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ABELIA

x grandiflora  ‘Edward Goucher’                  USDA 6-9

 (Dwarf Pink  Abelia)

The new growth foliage has a reddish color on graceful, slender branches.   Purple-pink flowers  bloom from May-June through  frost . Partially deciduous.  Used for low-maintenance hedge, growing 3-4’ in height. Plant in full sun to partial shade.  

x grandiflora                                         USDA 6-9

Glossy Abelia

A medium to fast growing, dense, multi-stemmed, semi-evergreen spreading shrub.    It prefers well-drained, moist acid soil.  Slightly fragrant white-flushed pink flowers lasts from May-June through frost. At full growth, they may reach  3-6’  by 3-6’.  Full sun to ½ shade.

x. grandiflora ‘Little Richard                      USDA 6-9

‘Little Richard Abelia

A very compact mounding Abelia, great for small spaces.  Vivid green foliage turning tangerine pink in fall.  Loads of small, white open bell flowers bloom in late spring or early summer.  Excellent foundation plant under windows or front of a shrub border, low informal hedge plant.  Evergreen or semi-deciduous.  Fast growing to 3’ tall and wide.  Full or partial sun.

x grandiflora ‘Sherwoodii’                           USDA 6-9

Sherwood Abelia

Growth habit is more dense and compact than most abelias.  Grows 3 to 3 ½’ high and 4 to 4 ½’ wide.  Small leaves turn purple green in winter.  A good plant for mass plantings.  Sun or partial shade.

ASIATIC JASMINE                 USDA 4-7     

 (Trachelospermum asiaticum)

Normally used as a groundcover but may be grown as a vine.  A small-leaved evergreen.  Can grown up to 20’ if not pruned or if trimmed will form a dense mat becoming several inches deep.  Heat and drought tolerant.  Seldom produces creamy white, star shaped blooms if left unattended.

AUCUBA

japonica                                      USDA 7-10

Japanese  Aucuba

Leaves are large glossy dark throughout the season but should be planted in shady areas as the younger leaves left exposed to the hot sun will turn black.   Use under the canopy of large trees and in ground cover plantings, foundation plantings on the north and east side of homes.  Prefers well-drained, moist soils.  Must be planted in shady areas.

BAMBOO

bambusa ‘oldhamii’                                 USDA  8-11

Giant Timber Bamboo

Best bamboos used for large, dense screens.   Has erect sturdy stems reaching 4 inches in diameter and heavy foliage. These plants grow in a non-invasive clumping habit. Evergreen. Fast-growing to 25-45’ tall.  Full to partial sun. 

phyllostachys aurea                                 USDA 8-11

Golden Bamboo

The new foliage is dark green aging to a brilliant yellow on dense branches and erect stiff polished stems. Formed from spreading underground runners. Excellent for hedge or tub plants.  A fast growing plant reaching 15-25’ mature height.  An Evergreen plant, prefers full to partial sun .

asa pygmaea                                          USDA 5-11                  

Dwarf Bamboo

Airy, feathery look to the slender canes.  Low, dense clumps make a beautiful  border plant or ground cover. Makes a nice addition  to a rock garden.  Spreads quickly with underground stems.  Fast grower to 1’ tall. Evergreen.  Full to partial shade.

shibataea kumasasa                              USDA 7-11

Okame-Zasa Bamboo

Does not resemble bamboo but makes an excellent short hedge or tall ground cover.  The stalks ziz-zag with stubby side branches holding broad deep green short leaves.  Evergreen growing 3-6’ tall, 2’ wide.  Moderate grower. Full to partial shade.

BERBERIS

x gladwynensis                                         USDA 6-9

William Penn Barberry

This shrub has a dense  mounded  growth  habit.  Evergreen foliage is lustrous dark green in summer turning to bronze in winter. Bright yellow flowers bloom April-May.  Excellent evergreen hedge  for mass planting or barrier plant. Mature height of 4’.   Enjoys full to partial sun.  

thunbergii aurea                                        USDA 4-8

Yellow Barberry

A deciduous shrub with bright yellow growth except in shade.  In the shade, they turn yellow-green.  Good accent plant for contrast.  This is a dense slow growing shrub reaching 3-4’ at full maturity.  It prefers  full sun.  

thunbergii atropurpurea                          USDA 4-8

‘Crimson Pygmy’ Dwarf Japanese Barberry

This is a low, dense plant with burgundy foliage showing the best color if in full sun.   It makes an excellent foundation plant with multiple uses in landscaping,  Grows from 1 ½’ to 2’ tall and 2 ½’ to 3” wide.  Deciduous.  Prefers full sun.  

thunbergii ‘Concorde’                                USDA 4-8

Concorde Barberry

Small compact shrub grows 24” tall.  It has dark purple leaves making this a favorite for planting in small areas.  Prefers full sun.

thunbergii  ‘Rose Glow’                             USDA 4-8

Rose Glow Japanese Barberry’

The new foliage is rose-pink,  becoming mottled with deeper red-purple splotches gradually maturing to a deep reddish purple.  It produces yellow  blooms  in  spring  with bright red berries in fall and winter. Deciduous slow growing shrub 5-6’.   Prefers full sun.

BUDDLEIA

davidii ‘Black Knight’                                  USDA 5-9

Black Knight Butterfly Bush

Showy, summer blooming shrub which bears arrays  of  fragrant,  very  dark  violet-purple flower spikes that attract butterflies. Long  narrow dark green leaves, smooth white underside. Deciduous, Slightly hardier than other varieties.  It is a rapid growing bush 6-8’ high, 4-6’ wide. Full to partial shade.    

davidii ‘Monite’                                          USDA 5-9

Petite Snow  Butterfly Bush

Conical clusters  show a beautiful white summer color with terrific fragrance that attracts butterflies. Excellent background or accent plant. Deciduous to semi-evergreen. Full to partial sun.  Fast-growing 4-6’ tall, 3-5’ wide. 

davidii ‘Pink Delight’                                   USDA 5-9

Pink Delight Butterfly Bush

Butterflies are attracted to the delightful fragrance of bright pink conical clusters  of  flowers  in summer. Good background or accent plant with a compact growing habit. Deciduous, 6-8’ Height, 4–6’ wide.  Partial sun.  

davidii ‘Royal Red’                                    USDA 5-9

Royal Red  Butterfly Bush

Rich purple-red long  conical clusters of flowers in summer makes this a good accent plant for fragrance garden used to attract butterflies.   Fast grower to 6-8’ tall, 4-6’ wide. Deciduous. Partial sun.

davidii  ‘White Delight’                              USDA 5-9

White Delight  Butterfly Bush

Showy, summer  blooming  shrubs  that have  exciting arrays of light fragrant, creamy white flower spikes;  long  narrow  dark green leaves.   A rapid grower to 6-8’ high, 4-6’ wide.  Partial sun. 

nanhoensis ‘Blue Gnome’                           USDA 5-9

Blue Gnome Butterfly Bush

Grayish-green foliage with lilac-blue flowers on tips to attract butterflies.  Medium size shrub, 3-4’.  Partial sun.  

BUXUS

microphylla ‘Winter Gem’                           USDA 5-9

Winter Gem Boxwood

A Great evergreen for small hedges; densely branched with light green foliage in spring retaining its dark color of mature foliage through severe winters.  Measures  4’ high, 3’ wide,  Full to partial sun. 

microphylla koreana ‘Wintergreen’             USDA 4-9

Wintergreen Boxwood

A small dense growing compact shrub with dark green oval-shaped leaves retaining their color through winter.  Excellent plant for hedges or individual planting.  Grows 15-18” tall, vigorous grower when young.  Evergreen.   Full sun to partial shade.

sempervirens                                        USDA 5-6

American Boxwood

Lustrous dark green leaves on top, light to yellowish green below in all seasons.  Creamy clusters of fragrant flowers occurs in April-May.  Good for hedges, formal gardens, topiary work or in mass plantings.  Normally grows 15-20’ tall but can attain 30’.  Full Sun.

x ‘Green Mountain’                                  USDA 4-9

Green Mountain Boxwood

Dense cone-shaped  upright shrub with bright green leaves, maintaining their color through winter.  Excellent for a hedge plant.  Evergreen. Moderate grower 5’ tall and 3’ wide.  Full to partial sun.