About: Jodi

[gallery ids="2818,2817"] A pyramidal tree that becomes oval with age. Has striking curly, exfoliating bark, exposing white to salmon-white on young trees, darkening to salmon-brown as the tree ages. It is highly resistant to birch borer. It grows best in full sun and is tolerant of most soils, including heavy clay. The fall color is yellow....

[gallery ids="2773,2777,6703"] A dense, mounded shrub with lustrous dark green foliage. Leaves turn brilliant bronze in the fall. The mid-spring flowers are bright yellow. It has long, sharp thorns, making it a good barrier plant or low hedge. It prefers sun to partial shade, and will grow in a range of soil types....

[gallery ids="2771"] A low growing, dense, compact shrub with bright golden foliage that does not burn in full sun. It produces small, glossy red berries in fall. It develops deep red tints in the fall. It does well in most soils and is drought tolerant once established. It is a great addition to the shrub border,...

[gallery ids="2772"] An upright, columnar shrub with twiggy, spiny branches. The new, deep red leaves are mottled with creamy white variegation. The foliage matures to burgundy purple, and contrasts with the new growth for a two-toned effect. It prefers full sun and adapts to most soils, as long as they are well-drained. It can be used...