers.  It is such dark purple it is almost black. Its little pink buds grow  throughout spring until by early May they have become huge ten-inch wide  pink buds that  open into big clusters of small pink starflowers which are attractive to butterflies.  The blossoms have a lovely citrus odor.  It can grow to be 10' by 10' tall.
'Black Lace'   makes a striking plant for the back of the border. It has very finely cut, almost black foliage, which is the perfect foil to the pink-flushed blooms. It will grow almost anywhere. In autumn, leaves turn rich red. To produce the best colored leaves, prune plants back to ground level every year in early spring. Grows to 10' tall. PROVEN WINNER.
Sassafras albidum - Sassafras - Sassafras is an attractive deciduous tree that potentially can reach more than 80 ft  in height, but typically is only 20-30 ft  tall. It has a rather slender, pyramidal shape, with horizontal branches in distinct tiers. Sassafras sometimes forms shrubby thickets by root suckering. This long lived tree begins flowering while still quite small. Sassafras saplings have smooth, orange-brown bark but the trunk becomes deeply furrowed in larger trees. In autumn the leaves turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange and red. All parts of sassafras are aromatic, smelling like root beer. NEW
Skimmia japonica - Female - Attractive, many branched dome-shaped mound displays clusters of fragrant yellowish-white flowers. Perfect low hedge for walkways. Good in containers. This is an excellent shade-loving evergreen shrub. NEW
Spiraea betulifolia ‘Tor’ This birch-leaf spirea sports a multitude of tightly packed white flower clusters, compact rounded habit and exceptional purple autumn color. ‘Tor’ blooms in mid to late spring. 2-3’tall, full sun.
japonica ‘Dakota Goldcharm’ A dwarf gold-leafed spirea with bronze tips and pink flowers. An outstanding plant for the front of the border or perennial garden! Sun, 15" tall.
'Golden Elf' A very dwarf shrub with tight, compact habit, only 6" high.  Forms mats of small, golden-yellow foliage.  Perfect for rock gardens, containers or ground-cover.  Sun or part shade.
'Little Princess' Compact grower, 12"-15" tall, with princess pink flowers in summer.  Sun or  part sun.
‘Neon Flash’ Spirea – A choice shrub with vivid red flowers in summer. 3’ tall, sun.
Syringa – No other flower scent can resurrect the past so powerfully.  Wonderfully fragrant cut flowers.  Lilacs make a wonderful "privacy hedge" for pool areas.  LILACS ARE DEER RESISTANT
'Mme. Lemoine' White, double flowers and vigorous. Late spring to early summer dependable bloom. Very fragrant. 8'-10' tall. NEW
'Miss Kim'  is a compact lilac growing only 8' tall. The foliage is dark green, occasionally taking on a reddish purple fall color. The pale lavender, fragrant flowers bloom after the common lilac has finished blooming. The flower clusters are small but abundant. This is an attractive plant for smaller gardens and shrub borders.
'Palibiniana' Dwarf Korean Lilac - Unusual dwarf variety that actually originated in China, not Korea. Lavender flowers are borne in May-June, extending the season. Blooms profusely at an early age. Small, clean, dark green foliage. Neat shrub that works well in the perennial border, foundation planting or shrub border foreground. Ht. 4-5'.
'Royalty' Violet purple flowers blooming freely 2 weeks later than Common Lilac. This plant is extremely hardy and adaptable. Tall 10'-12' NEW
'Sensation' This popular novelty form bears purple florets that are edged white, for a bicolor "picotee" effect.  The plant grows upright to 10' tall.  NEW.
vulgaris - Lilac - Old fashioned common lilac blooms in May.  Blooms best in full sun.   Assorted colors.
Taxodium distichum - Bald Cypress - Common Bald Cypress looks like an evergreen, but is actually deciduous, so it drops its leaves in the fall, unusual in conifers. The growth habit is narrow while young but becomes broader as the plant ages. Leaves are soft, bright green above, and yellow or whitish-green below.  Grows to 70' tall, full sun.
Taxus - Yew - One of the most popular evergreens in the home landscape.  It lends itself well to close clipping for formal type plants and hedges, but also presents an attractive informal appearance when grown naturally.
Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald' also known as 'Smaragd' Smargood Arborvitae - Narrow pyramidal evergreen with rich emerald green foliage. Densely branched with brown peeling bark. Holds color all through out winter. Makes an excellent evergreen hedge or screen. Requires full sun. 8'-12' tall.
occidentalis 'Hetz Midget' - Dwarf Arborvitae - Dense, globe-shaped evergreen shrub  growing 2'-4' tall. A popular dwarf form, this old selection forms a rounded mound of layered light green foliage. Sun to partial shade. NEW
occidentalis 'Rheingold' slow-growing, dome shaped, dwarf Arborvitae that typically matures to only 3'-5' tall.  As the name suggests, it is noted for its bright golden foliage.  It's evergreen foliage turns bronze-yellow in winter. NEW
occidentalis 'Woodwardii' - Globe Arborvitae -  A compact globular-spreading Arborvitae that typically grows to 4'-5' tall with a spread to 8’ wide. It may eventually mature to 10'. Plants display attractive scale-like rich green foliage in flattened sprays. ‘Woodwardii’ is noted for retaining its globe form as it matures without pruning. NEW
Tsuga canadensis - Canadian Hemlock - This handsome and graceful evergreen is ideal for screening, groupings, and foundation plantings. May be sheared to any height or shape and likes full sun to light shade. The Canadian Hemlock grows to be 40' - 70' feet in height.  NEW
Viburnum x burkwoodii - Burkwood Viburnum - Flowers pink in bud opening to white spicy, aromatic fragrance in April.  Grows 8'-10'.
dendatum 'Arrowwood' A multi-stemmed, rounded shrub with creamy white late spring or early summer flowers. Leaves are  dark green in summer changing to yellow to glossy red  in the fall. Flowers are followed by blue-black berries that ripen in early fall. This shrub provides food, cover, and nesting sites for birds, and larval food for butterflies and moths. Grows 6'-15'. Prefers  full sun to partial shade. NEW
dentatum ‘Blue Muffin’ An exciting new compact selection sporting loads of white spring flowers, and an impressive display of rich blue berries. Makes a great low hedge. Attracts songbirds, too. 3-5’ tall, sun/part sun.
dilatatum 'Cardinal Candy' This selection may be the hardiest Viburnums available! It is well-branched, growing to 6' tall with good production of flowers and bright red fruit. Cardinal Candy is well-named, for the birds will be ever thankful when they see  the thousands  of small, very shiny, scarlet berries this shrub offers from late summer right through midwinter!  NEW
nudum ‘Winterthur’ Lustrous, deep green leaves transform to the most breath-taking red wine autumn color. Spectacular fruit color evolves from white to hot pink to bright blue. Creamy white flowers in May. 5-6’ tall, sun or part sun.
opulus Snowball Viburnum - Large snow-ball flowers in Spring, with colorful cranberry colored fruit appearing in fall to the delight of our feathered friends.  Grows 8' - 10' tall.
plicatum 'Shasta'  Abundant, large lace-cap flowers.  Purple-maroon fall color with bright red fruit.  5'-6' tall, sun or part sun.
rhytidophyllum Leather leaf Viburnum - New! Broadleaf evergreen shrub growing 12' tall, white flowers, red berries in late summer.
trilobum 'American Cranberry' Flat-topped clusters of white flowers up to 4" across bloom in May, providing nectar for butterflies, native bees and other pollinators. Flowers are followed by clusters of brilliant red fruit staying on the plant into late winter when they are finally eaten by birds. New leaves have a reddish cast while fall foliage is yellow through red-purple. Plant in full sun to part shade. Grows 8'-10' tall. NEW
Vitex agnus-castus - Chastetree - An attractive bold medium sized shrub bearing fragrant 12" violet/blue flower spikes in mid-to late summer. Cut back hard in early spring. 4-10’ tall, full sun.
Weigela 'Fine Wine' An improved selection of Weigela Wine & Roses that is more compact, hardier and darker in color. It grows only 2'-4' tall.  It is well branched, with hot pink tubular flowers that are adored by Hummingbirds. A great plant for front of the border, the perennial bed or used as a low foundation plant. NEW
‘Polka’ Many think this is the best pink Weigela! Large bright pink flowers cover this 3’-5’ plant from June to September. Sun.
‘Tango’ A compact Weigela, only 2-3’ tall, bearing deep red flowers and handsome bronze foliage. Very hardy.
'Variegata' Light green variegated foliage and pink flowers, which fade to white, provide a season of color!  4'-6' tall, sun.
‘Wine & Roses’ Intoxicating, dark burgundy leaves shimmer like a fine wine! Hot pink colored flowers against dark glossy foliage, a winner! Sun, 4’-5’ tall. 
Yucca filamentosa - Adam's Needle - Compact rosettes of sword-like green leaves topped by tall spikes of fragrant, ivory white blooms.  Forms dramatic clumps with age.  Use to create contrasting textures as a garden accent or container plant.  Evergreen. Full sun.  Forms clumps to 3'-4' tall, 5' wide, flower spikes 4'-6' tall.
'Bright Edge'  New! Dark green leaves widely and brightly edged in golden yellow.  Sun, part sun.
'Garland Gold'  Both foliage and flowers are outstanding on a drought resistant plant. Produces a dense rosette of 2' long flat leaves with sharply pointed tip. Foliage is a brilliant green and gold. Produces a trunk over time. Blooms early summer with strong stalk of fragrant white bell-shaped flowers. Can be grown in a container, as it is evergreen and fast growing.  3' tall, full sun.  
Zelkova 'Green Vase' - A lovely, massive shade tree with a "vase" shape growing 70'-80' tall at maturity.  This tree is often listed as a replacement for the American Elm since it has the same shape, but is quite disease resistant.  It has a moderate growth rate and likes a sunny exposure.  
 

VINES

 Showy perennial vines accent fence, posts, trellis, mailboxes & lattice coming back bigger and better year after year.     3 Gallon Pots - $12.99

Actinidia Kiwi Vine - New! These are highly ornamental twining vines that produce small hairless green fruits with the same flavor as the larger hairy kiwi.  There are two different species.  You must have a male and female of the same species to produce fruit.
'Issai' Fuzzless, small, fruit can be eaten like a grape without peeling. Juicy emerald-green fruits mature in late September to provide a sweet burst of flavor.  Bears in its second to third year.  Self-pollinating, but plant a second plant close by for higher yields. Very high in Vitamin C. New growth tender to frost, but recovers quickly. Sun. NEW
Campsis radicans 'Flava' - Trumpet Vine - Extremely vigorous vine producing large peachy-yellow trumpet-shaped flowers in Fall. Very vigorous and attractive to hummingbirds. Sun. 
radicans - Trumpet Vine - Old  fashioned orange trumpet flowers, sun.
radicans 'Flamenco' Vigorous climbing vine with clusters of scarlet trumpet-shaped flowers, very attractive to hummingbirds.
x tagliabuana 'Mme. Galen' Big showy salmon-red trumpet flowers. Sun.
Clematis - Showy large-flowering vines, suitable for growing over fences, walls, arbors, pergolas, trellises and poles.  Assorted.
Clematis paniculata - Sweet Autumn Clematis - Millions of creamy white blooms in late summer, autumn. Very fragrant.
Grape Vines - An assortment of red, white and purple grapes widely planted for their sweet, rich taste.  Fruit is excellent for jams, jellies, or snacking!  Vine is great for climbing arbors or pergolas. Sun.
Hydrangea anomala petiolaris - Climbing Hydrangea - Clusters of fragrant flowers and showy white bracts from late spring to early summer. Very slow grower, but certainly worth the wait!
Lonicera x brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet' - Honeysuckle - Scarlet-red trumpets on blue/green foliage. Hummers adore me!
x heckrottii 'Goldflame' Red buds open to pink flowers with yellow centers.  Simply stunning!  Fast growing vine loved by hummingbirds.
japonica 'Hall's' Extremely fragrant "old-fashioned" Honeysuckle. Flowers open creamy white, then turn to yellow. Sun. 
sempervirens 'Blanche Sandman' Deep rose flowers open on light yellow centers.  Flush of bloom in May and June, then off and on until frost.
Parthenocissus tricuspidata  Boston Ivy - Vigorous vine with reddish-bronze new growth turning glossy, dark green in summer and changes to orange-red in fall. This vine bears clusters of blue-black berries. Boston Ivy is one of the best vines for covering structures or supports quickly. Excellent on concrete walls.
Will cover windows and doors when given free rein.
Polygonum aubertii - Fleece Vine or Silver Lace Vine - Twining vine with fragrant, profuse white flowers. Makes a beautiful fence covering. 
Schizophragma - Japanese Hydrangea Vine - Spectacular vine with large flat flowers encircled by white, tear-drop shaped sepals. Great on a north brick wall. Part sun, 40'-50' tall.
Wisteria floribunda - Wisteria - Sweet May-blooming vines, very fast growing, prolific lilac flowers.  Choose from purple or white.  Bottom branches may be trimmed off, to form a main trunk, if this form is desired.

 

WATER PLANTS - AQUATICS

Creating a balance within a pond is water gardening at its best.  It involves having the number and types of plants that render pond water clear and algae free.  Approximately 60 % of the pond surface should be covered with a combination of aquatic plants. 
4.5" Pots - $4.29 or 3 for $12
1 Gallon Pots - 6.29 ea. or 3 for $18  Mix & Match

Acorus - Sweet Flag - Excellent golden foliage growing only 10" high.  The grass-like foliage is dramatic in and around water.  Can tolerate sun, as well as shade.
Calla palustris - Marsh Marigold - Yellow buttercup flowers in spring.  Grows 18" tall in sunny pond locations.
Dulichium arundinacea - Dwarf Water Bamboo grows 18" tall, in a sunny or partly shaded location.  It is winter hardy and can be completely submerged into the pond.
Equisetum hymale - Horsetail Rush - Interesting tube-jointed green stems.  Horsetail rush is one of the oldest known plants. It is a bog plant and when well established, can be submerged into the pond.  Full or part sun, 3' tall.
Hydrocotyle vulgaris - Pennywort  - Adorable shield-shaped green leaves grow only 2" tall in the sunny or partly sunny pond area.  Plant can be completely submerged.  Winter hardy.
Iris versicolor - Blue Flag Iris - Blossoms appear in clusters in June in shades of violet/blue.  This Iris flourishes in moist pond areas, but can also grow well in drier areas.  Sun or part sun.
Iris pseudocorus - Water Iris - Blue or yellow Water Iris make a stunning display in the sunny or partly sunny pond.  They reach a height of 24"-36"  tall and bloom in June.  They are completely winter hardy and will come back year after year for a repeat performance.
Juncus carmens - Carmen's Rush - Narrow bright green leaves grow 2' - 3' tall in the sunny or partly sunny pond.  Good bog plant, which can be completely submerged into the pond.  Winter hardy aquatic plant.
Mentha citrata - Citrus Mint - Citrus scented foliage bears lilac colored flowers all summer.  It's a winter hardy perennial, so welcome it back for years to come.  Sun or part sun.  Grows 12" high.  Plant in moist, boggy or  pond areas.
Myosotis palustris - Water Forget-me-nots - Form dense mats of tiny green leaves, completely covered with delightful blue flowers in Spring & Summer.  They enjoy moist soil, in a sunny or partly shaded garden or pond setting.  Only 6" high. 
Nymphaea - Water Lily - Water lilies, with their floating foliage and colorful flowers, create a visual image unlike any other in the pond area.  They are available in reds, pinks, and yellows.  They provide algae control and help stabilize the pond temperature.  Perennial Water Lilies are hardy, coming back year after year.  They grow  best in sun.  Large Plants - Assorted Colors - Assorted sizes.
Oenanthe javonica - Water Celery - Beautifully variegated foliage grows 12" - 18" in the moist garden or pond area.  It can be completely submerged into the pond.  Sun or part sun.
Phalaris - Ribbon Grass - Ribbon Grass in one of the showiest and easiest of grasses.  It is an excellent groundcover, tough and cold hardy.  Fast spreading in sun or part sun, it grows 12" high.  Roots can be completely submerged into the pond area.
Phragmitis australis - Variegated Spire Reed - Variegated bamboo-like foliage with silvery white flower heads grow 3'-6' tall in the sunny pond area.  It can be submerged into the pond, and is completely winter hardy.
Pontaderia cordata - Pickerel Rush - Deep green calla-lily type leaves bear blue flowers borne on spikes.  They grow 2'-3' tall in the sunny or partly sunny pond area.  Roots can be completely submerged and are winter hardy.
Ranunculus - Buttercup - This perennial buttercup bears red stems, and buttercup yellow flowers.  It grows 12" tall, and likes moist, boggy soil, perfect for pond edging.  Plant in sun or partial shade.  Blooms June - September.
Ruellia - Texas Petunia - Blue or lavender petite petunia-like flowers all summer long.  Reseeds heavily and freely.  Considered an annual in most areas.
Saururus cernuus - Lizard's Tail - Light green foliage grows 24" tall.  Attractive long stem of unusual white flowers.  Full or part sun.  Roots can be submerged, winter hardy.
Scripus tabernaemontani 'Zebrinus' Zebra Rush - Zebra striped foliage grows 3' tall.  Good bog plant for sun or part sun.  Roots can be submerged into the pond area.  Winter hardy.
Thalia dealbata - Hardy Water Canna - Hardy Water Cannas grow in the sunny or partly sunny pond area.  Blue flower spikes appear in July & August.  They are winter hardy to our zone of  6.
Typha angustifolia - Cattail - Large Cattails produce narrow dark green blade foliage, and thin catkins in late summer.  Large cattails grow to 7' tall.
          minima - Dwarf Narrow-leaf Cattail grows 24" tall.  Winter Hardy.
 

 


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