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Select cultivars of natives to North America
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Abelia x. Grandiflora ‘Confetti’ pp #8472     z6    

A branch sport of the compact A. ‘Sherwood.’ Brilliant pink, white, and green foliage. Stays very compact and tight even without pruning. Flowers white with a hint of soft pink.

SABEXGC..................……...............2 qt. $8.95.............1 gal. $12.50

Aucuba japonica ‘Gold Dust’                  z 6 (5b)                    

Evergreen, shiny, leathery, deep green leaves with hundreds of bright gold spots on a bush to 4’tall.  A definite attention getter.

Abelia Grandiflora ‘Sunrise’ pp #09698         z6-9    

A newer Abelia with glossy dark green leaves with wide golden yellow edges and blush pink flowers. Semi-evergreen. Stunning!

SABEGSU.................................................... 2 qt. $7.95 or 1 gal. $12.00

Acanthopanax sieboldianus  - please see Elutherococcus sieboldianus

Aucuba japonica ‘Gold Dust’         z 7        

A 5-6 foot shrub with shiny evergreen leaves with bright gold variegation.

SAUCJGO……………………………2 qt.  $8.95       2 gal. $15

Azalea ‘Silver Sword’ pp #4718         z 5b-9        

Beautiful evergreen azalea with cream-white borders on the leaves. Fall and winter, the white borders become heavily suffused with strong pink. Rose red 2” blooms in spring to 5’ tall in time. An all year beauty.

SAZASSW................................................... 1 gal. $12.95 or 2 gal. $18.00

NEW ’08   Berberis ‘Bonanza Gold’       z 4           

Dwarf 18” high by 36” wide.  Bright gold foliage all season.

Berberis ‘Rosy Glow’ z 4       

This is my favorite barberry. Two tone foliage of rose and burgundy that glows in the sun. To 4-5’. Small white flowers in spring produce attractive red fruit in fall. Spectacular all season. Needs full sun for best color.

SBERRGL ..................................................... 1 gal. $12.00 or 2 gal. $17.00

Berberis ‘Royal Burgundy’ z 4-9     

A beautiful velvety deep burgundy leaf on a compact 18-24” plant.

SBERRBU ...................................................1 gal. $12.00 or 2 gal. $16.00

Berberis thunbergii ‘Aurea Nana’ z 4-9  

A dwarf variety making a 2-3’ mound of yellow foliage that turns bright red in Autumn. Brightest colors in full sun.

SBERTAN ............................................................................ 2 gal. $17.00

A dwarf round ball to 18” of velvety, deep purple foliage. All red barberries need full sun to develop their best color.

SBERTCON………………..……………………….……gal. $10.00

NEW ’09    Berberis thunbergii ‘Sunjoy Gold Pillar’ p.p.a.f.         z 4

3 foot tall by 1 foot wide, bright golden foliage with orange new growth.

gal.  $16.00                2 gal.  $20.00

Buddlea alternifolia ‘Argentea’ (Butterfly Bush) z5b-9

Small tree or large shrub. Fine textured silvery foliage and violet flowers for several weeks in spring. Called “silver fountain” for its leaves and habit. This is spectacular trained as a single trunk tree with branches starting 4 or 5’ high and fountaining down.

SBUDAAR...................................................1 gal.  $12        2 gal.  $16

Buddlea davidii ‘Harlequin’ (Butterfly Bush) z5-9

Shrub to 6-8’ in z6-9. In z5, it dies back in winter. Mulch well and it will grow to 3 by 3 feet and blossom summer and fall. Cream edged green leaves and violet purple flowers that look fluorescent when the sun hits them. Handsome foliage and stunning in flower.

SBUDDHA...........................2 qt. $7.95…..1 gal. $12.00…..2 gal. $16.00

Buddleia davidii ‘Masquerade’               z 5-9                         

A form of ‘Harlequin’ with a crisper white edge to the leaves, red-purple flowers, and more freely branching.  All season beauty in a butterfly magnet.

SBUDDMAS………………………………...2 qt.  $8.95     1 gal.  $12.00

Re-NEW ’09  Buddleia ‘Santana’  p.p. 12383          z5

To 6 ft. high with wide, bright yellow leaves with green centers and loads of fragrant, red-purple flowers July to frost.

SBUDDS.......................................................gal.  $11.00                2 gal.  $15.00

Buddleia davidii ‘White Ball’                                 z 5         

A new compact butterfly bush to 5-6 ft. tall with fragrant, white flowers and stunning silver foliage.  Of course, a butterfly magnet.  Cut back heavily in spring for best flowering. 

SBUDDWB………………………………2 qt.  $8.95     gal.  $12

The same cream-white edged leaves as ‘Harlequin,’ but with pure white flowers.

SBUDOWH……………..…….…………2 qt. $7.95 gal. $10.00

Buxus latifolia maculata z5-9 

An evergreen boxwood with a shiny green leaf with irregular gold splashing.

SBUXLAMA...2 qt. $10.00    gal. $17.00    2 gal. 12-15” $22.00

NEW ’08   Buxus microphylla ‘Golden Dream’       z 5b – 6       

A new brighter variety with gold-edged green leaves.  To 3 - 4 ft.  Eye-popping good.

SBUXMGD…………………….gal.  6 – 8 “  $15.00………10 – 12”  $20.00

Buxus sempervirens aureo marginata ‘Pendula’ z 6

Shrub to 6 feet with shiny evergreen leaves with cream yellow margins and pendulous branches.

SBUXSAP……………2 qt. $12….1 gal. $17.00..….2 gal. $22     3 gal.  $30

Buxus sempervirens ‘Aureo Variegata’ (Variegated Boxwood) z5b-

Beautiful evergreen Box with small gold rimmed green leaves. A dense full shrub, slow growing to 4-6 ' A striking specimen shrub.

SBUXSAVA..........1.......2 qt. $12….1 gal. $17.00..….2 gal. $22     3 gal.  $30

Buxus s. ‘Pendula Variegata’                   z 5                            

Evergreen boxwood with pendulous branching and irregular gold splashing on shiny, dark green leaves.  Small, can reach 5’ in time.  Compact and full, makes an outstanding specimen plant.

SBUXSPVA……2 qt.  $10.00     1 gal  8-10”  $18.00     3 gal.  12-18”  $32.00

NEW ’09    Callicarpa dichototoma ‘Duet’                   z 5

Small rounded shrub with wide, yellow-edged, green leaves and small white fruit late Summer to mid-Autumn.   Lovely.

NEW ’09  Caryopteris ‘Hint of Gold’  p.p.a.f.       z5

2 foot shrub with greenish-gold leaves and blue flowers in August.

gal.  $11.00                2 gal.  $13.00

 Caryopteris x. ‘Snow Fairy’ (Blue Mist Shrub) z 5b      

A 2 – 3’ high shrub with green leaves with wide, white borders and dark blue flowers in late summer.  Fabulous in flower.

SCARXSF………………2 qt.  $8.95          gal.  $12.95  

Caryopteris ’Summer Sorbet’ p.p.   z 5

3 ft. high showy mound of green leaves with wide, bright yellow margins and periwinkle blue flowers.

SCARSUMSOR…………………….2 qt.  $8.95………. gal. $12.00

Caryopteris ’Sunshine Blue’ p.p.a.f. z 5

A new improvement over ‘Worcester Gold.’ Stronger 3’ tall shrub with sunny yellow foliage all season and deep, amethyst-blue flowers late summer—fall. A shameless hussy.

SCARSUNBL…………………….avail. June…………. gal. $10.00

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Gold Flake’ z5 

A beautiful new, rare false cypress to 12’ with 50-50 green and yellow.

SCHAMLGF……..…………a few……....…………..2 gal. $50.00

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Silver Threads’ z5 A new dwarf cone-shaped lawsoniana to 6.’ Grey-blue leaves with gold speckles throughout. A lovely evergreen specimen for the garden.

SCHAMLST……..…………a few……....…………..2 gal. $35.00

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Summer Snow’ z5 Plant is semi dwarf and grows 6” a year. White adult leaves over green older foliage.

SCHALSS……..…………a few……....…………..2 gal. $35.00

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘White Wonder’ z5 A vigorous lawson’s cypress growing 8-12” a year with adult white leaves over older dark green.

SCHALWW……..…………a few……....…………..2 gal. $35.00

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Lemon Twist’       z 5                           A rare, dwarf false cypress with bright gold, coarse, twisted threadlike foliage.  A great look in the garden.

SCHAOLT…............................................................…..2 gal.  $22

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Leprechaun’ z5 

A very dwarf pointed round bun to 12” high by 16” wide with lovely emerald-green foliage.

SCHAOLP……..…………a few……....…………..1 gal. $30.00

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Mariesii’ z5 

A dwarf obtusa with string-like leaves of green with yellow speckles.

SCHAOMA……..…………a few……....…………..1 gal. $22.00

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Nana Lutea’     z5    

Compact form and bright yellow fan shaped foliage. A show stopper!

SCHAPFV..................................1 gal.  $16       2 gal. (10”) $23.00

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Summer Snowflake’ z5 

This hinoki cypress only grows to 6 ft. high with juvenile foliage of light green with cream speckles.

SCHAOSF……..………………...……....…………..1 gal. $20.00

NEW ’08   Chamaecyparis p. ‘Boulevard’      z 5          

10 ft. high by 6 ft. wide.  Spectacular silver-blue foliage, pyramidal shape.  One of the bluest shrubs.

Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Filifera Aurea’ (Thread Leaf Cypress) z 4-9

Golden yellow thread leaf cypress grows slowly to 2-3’ high by 3-4’ wide. Grows tightly and makes a sunning accent in the garden or landscape.

SCHAPFA……………………………..…..1 gal. $12.00 or 2 gal. $20.00

Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Filifera Variegata’     z5    

A striking white variegated thread leaf chamaecyparis.

SCHAPFV.................................................................................2 qt. $8.95

A low rounded evergreen to 30” high with bright gold threadleaf foliage all year.  This, as other evergreens, are a must mixed into a perennial garden here and there to provide winter interest.

SCHAPGS……………………………….2 qt.  $8.95        gal.  $12

Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Iceberg’ sawara cypress z5 A dwarf round ball matures at 4 ft. with sun tolerant white foliage.

SCHAPICE………………………………………….1 gal. $25.00

Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Lemon Thread’     z 5    

An upright thread branch with bright lemon threads hanging down.

SCHAPLT………………2 qt. $8.95       1 gal.  $12        2 gal.  $20

Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Mini Variegated’ z 4-8 sun, p shade

A dwarf round evergreen globe with gray green foliage with spots of creamy white variegation. Lovely.

SCHAPMV………………………… ……2.qt. $12.00       1 gal.  $20

Chamaecyparis p. ‘Plumosa Albopicta’ z5

A conical with ascending branches. Branchlets are feathery with white to golden yellow color.

SCHAPPA...............................................…………….............2 qt. $8.95

Chamaecyparis p. ‘Silver Load’ z5

A newer white variegated form of Chamaecyparis p.‘Minima.’

SCHAPSL..........................................……………...……......2 qt. $8.95

Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Snow’ sawara cypress z3 Another dwarf round ball, matures at 2 ft. Sun tolerant, white leaves.

SCHASN……………………...…………………….1 gal. $25.00

Chamaecyparis pisifera ’Vintage Gold’ z 5

A dwarf.  Strong growing golden mound of fern-like foliage to 18” high by 30” wide. The bright yellow fern-like foliage holds its color all season.

SCHAMPVG..…………..…….…………2 qt. $7.95    gal. $10.00

Chamaecyparis thyoides ’Red Star’ cedar N z3 This native white cedar has star-shaped green leaves on a conical, dwarf plant.

SCHATRS……………………...…………………….1 qt. $12.00

Chamaecyparis thyoides ’Top Point’ cedar N z3 A dwarf round plant with green leaves.

SCHATTP……………………...…………………….1 qt. $12.00

A Mexican orange shrub to 4 – 6 ft. high.  Evergreen golden yellow leaves 3” long by ½” wide.  Flowers are a 3 – 6” fragrant white corymb in May.  Can be grown in a pot in colder zones and overwintered indoors or in a garage or unheated porch.  A dazzler.

SCHOTS……………………..a few………………………2 – 3’  $27.95  

Clematis ‘Fruitcosa’ (Mongolian Gold) z 4-8

A new shrub Clematis with shiny dark green foliage to 3.5’ from Mongolia. Beautiful canary yellow flowers in summer and attractive, showy, large silver seed heads late summer and fall. Reddish stems on this erect woody shrub. A knockout and 1999 award winner.

SCLEFMG………………........………………...…..2 qt. $9.95…1 gal. $15.00

Clethera alnifolia ‘Creels Calico’ (Summer Sweet) z 5-9

A deciduous shrub to 6-7’ and shade regular to moist soil. Leaves have splashed, striped, spotted white variegations in combination - very striking. In late summer, clusters of extremely fragrant white flowers.

SCLEACC………1 gal. (10-16”) $12.00, 2 gal.  $16; 3 gal. (24-30”) $22.00

Clethera alnifolia ‘Ruby Spice’ z 4-9

Same as Creels Calico but plain dark green leaves and fragrant dark pink flowers. The darkest pink of all Cletheras.

SCLEARS…………1 gal. (10-16”) $12.00, 2 gal.  $16; 3 gal. (24-30”) $22.00

Cornus alba ‘Elegantissima’ (Variegated Red Twig Dogwood) z 2-8

White edge green foliage on a shrub to 8-10’ high by 6’ wide with bright red twigs in winter. An elegant shrub for a specimen, landscape or garden.

SCORAEL…………………………1 gal.  $12     2 gal. $16.00     3 gal.  $20

Cornus alba ‘Spaethii’ (Green & Gold Dogwood) z 4-8

Striking green centered leaves with extremely wide bright gold margins. Some leaves will be almost gold. 6-8’ shrub with brilliant red twigs

SCORASP………………………...........….. 1 gal. $12.50 or 2 gal. $16.00

Re-NEW ’09  Cornus alba ‘Cream Cracker’ p.p. 12830        z3 N

A superior shrub to 5 feet high.  In Spring it has yellow-bordered leaves that fade to white and does not develop leaf spot in the Fall.  Deep red stems show off in Winter.

gal.  $16.00                2 gal.  $20.00

Cornus ‘Ivory Halo’     z 3-8    

A compact variegated shrub dogwood, 4-5’ tall with dark green leaves with wide ivory borders. Deep red twigs in winter. A striking color combination for foundation garden accent or landscape.

SCORIHA…………….1 gal. $12, 2 gal. 15-24” $16.00, 3 gal.  $20

Cornus stolonifera ‘Silver and Gold’ (Yellow Twig Dogwood) z 3-8

6-8’ tall with bright yellow branches and white edges on the green leaves. Striking summer or winter.

SCORSSG………………………..………………..……..2 gallons $16.00

Cotinus coggyria ‘Golden Spirit’ z5-9 

An exciting new smokebush to 7’ with bright golden foliage all season and large plume-like panicles of purplish-grey flowers May-July. Train as a shrub or small tree.

SCOTCGS……..………....…………..1 gal. $12.00 2 gal. $16.00

A new smokebush with green foliage that turns to orange-red in fall and grows 8-10 feet tall. From June to August, every terminal will have a large cluster of pink flowers. Starting at a very young age, it’s a mean, lean blooming machine.

SCOTCYLD………………………..…….2 qt. $8.95 gal. $12.00

Cotoneaster ‘Cheney’ z 4-9

A newer low spreading Cotoneaster, to 1’ high with beautiful yellow and green variegated foliage. For an even more beautiful look, stake up single branches in different location and create a multilevel cascade.

SCOTCHE……………Limited, Limit 1.............................1 gal. $17.50

Cotoneaster horizontalis ‘Variegata’ z 4-9

Horizontal spreading to 1’ high by 6’. Cream/white border on small leaves flushes pink in fall. Small pink flowers and red berries. Beautiful shrub with many uses.

SCOTHVA.....……………………………………..1 gal.  $13,   2 gal. $17.00

Daphne ’Briggs Moonlight’ z5-9 

Actually a reintroduction of plants originally grown from tissue culture and susceptible to fungal disease. These are cuttings grown by Briggs from disease resistant plants. Since this is one of the most beautiful plants in existence, I think worth a try. 3 to 4 ft tall and wide. Fragrant pink/white flower clusters in spring and spectacular cream/white leaves with small dark green centers.

SDAPBRM……...................………...gal.  $25.00

Daphne x. Burkwoodii ‘Carol Mackie’ z4

Dense, mound forming shrub has beautiful cream edged evergreen foliage and starts blooming prolifically in June with long lasting, fragrant, pink flowers. Very hardy and tolerant of poor, sandy soil.

SDAPXBCM........2 qt.  $10; 1 gal. $17.00;  2 gal. $25.00;  5 gal.  39.95

Daphne odora ‘Aurea Marginata’ z 6b

Winter Daphne - the most beautiful of all the daphnes.  Evergreen  to 5 feet with beautiful, shiny, leathery leaves with broad creamy bands.  In December, clusters of deep rose-colored buds form and last up to 2 months and open in February to fragrant, pale pink flowers. Does well in a pot if overwintered above freezing.

SDAPODA……a few……………2 qt. $8.95     gal.  $12       3 gal.  $16

NEW ’08   PIC  Daphne t. ‘Summer Ice’            z 5        

4 to 5 ft. high and wide semi evergreen, deep green foliage with a white edge.   Fragrant white flowers start in May and repeat sporadically to frost.

2-3 ft. shrub with bright, lime-yellow foliage all season long. In spring, clusters of fragrant, pure white flowers. A pretty package, indeed.

SDEUGCHP…………………….……….2 qt. $8.95 gal. $12.00

Deutzia scabra ‘Variegata’ z 5-9

A 5-6’ shrub with marbled green and white leaves; long-lasting, pretty, white, fragrant flowers in spring.

SDEUSVA…………..…………………………………......2 gal. $16

NEW ’09    Diervilla ‘Cool Splash’                     z 4

Beautiful bush honeysuckle to 2-3 ft.  Striking variegated foliage all summer and yellow flowers.  Spreads by underground suckers to make a lovely colony over time in the woodland garden.

Duranta erecta ‘Golden Edge’ (Golden Pigeonberry) z8-12

A brilliant foliage plant from Japan but originated in the United States. 4” long, wisteria-like purple flower clusters and bright yellow berries characterize this distinctive plant. Rapidly grows to 6 feet high and has shiny green leaves with eye-popping gold borders. Grow as a tree, shrub, or for patio, pot, or garden.

SDUREUGE..............................................2 qt. $8.95…..1 gal. $12.00

Elaeagnus ebbingei ‘Gilt Edge’ z 6b

An evergreen shrub to 4-6’ high. Large deep green glossy leaves with a wide gold band. Semi deciduous in cold areas. I over winter it in a sheltered area here in zone 5b.

SELEEGE…………......……………......……....……....1 gal. $15.00

A slow growing erect shrub to 6 ' Of extreme beauty. Green leaves with a wide cream border. More cream than green. Looks white from a distance. Grows well, sun or shade, and deer proof. Stunning!

SELUSVA............2 qt.  $12.00; 1 gal. $16.00 or 2 gal. $25.00

Euonymous fortunei ‘Blondy’ z5-9 

A bold new shrub with big, bright yellow splotches in the center of the leaf and bright yellow stems. Very popular in Europe, where it has literally replaced ‘Sunspot’. Great impulse color provides year-round color. 18-24” tall.

SEUBLON..................................2 qt. $8.95      gal. $13.00      2 gal.  $19.00

Euonymous fortunei ‘Emerald N. Gold’ (Evergreen) z 5-9

Golden yellow margins on dark green leaves on a 3-4’ mounding plant to 3-4’ high and wide stunning in spring with new growth.

SEVOFEG…………………………………..1 gal. $8.95 or 2 gal. $18.00

Equally as colorful as ‘Blondy,’ which I consider the best E. fortunei, but the reverse coloring. Large leaves with a bright, wide gold edge all year.

SEUPMFGS…………………….…….gal. $13.00 2 gal.. $19.00

Euonymous fortunei ‘Harlequin’ (Evergreen) z 5-9

Equally as bright as Moonshadow or Blondy but white variegation instead of yellow. More white than green, sometimes, almost all white. This is stunning all year, about 12” high by 30” wide.

SEUHARL......................................................2 qt.  $8.95  or 1 gal.  $12.95

Euonymous f. ‘Sunspot’ (Evergreen) z 5-9

3-4’ tall by 6’ wide. A popular toned down pattern, dark green leaves with a smaller gold center on the leaf.

SEVOSUN……………………………….........……………2 gal. $17.00

Euonymous f. ‘Variegatus’ (Climbing Euonymous) z 5-9

Spreading ground cover with white edged evergreen foliage that looks spectacular knitting in with perennials, grasses and shrubs. One of my favorite photos is of Yucca ‘Bright Edge’ with gold edged Euonymous growing around it.

SEUOGCG-Gold Edge ………………………......…………….…2 qt. $6.95

SEUOGCW-White Edge ………………………....………………2 qt. $6.95

Forsythia ‘Fiesta’ z 5

I always thought Forsythias were ugly when not in bloom and double ugly when clipped in bloom but now there are several new variegated ones that are beautiful all summer, unless clipped. Fiesta grows 4-6’ high, has yellow flowers and bright yellow, chartreuse, and green variegated leaves with red stems. This is a wowser.

SFORFIE…………………2 qt. $8.95 or 1 gal. $12.00       2 gal.  $16

Forsythia 'Gold Leaf' z5-9

Glowing yellow foliage all summer - looks just as bright out of bloom as in bloom. 5-6’ tall.

SFORGOL..................................................2 qt. $8.95 or 1 gal. $12.00

Forsythia giraldiana ‘Golden Times’   z 4       Another forsythia that does not look “boring to downright ugly” when not in bloom.  In fact, this looks spectacular all season.  Yellow blooms early spring and bright yellow leaves with small light chartreuse green centers – perhaps even better looking out of flower!

SFORGGT……..………….2 qt.  $10.00          gal.  $16.00  

Forsythia koreana ‘Ilgwang’ z 5b-9

This is a beauty. A bright gold leaf with a variable green center and yellow flowers. 4-5’.

SFORKIL…….....……...Limited......……....... 2 qt. $9.95…gal. $16.00

Forsythia v. ‘Kumson’                 z 5                

A new compact 4 to 6 ft. forsythia from Korea.  Dark green leaves with a network of silver veins and regular yellow flowers.  A treasure in the shade garden.

FORVK……..….…2 qt.  $8.95     gal.  $12.00     2 gal.  $16.00

A new Korean forsythia to 3-4’ high with vivid yellow leaves even in shade.  Yellow flowers in spring.  Brighter than Forsythia ‘Gold Leaf.’

SFORVKSG……………2 qt.  $8.95         gal.  $12.00       2  gal.  $16.00  

Forsythia viridissima ‘Variegata’ z 5-9

A 6-8’ shrub with lemon yellow flowers in spring and creamy yellow marbled foliage. Foliage turns a striking wine color in autumn.

SFORVVA………………......……………..... 2 qt. $8.95 or 1 gal. $12.00

Gaura ‘Corries Gold’ (Wand Flower) z 6-9

Deciduous shrub to 3’ high with pale pink flowers all summer and gold splashed foliage.

SGAUGCG…………………...……………………….........…..2 qt. $10

Guara l. ‘Crimson Butterflies’ p.p.a.f.  z (5b) 6-9      A dwarf shrub to 18” with brilliant crimson leaves and hot pink flowers most of summer.  A striking color accent in the garden.

Heptacodium miconioides (Seven Son Flower) z 5-9

A new shrub from China to 15’ high. Neat exfoliating bark for all year interest, shiny dark green leaves on arching branches. Fragrant creamy white flower clusters late summer, followed by clusters of showy reddish pink sepals Oct. and Nov. A stunner.

SHEPMIC………………………….........…..……1 gal. $12…2 gal. $16.00

NEW ’08   PIC    Hibiscus s. ‘Miss Jalene’    z 5     

8 to 10 ft. tree form.  Green leaves with broad white edges and double white flowers with carmine center.  Blooms open fully.  Spectacular.

Another shrub hibiscus 8—12 ’ tall with exotic, fully double, peony-like, dark pink flowers. Very floriferous over a long period in the fall. A superb, stand-out Rose of Sharon.

SHIBSANC…………………….…….gal. $11.00 2 gal.. $15.00

Hibiscus syriacus Meehani z 5b-9

A lovely Hibiscus to 6’ high. Green leaves with a wide creamy white border. Deep purple buds that swell but don’t open.

SHIBSME…….1 gal. $16.00         2 gal. $20.00        2-3'  $45.00

Hibiscus syriacus ‘Nancy’ z 5b - 9

A new variegated hibiscus with cream white edges on leaves and a large white flower with a maroon eye that opens fully. 

SHIBSNA……….……….limit 1………..gal.  $20.00

Hydrangea anamola ‘Petiolaris’ (Climbing Hydrangea) z 4-9

A plain Jane green vine that is still all right. Grows to 30’ with small, shiny, dark green leaves and lacy white flowers in June. Plant on a tall tree or a partly shaded structure. I have seen some spectacular ones that I have coveted.

SHYDAPE………………...…………...............…………….1 gal. $10.00

Hydrangea m. ‘Lemon Wave’ z 6-9

Shrub to 4’ tall and wide, mauve flowers and leaves with huge areas of snow white and clear lemon yellow. The foliage is so spectacular that the flowers are an afterthought and happen only in mild climates.

SHYDMLN……………2 qt. $8.95…….1 gal. $16.00      2 gal.  $24

A superb new Japanese hydrangea, hardier than most macs. Masses of large, double lacecap flowers beginning in July and, as the season progresses, they turn to dark pink and red. Very floriferous and long blooming. In more acid soils, the flowers will be shades of violent. A multi-talented plant.

SHYDMSH………………..……………gal. $12.00 2 gal. $15.00

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Variegata’ z 6-9

Spectacular Hydrangea grows to 4’ tall with huge white borders on green leaves and a 6” blue lace cap flower. These will grow in zone 5b with mulch. However, they flower on old wood and in 5b and part of 6 they die back to ground. If you want flowers you have to protect the flowering stems with dirt mound, mulch, leaves etc.

SHYDMVA………………....…………………………....1 gal. $10.00

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Kyushu’ z 4-8

A 6-8’ plain Jane green Hydrangea that has some redeeming qualities. Large, lacy white flower heads are held erect and bloom from July through September. A new Hydrangea from Kyushu, Japan. Train into a tree or grow as a shrub.

SHYDPKY…………………….......….……..2 qt. $8.95…1 gal. $12.00

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’ p.p.a.f.  z 4      Not variegated, but chosen for its big, floriferous, stunning lime green blooms.  A new color in the late summer and fall garden.  To 6 – 8 feet or cut back in spring.

SHYDPLL…………………. gal.  $12.00       2 gal.   $16.00

Hydrangea p. ‘Pink Diamond’ z 4-8

Another paniculata, to 6’, hardy to zone 4 and chosen for the knock out flowers. Large erect flower heads. Conical blooms are 12” by 8” with pink buds that open white then change to rich pink. Blossoms from July to Sept.

SHYDPDI……………...…….………………………...…....1 gal. $12.00

A new hardy hydrangea to 6-8 ft. high. Can be grown as a shrub or tree. Upright mounds of pure white flowers with individual florets as big as the palm of your hand! Sure to become a garden staple.

SHYDMSH………………..……………gal. $12.00 2 gal. $15.00

Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Little Honey’ z5 N 

A new dwarf oak leaf hydrangea to 4’ x 3’ with extraordinary, bright, soft-yellow foliage spring and summer; then turns scarlet in fall. Large trusses to 8” of white flowers in early summer. A ‘Lollapaloosa.’

SHYDQLH…………….…………………………..…....1 gal. $35.00

Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Sikes Dwarf’ (Oak Leaf Hydrangea) z5

A low growing Dwarf Oak leaf to 3-4’ high. Oak like leathery leaves that turn to a wine color. Large heads of white flowers appear in late June and fade to pink and last to fall.

SHYDQSD………………….………….1 gal. $12.00       2 gal.  $16.00

Hypericum androsaemum ‘Glacier’(Variegated Hypericum) z 5b-9

A beautiful shrub to 3’ high with striking pink, white and green splashed foliage. Yellow flowers produce red berries.

SHYPAGL……………….............… 2 qt. $8.95 or 1 gal. $12.95

Hypericum a. ‘Mrs. Gladys Barbrizon’ z 5b-9

A 3’ shrub with cool white and dark green splashed leaves. Flowers turn to red berries. A lovely plant as are all the Hypericums.

SHYPMGB………………..2 qt. $8.95       1 gal.  $12.95

Hypericum patulum ‘Variegata’ z 5b-9

18” shrub with narrow leaves with a white border and yellow flowers.

SHYPPVA....................................Limit 1.......................... 2 qt. $12.00

Hypericum x. ‘Moseranum Tricolor’ z 6b-9

This one is the most striking of the Hypericums and a lot of other plants. 3’ shrub with green leaves bordered by red. This is no wall flower. Yellow flowers in June move it up another notch. A definite knockout.

SHYPXMT…………………………............…..2 qt. $7.95 or 2 gal. $17.00

Ilex aquifolium ‘Aureo Marginata’ z 6-9

A yellow border on the green leaf of this evergreen female Holly; red berries fall & winter.

SILEAAM……………………………………..2 qt. $8.95     1gal. $16.00

Ilex a. ‘Gold Coast’ (male Holly) z 6-9

4-6’ high and wide with smaller leaves edged with bright yellow.

SALEAGCO……………..…………………………………..1 gal. $16.00

Ilex aquifolium ‘Pinto’ z 6

Pale green and gold splotches cover dark green leaves and, of course, evergreen.

SILAQPI……………………………………………….………2 qt. $8.95

Ilex crenata ‘Variegata’ (Japanese Holly) z 5b-9

A small shiny evergreen leaf with yellow green variegation. Slow growing to 3’.

SILECVA…………………….….....…2 qt.  $12       1 gal. $16       2 gal.  $24

Ilex meserveae‘Gretchen’                         z 5(4)-8        N        

This is a major introduction.  A female blue holly, super hardy, and as striking as English hollies.  To 6’ with shiny, leathery, blue-green leaves with spines and wide, creamy-yellow edges; red berries.  Stunning.

Ilex meserveae ‘Honey Maid’ p.p.a.f.          z 5 (4)-8       N          

Equally as beautiful as ‘Gretchen;’ an almost identical sport of ‘Blue Maid’ – overall, a little darker.  Another wowser! 

SILMEHM……………2 qt.  $10       gal.  $16       3 gal.  $39.95  

Ilex opaca 'Stewart's Silver Crown'     N     z 5 b                 

An American holly with typical spiny holly leaves, green with silvery white borders.  Female produces red berries.

SILEOSSC……………2 qt.  $18      

Ilex verticillata ‘Sunsplash’      N   z 4

Winterberry Holly, which is normally great looking with red berries in fall, winter but really blah looking rest of the year. This new introduction has large bright yellow patches on leaves. A striking new holly with year round interest.

SILVE..Available for fall, a few to trade in spring…limit 1...1 gal. $18…..12” $25

NEW ’08   PIC  Ilex x ‘Santa’s Delight’     z 6             

Upright 8 to 10 ft.  high by 5 to 6 ft. wide.  Blue-green leaves with wide, cream-white edges that light up the garden.  Red berries in fall.

SILEXSD…………………….8” pot, 12 – 15” high      $30.00

Itea virginica ‘Little Henry’ (Dwarf Sweetspire) z5-9 c

Sweetly scented, pure white flowers shoot like fireworks in the early summer horizon. Low mounded, compact stature is perfectly suited for flooding large banks, beds and borders. If burning bush has good fall color, then this plant is a wildfire.

SITEALH.......................................................2 qt. $7.95 or 1 gal. $10.00

Juniperus communus ‘Compressa’ z 5 

A dwarf juniper 6’ in 20 years. Very tight, upright with silver foliage.

SJUNC.………………………..……....……………..…..qt. $12.00

Juniperus communus ‘Gold Cone’ z 5 

A narrow columnar juniper to 15’ high and only 3’ wide with bright yellow leaves and a very tight habit. An architectural beacon in the garden.

SJUNCGC.………………………..……....…………..2 gal. $30.00

Juniperus horizontalis ‘Andora Variegata’   z 4-9          N    

A very popular, low juniper; matures at 1’ high by 2-3’ wide.  This has striking patches of creamy,white foliage that stand out nicely.

SJUNHAV…………………………………….2 qt.  $8.95       1 gal.  $13.00  

NEW ’08   Juniperus horizontalis ‘Mother Lode’       z 3     

3 inches tall by 4 to 6 ft. wide.  The brightest gold of any juniper.  Will hug ground and cascade over walls, etc.  Absolutely electric.

Juniperus procumbens ‘Variegata’         z 4                            

Low growing garden juniper to 6” high by 4’ with bright, creamy yellow splashes.

SJUNPRVA………………………………………………….3 gal.  $17.50  

Juniperus ridiga ‘Hikari’               z 4                            

A large shrub/small tree upright juniper with tufts of blue-green needles and a natural ‘bonsai’ look that can be enhanced.  Forms a unique evergreen focal point or specimen plant in the garden.

SJUNRH…………………………………………………18 – 24”  $35.00  

Juniperus scopulorum ‘Sparkling Skyrocket’       z 4-9        N      

A tall, narrow juniper that provides architectural interest.  This one has splashes of creamy white-colored foliage.

SJUNSSPSK………………………………...2 qt.  $8.95     2 gal.  $25.00

Juniperus x. media ‘Daub’s Frosted’ z5

Brilliant gold foliage on wide spreading low plant with pendulous branch tips. Blue-green underneath, adding visual depth and interest.

SJUNXMD...............................................................………….1 gal. $12.00

Juniperus virginiana ‘Sparkle’ z4

Very narrow column of foliage splashed with white variegation.

SJUNVSP...............................................................................1qt. $6.95

Kerria japonica ‘Picta’ z 5-9

A small shrub to 3’ high arrowhead shaped leaf with a white border, yellow attractive rose like flowers in spring. Overall the shrub has striking variegation yet a light airy look to it. I have several in my garden.

SKERJPI……………........……..2 qt. $8.95, 1 gal. $12.00, or 2 gal $17.00

NEW ’08   Kolwitzia a. ‘Dream Catcher’            z 4    

Old standby flowering shrub but with bright yellow foliage all season.  Long and massive display of pink flowers in May in light shade.  It’s a wowser spring to frost.

NEW ’08   Leucothoe a. ‘Rainbow’              z 5 b            

A beautiful evergreen landscape shrub 3 to 6 feet tall with striking cream-colored variegation and a graceful fountain shape.  Bronze-scarlet in winter.  Deer resistant.  A delight.

Leycesteria formosa ’Golden Lanterns’ p.p.a.f. z 5b A brand new shrub to the U.S. It grows 3—5 ft. and has bright yellow and red new leaves that mature to yellow-green. In mid-summer, it is covered in 4” long, drooping clusters of dark, purplish-red bracts and white flowers followed by clusters of purple berries in Autumn. In the north it will pretend it is a perennial and die back in the winter. Thick mulch can increase its hardiness range. A triple-threat beauty.

SLEYFGLT……………...2 qt. $8.95 gal. $12.00 2 gal. $16.00

Lonicera nitida ‘Baggesons Gold’ (Shrub) z 6-10

A small dense shrub to 2’ high. Arching shoots of tiny ¼” bright yellow leaves.

SLONNBG…………………………...…………2 qt. $7.95     gal.  $12

Lonicera nitida “Silver Beauty’ z 6-9

4’ shrub with tiny, white bordered leaves can be pruned in any shape. Provides an attractive all season presence in the garden or landscape.

SLONNSI......................................Limit 1......2 qt.  $8.95......1 gal. $12.95

Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Goshiki’ (Variegated False Holly) z 5? 6-9    Leaf shape and texture look the same as a Holly. Goshiki grows to 3.5’ high and wide and the leaf has fantastic coloring. New growth has cream orange coloring over creamy yellow marbling on a green leaf. I have had this and Variegata planted in my garden for 4 years in z 5b with no protection. This is a beauty.

SOSMHGO………………….2 qt.  $12     1 gal. $17.00     2 gal.  $24

Philadelphus coronarius ‘Variegata’ (Mock Orange) z 5-9

Another rare and flat out beautiful Mock Orange. This one, to 8’, with broad creamy white margins on the leaves and fragrant white flowers makes this about as good as it gets.

SPHICVA……………………..………………………........…..2 qt. $9.95

Philadelphus c. Aurea (Mock Orange) z 5-9

A 6’ Mock Orange with bright gold leaves and fragrant white flowers. In late summer leaves turn to lime green. Best foliage color in full sun.

SPHICAV…………………..………….........……………..2 qt. $8.95

Philadelphus ‘Innocense’ (Mock Orange) z 5-9

A delicious shrub to 6’. Large, extremely fragrant, single white flowers born profusely at a young age. Creamy yellow variegation on the leaves increases as the season progresses. This is a stunner.

SPHIINN…….1 gal. $12.00……2 gal. $16....3 gal.  $20

Re-NEW ’09    Philadelphus ‘Variegatus’        z 5

A beautiful 3 to 4 foot “mock orange” with white-bordered green leaves all season and very fragrant white flowers in the Spring.

gal.  $12.00                2 gal.  $16.00

Physocarpus o. ‘Diablo’ (Ninebark) P.P.A.F. z 5-9

A newer plant with star quality. A shrub to 7’ high and 4’ wide. Deep purple foliage all summer. Best cutback to 30” in early spring. White flowers but the foliage is the thing.

SPHYODI…………...…..…….…2 qt. $8.95, 1 gal. $12.00,  2 gal.  $16

A dwarfer, fuller physocarpus than ‘Diablo.’ Smaller, deeply cut, crimson-red leaves and pinkish-white summer flowers. A genuine, new and improved model.

SPHYSUWIN………………..…………gal. $12.00 2 gal. $15.00

Pieris japonica ‘Flaming Silver’ z 5

A vigorous evergreen shrub to 4’ in 10 years. Narrow leaves with white variegation and flaming red new growth in the spring to contrast with the white flowers. This, as the other pieris, are quality shrubs.

SPIEJFS……………..……………………..…gal. $16.00       2 gal.  $24

Pieris japonica ‘Little Heath’ z5 

A beautiful dwarf evergreen japanese andromeda to 2 1/2 ft. tall with small leaves, about 1/2 size, 1 of dark green with a white edge and same white flowers as other pieris.

SPIEJLH.……………………1 qt.  $10     2 qt. $13      gal. $16

Pieris japonica ‘Variegata’ z 6-9

Three and one-half feet high and wide evergreen shrub with shiny, deep green leaves with creamy white borders. In spring it has cluster of tiny white bell flowers. A handsome plant in and out of flower.

SPIEJVA………………………..1 gal. $16.00…..2 gal. $24.00

Punica granata ‘Twisted Form’ (Twisted Pomegranite) z 8-10

For Bonsai. A Dwarf Pomegranite that with age develops a twisted aged looking trunk.

SPUNGTF.........................Limit 1...........................................1 gal. $15.00

Rhododendron ‘Austrinum Variegata’ (Variegated Azalea Austrium) z 5?6-9

A native Azalea to 10’ tall with fragrant yellow flower trusses and, in this variety, brilliant yellow flecks and blotches on the leaves. A stunner.

SRHORAV.........................Limit 1...................................3 gal. pot $30.00

Rhododendron c. ‘Carolina Spring’ z 5

A sport of Catawbiense to 6’ tall with lavender flowers. Spectacular evergreen leaves with bold cream, irregular splashing. This is major gorgeous and provides all year presence in the garden.

SRHOC................................……...... 2 qt. $15.00…….…..1 gal. $25.00

Rhododendron 'Goldflimmer’ z 5-9

Evergreen, medium leaf with a large gold blotch in the center of the leaf lavender flowers to 6’ high. Another handsome all year specimen.

SRHOGFL………………………....…………1 yr. $15.00, 2 yr. $25.00

Rhododendron ponticum ‘Varigata’ (Gold Border) z 6-9

This rhododendron has purple flowers, grows to 6’, and an attractive leaf with a gold border. Another gorgeous all year Rhodie.

SRHOPVGL……………………...............……..1 yr. $12.00, 2yr. $19.00

Rhododendron ponticum ‘Variegatum White Edge’ z 6-10

Same as ‘Gold Edge’ but with a white edge.  Equally handsome.

SRHOPVGL………………….....…..........……1 yr. $12.00, 2 yr. $19.00

Rhododendron ‘Variegated Yaku Prince’ probably z 5b at least

Compact very popular Rhodie to 2-3’ with beautiful flowers and a gold border on the leaves. Another dimension to an already handsome plant. Limited.

SRHOVYP..............................……………………

Same as Gold edge but with a white edge. Equally handsome.

SRHOPVGL…………….....…..........……1 yr. $12.00, 2 yr. $19.00

Rhododendron yakusimanum ‘V.F.N. Debra’ z5-9 A variegated ‘yak’, beautiful medium green leaves with a bright gold edge and rose colored flowers.   A collector's find.

SRHO ‘VFN.D.'........................small plants $35.00   yr. old  $45   or trade

Ribes sanguineum (Variegated Current)       z 5b                 N     

A delicious shrub to 3.’  Light pink stems and small, maple-shaped leaves, mottled and washed with creamy white.  In early spring, smothered with small, bright pink flowers.  A very pleasing package.

SRISAPSV…………………………………2 qt.  $8.95     1 gal.  $12.00  

 Ribes sanguineum ’Brockola Bankii’ z 5b N

A beautiful ornamental currant to 4’ with bright gold foliage all season and clusters of pretty pink flowers in spring.

SRIBSBR………………..…………………...…………3 gal. $25.00

A dwarf rose to 12-15” tall with tiny leaves and all-summer scarlet red flowers.

SROSSCB…………………………………..2 qt.  $8.95          gal.  $12.00

A compact 2 to 3 ft. tall hardy shrub rose, very fragrant, all season heavy blooming single clear pink blooms with a center of long deep burgundy stamen.  Fantastic, one of the most beautiful roses.  A.A.R.S. Winner.

SROSFLI…………………………………………………….gal.  $17.00

Same as ‘Beauty Secret’ but all-summer greenish ivory flowers.

SROSGRI……………………………...2 qt.  $8.95          gal.  $12.00  

Rosa ’John Franklin’ z 4

A hardy, 3’ by 3’ shrub rose with deep red, semi-double, cupped and fringed flowers displayed in very large clusters. A non-stop bloomer from summer through fall. Disease resistant, dark green foliage.

SPROSJF………………..…………gal. $11.00 2 gal. $15.00

A groundcover rose 18-24” high. Exceptionally lush, disease resistant foliage. Non-stop clusters of semi-double, majesta-pink blooms.

SROSMAGM………………..…………gal. $11.00 2 gal. $15.00

Rosa wichuriana ‘Curiosity’ z 5-9

A variegated rose with small white splashed leaves and white flowers. Smashing!

SROSWC……………......…..…………..2 qt. $8.95 or 1 gal. $15.00

Salix babylonica ‘Crispa’ (Rams Horn Willow) please see Tree section

Salix integra (Hakuro Nishiki’ (Dwarf Willow) z 5-9

A 4’ shrub with one of the most strikingly brilliant leaves of all. Pure white and pink. As summer wanes some green creeps in.

SSALIHN...……2 qt. $8.95…………1 gal. $12.00.......2 gal. $16

Sambucus (Elder Berry) This family has some of the most striking foliage of all shrubs. They are also easy to grow and vigorous. All the sambucus have large panicles of small white flowers that produce blue black berries that feed the birds, or you can pick them and make elderberry wine or jelly. Sambucus is hardy in z 3b-9 and requires sun or partial shade.

Sambucus ‘Black Beauty’  z 4       One of the best new shrubs in several years.  Light years ahead of S. ‘Guisho Purple.’  Dark black foliage that gets even darker in summer and fragrant red buds open to pink flowers late June-July.  To 8–12’ or cut back to ground in fall and grow as a perennial.  Outstanding.    

SSAMBLB……………..2 qt.  $10.00        gal.  $15.00        2 gal.  $20.00  

Sambucus nigra ‘Guischo Purple’ z 3b-9

Of the several purple leaf cultivars this one has the deepest purple leaves and pink flowers. Can grow to 6-9’ and also easy to prune to keep smaller spectacular background for golds, silver and variegates.

SSAMNGH………………….....…………………....……....1 gal. $10.00

Sambucus nigra ‘Madonna’ z 3b-9

To 9’ tall; leaves with wide bright yellow margins, more yellow than green. From a distance this can look pure yellow. This and Pulverulenta are as brilliant as you can get.

SSAMNMA………..…….……….. 1 gal. $12.00, or 2 gal. $16.00

Sambucus nigra ‘Pulverulenta’ z 3b-9

A smaller elderberry to 6’ high. Striking pure white variegation on the leaves. From a distance it can look like a white shrub. Outstanding.

SSAMNPU………………………...…....1 gal. $12.00….2 gal. $16.00

Sambucus nigra ‘Variegata’ z 3b-9

6-9’ in time with leaves with a cream border. A handsome garden or landscape plant.

SSAMNVA…….Limited, Limit 1...................1 gal. $12……

Sambucus racemosa ‘Plumosa Aurea’ z 4-9

8-10’ tall finely cut bright yellow lacy leaves that change in summer to lime green. Best color in full sun.

SSAMRPA…………………….........1 gal. $12       2 gal.  $16

Serissa foetidus ‘Pink Flowered’ z 7b-10

3’ evergreen shrub with ½” leaves bordered with gold and shiny. Deep pink ½” flowers blossom for months with sun or indoors in a window or under plant lights. Good garden or pot plant or for Bonsai.

SSERFPE…………………….............….……1 qt. $7.95….2 qt. $12.00

Serissa foetidus ‘Snow Rose’ z 8-10

For Bonsai or pot or garden. A small evergreen 2-3’ shrub with tiny deep green leaves and for me blossoms all year. With enough light, flowers are fully double, pure white, about ½” and look spectacular against shiny foliage.

SSERFSR…………………………...………...1 qt. $7.95……2 qt. $12.00

Spirea Thunbergii ‘Mt. Fuji’            z 4-8                        F 

A splendid new 3-4’ shrub with small willow-like leaves 1 by ¼” of dark green with white stripes.  White flowers in spring.  A jewel.

Spirea japonica ‘Golden Elf’ p.p.a.f.  z 4      This is a fantastic newer shrub.  Only 6” high by up to 24” spread, this spirea forms a compact, tight mat of vivid golden yellow foliage all summer.  Think of the ways this can electrify your garden!  Dainty pink flowers, leaves bright red in fall.

SSPIJGE…………………………………..…2 qt.  $8.95          gal.  $12.95

Spirea x vanhouttei ‘Pink Ice’                        z 5                          

Stransvaesia davidiana ‘Palette’ z 5-9

Reclassified as Photinia. An upright evergreen shrub to 10’ with shiny dark green leaves splashed with creamy white and pink. In winter the newer leaves turn bright red. This is a magnificent shrub all year long.

SSTRVPA……………….…Limited, Limit 1.........................6-12” $13.00

Symphoricarpo obiculata ‘Variegatus’ (Variegated Snowberry) z 3-9

This snow berry is the same size as Albus, but has gold margined leaves, pink/white flowers and soft lavender berries.

SSYMOVA ………………..….........2 qt. $8.95     1 gal.  $12     2 gal.  $16

Symphoricarpo albus ‘Variegatus’ (Variegated Snowberry) z 3-9

A 3-5’ shrub with small leaves margined in white and white berries. Handsome.

SSYMAVA………………….………2 qt. $8.95     1 gal.  $12     2 gal.  $16

Syringa tribida ‘Josee’ (Repeat Blooming Lilac) z 3-7

Another plane Jane green, but with some redeeming qualities. A compact smaller Lilac to 5’ with smaller leaves and very fragrant pink flowers that repeat bloom. 3-4 periods of bloom every year. Newer, from France.

SSYRTJO…….……………………………2 qt. $12.00, 2 gallons $35.00

Syringa vulgaris ‘Dappled Dawn’ (Variegated Lilac) z 3-8

Beautiful leaves boldly splashed with yellow all summer and blue/magenta flowers are icing on the cake. Striking spring to fall in full sun.

SSYRVDD…………………...2 qt. $9.95, 1 gal. $16.00, 2 gal. $25.00

Taxus cuspidata ‘Aurea Low Boy’ z5

A yellow ground hugger. Best color in full sun.

STAXCALB..................................2  qt. $8.95     1 gal.  $12

Taxus cuspidata ‘Aurescens’ z 4

A brilliant gold yew in sun or shade.

STAXCUA………………………..……………………….2 qt. $8.95

Taxus cuspidata ’Sentinalis’ z 4 

Another wonderful architectural focal point in the garden matures at 10’ high by 2’ wide without trimming; dark green evergreen foliage. Tall narrow shrubs have so many uses in the garden; at a corner, by a rock, side of a stairway or walk, and I personally like to use them as a focal point at strategic areas in perennial gardens.

STAXCSEN…………………..…………2 qt. $8.95 gal. $15.00

Taxus x media ‘Margarita’ p.p.a.f. z 4 

A new color breakthrough in evergreen yews. Lime green foliage all season in all light conditions! A refreshingly cool color in a horizontal yew 4-5’ high by 6-7’ wide if not trimmed.

STAXXMM…………………..…………2 qt. $8.95 gal. $15.00

Thuja occidentalis ’Emerald Variegated’ arborvitae z2 A gold variegated form of ‘Emerald Smaragd.’ Narrow upright with green leaves splashed with yellow throughout. Grows 6” a year.

STHUOEV.………………………..………………...….gal. $21.00

Thuja occidentalis ’Techny Gold’ p.p.a.f. z 3 A new gold sport of ‘mission arborvitae’ to 10’ high by 6’ wide. Bright gold foliage winter and summer. Fast growing and burn resistant.

STHUOTGO………………….…………2 qt. $8.95 gal. $15.00

Thuja orientalis ’Sunlight’ z5b

A dwarf upright globe that grows 3” a year and has bright yellow leaves. Rare.

STHUOSL.………………………..………………...….gal. $20.00

Thujopsis dolobrata ‘Variegata’ z 5-9

Slow growing evergreen shrub with foliage boldly marked white and dark green; foliage looks like a princess pine. Eventually can reach 12-15’, but easy to keep lower. I use this in several places and it always looks striking.

STHODVA……10-15” $15…..16-21” $25.00…..22-30" $35…31-36” $40

Tsuga canadensis ‘Frosty’ z 4

This hemlock is almost completely white. May need light shade to prevent leaf scorch.

STSUCFR………………………….2 qt. $8.95       1 gal.  $12

Viburnum lantana ‘Variegata’ z3

An attractive plant with fuzzy, “tie-dyed,” changeful leaves of gold and green, masses of creamy-white flowers, and fruit that changes from yellow-orange-red and finally to black. Grows 8-10’ tall and 10’ wide.

SVIBLVA....................................…................1 gal. $12.00…..2 gal. $16.00

Viburnum opulis ‘Kristy D.’ z 3

A new sport of Viburnum opulis to 6 - 7 feet high. White flowers and red to black berries - but the leaves! Maple shaped with big irregular shaped splashes of cream, about 50/50. Fantastic. A few to trade in spring; taking orders for fall delivery.

SVIBOKD………………...2 qt.  $16       1 gal. $20.00

Viburnum trilobum ’Redwing’ p.p.a.f. z 2 N 8-9 ft. high with beautiful, red tinted new foliage, white flowers in May, and bright red fruit that persists (and provides food for birds). Attractively shaped foliage turns red in fall.

SVIRTRW………………….……………2 qt. $9.95 gal. $15.00

re-NEW ’09    Weigela ‘Eyecatcher’            z 4            

Probably the best looking weigela on the market.  2-ft. high with fluorescent-yellow leaves with a small green center and crimson-colored flowers.  Will knock your socks off!

Weigela florida ’Gold Rush’ z 4

A new consistent gold variegated foliage weigela with scads of pink flowers on a compact 4-5’ bush an improved florida variegata.

SWEIGFMW……………..…..……………2 qt. $8.95 gal. $12.00

NEW ’08   Weigela ‘Fine Wine’            z 4             

SWEIFW…………………..1 gal.  10 – 15”  $15.00          2 gal.  $25.00

NEW ’09    Weigela ‘Ghost’ p.p.a.f.                        z 4

4 to 5 ft. tall with light green foliage in early Spring that turns to an iridescent butter-cream with red flowers.

gal.  $16.00

Weigela florida ‘Midnight Wine’ p.p.a.f. z 4 

A dwarf version of ‘Wine and Roses.’ Only 18—24 inches high mound of dark burgundy-purple foliage all season. In spring, rosy pink flowers make for an eye popping combination. Full sun provides the darkest color.

SWEIGFMW……….……………gal. $15.00      2 gal.  $25.00

Weigela ’Monet’ z 4

Only 12" to 18" tall & wide with small leaves of green, cream and pink in equal amounts all season.  Pink flowers in spring are almost overkill.

SWEIGMON……………..…........................……………2 qt. $15.00

Weigela florida ‘Variegata’ z4

A beautiful shrub to 6 feet high. Arching stems with green leaves with cream borders. Great looking all summer, but in spring it is smothered in pink blossoms.

SWEIFLV……………...………………..1 gal. $12.00……2 gal. $16.00

Weigela florida ‘Variegata Nana’ z 4

Same as above but a dwarf variety to 3 feet high and wide.

SWEFVAN………………..…..………..1 gal. $12.00……2 gal. $18.00

Weigela ‘French Lace’ z4

An exciting, NEW variegated plant with dark red flowers and bright yellow leaf margins. A very dramatic improvement in Weigelas from France for the 1st time in N. America. A great companion to ‘Wine & Roses.’ 3-4’ tall.

SWEIFLA.................................................………1 gal. $12.00       2 gal.  $16

Weigela praecox ‘Variegata’                    z4                          F 

My favorite variegated weigela.  Crisp white-edged leaves and masses of deep pink flowers in a good, moderate grower to 6’.  Always looks good, even in light shade.

Weigela ‘Sunny Princess’ z4

Delightful, variegated sport of Pink Princess. Pleasing, clean, narrow bands of gold encircle each leaf of this compact plant. 3-4’ tall.

SWEISPR...............................................2 qt. $7.95……1 gal. $12.00

Weigela ‘Wine & Roses’ z 5-9

Best color in full sun.   Grows 3-4’ high and wide.  Leaf color is deep purple and the flowers are rose pink. Gorgeous in bloom. Does some repeat bloom in fall, but much less.

SWEIWRO……………….…..1 gal. $12.00…2 gal. $16.00