Plant List

Abelia x grandiflora ‘Kaleidoscope’* PP#16988  A fantastic new cultivar, the leaves are variegated and emerge bright yellow with a light green center in the spring, then gradually change to a golden yellow with a green center in the summer.  Fall foliage is a combination of golden yellow, bright orange, and fiery red.  New stem growth is bright red.  Habit is low, mounded and compact, ultimately reaching 3 feet tall by 3' wide.  Excellent plant for containers, foundation plants, and mass plantings.  4-season interest.   3 Gal. (18-21" spread)  30.00

Abelia x 'Little Richard'  This compact grower (3' x 3') does well in a variety of soils and weather conditions.  Dark glossy green foliage and white flowers that appear spring through fall are attributes of this versatile shrub.   3 Gal.  15.00

Abelia x ‘Mardi Gras’ PP#15203*  A new variegated selection introduced by Hawksridge Farms.  Dark green leaves with a creamy white edge that turns reddish in fall.  Pink flowers appear all summer until frost on this semi-compact (3' x 4') shrub.   3 Gal. (18-21" spread)  30.00

Abelia x ‘Rose Creek’  Selected by Mike Dirr for its low-mounding growth habit, crimson stem color, fragrant white flowers, and long bloom period (May until frost). The plant will grow 2 to 3' tall by 3 to 4' wide, making it an excellent foundation or container plant.  Drought tolerant, deer resistant, and attractive to butterflies and bees.  What more can you ask for!   3 Gal. (18-21" spread)  15.00

Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberlocke'  Slow-growing (3-6" a year) conifer with beautiful needles that curl back on themselves, showing the silver undersides.  Makes a beautiful upright silver tree, 15' tall x 5' wide.  3 Gal.  50.00

Abies nordmanniana 'Tortifolia'  Tree with strongly twisted branches, producing streaks of silver through the dark green foliage.  Pyramidal shape with a central leader.  3 Gal.  50.00

Acer buergeranum  Trident Maple  A very handsome small tree (25-35’) with four season interest.  7 Gal.  50.00

Acer japonicum 'Acontifolium'  Large, green dissected leaves in summer; long-lasting orange-red fall color.  7 Gal.  100.00

Acer japonicum 'Green Cascade'  Plant has a more broad-spreading structure and more deeply dissected leaves than 'Acontifolium', but with the same outstanding fall color.  8-10' at maturity.  7 Gal.  100.00 

 Acer palmatum ‘Beni Kawa’  Coral Bark Japanese Maple  Bright coral bark in winter.  Light green leaves turn to golden yellow in autumn.  10' in 10 years.  7 Gal.  100.00   Avail. 2009

Acer palmatum  ‘Bloodgood’   This tried and true cultivar has been in the trade for years.  Large dark red leaves hold their color in summer and are hardier than most palmatums.  Brilliant red fall color.  Will reach 25' tall.  7 Gal.  100.00       15 Gal.  150.00      

Acer palmatum ‘Butterfly’  Slow-growing.  Gray-green leaves with the margin beginning pink to white, then red in the fall.  7 Gal.  100.00

Acer palmatum 'Everred'  7 Gal.  100.00

Acer palmatum  'Fjelheim'  Coralbark Maple  A new dwarf form of Coralbark maple; excellent orange to red fall color.  7 Gal.  100.00

Acer palmatum ‘Glowing Embers’  One of the few Japanese Maples that thrives in full sun and is drought tolerant.  An award-winning selection from Michael Dirr, this tree has gorgeous fall color, green to purple to yellow to orange.  A single branch may have four different colors at once.  A vigorous grower that will reach 30 feet.  15 Gal.  125.00

Acer palmatum 'Katsura'  Leaves emerge in spring as a pale yellow/orange, then turn to a rich green in summer, then turn again to yellow/orange in fall.  Upright to 15'.  7 Gal.  100.00

Acer palmatum 'Margaret Bee'  One of the best red-leafed varieties, holding its color throughout the summer.  Fall color is scarlet.  Upright, medium tree to 18'.  7 Gal.  100.00

Acer palmatum 'Moonfire'  An outstanding red-leafed maple that hold its color well in the hot summer months.  Upright selection to 15'.  7 Gal.  100.00

Acer palmatum 'Nishiki gawa'  This upright form (to 20') has green palmate leaves and corky, rough bark.  Nice yellow fall color.  7 Gal.  100.00

Acer palmatum 'Okushimo'  A strong, upright, vase-shaped tree ultimately reaching 12-15' tall.  Small, green leaves curl up into little tubes.  The branches are angled upright, giving the tree a narrow profile, therefore making it a good choice for small, challenging spots in the landscape.   7 Gal.  100.00

Acer palmatum ‘Orangeola’  New growth emerges fiery red-orange, then matures to a bronzy green, then turning back to orange red in fall.  3 Gal.  40.00       7 Gal.  100.00

15 Gal.  150.00

Acer palmatum  'Red Dragon'  Weeping laceleaf form with bright red fall color that lasts throughout the hot summer months.  Slower growing than other laceleaf forms.  7 Gal.  100.00

Acer palmatum 'Red Select'  7 Gal.  100.00   

Acer palmatum ‘Seiryu’  Up to 15' tall and 8' wide, this upright tree has a pleasing vase-shaped habit.  Green dissected leaves turn brilliant red in fall.  7 Gal.  100.00

Acer palmatum  'Shaina'  Dwarf that will reach 4-5' in 10 years.  Maroon foliage in summer turns to brilliant red in fall.  Leaves are clumped in masses giving a tufted appearance.  7 Gal.  100.00

Acer palmatum ‘Sherwood Flame’  Strong upright, spreading form; nearly as wide as it is tall.  Red dissectum leaves are more resistant to fading than other types.    7 Gal.  100.00

Acer palmatum  ‘Tamukeyama’   Probably the most heat-tolerant red cut leaf.  Foliage emerges as a deep crimson-red and changes to scarlet in the fall.    7 Gal.  100.00       15 Gal.  150.00

Acer palmatum  'Waterfall'  Bright green leaves in the summer turn to brilliant crimson and gold in the fall.  This is an excellent weeping selection.  7 Gal.  100.00 

 Acer rubrum ‘Sun Valley’  Released by the National Arboretum, this is a cross between ‘Red Sunset’ and ‘Autumn Flame’.  It has deep green foliage with excellent red fall color and a dense rounded form.  7 Gal.  40.00       15 Gal.  75.00 

Acer x freemanii ‘Autumn Blaze’* A fast-growing hybrid between Silver Maple and Red Maple that combines the drought tolerance of Silver Maple with the fall color of Red Maple.  50' tall by 40' wide, this tree will be a wonderful shade tree.  15 Gal.  75.00

Acer truncatum  Shantung Maple   A heat and drought tolerant tree to about 25 – 30’.  Clean glossy green foliage and nice fall color.  7 Gal.  40.00       15 Gal.  75.00

Aesculus parviflora   Bottlebrush Buckeye  Native to the Deep South, the shrub is named for its 12" to 20" long spikes of white flowers that bloom for several weeks between mid-June and early July.  In fall, look for a handsome gold color.  These shrubs make an excellent border planting and even do well in partially shady areas. Plan accordingly as they will spread quickly sending out branches that will root where they touch the ground.  Your plant may eventually be 15 feet wide!   7 Gal.  60.00

Albizia julibrisson  Mimosa  Fast-growing, medium size (20-30') tree with lacy leaves and summer flowers.  7 Gal.  35.00     

Amelanchier x grandiflora ‘Autumn Brilliance’*  Serviceberry  This small tree has white flowers in early spring followed by red berries that are delicious to birds and other wildlife.  Beautiful orange fall color and attractive bark make this tree a true 4-season plant.  This variety is disease-resistant and fast-growing; will reach 20 to 25'.    7 Gal.  40.00

Aucuba

Japanese Aucuba is a handsome broadleaf evergreen shrub that loves shade.  Plant a grouping of these under a canopy of large trees or as a foundation planting on a shady corner of your home.  The leaves are lustrous and leathery, either dark green or variegated (see individual plant listings below).

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'  Large leaves finely speckled with yellow.  3 Gal.  15.00

Aucuba japonica 'Golden King'  Leaves are even more speckled than 'Crotonifolia'.  3 Gal.  15.00

Aucuba japonica ‘Hillieri’  This female variety has long, lustrous, dark green leaves.  3 Gal.  15.00   

Aucuba japonica ‘Limbata’   This cultivar has yellow leaf margins.  3 Gal.  15.00

Aucuba japonica 'Rozannie'  A green leafed selection with showy red fruits in fall.  Will reach 3' in height.   3 Gal.  15.00

Betula nigra 'BNMTF' Dura-Heat  This river birch has smaller, darker leaves than 'Heritage'.  They turn a pretty butter-yellow in autumn.  The creamy white bark is showy and starts to exfoliate on 1 to 2 inch diameter branches.  Reaching 40', this tree will be a beautiful shade tree or use several of them for a nice screen.  15 Gal.  75.00

Betula nigra ‘Shiloh Splash’  PP#16362  This new variegated selection has an attractive leaf with a green center and a cream colored margin.  Protect form hot afternoon sun.  1 Gal.  15.00

Calycanthus floridus 'Michael Lindsey'  Dense, compact form of sweetshrub with deep green leaves and golden yellow fall color.  Dark, reddish brown fragrant flowers appear in late spring.  3 Gal.  20.00 

Calycanthus x ‘Venus’ pp#15925* This new hybrid sweetshrub has fragrant ivory colored, magnolia-like flowers.  3 Gal.  20.00  

Camellia japonica ‘Debutante’  Double light pink flowers in spring.  7 Gal.  50.00

Camellia japonica 'Elizabeth Watson'  Double white flowers in spring.  3 Gal.  20.00

Camellia japonica 'Governor Mouton'  Lustrous dark green leaves; red blooms, sometimes with white splotches.  3 Gal.  20.00

Camellia japonica ‘Kramers Supreme’   Double red flowers in spring.  3 Gal.  20.00

Camellia oleifera 'Lu Shan Snow'  Cinnamon-brown, velvety-textured bark; dark, rich-green foliage.  Pure white flowers appear profusely in autumn.  Cold-hardy and a parent to some of the Ackerman introductions.  3 Gal.  20.00

Camellia sasanqua 'Cleopatra'  Rose pink flowers appear in fall.  Will reach 15'; good for use as a hedge.  3 Gal.  20.00

Camellia sasanqua 'Kanjiro'  Rose pink shades to rose red on edges of petals.  Semi-double blooms in October - December.  3 Gal.  20.00

Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka'  White flowers with ruffled edges appear October to early December.  3 Gal.  20.00

Camellia sasanqua 'Sparkling Burgundy'  Rose-red double blooms appear mid-fall to early winter.  3 Gal.  20.00

Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide'  If you want red flowers in your garden at Christmas, plant this shrub.  Brilliant, fiery red blooms centered with bright yellow stamens appear December through January and is complemented by elegant dark green leaves.  Reaching 8' tall by 6' wide, this evergreen makes a beautiful hedge.  3 Gal.  20.00

Camellia x 'April Tryst'  Red anemone flowers in spring.  3 Gal.  20.00

Camellia x 'Crimson Candles'  Red buds open to single rose-red flowers.  New growth is bronze.  Introduced by Camellia Forest Nursery.   3 Gal.  20.00

Camellia x 'Spring's Promise'  Introduced by Camellia Forest; rose-red flowers in late winter, early spring.   3 Gal.  20.00       7 Gal.  50.00

Ackerman Cold-Hardy Camellias

Released in 1991 by Dr. William Ackerman of the U.S. National Arboretum, these cold-hardy varieties are a cross between C. oleifera (for cold-tolerance) and C. sasanqua or C. vernalis (for flower showiness and other attributes).

Camellia x 'Ashton's Pride'  Small, narrow leaves on slightly weeping branches.  Numerous single, pale pink flowers open up in October-November.  Cold-hardy to -15ºF.  3 Gal.  20.00

Camellia x 'Kuro Delight'  Semi-double maroon flowers and long narrow leaves.  Spring blooming.  Can tolerate temperatures to -15ºF.  3 Gal.  20.00       15 Gal.  100.00

Camellia x ‘Snow Flurry’   White anemone form flowers in fall.  Very floriferous.  7' by 7' in 14 years.   3 Gal.  20.00

Camellia x 'Winter's Interlude'  Vigorous, upright form that also spreads horizontally, making a nice hedge.  Leathery, glossy dark-green leaves and bright pink, anemone type flowers.  Blooms appear November - December.  3 Gal.  20.00

Camellia x 'Winter's Moonlight'  Compact grower with glossy, dark green leaves.  White single / anemone flowers appear December through February.  3 Gal.  20.00       15 Gal.  100.00

Camellia x 'Winter's Rose'  Dwarf and slow-growing (4' after 12 years), making this a great choice for a smaller space in the garden or container.  Shell pink double flowers.  Our plants are covered with buds that should open around November - December.  1 Gal.  12.00       3 Gal.  20.00       15 Gal.  100.00    NICE!

Camellia x 'Winter's Waterlily'  Very dark green leathery leaves on this globular form.  White, frost-resistant flowers appear November - January.  15 Gal.  100.00

Cedrus

Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca’   Atlas Cedar   Blue foliage; open, pyramidal form.  7 Gal.  100.00  

Cedrus deodara   Deodora Cedar  Refined, graceful, soft-textured cedar with soft, bluish-green needles.  The lower branches sweep to the ground, while the upper branches are more evenly spaced.  Less cold-hardy than other cedars.  Will reach 40' in height.  7 Gal. (5')  50.00       15 Gal. (6-7')  80.00  

Cedrus deodara ‘Electra’  Intense powder foliage; stiffly upright with dense horizontal branching.  7 Gal.  100.00

Cedrus deodara 'Glacier Blue'  Slow-growing mounded dwarf plant with icy blue foliage.  5 - 8' tall in 10 years.  3 Gal.  50.00

Cedrus deodora ‘Glauca Pendula’    Glaucous blue needles adorn cascading lateral branches. Will develop a strong central leader when staked when young.  7 Gal.  100.00

Cedrus deodara 'Gold Cone'  Golden, pyramidal habit.  Will be 15' after 10 years.  More narrow than other yellow selections.  3 Gal.  50.00

Cedrus deodara 'Gold Horizon'  Pendulous, golden needles are featured on this broad low-spreading Himalayan Cedar.  3' tall by 5' spread after 10 years.  3 Gal.  50.00

Cedrus deodora 'Gold Mound'  Beautiful, graceful form of Himalayan Cedar.  Dense, broad pyramid in bright yellow.    3 Gal.  50.00       7 Gal.  100.00

Cedrus deodara 'Montrose Veil'  Fine textured silvery-gray foliage and a graceful, weeping habit are features of this slow-growing tree.  6' tall and 5' spread after 8 years.  3 Gal. (3' x 3')  100.00

Cedrus deodara 'Patty Faye'  The branch tips weep gracefully on this conical form.  Needles are blue-green.  3 Gal.  50.00

Cedrus deodara 'Sampson'  New from Cedar Lodge Nursery in New Zealand.  Similar in form to 'Glauca Pendula' in that it has a dominant central leader with weeping branch tips.  However, the needles appear somewhat thicker, giving it a heavier texture.  To 15' at maturity.  7 Gal.  100.00

Celtis sinensis ‘Green Cascade’  Weeping Hackberry   Strongly weeping form of Hackberry with dark green leathery foliage.  Bright yellow autumn foliage.  7 Gal.  75.00

Cephalanthus occidentalis   Buttonbush   Large, deciduous, native shrub with white globose flowers in spring.  3 Gal.  15.00

Cephalotaxus

Cephalotaxus or Plum Yew is gaining popularity in the South for its heat tolerance.  It's also unappetizing to deer.  Superb in groupings and mass plantings and a good substitute for low-growing hollies and junipers.  This shade loving plant can also take partial sun.  See individual descriptions below.  3 Gal.  25.00 each, or buy a quantity of 3 or more for 20.00 each

Cephalotaxus harringtonia ‘Duke Gardens’  A handsome 2 to 3' tall and 3 to 4' wide form that was discovered at Duke Gardens in 1958.  Lustrous deep green foliage, heat tolerant and resistant to deer.   

Cephalotaxus harringtonia ‘Fastigiata’   A rotund, columnar form up to 10’ tall by 6-8’ wide.    

Cephalotaxus harringtonia ‘Fritz Huber’   Similar form to ‘Prostrata’, but tends to branch more at a young age.  Also, reportedly is more tolerant of full sun. 

Cephalotaxus harringtonia ‘Prostrata’  2 to 3' height and width.  Low and mounded with pendulous arching branches that arch up and out.  Can be used as a ground cover.              

Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Amazing Grace'  Our scion wood came from the beautiful 20' tall specimen at the Bernheim Arboretum  Weeping habit with a rounded form to 30'. 15 Gal.  100.00

Cercidiphyllum japonicum ‘Morioka Weeping’   Weeping Katsura   A graceful weeping form of the species.  7 Gal.  75.00       15 Gal.  110.00 

Cercis canadensis   Eastern Redbud  Excellent, small ornamental tree that can reach 25' in height.  Probably the fastest-growing and most tree-like of all redbuds.  Branches are covered in pink flowers that appear in early spring before the emergence of leaves.  7 Gal.  40.00       15 Gal.  70.00 

Cercis canadensis ‘Covey’ Lavender Twist™ PP#10328*   Weeping Redbud  Weeping form with somewhat contorted branches forming an umbrella-shaped crown.   15 Gal.  80.00

 Cercis canadensis 'Hearts of Gold'  The first known golden-foliaged redbud.  New leaves are reddish and turn to gold as they mature.  Tiny clusters of lavender blooms appear in early spring before the emergence of foliage.  15' tall by 18' wide at maturity.  3 Gal.  40.00

Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’  Popular selection with purple foliage.    7 Gal.  50.00

Cercis canadensis var. texensis 'Traveller  Weeping Texas Redbud  Strong weeper with glossy deep-green leaves.  7 Gal.  60.00       15 Gal.  80.00 

Cercis chinensis  Chinese Redbud   Small, upright, multi-stemmed tree to 10’.  7 Gal.  40.00   

Cercis chinensis ‘Avondale’   Heavier flowering than the species.  15 Gal.  80.00   

Cercis chinensis ‘Don Egolf’  This National Arboretum release blooms heavily like ‘Avondale’, but is fruitless.  Slow growing to about 8 – 10’.  7 Gal.  50.00       15 Gal.  75.00

 Cercis chinensis  'Shirobana'  Pure white flowers appear in the spring on this large shrub (ultimately 10-12').  3 Gal.  35.00       7 Gal.  50.00

Cercis yunnanensis 'Celestial Plum'    Shrublike to 10-15', this species is similar to Cercis chinensis.  In spring, deep plum-purple flowers adorn this J.C. Raulston introduction.  3 Gal.  40.00

Chamaecyparis

Chamaecyparis or Falsecypress is a popular genus of conifer with extreme variations in form, color, size, etc.  Most are medium to large growing evergreen trees with foliage in flat sprays.  Most perform best in full sun in rich, well-drained soil.  There are many cultivars to choose from.  They make great hedges, screens, groupings, as well as nice specimen trees.

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Aurea-nana’  Dwarf Gold Hinoki  Dwarf, golden upright shrub that will be 3-4' in 10 years.  Nice yellow foliage when grown in full sun.  3 Gal.  20.00       

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Crippsii’   Gold Hinoki   Upright grower to 15’+.  3 Gal.  20.00       7 Gal.  50.00  

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Crippsii Select’  This yet to be named sport has finer texture and more compact growth than ‘Crippsii’, and an intense gold color.  3 Gal.  20.00       7 Gal.  50.00

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Elmwood Gold'  Nice golden yellow foliage and a globose shape.  4'-8' at maturity.  3 Gal.  20.00

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Kosteri’   Green Hinoki  Deep green foliage that is fan-like and layered.  Slow-growing, 4-6' in 7 years.   3 Gal.  20.00  

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Second Chance’   A slow-growing form with creamy yellow to almost white foliage and a lacy texture.  1 Gal.  10.00

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Tetragona Aurea’   Golden Fernspray   Tight, pyramidal form to 12’.  3 Gal.  20.00      

Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Golden Spangles’  An upright, conical selection of Goldthread Cypress with good golden color in full sun.  6' x 3'  3 Gal.  20.00

Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Lemon Thread’   Gold Mop Falsecypress  Lemon yellow, thread-like foliage on this mounding conifer.  2 - 3' height and spread.  3 Gal.  20.00           

Chamaecyparis thyoides ‘Webb Gold’  A slow growing selection with yellow-gold foliage.  My original 6 year old plant is 6’ tall, and is in full sun with no foliage burn.  1 Gal.  10.00

Chionanthus retusus   A small, deciduous tree to 15' - 25' tall with a wide-spreading habit.  Beautiful, showy,  white flower clusters appear May - June.       7 Gal.  50.00

 Chionanthus virginicus ‘Spring Fleecing’   Old Man’s Beard   I selected this male cultivar in 1990 for its heavy flowering, lustrous dark green leaves, and superior form.  Blooms appear around April 15 – this fleecing is much more enjoyable.  3 Gal.  40.00       7 Gal.  50.00       15 Gal.  80.00

Cornus angustata  Evergreen Chinese Dogwood  Small tree with narrow evergreen leaves.  7 Gal.  40.00

Cornus florida   Dogwood  Our native white flowering dogwood has white flowers in early spring, deep green leaves in summer, and red berries in fall.  A versatile tree with year-round interest.  7 Gal.  35.00    

Cornus x ‘Rutban’  PP#7205  Aurora™   White flowering, disease-resistant hybrid.  Vigorous grower.  7 Gal.  45.00

Cornus kousa ‘Satomi’   A pink flowered form.  15 - 20' tall and wide.  Pink flower bracts appear 2 to 3 weeks after native dogwoods flower.  Purplish-red fall color.  7 Gal.  50.00  

Cornus kousa  'Trinity Star' New leaves are dappled pink, green and white, then mature to a deep green.  Flowers heavily.  Small tree, 12' x 12'.  7 Gal.  50.00 

Cornus kousa ‘Weaver’s Weeping’   Heavy bloom display on strongly weeping branches.  7 Gal.  50.00

Cornus mas ‘Spring Glow’  Corneliancherry Dogwood   Yellow late-winter blooms adorn this nice small tree.  A JCRA introduction.   7 Gal.  40.00       15 Gal.  75.00

Cornus sericea ‘Isanti’   Redtwig Dogwood  Fast-growing, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub with a rounded spreading habit.  4-5' tall.  Showy red stems in winter.  Effective as a mass planting in a natural setting.  3 Gal.  15.00 

Corylus avellana ‘Contorta’  Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick   Ours are on their own roots, so let those suckers grow!  3 Gal.  25.00       7 Gal.  45.00

Cotoneaster dammeri ‘Streibs Findling’   Prostrate form with blue-green leaves.  Nearly evergreen in Raleigh area.  Fruit-set is sporadic, but better than most cultivars in the south.  3 Gal.  15.00

Cotoneaster salicifolius ‘Scarlet Leader’   Willowleaf Cotoneaster   Nice, low-growing selection with glossy, dark green leaves.  3 Gal.  15.00

Cryptomeria

Cryptomeria, or Japanese Cedar, is a splendid evergreen that becomes even more beautiful as it matures.  Graceful and stately, this plant makes an excellent choice for a screen or grouping, as well as a solitary specimen.  In the past few years, it has gained popularity as a replacement for Leyland Cypress.  Easy to grow, drought-tolerant, full sun.  See descriptions of each variety listed below. 

3 Gal.  20.00 or Quantity of 10+ 15.00 per single variety.  7 Gal. 50.00 or Quantity of 5+ 40.00 per single variety.

Cryptomeria japonica ‘Black Dragon’   Semi-dwarf (8-12’), upright, pyramidal evergreen.  Use this when your dwarf Alberta Spruce dies.   3 Gal.  20.00  

Cryptomeria japonica  'Compressa'  This is truly a conifer that won't outgrow it's space.  4 year old container grown plants are only 12 inches tall.  This is the slowest of all Cryptomerias that we grow.  Great for rock gardens or patio containers.   3 Gal.  40.00

Cryptomeria japonica ‘Elegans Nana’   Mounding form, about 4’ x 4’ at maturity.  3 Gal.   20.00                           

Cryptomeria japonica ‘Globosa Nana’   Nice, round form to 5’; stays green all winter.  3 Gal.  20.00   

Cryptomeria japonica ‘Gyokruyu’   Dark-green foliage, mounding form, eventually forms a central leader.  8’ x 6’ at maturity.  3 Gal.  20.00       7 Gal.  50.00

Cryptomeria japonica ‘Lobbii Nana’   A nice slow-growing selection to 6-8’ with dark green foliage and pyramidal form.  3 Gal.  20.00 

Cryptomeria japonica ‘Radicans’  A blue-green form similar to ‘Yoshino’ that doesn’t bronze in winter.  3 Gal.  20.00       7 Gal.  50.00   5+ 40.00       15 Gal. (6-7')  100.00    5+  80.00                             

Cryptomeria japonica ‘Sekkan’   New growth is nearly white, changing to green.  20’+ at maturity.  7 Gal.  50.00  

Cryptomeria japonica ‘Tarheel Blue’   This cultivar is a branch sport of ‘Elegans’.  I named it for its bluish summer foliage.  It turns maroon in winter, is fast-growing, and should reach 30’+.   3 Gal.  20.00      

Cryptomeria japonica ‘Winter Mint’   A large grower (30 - 40') that maintains its green color throughout the winter.  7 Gal.  50.00       15 Gal. (6-7')  100.00      5+ 80.00

x Cupressocyparis leylandii ‘Gold Rider’  Golden foliage does not burn in full sun; slower growing.  7 Gal.  50.00       15 Gal.  100.00

Daphne odora   Winter Daphne   Evergreen shrub with fragrant flowers in Feb.  3 Gal.  25.00 

Daphne odora ‘Aureo-marginata'  Variegated Winter Daphne  Same as Winter Daphne except the leaves have a creamy white outline around the edge.  3 Gal.  25.00

Enkianthus campanulatus 'Red Bells'  Delicate, white, bell-shaped flowers appear in May -June.  3 Gal.  15.00

Euonymus japonicus 'Greenspire'  Upright evergreen; 6-10' tall by 3' wide.  3 Gal.  15.00

Euonymus japonicus microphyllus variegatus  Dwarf, slow-growing (to 2') evergreen shrub.  The small leaves are green with a white margin.  1 Gal.  10.00

xFatshedera lizei ‘Angyo Star’  Leaves have a deep green center surrounded by a creamy margin.     3 Gal.  15.00

x Fatshedera lizei ‘Media Picta’   Good evergreen shrub to brighten a shady spot.  3 Gal.  15.00

Forsythia x ‘Arnold Dwarf’   Dwarf forsythia to 3’ with typical yellow, early spring flowers.  3 Gal.  15.00

Fothergilla gardenii ‘Blue Shadow’ PP#15490  An exciting, new sport of ‘Mt. Airy’ with glaucous blue foliage that intensifies as the plant matures.  1 to 2" long, honey-scented flowers appear in April - May. 1 Gal.  10.00       3 Gal.  20.00   

Fothergilla gardenii ‘Mt. Airy’   Selected by Mike Dirr for its dark foliage color, heavy flowering, and good fall color.  3 Gal.  15.00    Available Fall '09   

Franklinia altamaha  3" white fragrant flowers adorn this small, native, deciduous tree in late summer - often as its red fall color is developing.  Although native, it has been extinct in the wild for over 200 years.  3 Gal.  25.00

Gardenia jasminoides ‘Chuck Hayes’   Beautiful double flowering, cold-hardy selection from Virginia.  3 Gal.  15.00

Gardenia jasminoides ‘Kleim’s Hardy’   Small round leaves and single white fragrant blooms adorn this cold-hardy variety.  3 Gal.  15.00 

Gardenia jasminoides ‘Radicans’  Low, creeping plant with fragrant white flowers and dark green leaves.  Good choice for foundation plantings or underneath windows.   3 Gal.  15.00

Gardenia jasminoides ‘Radicans Variegata’   Creeper with white leaf margins.  3 Gal.  15.00

Ginkgo biloba ‘Autumn Gold’  Male selection with excellent golden yellow fall color.  Symmetrical, broad, conical form to about 50’.  7 Gal.  50.00

Ginkgo biloba ‘Magyar’  Slightly narrower form that ‘Autumn Gold’ makes this an excellent choice for street tree use.   7 Gal.  50.00

Hamamelis

One of the bright spots in the winter garden is the Witchhazel.  Beautiful, slightly fragrant flowers with spidery petals appear in mid to late January in yellow, orange, and even purple.  In addition to this winter show, the Witchhazel also has spectacular fall color: gold to orange to purple to red.  The habit is graceful and upright, with a loosely branching form.  These do best in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil.  Many varieties will reach 12' tall by 10' wide, so plant them in a place where they have room to spread.

Hamamelis cv. 'Amethyst'  Probably either a vernalis or a hybrid of it and named by Don Shadow.  This new cultivar is unique because of its purple flower color.  3 Gal.  40.00 

Hamamelis x intermedia 'Aurora'  Deep yellow flowers with burgundy shading at the base appear in mid-winter.  This largest of all Witch Hazel flowers has a sweet scent.  Ultimate size 10' x 12'.  3 Gal.  35.00

Hamamelis x intermedia 'Gingerbread'  Lightly fragrant, dark orange flowers appear in late winter.  Good fall color.  3 Gal.  35.00

Hamamelis x intermedia  'Primavera'  This vigorous grower has bright yellow, spidery flowers that appear in January.  One of the best selections for fragrance.  3 Gal.  35.00

Hibiscus syriacus ‘Meehanii’   This variegated form has yellow leaf margins to contrast with the light lavender flowers.   1 Gal.  10.00      

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Pia’   A compact form to 2’ tall with pink hortensia-type flowers and dark green foliage.  3 Gal.  15.00

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Tardiva’   This large (8-12’) shrub has showy flower clusters in August which rival the best Oakleaf; tolerates sun and drought.  3 Gal.  15.00  

Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snow Queen’  Four season plant with interesting characteristics all year round.  Green, oak-shaped leaves in spring, heavy white blooms in mid-summer, nice red fall color and pretty exfoliating bark in winter.  3 Gal.  15.00

Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil'  3 Gal.  15.00    

Ilex decidua ‘’Council Fire’   Possumhaw   Upright, oval habit to about 15’.  Persistent orange fruit.  3 Gal.  15.00       7 Gal.  40.00

Ilex vomitoria 'Carolina Ruby'  PP#19266  NEW Selected by Ted Stephens of Nurseries Caroliniana.  This semi-dwarf, irregular shaped shrub was selected for its heavy berry set.  These red berries last all winter and completely encircle the stems and are especially visible because of the irregular, open habit of the plant.  3-4' tall at maturity.   3 Gal.  30.00

Illicium anisatum 'Pink Stars'  Japanese Anise   Large, broadleaf evergreen (6-10') with light pinkish flowers and crimson new growth.  Performs best in partial shade.  7 Gal.  40.00 

Illicium floridanum ‘Halley’s Comet’  Florida Anise   Large (6-10’), aromatic, broadleaf evergreen with red flowers in spring.  Good for moist, shady areas.  3 Gal.  15.00   

Illicium lanceolatum  Chinese Anise   Habit of I. floridanum but with the toughness of I. parviflorum.   3 Gal.  15.00    

Illicium parviflorum ‘Forest Green’  The most rugged Illicium species for landscape performance.  It will tolerate wet or dry soil and shade to full sun.  This selection has darker green leaves and a more compact habit than the species.  3 Gal.  15.00

Illicium x 'Woodland Ruby'   Hybrid Anise   Numerous ruby-pink, starfish-like flowers adorn this fast growing plant.  3 Gal.  15.00       7 Gal.  40.00

Itea virginica ‘Henry’s Garnet’   Virginia Sweetspire   Swarthmore College selection of our native species with maroon fall color and 6” clusters of fragrant white flowers in May.  Tolerates wet soils and shade.   3 Gal.  15.00

Itea virginica 'Merlot'  A more compact form of Sweetspire (3' x 3') with wine-red autumn foliage and fragrant white drooping panicles of flowers in spring.  Useful as a container plant as well as a landscape plant.  3 Gal.  15.00

Juniperus chinensis ‘Torulosa’   Hollywood Juniper  Vivid green branches are slightly twisted, resulting in a Japanese effect; will reach 20 - 30' tall.  Heat and salt tolerant, excellent plant for the Southeast.   7 Gal.  40.00 

Juniperus chinensis ‘Kaizuka’   Blue-green foliage, irregularly splashed with creamy white.  3 Gal.  20.00       7 Gal.  40.00      

Juniperus conferta ‘Silver Mist’   Spreading juniper, 12 – 20” tall x 4’ wide; silver blue foliage.  3 Gal.  20.00

Juniperus procumbuns 'Nana'  Unique in its form, these are great used as specimens in a rock or Japanese garden.  Grafted Standard (3-4')  100.00        

Juniperus virginiana ‘Grey Owl’   Arching, blue-gray foliage, 5’x5’.  3 Gal.  20.00

Leucothoe axillaris ‘Dodd’s Variegated’  Low, arching, evergreen shrub; more heat and sun tolerant, and disease resistant than ‘Rainbow’.  Leaves are mottled with creamy white.  Fragrant white blooms appear in April.  3 Gal.  15.00

Leucothoe axillaris ‘Jenkins’  Evergreen, shade-loving small shrub (3' x 3') with fragrant flowers in April.  3 Gal.  15.00

Ligustrum japonicum ‘Lake Tresca’  A compact, mounding selection with small rounded leaves.  3 Gal.  15.00

Loropetalum chinense 'Chang Nian Hong'   This new compact variety features vivid red blooms and dark burgundy foliage that retains its color throughout the summer.  It was brought into the United States and given the trademarked name of Ever Red™ and/or Ever Red Sunset™.   3 Gal.  25.00

Loropetalum chinense 'Daruma'  The most compact cultivar of Loropetalum that we grow, 3' x 3' at maturity.  Pink, spidery flowers appear April through October.  3 Gal.  15.00

Loropetalum chinense Pizzazz™  Compact with excellent reddish purple foliage and large dark pink flowers.  Will reach 6-8'.  3 Gal.  15.00

Loropetalum chinense ‘Ruby’   Compact, rounded habit; red foliage and flowers.  3 Gal.  15.00   

Loropetalum chinense ‘Zhuzhou Fuschia’   A vigorous, upright red-leaf and flower selection with good cold-hardiness.  15 Gal.  75.00

Magnolia grandiflora ‘Bracken’s Brown Beauty’  One of the most cold-hardy Southern Magnolias.  Densely branched with oblong, shiny leaves that are smaller that the species and have a velvety underside that is a pleasing brown.  Will make a nice specimen plant (to 30' tall) or plant a mass to make a lovely screen or windbreak.    7 Gal.  50.00       15 Gal. (6-7')  80.00

Magnolia grandiflora 'D. D. Blanchard'  Deep green glossy leaves have a velvety, cinnamon-colored underside.  Ultimate height:  25-30'.   7 Gal.  50.00

Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris'  This seedling of 'Little Gem' has green glossy leaves and orange-brown fuzzy undersides.  More upright than 'Little Gem' to 20-30'.  7 Gal.  50.00

Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’   Heavy flowering, small-leaved form; 20-30’.  7 Gal.  50.00        15 Gal. (5-6')  80.00  

Magnolia virginiana ‘Jim Wilson’   Moonglow ®Magnolia   This cold-hardy selection has withstood -33° in central Illinois without damage.  7 Gal. (4-5')  45.00        25 Gal. (8-9')  125.00

Mahonia confusa  'Narihira'  Exceptional, large clusters of buttery yellow flowers appear in early spring.  Leaves are not as spiny as Mahonia bealei.  Nor is it as cold-hardy - has survived in zone 7 without injury.  3 Gal.  20.00   

Metasequoia glyptostroboides   Dawn Redwood   Deciduous conifer from China, somewhat resembling our native Bald Cypress in texture and form.  7 Gal.  40.00       15 Gal.  75.00 

Metasequoia glyptostroboides  'Miss Grace'  Graceful, elegant, weeping form of Dawn Redwood.    7 Gal.  100.00

Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Ogon’  A yellow-foliaged form of the species.  7 Gal.  60.00      

Morus alba ‘Chaparral’  Weeping Mulberry   A non-fruiting, weeping selection.  15 Gal.  75.00

Nandina domestica ‘Gulfstream’  Vigorous grower with intense red foliage.  3 - 3½' high with dense foliage, it makes a good mass planting or foundation plant.  3 Gal.  20.00       7 Gal.  40.00   

Nandina domestica ‘Royal Princess’   Upright grower to 6-8’ with finer textured foliage than the species.  3 Gal.  15.00       7 Gal.  40.00  

Nyssa sylvatica  'Lakeside Weeper'    7 Gal.  60.00

Nyssa sylvatica  'Wildfire'   This cultivar is set apart from others because of its bright red new growth.  Outstanding red fall color, red leaf veins, and red petioles help the tree live up to its name.  3 Gal.  40.00       15 Gal.  100.00

Parrotia persica   Excellent small (20-40’) urban-tolerant tree with four season interest.  7 Gal.  40.00

Picea omorika  'Berliner's Weeper'  Serbian Spruce   An upright, narrow tree with pendulous branches.  Arching green needles have silvery undersides.  Full sun or partial shade - will reach 30'.       3 Gal.  40.00

Picea orientalis 'Atrovirens'  Exceptionally shiny, dark green needles adorn this pyramidal form.  Eventually reaching 60' tall, this plant will be densely branched to the ground. 

3 year graft, 12" tall  40.00

Pieris japonica 'Katsura'  PP#15452  NEW!! Available for the first time in the United States!  New growth is a deep wine red that changes to green as it ages.  Lovely rose-colored blooms cascade over the foliage in early spring, resembling a waterfall.  Will reach 3-4' tall, so it is good for mixed borders as well as containers.      3 Gal.  30.00      

Pinus banksiana  'Uncle Fogey'   This pendulous form of Jack Pine has wildly undulating branches.  Slow-growing (6-12" a year) in full sun.  Drought resistant.  Interesting cones that wrap themselves around the branches like leeches.  10 Qt. (12" tall)  50.00

Pinus cembra  Swiss Stone Pine  Dense, narrow, columnar pyramid that develops into a more broad and open-branched evergreen.  3 year  graft  40.00

Pinus densiflora 'Green Diamond'   3 Gal.  50.00

Pinus densiflora  'Jane Kluis'  Dwarf selection with a convex top that becomes more broad than high.  The needles stick straight out from the branches, giving it a unique appearance.  Great for rock gardens and small spaces.   7 Gal.  100.00  (4 yr. old plants)

Pinus densiflora ‘Oculus Draconis’  Needles with yellow banding make this conifer distinctive.   3 Gal.  50.00

Pinus densiflora  'Pendula'  A graceful weeping form with rich green needles.  It can be used to drape over walls and raised planters.  7 Gal.  100.00

Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid'  Beautiful pyramidal tree with long, silvery-blue twisted needles on dense branches.  Insect and disease resistant.  20' tall by 10' wide at maturity.  3 Gal.  50.00

Pinus koraiensis  Korean Pine  seedlings  6 Qt. (12")  12.00

Pinus koraiensis  'Oculus Draconis'   Korean Dragon's Eye Pine   Upright shrub with clusters of needles that are marked with pale yellow.  The needles are 4-5" long and are somewhat kinked, giving the plant a false weeping look.  3 Gal.  40.00

Pinus kwangtungensis   Kwangtung Pine   Needles are blue-green and 2" long in clusters of 5.  Growth pattern is broad and upright to 25" tall.  Showy, 4-5cm long cones.  3 Gal. (3')  50.00

Pinus parviflora 'Adcock's Dwarf'  Small, very slow-growing bun-shaped plant.  The short grayish green needles cluster at the tips of the branches. 3' x 3' at maturity.  6 Qt.  35.00

Pinus parviflora 'Gimborns Ideal'  A narrow form of Japanese White Pine that has blue needles and white stomates.  Will reach 6-8' after 10 years.  6 Qt.  35.00

Pinus parviflora 'Glauca'  This blue form of Japanese White Pine grows about a foot a year.  Long bluish needles and somewhat twisted branches offer an interesting plant for year round interest.  3 Gal.  50.00

Pinus strobus  'Horsford'   A very dense, very dwarf, bun-shaped white pine.  Will reach 2' in 10 years, making perfect for a rock garden or mixed border.  3 Gal.  50.00

Pinus strobus  'Nana'   A dwarf, globose form of White Pine.  Will reach 3' by 4' in 10 years.   3 Gal.  40.00   (3 year grafts)

Pinus sylvestris 'Mitsch Weeping'  A weeping form of Scotch Pine, this tree has a strong weeping habit and large winter buds.  Each cluster of needles at the ends of the stems twist.  3 year grafts 50.00

Pinus thunbergii  'Aocha Matsu'  This variegated cultivar of Japanese Black Pine has long green needles with splashes of yellow.   3 Gal.  50.00

Pinus thunbergii 'Girard's Dwarf'  Very slow-growing, mounding form that grows 4-6" a year.  Excellent for rock gardens.  3 Gal.  50.00

Pinus thunbergii  'Ogon'   Golden Japanese Black Pine   Long green needles have a yellow tinge near the tips.  Slow-growing; may be 6' in ten years.  3 Gal. (3')  50.00  

Pinus thunbergii  'Suiken'   An irregular, fast-growing pine with light green leaves and contorted-like stems.  Grows 2' a year.  3 Gal.  50.00       7 Gal.  100.00

Pinus thunbergii  'Thunderhead'   This dwarf form of Japanese Black Pine has long, green needles densely surrounding stems.  Very long white candles.  It will develop into a very elegant, upright form - about 5 to 10' a year.  3 Gal.  50.00

Pinus thunbergii 'Torafumatsu'  Dark green needles with gold flecks.  Grows 2' a year.  3 Gal.  50.00

Pinus wallichiana 'Nana'  A round shrub form of Himalayan Pine.  Will reach 10' tall and wide.  3 Gal.  50.00

Pinus wallichiana  'Zebrina'   Variegated Himalayan Pine   One of the most striking cultivars among all of the pines.  The 6" long leaves are green and gold and barred with a cream-colored band about an inch below the apex.  Makes a very large, upright tree.   3 Gal.  50.00

Prunus x ‘Dream Catcher’   A seedling of ‘Okame’ with bright pink flowers that open 1 week after ‘Okame’.  15 Gal.  75.00 

Prunus x ‘Okame’   A good insect and disease-resistant cherry with dark pink flowers.  Blooms with the deciduous magnolias, but the flowers are more cold-tolerant.  15 Gal.  75.00       

Prunus x ‘Snow Goose’   Fast-growing, white flowering cherry with very good insect and disease resistance.  15 Gal.  75.00     

Prunus mume ‘Peggy Clarke’   Double pink selection.  10 Gal.  75.00

Quercus alba    White Oak   7 Gal.  40.00     Limited Availability  

 Quercus nuttallii  Nuttall Oak   15 Gal.  75.00 

Rhaphiolepis umbellata ‘Minor’   Compact, upright form with white flowers.  3 Gal.  15.00

Sarcococca confusa  Dense evergreen shrub to 3-5’.  Sweetly scented white flowers in Feb.-March.  3 Gal.  15.00

Stewartia pseudocamellia  A medium size tree with four season interest.  7 Gal.  45.00       15 Gal.  80.00

Syringa x hyacinthaflora ‘Excel’  Heat tolerant, vigorous grower with pink-violet blooms.  3 Gal.  15.00

Taxodium distichum ‘Cascade Falls’   A heavier weeper than Jimmy Swaggart.   7 Gal.  60.00       10 Gal.  100.00 

Taxodium distichum  'Peve Minaret'  Compact, dwarf, upright selection of Bald Cypress that will only grow to 8' tall by 4' wide.  Deciduous with lush fern-like foliage changing to golden orange fall color.  Add to the above, a unique branch structure that is visible in winter, and you have a plant with year round interest.  3 Gal.  50.00

Taxodium distichum  'Wooster Broom'  Interesting selection on Bald Cypress.   3 Gal.  50.00

Thuja x ‘Green Giant’   Hybrid Arborvitae   Fast-growing evergreen with dark green foliage.  Has performed well in the south.   This is a good screening plant replacement for Leyland Cypress.

1 Gal.  7.00  (Quantity of 10+  5.00 each)   3 Gal.  (3')  20.00   (Quantity of 10+  15.00 each)       7 Gal.  50.00  (Quantity of 5+  40.00 each)

Tsuga canadensis 'Stranger'  A dwarf spreading hemlock (12" x 12" after 3 years in a container).  3 Gal.  35.00

Viburnum macrocephalum var. keteleeri   7 Gal.  40.00

Viburnum x ‘Mohawk’   3 Gal.  15.00 

Weigela florida ‘Alexandra’ PP#10772 Wine and Roses®  Burgundy-purple foliage, plus intense rosy-pink flowers in spring are features of this plant.  Will reach 4’-5’ in height.  3 Gal.  15.00 

Weigela florida ‘Variegata’  Pink flowers; leaf margin edged in pale yellow.  3 Gal.  15.00

Zelkova serrata  'Variegata'  Graceful, vase-shaped form.  A narrow white margin edges green leaves.  Slower growing than the species.  7 Gal.  45.00

Grasses, Vines, and Perennials

Arum italicum Italian Arum  Winter perennial; white veined, arrow-shaped leaves autumn through spring.  4" pot  5.00  

Baptisia australis    1 Gal.  8.00 

Bignonia capreolata ‘Tangerine Beauty’   Crossvine   Evergreen climbing vine with tangerine flowers in spring.  Foliage is dark green in summer, reddish purple in winter. Won't damage masonry.

3 Gal.  25.00

Cortaderia selloana 'Pumilla'  Dwarf  Pampas Grass  1 Gal.  8.00

Gelsemium  Carolina Jessamine   3 gallon plants are staked with both Gelsemium sempervirens 'Margarita', a cold-hardy spring flowering cultivar, and Gelsemium rankinii, which blooms both in spring and fall.  3 Gal.  25.00

Lonicera x heckrottii ‘Gold Flame’  Lightly fragrant, pink flowers with a yellow throat.  3 Gal.  25.00 

Miscanthus sinensis ‘Adagio’   Dwarf Maiden Grass   (Sun)  A nice dwarf to 2’; in fall, the spikes rise above the foliage with pink flowers that gradually turn to white.  1 Gal.  8.00

Miscanthus sinensis 'Cosmopolitan'  1 Gal.  8.00

Miscansis sinensis 'Morning Light'  3 Gal.  8.00

Polygonatum odoratum variegatum   Variegated Solomon’s Seal  One of the nicest and easiest to grow shade perennials.  Cream colored streaks are present along the edges of each lance-like  green leaf.  1" long white flowers dangle beneath the leaves in spring. 1 Gal.  8.00 

Schizophragma hydrangeoides ‘Moonlight’   Japanese Hydrangea Vine   A clinging vine with root-like holdfasts and blue foliage.  3 Gal.  25.00

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