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Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Goshiki’

[gallery ids="4108,4109,6031"] A dense rounded shrub with spiny, glossy dark green leaves that are speckled with gold and cream. The new growth is pink to bronze tinged. 'Goshiki' is Japanese for 'five colors' or 'variegated colors' which aptly describes this plant. Makes an excellent screen or barrier planting. Plant in full sun to part shade in...
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Nyssa sylvatica ‘Select’

[gallery ids="4107"] The lustrous dark green foliage turns brilliant yellow, orange and scarlet in the fall. It is adaptable to urban conditions. It was selected for uniform shape and excellent fall color in our nursery. Plant in full sun in a moist, well-drained, acidic soil....
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Nandina domestica ‘Firepower’

[gallery ids="7582"] A compact, mounding shrub with bright lime-green foliage that becomes glowing red in the winter. Prefers full sun, with normal moisture. Useful in groups, as an edging or in containers....
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Miscanthus sinensis ‘Strictus’

[gallery ids="4019,7177,7176"] A stiffly upright grass with wide green leaves that have horizontal yellow stripes. The copper flowers appear in September. It forms clumps which can be divided in spring before new growth appears. It is easily grown in full sun to part shade in an average, well-drained soil. Cut the old foliage to the ground...
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