Yearly Archives: 2014

[gallery ids="3408,3407,11023"] A rounded, upright tree that is fast growing and seedless. The structure is open, not too twiggy. The thick, dark green pinnate leaves turn reddish-purple, with some golden tones later, in the fall. Grows best in full sun in a moist, well-drained soil. It is frequently used as a shade or street tree....

[gallery ids="3621,3620"] Vigorous, upright shrub has fragrant white "bottle brush" type flowers in early spring. Fall color is a spectacular blend of red, orange, and yellow. Prefers full sun to part shade in average, well-drained soil. Discovered by Michael Dirr at the Mt. Airy Arboretum....

[gallery ids="9653"] A small suckering shrub with thick dark green leaves that turn brilliant yellow, orange and red in the fall. The fragrant spring flowers are white, held in upright spikes, appearing before the foliage. Plant in full sun to part shade, in average, well-drained soil. It is useful for shrub borders, foundations, and in open...

[gallery ids="3619,10494"] A large shrub with arching branches The golden yellow flowers appear before the foliage in early spring. Easily grown in most conditions, preferring full sun to light shade. If needed, prune after flowering to control size and form....