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ACANTHOPANAX sieboldianus 'Variegatus' (Variegated Five Leaf Aralia) See under Eleutherococcus sieboldianus.
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Acer griseum (Paperbark Maple) A small, slow-growing tree, 20-30', giving year round landscape pleasure, with an oval to rounded habit, pleasing dark green foliage, showy red fall color, and lovely exfoliating bark. Its unrivalled aesthetic qualities develop at a young age—even at 2 years old it starts to display distinct patterns in rich shades of brown, tan, and reddish brown on its trunk. Zone 5.
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Acer palmatum ‘Burgundy Lace’ An American cultivar with rich burgundy colored leaves that are deeply divided into seven very narrow lobes creating a delicate, airy effect. Develops a graceful, broad, open canopy15-18' tall and wide but with thoughtful pruning plants can be kept to scale in smaller landscapes. Filtered light, especially in the afternoom, is recommended as leaves may burn in full sun. A rugged, dependable and beautiful cultivar.
palmatum 'Butterfly' A elegant small leafed, variegated Japanese maple with bluish to grayish green, deeply lobed leaves strikingly edged with a narrow white border. Develops into a large shrub or small tree with a stiffly upright habit. Mature height will be in the range of 15 to 18'.
palmatum ‘Omure yama’ A large shrub or small tree whose pendulous branches drape gracefully at the edge of the canopy. In 20 yrs. it may be 15ft. tall and 12-15ft. wide with a beautifully cascading habit. The leaves are green, deeply dissected and hang down from the branches adding to the pendulous effect. Newly emerging leaves are bright orange at the edges and fall color is a spectacular gold/orange blend.
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palmatum ‘Peaches & Cream’ Deeply cut leaves emerge in spring with a combination of peachy-red edges, creamy centers, and deep green veins. Leaves seem to transform daily until the heat of summer confers a lush green with white variegation. Leaf margins are sharply toothed with the teeth pointing in randorm directions causing leaf edges to be wavy and slightly crinkled. Fall color is bright yellow/orange. 8'-10' high and wide.
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palmatum’Ruslyn in the Pink’ New Small trident shaped,(three fingered), foliage flushes in the spring with a brilliant pink to red shade that is unique and provides one to the most outstanding spring color shows to be had form any tree. With the arrival of summer, foliage matures to a deep plurplish-green, with any newly emerging leaves showing the same brilliant pink to red of early spring, creating a dazzling two-toned effect. Fall color is brilliant red. 10-12' high and wide at maturity. As with all Japanese Maples, the preference is for moist but drained, organic soil with a pH leaning toward acidic. Full sun to light shade, and therein lies the catch, as finding just the right explosure can make all the difference between a merely attractive tree and one that sets the heart racing. Zone 5.
palmatum ‘Sumi nagashi’ Very lacy, deeply divided and dissected leaves which start out bright purple red in spring and then in early summer darken to an almost black red. As summer progresses, leaf color gradually changes to deep green-red. Color holds better in partial shade, away from hot afternoon sun. Fall color is crimson. When fully grown, plants are 15-18ft. tall with a semi-upright habit.
palmatum ‘Tamukeyama’ A beautiful selection with lacy, multidissected leaves that are crimson red when young changing to dark purple red as they mature and then bright scarlet in the fall. Leaf color holds well even in the high heat and humidity of New England summers. Habit is strongly cascading with a sturdy central trunk supporting an intricate network of beautifully descending branches. Grows wider than tall and a 15 year old plant might be 4ft. tall by 6-8ft. wide. Mature height would be round about 8-10ft. high by 12ft. wide.
palmatum ‘Yatsubusa kashima’ A very dwarf Japanese maple slowly growing to a mature height of 5-6ft. and at least as wide. Ultimate size depends on the amount of attention plants receive with pampered specimens growing faster toward the higher estimates while those less fussed over grow much more slowly and hover at the lower height of 3-4ft. Plants are a favorite with bonsai enthusiasts who maintain miniature specimen for decades. The tiny leaves unfurl light yellow with a brick red edging, become green in summer and in autumn display good yellow color. Habit is dense, shrubby, and at least as wide as tall. A natural choice for the rock garden, for a front row position in the mixed border and, of course, for containers strategically placed on patios, stone walls and steps. Grow in sun and light shade. Said to be drought tolerant. Zone 5.
palmatum ‘Yatsubusa kiyohime’ A dwarf cultivar that lends a touch of class to any landscape but is especially valuable where space is limited and in container planting, also a favorite bonsai subject. The stout, 3" green leaves are shallowly divided into broad lobes that in spring are beautifully edged in orange/red that smoothly blends towards the centers of the glossy green leaves. Fall color is yellow/orange. Form is dense, rounded and much branched with mature plants growing to no more than 6' high in 10 yrs.
palmatum dissectum ‘Orangeola’ One of the best cascading cultivars especially noteworthy for the brilliant color of its delicate, deeply dissected leaves. New spring foliage is bright orange/red with a hint of orange ever-present even as the leaves turn a dark reddish green in summer. In mid summer, the color gets kicked up a notch with an infusion of orange creating a two-toned effect with the dark summer colors and then, with the approach of fall, yet another exctitng color change takes place with the leaves becoming dark red before exiting in a burst of fiery orange/red! The fall foliage is retained longer than on most other cultivars. 'Orangeola' is relatively small compared to other dissetums with mature plants being 9' tall. Habit is more upright and less spreading creating a mound of cascading foliage.
palmatum dissectum ‘Red Dragon’ Spring leaves are bright scarlet, becoming dark burgundy in summer and retaining their color through the season until becoming a glowing scarlet in fall. This cultivar holds its dark burgundy summer color better than any other dissectum type. Growth habit is that of a compact, well-branched, cascading mound 6-8' high. Requires an evenly moist, well drained soil away from exposure to cold winter winds. Rivals 'Crimson Queen' as the standard by which new dissectum cultivars are judged.
palmatum dissectum ‘Waterfall’ A flowing landscape form with layers of pendulous branches covered with bright green, deeply lobed, threadlike leaves. Makes a terrific specimen and is especially effective when used near a water garden. In fall the foliage turns bright yellow. Grows 6-8 feet tall and 8-10 feet wide after many years.
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pseudosieboldiana This maple is a relative newcomer to the gardening scene but one that is steadily growing in popularity because of its handsome garden presence and its reliable hardiness. Plants bear a close resemblance to Acer japonicum, so close that they are difficult to differintiate without close attention to detail. Habit is upright with a mature height of 15-20ft. Fall foliage is spectacular in shades of orange, scarlet and crimson. Acer pseudosieboldiana is an excellent substitute for Acer palmatum varieties in northern areas where the hardiness of the latter is questionable. Have yet to read a negative report about this tree. Zone 4.
shirasawanum ‘Autumn Moon’ A beautiful maple with mult-season landscape appeal. New foliage emerges in spring a bright chartreuse intriguingly flushed with rust and pink tones on broad, but delicately cut foliage. As summer heats up, orange tones begin to dominate and then, in fall as the temperature starts to chill, deep, rich oranges and reds finish off the season with style. Hardier, more vigorous and more heat tolerant than the similar looking maples. Best color is displayed in full sun, in average or better, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Zone 5.
Aesculus pavia Red Buckeye A small, round-topped tree with red flowers in 4-8in. long panicles, April-May. Individual flowers are 1 1/2ins. long. Flowers are followed by large, glossy horse chestnuts that ripen in October. Whether grown in sun or part shade, plants need an even supply of moisture. All and all, part shade is preferred. Grows 10-20ft. high. Zone 5.
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Aesculus parviflora (Bottle Brush Buckeye) A native multi-stemmed shrub bearing 8-12" long cylindrical panicles of white, 4-petaled flowers in June and July. Dark green summer leaves turn bright yellow in fall. Outstanding in both flower and foliage. 8-12' high, 8-15' wide. If plants become too large, they can be rejuvenated by being cut back to the ground. A high impact shrub and a mature, well sited specimen is breathtaking. zone 4.
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Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Obelisk Standing Ovation’ New This new serviceberry introduces a strongly upright, narrow silhouette, that adds beauty and vertical dimension to the garden without gobbling up valuable space. Not only does it represent a distinctive new form of serviceberry, but it retains the four season beauty that is so characteristic of this lovely native genus. In April and early May, delicate white flowers cover the branches, giving way to bunches of purple-black berries in late summer that are relished by birds. Summer leaves are medium to dark green, in fall changing to vibrant shades of yellow and orange which, under favorable conditions of temperature and moisture, can be spellbinding! The fourth but by no means least ornamental feature is the beautiful, smooth, gray bark which becomes especially effective against a snowy backdrop. Form is a stately column, 15' high by 4' wide. Full sun to light shade. Tolerant of soil types and pH, but droughty conditions should be avoided. Very rugged, hardy into zone 3.
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi ‘Massachusetts’(Bearberry) Low growing and very wide spreading mats of small, glossy, deep green leaves densely packed on the stems. While plants only rise to a height of 6"-12", they spread to carpet vast areas, creating islands of solid vegetation up to 10' in diameter, or more. Prefers infertile, dry, acid conditions in sun or light shade. The cultivar 'Massachusetts' improves on the species in having smaller, darker leaves and a flatter growth habit. Also it shows good resistance to the various leaf diseases that can occur. In April, small but charming and profusely borne pinkish-white flower are highlighted against the waxy, dark green leaves. Flowers are followed in late July-August by showy, ⅓" across, bright red fruits. Zone 2.
Asimina triloba (Common Pawpaw) New A multi-stemmed shrub or small tree with a short trunk. Produces edible fruit in a variety of shapes, up to 5" long, yellow/green in color, tasting of bananas and high in nutritional value. The tasty, nourishing fruit was prized by American colonists but, over time, seems to have lost its appeal to humans. Wild critters still relish it. Early returning butterflies eagerly seek out the flowers that are large, up to 2" across, brownish-purple and occur in late April-early May before the long, thick, tapered leaves emerge. Grows 15'-20' high and at least as wide. Prefers rich, moist, somewhat acidic soil in sun to light shade. Well suited to moist, naturalized sites and pond and stream side planting. Zone 5.
Azaleas are listed with Rhododendrons
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