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JUNE 2012

TAMARIX - TAMARISK

71484 Tamarix ramosissima ‘Pink Cascade’ — (-50oF, USDA Zones 2-8) A vigorous and open growing variety with deep pink flowers. The long, drooping flower clusters appear in spring and persist through summer. During the growing season, the slender, upright branches wear tiny gray-green needlelike leaves, similar to the scalelike foliage of Junipers. In the fall, the foliage drops to expose coarse textured yellowish brown bark--really artistic! SOLD OUT

TEUCRIUM — GERMANDER

71194 Teucrium chamaedrys — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-9) This low growing evergreen or deciduous subshrub of only 1-2’ tall and wide. Has toothed, dark green, glossy leaves and in summer bears loose, terminal racemes of pale pink to deep purple flowers. Cut back to maintain the compact habit. Excellent as a low hedge. 6-12" $10.95

THYMUS - THYME — See Perennial section.

TOONA - CEDRELA

Toona sinensis — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-11) It grows quickly when young and slows to a mature height of about 40’ under cultivation. The crown has an airy appearance with large, pinnate leaves, simular to sumac. Tiny white flowers hang in 1’ long panicles during early summer.

72014 Toona sinensis ‘Flamingo’ — Fabulous, STUNNING PINK new foliage is the highlight of this variety. In the spring when it puts on its new growth you can see the plant from clear across the garden, appearing as though covered with clouds of pink flowers. Very showy and unusual, it grows in an upright column to 30’ or more. SOLD OUT

TRACHYCARPUS - PALM

71079 Trachycarpus fortunei — (10oF, USDA Zones 8-10) Forming near circles measuring about 3’ across and on stalks as long, this palm attains a height of 12-30’ depending on cultivation. It is undemanding, but with water and feeding will exhibit moderately fast growth. The thick, dark trunk has a coarse, hairy texture. In May or June, long, dense clusters of small yellow flowers appear. Grows well as an indoor plant in cold areas, as it adapts well to container cultivation. 2-3’ $29.95

ULMUS - ELM

70409 Ulmus x elegantissima ‘Jacqueline Hillier’ — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-7) Syn. Ulmus elegantissima ‘Jacqueline Hillier’. This slow growing, rounded shrub reaches to 8’ in height and width. The small, crinkled, light green foliage lasts until early winter. 1-2’ $21.95

72433 Ulmus parviflora — This fine elm is great for bonsai. Yes, you can use it as a tree, but it excels as a small container plant, and we usually use these plants for that purpose. 6-12" $12.95

739859 Ulmus parviflora var Hokkaido — Tiny deep green foliage adorns the tiny delicate limbs of this extremely dwarf Elm. Perfect for bonsai. Slow growing to 18" high. A rare find. 6-12" $12.95

70283 Ulmus parviflora ‘Seiju’ — Fantastic, stiff, gnarled foliage! Small and slow growing dwarf for the rock garden or an intimate patio of rare plants. Also a perfect specimen for a container. Underplant with the small species of daffodils and Iris and put it in a sunny spot. 6-12" $19.95, 1-2’ $21.95, 3-4’ $41.95, 4-5’ $49.95

70301 Ulmus parviflora ‘Yatsubusa’ — Very tiny leaves, about ¼" in size when they first appear. This variety has multiple stems and would make a very nice bonsai specimen. The leaves are serrated on the edges, making it look almost fernlike. 2-3’ $29.95

73960 Ulmus procera ‘Aurea’ — 4-5’ $49.95

VIBURNUM — One of the largest and most versatile groups of plants with great ornamental value for the garden. Most viburnums grow best with moderately fertile, well drained soils in full sun to partial shade. In general, pH adaptable but prefer acidic soils. They like good drainage

70079 Viburnum cinnamomifolium — (10oF, USDA Zones 8-9) Has a rounded, open habit, evergreen sometimes a small tree. Leaves are elliptic, sparsely toothed dark green with a paler beneath. This evergreen shrub will need a shady location in hot summer areas. In early summer, tiny tubular white flowers are in loose, terminal cymes to 7" across, faintly scented and followed by glossy blue-black fruit. Mature growth to 15’ in height and width. Plant in fertile, moist, well drained soil in partial shade. 6-12" $12.95

Viburnum dentatum - Southern Arrow Wood Viburnum - (-40oF, USDA Zones 3-8) This eastern North American native is thought to have been used by native Indians for making arrows according to Hillier. It has an upright habit with arching branches and rounded, coarsely toothed leaves to 4½’’. More important today is its use in the garden where butterflies will enjoy the flat, white flowers of May and June and the birds will enjoy the blue-black berries ripening in late summer. The fall colors vary from lovely yellow-oranges to reds. Flourishes with hard pruning but it’s not necessary.

71409 Viburnum dentatum ‘Autumn Jazz’ — Selected for its vivid shades of yellow, orange and red in fall. 3-4’ $29.95, 4-5’ $39.95

73340 Viburnum dentatum ‘Cardinal’ — Foliage is dark green showing off white flowers followed by blue berries. Fall foliage is the vibrant viburnum red we all know and love, creating a fantastic contrast to the lingering berries. Grows to 10’. 3-4’ $29.95

71989 Viburnum dentatum Chicago Lustre™ — Glossy, dark green foliage, red-purple in fall. Rounded shrub, 10’ by 10’. 2-3’ $25.95, 3-4’ $32.95

73341 Viburnum dentatum Northern Burgundy® — Syn. ‘Morton’. This is a larger growing viburnum, to 12-15’ at maturity. Fall color of the foliage is burgundy red which sets off the copious amounts of blue berries magnificently. 1-2’ $14.95, 3-4’ $29.95

Viburnum dilatatum — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-8) This little used shrub grows 8-10’ with nearly equal spread. Upright growth habit with dark green, lustrous leaves changing to an inconsistent russet-red in fall. White flowers appear May to early June, followed by cherry red fruit from September to October.

70153 Viburnum dilatatum ‘Cardinal Candy’ PPAF — This variety has white flowers appearing in late spring followed by fruit that turns a brilliant red in the fall. 1-2’ $19.95

70933 Viburnum nudum — (0oF, USDA Zones 7-9) Creamy white 5’’ flower clusters bloom in early summer on a 12 x 6’ deciduous shrub. Has very glossy and dark green leaves. A pollinator is needed for best fruiting. Viburnum lentago works well. Fruit matures to a black-blue and looks stunning with the autumn display of red-purple foliage. Will not tolerate alkaline conditions.

70865 Viburnum nudum ‘Winterthur’ — This wonderful compact form will fruit without a pollinator were told but not as heavily as it would with a pollinator. Pink fruit appear in the fall and look fabulous backed by the glossy foliage. The fruit later turn blue and then black against the nice red fall color. This gorgeous 6-8’ viburnum comes from the Winterthur Museum and looks glamorous in the landscape with or without its colorful fruit. 1-2’ $19.95, 2-3’ $29.95, 4-5’ $49.95

71485 Viburnum opulus - European Cranberry Bush — (-40oF, USDA Zones 3-8) A vigorous deciduous shrub with trilobed maple-like leaves. Dark green in summer changing to hues of yellow, red and purple in fall. An upright deciduous viburnum with spreading branches to 8-12’ with even greater width. Small, white fertile flowers cluster in the center surrounded by a rim of larger, creamy white sterile flowers creating a lacecap. The flowers give way to red fruit which persist through the winter. This is a beautiful viburnum for the landscape with orange fruit persisting into winter. A postcard scene when the ground is covered with snow. 1-2’ $11.95, 4-5’ $49.95

70417 Viburnum opulus ‘Aureum’ — This shrub requires some shade to best show off the newly emerging yellow foliage and to give the foliage protection from hot afternoon sun. The white lacecap flowers are very elegant above the soft yellow-green leaves of summer. Slower growing than the species but will reach 12’. White flowers are followed by orange to scarlet berries. 2-3’ $29.95, 5-6’ $49.95

71081 Viburnum opulus ‘Compactum’ — Use this cultivar where you desire the excellence of V. opulus, but have limited space. Of dense habit, ‘Compactum’ grows slowly to a height and spread of 4-6’. White flowers are followed by large yellow-orange to orange-red fruit. Superb red coloration in the fall. I have to tell you, the varied thrushes just loved these berries when we had one of our unusual snows lasting for a few days this winter. 2-3’ $19.95

73551 Viburnum opulus ‘Leonard’s Dwarf’ — Just right for a small yard. This variety grows to about 4’ tall and is covered with flowers in spring and red fruit in fall. You’ll like this Viburnum. 1-2’ $14.95, 2-3’ $24.95

72410 Viburnum opulus ‘Losley’s Compact’ — This is an attractive new form of V. opulus that grows very simular to ‘Nanum’ with it’s dense, lush foliage, but will grow to 3-4’ tall and wide. Lacy white flowers and good fall color make this great little compact worth a try. We’re not sure if this selection will fruit or not. We’ll let you know as ours comes of age. 1-2’ $19.95

70363 Viburnum opulus ‘Nanum’ — This viburnum is a dense mound 2’ x 2’, with beautiful, dense green foliage and brilliant red fall color. Seldom flowers or fruits. Excellent along a path or mixed in the perennial border for contrast. 1-2’ $19.95

70646 Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’ — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-9) Syn. V. opulus Sterile. This is the well known Snowball Viburnum, producing round clusters of creamy white flowers to 3" every May. This viburnum will get 12’ and furrowed, dark green leaves turn to deep purple-red in autumn. This cultivar grows to 8-10’ in height and 9-12’ in width. 3-4’ $24.95

Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum - Doublefile Viburnum — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-8) This is a horizontal branching, deciduous shrub. Leaves are oblong, dark green to 4" long and slightly toothed. It produces double rows of lacecap blooms to 4" across, in mid spring. A magnificent flower and shrub that will reach 10’ x 12’. Excellent burgundy to red fall colors. Bright red fruit ripening to black are produced in July and August. The birds will love you for adding these to your garden.

70259 Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum ‘Mariesii’ — Has a distinctly layered or tiered branching habit and seldom produces fruit. Leaves turn red-purple in the fall. The lacecap flowers are especially showy on this selection, rising above the foliage making a magnificent sight. 2-3' $39.95

71430 Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum ‘Pink Sensation’ — Leaves in spring and early summer have a bronzy-pink flush, and both leaf and flower petiole are shades of rose. These pink tones are further enhanced by the pearly white flowers tinted pink on the edges. Place in partial shade where summers are hot. Sold Out

71849 Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum ‘Popcorn’ — This grows to be 8’ tall and 6’ wide and is very hardy, to -23oF. Flowers are small white ‘snowballs’ and are followed by red fruit. 3-4’ $29.95

72251 Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum ‘St. Keverne’ — A superb, large flowered form with wonderful umbrella-shaped, white inflorescences. Seldom produces fruit. 2-3’ $24.95

  • 70603 Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum ‘Summer Snowflake’ — Flowers for a fantastically long time, often from April through November. It produces great panicles of beautiful white flowers on the new growth. In cooler climates, it also has spectacular red fruit. Compact growing with mature height 4-6’ in 10 years. 6-12" $12.95

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    71203 Viburnum rhytidophyllum — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-7) Semievergreen shrub with spreading arching branches covered in oblong 8" dark green leaves. Each leaf, 4-10" long, rough in texture and fuzzy gray on the underside. Creamy white, small tubular flowers appear in late spring. The flowers are borne in terminal, flattened cymes to 4" or more across. Oval red fruit follows that changes to black and attracts the birds. This is a shrub that will reach 10’ x 10’ or more. Strongly multistemmed and upright. 3-4’ $39.95, 5-6’ $55.95

    71709 Viburnum sargentii — (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-7) Bushy in habit, deciduous shrub, 15’ x 15’. Maple type leaves, toothed, emerging bronzy-purple, turning green in the summer and vibrant yellow to reddish tones in the fall. Flowers are white lacecap like on 2" stalks. These flowers give way to noticeably small bright red berries. 3-4’ $34.95

    71101 Viburnum sargentii ‘Onondaga’ — Leaves emerge maroon and maintain a margin of that color while in summer green, later turning rich purple-red in autumn. 2-5" flat topped corymbs of creamy white flowers brushed with pink open from red buds in late spring. Mature growth is 6’ with a rounded habit. 2-3’ $34.95, 3-4’ $39.95

    WEIGELA

    Weigela florida — (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-9) This is a spreading deciduous shrub with arching branches in a dense round habit. Perfect, funnel shaped 1" flowers appear in May and June. Flowers range from deep reds to whites and appear on the previous season’s wood. Compact varieties range from 3-4’ but generally this species will grow to 8’. Grow in fertile well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. There is much confusion surrounding the listed cultivars of weigela, and it is quite difficult to determine their origins, so the listed cultivars may not be true progeny of W. florida, but the description of the species is accurate for the listed cultivars.

    71335 Weigela florida ‘Bristol Ruby’ — Sparkling ruby red, typically bell shaped flowers open from dark red buds. Good hardiness. 3-4’ $29.95

    71336 Weigela florida ‘Candida’ — (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-9) A spreading, 8’ wide and tall plant. Pure white, bell-shaped flowers appear in late spring and early summer, in the midst of bright green leaves. 3-4’ $29.95

    73886 Weigela florida ‘Carnaval’— This new French triploid hybrid is red, white and pink flowers all on the same plant!! What more could one want? You want larger blooms? Well, you’ve got them! ‘Carnaval’s blooms are larger than most Weigelias and start in spring and repeat through the summer. Its 3-4’ height and width are just about right for most gardens. 3-4’ $29.95

    73975 Weigela florida ‘Eyecatcher’ — A brighter yellow variegated foliage than ‘French Lace’, this new selection is best in part shade. Rose red tubular flowers add striking contrast in late spring. Grows 2-3’ tall and wide, and it’s not fussy about soil types. Also a Fantastic bonsai! 1-2’ $16.95

    73344 Weigela florida French Lace™— One of the few variegated weigela, this variety has a light chartreuse edge around dark green leaves. The flowers are a luscious ruby red. Good fall colors in oranges and reds. 1-2’ $16.95, 2-3’ $19.95

    71570 Weigela florida ‘Java Red’ — The bronze green leaves is a nice contrast to the red flowers. It will reach 3’ in height and 5’ in width. 2-3’ $19.95

    72282 Weigela florida ‘Midnight Wine’ — Low mounding, dwarf version of ‘Wine & Roses’ with its dark purple foliage and pink flowers, growing to 12" tall and wide! 6-12" $16.95

    70954 Weigela florida ‘My Monet’ ppaf — Syn. ‘Verweig.’ A miniature form this variety will only reach 18’’ in the best conditions. The foliage has green centers and pink turning white edges. Spring flowers are light pink inside and darker pink outside. 1-2’ $27.95

    70893 Weigela florida ‘Red Prince’ — Deep, coral red flowers which do not fade are produced first in midsummer and again in late summer. Grows to 6’ tall. 2-3’ $19.95, 3-4’ $37.95

    73343 Weigela florida ‘Tango’ — This variety has deep mauve flowers that contrast wonderfully with its deeply colored plum foliage. Compact habit on this variety ensures that with minimal care it will still look great. 1-2’ $16.95

    70620 Weigela florida Wine & Roses® — Superior to other purple leaved weigelas, this cultivar sports glossy, rich, dark burgundy foliage. Flowers are an intense rose-red. This one will grow to 4-5’ in height. 1-2’ $19.95

    YUCCA

    71083 Yucca filamentosa - Adam’s Needle Yucca — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-10). These tough evergreen plants withstand hot sun, dry locations and keep on going! Plant these in those areas just beyond the reach of the sprinklers, or in that strip on the other side of the driveway away from all the water lines. A planting of yucca, with river rock as a ground cover, creates a natural look that is tidy and maintenance free. This species has narrow, spiky green leaves up to 3’ long and, in summer, bears large clusters of creamy white flowers on tall woody spikes. 1-2’ $14.95

    71350 Yucca filamentosa ‘Brite Edge’ — Similar to the species. Leaves have narrow yellow margins and green centers. 2 GAL $14.95

    ZELKOVA

    70947 Zelkova serrata - Japanese Zelkova — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-9). A beautiful tree to 50’, possibly more in ideal conditions, with slightly less spread. Bark is an attractive red-brown in youth, turning to gray-brown, often exfoliating with a character similar to the Chinese Elm. A small flower arrives in April with the leaves, and has a variable leaf color in the fall ranging from yellow to deep red. Prefers moist, deep soil, although once established it is very wind and drought tolerant, and somewhat tolerant of pollution. 6-7’ $79.95

    NEW 74013 Zelkova serrata ‘Goblin’ — A very full 3 x 3’ little dwarf that would be great for a container plant or bonsai. 1-2’ $42.95

    73219 Zelkova serrata ‘Musashino’ — Has a narrow, vase-shaped growth habit and stunning foliage! Plant this as an artistic element in the landscape. 4-5’ $69.95

    74004 Zelkova serrata ‘Ogon’ — Rich yellow new growth and yellow fall color. Even the bark is a golden yellow. Very nice. 4-5’ $59.95


     

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