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Bennett's Compacta
Round and compact form, this hybrid offers lustrous dark green leathery leaves along purplish stem. Needs little or no pruning makes it a virtually maintenance free shrub. Used as foundation, borders and hedge planting. More About Ilex crenata 'Bennett's Compacta' Easily transplanted, easy to grow. Low maintenance. All around great evergreen shrub. Interesting Notes: The compacta holly is similar in looks and habit to the boxwood and can be used in similar situations. A native of Japan it is also referenced as Japanese holly or Box-leaf holly. Bennett's Compacta Japanese Holly Growing and Maintenance Tips Fertilize in spring with an all-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins. Recommended spacing for a formal hedge is 2 to 3 feet apart. For a more informal hedge plant 4 to 5 feet apart. Height: 3-4 FeetSpread: 4-5 FeetHardiness Zone: 5-7 Ilex crenata 'Bennett's Compacta' Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun Attracts Wildlife: Attracts Songbirds Soil Moisture: Average Water, Wet Soil/Wetlands Attributes: Fast Growing, Evergreen, Low Maintenance Habit: Upright Foliage Color: Green
Bloodgood
Bloodgoods have bright red leaves in the spring - maturing to a rich purple-red color during the summer - becoming a bright crimson in the fall. This sturdy, deciduous tree makes an excellent selection for nearly any landscape! A vigorous upright grower that becomes rounded with age. Small inconspicuous red flowers in spring followed by red fruit in early fall. This tree retains its color well even during summer heat. More About Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' Small tree ideal for smaller gardens. Retains color even in hot weather. Brilliant fall color. Winter interest. Interesting Notes: Mainly used as a single specimen; in landscapes the Japanese maple makes a striking display when used to line a driveway, along property lines or in groupings. When used in this way, the recommended spacing for this tree is 20 feet apart. Japanese maple Growing and Maintenance Tips Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Fertilize in spring with an all-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins. Height: 15-20 FeetSpread: 15 FeetSpacing: 20-25 FeetHardiness Zone: 5-8 Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun Soil Moisture: Average Water Attributes: Fall Color, Great Foliage, Low Maintenance, Fast Growing, Specimen, Focal Point Foliage Color: Burgundy Habit: Mounding, Upright Season of Interest (Foliage): Summer, Fall, Early Color
Blue Pacific
Low growing and trailing habit this juniper sports ocean blue-green foliage that keeps its color well in colder weather. Drought, heat, and cold tolerant once established in the landscape. Adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions. Used as foundation planting, around taller shrubs or trees, hillside groundcover and seashore. More About Juniperus Conferta 'Blue Pacific' Ideal for seaside planting. Erosion control. Excellent ground cover. Shade tolerant. Interesting Notes: The shore juniper is a low growing ground cover that adapts well to sandy soil in seashore areas. One of the handsomest of all the ground cover junipers. Excellent when used in mass planting, on banks, draped over retaining walls and in planter boxes. Tolerates shade very well makes it ideal for planting under trees. Blue Pacific Juniper Growing and Maintenance Tips Fertilize in spring with an all-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins. Height: 6-12 inchesSpread: 6-8 FeetHardiness Zone: 5-9 Juniperus Conferta 'Blue Pacific' Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun Critter Resistance: Deer Resistant Soil Moisture: Average Water Attributes: Low Maintenance, Ground Cover, Fast Growing, Mass Planting, Evergreen, Border or Bed Habit: Trailing
Blue Rug
Very flat growing form with trailing silver-blue branches that take on a light purplish color in winter. Drought, heat, and cold tolerant once established in the landscape. Very adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions. Used to cover vast areas, trail walls and cover hill sides. Great plant for controlling erosion. More About Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltoni' (Blue Rug Juniper) Toughest evergreen landscape plant available. Spreader covering wide areas. Ideal for hill side or rock garden. Interesting Notes: Low growing and valued for its adaptability to sand and rocky soil. Tolerates hot dry sunny locations. Ideal for slope planting, ground cover and mass planting. Blue Rug Juniper Growing and Maintenance Tips Fertilize in spring with an all-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins. Height: 4 inchesSpread: 8-10 FeetHardiness Zone: 4-9 Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltoni' Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun Critter Resistance: Deer Resistant Soil Moisture: Average Water Attributes: Rock Garden, Drought Tolerant, Mass Planting, Low Maintenance, Evergreen, Border or Bed, Fast Growing, Ground Cover Habit: Mounding, Trailing Season of Interest (Foliage): Winter, Summer
Blue Star
Nice blue tinted foliage on this dense, low growing rounded evergreen. This juniper is slow growing and does not develop a central leader thus keeping it nice and dense. Adapts to a wide variety of soil conditions. More About Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' Striking blue color. Mounding habit. Nice accent shrub. Interesting Notes: The Blue Star was developed round 1950 and was essentially unknown. It has become widely used in many landscapes because of it growth habit, versitility and striking color. Blue Star Juniper Growing and Maintenance Tips Fertilize in spring with an all-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins. Height: 3 FeetSpread: 3-4 FeetHardiness Zone: 5-8 Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun Critter Resistance: Deer Resistant Soil Moisture: Average Water Attributes: Mass Planting, Low Maintenance, Evergreen, Border or Bed Habit: Mounding Foliage Color: Blue Season of Interest (Foliage): Fall, Winter, Summer
Crimson Queen
The new growth on this small Japanese Maple is a bright crimson red that persists through the entire growing season. Finely dissected leaves on handsome cascading branches. Ideal for small gardens and tight spaces. Summer color becomes crimson in the fall. More About Acer palmatum dissectum 'Crimson Queen' Easy to grow. Dwarf variety. Beautiful cascading branches. Year around interest. Interesting Notes: Beginning in the mid-1960s, Acer palmatum variant dissectum forma atropurpureum 'Crimson Queen' was by many regarded as the best dissectum or laceleaf Japanese maple. 'Crimson Queen' is a heavily cascading weeper that forms a more nearly perfect dome & if grown near a ledge or large raised bed can even droop downward lower than its root-crown. Japanese Maple Growing and Maintenance Tips Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers lightly dappled shade. Leaves may scorch in full sun in hot southern summers. Plant in a location protected from strong winds. Stake trunk for more erect growth or leave alone for full cascading effect. When grouping, plant 10 to 15 feet apart. Fertilize in spring with an all-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins. Height: 5 FeetSpread: 10 FeetSpacing: 10-15 FeetHardiness Zone: 5-8 Acer palmatum dissectum 'Crimson Queen' Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun Soil Moisture: Average Water Attributes: Fall Color, Great Foliage, Low Maintenance, Specimen, Focal Point Foliage Color: Burgundy Habit: Mounding Season of Interest (Foliage): Summer, Fall, Early Color
Dorothy Wycoff (Pink Bloom)
A strong growing compact shrub that blooms heavy with dark red buds that open to pale pink. Its new foliage is reddish changing to medium green in summer. Excellent as a focal point in any landscape or can be planted as a small growing hedge. This vigorous grower is one of the nicest forms available. More About Pieris japonica 'Dorothy Wycoff' Shade loving plant. Blooms late winter into spring. Ideal for woodland settings. Single specimen or hedge. Interesting Notes: A native of Asia and Japan and is often referred to as 'andromeda' that originated from an earlier genus name for the plant. Japanese Pieris Growing and Maintenance Tips Fertilize in the spring after blooming with a food for acid-loving plants. Can be harmful if ingested by people or animals. Height: 6 FeetSpread: 3 FeetHardiness Zone: 5-8 Pieris japonica 'Dorothy Wycoff' Characteristics Exposure: Partial Sun Soil Moisture: Average Water Attributes: Low Maintenance, Great Foliage, Long Blooming Season of Interest (Flowering): Summer
Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce
This compact, globe-shaped evergreen shrub features a dense, tidy growth habit that makes it an ideal choice for smaller landscapes, container gardening, or as an accent in garden beds. Its striking, silvery-blue needles provide a stunning contrast to other plants and stay vibrant throughout the year, becoming even more intense in the summer. Perfect for creating a focal point or adding texture to your outdoor space, the Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce thrives in well-drained soil and enjoys full to partial sun. Low-maintenance and hardy, this charming shrub is a must-have for those seeking a unique, long-lasting addition to their garden design. Height: 5 FeetSpread: 6 FeetHardiness Zone: 2-8 Picea pungens 'Globosa' Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun Critter Resistance: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant Soil Moisture: Moist, Well-Drained Attributes: Evergreen Foliage Color: Blue, Silver
Gold Mop
Stunning golden, threadlike branches are the trademark of this evergreen shrub. The cascading nature of the branches also adds an air of elegance to any mixed border. Easy to grow and adapts to most locations. More About Chamaecyparis pisifera Accent plant. Holds color well. Adds contrast to the landscape. Interesting Notes: A much improved strain of gold mop cypress, it has a more compact and wider spreading growth habit than the species. Gold Mop Cypress Growing and Maintenance Tips Planting: Gold Mops grow easily in fertile, well drained soils with full sun to part shade and shelter from strong winds. Click on the "About Us" tab to find planting instructions. Watering: For the first season, water every 2-4 days after planting for the first 6 weeks and then at least once a week onward unless rain occurs. After the first season, plants should only be watered during exteded periods without rain. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot. Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring after the last frost with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer made for evergreen shrubs. Pruning: Pruning is rarely needed. Gold Mop can be kept smaller with minimal pruning. Height: 3-5 FeetSpread: 3-5 FeetSpacing: 3-5 FeetHardiness Zone: 4-7 Chamaecyparis pisifera Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun Critter Resistance: Deer Resistant Soil Moisture: Average Water Attributes: Mass Planting, Low Maintenance, Evergreen, Focal Point Foliage Color: Gold Habit: Mounding Season of Interest (Foliage): Winter, Summer, Fall
Goshiki
The Goshiki is quite the showy plant with its multitude of colors and provides year round interest. It does perform best in the partial shade. More About Osmanthus O. heterophyllus 'Goshiki' Easy care Far wider than it is tall Excellent companion plants: Nandina (Heavenly Bamboo), Boxwood (Buxus), Daylilies Great accent plant or use in a hedge Interesting Notes: Leaves offer green flecking on a gold, maturing to cream background; new growth is pink/bronze-tinged and leaves mature to a green, gold and cream collage. The mature leaves are striking. False Holly Growing and Maintenance Tips Transplanted from containers; the Goshiki prefers fertile, moist and well-drained acid soil. Preferably plant in partial shade. The Goshiki will grow to 3-5' high with a spread of slightly less. That being said the growth rate is slow. The flowers are highly fragrant, but they are for the most part hidden. You know that they are there though by the fragrance. Height: 3-5 FeetHardiness Zone: Zone (6)7 to 9 Osmanthus O. heterophyllus 'Goshiki' Characteristics Exposure: Partial Sun Critter Resistance: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant Soil Moisture: Moist, Well-Drained Attributes: Low Maintenance, Great Foliage, Evergreen, Fall Color, Mass Planting, Focal Point, Container Foliage Color: Dark Green, White, Gold, Bronze, Multi-Color Habit: Mounding Season of Interest (Flowering): Summer Season of Interest (Foliage): Spring Bloomer, Summer
Green Lustre
A low growing handsome shrub with dark green lustrous foliage. The growth habit is dense and mounding with a wider spread. The Green Lustre is hardier than many Japanese hollies. Small flowers are inconspicuous followed by black fruit in winter. A great shrub for foundation planting a small hedge or mass planting. More About Ilex crenata 'Green Lustre' Easily transplanted, easy to grow. Low maintenance. Year-round good green color. Green Lustre Japanese Holly Growing and Maintenance Tips Fertilize in spring with an all-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins. Spacing of 3 to 4 feet is recommended for a formal hedge. Height: 4 FeetSpread: 5-8 FeetHardiness Zone: 5-7 Ilex crenata 'Green Lustre' Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun Attracts Wildlife: Attracts Songbirds Soil Moisture: Average Water, Wet Soil/Wetlands Attributes: Border or Bed, Low Maintenance, Edging, Fast Growing, Evergreen, Habit: Upright Foliage Color: Green
Helleri
Very dense, dwarf mounded compact form with handsome glossy green oval leaves on stiff branches. Small black fruit develops in early fall attracting wildlife and providing winter interest. It is excellent for foundation planting, group planting or small hedge. More About Ilex crenata 'Helleri' Low maintenance. Transplants easily from containers. Nice compact low growing shrub. Helleri Japanese Holly Growing and Maintenance Tips Fertilize in spring with an all-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins. Plant 3 to 4 feet apart when planting as a hedge. Height: 4 FeetSpread: 5 FeetHardiness Zone: 5b-6 Ilex crenata 'Helleri' Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun Attracts Wildlife: Attracts Songbirds Soil Moisture: Average Water, Wet Soil/Wetlands Attributes: Border or Bed, Low Maintenance, Edging, Fast Growing, Evergreen Habit: Upright Foliage Color: Green
Hoogendorn
A low growing dense, mounding and compact evergreen with excellent dark green shiny flat leaves. Grows twice as wide as it does tall and does well in full sun or partial shade. Little or no pruning is need making this a maintenance free plant. A good foundation plant or border hedge. More About Ilex crenata 'Hoogendorn' Mass planting. Easy to grow. Nice glossy green color. Nice ground cover holly. Hoogendorn Japanese Holly Growing and Maintenance Tips Fertilize in spring with an all-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins. Height: 24-30 InchesSpread: 3-4 FeetHardiness Zone: 5-7 Ilex crenata 'Hoogendorn' Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun Attracts Wildlife: Attracts Songbirds Soil Moisture: Average Water Attributes: Low Maintenance, Rock Garden, Edging, Fast Growing, Evergreen, Border or Bed Habit: Mounding, Trailing Foliage Color: Green
Little Gem
The Magnolia Little Gem is a compact tree. Is it slow growing, but can reach as high at 20 Feet full grown. It produces beautiful white, very fragrant flowers from Spring through Fall, but flower production slows in summer. The leaves are glossy and green with brown undersides. More About Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem' Low maintenance compact tree Beautiful fragrant flowers Evergreen glossy green foliage Suitable for warmer climates; not cold tolerant Magnolia Little Gem Growing and Maintenance Tips Fertilize in the spring after blooming with a fertilizer for acid-loving plants. Water frequently until plant is established, then at least weekly unless extreme heat. Soil should be rich and well drained. Height: 20 FeetSpread: 10 FeetHardiness Zone: 7-9 Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem' Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun Attracts Wildlife: Attracts Songbirds Soil Moisture: Average Water, Moist, Well-Drained Attributes: Cut Flower/Foliage, Low Maintenance, Fragrant, Long Blooming, Heat Tolerant, Evergreen Habit: Upright Season of Interest (Flowering): Spring, Summer, Fall Season of Interest (Foliage): Spring Bloomer, Winter, Summer, Fall
Nellie R. Stevens
A true specimen holly. The Nellie R. Stevens can be pruned into a formal specimen or left to grow on its own as it maintains its natural upright pyramidal habit. It will also pollinate with a Chinese Holly blooming at the same time in the spring from anywhere in the same area. Nice dark green lustrous leaves are accented by red fruit in winter. Not only are the berries attractive against the dark green leaves they provide food and shelter for birds. Ours are grown as a single stem specimen. More About Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens' Single specimen, small tree. Barriers, borders, screen or windbreak. Nice addition for formal gardens. Food source for birds. Interesting Notes: The Nellie R. Stevens is a hybrid cross of Ilex cornuta and Ilex aquifolium introduced in 1954. Used extensively in the southern states for many years. Height: 15-25 FeetHardiness Zone: 6-9 Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens' Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun Attracts Wildlife: Attracts Songbirds Soil Moisture: Average Water, Wet Soil/Wetlands Attributes: Specimen, Fast Growing, Evergreen, Focal Point, Low Maintenance Habit: Upright Foliage Color: Dark Green Season of Interest (Foliage): Summer, Winter, Spring Bloomer
Pieris Japonica (White Bloom)
A very compact plant with an upright rounded growth habit best known for setting its flower buds later in the season. Heavy clusters of white flowers cascade over the entire plant in spring. A great performer in the landscape as a single specimen or small hedge. A low maintenance shrub that is easy to keep at its desired height. More About Pieris japonica 'Historyland Supreme' Shade loving plant. Blooms late winter into spring. Ideal for woodland settings. Single specimen or hedge. Interesting Notes: A native of Asia and Japan and is often referred to as 'andromeda' that originated from an earlier genus name for the plant. Japanese Pieris Growing and Maintenance Tips Fertilize in the spring after blooming with a food for acid-loving plants. Can be harmful if ingested by people or animals. Height: 6 FeetSpread: 6 FeetHardiness Zone: 5-8 Pieris japonica 'Historyland Supreme' Characteristics Exposure: Partial Sun Soil Moisture: Average Water Attributes: Low Maintenance, Great Foliage, Long Blooming Season of Interest (Flowering): Summer
Procumbens Nana
This beautiful dwarf Japanese garden juniper has a slightly mounding habit, long wide-spreading stiff branches that hug the ground. The tiny needle like foliage is a blue-green color in summer changing to green-purplish in winter. Drought, heat, and cold tolerant once established. Adapts to a wide range of soil conditions. Excellent ground cover in beds that have full sun exposure, hillside planting makes this a good choice for erosion control. More About Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' Beautiful Japanese garden variety. Great ground cover for hill sides and rock gardens. Good green color. Procumbens Nana Juniper Growing and Maintenance Tips Fertilize in spring with an all-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins. Height: 12 inchesSpread: 3-4 FeetHardiness Zone: 4-7 Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun Critter Resistance: Deer Resistant Soil Moisture: Average Water Attributes: Rock Garden, Drought Tolerant, Mass Planting, Low Maintenance, Evergreen, Border or Bed, Fast Growing, Ground Cover Habit: Trailing Season of Interest (Foliage): Winter, Summer
Red Dragon
Fall foliage is heightened in color to a bright apple red. A beautiful focal point or close-up accent for lightly shaded locations. More About Acer Japanese Maple 'Red Dragon' Leaves are deeply dissected for an attractive lacy texture. Maintains good color in heat, resistant to leaf scorch. Essential to Asian garden style. Interesting Notes: Bright cherry red new growth, leaves are deeply dissected for an attractive lacy texture. Japanese maple Growing and Maintenance Tips Plant in a location protected from strong winds. Stake trunk for more erect growth or leave alone for a full cascading effect. Pruning is best kept to a minimum, but if needed should be done in late fall to mid-winter. Mulch helps to retain soil moisture and keep roots cool. Height: 3-5 FeetSpread: 5-6 FeetSpacing: 8-10 Feet
Skip Cherry Laurel
Clusters of white fragrant flowers emerge in spring against dark green foliage. Flowers give way to black fruit in late summer and fall. One of the best cold hardy forms, tolerates shade and salt. Interesting Notes: Common names are Cherry laurel and English laurel for the similarity to the foliage and appearance of the true laurel. Height: 5-8 FeetSpread: 8 FeetHardiness Zone: 5-8 Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis' Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun Soil Moisture: Average Water Attributes: Fragrant Season of Interest (Flowering): Summer
Sky Pencil
Lustrous dark green leaves on this upright densely branched form give it a pleasant formal appearance in the garden. Small white flowers in spring followed by black fruit in fall and winter. Excellent for smaller spaces, narrow hedge or as container specimen. More About Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil' Upright and excellent for tight spaces. Tolerates urban pollution. Focal point. Sky Pencil Japanese Holly Growing and Maintenance Tips Fertilize in spring with an all-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins. Height: 10 FeetSpread: 30-36 InchesHardiness Zone: 6-8 Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil' Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun Attracts Wildlife: Attracts songbirds Soil Moisture: Average Water, Wet Soil/Wetlands Attributes: Container, Specimen, Evergreen, Low Maintenance, Focal Point Habit: Upright Foliage Color: Green
Soft Touch
A delicate dense, low compact, mounding shrub with a dark green foliage that is soft to the touch. This is a great plant that could be used to replace Helleri. It is drought tolerant, adapts to many soil conditions and is cold hardier than the Helleri. Little or no maintenance makes it an excellent choice for foundation, borders, or where a small hedge is needed. More About Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch' Low maintenance. Transplants easily from containers. Nice compact low growing shrub. Nice alternative to Helleri. Soft Touch Japanese Holly Growing and Maintenance Tips Fertilize in spring with an all-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins. Height: 2 FeetSpread: 3 FeetHardiness Zone: 5-7 Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch' Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun Attracts Wildlife: Attracts Songbirds Soil Moisture: Average Water, Wet Soil/Wetlands Attributes: Fast Growing, Low Maintenance, Edging, Drought Tolerant, Cold Tolerant, Evergreen, Border or Bed Habit: Mounding Foliage Color: Green
Steeds
A vigorous, upright pyramidal shrub with lustrous dark green, flat leaves. Does well in full sun or partial shade. Needs winter protection in colder climates. Excellent as an accent, single specimen or used as a medium height hedge. More About Ilex crenata 'Steeds' Accent planting as single specimen. Medium growing hedge. Low maintenance. Height: 10-15 FeetSpread: 10-12 FeetHardiness Zone: 5-7 Ilex crenata 'Steeds' Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun Attracts Wildlife: Attracts Songbirds Soil Moisture: Wet Soil/Wetlands, Average Water Attributes: Low Maintenance, Evergreen, Fast Growing, Mass Planting Habit: Upright Foliage Color: Green
Tamukeyama
A real 'eye pleaser' in any garden, this deciduous vigorous grower offers year-round interest in colorful, finely-dissected leaves and handsome, frosted, red bark. Deep red-purple foliage and weeping cascading branches retains its leaf color even in hot weather. Inconspicuous red flowers and fruit appear in spring and late summer, respectively. Leaves turn a fiery scarlet red in the fall. More About Acer palmatum dissectum 'Tamukeyama' Easy to grow. Nice cascading form. Strong spring, summer and fall color. Year around interest. Japanese Maple Growing and Maintenance Tips Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers lightly dappled shade. Leaves may scorch in full sun in hot southern summers. Plant in a location protected from strong winds. Stake trunk for more erect growth or leave alone for full cascading effect. If using as a grouping, plant at least 12 to 15 feet apart. Fertilize in spring with an all-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins. Height: 8 FeetSpread: 12 FeetSpacing: 15-20 FeetHardiness Zone: 5-8 Acer palmatum dissectum 'Tamukeyama' Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun Soil Moisture: Average Water Attributes: Fall Color, Low Maintenance, Specimen, Focal Point Foliage Color: Red, Burgundy Habit: Mounding, Upright Season of Interest (Foliage): Summer, Fall, Early Color
Thuja Green Giant
This fast-growing narrow pyramidal evergreen is easy to grow. It adapts to a variety of soil, is drought tolerant, disease, deer and insect resistant. Also withstand ice and snow damages, prefers direct sunlight but does well in partial shade. Excellent used as a single specimen, windbreak or hedge. Good alternative to the Leyland Cypress. More About Thuja 'Green Giant' Hardy, fast growing evergreen tree Perfect for privacy screen in just a few years Foliage is a deep lustrous green Pleasantly fragrant Green Giant Arborvitae Growing and Maintenance Tips Planting: As a large landscape tree, planning is crucial prior to planting. Measure the area where you want your hedge or row to determine the number of trees needed based on the length of the planting site. This plant grows rather quickly and needs 5-10 feet between each tree for optimal growth. Watering: For the first month after planting, water your tree every other day with a generous soak with the hose at the base of the tree. For the next 6 months, water the same way once a week unless it is dry and hot. Fertilizing: Feed your Green Giant at the beginning of each spring with a balanced, slow release fertilizer. Pruning: If your tree has space to maintain its naturally elegant pyramid shape, no pruning is necessary. However, if you are growing them closely together as a hedge, you can shear them annually after the last frost. Height: 30-50 FeetSpread: 12-15 FeetSpacing: 5-10 FeetHardiness Zone: 4-9 Thuja 'Green Giant' Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun Critter Resistance: Deer Resistant Soil Moisture: Average Water Attributes: Specimen, Drought Tolerant, Mass Planting, Cold Tolerant, Evergreen, Fast Growing, Great Foliage, Low Maintenance Foliage Color: Dark Green, Green Habit: Upright
Winter Gem
The Winter Gem boxwood is a densely branched upright evergreen that offers a gracious landscaping form. It produces lettuce green spring foliage that turns a deeper green in summer. The tips of the leaves turn a slight bronze color during the winter. Ideal selection for low hedge or shrub border. Responds well to pruning and shearing. A good deer resistant shrub. More About Buxus var. koreana 'Winter Gem' Deer resistant. Easy to maintain. Drought tolerant after established. Nice year around color. Winter Gem Boxwood Growing and Maintenance Tips Contact with the sap of boxwood may irritate the skin in some people. Fertilize in spring with an all-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins. Recommended spacing for a boxwood hedge is 24 to 30 inches apart. Height: 3-4 FeetSpread: 3-4 FeetHardiness Zone: 5-8 Buxus var. koreana 'Winter Gem' Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun Critter Resistance: Deer Resistant Soil Moisture: Average Water Attributes: Border or Bed, Evergreen, Low Maintenance, Edging Foliage Color: Green