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Kalmia latifolia hybrids (Laurel) Native broadleaved evergreen shrubs abundant throughout central New England Traditionally, Kalmia culture has been equated with that of Rhododendrons which calls for moist, well-drained, acidic, peat-amended soil. However this may be somewhat of an oversimplification since what Kalmia seem to need above all is excellent drainage. Peaty acidic soil is important, but good drainage is essential and plants are often observed doing very well in quite poor, surprisingly dry, well drained soil. Zone 4.
‘Carousel’ New Fast growing, dense and upright with pink buds that open to reveal pure white interiors intricately patterned with cinnamon-purple bands. The dark glossy foliage is resistant to leaf spot. 8-10ft. tall and wide.
‘Olympic Fire’ New Large red buds open to pink flowers against dark, glossy green leaves with wavy margins. Foliage shows high resistance to leaf spot. Blooms in June. Grows 5' high by 5' wide with a dense habit.
‘Pinwheel’ New Light pink buds open to maroon flowers edged in white. After many years, ‘Pinwheel’ can attain 10' in height but can be kept lower with occasional pruning. Drought tolerant.
‘Quinnipiac’ New Bright red buds open to soft pink. Dark green foliage. Larger growing but not rangy, 6-8' high.
‘Raspberry Glow’ New Deep burgundy buds that open to deep raspberry pink flowers, against dark green foliage.
x ‘Tiddlywinks’ New Dwarf, with a broad, full habit and pink buds that open a softer pink, 18-20" high by 30" wide.
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Kerria japonica ‘Picta’ This is one of my favorite shrubs so I'm happy to be offering it again after an absence of several years. Smoky, grayish-blue leaves delicately edged in white are lightly spaced along thin, spreading branches that gently arch at the tips conveying the sense of weightlessness that characterizes this entire plant. Flowers are bright yellow, single, up to 1½" across, April-May. Grows to 3', possibly 4' tall with an airy, buoyant quality. One of the best variagated shrubs for brightening shady gardens. Best in part to full shade with even moisture. A full sun exposure will only work with consistent moisture. Zone 5.
Kerria japonica ‘Pleniflora’ Think green when you visualize this shrub and you'll begin to appreciate its unique design possibilities. Emerald green stems rise to 6-8' and then gracefully arch to form a dense cascading silhouette. The bright green branches are clad with matching bright green leaves and for several weeks, starting in late April, the entire shrub is blanketed with double, golden-yellow "pom-pom" flowers. Flowering is heaviest in spring but continues intermittently through the summer. Best sited out of afternoon sun and actually does well in all day shade. A vigorous, easy to grow shrub in average or better soil that's reasonably moist. Many landscape uses starting with its ability to thrive in shade. Could be added to larger foundation plantings, mixed shrub borders, even massed as a large scale groundcover. Older stems that are winter killed are easily removed and should be pruned out regularly. Zone 5 and into zone 4.
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Larix decidua ‘Pendula’ (Weeping European Larch) This is a tree for accent and dramatic effect. Fast growing, needs to be staked to maintain the upright form. If not staked, plants will grow flat on the ground assuming a entirely different, not unattractive, demeanor. Branches are numerous and hang straight down from the main trunk. If correctly trained, the effect can be magnificent! This is a deciduous conifer whose emerging spring needles are a beautiful, vibrant green, becoming deep green in summer and, in fall, showing a final burst of golden color. Plants are attractive even in winter when the graceful downward swoop of the bare branches can be fully appreciated. Does not do well in shade. Tolerant of soil types as well as moisture levels from very wet to quite dry. Zone 3.
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Larix decidua ‘Pendula’ - prostrate form Shows no inclination to grow upright, instead grows flat on the ground with an irregular, always appealing, “designer” outline. The needle-like foliage emerges light, vibrant green in spring, darkens in summer and, in fall, turns brilliant gold before falling to the ground. Zone 3a.
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Larix decidua ‘Varied Directions’ Wider than tall with branches going out and up and then arching down and spreading over the ground. Difficult from this description to imagine such a tangle of branches developing into a plant you'd care to have in your garden yet it present an eye-catching, architecturally distinctive focal point. Plants grow at a moderate rate to a mature size of 8' by 8'. A sunny location with reasonably moist is preferred. Some standing water is tolerated. Not fussy about pH. Zone 3.
Larix kaempferi ‘Diana’ A beautiful small tree with twisted, contorted branches imparting year round interest. Even the needles are twisting! Growth rate is moderate at a rate of 12ins. per year, eventually forming a broad upright silhouette 20ft. tall by 15ft. wide. This is a deciduous conifer whose needles turn a beautiful golden/orange in the autumn before falling. Prefers moist, acid conditions in full sun. Zone 4.
Leptodermis oblonga Cute and tidy are the first words that spring to mind when I look at this little shrub. First of all it’s small, only 18-24ins. tall and possibly 3ft. wide so it mixes nicely with perennials lending bulk to the front and mid border. Small, dark green leaves are densely borne and contrast nicely with the dark burgundy stems and provide the perfect background for the 1in. long, tubular, lavender, fragrant flowers that nearly obscure the foliage in May. Flowering continues throughout the summer on new growth, albeit less exuberantly. Zone 5.
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Lespedeza thunbergii ‘Gibraltar’ A glowing deep lavender selection with a beautiful cascading habit,4-5' tall, stunning color, zone 5. Usually killed back to the ground in winter in zone 5, but regrows with great vigor into a graceful, fountain-shaped shrub. Blooms profusely in late summer at a time when color in the border is much appreciated. Grow in full sun, in ordinary, well drained soil.
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Lespedeza thunbergii ‘Samindare’ New All the landscape features of L. 'Gibraltar' condensed into a smaller form. 'Samindare' develops a lower growing, beautifully cascading habit with weeping branches smothered in pink, pea-like flowers in late summer. At only 3' tall, it's perfect for mixing with perennials, for draping over walls, for use as an accent specimen and even for container display. This is a die-back shrub in zone 5 and should be cut to within 4-5" of the ground, in spring. Valuable for its lower, architechural form, its late season flowers and for its ability to thrive in hot, dry locations. Full sun. Zone 5.
Lindera benzoin (Spicebush) In sun, develops into a dense, full, broad-rounded 6-12ft. shrub. More open in part shade. Leaves are bright green in summer, changing to bright golden yellow in fall. Its most charming feature are the tiny yellow branch-hugging flowers that occur in tight little clusters a axillary buds, before the leaves, appearing to burst right out of the stems. Its early April bloom is a joyful sight to winter-weary gardeners. All parts are aromatic when crushed. Likes sun to part shade, and average moisture. Zone 4.
Magnolia stellata ‘Centennial’ Considered the best of the Star Magnolias with 5½” wide, white flowers tinged with pink on the underside, more open than other varieties, fragrant. Vigorous growing with an upright, conical habit and distinct central leader. Especially attractive when the lower branches are removed to reveal a length of trunk. 15-20’ high by 10-15’ wide. A beautiful, versatile and easy to grow landscape tree,(small), or large shrub, suitable for shrub borders, foundation plantings and as a specimen. Does best in sun, though light shade is well tolerated, in rich, organic, slightly acid soil, evenly moist but well drained. When ever possible, plants should be sited in locations that afford some protection from late frosts. Zone 4.
Magnolia virginiana ‘Moonglow’ Unlike typical Sweetbay Magnolias which have a broad, oval habit, 'Moonglow' is noteworthy for its distinctly upright silhouette. Dense, deep green, semi-evergreen leaves provide the perfect backdrop for the creamy-white, fragrant, 2-3in. wide flowers that are produced most heavily in spring and then intermittently right on through summer. The dense foliage offers great habitat for birds and the red berries contained in large pods provide a ready food source. Mature size is 35-40ft. tall by 15-36ft. wide. Grow in moist, acid soil, in sun to part shade. Hardy to Zone 5 where, except on the Coast of Massachusetts, it must be considered rare.
Magnolia x acuminata ‘Ultimate Yellow’ (Cucumbertree Magnolia) 6" wide yellow flowers consisting of six broad petals displayed in an attractive open, cupped form. Flowers are distinctly yellow. Leaves are large, from 5-10" long, dark green on top, fuzzy and light green underneath, deciduous. When young, trees maintain a compact, pyramidal form. As they age, the canopy widens and trees often become as broad, or broader, than they are tall. Eventual size is 50' or more with an equal or greater spread. These are large, impressive trees that create a dramatic effect when sited so that their outstanding landscape features can be fully appreciated, such as on open lawns, parks, large naturalized areas. Full sun is best though light shade is OK, with rich, moist but well drained soil. Zone 4.
Magnolia x acuminata ‘Butterflies’ A big, broad beauty of a tree that sports the best yellow flowers of any Magnolia! In late march, abundant 3-5” wide, cup-shaped, bright yellow flowers adorn the bare, upright, pyramidal branches which will reach 18-20’ high. Grow in full sun to light shade, in rich, moist but well drained soil. A unique and exciting new Magnolia. Zone 4, possibly into zone 3.+
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Paxistima canbyi (Rat Stripper) A woody, slowly-spreading shrubby groundcover, 8-10ins. tall. Small, glossy, finely toothed evergreen leaves. Flowers are greenish white and insignificant. Does best in evenly moist, well drained soil and tolerates dry, part shade, low fertility and high pH. We have a large specimen in our border that looks sensational year after year with absolutely no attention. Zone 3.   
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Philadelphus coronarius ‘Variegtus’ New Green leaves are edged with a clean, consistent white margin. Not nearly as robust growing as the species, reaching only 3-4' with a light, delicate appearance. Blooms in mid-June with single, white, fragrant flowers. A smaller shrub with attractive foliage and fragrant flowers, puts a new face on an old favorite. Easy to satisfy in average or better soil with reasonably consistent moisture, sun to part shade. Zone 4.
Philadelphus x ‘Snowbelle’ Low growing, compact and loaded with pure white, double, fragrant flowers in early to mid spring. 3-4' high with a wider spread. Easy in average, reasonably moist soil, full sun to light shade. Best flowering in sun. Zone 4.
Philadelphus x ‘Snow Queen’
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Little Devil’ An exciting new, smaller growing Ninebark with all the excellent qualities of the larger types tucked into a low-growing and well behaved compact, rounded shrub. Foliage is a rich burgundy color that persists throughout the season and, in spring, showy clusters of small pink flowers bloom at the ends of the stems contrasting beautifully with the burgundy foliage. By far the most exciting characteristic of ‘Little Devil’ is its naturally maintained low height of just 3-4ft tall and wide making it suitable for places where standard varieties would quickly become too large. Its smaller size makes it perfect for including in mixed borders, in foundation plantings and for massing as a larger groundcover or embankment stabilizer. Like all Ninebarks, ‘little Devil’ is practically indestructible, requiring only a spot in full sun with average to poor soil. Drought tolerant and remains at 3-4’ tall without pruning! Zone 3.
Pieris japonica ‘Cavatine’ New Very cute, low growing variety with white flowers March-April. Resembles a small rhododendron. Its small size makes it a perfect choice for smaller properties where it can be tucking into the front of mixed shrub borders and into foundation planting. Requires moist but well drained, organic, acidic soil in sun to light shade. Evergreen. Zone 4.
‘Flaming Silver’ New Outstanding landscape color starting in April with a profusion of white flowers borne on drooping stems at branch ends. Flowers are showcased against deep green leaves edged by a distinct, creamy white border that gives the plant a silver sheen that is unmistakable. Once flowering has finished, new foliage emerges a fiery red color that rivals most flowers with its brilliance. Rich, acid, moist but well drained soil, in part shade. 6-8’ tall and wide. Zone 5.
‘Mountain Fire’ New
Potentilla fruiticosa ‘Pink Beauty’ Clear pink, semi-double flowers that hold their color well in the heat. 2-3' tall with a rounded shape and an indestructible constitution. Legendary for their tolerance of poor, dry soil, Potentillas will nevertheless perform at their best in fertile, evenly moist but well-drained, calcium rich soil, in full sun. Flowers are present from spring until frost. Excellent for mixing with perennials, for foundation plantings, for low hedging and massing for impact. Zone 3.
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PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette' A beautiful ornamental cherry created through a complicated cross made at the Arnold Arboretum. Can grow to 15', assuming a rounded silhouette, densely branched with fine textured stems. Flowering begins in late April and continues for many weeks, as all the flowers do not open at once. The 1¼", double flowers are pink in bud, opening to pinkish-white, and are dispersed throughout the branches in a way that suggests they were sprinkled down, confetti-like, from above. Easy to grow in full sun, in reasonably good soil with adequate moisture. Zone 5.
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Prunus Little Twist ® New A cute, smaller growing flowering cherry with intricately entwined, zigzagging branches that are lit up in spring with a profusion of tightly clustered white flowers with pink centers. Leaves are small, dark green during the season, becoming maroon colored in fall. A delightful small shrub for small niche locations in the landscape as well as in containers on patios and by pools, etc. Likes full sun and is adaptable to a range of soils. 3-4' tall and wide.
Prunus maritima (Beach Plum) A round, dense form with height not much over 6ft. White flowers 1/2in. across occur in May, 2-3 in a group, and, if not overwhelming, the display is very pleasing with a charm all its own. 1in., dull purple plums ripen in August and are highly prized for the making of jams and jellies, especially on Cape Cod where the preparation of these condiments is a cherished cottage industry. The beach plum is a tough little customer that shrugs off the assaults of salt spray and grows to a ripe old age in sandy, rocky soil. Sun, zone 3.
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Ptelea trifoliata ‘Aurea’ (Yellowleaved Hoptree) Striking yellow leaves that only reluctantly fade to chartreuse at the end of summer. Flowers are small and insignificant but fragrant, and the fruit bears an interesting resemblance to hops. It's the solid yellow leaves that grab and hold ones attention. Variable in size, ranging in height form 8'-12' and up to 15', with an equal spread. Develops into a small tree or, more usually, into a largish shrub with a rounded silhouette. Very easy to grow and the species is found from Canada to Florida growing in every possible situation from wet to dry, open or shaded with good drainage being a consistent element of any indigenous site. 'Aurea' may tend to lose color in too much shade, so more sun is recommended. Zone 3.
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Rhododendrons
Rhododendron ‘April Snow’ New A PJM hybrid with dense, upright form, small to medium green foliage and clouds of pure white flowers in late April. Stems become bright yellowish green in winter and contrast nicely with the bronze foliage for winter interest. 5-6’ high by 3-4’ wide. Zone 4.
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‘Bollywood Star’ (Azalea) Proven Winner, Color Choice shrubs are all about color and this new selection delivers on that promise. In May, loads of bright, neon pink-red flowers burst into bloom and, just as the flowers begin to fade, lustrous, dark green leaves surrounded by creamy-silver margins unfurl to provide eye-catching color for the rest of the season. The beautiful flowers and equally beautiful foliage are carried on dense, compact plants, 18-24" tall and wide, certain to bring season-long excitment to foundation plantings, large groupings for stunning impact, and even low hedges. Morning sun with some relief form hot afternoon sun, with organic, evenly moist but drained soil. Zone 5.
‘Bubblegum’ This is a small leaf, evergreen Rhododendron, an offspring of the sensational ‘Weston’s Aglo’ which is a ‘PJM’ type. ‘Bubblegum’ features small, shiny, deeper green leaves that are nicely set off by the deep red stems. In late April, clouds of deeper pink flowers blanket the plants. Even better, its tight, dense form, which after 10yrs. will be 3ft tall by 3ft. wide, makes 'Bubblegum' exceptional both for foundation plantings and specimen use. Grow in sun to part shade in rich, moist, well drained soil. Zone 5. ‘Bubblegum is a Pink Ribbon Plant™. A portion of its sale is donated to breast cancer research.
calendulaceum (Azalea) (Flame Azalea) A deciduous azalea native to the mountains of Pennsylvania south to Georgia with an upright habit, 4-8’ tall with an equal or wider spread. In the north, plants bloom in June after most of the early Azaleas have finished blooming. Flowers are 2in. wide flowers in shades of yellow, orange, scarlet and every imaginable hue in between, -one color per plant, borne in loose trusses. Very showy. Especially effective when planted in woodland setting to introduce bright bursts of color to otherwise colorless areas.. Zone 5.
canadense (Rhodora) This small, deciduous, native rhododendron which almost never exceeds 2', prefers acid boggy places and blooms in April with bright, rosy-purple flowers, before the leaves. Not commonly seen in gardens but fortunately widely distributed throughout New England. Will not survive in hot dry locations. Zone 2.
canadense var. album White flowered form.
‘Cherry Cheesecake’ New Huge trusses of pure white blooms beautifully edged with red and with a dramatic burgundy-red splotch added to each bloom's upper lobe. Sure to be the flashiest blast of color in the garden when in bloom in mid May. Low growing at only 4-5' high with an equal spread with a preference for organic, acidic, moist but well drained soil and a position in morning sun with afternoon shade. From Germany. Zone 5.
groenlandicum (formerly Ledum groenlandicum) New (Labrador Tea ) 2-4' high & wide, white flowers late May-early June, and leathery, dark green, evergreen leaves. Thrives in moist to wet, peaty locations. Extremely durable and hardy with a low, rounded form and dense, fine textured evergreen leaves. Obviously best suited for wet, acidic places where plant choices are limited, but not to considered a plant of last resort as it possesses considerable ornamental appeal. Sun to part shade. Zone 2.
‘Girard’s Hot Frost’ (Azalea) A sport of 'Girard's Hot Shot' with the typical red-orange flowers but with glossy, dark green leaves edged in white. After the spring flowering is over, the decorative foliage remains attractive all season and into winter, (plants are ususlly semi-evergreen). 4-5' tall after 10 yrs. Grow in organic, acid soil that's moist but well drained. Full sun to part shade. Zone 5.
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‘Lavender Frost’ Gently ruffled, double, soft lavender flowers in 6" trusses cover this compact Rhododendron in mid-May. Flowers are almost white at their base, gradually taking on more lavender coloring toward the edges, with color becoming most concentrated in the ruffled edges. The effect is subtle, never flamboyant, very lovely. The small, dark green, evergreen leaves are retained well in winter. Selected as a "Proven Performer" by the Mass. Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society. Slow to moderate growth rate, eventually reaching 5' at maturity. Solidly hardy throughout zone 5 and worth a try in zone 4.
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‘Lemon Dream’ In early May soft lemon-yellow flowers cover this compact, tidy selection. Flowers are broadly funnel-shaped, 2½ins. across, sometimes double, wavy edged in domed trusses of up to a dozen flowers. The small evergreen leaves are 2½ins. long. dark green, new growth is powdery on top with an orange indumentum on the bottom that looks great and may even repel certain chewing insects. This is a low, spreading, landscape friendly Rhody, slow growing, 2-3ft. tall by 3-4ft. wide whose attractive, evergreen, fine textured foliage offers landscape appeal even out of bloom. Grow in morning sun, afternoon shade in moist but well drained soil. Zone 5.
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‘Lollipop’ (Azalea) A viscosum hybrid with a profusion of clear pink, vanilla scented flowers in rounded clusters in July. As a hybrid of a native azalea, 'Lollipop' is adaptable to a wide range of conditions and looks especially nice in wooded areas where its early summer bloom is so effective. An added treat is the deep green foliage that turns orange in fall. Habit is broad, 5-7' tall with an equal spread. Zone 4.
‘Millenium’ (Azalea) An early summer flowering deciduous Azalea with a superior performance record. Fragrant, deep rose/red flower trusses,(more red than rose), open from early to mid summer over attractive foliage that is dark bluish-green on top with silver undersides. Plant in full sun with even moisture or in part shade where less moisture is required. Flowers hold up well in high temperatures. Habit is upright reaching 4-6' in 10 yrs. with an ultimate height of 10'.
‘New Century’ A yellow flowered rhododendron, dense and slower growing with lustrous, deep green, tightly packed foliage on a compact, rounded form. Large buds clustered at the ends of the branches begin to swell in early May and open to big, round globes of creamy yellow flowers with slightly deeper throats in mid May. At only 4-5' tall and wide, it's perfect for foundation planting, at the front of mixed shrub borders, and in lightly shaded woodland settings where its yellow flowers will be particularly effective. Provide morning sun and afternoon shade or all-day, filtered light with rich, moist but well drained soil. Another great introduction from Weston Nursery. Zone 5.
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pericylmenoides (Pinxterbloom Azalea) Formerly R. nudiflorum. Deciduous, thickly branched, 4-6ft. high though can be larger or smaller. In April-early May, before the leaves, fragrant, deep rosy/pink, 1½in. wide flowers are borne 6-12 per cluster. Adapted to drier soils. Native from Massachusetts to North Carolina. Easy, great for naturalizing and in mixed shrub borders for a touch of early color. Hardy to zone 4.
prinophyllum (Roseshell Azalea) This lovely native stands anywhere from 4-8' tall and wide, with bright pink, strongly clove-scented flowers borne in clusters just before or as the leaves emerge. Native from northern New England to Virginia and adapted to a variety of soil types, especially tolerant of high pH. Easy to grow, durable and one of our prettiest native flowering shrubs. Hardy to zone 3.
‘Ribbon Candy’ (Azalea) Another viscosum hybrid that delivers consistent bloom and thrives on a range of soils, even those that are quite moist. In mid to late-June, clusters of clove-scented, star shaped pink flowers with a distinctive white stripe down the center of each petal burst into bloom delighting the eye and perfuming the garden. Best placement is in light to moderate shade with average to moist soil where plants can be expected to reach 5-7ft. tall with a somewhat narrower spread. Deciduous. Easy and reliable and especially nice when naturalized in a semi-shady woodland area. Zone 4
schilippenbachii (Royal Azalea) Unanimously regarded as one of the finest deciduous azaleas available to northern gardeners. In mid May, clear, rosy-pink, fragrant flowers open in clusters of 3 - 6 florettes per 3in. inflorescence. Can reach 6-8ft. at maturity though usually doesn't go much beyond 6ft. Exasperated catalogue, (or, web site), makers often find themselves at a loss when attempting to capture the charm of this special shrub. That's where I'm at right now. But, if seeing is believing, one look at our border specimen should be sufficient advertisement. Very hardy, zone 4.
‘Towhead’ A dense, low growing beauty highlighted in late April by a profuse display of soft yellow flowers. Its small-leafed, evergreen foliage and low, dwarf habit suit it perfectly for foundation plantings and mixed perennial and shrub borders Grows 1-3ft. high by 3-4ft. wide.
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vaseyi (Pinkshell Azalea) 5-10ft. high with an irregular, upright habit. Deciduous, light green leaves develop good red color in fall. Flowers are clear rose, 1 1/2ins. across, groped 5-6 per cluster, no fragrance. Flowers open before the leaves unfurl and make a spactacular show. Full sun if amply moist and drained, otherwise, part shade is best. This is my favorite native azalea for its tiered, architectural branching and beautiful clear rosy pink flowers presented at the ends of bare stems Zone 4.
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vaseyi ‘White Find’ A rare white form of the Pinkshell Azalea. 5' to possibly 10' high with picturesque, irregular upright form. My own sense of the plant is that of lightness, airiness, understatement Abundant white flowers appear in mid-May before the leaves. Fall color varies, usually best here in the North where it takes on brilliant hues of burgundy/bronze/red. Zone 4.
viscosum ‘Pink Mist’ (Azalea) A northeastern native with a preference for moist places and most often found naturalized near water. Despite this preference, plants should not be sited so that their roots are actually under water. Clusters of pink, strongly clove scented flowers appear in late June-July at a time when many other shrubs are done flowering. The species can vary from 5 to 10 feet high but 'Pink Mist is smaller, reaching only 5-7' in height with a noticeably tighter, more upright habit. Very hardy, zone 4.
‘Weston’s Innocence’ (Azalea) New A vicosum hybrid,(= late blooming), with strongly scented white flowers in summer. Vigorous and wide spreading early on, becoming rounded and compact with age. Attractive glossy green leaves show excellent fall color in shades of burgundy-red and yellow. Good mildew resistence. 10' high at maturity but easily kept smaller with occasional pruning. Diciduous. Zone 4. Selected as a "Proven Performer" by the MA chapter of the Am. Rhododendron Society.
‘Weston’s ‘Lemon Drop’ (Azalea) New A viscosum hybrid with the very desirable attributes of rock-solid hardiness and a late season bloom period that makes it possible to have Azaleas blooming into July. Flowers are preceded by orange buds that open yellow with a mild lemon scent, 9 flowers per cluster. Flowers hold up well in sun. Vigorous, upright-growing, after many years possibly reaching 12' though can easily be kept lower with occasional pruning. Zone 3.
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x ‘Blue Baron’ Striking blue flowers adorn this selection in early May nearly obscuring its small, elongated, shiny evergreen leaves. Its compact, mounded landscape form is easy to work with and looks good year round, even in winter as its foliage takes on a decidedly reddish-bronze hue. Grows 2ft. high in 10yrs, adding one to two ft. at maturity for an overall size of 3-4ft. tall by 3-4ft. wide. Protect from winter wind. Zone 6.
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x ‘Ken Janek’ One of the most admired of the yakusimanum hybds. with large clusters of light pink flowets that are edged in pink. Blooms mid-May. Habit is low and spreading, 2-3’ tall by 3-4’ wide. Yakusimanum rhods. adapt to sun or part shade but are noted for their ability to tolerant sun. Its small, neat habit recommend it for use at the front of mixed shrub borders, as focal points in perennial borders and for planting in groups for high visual impact without a lot of maintenance. The leaves of ‘Ken Janek’ have showy indumentum on their under surface and they remain attractive after tbe flowers fade. Zone 5.
x ‘Mist Maiden’ A yakusimanm x smirnowii hybd.,(broadleafed, evergreen), that blooms in mid May with flowers beginning as large dark pink buds that open pink and slowly transition to pure white. Individual flowers are large and when clustered together in huge trusses the effect is spectacular! Foliage is large, leathery and backed brown, fuzzy, indumentum that is soft to the touch. At only 3-4' tall by 3-4' wide fits nicely into the smaller garden and contrasts effectively with needled conifers, heather and its smaller size makes it a good choice to tuck in amongst perennials. We use our yak hybds. in full sun and average, well drained soil. Zone 5.
x ‘Pojohla’s Daughter’ New From the University of Helsinki, Finland comes this super-hardy Rhododendron that's one of a series of new, rugged broadleaf Rhododendrons that are hardy to Zone 4,- without sacrificing beautiful blooms. Dense and spreading with large, almost tropical looking foliage that provides the perfect backdrop for the big flower trusses that open lavender and then quickly change to pure white. Low growing to 3-4' and spreading 4-5'. In locations where Rhododendron hardiness is a concern, this cultivar warrants serious consideration. Zone 4.
x ‘Purple Gem’ New Dense,dwarf habit plus good hardiness and, best of all, an abundance of purple/blue flowers in early to mid May all come together to make for an outstanding plant. Habit is low and wide, 2' high by 4' wide, with a dense canopy of small, fine textured leaves that are blue/green during summer turning bronze in winter. Its small size make it an excellent choice for foundation plantings, for the front of mixed shrub borders and for use in mixed perennial plantings. Likes organic, acidic, moist but well drained soil and does well in full sun. Zone 5.
x ‘Skookum’ New Dense and very compact growing with deep green, leathery foliage. Begins blooming as a young plant with big, rounded trusses of striking, bright red flowers that blanket the plant, virtually obscuring the foliage. Small and tidy, only 3-4' high and wide, but with an extravagant mid-May bloom that will disperse any lingering winter doldrums. Best in part shade with acid, organic soil that's moist but well drained. Zone 5.
Rhus typhina ‘Tiger Eyes’ Beautiful, long, compound, exotic looking leaves emerge bronze-yellow in spring and become yellow to yellow-green in summer. Leaves hold their color well even under hot, droughty conditions. Grows to anywhere from 5-10’ tall at maturity and thrives in the worst soil imaginable, dry, sandy, infertile. Plants will sucker but not nearly as vigorously as the green-leafed form. Always gets a second look from nursery visitors Zone 4.
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