About: Jodi

[gallery ids="8433,4582,4583"] A fast growing rounded tree with twisted branches and leaves. The older branches are gold, young stems are scarlet. A form of corkscrew willow, the branches may be used in floral arrangements. It does best in full sun and adapts to many soils. Prune as needed to promote the desired form. Grown both as...

[gallery ids="4581"] A dense, rounded shrub with slim, purple stems and very narrow, blue-green foliage. This is a good plant for wet areas. Catkins form on the bare branches in early spring. It may be used as a hedge if pruned. It does well in full sun to part shade, poor soils, and is somewhat drought...

A rounded, spreading tree that is adapted to a wide range of soils, including moist or sites with poor drainage. It maintains a nice form with minimal pruning. It tolerates drought once established. The fall color is yellow. Also called 'Globe Navajo Willow'. The original plant was brought back from China in the mid 1800's...

[gallery ids="4578,4577,4579"] A gracefully arching shrub. The slender leaves emerge as glossy bright pink, then mature into a white, green and pink variegation. Regular pruning encourages the best color. Stems are red in the winter. Prefers moist soils, and full sun, with some protection from the hottest summer days. It is grown both as a shrub...