Yearly Archives: 2014

[gallery ids="3208,3588"] Dwarf form of a trouble-free native shrub. July to August blooms are fragrant and long-lasting. The shiny dark green foliage turns yellow to gold in the fall. Does well in shade or wet soils. It has performed well in many locations. Use in a shrub border, a naturalized area, or in wet areas such...

[gallery ids="3207,3206"] This forms a broad, rounded tree with bright green foliage. The fragrant white flowers are held on 12" long pendulous panicles in spring. The fall color is golden yellow. The wood contains a yellow dye which distinctively colors the heartwood and gives rise to the common name of yellowwood. It needs full sun and...

[gallery ids="6797,3205,3203"] A slow growing large shrub or small tree with a spreading, open habit. The white, mid-spring flowers are lightly fragrant and are borne on 8" long fine-textured, drooping panicles. Dark blue clusters of small fruit are produced from female blossoms. The fall color is yellow. It is native to the eastern U.S. It needs...

[gallery ids="3173"] This will form a compact, pyramidal shrub with soft blue-green foliage that turns a bronze-plum in winter. The texture is quite fluffy in appearance, and will take well to light shearing. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil. It will grow best in full sun. Useful in foundation plantings or as a hedge....