ABELIOPHYLLUM - White Forsythia

• ABELIOPHYLLUM DISTICHUM (Korean White Forsythia) A smaller shrub than the more common yellow forsythia and a bit earlier blooming. 4-6 feet tall. to zone 4. In gallon pots. $12.00
• ABELIOPHYLLUM DISTICHUM ROSEA - The "pink flowered" White Forsythia. In gallon pots. same size and zone as the white form. Lovely scent. $12.00

ACER - Maple

• ACER BARBINERVE - One only available. Large pot. $25.00
• ACER CIRCINATUM - Vine Maple. A native of the Pacific Northwest. Likes to grow at the edge of the woods like a dogwood. Zones 5-9. One only available. Gallon pot. $15.00
• ACER GRISEUM - Known for its peeling, paper thin, coppery bark. Leaves turn scarlet and orange in fall. Easily grown and happy in zones 5-7. $20 in gallons.
• ACER PALMATUM 'ATROPURPUREUM' - Intense maroon leaves. 12" - 18" tall in quart pots. To zone 5. $8.00
• ACER TEGMENTOSUM (Manchurian Striped Maple) Zone 5 Hardiest of all striped bark maples. Remains small and lightly branched so the bold leaves are easily seen. Prefers moist but not wet soil. Has a bluish bloom on young winter stems. $18.00 Gallons

BETULA - Birch

• BETULA ERMANII (Erman's Birch) From northeast China. Chalky white bark. Exceptionally hardy. Leaves are alternate, simple, 2-4" long and 1.5" - 2.5" wide, triangular-ovate, coarsely serrated deep green in Summer with excellent yellow Fall color. Borer resistant. $12.00 Gallons.

BUDDLEIA

• BUDDLEIA - various shades of lavender and purple, maybe a few white. $10.00 in gallon pots.

CALICARPA - Beautyberry

• CALLICARPA DICHTOMA 'ISSAI' (Chinese Beautyberry) Zone 5 6' tall. An unusual shrub which can be used in a border or as a specimen. Pale lavender pink flowers in early summer turn into a fall display of cluster of small purple berries. An improvement over the species with bigger and more abundant fruit. $12.00 Gallons.

CALYCANTHUS - Sweetshrub/Carolina Allspice

• CALYCANTHUS 'ATHENS' a 6-9 foor shrub with heavy textured leaves. Yellow flowers in spring smell just like Juicy Fruit gum. Zones 5-9. In gallon pots for $15.00 Available in 3 gallon pots at the nursery or shipped at cost.
• CALYCANTHUS 'VENUS' PP#15925 Large magnolia-like white flowers with yellow and purple center markings are delightfully fragrant in early summer and appear intermittently through the season. Glossy green foliage matures to a golden yellow in autumn. 5 feet tall. Zones 5-8 $15.00

CASSIA

• CASSIA HEBECARPA Wild Senna. 4-6 feet tall with pea like leaves and yellow pea like flowers in July-August followed by brown seedpods. Full sun to part shade. Will tolerate clay soils and moist soils. $10.00 in gallon pots

CORNUS - Dogwoods

• CORNUS 'CHEROKEE PRINCESS' - Two Available. A white flowered dogwood with large bracts. Early flowers and heavy flowered every year. Lovely. In gallons for $18.00
• CORNUS ALBA GOUCHAULTII - Gold and Rose Dogwood. Gold and pinkish variegation on the leaves. Red twigs. To zone 3. in quart pots $8.00, $12.00 in gallon pots.
• CORNUS KOUSA Gallon pots $10.00, quarts $7.00
• CORNUS KOUSA 'AKA TSUKI' - White variegated foliage. Flower bracts are irregularly speckled with pink. Partial shade. Doesn't want strong afternoon sun. Zones 5-8. 2-3 feet tall. $30.00
• CORNUS KOUSA 'SAMARITAN' - 3-4' tall. $30.00
• CORNUS KOUSA 'SUMMER GOLD' - Uniform yellow variegation - green centers, gold edges on an upright tree. Zones 5-8. 2-3' tall $30.00
• CORNUS SERICEA 'CARDINAL' (Redosier or Red Twig Dogwood) Zone 2-8 Loose, broadly spreading, rounded, multistemmed shrub. Leaves are dark green in summer and purplish to reddish in fall. Stem color changes from coral in fall to a deep, cherry red in winter. Stoloniferous. 8-10' tall. Full sun to partial shade. Fast growing. An absolute necessity in an otherwise drab and dreary winter landscape. $10.00 Gallons $18.00 in 3 gallon pots, larger pots shipped at cost.
• CORNUS SERICEA MIDWINTER FIRE - wonderful orange/red twigs in winter to light up your garden. In gallon pots $10.00
• CORNUS SERICEA 'SILVER AND GOLD'- Leaves have a creamy irregular border around the margin and the variegation pattern is stable; the stem color is yellow. $10.00 in gallons. Some larger sizes available.

CORYLOPSIS - Winterhazel

• CORYLOPSIS SPICATA - Spike Winterhazel. Similar to Witchhazel. Pendulous flower racemes are excellent as cut flowers in late winter. Zones 5-8. Gallon pots $12.00

COTINUS - Smoketree

• COTINUS 'GRACE' - A hybrid of the purple leaved cultivar 'Velvet Cloak' and the American Smoketree, Cotinus Obovatus. It is vigorous, fast growing and showy. Exceptionally large flower plumes and wonderful fall color. In gallon pots, $12.00
• COTINUS COGGYGRIA 'PURPUREA'- Purple Smoketree. Deep purple leaves which hold color throughout the summer. Clouds of pink blossoms midsummer. Zones 5-8. in quart pots $7.00 in gallons

EUONYMUS

• EUONYMUS FORTUNEI 'HARLEQUIN' (Wintercreeper Euonymus) Zone 4-8 (Zone 4 only with snow cover or winter shade) Bright splotched of white dot each leaf, which in fall change to shades of pink and red which holds in winter. Use as an evergreen groundcover or true clinging vine where it can grow to 40-70'. As a groundcover, it grows 18" tall by 5' wide. Low growing, tightly branched and evergreen. Easy in sun or shade. Small greenish white flowers in June and July. $6.00 Quarts
• EUONYMUS NANUS VAR. TURKESTANICUS (Dwarf Euonymus) - Narrow evergreen to semi-evergreen leaves. It reminds me of a dark green rosemary. Brilliant red color in fall. Native to western China and introduced here in 1830. About 3 feet tall and wandering, though not what one would call invasive. Zones 2-6. $6.00 Quarts $12 in gallons

FORSYTHIA

• FORSYTHIA 'CITRUS SWIZZLE' - A truly dwarf form, ours less than 3 feet tall after a number of years. Smaller leaves in addition. Green and gold variegation. $8.00 in gallons
• FORSYTHIA 'FIESTA' Zone 5 Bright yellow and green variegated leaves and red stems combine to create season long appeal. Flowers in spring. Originally from New Zealand. 6-8 feet tall at maturity. Plant in full sun. Very showy. $12.00 in gallons
• FORSYTHIA X INTERMEDIA 'FORD'S FREEWAY' - Vigorous variegated leaved forsythia. $12.00 in gallons
• FORSYTHIA X INTERMEDIA 'KARL SAX' - A tetraploid forsythia with larger flowers in a very deep yellow. $12.00 in gallons
• FORSYTHIA X INTERMEDIA 'ALBOVARIEGATA' The same yellow flowers you'd expect, but with unexpected white splashes and marbling on the the dark green foliage. Wonderful burgundy purple fall color. $12.00 in gallons
• FORSYTHIA 'LIME TIME' $8.00 in quarts. $14.00 in gallons
• FORSYTHIA KOREANA 'SUWAN GOLD' - something new - a forsythia with vivid yellow leaves, so the yellow you love in the spring keeps going all season. Excellent also in partial shade. $12.00 in gallons.
• FORSYTHIA 'KUMSON' - green leaves with an intricate pattern of silver veins. Same yellow flowers. $12.00 in gallons
• FORSYTHIA 'TREMONIA' - cutleaf forsythia. Densely branched 6' tall forsythia has deeply incised foliage. Light yellow flowers. $12.00 in gallons.

GINKGO - Maidenhair Tree

• GINKGO BILOBA (Maidenhair Tree) Zones 3-8. Clusters of 3-5 fan shaped, bright green leaves. Yellow in fall as in the picture. Young stems are light brown, becoming grey with stringy peeling bark. Grows 10-15' in 10 years. Prefers sandy, deep moderately moist soil, but grows in almost any situation. Full sun. Air pollution tolerant. A durable tree for difficult landscape situations. Extremely pest free. From eastern China. Introduced in 1784. Gallons $12.00

HAMAMELIS - Witchhazel

• HAMAMELIS 'DOUBLE GOLD' - a double treat with this witch hazel. Not only do you get the lovely late winter flowers, but variegated leaves for interest after bloom season is done. In 2 and 3 gallon pots. $30.00

HEPTACODIUM - Seven Sons Tree

• HEPTACODIUM MICONOIDES (Seven Sons Tree) Zone 4 6' - 20' A rare plant from China which was once thought to be extinct in the wild. Quite adaptable to wet or dry; acid or alkaline soils. Textured dark green leaves. Fall foliage is yellow and long lasting. Bark exfoliates in light tan strips against a chalky white background. Small fragrant creamy-white flowers are borne in profusion from mid-August to the end of September which are replaced by bright pink calyxes which persist till frost. Flowers are borne in groups of 7 on each stem, hence its name. Rose colored fruit may stay bright cerise pink or ripen to a rich purple color. Understory plant which is an excellent companion in a shade garden. $10.00 in quart pots. Several larger ones in gallon pots are available for $25.00

HIBISCUS - Rose of Sharon

• HIBISCUS MUTABILIS X SYRIACUS 'TOSCA' - Robust hybrid with ruffled orchid lavender flowers and a carmine eye. A heavy bloomer with flowers much larger than Rose of Sharon. Bold, dark green foliage. Another sterile hybrid. $12.00 in gallons.
• HIBISCUS 'BLUE SATIN' Royal blue single flowers $10.00
• HIBISCUS 'ROSE SATIN' Single flowered deep rose pink with a pronounced red center. $10.00
• HIBISCUS 'ATHENS' variegated foliage and white flowers with a red eye. A sport found locally. $12.00 in gallons.

HYDRANGEA

• HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS 'ANNABELLE' - A superior selection with larger flowers and better plant habit than the species. Flowers start out green and turn white. Good for drying. To zone 3. In gallon pots for $12.00
• HYDRANGEA PANICULATA 'PINK DIAMOND' Large flowered with 12" X 8" lacy blooms. Extremely large white florets transform to a rich pink. Flowers are held distinctly upright. Degree of coloration is dependent upon climate. From Belgium. Will reach 6-8' tall. Hardy to Zone 4. $12.00 in gallons.
• HYDRANGEA QUERCIFOLIA - Oak Leaf Hydrangea. As per the name, leaves on this one are much more reminiscent of an oak tree than a hydrangea. Fall color goes from red through rust on the leaves, and the white flowers will turn pink and then brown and are excellent for dried arrangements - just pick them after they have turned pink. $12.00 in gallon pots.

INDIGOFERA - Indigo

• INDIGOFERA KIRLOWII - A low, dense suckering shrub (quite slow growing, though) that makes an excellent mass planting but can also be used as a focus plant is you can mow around it. Vivid rose-pink flower spikes, 4-5" long, cover this shrub in June with occasional rebloom for the rest of the summer. The stems die back in severe winters so treat it like a Buddleia in the north. 3 feet tall and good to zone 4. $8.00 Gallons

KOELREUTERIA - Goldenraintree

• KOELREUTERIA PANICULATA - Bright golden summer flowers mature into clustered, papery 'Chinese Lantern' seed capsules from late summer through autumn. Zones 5 - 9. $10.00 in gallon pots.

LEUCOTHOE

• LEUCOTHOE FONTANESIANA 'GIRARD'S RAINBOW' - A lovely variegated small shrub. Likes shade and will variegate wonderfully in even quite low light. $12.00 in gallon pots.

LIGUSTRUM - Privet

• LIGUSTRUM JAPONICUM 'AUREA' - Golden Privet. Gold leaves, heavy substance. Good for hedging. $8.00 in gallons.

LIQUIDAMBAR - Sweetgum

• LIQUIDAMBAR 'GOLD BEACON' - Foliage emerges light green and quickly changes to golden in color without fading for the remainder of the season. Autumn color is red and orange. Zones 5-9. 2 to 3 feet tall in gallon pots. $28.00

MAHONIA - Grape Holly

• MAHONIA AQUAFOLIUM - Oregon Grape Holly. One only available. $10.00 in a gallon pot.

METASEQUOIA - Dawn Redwood

• METASEQUOIA GLYPTOSTROBOIDES (Dawn Redwood) Deciduous. Discovered in China in 1845. Bark is dark dark copper colored and fissured, exfoliating in thin strips. Twigs are green at first, later turn red-brown. Needles are blue green on top and lighter green underneath. Completely winter hardy and fast growing. Loves wet spots. Hank groups these with ginkgos for year round effect. $12.00 in gallons.

NYSSA - Blackgum/Tupelo

• NYSSA SYLVATICA 'JOLLY' - This is new this year and I expect them to go fast once people see them. Green and pure white variegation, fall color in pink/red and white. Variegation seems to increase as the season goes on, so this one will be spectacular for the whole season. Zones 6-9. 4-5 feet tall in large pots. $45.00 A bit pricey, but worth every penny.

PARROTIA - Persian Ironwood

• PARROTIA PERSICA - This is basically a tree form of witchhazel. A low granched tree with exfoliating bark. Fall color on leaves is a brilliant red. Zones 5-8. one only available. Gallon pot. $10.00

PHILADELPHUS - Mock Orange

• PHILADELPHUS LEMOINEI 'INNOCENCE' $10.00 in a gallon pot. One only available.

PHYSOCARPUS - Ninebark

• PHYSOCARPUS OPULIFOLIUS 'DIABLO' - $10.00 in gallon pots.
• PHYSOCARPUS OPULIFOLIUS 'LUTEUS' Golden Ninebark. Compact mounded shrub to a height of 4-5 feet. Growth rate redium to fast. Adaptable to a wide variety of soils. Tolerant of dry conditions once established. May be used for an informal hedge, foundation planting and border. Gold color of foliage is most pronounced in the spring, fading by fall. (the picture was taken in the fall, just before frost - I'll put up a new one in the spring to show the color). Zones 2 - 7. $5.00 in quarts.

POPULUS - Poplar/Aspen

• POPULUS AURORA - 3 feet tall or so, gallon pots, $12.00

QUERCUS - Oak

• QUERCUS CERRIS - Turkey Oak - A large, imposing tree with beautiful leaf form. Fast growth, eventually 40-60 feet tall. Interesting dark grey bark in plates. Holds leaves late and they usually drop still holding their green color. A rugged, impressive, drought-tolerant tree. In gallon pots, $12.00
• QUERCUS DENTATA 'PINNATIFIDA' - Cutleaf Emperor Oak. Very dissected, large leaves. Fairly quickly growing for an oak. Not readily available, so I'm glad we could get a few to sell this year. Zones 5-8. In 2 or 3 gallon pots. $50.00

RHAMNUS - Buckthorn

• RHAMNUS FRANGULA 'ASPLENIFOLIA' in 2 gallon pots $12.00

RHODODENDRON

• RHODODENDRON PJM, Lavender A semi-dwarf rhododendron, about 3 - 6 feet tall and wide. Evergreen foliage with good bronze fall color. Small bright lavender pink flowers in early spring. Compact growth habit, will not get out of hand. Good under low windows. Full sun to part shade in zones 4 - 7. $12.00 in gallon pots.

RHUS - Sumac

• RHUS 'LACINIATA' - cut leaf sumac. Finely cut green leaves with wonderful fall color. Gallon pot, one only at this point, though probably more in spring. $12.00

SALIX - Willow

• 'SALIX ALBA 'TRISTIS' - Golden Weeping Willow. A lovely large tree, yellow stems. $8.00 in quarts.
• SALIX CINNEREA 'TRICOLOR' - $12.00 in gallons. Most 3-4 feet tall.
• SALIX DAPHNOIDES - Violet Willow - A fast growing, small willow with long purple-violet shoots which are attractively overlaid with a white bloom. Catkins before the leaves in the spring. To zone 4. 7' x 3' in 5 years. In 2 gallon pots, 3 feet tall, $18.00
• SALIX GILGIANA - Very early spring catkins, thin leaves, small tree/large shrub depending on pruning. $10 in gallons.
• SALIX GRACILISTYLA VARIEGATA - $10 in gallons
• SALIX INTEGRA 'HAKURA NISHIKI' - Bright pink stems with leaves that emerge almost white, but quickly turn to green, pink and white. Gets to be quite large, but can easily be pruned to keep it smaller. Zones 5-8. $8.00 in quarts.
• SALIX MATSUDANA 'SCARLET CURLS' (one only available) A fast growing dry land willow. It will eventually get to about 30 feet tall and will easily reach 15 - 20 feet in 5 years - almost instand landscaping. Gracefully weeping branches with twisty, curly, slender leaves. Good for providing dappled shaped for hostas and other shade loving perennials. $10.00 in gallons
• SALIX MELANOSTACHYS Black Pussy Willow.
• Black catkins with red anthers. Glossy green leaves. To zone 5. Sun. $12.00 in gallons.
• SALIX PURPUREA 'PENDULA' Wide spreading, creeping form. New branches are purplish at first and turn to a glabrous light gray or olive gray. Full sun, damp to wet location. Can be trained as a standard. $10.00 in gallons
• SALIX 'RUBYKINS' Red catkins in the spring make this willow unique. Narrow green leaves, white underneath. $12.00 in gallons. Most of these are 4 feet tall or so.
• SALIX YEZO ALPINA A creeping willow with thumb-sized catkins which are bright yellow when covered with pollen, and then grey. Leaves are covered with silky hairs in the spring. Unusual and well worth adding to the garden. $12.00 in gallons.

SPIREA

• SPIREA X BUMALDA 'GOLD FLAME' Height and spread about 3 feet. Likes full sun. A broad, flat topped low growing shrub with erect branches. Small light pink flowers midsummer until frost. New leaves are pink and gold and fall color can be spectacular. Zones 3 - 8. $10.00 in gallons.
• SPIREA JAPONICA 'LEMON PRINCESS' Only 1.5 to 2 feet tall. Bright lemon foliage spring through fall. Pink blooms in summer. Compace mounded growth habit. Full sun to very light shade. Zones 4 - 8. $10.00 in gallons.

VIBURNUM

• VIBURNUM X BODNANTENSE 'DAWN' - First time we've been able to offer this one. A very early bloomer, often trying to bloom here by the end of February. Lovely pink flowers. $10.00 in gallon pots.
• VIBURNUM TRILOBUM - Cranberry bush Viburnum. (Just one available) Green leaves blushed with red. White flowers and red berries. 8' tall. To zone 4. $12.00 in gallons
• VIBURNUM TRILOBUM AUREA (Just one available) Same bush and same flowers as the regular cranberry viburnum, but with lovely yellow/gold leaves. $12.00 in gallons

WISTERIA

• WISTERIA FRUTESCENS 'AMETHYST FALLS' - Said to be not quite as rampant as the Asian Wisterias. This is a selection of the American native wisteria and will produce purple blooms over a long period. They do climb and will also spread by underground runners, but they can be pruned to a convenient size since they bloom on current year shoots. Gallon pots, $10.00
• WISTERIA 'BLACK DRAGON' - A huge wisteria which has grown to the top of a power pole in just a few years here. Long purple panicles. Just gorgeous in bloom. $25.00 in 3 gallon pots. These are large plants and will be shipped at cost or why not just visit us and take one home???

ZELKOVA

• ZELKOVA SERRATA 'GOSHIKI' - A vase-shaped, graceful tree. A member of the Elm family, but resistant to Dutch Elm Disease. Older trees have especially attractive bark. This one has green and white variegated leaves. Full sun. Zones 5-8. 2-3 feet tall. $25.00 in gallon pots.

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