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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
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Blaauw's Pink
Soft salmon peach-pink blooms emerge in abundant small, funnel shaped flowers in mid April to early May. Dark green foliage throughout the summer. This slow growing evergreen azalea stays compact and semi-upright. Pleasant to the eye, a great choice for brightening a partly shady patio or courtyard garden. More About Azalea 'Blaauw's Pink' Showy flowers. Compact and maintenance free. Soft color for brightening up darker areas. Single specimen, foundation or short border hedge. Azalea Growing and Maintenance Tips Planting: Azaleas prefer partial shade or dappled sun with well-drained, acidic soil. Avoid planting in hot, dry locations with direct afternoon sun or reflected sunlight. For a formal sheared hedge planting 2 to 3 feet apart is recommended. When a natural hedge is preferred space 3 to 4 feet apart. Watering: Avoid over or under watering Fertilizing: In the spring after the last frost, fertilize with a well-balanced, slow-release fertilizer for acid loving plants. Pruning: After the flowers finish blooming, you can remove the dead flowers and seed heads and trim the plant. Avoid trimming after July 1 because it will remove flower buds that would bloom the following season. Trimming anywhere along the stem can encourage new growth. Height: 4-5 FeetSpread: 5-6 FeetSpacing: 3-6 FeetHardiness Zone: 5-8 Azalea 'Blaauw's Pink' Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun Soil Moisture: Average Water Attributes: Low Maintenance, Mass Planting, Evergreen Habit: Mounding, Upright Season of Interest (Flowering): Spring
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
Delaware Valley White
Pure white blooms in early spring emerge on this vigorous, upright, compact evergreen shrub. Hardy, handsome, glossy green foliage take on a pleasant yellow fall color. The most recognized of all the white azalea. Use in foundation planting, a flowering screen in semi-shade, or in a naturalized setting. More About Azalea 'Delaware Valley White' The most recognized of all white azaleas. Maintains a low growing habit. Single specimen, foundation or short border hedge. Excellent choice for a moon garden. Azalea Growing and Maintenance Tips Planting: Azaleas prefer partial shade or dappled sun with well-drained, acidic soil. Avoid planting in hot, dry locations with direct afternoon sun or reflected sunlight. For a formal sheared hedge planting 2 to 3 feet apart is recommended. When a natural hedge is preferred space 3 to 4 feet apart. Watering: Avoid over or under watering Fertilizing: In the spring after the last frost, fertilize with a well-balanced, slow-release fertilizer for acid loving plants. Pruning: After the flowers finish blooming, you can remove the dead flowers and seed heads and trim the plant. Avoid trimming after July 1 because it will remove flower buds that would bloom the following season. Trimming anywhere along the stem can encourage new growth. Height: 3 FeetSpread: 5 FeetSpacing: 3-5 FeetHardiness Zone: 5-8 Azalea 'Delaware Valley White' Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun Soil Moisture: Average Water Attributes: Low Maintenance, Mass Planting, Evergreen Foliage Color: Green Habit: Mounding Season of Interest (Flowering): Spring
Dorothy Hayden
This slow growing evergreen azalea stays compact, growing 15" high and spreads to 34" wide in 10 years. Pleasant to the eye, a perfect choice for brightening a partly shaded patio or walkway. More About Azalea hybrid 'Dorothy Hayden' The flowers are exceptionally large, open-faced and late flowering. The habits are low and spreading. Of the Robin Hill Family. Interesting Notes: Single, open-faced, white flowers with a distinct green throat. Grows broader than tall, reaching 15" by 34" in 10 years. Azalea Growing and Maintenance Tips Planting: Azaleas prefer partial shade or dappled sun with well-drained, acidic soil. Avoid planting in hot, dry locations with direct afternoon sun or reflected sunlight. Watering: Avoid over or under watering Fertilizing: In the spring after the last frost, fertilize with a well-balanced, slow-release fertilizer for acid loving plants. Pruning: After the flowers finish blooming, you can remove the dead flowers and seed heads and trim the plant. Avoid trimming after July 1 because it will remove flower buds that would bloom the following season. Trimming anywhere along the stem can encourage new growth. Height: 10-15 inchesSpread: 30-24 inchesSpacing: 1-2 FeetTemperature: 0-10 degrees F
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
Fashion
Coral, orange-red to rose color blossoms cover the entire plant in a dense profusion of color in mid-season. A spreading, semi-dwarf shrub with dark green attractive foliage that becomes burgundy in the fall. Plant as a border or small hedge or single specimen. More About Azalea 'Fashion' Vibrant evergreen with clusters of flowers in Spring Good color interest all year long Low maintenance Interesting Notes: This azalea among several hundred Glen Dale hybrid varieties was introduced by Ben Morrison at the USDA Plant Production Station in Glen Dale, MD. Developed for its cold hardness in the mid-Atlantic states, flower buds are hardy to 0° temperature. Azalea Growing and Maintenance Tips Planting: Azaleas prefer partial shade or dappled sun with well-drained, acidic soil. Avoid planting in hot, dry locations with direct afternoon sun or reflected sunlight. For a formal sheared hedge planting 2 to 3 feet apart is recommended. When a natural hedge is preferred space 3 to 4 feet apart. Watering: Avoid over or under watering Fertilizing: In the spring after the last frost, fertilize with a well-balanced, slow-release fertilizer for acid loving plants. Pruning: After the flowers finish blooming, you can remove the dead flowers and seed heads and trim the plant. Avoid trimming after July 1 because it will remove flower buds that would bloom the following season. Trimming anywhere along the stem can encourage new growth. Height: 6 FeetSpread: 6 FeetSpacing: 6-8 FeetHardiness Zone: 6/7-8 Azalea 'Fashion' Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun Soil Moisture: Average Water Attributes: Low Maintenance, Mass Planting, Cold Tolerant, Evergreen, Border or Bed Habit: Mounding Season of Interest (Flowering): Spring Season of Interest (Foliage): Winter
Girard Christina
Double rose-red blooms cover the shrub in a profusion of color in late spring. Dense, broadly rounded evergreen shrub with large, glossy green foliage. The leaves take on a Mahogany color in the fall and winter. An excellent choice for a showy border or accent planting. Makes a great companion plant for Japanese Maples. More About Azalea 'Girard Christina' Bright showy flowers. Upright habit, maintenance free. Nice bronze to Mahogany color in the fall and winter. Single specimen, foundation or short border hedge. Interesting Notes The Girard azalea offers excellent, large flowers and evergreen foliage. Developed for colder climates by Girard Nurseries, Geneva, OH. An excellent choice for the northern gardens to zone 5. Azalea Growing and Maintenance Tips Planting: Azaleas prefer partial shade or dappled sun with well-drained, acidic soil. Avoid planting in hot, dry locations with direct afternoon sun or reflected sunlight. For a formal sheared hedge planting 2 to 3 feet apart is recommended. When a natural hedge is preferred space 3 to 4 feet apart. Watering: Avoid over or under watering Fertilizing: In the spring after the last frost, fertilize with a well-balanced, slow-release fertilizer for acid loving plants. Pruning: After the flowers finish blooming, you can remove the dead flowers and seed heads and trim the plant. Avoid trimming after July 1 because it will remove flower buds that would bloom the following season. Trimming anywhere along the stem can encourage new growth. Height: 3-4 FeetSpread: 4-5 FeetSpacing: 3-5 FeetHardiness Zone: 5-8 Azalea 'Girard Christina' Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun Soil Moisture: Average Water Attributes: Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Border or Bed, Evergreen, Low Maintenance Habit: Mounding Season of Interest (Flowering): Spring Season of Interest (Foliage): Winter, Spring Bloomer
Girard Renee Michelle
Brilliant glowing pink flowers in spring. Excellent evergreen shrub with a dense growth habit. Glossy, dark green foliage turns a dark burgundy color in winter. This azalea is valued for its adaptability to colder climates. Outstanding foundation plant or as a medium height hedge. More About Azalea 'Girard Renee Michelle' Showy bright flowers. Easy to grow, dense growth habit. Good color interest all season long. Dark burgundy color in winter. Interesting Notes: The Girard azalea offers excellent, large flowers and evergreen foliage. Developed for colder climates by Girard Nurseries, Geneva, OH. An excellent choice for the northern gardens to zone 5. Azalea Growing and Maintenance Tips Planting: Azaleas prefer partial shade or dappled sun with well-drained, acidic soil. Avoid planting in hot, dry locations with direct afternoon sun or reflected sunlight. For a formal sheared hedge planting 2 to 3 feet apart is recommended. When a natural hedge is preferred space 3 to 4 feet apart. Watering: Avoid over or under watering Fertilizing: In the spring after the last frost, fertilize with a well-balanced, slow-release fertilizer for acid loving plants. Pruning: After the flowers finish blooming, you can remove the dead flowers and seed heads and trim the plant. Avoid trimming after July 1 because it will remove flower buds that would bloom the following season. Trimming anywhere along the stem can encourage new growth. Height: 3-4 FeetSpread: 3-4 FeetHardiness Zone: 5-8 Azalea 'Girard Renee Michelle' Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun Soil Moisture: Average Water Attributes: Naturalizing, Border or Bed, Focal Point, Low Maintenance, Specimen, Mass Planting, Cold Tolerant, Evergreen Habit: Mounding Season of Interest (Flowering): Spring Season of Interest (Foliage): Winter
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
Johanna
Masses of large deep red ruffled blooms make a colorful display in mid spring on this hardy, densely branched evergreen shrub. Excellent for brightening a shady location with its long lasting spring color. Dark green small glossy leaves in summer turns to a tinge of burgundy red color in the fall and winter. More About Azalea kaempferi 'Johanna' Medium sized shrub. Nice large red blooms. Maintenance free. Interesting Notes: The kaempferi is a native of Japan and is known as Torch Azalea for its brilliant color. First introduced in 1892 the kaempferi was used for many new hybrids. The Johanna is cold hardy and semi-evergreen usually taller than broad. Azalea Growing and Maintenance Tips Planting: Azaleas prefer partial shade or dappled sun with well-drained, acidic soil. Avoid planting in hot, dry locations with direct afternoon sun or reflected sunlight. For a formal sheared hedge planting 2 to 3 feet apart is recommended. When a natural hedge is preferred space 3 to 4 feet apart. Watering: Avoid over or under watering Fertilizing: In the spring after the last frost, fertilize with a well-balanced, slow-release fertilizer for acid loving plants. Pruning: After the flowers finish blooming, you can remove the dead flowers and seed heads and trim the plant. Avoid trimming after July 1 because it will remove flower buds that would bloom the following season. Trimming anywhere along the stem can encourage new growth. Height: 4 FeetSpread: 4 FeetSpacing: 4-6 FeetHardiness Zone: 6-8 Azalea kaempferi 'Johanna' Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun Soil Moisture: Average Water Attributes: Low Maintenance, Mass Planting, Evergreen Habit: Upright Season of Interest (Flowering): Spring Season of Interest (Foliage): Winter
Kaempo
Large eye catching hot pink blooms emerge in later spring. This slow growing dwarf has nice dark green leaves throughout the summer. Ideal for foundation, mass planting or as a border for gardens or sidewalks. More About Azalea hybrid 'Kaempo' Showy hot pink flower late in season. Slow growing make it maintanence free. Excellent foundation plant or border azalea. Interesting Notes: Native of Japan, satsuki means fifth month the basic flowering period for most of this variety. Dwarf and low spreading evergreen with large flowers appear mid to late May into June. Azalea Growing and Maintenance Tips Planting: Azaleas prefer partial shade or dappled sun with well-drained, acidic soil. Avoid planting in hot, dry locations with direct afternoon sun or reflected sunlight. For a formal sheared hedge planting 2 to 3 feet apart is recommended. When a natural hedge is preferred space 3 to 4 feet apart. Watering: Avoid over or under watering Fertilizing: In the spring after the last frost, fertilize with a well-balanced, slow-release fertilizer for acid loving plants. Pruning: After the flowers finish blooming, you can remove the dead flowers and seed heads and trim the plant. Avoid trimming after July 1 because it will remove flower buds that would bloom the following season. Trimming anywhere along the stem can encourage new growth. Height: 2 FeetSpread: 2 FeetSpacing: 2-3 FeetHardiness Zone: 6/7-8 Azalea hybrid 'Kaempo' Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun Soil Moisture: Average Water Attributes: Low Maintenance, Mass Planting, Border or Bed, Evergreen Habit: Mounding Season of Interest (Flowering): Spring Season of Interest (Foliage): Winter
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
Pleasant White
Clusters of outstanding clear white flowers with cream centers emerge among dark green glossy foliage in late spring. This compact, vigorous, grower extends the azalea flowering season. The leaves retain a nice green color into winter. Excellent as a foundation plant, showy accent, or low hedge. More About Azalea 'Girard Pleasant White' Showy white flowers. Low growing, maintenance free. Single specimen, foundation or naturalized setting. Excellent choice for a moon garden. Interesting Notes: The Girard azalea offers excellent, large flowers and evergreen foliage. Developed for colder climates by Girard Nurseries, Geneva, OH. An excellent choice for the northern gardens to zone 5. Azalea Growing and Maintenance Tips Planting: Azaleas prefer partial shade or dappled sun with well-drained, acidic soil. Avoid planting in hot, dry locations with direct afternoon sun or reflected sunlight. For a formal sheared hedge planting 2 to 3 feet apart is recommended. When a natural hedge is preferred space 3 to 4 feet apart. Watering: Avoid over or under watering Fertilizing: In the spring after the last frost, fertilize with a well-balanced, slow-release fertilizer for acid loving plants. Pruning: After the flowers finish blooming, you can remove the dead flowers and seed heads and trim the plant. Avoid trimming after July 1 because it will remove flower buds that would bloom the following season. Trimming anywhere along the stem can encourage new growth. Height: 3 FeetSpread: 5 FeetHardiness Zone: 5-8 Azalea 'Girard Pleasant White' Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun Soil Moisture: Average Water Attributes: Low Maintenance, Mass Planting, Cold Tolerant Habit: Mounding Season of Interest (Flowering): Spring
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
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
Stewartstonian
Vivid single orange-red flowers put on a showy display on this dense, rounded evergreen in the spring. The dark green summer foliage becomes a wine red in the winter adding seasonal interest. Makes a classy hedge or specimen plant in any landscape. More About Azalea 'Stewartstonian' Flashy clusters of small flowers. Easy to grow, dense growth habit. Good color interest all season long. Wine red color in winter. Interesting Notes: Developed in Stewartstown, PA by Joseph Gable for its cold hardness and later flowering time. Mr. Michael Dirr list this Azalea as Stewartstown in his 'Manual of Woody Landscape Plants'. Azalea Growing and Maintenance Tips Planting: Azaleas prefer partial shade or dappled sun with well-drained, acidic soil. Avoid planting in hot, dry locations with direct afternoon sun or reflected sunlight. For a formal sheared hedge planting 2 to 3 feet apart is recommended. When a natural hedge is preferred space 3 to 4 feet apart. Watering: Avoid over or under watering Fertilizing: In the spring after the last frost, fertilize with a well-balanced, slow-release fertilizer for acid loving plants. Pruning: After the flowers finish blooming, you can remove the dead flowers and seed heads and trim the plant. Avoid trimming after July 1 because it will remove flower buds that would bloom the following season. Trimming anywhere along the stem can encourage new growth. Height: 5 FeetSpread: 4 FeetSpacing: 4-5 FeetHardiness Zone: 5-8 Azalea 'Stewartstonian' Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun Soil Moisture: Average Water Attributes: Specimen, Blooms all Season, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Cold Tolerant, Low Maintenance. Evergreen Habit: Mounding, Upright Season of Interest (Flowering): Spring Season of Interest (Foliage): Fall, Winter
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