Dove Tree, Handkerchief Tree Davidia Involucrata Type: Deciduous Tree Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular This handsome shade tree will reach 30ft (9m) tall with a spread of anywhere from 15ft (4.5m) to 30ftContinue reading
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Orange Butterfly Bush
Buddleja globosa Orange Butterfly Bush Buddleja globosa Type: Evergreen or Semi-Evergreen Shrub Exposure: Full Sun / Light Shade Water: Regular Buddlejas (pronounced BUD-lee-ahs) are a group of upright growing, vase-shaped shrubs, known for their abilityContinue reading
Ice Plant
Delosperma “Perfect Orange” “Perfect Orange” Ice Plant Delosperma “Perfect Orange” Type: Succulent Perennial Groundcover Exposure: Full Sun Water: Drought Tolerant The fleshy, succulent leaves of this ultra low ground cover grow to a mere 2-4Continue reading
Bloody Dock
Rumex sanguineus Bloody Dock Rumex sanguineus Type: Evergreen Perennial Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular / Moist Today we have a strong contender in our “Most Repulsive Common Name” contest, joining other greusome monikersContinue reading
Koto No Ito Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum “Koto no ito” Koto No Ito Japanese Maple Acer palmatum “Koto no ito” Type: Deciduous Tree Exposure: Light / Part Shade Water: Regular “Koto no ito” means harp strings in Japanese, and hereContinue reading
Spider Azalea
Rhododendron linearifolium Spider Azalea Rhododendron linearifolium Type: Evergreen Shrub Exposure: Part Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular Yes, you read that right; this is actually a Rhododendron. It forms a compact, 2-3 ft (60-90cm) highContinue reading
Lungwort
Pulmonaria “Raspberry Splash” Lungwort Pulmonaria “Raspberry Splash” Type: Evergreen Perennial Exposure: Partial or Full Shade Water: Regular Here’s another candidate for the “worst common name” award. Despite the unfortunate name though, this is an elegant,Continue reading
Jelena Witch Hazel
Hamamelis x intermedia “Jelena” Jelena Witch Hazel Hamamelis x intermedia “Jelena” Type: Deciduous Shrub or Tree Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular Happy 2023, Folks! Witch Hazels are prized for their vibrant fall foliageContinue reading
Ozothamnus
Ozothamnus “Sussex Silver” Ozothamnus Ozothamnus “Sussex Silver” Type: Evergreen Shrub Exposure: Sun Water: Regular, Drought Tolerant Once Established Here’s an evergreen (evergray, really) New Zealand native that features fine-textured, fragrant, silvery to grey/green whipcord typeContinue reading
Japanese Aralia
Fatsia japonica Japanese Aralia Fatsia japonica Type: Evergreen Shrub Exposure: Part Shade Water: Regular Here’s a plant that is prized for its lush tropical-looking foliage. Big, bright, glossy green leaves that can reach a whoppingContinue reading