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TREES & SHRUBS D-G Spring 2008
DAPHNE — Fabulous evergreen, semi evergreen and deciduous shrubs for a variety of places in the landscape. Most flower best in sun but they accept some shade, especially in hot summer areas. They prefer nearly neutral, well-drained soil. Plant them where you plan on keeping them--Daphnes resent being moved. And the fragrance of Daphnes, wow! 72340 Daphne bholua — (10°F, USDA Zones 8-9) Just gorgeous with its deep dusky plum buds that open to white flowers with a violet reverse. The flowers effuse a wonderful sweet scent to those nearby. All on a 4 to 6' sturdy, somewhat upright, semievergreen shrub. It tolerates considerable frost but seems to respond best if protected from harsh, winter onslaughts. Does tolerate pollution. 1-2' $26.95 Daphne x burkwoodii — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) A hybrid of D. cneorum x D. caucasica. This species is a semievergreen shrub, upright and densely branched to 3-5'. The fragrant flowers bloom in late spring and some varieties again in autumn. The white to pink or pale purple blooms appear on terminal clusters of 16 flowers each. 70262 Daphne x burkwoodii ‘Carol Mackie’ — This plant has gold-edged leaves, making it doubly attractive. Evergreen or semievergreen, compact to 4'. Flowers are pale pink and fragrant. 1-2' $49.95 71905 Daphne caucasica — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-8) This semi-deciduous shrub reaches 4' in height with an equal spread. The fragrant white flowers are ½" wide and appear in spring and intermittently until frost. It prefers a little shade in hot summer areas but can grow in full sun. The dainty gray-green leaves are small, and with the flowers, they create a soft touch in the landscape. 1-2' $32.95 Daphne cneorum - Rose Daphne, Garland Daphne — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-7) This charming, rounded, evergreen shrub grows 4-6" high and 8-10" wide. Its lance-shaped dark green leaves are covered in ½" dense clusters of pink to rose flowers in late spring. Flowers are strongly fragrant. Provide excellent drainage and shear flowers after blooming to encourage plant vigor. 70285 Daphne cneorum ‘Ruby Glow’ — The prostrate branches on this evergreen shrub are covered with clusters of fragrant dark pink flowers offset against the dark green foliage. Absolutely beautiful! 6-12" $32.95 70168 Daphne x medfordensis‘Lawrence Crocker’ — The rich pink purple flowers bloom all through the summer on top of the narrow, dark green leaves. ‘Lawrence’ grows only 3'' tall and 12'' wide making it a perfect addition to a rock garden. 3-6" $19.95, 6-12" $32.95 70315 Daphne mezereum - February Daphne — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) This is a hardy, deciduous, upright shrub to 5' tall with an equal spread. Sweetly scented lateral clusters of 2-4 flowers of pink to purple appear before the leaves. And the best part, it bursts into flower late winter. Round red fruit add additional color accented by the lance-shaped, pale green to gray-green leaves emerging in spring. 1-2' $37.95 73537 Daphne mezereum ‘Album’ — White form, blooms November through March. Bears yellow fruit. 71244 Daphne x napolitana — (10°F, USDA Zones 8-9) This bushy evergreen shrub sports very fragrant, rose pink flowers opening in spring with repeat flushes during summer and fall. Rarely grows taller than 30" and tolerates alkaline soil. 1-2' $33.95 Daphne odora - Winter Daphne — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-10) This densely branched, rounded evergreen shrub grows in a broadly spreading form to 4'. The heavenly scented, deep, purple-pink with white flowers emerge in early spring in clusters amidst the 3-4" glossy, leathery, deep green leaves. Bloom period is long. This daphne does well in mostly shade and should always be protected from hot afternoon sun. It also likes a little lime at planting time in acid soils. Daphne odora f. alba — A fabulous form much in demand for its wonderfully fragrant creamy white flowers that adorn the dark glossy green foliage. A good container plant that does well in the shade. 1-2' $24.9570773 Daphne odora ‘Aureomarginata’— Has leaves with creamy irregular margins and red-purple edged flowers with paler centers. Another very fragrant form growing into a fine spreading specimen. 6-12" $17.95, 1-2' $39.95 NEW 73871 Daphne odora ‘Zuiko Nishiki’ — This Japanese variety has deep pink buds that open to a lighter tone and give off the wonderful Daphne fragrance to the surrounding area. Bring some indoors! 1-2' $29.95 Daphne retusa — See Daphne tangutica Retusa Group. 72019 Daphne tangutica — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-9) Dense , evergreen shrub with lance-shaped leaves and fragrant clusters of pink-tinged white flowers followed by red fruit. Becomes an elegant 3' by 3' specimen or companion to dwarf conifers or tall perennials. 6-12" $22.95 71246 Daphne tangutica Retusa Group — Syn. Daphne retusa. (0°F, USDA Zones 7-9) An evergreen dwarf shrub reaching about 30" high and wide. The fragrant flowers are borne in terminal clusters of up to 10 or more. The charming blooms are purple-red outside and white within. Fleshy red fruit follow the blooms. 6-12" $22.95, 1-2' $47.95 73442 Daphne x thauma ‘Reginald Farrer’— (0°F, USDA Zones 7-9) A naturally occurring hybrid between D. petraea and D. striata. Introduced into cultivation nearly 100 years ago by Reginald Farrer, it’s particular about its conditions, often not flowering profusely or dropping leaves without warning when unhappy. When happy it is a great miniature (6'' x 10'') for the garden with soft pink flowers contrasting the dark, dense foliage. Wants sharp drainage and organic matter in the soil. Totally worth it! 6-12" $17.95, 1-2' $39.95Daphne x transatlantica — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-8) (D. causasica x D. collina) Mounding, well branched shrubs with thin dark green leaves to 1½''. A prolific bloomer with intoxicating fragrance. Once distributed as D. caucasia, it is on of the most dependable Daphnes.NEW 73856 Daphne x transatlantica ‘Eternal Fragrance’ — As one who never saw a Daphne she didn’t like, you might not believe me, but this is a truly outstanding plant! Its rounded, full 2-3’ is just right to tuck into just about any sunny site. The strong scented flowers cover the plant in early spring and then again in about 4 to 6 weeks and repeats until fall!!!! They knew what they were doing when they named this one. 2-3' $65.95 72343 Daphne x transatlantica ‘Summer Ice’ — A very prolific bloomer with the same shape as ‘Jim’s Pride’ with silvery edged leaves, giving the shrub an overall shimmer, especially in summer. 6-12" $29.95, 1-2' $33.95 DAVIDIA Davidia involucrata - Dove Tree — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) This uncommon tree native to China, has the most unusual, showy blooms! The flowers suggest white doves nesting among the large green leaves. The foliage turns a beautiful yellow in the fall when the conditions are right. Protect newly planted trees in cold winter areas the first few years. The Dove Tree becomes hardier as it ages. A specimen with a grand structure providing lovely shade. We have a 30' specimen at the nursery which is the "talk of the town" when it flowers. Grows best in well-drained, moist soil and prefers light shade, especially where summers are warm. 70084 Davidia involucrata ‘Crimson Spring’ — We are excited to have this variety. It is everything we love about Davidia involucrata with the added bonus of burgundy to crimson new growth. Hurray for spring! 3-6" $32.95, 3-4' $69.95 DEUTZIA — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) Deutzias are trouble free when grown in well drained soil in full sun to part shade. The beautiful flowers emerge abundantly in spring, a joy in any setting. A deciduous shrub that can be pruned with great results after it blooms. Deutzia x elegantissima — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-8) A cross between D. purpurascens and D. sieboldiana.73228 Deutzia x elegantissima ‘Rosealind’ — A lovely compact form of Deutzia that grows to about 4' x 4' with deep carmine pink flowers on graceful arching branches. 1-2' $16.95 Deutzia gracilis — Slender deutzia is a graceful, free-flowering form with deep green leaves and perfect, pure white flowers. It likes full sun to light shade. Usually only grows to 2-4' but can reach 6'. Good in large borders. 72344 Deutzia gracilis‘Chardonnay Pearls’ — A lovely accent shrub for contrast in the border with its beautiful, scorch resistant, lime green foliage that retains its color all summer. Shining pearl-like buds sit amongst and above the foliage then burst into pretty white blossoms in May and June. In hot summer areas give it some afternoon shade. eutzia x hybrida — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-8) The selections from this Deutzia cross are prolific bloomers on medium-sized shrubs. One of the nicest deciduous shrubs for size, shape, and interest in the garden. Prefers part shade in hot summer areas but can take full sun. Blooms in May or June.71519 Deutzia x hybrida ‘Magicien’ — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) Syn. ‘Strawberry Fields’. Cloaked in beautiful flowers amidst shiny leaves, this medium-sized shrub grows neatly to 4-6'. The purple flower buds open to reveal lighter purple-pink flowers edged in white. 2-3' $21.95, 3-4' $34.95, 4-5' $42.95 DISANTHUS — Plant it in rich, humus soil with ample moisture and protection from strong winds and hot sun. Give it some sun for the best development of its spectacular fall color! 70360 Disanthus cercidifolius — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) This shrub, native to Japan, is very showy in autumn displaying deep red leaves with tints of orange and purple. In the spring and summer the rounded heart-shaped foliage is heavily veined and dark green. It bears numerous dark purple flowers less than 1" across and forms a spreading shrub of 8-12' high. 6-12" $11.95, 1-2' $15.95, 3-4' $18.95, EDGEWORTHIA 71713 Edgeworthia papyrifera — (10°F, USDA Zones 8-10) This oriental cousin of the daphne is a deciduous shrub growing to 6' tall. The dropping of the leaves in fall expose the graceful branching of the plant and the fine flaky bark which is used in China to make a high-grade paper. Pale yellow, fragrant flowers are borne in large clusters in late winter, even before the lime green leaves. 2-3' $49.95 ELAEAGNUS — See additional listings in Fruiting section. 72129 Elaeagnus x ebbingei — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-9) A fast growing evergreen shrub with a dense rounded, spreading habit to 10' x 10' wide. Large, gray-green, leathery leaves have silvery undersides. Heavily scented flowers bloom in the fall, followed by edible, orange-red berries in the spring. This is a very adaptable shrub that does well, once established, in all but very soggy soils, sun or shade. 1-2' $12.95, 3-4' $19.95 71310 Elaeagnus x ebbingei ENKIANTHUS 70217 Enkianthus campanulatus - Redvein Enkianthus — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-9) This erect-branched Japanese species will grow to 8-10' and invite comment after comment with its autumn foliage of every shade from yellow to red. Abundant, cup-shaped flowers of creamy-bronze with red veining appear in pendulous clusters and last for almost the entire month of May. A super shrub or small tree, easy to grow. 2-3' $19.95, 3-4' $29.95 72346 Enkianthus campanulatus ‘Akatuki’ — A 92 year "old wise man" from Japan visited a favorite grower of ours and offered him, among other very special selections, this Enkianthus, now finally available for us to offer for sale. We are still watching this one but its early signs suggest it will be stockier than the species with heavier clusters of larger flowers, that are lighter colored than the species. 3-4' $25.95 70266 Enkianthus campanulatus ‘Red Bells’ — The cup-shaped flowers hang beautifully in clusters that show heavy red veining, making them look like, well, red bells! Superb red foliage in the fall. An excellent plant for year round color. 2-3' $39.95 71621 Enkianthus campanulatus ‘Showy Lantern’ — This Enkianthus has lovely flowers, pink with red to burgundy streaks, that hang in full clusters. When planted in full sun it has flaming red fall foliage. 6-12" $18.95, 2-3' $25.9571248 Enkianthus campanulatus ‘Siko-kianus’ — Flower buds are dark maroon which open to bell shaped, dark brick-red flowers with streaks of light pink. 1-2' $39.95 70985 Enkianthus campanulatus ‘Variegatus’ — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) This delightful plant has small medium green leaves with a wide lovely cream border. The beautiful foliage and the pink flowers that appear each April-May make this a must have plant for everyone . 1-2' $30.95 73482 Enkianthus campanulatus ‘Very Red’ — Direct from Japan to our grower this Enkianthus is slower growing and more shrublike than others they have grown. Leaves and flowers are both smaller on this form than the species. Foliage red-purple we love in fall. Flowers are a dark red borne in clusters. A treasure. 1-2' $25.95 73280 Enkianthus cernuus — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-8) This species is native to Japan and grows to be an 8’x8’ shrub. White bell-shaped fringed flowers hang delicately from the upright branches. 1-2' $19.95ERICA - HEATH Erica x darleyensis - Twisted Heath — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-7) A hybrid of E. carnea and E. erigena. A small spreading shrub up to 24" tall providing a broad mound of color and a long season of winter bloom. Plant will tolerate some alkaline soil. 772096 Erica x darleyensis ‘Kramer’s Rote’ — Magenta flowers. CONT. $4.95 71367 Erica x darleyensis ‘Mediterranean Pink’ — Pink flowers. CONT. $4.95 71368 Erica x darleyensis ‘Mediterranean White’ — White flowers. CONT. $4.95 NEW 73874 Erica x darleyensis ‘Silberschmelze’— The name aptly means "molton silver"Sweet scented white bell flowers in clusters from December to May on dense evergreen mounds 1-2’ high and 2-3’ wide that will withstand even coastal winds. CONT. $4.95 NEW 73875 Erica x darleyensis ‘Spring Surprise’— Dark rose flowers from March to May on dark green plants of a broadly upright structure. It is a tetraploid from Kurt Kramer’s breeding program. Nice. CONT. $4.95 72098 Erica x darleyensis ‘White Perfection’ — Pure white flowers. CONT. $4.95 ESCALLONIA — (10°F, USDA Zones 8-9) Escallonias make a beautiful flowering hedge. They have a long summer flowering season and readily accept any pruning or shaping or form attractive shrubs without trimming. They adapt to most soils but prefer well-draining; give full sun for best flowers and foliage and shelter from drying winds. Escallonias will recover quickly if damaged by freeze. Very drought tolerant once established.71410 Escallonia ‘Gold Brian’ — This voluptuous evergreen shrub is clothed in medium sized, rounded leaves of gold! In early spring and again in fall this gold is kissed with pink. Raspberry-pink flowers bloom freely over a long period during summer. Good sun is needed to keep the nice gold coloring, but won’t like a hot spot. 1-2' $19.95, 3-4' $32.95 72350 Escallonia x exoniensis ‘Terri’ — A nice dwarf variety to 24'' with deep pink flowers. 2-3' $29.95 EUCALYPTUS 70775 Eucalyptus cinerea - Corkscrew or Silver Dollar Gum — (10°F, USDA Zones 8-10) Juvenile foliage on this tree gives it the descriptive common name. The tree is medium sized with decorative silvery gray leaves and fibrous bark. 4-5' $49.95 Euonymus alatus - Burning Bush — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-9) This species is renown for putting on one of the most brilliant fall color displays from yellow orange to vibrant red in full sun. Shade will create a pink glow on this dense, 15' x 10' deciduous shrub. The 2 to 3" leaves are obovate, toothed and dark green in summer, forming large, rounded bushes. Small reddish purple fruit appear in autumn attracting the birds. 70546 Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’ — This dwarf growing form reaches 4-6' tall. 2-3' $33.95 70386 Euonymus bungeanus ‘Pink Lady’ — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) This Euonymus is considered to be either a large shrub or small tree as it will reach 20' in height and 15' in width. Deciduous or semievergreen with graceful arching branches. Finely toothed, oval 4" leaves change to yellow and pink in the fall followed by yellowish white fruit tinged with pink. 4-5' $45.95, 5-6' $55.95 Euonymus europaeas - European Spindletree — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-9) Very different flowers and fruit make this quite a unique plant. Bright pink seed capsules open to show off dangling orange red fruit. And then, intense yellow fall foliage completes the spindletree buffet. What an unusual plant this makes in the garden.72231 Euonymus europaeas ‘Red Cap’ — Selected for it’s especially persistent and abundant bright red fruit. 3-4' $39.95 70230 Euonymus europaeas ‘Red Cascade’ — This broadly conical deciduous shrub or small tree bears oval, scalloped, dark green leaves and produces an abundance of ¾" red fruit. It glows red in the fall. 3-4' $39.95, 4-5' $45.95 Euonymus fortunei - Wintercreeper — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) This is a variable species with a large range of leaf types. A fast growing evergreen, this shrub is a delightfully bright spot in the garden in all seasons. 70615 Euonymus fortunei ‘Coloratus’ — The summer dark green leaves turn purple-red from late autumn to winter in cold weather on this fast growing ground cover. 2-3' $22.95 70233 Euonymus fortunei ‘Harlequin’ — Each leaf is touched with a bright white variegation. 3-6" $8.95 72581 Euonymus fortunei ‘Woolong Ghost’ — Deep green leaves are narrow and elongated with silvery white veins. This is a really nice low-growing groundcover that spreads fairly quickly to 3-4’. Collected in 1996 by Don Hinkley in Yunnan"sNature Preserve. 3-6" $10.95, 2-3' $29.95 71679 Euonymus hamiltonianus ssp. sieboldianus - Yeddo Euonymus — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-7) This deciduous, coarsely textured small tree or shrub will reach 10-15' with equal spread. Dark green obovate to oblong leaves turn purplish in the fall. Fruit are 4-lobed, pink with white seeds and orange arils. The pink fruit capsules are really outstanding on this plant. The leaves are yellow, pink and red in autumn. 2-3' $19.95, 3-4' $25.95 Euonymus japonicus — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) This evergreen species can be a shrub or small tree to 12'. Ideal for hedging. The dark green glossy leaves are obovate, leathery and up to 2½'' long. The flower, a 4-petaled greenish white cyme, appears in June. Spherical, winged fruit follow in late summer and early fall.NEW 71804 Euonymus japonicus ‘Microphyllus Variegatus’ — Waxy, petite, deep green leaves with white marging. Waxy, petite, deep green leaves with white margins and grows to 2' tall. Charming. 1-2' $16.95 72130 Euonymus japonicus ‘Rokujo’ — This is a new, slow-growing miniature Euonymus with tiny red-green leaves that have a slight white variegation. Reaching only 1' tall and 8' wide at maturity, this would make a great little trough or rock garden plant. 3-6" $11.95, 2-3' $16.95 FABIANA NEW 73872 Fabiana imbricata ‘Alba’ — (15°F, USDA Zones 9-10) An evergreen haeath-like shrub native to the mountains of South America. It produces small white flowers in early summer. 1-2' $16.95 FAGUS - BEECH 71200 Fagus sylvatica - European Beech — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-7) The classic, statuesque beech of Gothic novels. Somewhat spreading or columnar, growing 60-80' tall. Known for its fall color, F. sylvatica turns a coppery yellow and orange each year. Not only a fabulous specimen shade tree but also excellent for hedging. The bark is gray and smooth, developing an elephant hide appearance with age. Withstands a variety of soil conditions as long as it is well drained but prefers slightly acidic soil. Plant purple leaved varieties in full sun and the yellow-leaved varieties in partial shade. Does not do well with extreme heat. 2-3' $17.95 73271 Fagus sylvatica ‘Ansorgei’ — This is an old, pendulous variety that was introduced in 1891 but seldom offered. A very delicate looking tree with narrow, willowlike, linear leaf lobes of dark burgundy. More of a shrub than a tree, growing to about 6' in 10 years, which would make it an excellent specimen tree for small areas. 1-2' $56.95 70073 Fagus sylvatica ‘Asplenifolia’ - Fernleaf Beech — Deeply cut, long narrow leaves give a delicate appearance to this fern-leaf beech. The spreading habit makes it a particularly nice ornamental tree. 1-2' $29.95 73272 Fagus sylvatica ‘Aurea Pendula’ — As the name implies this is a bright yellow-leaved weeping beech and it has strongly cascading branches. Though it has been in cultivation since around 1900, it is seldom seen on the market. May sunburn when planted in strong afternoon sun, so give this jewel some shade. 1-2' $29.95 NEW 73877 Fagus sylvatica ‘Rotundifolia’— While this variety has been in cultivation since the 1800s, it is rarely offered. It should be better know. As its’ name implies, it has round leaves . 1-2' $24.95 NEW 73888 Fagus sylvatica ‘Cockleshell’ — slow growing somewhat columnar form, glossy, round green leaves. 1-2' $24.95 71324 Fagus sylvatica ‘Dawyck Gold’ — Has an elegantly narrow, columnar habit to 60' x 22'. Yellow new growth turns to rich green and then to golden yellow again in the fall. Perfect fit into that corner and then planted in front with purple or blue foliage shrubs. 1-2' $39.95, 2-3' $49.95, 4-5' $52.95, 5-6' $119.95, 6-7' $169.95 70294 Fagus sylvatica ‘Purple Fountain’ — A very narrow, upright purple beech with an interesting, graceful habit. The top branches remain erect, while older secondary branches become pendulous. All are coated with lustrous purple foliage in the spring. The small stature, to 12' with a 3' spread, allows those gardeners with limited space an opportunity to own a fine specimen beech. 6-12" $25.95 70234 Fagus sylvatica ‘Red Obelisk’ —This less common cultivar sports dissected leaves emerging a dark red-purple, often mixed with a sprinkling of even lighter margined leaves throughout--a very appealing textural effect. It will grow up to 1' each year, eventually forming a tree of 50-60' in height with a columnar shape. 2-3' $44.95 71660 Fagus sylvatica ‘Riversii’ — Another form of this most stately tree. The black-purple leaves clothe the branches like a velvet stole. Leaves will glisten royally in the sunshine. This selection becomes a large, dignified specimen. 1-2' $19.95, 4-5' $69.95, 5-6' $119.95 71160 Fagus sylvatica ‘Rohanii’ — This dusky purple foliaged cultivar shows off its unusual dusky purple leaves through early summer when they change to a deep green. It’s a vigorous grower! 1-2' $32.95 70275 Fagus sylvatica ‘Roseo Marginata’ — Syn. ‘Tricolor’. Purple leaves with an irregular rose and lighter pink border grace this very beautiful tree. It shows off best in light shade as its shiny foliage can sunburn. It grows into a beautifully shaped 30’ specimen, turning heads everywhere it’s planted. 5-6' $79.95 FORSYTHIA 71725 Forsythia ‘Arnold Dwarf’ — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) A hybrid of F. x intermedia and F. japonica var. saxatilis. A few yellow-green flowers may appear on young plants and become more abundant as the plant matures, generally 5-6 years. Finely serrated bright green leaves on arching branches. Growing to 3' high and 7' wide with a creeping habit. 2-3' $19.95 72292 Forsythia giraldiana ‘Golden Times’ — This terrific forsythia may be a little shy flowering, however, the foliage more than makes up for it. Leaves emerge bright yellow, as foliage ages, some of the leaf centers become green and the leaf margins turn creamy white. 1-2' $15.95 Forsythia x intermedia - Border Forsythia — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) Deciduous shrub with upright, loose, arching habit quickly reaching 8-10' in height and 10’ in width. Leaves are opposite, 3-5" long, dark green above, lighter green beneath. Flowers are pale to dark yellow with 4 petals, blooming in March-April, on old wood. 71596 Forsythia x intermedia ‘Beatrix Farrand’ — Arching branches of prolific bright golden yellow flowers bloom in February, before the emerald green leaves unfurl, and continue through April. This bush has an erect habit and grows to 8' or more. 3-4' $29.95 70597 Forsythia x intermedia ‘Fiesta’ — A fiesta of color is the trademark of this unique forsythia. The foliage is bright yellow and green, stems are red, and to top it all off, you have beautiful yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. Grows to 5' tall and will also grow in partial shade. 6-12" $9.95, 1-2' $11.95 71771 Forsythia x intermedia Gold Tide™ — This is a first choice, well-branched compact grower or groundcover that grows only 1½' tall and 5' wide. Mixing well with the moss green foliage is an abundance of grapefruit yellow blooms. 6-12" $11.95, 3-4' $19.95 72295 Forsythia x intermedia ‘Golden Peep’ — This introduction from France is a welcome addition to the spring blooming forsythias. A dwarf that blooms heavily and reliably on young growth and has deep golden flowers on a plant 1½ to 2½' tall. Excellent for a spot of spring color in large or small gardens. 6-12" $10.9573581 Forsythia x intermedia Show Off™ppaf — Syn. Mindor. Not your mother’s variety of Forsythia. This nearly incandescent, yellow flowered shrub, is just what our bleary eyes need in February and March! Growing to 4-6' high and wide this one will draw attention to your space. 6-12" $11.95, 1-2' $16.95Forsythia viridissima - Greenstem Forsythia — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) Clusters of bright yellow flowers, stained green, decorate this lovely green stem forsythia. The stiff upright branches remain olive green for several seasons. Deep green lance shaped leaves flush purple in the fall. Grows to 6-10' tall.73825 72341 Forsythia viridissima var. koreana‘Kumson’ — If you’ve always thought forsythia were boring plants when out of bloom, here’s one for you. Excellent variegated foliage, unique for a forsythia, and not the usual variegation: sturdy green leaves with an attractive spiderweb of silver/white veins. Soft yellow flowers burst forth in early spring, often with suffused, green tones. In fall the leaves turn a wonderful bronze-green-purple. 4 to 6' tall and wide. Yes, unique! 6-12" $9.95 FOTHERGILLA 70553 Fothergilla gardenii - Dwarf Fothergilla — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) The lowest growing of Fothergillas, 2-3' tall or up to 5', this form has 1" long white flower spikes and thimble-like flowers. The leaf is dark to almost blue-green, turning to yellow, orange and scarlet in the fall. It does well in partial shade, but the flowers and colors are best when planted in full sun with moist, well-drained, acidic soil. CONT. $6.95 70669 Fothergilla gardenii ‘Blue Mist’ — A very nice form with glaucous blue foliage and mounded growth habit to 3' or more. The leaves hold longer than some of the other varieties, and it is a nice contrast to the normal green in the summer garden. Flowers are honey scented, and appear April-May. 1-2' $17.95 73486 Fothergilla gardenii ‘Harold Epstein’ — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) Very small form of Fothergilla, 15'’ x 18'’, will fill out very quickly. Leaves are small, young ones are wine red maturing through a medium green to a deep green. Fall colors are rich oranges and reds. Before the leaves in spring your garden will be graced with spikes of white honey-scented flowers. 3-6" $14.95, 1-2' $19.95 71807 Fothergilla gardenii ‘Mt. Airy’ — This plant has a more upright habit, growing to 3-5'. Foliage is a good, dark green in summer, turning beautiful yellow, orange and red in fall. Numerous white flowers. 6-12" $14.95, 1-2' $17.95NEW 73817 Fothergilla gardenii ‘Windy City’ — This is a great dwarf to 3-4', creamy white, fragrant flowers on this full compact plant. Its yellow to orange-red fall color is outstanding. 3-6" $8.95 70287 Fothergilla major - Large Fothergilla — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) Syn. F. monticola. Known for its conspicuous brush-like, white flower spikes in spring, this medium sized multi stemmed shrub also gives an especially colorful display of crimson in the fall. It is equal in beauty to the magnificent F. gardenii, only it makes a larger plant, faster. Grows to 6-10' tall. Best suited to partial shade in hotter summer areas, it requires moist, acid soil. 6-12" $11.95 70110 Fothergilla major ‘Blue Shadow’ — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) A vigorous fothergilla—excellent for the novice as well as advanced gardener. Our favorite trait is the powdery blue foliage. We love this new option for a 3-4' shrub. So lovely! 2-3' $17.95 FRANKLINIA 73220 Franklinia alatamaha — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) A rare and interesting small tree, to 20' now found only in cultivation. The large leaves are lustrous green above and pale beneath in summer and turn to scarlet crimson before dropping in the fall. Lovely, creamy white cup-shaped flowers open during hot, late summer days continuing on into fall some years. It’s a striking show: white flowers at the same time as the scarlet foliage! Native to Georgia, but hardy to Massachusetts. It is not a fast grower and prefers moist but well drained, acidic soil. 3-4' $26.95, 4-5' $124.95, 5-6' whip $79.95 FUCHSIA — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-11) unless otherwise noted. Grow in fertile, well drained soil, providing a deep winter mulch in colder areas. Keep just moist in winter, but water regularly and fertilize weekly during growing season.73375 Fuschia thymifolia — (20°F, USDA Zones 9-11) Tiny, shiny green foliage similar to miniature holly leaves densely clothe this fuchsia from Mexico. Growing only 1' tall, in summer is host to diminutive rosy red flowers. Great for the shady miniatures garden or bonsai culture. 1-2' $11.95 GARDENIA Gardenia augusta — (10°F, USDA Zones 8-10) Syn. Gardenia jasminoides. Medium to large, bushy shrub with glossy, deep green leaves. Produces white to creamy-white, extremely fragrant flowers from summer to autumn. Requires acidic, well drained and moist soil. Also needs protection from wind and cold, but can be planted in either full sun or partial shade. 71965 Gardenia augusta ‘Kleim’s Hardy’ — Dark green, leathery, lustrous leaves are 2 to 4" long and 1 to 2" wide. These leaves provide the perfect backdrop for the single, waxy, white and beautifully fragrant flowers that bloom May-July. 1-2' $27.95 GARRYA 71117 Garrya elliptica - Silk Tassel Tree — (10°F, USDA Zones 8-10) Native to the West Coast, this shrub has branches that are covered with a soft down early in growth. The leaves are a leathery, dark green. The male plant of this variety is a magnificent evergreen, draped during the early months with long, greyish green catkins. The female has long clusters of purple-brown fruit. This is a very ornamental plant of both genders in the winter months. Give moderately fertile, well drained soil in full sun to partial shade. 1-2' $14.95 70293 Garrya elliptica ‘James Roof’ — Long tapering catkins of yellow-green are produced from December to February. While they aren’t brightly colored, they more than make up for this by appearing in the winter garden when other plants are looking dull and dreary. Ideal for poor soil conditions. 1-2' $19.95, 2-3' $24.95 GAULNETTYA 71468 Gaulnettya wisleyensis ‘Wisley Pearl’ — (-40°F, USDA Zone 3-8) This is a bigeneric hybrid of gaultheria and pernettya, reaching about 2' in height. It has small white flowers and bunches of beautiful maroon fruits that appear in fall and winter. It is most unusual and is very rare in cultivation. Superb and quite different! 6-12" $15.95 GAULTHERIA — Including the wintergreens, Gaultheria need to be provided with acidic to neutral, peaty, moist soil in partial shade. If you give them plenty of moisture, they will tolerate being in the sun, but the site needs to be permanently moist. Gaultheria mucronata — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-10) Syn. Pernettya mucronata. This evergreen shrub has spine tipped leaves and small bell-shaped pink to white flowers that appear in the spring and are followed by pretty rose colored berries. The shrubs stay about 2-3' tall. Plant two or more bushes to produce berries. 70221 Gaultheria mucronata ‘Pink Snowdrop’™ — Brilliant pink fruit sets on this variety after the delicate flowers fall. The sweet tasting fruit will entice those adventurous enough to try this unusual snowdrop. 6-12" $19.95 70223 Gaultheria mucronata ‘Snowdrop’™ — Tasty white berries are borne on this charming plant amidst a background of small green foliage. 6-12" $19.95 71471 Gaultheria procumbens - Wintergreen — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-8) A beautiful, hardy creeping, rhizomatous groundcover grows to 6" tall, with shiny, deep green foliage. The flowers are white, urn-shaped bells, which produce showy, edible red berries of wintergreen flavor. Space 1-2' apart for good coverage. 3-6" $5.95 71472 Gaultheria shallon - Salal — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-8) This West coast native will grow from 1-2' tall in dry soil, and 4-5' tall in shade and moist soil. A compact bushy evergreen that spreads by suckers, this plant produces small, white to pinkish bells in loose clusters on red stalks from March-June. Birds enjoy the edible, but bland, black fruit. Makes a good fill in plant for cut flowers, and is excellent as a large ground cover. 3-6" $4.95, 6-12" $11.95 GINKGO — See the Conifer Section 04/30/08 |
