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TAMARIX
- TAMARISK 71484 Tamarix ramosissima
‘Pink Cascade’ — (-50°F, USDA Zones 2-8) A vigorous and open growing variety
with deep pink flowers. The long, drooping flower clusters appear in spring and
persist through summer. During the growing season, the slender, upright branches
wear tiny gray-green needlelike leaves, similar to the scalelike foliage of
Junipers. In the fall, the foliage drops to expose coarse textured yellowish
brown bark--really artistic! 1-2' $29.95
TEUCRIUM
— GERMANDER
71194 Teucrium chamaedrys
— (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) This low growing evergreen or deciduous subshrub of
only 1-2’ tall and wide. Has toothed, dark green, glossy leaves and in summer
bears loose, terminal racemes of pale pink to deep purple flowers. Cut back to
maintain the compact habit. Excellent as a low hedge.
6-12" $10.95, 1-2' $14.95
TILIA
- LINDEN
Tilia cordata
— (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) Dark, glossy,
heart-shaped leaves clothe these medium sized, round topped trees. Sweetly
scented ivory flowers are produced in summer. Pollution tolerant and pH
adaptable once established. Prefers full sun and moist but well drained fertile
soils.
73221 Tilia cordata
‘Lico’ — This dwarf linden is a very compact grower with diminutive
leaves and flowers. Leaves are less than 2" long. Ideal for the small
garden, often has the appearance of a lollipop, no taller than 15'.
2-3' $24.95, 3-4' $29.95
THYMUS
- THYME — See Perennial section.
TRACHYCARPUS
- PALM
71079 Trachycarpus fortunei
— (10°F, USDA Zones 8-10) Forming near circles measuring about 3' across and on
stalks as long, this palm attains a height of 12-30' depending on cultivation.
It is undemanding, but with water and feeding will exhibit moderately fast
growth. The thick, dark trunk has a coarse, hairy texture. In May or June, long,
dense clusters of small yellow flowers appear. Grows well as an indoor plant in
cold areas, as it adapts well to container cultivation.
1-2' $16.95
ULMUS
- ELM
70409 Ulmus x
elegantissima ‘Jacqueline Hillier’ — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-7) Syn.
Ulmus elegantissima ‘Jacqueline Hillier’. This slow growing, rounded shrub
reaches to 8' in height and width. The small, crinkled, light green foliage
lasts until early winter. 2-3' $32.95
73278 Ulmus x hollandica
‘Dampieri Aurea’ - Golden Elm — Syn. ‘Wredei’ (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-7)
Its narrow upright habit gives this cultivar a broad range of uses in the
landscape design. It is slower growing than the green variety. The leaves are
brushed with yellow giving it a nice, warm glow.
3-4' $34.95
Ulmus parviflora
— This fine elm is great for bonsai. Yes, you can use it
as a tree, but it excels as a small container plant, and we usually use these
plants for that purpose.
70283 Ulmus parviflora
‘Seiju’— Fantastic, stiff, gnarled foliage! Small and slow growing dwarf
for the rock garden or an intimate patio of rare plants. Also a perfect
specimen for a container. Underplant with the small species of daffodils and
Iris and put it in a sunny spot. 2-3'
$35.95
70301 Ulmus parviflora
‘Yatsabusa’ — Very tiny leaves, about ¼" in size when they first
appear. This variety has multiple stems and would make a very nice bonsai
specimen. The leaves are serrated on the edges, making it look almost
fernlike. 2-3' $29.95
UMBELLULARIA
70600 Umbellularia californica
- California Laurel — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-9) Native to the Oregon and
California coast, this evergreen tree has shiny, deep green leaves, fragrant
when crushed, reminiscent of a smaller rhododendron leaf. Used as a specimen
tree, it makes a very attractive focal point in the garden with its excellent
foliage and very symmetrical, rounded crown, often multitrunked up to 60' in
height. It requires an acid soil with an ample amount of humus material mixed
in. Once established, it grows easily. Not too easy to transplant, so we furnish
trees which were grown in containers. This is the tree which produces the famous
myrtle wood used for woodworking. 1-2' $16.95,
2-3' $19.95
VACCINIUM
— See additional listings in Fruiting Section.
70743 Vaccinium erythrinum
— A great species of Vaccinium. Boxwood like leaves closely cloak the
stems on this compact growing plant. New growth is lime-green becoming dark
green. Delicate white flowers are followed by black fruits.
1-2' $12.95
71448 Vaccinium moupinense
— (20°F, USDA Zones 9-10) This dwarf evergreen shrub, 2' x 3', has a dense
growth habit with narrow leathery leaves. The mahogany red, urn shaped flowers
appear on similarly colored stalks in racemes during May and June. The berries
are purplish black. In winter, the plant has exceptional, showy shiny foliage in
varying shades of red, orange, purple, and maroon. Few plants can match its
winter appearance. 6-12" $11.95
VIBURNUM
— One of the largest and most versatile groups of plants with great ornamental
value for the garden. Most viburnums grow best with moderately fertile, well
drained soils in full sun to partial shade. In general, pH adaptable but prefer
acidic soils. They like good drainage
Viburnum
x bodnantense —
(0°F, USDA Zones 7-8)
70602 Viburnum x
bodnantense ‘Dawn’ — This is an upright, deciduous shrub to 10'.
Heavily scented and flowers in the dead of winter, December to February.
Leaves are ovate to oblong, toothed and dark green to 4". Flowers are rich
rose-red to light pink tubular and are borne in dense, terminal clusters to
3". Flowers on bare branches. Very beautiful. Produces a few blue-black
purple fruit. 2-3' $26.95
71847 Viburnum x
burkwoodii — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) Upright, open semievergreen shrub
with ovate, slightly toothed, glossy dark green leaves to 4". Tubular fragrant
white flowers appear in April followed by red fruit that changes to black in
July and August. Plant in fertile, moist but well drained soil in full sun or
partial shade. 2-3' $19.95
73302 Viburnum x
burkwoodii ‘Chenaultii’— (-20°F, USDA Zones 4-9) Green leaved
in summer and fall, winter foliage is golden brown, semievergreen. Later
flowering than the parent, it produces numerous rounded clusters of white to
blush pink florets. 2-3' $24.95
70531 Viburnum x
carlcephalum — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) A splendid, 10'
deciduous shrub with broad heart shaped dark green leaves to 5". Fragrant
large, white flowers in domed, terminal corymbs to 6" across. Flowers appear
in May. Fall color is a vivid red. Plant in fertile soil in moist but well
drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 1-2' $19.95
70079 Viburnum
cinnamomifolium — (10°F, USDA Zones 8-9) Has a rounded, open habit,
evergreen sometimes a small tree. Leaves are elliptic, sparsely toothed dark
green with a paler beneath. This evergreen shrub will need a shady location
in hot summer areas. In early summer, tiny tubular white flowers are in
loose, terminal cymes to 7" across, faintly scented and followed by glossy
blue-black fruit. Mature growth to 15' in height and width. Plant in
fertile, moist, well drained soil in partial shade. 3-4' $34.95
70375
Viburnum davidii
—
(10°F, USDA Zones 8-9) This is a dome- shaped, compact evergreen to 3-5'.
Leaves are dark green almost dark bluish green, 6" in length. In late
spring, tiny, tubular white flowers are borne in flattened terminal cymes to
3" across. Metallic-blue fruit in summer.
1-2' $16.95
Viburnum dentatum
- Southern Arrow Wood Viburnum -
(-40°F, USDA Zones 3-8) This eastern North American native
is thought to have been used by native Indians for making arrows according to
Hillier. It has an upright habit with arching branches and rounded, coarsely
toothed leaves to 4½''. More important today is its use in the garden where
butterflies will enjoy the flat, white flowers of May and June and the birds
will enjoy the blue-black berries ripening in late summer. The fall colors vary
from lovely yellow-oranges to reds. Flourishes with hard pruning but it’s not
necessary.
71409 Viburnum dentatum
‘Autumn Jazz’ — Selected for its vivid shades of yellow, orange and red
in fall. 4-5' $39.95
73340 Viburnum dentatum
‘Cardinal’ — Foliage is dark green showing off white flowers followed by
blue berries. Fall foliage is the vibrant viburnum red we all know and love,
creating a fantastic contrast to the lingering berries. Grows to 10'.
4-5' $39.95
71989 Viburnum dentatum
Chicago Lustre™ — Glossy, dark green foliage, red-purple in fall.
Rounded shrub, 10' by 10'. 3-4' $32.95, 4-5'
$39.95
73341
Viburnum dentatum
Northern Burgundy®
— Syn. ‘Morton’. This is a larger growing viburnum,
to 12-15' at maturity. Fall color of the foliage is burgundy red
which sets off the copious amounts of blue berries magnificently.
1-2' $14.95, 4-5' $39.95
Viburnum dilatatum
— (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) This little used shrub grows
8-10' with nearly equal spread. Upright growth habit with dark green, lustrous
leaves changing to an inconsistent russet-red in fall. White flowers appear May
to early June, followed by cherry red fruit from September to October.
70153
Viburnum
dilatatum ‘Cardinal Candy’ PPAF
— This variety has
white flowers appearing in late spring followed by fruit that turns a
brilliant red in the fall. 6-12" $11.95
Viburnum lantana
- Wayfaring Tree
— (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) This deciduous shrub with broad toothed, dark green
leaves to 5" bears an abundance of tiny tubular white flowers in domed cymes to
4". Its upright, vigorous to 15'. The flowers give way to oblong red fruit
maturing to black. Autumn color is a vivid red. Grows in drier areas than other
viburnum.
72409 Viburnum lantana
‘Aureum’ — Beautiful yellow new growth matures to apple green in summer.
Especially attractive when the small white flowers dance across the top.
3-4' $29.95
70313 Viburnum lantana
‘Mohican’ — A very thick, compact bush with dense dark green foliage.
Creamy white flowers are abundantly produced on this shrub reaching 4' to 6'
over time. Orange-red fruit ripen early, eventually maturing to black.
3-4' $34.95
71541 Viburnum lantana
‘Variegatum’ — Has broad yellow variegated leaves to 4". This upright
growing shrub will be 15' in height 12' in width. The white flowers bloom in
mid spring and are followed by the dark purple to black fruit.
3-4' $34.95
Viburnum nudum
— (0°F, USDA Zones 7-9) Creamy white 5'' flower clusters bloom in early summer
on a 12 x 6' deciduous shrub. Has very glossy and dark green leaves. A
pollinator is needed for best fruiting. Viburnum lentago works well.
Fruit matures to a black-blue and looks stunning with the autumn display of
red-purple foliage. Will not tolerate alkaline conditions.
73822 Viburnum nudum
Brandywine™ — Syn. ‘Bulk.’ Noted plantsman Mark Bulk has found an
even more terrific berry display than V. nudum ‘Winterthur.’ As
lovely as the pink, blue, and black berry clusters of that variety are,
‘Brandywine’ has more berries and the fruit starts out green then moves to
pink, blue and black. In Fall the maroon foliage sets off the color of these
clusters very well. 2-3' $19.95
70865 Viburnum nudum ‘Winterthur’
— This wonderful compact form will fruit without a pollinator were told but not
as heavily as it would with a pollinator. Pink fruit appear in the fall and look
fabulous backed by the glossy foliage. The fruit later turn blue and then black
against the nice red fall color. This gorgeous 6-8' viburnum comes from the
Winterthur Museum and looks glamorous in the landscape with or without its
colorful fruit. 2-3' $29.95
71485
Viburnum opulus
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European Cranberry Bush — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-8) A vigorous deciduous shrub
with trilobed maple-like leaves. Dark green in summer changing to hues of
yellow, red and purple in fall. An upright deciduous viburnum with spreading
branches to 8-12' with even greater width. Small, white fertile flowers cluster
in the center surrounded by a rim of larger, creamy white sterile flowers
creating a lacecap. The flowers give way to red fruit which persist through the
winter. This is a beautiful viburnum for the landscape with orange fruit
persisting into winter. A postcard scene when the ground is covered with snow.
3-4' $24.95
70417
Viburnum opulus
‘Aureum’ — This shrub requires some shade to best show off the newly
emerging yellow foliage and to give the foliage protection from hot
afternoon sun. The white lacecap flowers are very elegant above the soft
yellow-green leaves of summer. Slower growing than the species but will
reach 12'. White flowers are followed by orange to scarlet berries.
3-4' $34.95
71081
Viburnum opulus
‘Compactum’ — Use this cultivar where you desire the excellence of V.
opulus, but have limited space. Of dense habit, ‘Compactum’ grows slowly
to a height and spread of 4-6'. White flowers are followed by large
yellow-orange to orange-red fruit. Superb red coloration in the fall. I have
to tell you, the varied thrushes just loved these berries when we had one of
our unusual snows lasting for a few days this winter.
2-3' $19.95
70646
Viburnum opulus
‘Roseum’ European Snowball — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) Syn. V. opulus
Sterile. This is the well known Snowball Viburnum, producing round clusters
of creamy white flowers to 3" every May. This viburnum will get 12' and
furrowed, dark green leaves turn to deep purple-red in autumn. This cultivar
grows to 8-10' in height and 9-12' in width.
3-4' $24.95
Viburnum plicatum
var. tomentosum - Doublefile Viburnum
— (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) This is a horizontal branching, deciduous shrub.
Leaves are oblong, dark green to 4" long and slightly toothed. It produces
double rows of lacecap blooms to 4" across, in mid spring. A magnificent
flower and shrub that will reach 10' x 12'. Excellent burgundy to red fall
colors. Bright red fruit ripening to black are produced in July and August.
The birds will love you for adding these to your garden.
73956 Viburnum plicatum
var. tomentosum ‘Mary Milton’ — This is a unique
pink-blooming doublefile viburnum. The large snowball shaped flower
heads start out dark pink and slowly fade to white as they mature. ‘Mary
Milton’ grows in an upright manner to about 8' tall. As an added bonus,
young leaves start out with a red tint to them and fall colors are the
same beautiful burgundies for which the species is known.
3-6" $5.95
71430 Viburnum plicatum
var. tomentosum ‘Pink Sensation’ — Leaves in spring and early
summer have a bronzy-pink flush, and both leaf and flower petiole are
shades of rose. These pink tones are further enhanced by the pearly
white flowers tinted pink on the edges. Place in partial shade where
summers are hot. 6-12" $12.95
71849 Viburnum plicatum
var. tomentosum ‘Popcorn’ — This grows to be 8' tall and 6'
wide and is very hardy, to -23oF. Flowers are small white ‘snowballs’
and are followed by red fruit. 3-4'
$29.95
72251 Viburnum plicatum
var. tomentosum ‘St. Keverne’ — A superb, large flowered form
with wonderful umbrella-shaped, white inflorescences. Seldom produces
fruit. 3-4' $29.95
70172 Viburnum propinquum
— (10°F, USDA Zones 8-9) This is a compact, evergreen shrub, growing to 10’ tall
and 6’ wide. The leaves are dark green, sparsely toothed and the tiny, tubular
flowers are greenish white, appearing in late spring followed by blue-black
fruit. 3-4' $29.95
71203 Viburnum rhytidophyllum
— (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-7) Semievergreen shrub with spreading arching branches
covered in oblong 8" dark green leaves. Each leaf, 4-10" long, rough in texture
and fuzzy gray on the underside. Creamy white, small tubular flowers appear in
late spring. The flowers are borne in terminal, flattened cymes to 4" or more
across. Oval red fruit follows that changes to black and attracts the birds.
This is a shrub that will reach 10' x 10' or more. Strongly multistemmed and
upright. 5-6' $55.95
71709 Viburnum sargentii
— (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-7) Bushy in habit, deciduous shrub, 15' x 15'. Maple type
leaves, toothed, emerging bronzy-purple, turning green in the summer and vibrant
yellow to reddish tones in the fall. Flowers are white lacecap like on 2"
stalks. These flowers give way to noticeably small bright red berries.
4-5' $44.95
Viburnum tinus
- Laurustinus — (10°F, USDA Zones 8-10) This is
an excellent upright rounded evergreen shrub up to 10' tall that is tolerant of
shade and salt spray. Simple ovate to oblong 2-4" dark shiny green leaves with a
pale green beneath. From deep pink buds, emerges white flowers in flattened,
terminal cymes to 4". Metallic blue fruits follow.
71046 Viburnum tinus
‘Bewley’s Variegated’ — This is a beautiful variegated, evergreen shrub!
Variegation is a creamy yellow around the edges of deep green leaves. Pink
buds open to white flowers that are then followed by electric blue fruits.
1-2' $14.95
71205 Viburnum tinus
‘Spring Bouquet’ — Syn. ‘Compactum’. Guess what, this is a compact plant
with dark red flower buds that open to white on a 5' shrub.
2-3' $25.95
WEIGELA
Weigela florida
— (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-9) This is a spreading deciduous shrub with arching
branches in a dense round habit. Perfect, funnel shaped 1" flowers appear in May
and June. Flowers range from deep reds to whites and appear on the previous
season’s wood. Compact varieties range from 3-4' but generally this species will
grow to 8'. There is much confusion surrounding the listed cultivars of weigela,
and it is quite difficult to determine their origins, so the listed cultivars
may not be true progeny of W. florida, but the description of the species
is accurate for the listed cultivars.
71333 Weigela florida
‘Abel Carriere’ — Bell-shaped, bright rose flowers with gold flecked
throats emerge from purplish red buds. 4-5'
$39.95
71334 Weigela florida
‘Boskoop Glory’— Large, trumpet shaped salmon pink flowers covers
this Weigela. 3-4' $29.95
73886 Weigela florida
‘Carnaval’— This new French triploid hybrid is red, white and pink
flowers all on the same plant!! What more could one want? You want larger
blooms? Well, you’ve got them! ‘Carnaval’s blooms are larger than most
Weigelias and start in spring and repeat through the summer. Its 3-4’ height
and width are just about right for most gardens.
3-4' $29.95
72115 Weigela florida
‘Dark Horse’ PPAF — Clusters of magenta-pink flowers stand out
against the dark foliage which is tinted with deep purple-bronze. This is a
low growing weigela, to about 3' tall and wide. Can take partial shade.
1-2' $19.95
73344 Weigela florida
French Lace™— One of the few variegated weigela, this variety
has a light chartreuse edge around dark green leaves. The flowers are a
luscious ruby red. Good fall colors in oranges and reds.
3-4' $29.95
72282 Weigela florida
‘Midnight Wine’ — Low mounding, dwarf version of ‘Wine & Roses’ with
its dark purple foliage and pink flowers, growing to 12" tall and wide!
6-12" $16.95
72116 Weigela florida
‘Pink Poppet’ — This is one of the new compact varieties of weigela
that will be a wonderful addition to the spring and summer gardens
since it reliably covers itself in shell pink flowers during both seasons.
Slow growing to about 2' high and wide. 1-2'
$24.95
70893 Weigela florida
‘Red Prince’ — Deep, coral red flowers which do not fade are produced
first in midsummer and again in late summer. Grows to 6' tall.
2-3' $19.95
73343 Weigela florida
‘Tango’ — This variety has deep mauve flowers that contrast
wonderfully with its deeply colored plum foliage. Compact habit on this
variety ensures that with minimal care it will still look great.
2-3' $24.95
71486 Weigela florida
‘Victoria’ — Purple foliage covers the plant in anticipation of dusty
pink to red shaded tubular flowers. 3-4'
$29.95
70620 Weigela florida
Wine &
Roses®
— Superior to other purple leaved weigelas, this
cultivar sports glossy, rich, dark burgundy foliage. Flowers are an intense
rose-red. This one will grow to 4-5' in height.
1-2' $19.95
YUCCA
71083 Yucca filamentosa -
Adam’s Needle Yucca — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-10). These tough evergreen plants
withstand hot sun, dry locations and keep on going! Plant these in those areas
just beyond the reach of the sprinklers, or in that strip on the other side of
the driveway away from all the water lines. river rock as a ground cover,
creates a natural look that is tidy and maintenance free. This species has
narrow, spiky green leaves up to 3' long and, in summer, bears large clusters of
creamy white flowers on tall woody spikes. 1-2'
$14.95
71350 Yucca filamentosa
‘Brite Edge’ — Similar to the species. Leaves have narrow yellow margins
and green centers. 6-12" $14.95
ZELKOVA
70947 Zelkova serrata -
Japanese Zelkova — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9). A beautiful tree to 50',
possibly more in ideal conditions, with slightly less spread. Bark is an
attractive red-brown in youth, turning to gray-brown, often exfoliating with a
character similar to the Chinese Elm. A small flower arrives in April with the
leaves, and has a variable leaf color in the fall ranging from yellow to deep
red. established it is very wind and drought tolerant, and somewhat tolerant of
pollution. 4-5' $49.95, 6-7' $69.95
71583 Zelkova serrata
‘Goshiki’ —This variety will be a show stopper as it grows! The leaves
mature with random splashes and speckles of rich cream adorning the boughs
all summer and enhancing fall coloration. Truly unique!
1-2' $24.95
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