ACANTHROPANAX sieboldianus 'Variegatus' (Variegated Five Leaf Aralia)A handsome shrub growing 5' tall and wide with attractively patterned, creamy white and green leaves. Does best in part shade where it creates a light, delicate display. A tough individual, tolerant of soils, polluted air, and drought. Responds well to heavy pruning. Has attracted a lot of attention in our border under the pine tree. Zone 4.

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.

ACER japonicum 'Aconitifolium' Fullmoon Maple New   The rich green, deeply divided and dissected leaves are carried on strong, multibranched, upright stems which insure that plants appear refined but never overly delicate. On strong, firmly established specimens, leaves are held in a horizontal plane lending a much admired "Oriental" look.  Fall color is spectacular when leaves turn a brilliant scarlet which is startling even from a distance. Leaves persist for a long period, thus extending the show well into fall. Mature height after many years is 15ft., at which point, plants assume a round-topped, small tree appearance

palmatum 'Butterfly' A spectacular small leaved, variegated Japanese maple. The bluish to grayish green, deeply lobed leaves are 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 'Orange Dream' New A newer Japanese Maple valued for its refreshing spring color.  Young leaves emerge orange and then become lemon-yellow with orange margins and tips. Leaves retain their bright yellow color well into summer, changing slowly to yellow-green but retaining a slight reddish edge to the leaves. Leaves emerge late, thereby avoiding late frost damage. Habit is upright and bushy and plants can be expected to mature at 12ft high after many yrs. Best grown in partial shade to protect the light colored leaves from the hot afternoon sun. Will not tolerate drought. 

palmatum 'Orido Nishiki' One of the best varieties in the palmatum group. The basic leaf color is a rich deep, shiny green which holds well into fall. The variegations are extremely diverse with new spring growth emerging bright pink. white, cream or any combination of these. Sometimes, new spring leavevs  are entirely white or pink. The bark of new shoots may be pink. Plants are sturdy and vigorous with an upright, rounded habit, reaching 25 feet in 20 years.

palmatum 'Sango Kaku' Brilliant coral bark is the outstanding feature of this maple whose name translates to "Coral Tower". At times the color seems almost fluorescent, being most brilliant in the fall and intensifying even more in winter. Leaves are green with maroon margins on emerging. Habit is broad/upright reaching 25ft. at maturity.

palmatum 'Sherwood Flame' New  This cultivar exhibits some of the most beautiful foliage of its group with lacy,deeply dissected, rich, reddish purple leaves that retain their color longer than most others of its kind, delaying until late summer the appearance of any green tones. 'Sherwood Flame' is similar to 'Burgundy Lace' but has superior color longer into summer. At maturity, becomes a small tree, 15ft. high with an attractive, round-topped habit.

palmatum 'Sumi Nagashi' New 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 semi-upright habit.

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.

pseudosieboldiana New  A still obscure maple 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 distinguish 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.

AESCULUS pavia Red Buckeye New  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.

 

AESCULUS parviflora var. serotina (Bottle Brush Buckeye) A native multi-stemmed shrub bearing 8-12" long cylindrical panicles of white, 4-petaled flowers in June and July, two to three weeds later than the species. Dark green summer leaves turn bright yellow in fall. Outstanding in both flower and foliage. 8-12' high, 8-15' wide, zone 4.

 

AMELANCHIER canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar' Shadblow NewA narrow, upright, clump-forming small tree, measuring 16ft. tall by 8ft. wide at maturity.  White flowers in 3in. recemes are abundantly produced in early spring before the leaves, followed by dark purple berries in late summer which are eagerly sought after by birds . The bark is a very attractive smooth gray color, and, though it may vary from year to year, fall foliage can be notable in shades of yellow, orange and red. Shadblows have a light, airy quality which I find particularly endearing and this new upright selection expands the landscape uses. Zone 3.

ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva ursi (Bearberry)  Excellent groundcover for a sunny, poor, dry spot. No more than 12" high, the dark green foliage turns reddish-bronze in autumn, and red berries persist into winter. Native, requires excellent drainage and thrives in poor, sandy soil. Zone 3.