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 palmatum ‘Beni shichihenge’ New    This cultivar boasts outstanding leaf color. Blue green leaves have bold white margins which become suffused with pink orange that often changes to sienna later in the summer.  It is not uncommon for whole lobes to be brushed orange. Grows slowly into an upright shrub of around 15' tall by 6-7' wide. The name translates to "red and colorful". Very desirable and attention getting in the landscape.

palmatum ‘Burgundy Lace’ New    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’ New      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.

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.

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 ‘Trompenburg’ New     A very popular cultivar with rich, deep purple red leaves whose long, slender and deeply toothed lobes flare outward creating the effect of fingers extending from a hand. Leaves retain their color into fall and do not burn in full sun. Fall color is brilliant crimson. 'Trompenburg' matures to a height of 20-25' and a width of 12-15' with an upright habit that tends to broaden in time.

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’ New       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’ New      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 ‘Viridis’ New     Though there are lots of red dissected maples available, 'Viridis' with its bright, light to medium green foliage offers a refreshing color alternative. Leaves unfold in April with a delicate, thread-like appearance that belies the aggressive growth this plant maintains. The delicate foliage is beautifully displayed on cascading branches that gracefully drape from a branch structure that reaches 8'-12' in height with a slightly wider spread. Fall foliage color is stunning yellow-orange.

palmatum dissectum ‘Waterfall’ New      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.

rufinerve (Redvein Maple)     A small tree growing to a height of 25-40ft., usually closer to the lower dimension. Most noteworthy for the distinctive color of the young stems which are smooth, olive green with regular narrow vertical grayish stripes, creating an overall impression of bluish white. Leaves are three lobed, ranging in size from 2½-5ins. wide, with reddish tufts of hair on the veins on the underside, (the red veins are helpful in distinguishing it from Acer pensylvanicum. Fall leaf color is bright orange and red. Prefers part shade. Native to the mountains of Japan. Zone 5.

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 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 (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.

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’ New    (Shadblow)  A 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 may 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.

Arctostaphalos 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 resistence 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.

Azaleas are listed with Rhododendrons