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Updated November12, 2009

 

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 buergerianum  Trident Maple  A very handsome small tree (25-35’) with four season interest.  15 Gal.  75.00

 

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

 

Acer palmatum  'Baldsmith'  Exceptionally fine and lacy leaves that are orange-red in full sun and greenish-pink in shade.  Crimson fall color.  Mounding habit to 6' if staked.  3 Gal.  50.00

   

 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   

 

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 'Burgundy Lace'  Nice form with a height and spread of about 12'.  Burgundy-purple foliage in spring that turns to bronze-green in summer, then back to red in fall.  The leaves are deeply dissected, almost to the petiole.  7 Gal.  100.00      

 

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 'Emerald Lace'  Delicate, lacy green foliage that turns burgundy in fall.  Very heat and sun tolerant.  Vigorous grower to 10'.  3 Gal.  50.00

 

Acer palmatum 'Emperor I'  Fast-growing, upright selection.  Very similar to 'Bloodgood' in that it has red leaves and a nice fall color.  3 Gal.  50.00

 

Acer palmatum 'Ever Red'  10-12' at maturity.  New leaves emerge with a silvery pubescence.  7 Gal.  100.00

 

Acer palmatum ‘Glowing Embers’   Selected and named by Mike Dirr this vigorous cultivar tolerates southern conditions well. Green leaves in summer turn to a mosaic of  yellow/orange/purple in fall.  7 Gal. 100.00        15 Gal.  125.00

 

Acer palmatum 'Hubb's Red Willow'  Small, upright form (8-10') with beautiful purplish-red foliage.  Leaves are deeply dissected, giving the plant a "spidery" appearance.  Cold-hardy to -20.    3 Gal.  50.00       7 Gal.  100.00

 

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 'Koto Ito Komachi'  Unique variety with leaves that are very threadlike and emerge green with reddish tints.  Slow-growing dwarf (2-3" / year).  Good choice for a container or rock garden.  3 Gal.  50.00

 

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'.  3 Gal.  50.00       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.   3 Gal.  50.00       7 Gal.  100.00

 

Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream'  New leaves are orange, maturing to bright yellow-green and edged in red.  Very different and cool medium size grower (to 15').  Tolerates full sun and the heat of the south.  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.  50.00        7 Gal.  100.00

15 Gal.  150.00

 

Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki'  This is one of the best for fall color, turning crimson-red.  Green summer foliage is resistant to sunburn.  3 Gal.  50.00

 

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 Pygmy'  Unique cultivar because of the foliage.  Long, narrow, almost threadlike leaves that are red in summer and turn golden yellow in autumn.  Slow-growing to 4-6'.  Resembles a miniature weeping willow, but with red leaves.  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 'Sekka yatsubusa'  Semi-dwarf with flat, fasciated stems and dark green leaves.  Dense habit to 6-8'.  3 Gal.  50.00

 

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 'Sharp's Pygmy'  This introduction by Sharp's Nursery in Oregon is considered to be one of the best dwarf maples.  Dense, compact, rounded shrub will ultimately reach 3' x 3' (at the most!).  In summer, the green leaves are edged in red (when grown in full sun) and then turn a beautiful deep red in fall.  Good focal plant in a garden or a container.   3 Gal.  50.00

 

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.  125.00

 

Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'  Deeply curled and crinkled green leaves are in tufts that are densely packed on short twigs.  Fall color is a warm golden-orange, often tinged with red.  12-15' tall at maturity.  3 Gal.  50.00

 

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 'Twombley's Red Sentinel'  Columnar variety with dark reddish foliage.  Great for a narrow place.  8' wide x 15' tall at maturity.  3 Gal.  50.00       7 Gal.  100.00

 

Acer palmatum 'Viridis'  Bright green foliage and a weeping, cascading habit.  Slow-growing; ultimately will reach 10' tall.  Branches often reach the ground giving the plant a mounding appearance.  Golden yellow fall color.  3 Gal.  50.00

 

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 truncatum  Shantung Maple   A heat and drought tolerant tree to about 25 – 30’.  Clean glossy green foliage and nice fall color.         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!  3 Gal. 40.00 spring 10

 

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.   7 Gal.  40.00        15 Gal.  75.00     Fall '09

 

Betula nigra ‘Shiloh Splash’  PP#16362  This new variegated selection has an attractive leaf with a green center and a cream colored margin.  Protect from hot afternoon sun.  1 Gal.  15.00       7 Gal. (grafted onto a standard)  75.00

 

Calycanthus floridus 'Athens'   Carolina Allspice   A dense, rounded, deciduous shrub that can reach 8' tall.  This yellow-flowered form (late May) of the species was named by Michael Dirr.  An excellent choice to plant near a patio or porch where the fragrant scent may be enjoyed.       3 Gal.  20.00

 

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 raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine'  (syn. x Sinocalycanthus raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine')  Broad, upright, deciduous shrub to 8'.  Maroon, wine-colored flowers are 3" across and appear mid-spring through early summer.  Named in honor of the late J.C. Raulston, Director of the North Carolina State University Arboretum until his death in 1996.  3 Gal.  20.00

 

Calycanthus x ‘Venus’ pp#15925* This new hybrid sweetshrub has fragrant ivory colored, magnolia-like flowers.  3 Gal.  20.00       7 Gal.  45.00  

 

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.  7 Gal.  50.00

 

Camellia sasanqua 'Sparkling Burgundy'  Rose-red double blooms appear mid-fall to early winter.  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       7 Gal.  50.00

 

Camellia x 'Spring's Promise'  Introduced by Camellia Forest; rose-red single flowers are produced in late fall and sporadically through winter and early spring.  Plant habit is upright.   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 'Kuro Delight'  Semi-double maroon flowers and long narrow leaves.  Spring blooming.  Can tolerate temperatures to -15ºF.  3 Gal.  20.00  

 

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

 

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 open in November - December.   1 Gal.  12.00            3 Gal.  20.00       15 Gal.  75.00

 

Camellia x 'Winter's Snowman'  Vigorous, upright to columnar habit.  Dark green, leathery, semi-glossy leaves and beautiful white, semi-double flowers.  Bloom time is mid-November through December.  3 Gal.  20.00

 

Cedrus

 

Cedrus atlantica 'Argentea Fastigiata'  A vigorous, narrow, pyramidal form of Atlas Cedar.  Silvery blue-green needles cover dense, ascending branches.  12' x 6' in 10 years.  7 Gal.  100.00

 

Cedrus atlantica   'Aurea'   Golden Atlas Cedar  This is a yellow form of Blue Atlas Cedar; the more sun exposure, the more yellow-gold the foliage.  Upright, pyramidal shape.  10' in 10 years.  3 Gal.  50.00

 

 Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca’   Atlas Cedar   Blue foliage; open, pyramidal form.  3 Gal.  50.00       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  'Divinely Blue'  Beautiful blue coloring are the main feature of this slow-growing (3" - 6" per year) conifer.  This flat-topped, compact cedar has an ultimate size of 6' tall by 3' wide.  A US National Arboretum release.  3 Gal.  50.00 

 

Cedrus deodara ‘Electra’  Intense powder foliage; stiffly upright with dense horizontal branching.  3 Gal.  50.00       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 deodara ‘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.  7 Gal.  100.00

 

Cedrus deodara 'Gold Horizon'  Pendulous, golden needles are featured on this broad low-spreading Himalayan Cedar.  3' tall by 5' spread after 10 years.  7 Gal.  100.00

 

Cedrus deodora 'Gold Mound'  Beautiful, graceful form of Himalayan Cedar.  Dense, broad pyramid in bright yellow.       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.  7 Gal.  150.00

 

Cedrus deodara 'Patty Faye'  The branch tips weep gracefully on this conical form.  Needles are blue-green.  7 Gal.  100.00

 

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.        3 Gal.  50.00       7 Gal.  100.00

 

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 a quantity of 10+ per variety 20.00

 

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 ‘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 

 

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       7 Gal.  50.00

 

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

 

Cercis canadensis var. texensis  'Oklahoma'  Rosy magenta flowers and leathery lustrous green leaves with undulating margins are features of this redbud.  Excellent small tree (15-20') for lawns or naturalized areas.  15 Gal.  80.00 

 

Cercis canadensis var. texensis 'Traveller  Weeping Texas Redbud  Strong weeper with glossy deep-green leaves.  7 Gal.  50.00       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').  7 Gal.  50.00

 

Cercis yunnanensis ‘Celestial Plum’  A JCRA selection with deep, plum-purple flowers.   7 Gal.  50.00

 

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.  7 Gal.  50.00       

 

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Elmwood Gold'  Nice golden yellow foliage and a globose shape.  4'-8' at maturity.  7 Gal.  50.00

 

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Lynn's Golden'  Slow-growing dwarf (growth rate: 2"/year) with golden yellow foliage.  Perfect plant for bonsai, rock gardens, or container.  Also known as Lynn's Golden Ceramic Christmas Tree.  3 Gal. (8-12")  30.00

 

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Tetragona Aurea’   Golden Fernspray   Tight, pyramidal form to 12’.  3 Gal.  20.00       7 Gal.  50.00      

 

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           

 

Chionanthus retusus   A small, deciduous tree to 15' - 25' tall with a wide-spreading habit.  Beautiful, showy,  white flower clusters appear May - June.       15 Gal.  75.00     spring '10

 

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.  7 Gal.  50.00       15 Gal.  80.00

 

Cornus angustata (syn. C. elliptica)   Evergreen Chinese Dogwood   Small tree with narrow evergreen (zone 7-9; semi-evergreen in zone 6) leaves.    3 Gal.  20.00

 

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 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

 

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

 

 

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       7 Gal.  50.00  

 

Cryptomeria japonica  'Compressa'  This is truly a conifer that won't outgrow it's space.  5 year old container grown plants are only 14 inches tall.  This is the slowest of all Cryptomerias that we grow.  Great for rock gardens or patio containers.   3 Gal.  50.00

 

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.  7 Gal.  50.00   

 

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

 

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

 

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’+.    Sold out for Spring 2009 -   Available Fall 2010.                    

 

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

 

Daphne genkwa  Lilac colored flowers adorn this species in early spring.  3 Gal.  25.00      

 

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

 

Daphne odora 'Rebecca'  PP#18368 This cultivar has a much more pronounced creamy leaf margin than 'Aureo-marginata'.   3 Gal.  35.00

 

Daphne x transatlantica 'Eternal Fragrance'  White flowers of intense (spicy) fragrance mass this plant in early spring.  Sporadic flowers appear on new summer growth, hence the name 'Eternal Fragrance'.  It is semi-evergreen to zone 7; deciduous and hardy in zone 6, possibly zone 5.  Zone 4 would be permanently deciduous.  3 Gal.  30.00 

 

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

 

Forsythia x ‘Arnold Dwarf’   Dwarf forsythia to 3’ with typical yellow, early spring flowers.  3 Gal.  15.00     Fall '09

 

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.  25.00   

 

Fothergilla gardenii ‘Mt. Airy’   Selected by Mike Dirr for its dark foliage color, heavy flowering, and good fall color.  3 Gal.  20.00      

 

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.  20.00

 

Gardenia jasminoides ‘Chuck Hayes’   Beautiful double flowering, cold-hardy (zone 6?) selection from Virginia. 4 - 5' tall x wide at maturity.  3 Gal.  15.00

 

Gardenia jasminoides  'Frostproof'  Think of this as intermediate between 'Chuck Hayes' and 'Radicans' in size (3 - 4' tall x wide) and cold-hardiness.  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     spring '10

 

Gardenia jasminoides 'Radicans'  Trailing gardenia has 1 - 2" fragrant double flowers on a plant reaching 2-3' high and 4' wide.   Our form has small, dark-green leaves with sporadic white (virus-induced) shoots creating an unusual contrast.  Less cold-hardy than the above cultivars; foliage will be damaged in single digit temperatures.  3 Gal.  15.00 

 

Gardenia jasminoides 'Radicans Variegata'  Same prostrate habit as 'Radicans', but much slower due to its highly variegated foliage.  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       15 Gal.  75.00

 

Ginkgo biloba ‘Magyar’  Slightly narrower form that ‘Autumn Gold’ makes this an excellent choice for street tree use.   7 Gal.  50.00       15 Gal.  75.00

 

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 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'.  7 Gal.  50.00

 

Hamamelis x intermedia 'Gingerbread'  Lightly fragrant, dark orange flowers appear in late winter.  Good fall color.  7 Gal.  50.00

 

Hamamelis x intermedia  'Primavera'  This vigorous grower has bright yellow, spidery flowers that appear in January.  One of the best selections for fragrance.  7 Gal.  50.00

 

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

 

Hydrangea arborescens ‘Spirit’ PPAF Invincibelle™  Spirit Hydrangea NEW This breeding breakthrough from NCSU professor Tom Ranney essentially created a pink form of Hydrangea ‘Annabelle’.  Long bloom time, from late spring to frost, and environmental adaptability make this a versatile landscape plant.  Marketed through the Proven Winners® Colorchoice® program, which donates $1.00 / plant to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.  3 Gal.  30.00 

 

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.  20.00

 

Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil'  Narrow, upright form of the popular Japanese Holly6-10' x 2-3' at maturity.  An excellent formal accent plant.    3 Gal.  15.00    

 

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 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       7 Gal.  40.00   

 

Illicium x 'Woodland Ruby'   Hybrid Anise   Numerous ruby-pink, starfish-like flowers adorn this fast growing plant.  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.   3 Gal.  20.00       7 Gal.  40.00 

 

Juniperus chinensis ‘Kaizuka Variegated’   Variegated Hollywood Juniper   Irregular, conical habit; will grow to 20'.  Blue-green foliage, irregularly splashed with creamy white.  Excellent heat and salt tolerance.    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

 

Koelreuteria paniculata   Goldenrain tree is an excellent medium sized tree for tough sites.  It tolerates a wide range of soils, withstands drought, heat, wind, alkaline soils, and air pollutants.  Showy panicles of yellow flowers in early summer sit atop large, deep green pinnately compound leaves.  7 Gal.  40.00

 

Leucothoe axillaris ‘Curly Red’*  PP#17666  NEW  This densely branched broad-leafed evergreen shrub features thick, leathery, curly leaves that change colors with the seasons.  The young shoots are orange-red, maturing to a dark green, turning a deep red in autumn.  Small stature, 18" x 18" at maturity, makes this an ideal plant for containers or under-plantings.  Prefers partial shade, but will tolerate full sun given adequate moisture.  Zone (6) 7.  3 Gal.  30.00

 

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

 

Loropetalum chinense 'Chang Nian Hong' NEW  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.  Books say 3' x 3' at maturity, but the plant evidently can't read; the one in our garden is 5' tall after 5 years.  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 8'+ at maturity if left alone, although all loropetalums respond well to pruning.  3 Gal.  15.00

 

Loropetalum chinense ‘Ruby’  Another compact, ruby-red leafed form.  Leaves are more rounded and undulating than other cultivars.  Ultimate size is between 'Daruma' and 'Pizzazz'.   3 Gal.  15.00   

 

Loropetalum chinense ‘Zhuzhou Fuschia’   Considered the most cold-hardy pink loropetalum.  Best used as a large upright shrub or small tree.  This vigorous, upright, red-leafed form has reached 15' tall in 10 years in our garden.  7 Gal.  40.00       15 Gal.  75.00    Both are pruned and staked to tree form

  

Magnolia grandiflora ‘Bracken’s Brown Beauty’  One of the most cold-hardy Southern Magnolias.  Densely branched with undulating, 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       15 Gal. (7-8')   80.00

 

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       15 Gal. (7-8')  80.00

 

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.  25 Gal. (8-9')  125.00

 

Mahonia confusa  'Narihira'  Exceptional, large clusters of buttery yellow flowers appear in September.  Leaves are not as spiny as Mahonia bealei.  Nor is it as cold-hardy - has survived in zone 7 without injury.  3 Gal.  25.00   

 

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.    3 Gal.  50.00

 

Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Ogon’  A yellow-foliaged form of the species.  3 Gal.  30.00       7 Gal.  60.00      

 

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  

 

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  '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.  7 Gal.  50.00       15 Gal.  100.00

 

Nyssa sylvatica 'Zydeco Twist'  Contorted variety of our native Blackgum, but with contorted branches that are similar to Henry Lauder's walking stick.  Beautiful red fall color.  20' at maturity.  7 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.  50.00

 

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.  4 year graft, 14" tall x 10" wide  50.00

 

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.  3 Gal.  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 'Multicaulis'  This is a very rare form of Japanese Red Pine.  Wide spreading top, similar to an umbrella.  Branches are low, almost beginning at the base of the tree, so there is no central leader.  Our plants are in a 15 gallon pot and are 3' x 3' after 5 years.  15 Gal.  150.00

 

Pinus densiflora ‘Oculus Draconis’  Needles with yellow banding make this conifer distinctive.  When young, the habit is open and pendulous.  As the tree ages, it develops a twisted trunk and more irregular habit.  The scaly bark is fissured, revealing gray to orange coloration underneath.   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 densiflora 'Umbraculifera'  Dwarf, unbrella-like head, to 10' tall.  Densely branching habit.  Also known as 'Tanyosho Special'.  3 Gal.  50.00

 

Pinus densiflora 'Vibrant'   Slow-growing, mounded form; 12" tall by 12" wide 3 years from grafting.  The cultivar name aptly describes its bright green foliage.   3 Gal.  50.00

 

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  3 Gal. (12")  20.00

 

Pinus koraiensis 'Jack Korbit'  This is an excellent variegated selection of Korean Pine with yellow bands on long green needles, similar to 'Oculus Draconis'.  Slow-growing, upright to 6' x 3' after 10 years.

 

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 koraiensis 'Variegata'  The needles of this upright conifer are partially light yellow to entirely yellow.  3 Gal.  50.00

 

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 monticola   Western White Pine   This pine can reach 100' in cultivation.   The form is a narrow conical crown with short horizontally spreading branches.   The needles are 3-4" long and the cones are 4-10" long.  3 Gal.  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.  3 Gal.  50.00

 

Pinus parviflora 'Brevifolia'  Upright, narrow pine to 30'.  Good choice for coastal areas since it is salt-tolerant and can thrive in rocky soil.   3 Gal.  50.00

 

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.  3 Gal.  50.00

 

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 parviflora 'Watnong'  Slow-growing and compact with a flattened globe form.  2' x 3' after 10 years.   3 Gal.  50.00

 

Pinus parviflora 'Wy'East'   Short green needles with silver, bluish stripes on the undersides.  Dwarf tree with an open, upright habit.  3 Gal.  50.00

 

Pinus strobus 'Hillside Winter Gold'  This cultivar is fast-growing (1' per year), upright eastern white pine with an open pyramidal habit.  Light green summer needles turn a striking golden yellow in fall and winter.  Reaching 12-15' over the first 10 years, the ultimate height will be 30-40' tall by 15' wide.  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)       7 Gal.  100.00

 

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       7 Gal.  100.00

 

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 'Oculus Draconis'   Dragon's Eye Pine   Green needles are banded with yellow.  Broad, upright, small tree with a slightly irregular, broad, pyramidal habit.   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       7 Gal.  100.00  

 

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       7 Gal.  100.00

 

Pinus thunbergii 'Torafumatsu'  Dark green needles with gold flecks.  Grows 2' a year.  3 Gal.  50.00       7 Gal.  100.00

 

Pinus virginiana 'Wate's Golden'  Summer foliage of this pine is a nice, light green.  As cool weather approaches, the needles begin to turn a golden yellow.  The colder the temperature, the more golden the plant.  Then the needles turn back to green as the weather warms.  Ultimately reaching 15' - 30' tall and 10' - 20' wide, this pine has a pleasing pyramidal, openly spreading habit.  7 Gal. (5')  100.00

 

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 ‘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       

 

Quercus virginiana  Live Oak   These trees are from acorns collected from trees at the entrance to JC Raulston Arboretum, which came through the 1983 freeze with little damage.  7 Gal.  40.00

 

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

 

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

 

Taxodium distichum ‘Cody’s Feathers’   This witch’s broom found in Wooster, OH, aka ‘Wooster Broom’, forms irregular, upright leader(s) with flattened side-branching.  Grows nearly 1’ per year under production if the cones are removed.  If the plant is allowed to set cones, the growth rate is much slower – a few inches per year.  3 Gal.  (24-30”)  50.00       7 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       7 Gal.  100.00

 

Thuja plicata 'Daniellow' PPAF  Densely upright to pyramidal form with spectacular, buttery yellow foliage that doesn't burn under the summer sun.  20' - 30' tall by 10' - 15' wide.  7 Gal. (3-4' tall)  75.00

 

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 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

 

 

 

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

 

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

 

Miscanthus sinensis 'Cosmopolitan'  1 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 

 

Wisteria frutescens ‘Amethyst Falls’   This native vine has fragrant purple flowers, but is not as tenacious as other non-native species.  3 Gal.  25.00

 

 

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