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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!
Daphne x burkwoodii — (-20oF,
USDA Zones 5-8) A hybrid of D. cneorum x D. caucasica. This
species is a semi evergreen 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. The medium to dark green leaves are lance shaped and 1½" in length.
 
71143 Daphne x burkwoodii ‘Briggs Moonlight’
— Creamy yellow
leaves trimmed with dark green on the outer edges. It has exceptional foliage,
and in spring, bears terminal clusters of fragrant white to pink flowers. It
is a hardy 4 x 4’ shrub. Definitely protect from hot afternoon sun. One grower
here prunes it fairly heavily each year to encourage multiple new growth stems
from the base. SOLD OUT
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.
6-12" $29.95, 1-2’ $56.95
Daphne odora - Winter Daphne — (0oF,
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.
73412 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. 6-12" $19.95
70773 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" $24.95, 1-2’ $39.95
74089 Daphne odora
‘Mae-jima’ — NEW Broad creamy white variegated leaves with light pink
fragrant flowers. Full sun. Ht. 3ft. Zone 7. 1-2’ $31.95
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’ $39.95
Daphne retusa — See Daphne
tangutica Retusa Group.
73441 Daphne x
rollsdorfii ‘Wilhelm Schacht’— (-10oF, USDA
Zones 6-8) ( D. collina x D. petraea.) A fragrant dwarf rosy
flowered Daphne that blooms in mid spring. Has dark green leaves and a
bushy habit, eventually reaching 20", in our lifetimes expect to see it 12". As
with most Daphnes, don’t overwater and it likes full sun and well-drained
soil. 6-12" $29.95
Daphne tangutica — (0oF,
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.
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71246 Daphne tangutica Retusa
Group — Syn. Daphne retusa. (0oF, 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. 1-2’ $56.95
72019
Daphne
x transatlantica — (-10oF,
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. Plant in full sun to part shade in humus rich,
well drained soil.
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. 6-12" $29.95, 1-2’ $45.95
72342 Daphne x transatlantica ‘Jim’s
Pride’ — Lovely, semievergreen, rounded form that has dense clusters of
very fragrant flowers in mid to late spring and intermittently through summer
and fall. Masses of magenta buds burst open to show white inside with a
distinct golden eye. Slow growing to 3’ x 3’. 1-2’ $39.95
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.
1-2’ $79.95
73983 Daphne x whiteorum
‘Kilmeston’ — (10oF, USDA Zones 8-9) A dwarf evergreen shrub
growing to 1ft by 2ft. A dense bushy habit with dark grey-green leaves. Redish-purple
buds open to deep pink in April and again June-September. 6-12" $25.95
DAVIDIA
71730 Davidia involucrata - Dove
Tree — (-10oF, 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. 6-7’ $139.95
 
71993 Davidia involucrata
‘Sonoma’ — Fast-growing with a broad pyramidal outline
and dense symmetrical branching. Blooms earlier in the year and younger than
the species. Leaves are even darker and larger than the species with good heat
tolerance. Grows 40-50’ tall with a 25-30’ spread. 6-7’ $199.95
DEUTZIA
— (-20oF,
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. Most make good hedges.
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. 6-12" $12.95
Deutzia x hybrida — (-10oF,
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.
73580 Deutzia x hybrida ‘Strawberry Fields’
— SEE DEUTZIA
x hybrida ‘Magicien’
 
71519 Deutzia x hybrida ‘Magicien’
— (-20oF, 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.
4-5’ $49.95
DISANTHUS — Plant it
in rich, humus soil with ample moisture and protection from strong winds and hot
sun. But do give it some sun for the best development of its spectacular fall
color!
70360 Disanthus cercidifolius
— (-20oF, 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. 2-3’ $22.95, 3-4’ $32.95
72580 Disanthus cercidifolius
‘Ena Nishiki’ — A lovely form of this already terrific
plant its distinguishing feature is creamy white variegation of the green
heart shaped leaves. Save one for me! 1-2’ $29.95
EDGEWORTHIA
71008 Edgeworthia chrysantha
— (10oF, USDA Zones 8-10) An open, rounded, deciduous shrub growing
to about 5’ tall and equally wide. This shrub is valued for its tubular, yellow,
very fragrant flowers. The leaves are lance shaped to ovate up to 6" long and a
rich dark green. 2-3’ $39.95
71713 Edgeworthia papyrifera — (10oF, 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. 3-4’ $49.95
ELAEAGNUS — See additional listings in
Fruiting section.
72129 Elaeagnus x ebbingei — (0oF, 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.
Excellent for hedging or background planting. 2-3’ $35.95
 
71310 Elaeagnus x ebbingei ‘Gilt Edge’ — Leaves are elliptic
and leathery with prominent soft yellow gold margins and soft green centers.
Bears small, fragrant, creamy white flowers in the fall. Does best in light,
sandy loam. Quite striking! 6-12" $11.95
74051 Elaeagnus pungens
‘Clemson Variegated’ — A broadleafed evergreen plant with
irregular blending of gold, yellow, and green foliage. Fragrant small flowers in
fall. Grows 6 ft. high and wide. We are impressed with this cultivar. 1-2’
$16.95
74052 Elaeagnus pungens
‘Hosoba Fukurin’ — This evergreen Japanese Silverberry
has narrower foliage than the norm, but has handsome leaves that are rich
green edged with cream variegation. It is reported to not be as hardy as the
species so it is not for really cold areas. Its winter interest is outstanding
in milder areas. 1-2’ $16.95
EMBOTHRIUM - CHILEAN FIRE BUSH
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70871 Embothrium coccineum — (0oF, USDA Zones 7-10) Native to Australia and South
America, the fire bush has long been cultivated in England for its incredible
display of color. Evergreen to semievergreen upright shrub or multitrunked tree
to 30’. Foliage is a dark, shiny green. It’s covered with clusters of bright
tangerine-red flowers in spring to early summer. Give it neutral to acid soil
and keep it constantly moist, but it resents being too wet. Great for coastal
gardens! 6-12" $39.95
Embothrium coccineum ssp.
lanceolatum — (10oF, USDA Zones 8-10) Quite rare, this tree
bears long, ribbon like leaves that make a lovely backdrop for the fiery red
flowers that appear in spring. The blooms have long tubes with spider-like
petals which roll backwards. It is a most beautiful and showy, small upright
bushy tree. This plant is exceptional!
74047 Embothrium coccineum
ssp lanceolatum ‘Norqinco Valley’ — A
cultivar of with especially abundant and vivid orange-scarlet flowers from
the Norqinco Valley of Argentea and Chille. 6-12" $39.95
ENKIANTHUS
 
Enkianthus campanulatus - Redvein Enkianthus — (-30oF, 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. Needs acid
soil and full sun to partial shade. Combines well with rhododendrons.
73513 Enkianthus campanulatus
‘Howito’ — This is a new white flowering form from Japan. 2-3’ $29.95
72347 Enkianthus campanulatus
‘Kisoji no haru’ — You truly can be the first on your
block to show off this new selection of Enkianthus, brought to our
grower by a 92 year "old wise man" from Japan. He was an intrepid plantsman,
always observing and selecting the unique among a species. Still too new to
give much definite information, but we can assure you that it is a special
selection. The buds suggest it may have darker, heavier flower clusters, and a
broader growth pattern. 2-3’ $25.95
72092 Enkianthus campanulatus
‘Miyama beni’ — This is a fairly new variety of
Enkianthus that grows faster than the species to form a nicely balanced
shape. It is a good bloomer with delicate little red-pink flowers that are
charming accents to the dark leaves and red stems. 4-5’ $59.95
 
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. 2-3’
$39.95
71248 Enkianthus campanulatus
‘Sikokianus’ — Flower buds are dark maroon which open to
bell shaped, dark brick-red flowers with streaks of light pink. 2-3’ $24.95
73280 Enkianthus cernuus
— (-10oF, 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. 2-3’ $24.95
ESCALLONIA — (10oF, 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.
Escallonia
x exoniensis —
(10oF, USDA Zones 8-9) A vigorous classic, evergreen shrub for the
landscape 12’ x 10’. Cheery, long
lasting flowers accented by glossy, oval, toothed leaves.
 
71366 Escallonia x
exoniensis ‘Frades’ — Red flowers cover this shrub
in summer. 2-3’ $24.95
72350 Escallonia x exoniensis
‘Terri’ — A nice dwarf variety to 24’’ with deep pink
flowers. 1-2’ $16.95
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. 3-4’ $29.95
71802 Escallonia 'Pink Princess’ — Abundant small pink flowers adorn this tidy, evergreen shrub in summer. When
grown in coastal areas it can withstand full sun, however, it will perform
better in interior regions with light shade. Drought tolerant once established.
Will form a plant of 5-8’ in both height and width. 3-4’ $29.95
 
71116 Escallonia ‘Pride of Donard’ — Compact evergreen shrub to 5’ tall and
8’ wide. The chalice-shaped light red flowers are produced in short racemes in
early summer and bloom continuously through most of the summer. Dark green ovate
glossy leaves to 1" in length. Excellent for a low, flowering hedge. 1-2’ $13.95
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. 1-2' $21.95
70037 Eucalyptus gunnii -
Cider Gum — (10oF, USDA Zones 8-10) Very fast
growing, medium to large tree. Silver dollar shaped leaves on young growth
become lance-shaped on older growth. Prune to grow as a large shrub to have an
abundance of leaves for arrangements. Small creamy white flowers appear April
through June from shiny green buds and later become lovely bell-shaped seed
capsules in clusters. This is a good shade, windbreak or privacy screen. Hardy
once established. SOLD OUT
70722 Eucalyptus perriniana
- Spinning Gum — (10oF, USDA Zones 7-10) This
gum with rounded leaves grows 15-30’ and is best cut back and kept as a shrub to
enjoy the foliage. Leaves are silver, and many small white flowers appear in
spring. A nice one to use in arrangements!
SOLD OUT
74090 Eucalyptus pulverulenta
‘Baby Blue’ — One of the best of the blue varieties.
Small, blue green lightly scented leaves. Slow to take off but does well once it
gets its feet in the ground. Great for containers & outdoor planting. Sun. Ht.
15-25ft. Zone 7.
SOLD OUT
EUONYMUS — Grow in well drained soil in
sun or partial shade. Euonymus need more moisture in areas with full sun.
The groundcover varieties can tolerate anything but boggy soils and are pH
adaptable. Great choice for hedging as they respond well to pruning.
Euonymus alatus - Burning Bush —
(-30oF, 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. Can be used for an excellent hedge or screening without pruning.
74053 Euonymus alatus
‘Monstrosa’ — A vigorous, deciduous shrub well known for
flaming scarlet foliage in fall. Green in summer. Most distinctive are the
"corky" wings, or ridges, along major branches, providing visual interest in
winter. 3-4’ $29.95
70386 Euonymus bungeanus ‘Pink
Lady’ — (-20oF, 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
Euonymus europaeas - European
Spindletree — (-30oF, 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
Euonymus fortunei - Wintercreeper —
(-20oF, 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
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. 2-3’ $24.95
Euonymus japonicus — (-10oF,
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.
71804 Euonymus japonicus
‘Microphyllus Variegatus’ — Similar to ‘Microphyllus’
except the ¾’’ waxy, petite deep green leaves have white margins. 1-2’ $24.95
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. 6-12" $19.95, 1-2’ $25.95
FAGUS - BEECH
73483 Fagus grandifolia
‘Cameron’s Weeping’ — The only known selection from the
eastern american native beech. Larger leaves, than the F. sylvatica and
its’ progeny, they are held longer into winter as well. As the name implies, it
is a weeping form. Like many weeping plants it likely requires staking to
desired height. Mature size is as yet unknown, suspected 15-20’ high and wide.
2-3’ $79.95
Fagus sylvatica - European Beech —
(-30oF, 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.
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
73530 Fagus sylvatica ‘Black
Swan’ — Foliage on this variety is nearly black, and the
plant is named for its apparent similarity to a swan’s neck. This weeping
variety issues to the sky in a free form line, branches shoot off then turn
earthwards. Weeping form has a wonderful structural appearance. 1-2’ $29.95
73877 Fagus sylvatica
‘Cochleata’ — While this variety has been in cultivation
since 1840, it is rarely offered. It should be better know as it is slow
growing and a good plant for our smaller gardens. Its green leaves are oval,
toothed, and spoon-shaped. More of a shrub than a tree. A very old plant will
reach 15’. 1-2’ $29.95
73888 Fagus sylvatica
‘Cockleshell’ — slow growing somewhat columnar form,
glossy, round green leaves. 6-12" $24.95
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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’ $29.95
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73485 Fagus sylvatica
‘Mercedes’ — A densely branched, very slow growing
shrub, with green willowlike foliage that turns bronze-purple in fall and
holds til spring. It will reach 4-5’ by 4’ in 15 years. Put this where you can
see it as it is truly a treasure. 1-2’ $49.95
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. 1-2’ $29.95
73941 Fagus sylvatica
‘Purpurea Nana’ — This dwarf Beech can reach 10’ x 6’.
With all the great attributes of the larger F. s. ‘Purpurea’ now
postage stamp gardeners can enjoy this amazing tree! 6-12" $29.95, 2-3’ $49.95
73951 Fagus sylvatica
‘Quercifolia’ — An interesting form similar to F. s.
‘Laciniata’ but as the name suggests the leaves are more oakleaf-shaped. 5-6’
$119.95
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’ $39.95, 3-4’ $44.95
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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’ $29.95, 5-6’ $119.95
71124 Fagus sylvatica
‘Rohan Gold’ — A vigorous grower, shining with golden
leaves in spring and early summer. Unusual deeply dissected foliage becomes an
apple green in summer. Rare and beautiful! 6-12" $19.95
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! 6-12" $19.95
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. 1-2’
$32.95, 3-4’ $49.95, 4-5’ $59.95
73877 Fagus sylvatica
‘Rotundifolia’ — A terrific variation in the family of
beeches! These deep green leaves are rounded at the tip creating a full canopy
with different texture of the other green beech forms. A lovely shade tree to
50’ with rounded crown. Absolutely a must have! 1-2’ $35.95
70276 Fagus sylvatica
‘Spaethiana’ — The darkest purple of the purple beeches!
It leafs out a little later but holds its color better than most of the
others. It shows a contrasting lighter vein color on its somewhat smaller than
typical leaves. Very pretty. 1-2’ $19.95
73273 Fagus sylvatica
‘Tortuosa’ — This is a green contorted and twisted
variety that will grow to 10-15’ high. The wide spreading branches that are
quite pendulous at their ends, have shinny dark green leaves. No two specimens
are the same form when mature. Excellent for adding artistic interest to the
landscape. 1-2’ $32.95
71125 Fagus sylvatica
‘Tortuosa Purpurea’ — Twisted, contorted branches and
trunk distinguish this low spreading plant. Forms a rounded dome of purple
foliage with some branches becoming pendulous. It is sometimes referred to as
the "Parasol Beech." 1-2’ $39.95
FATSIA - FALSE ARALIA
7 0459 Fatsia japonica
— (10oF, USDA Zones 8-10) A medium to large shrub reaching 6-10’ tall
with an equal width, however, new stems can easily be eliminated to keep a
narrow form. Often used as a corner plant in entries for a tropical feel. Large
(to 16") dark green, widely palmate leaves loom out gracefully from the stems.
18" panicles of milky white flowers appear October to November, followed by
clusters of small shiny black fruit. Does well in partial to deep shade and
prefers moist acidic, high organic soils. Protect from strong winds. Excellent
choice for shaded courtyards and containers. 4-5’ $39.95
FORSYTHIA
71725 Forsythia ‘Arnold
Dwarf’ — (-20oF, 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 and
rooting along the branches, makes this a good groundcover, or erosion control on
slopes. 1-2’ $25.95
Forsythia x intermedia - Border Forsythia
— (-20oF, 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.
Grows in most soils, but prefers moist, moderately fertile conditions and blooms
best in sun.
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. 1-2’ $14.95
73581 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" $12.95
FOTHERGILLA
Fothergilla gardenii - Dwarf Fothergilla — (-20oF, 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.
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. 1-2’ $19.95
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. 1-2’ $19.95
Fothergilla major - Large Fothergilla — (-30oF, 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.
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! 6-12"
$17.95, 1-2’ $19.95
FRANKLINIA
73220 Franklinia alatamaha — (-10oF, 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. 1-2' $29.95, 4-5' $85.95, 5-6' $109.95, 6-7', $129.95
GARDENIA
Gardenia jasminoides — (10oF,
USDA Zones 8-10) Syn. Gardenia augusta. The naming of this plant is
contentious online but the USDA lists G. augusta as an illegitimate name, so we
are using G. jasminoides. The plant is a medium to large, bushy shrub with
glossy, deep green leaves. It 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 jasminoides ‘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. 6-12" $12.95, 1-2’ $24.95
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.
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71471 Gaultheria procumbens -
Wintergreen — (-40oF, 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. 6-12" $12.95
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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.
6-12" $12.95
GENISTA
71253 Genista lydia - Lydia
Woodwaxen —(-10oF, USDA Zones 6-9) Excellent
for difficult dry areas. This deciduous plant will grow to 30" with greater
spread. Profuse, bright yellow flowers bloom in May and June and completely
cover the gray-green branches. In garden sites, be sure to provide well drained
soil and full sun. 1-2’ $9.95
GINKGO — See the Conifer Section.
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