Abies koreana ‘Ice Breaker’ 2014 Conifer of the Year This exceptional dwarf evergreen features recurved needles that prominently display the silvery-white undersides, adding both texture and color to the garden. Grows 2-3” per year. Excellent for smaller gardens. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Abies koreana ‘Silberlocke’ Exceptional cultivar of the Korean Fir. Plant features recurved needles with showy silver undersides. Pyramidal in form. Grows about 4-5" per year. Forms a small tree, up to 20'. Sun to part shade. Zone 4.

 

Acer griseum This exceptional small, slow-growing tree features exfoliating cinnamon brown bark and excellent fall color. Excellent four-season specimen. Adaptable to a range of soil types. Grows to 15’. Sun to part shade. Zone 4.

 

Acer palmatum ‘Crimson Queen’ Subtle and understated, ‘Crimson Queen’ features fine, feathery, rosy-red leaves and a horizontal, slightly pendulous habit of growth. Use as an accent or specimen. Grows wider than tall. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Acer palmatum ‘Fireglow’ Great small tree for areas with limited space. Habit is upright and rounded with coppery-red colored leaves in the spring turning burgundy as the season progresses. Fiery orange-red fall color. Grows to 12’ tall or more and about 10’ wide. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Acer shirasawanum ‘Johin’ Small tree notable for its early spring blend of yellow-green leaves infused with orange. As the season progresses, leaves change to purple-green and then green tinged with red. Fall color is a vibrant mix of red and orange. Excellent as a specimen for the small garden or mixed border. Slow-growing, to perhaps 8-10’. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Acer palmatum ‘Rhode Island Red’ Exceptional dwarf red-leaf maple. Forms a dense slow-growing globe of purple-red foliage. Excellent four season form. Great for smaller landscapes. Grows slowly to around 6’. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Acer palmatum ‘Ruslyn in the Pink’ Exceptional dwarf red-leaf maple. Forms a dense slow-growing globe of burgundy-red foliage. Excellent four-season form. Great accent tree for smaller landscapes. Grows to around 8’. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Acer palmatum ‘Ukigumo’ This small upright maple features delicately mottled leaves in a mix of pink white and green. By midsummer leaves are a blend of white and green. Fall color is a mix of orange and gold. Grows to about 10’.  Prefers part shade. Zone 5.

 

Acer palmatum ‘Waterfall’  Lovely dissected Japanese Maple with finely cut pale green foliage and a spreading mounded habit. Excellent for texture, near water, or in mixed plantings or containers. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Acer palmatum ‘Yatsubusa Kashima’ This dwarf maple features small green leaves with pink margins in spring. Light green in summer with bright orange-red fall color. Slow-growing and compact, often growing wider than tall. Good for bonsai, or as a container maple, or tucked into the garden. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Acer shirasawanum ‘Autumn Moon’ Small tree notable for its blend of yellow-green leaves infused with orange. Fall color is a vibrant mix of red and orange. Excellent as a specimen for the small garden or mixed border. Slow growing to perhaps 6’. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Aesculus pavia  Red Buckeye  Small tree or large shrub known for its showy red flower spikes in spring. Attractive compound finger-like leaves. Not tolerant of lean dry soils. Does best in part shade. Can grow to 12’ or more. Zone 4.

 

Aronia ‘Lo Scape Snowfire’ Adaptable native cultivar is clothed in small white blossoms in spring followed later by blue berries prized by birds. Exceptional orange-red fall color. Tolerates dry sites. Grows to 5’. Sun to part shade. Zone 3.

 

Azalea kiusianum ‘White Form’ Ground hugging, semi-evergreen azalea bears white flowers in spring. Likes acidic, organically enriched, well-drained soil. Protect from winter sun and wind. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Azalea koromo ‘Shikibu’ Deciduous or semi-evergreen azalea features eye catching lavender-pink, strap-like flower petals in spring. Tends to grow wider than tall. Grows to about 2-3’. Likes a well-drained soil. Sun to part shade. Zone 5. 

 

Azalea schlippenbachii Handsome deciduous azalea produces an abundance of clear pink trumpet-shaped blossoms in late spring. Upright and rounded in form with large, medium-green foliage. Fall color is an exceptional purple-red. Grows to 6’. Sun to part shade. Zone 4.

 

Azalea arborescens ‘Summer Parasol’ Compact deciduous azalea featuring fragrant white flowers in early summer. Fall color features a gorgeous mix of orange and red. Will do well in average to above average garden soil. Grows to around 3’. Part shade. Zone 5. 

 

Bamboo - Fargesia rufa This tall, non-invasive, clump-forming bamboo grows 6’ tall in our climate. Effective as a garden specimen or screen. Best in part shade. Zone 4.

 

Betula nigra ‘Little King’  Interesting dwarf cultivar of the river birch. Exfoliating bark provides interest throughout the year. Compact habit lends itself to smaller landscapes. Grows to 15'.  Very hardy and tolerant of moist soils. Sun to part shade. Zone 4. 

 

Buddleia alternifolia ‘Mop Top’ Different from the more common B. davidii, Buddleia alternifolia features cascading limbs and lavender-pink flowers that appear in spring rather than summer. Grows to around 3’. Nice in the mixed border. Sun. Zone 4. 

 

Buxus microphylla ‘Winter Gem’ Exceptional boxwood good for low hedges and garden accents. Small green leaves, dense habit and deep green color. Adaptable to different soil types. Grows about 3” per year. Sun to part shade. Zone 4.

 

Calycanthus floridus ‘Burgundy Spice’ This exceptional Sweet Shrub produces burgundy flowers beginning in late spring. A vigorous grower with large dark purple foliage. Excellent as a specimen or accent in a mixed border. Plant in average soil in full sun to part shade. Grows to 5’. Zone 5.

 

Calycanthus ‘Hartlage Wine’ This hybrid Sweet Shrub produces large burgundy flowers over the course of four weeks or more beginning in late spring. A vigorous grower with large dark green foliage. Plant in average soil in full sun to part shade. Grows to 6’. Zone 5.

 

Carpinus caroliniana ‘Firespire’ Narrow form of the American Hornbeam. This small tree makes a great vertical accent for areas with limited space. Dense and slow growing with slightly twisted limbs and fiery red-orange fall color. Grows to 15’ or so. Sun to shade. Zone 4.

 

Cephalanthus occidentalis ‘Fiber Optics’ This dwarf upright selection features shiny green foliage and fragrant white, ball-like flowers in mid-summer followed by round red berries. Fall color is a mix of red and orange. Will tolerate moist soils. Grows to 5’. Native.  Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Cercis canadensis ‘Alley Cat’  Outstanding variegated Redbud cultivar. Heart shaped green leaves are splashed with white. Clusters of bright pink flowers line the stems in spring before the leaves emerge. Grows to 15’. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Cercis canadensis ‘GG Amethyst’ Colorful dwarf, purple-leaved cultivar of the popular Redbud. Lavender-pink flowers appear in early spring followed by deep purple heart-shaped leaves. Nice dwarf redbud useful for smaller landscapes. Grows to just 10’. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Cercis canadensis ‘GG Emerald’ Novel dwarf, green-leaved cultivar of the popular Redbud. Lavender-pink flowers appear in early spring followed by green, heart-shaped leaves. Nice dwarf redbud useful for smaller landscapes. Grows to just 10’. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Cercis canadensis ‘The Rising Sun’ This recently introduced redbud features season-long foliage colored in a mix of chartreuse and apricot. Rose-pink flowers appear along the branches before the leaves. Grows to just 12’. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Coralliformis’ This plant features a mounded, upright, irregular habit of growth, with slightly twisted branching. Somewhat sculpted appearance as it grows. Interesting as an accent or garden novelty. Grows slowly. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Thoweil’ Dwarf Chamaecyparis with a narrow habit of growth. Plant is upright growing and irregular growing, providing a sculpted looking form. Nice as a specimen or in a mixed bed. Grows 3 or 4” per year. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Well’s Special’ Slow growing evergreen with dark green, fan-like foliage. Forms an irregular pyramid. Nice as an accent, foundation plant or in a mixed border. Grows to 6’ or more. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Chamaedaphne calyculata ‘Dew Drop’ Interesting low-growing native plant with glossy green leaves and white flowers in early spring. Grows to just 3’ spreads slowly via suckers. Prefers moist soil. Tolerant of wet and boggy sites. Sun to part shade. Zone 3.

 

Cladrastis kentukea  Yellowood tree. Pendant clusters of pea-like white flowers appear in early spring after the foliage. Foliage is comprised of handsome compound leaves. Grey muscled bark. Grows to 35’. Sun. Zone 4. 

 

Clethra alnifolia ‘Hummingbird’ Durable and attractive little cultivar of the very popular Summersweet. Plant features a dense, compact habit of growth, reaching just 3’ tall and wide. Fragrant white flowers in late summer. Excellent golden-yellow fall color. Tolerates a range of soils. Sun to part shade. Zone 4. 

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Clematis 'Betty Corning' Hardy and long blooming, 'Betty Corning' features nodding, bell-shaped blue and white flowers that bloom for several weeks beginning in late spring. Sun to part shade. Zone 4.

 

Clethra barbinervis  Japanese Clethra. Versatile and under-used four-season shrub produces racemes of small white fragrant flowers in summer followed by a fall show of bright yellow foliage. Attractive ‘patchwork’ bark as plants mature. May grow to 8’ or more over many years. Sun to part shade. Zone 5. 

 

Comptonia peregrina  Native groundcover features fern-like, fragrant green leaves. Tolerant of poor acidic soils. Spreads slowly by underground roots. Grows best in full sun. Typically grows 2-3’ tall. Zone 2. 

 

Cornus florida ‘Cloud Nine’ Excellent small dogwood featuring large white flower bracts before the leaves emerge in early spring followed later by clusters of red berries. Red fall color. Disease resistant and cold hardy. Grows to 15’. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Cornus kousa 'Elizabeth Lustgarten'   Interesting cultivar notable for its weeping form.  White flowers appear in early summer. Nice fall color in a mix of reds and purples. Four season interest. Height depends on staking. Full sun to part shade.  Zone 5. 

 

Cornus mas  A very good tree for smaller landscapes, this Cornelian Cherry Dogwood bears sunny yellow flowers in early spring. Tart edible red fruits appear in late summer. Compact and rounded in form. Grows to about 15’. Sun to part shade. Zone 4.

 

Cornus sericea ‘Hedgerows Gold’  Showy red stems brighten the winter garden. Eye-catching variegated foliage features green leaves edged in gold. At 5-6’ tall, ‘Hedgerows Gold’ grows only about half as high as the species. Sun to part shade. Zone 3.

 

Cornus x ‘Stellar Pink’ This disease resistant dogwood features pink to pinkish-white flowers in late spring and a dense, upright habit of growth. In fall trees turn a showy purple-red. Sterile. Grows to 20’. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Cotinus coggygria ‘Grace’ Excellent choice for bringing color to the landscape. Rich dusty purple foliage and a dense stocky habit make this plant invaluable for adding contrast to the border. Smoky pink flowers in summer. Can be shorn for a more formal appearance. Can grow to 8’ or more. Sun to part shade. Zone 4.

 

Cotoneaster apiculata ‘Tom Thumb’ Great little plant has tiny dark green leaves and a dense spreading habit of growth. Drought tolerant and rugged. Good as a groundcover or for mixing with other woody plants. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Cryptomeria ‘Black Dragon’ Dwarf Japanese Cedar Needle-like foliage on an upright, irregularly pyramidal plant. Useful as a specimen in smaller landscapes. Grows slowly to around 6’x3’ wide, or larger. Not tolerant of dry soils. Protect from winter winds. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Deutzia ‘Yuki Kubuki’ This dwarf shrub covers itself with cluster of pink and white bell-shaped flowers in late spring. Habit is low and mounded with fine green leaves. Foliage turns red in fall. Grows to 3’. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Diervilla ‘Nightglow’ Good for adding color to the garden, this small shrub features mahogany-red color all season long. Branches are tipped with sunny yellow flowers beginning in late spring. Exceptional fall color is a mix of red and orange. Grows to around 3’. Sun to part shade. Zone 3.

 

Dirca palustris This native understory shrub bears pale yellow, bell-shaped flowers in early spring before foliage appears. Dark fruits (drupes) appear in summer. Pretty pale-yellow fall color.  Grows to around 4’. Part shade. Tolerates moist soils. Zone 3.

 

Enkianthus campanulatus albiflorus This rhododendron relative features clusters of nodding, bell-shaped white flowers in spring. Upright in habit. Showy fall foliage in shades of red and orange. Not tolerant of very dry sites. Can grow to 8’ or more. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Enkianthus campanulatus ‘Red Velvet’ This rhododendron relative features clusters of nodding, bell-shaped red flowers in spring. Upright in habit. Showy fall foliage in shades of red and orange. Not tolerant of very dry sites. Can grow to 8’ or more. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Enkianthus campanulatus ‘Showy Lantern’ This rhododendron relative features clusters of nodding, bell-shaped, rosy-pink flowers in spring. Upright in habit. Showy fall foliage in shades of red and orange. Not tolerant of very dry sites. Grows to 8’ or more. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Euonymus ‘Wolong Ghost’ Evergreen ground cover features narrow leaves with prominent white ribs and veins. Spreads slowly. Sun to part shade. Zone 6. 

 

Fothergilla major ‘Blue Mist’ Choice cultivar notable for its powder-blue foliage. White bottlebrush-like flowers appear in spring. Fall color is often a blend of red orange and yellow. Typically grows just 2-3’. Sun to part shade. Zone 4.

 

Franklinia alatamaha ‘Wintonberry’ Excellent native shrub or small tree featuring white flowers beginning in late summer. Great fall color. ‘Wintonbury’ is considered hardier than the species. Best sited in a protected location. Pefers an organically enriched soil, but will de fine in average garden soil. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Gaultheria procumbens ‘Cherry Berries’ Low-growing evergreen for part shade. For best results soil should be amended with organic matter. Not tolerant of overly dry soils. Bears large red berries in fall. Part shade. Zone 3. 

 

Gaylussacia baccata Black Huckleberry. Reddish bell-shaped flowers in spring followed by edible Blue berries. Exceptional fiery red fall color. Adaptable. Native plant related to the blueberry. Spreads slowly. Grows 1-2’. Sun to part shade. Zone 4.

 

Gaylussacia brachycera White, bell-shaped flowers in spring followed by blue berries. Burgundy red fall color. Evergreen. Spreads slowly. Grows to around 1’. Prefers an organically enriched soil. Part shade. Zone 5. 

 

Ginkgo biloba ‘Lila’  Excellent ginkgo cultivar for smaller spaces, this recent introduction forms a small tree. Compact and upright in habit ‘Lila grows slowly, reaching just 4’ after ten years. Sun. Zone 4.

 

Ginkgo biloba ‘Mariken’  Excellent ginkgo cultivar for smaller spaces. Shrubby in habit with dense branching and a rounded outline. Fan-shaped leaves turn brilliant yellow-gold in fall. Slow growing to about 4’ after several years. Sun. Zone 4.

 

Halesia carolina  This handsome native tree features loads of small, white, bell-shaped flowers that emerge each spring as the foliage begins to break. Can be used as an understory tree or planted in full sun. Yellow fall color. Grows to 30’. Zone 4.

 

Hamamelis ’Jelena’ A harbinger of Spring, this lovely Witch Hazel cultivar bears coppery flowers in late winter. Upright in habit with spreading limbs. Fall color is often a mix of yellow and reds. Grows to 8’. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Hamamelis mollis ‘Pallida’   This handsome witch hazel bears fragrant yelllow flowers in mid-winter. Upright and slightly rounded in form. Fall color is a showy mix of yellows. Grows to 10’. Zone 5.

 

Hydrangea anomala petiolaris Handsome climbing vine features heart-shaped dark green leaves, white flower panicles in early summer and exfoliating bark. Clings by way of adventitious roots. Choice vine for partially shaded sites. Zone 4.

 

Hydrangea arborescens ‘Haas Halo’ This new cultivar of the reliable Hydrangea  arborescens bears enormous white lacecap flowers on sturdy stems in summer. Large dark green leaves. Good for lighting up a shady spot. Grows to 4’+. Attracts pollinators. Sun to part shade. Zone 3.

 

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Eclipse’ This new hydrangea features dramatic burgundy-black foliage – novel among big leaf hydrangeas. May produce cranberry-colored flowers depending on winter severity, but should be considered mostly for its foliage. Mounding habit. Grows to 3’. Part shade. Zone 5.

 

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Little Quickfire’ Dwarf form of Exceptional ‘Quickfire’. Bears cone-shaped white flowers beginning in late July. Among the earliest paniculatas to flower. Flowers mature to pink and persist for the rest of the season. Grows to 4’. Sun. Zone 4. 

 

Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Gatsby’s Glow Ball’ Dwarf form of the choice Oakleaf Hydrangea. Smaller than the species, but with all of the same great attributes: exfoliating bark, exceptional purple-red fall color and long cone-shaped white flowers in summer that turn from white to lime green. Grows to 4’. Sun to part shade. Zone 5. 

 

Hydrangea serrata ‘Blue Billow’ Longtime favorite cultivar notable for its reliable summer blossoms. Lacecap form with panicles of blue flowers mid to late summer. Blooms on old and new wood. Grows to 3’. Part shade. Zone 5.

 

Hypericum kalmianum ‘Ames’ This small shrub features narrow, finely textured foliage topped with bright yellow flowers in summer. Flowers are replaced with handsome, deep red berries. Semi-evergreen. Grows 2-3’ Sun to part shade. Zone 4. 

 

Hypericum kalmianum ‘Gemo’ This small shrub features narrow, finely textured foliage topped with bright yellow flowers from mid-summer until fall. Flowers are replaced with handsome, deep red berries. Semi-evergreen. Grows 2-3’ Sun to part shade. Zone 4. 

 

Ilex opaca ‘Maryland Dwarf’  American Holly. Evergreen groundcover. 

This underused species grows in sun to part shade in a range of soils. Grows to around 3’ tall and spreads slowly. Zone 5. 

 

Juniperus virginiana ‘Taylor’ Native cultivar features a narrow, upright habit. Blue-green foliage. Good as a vertical accent for areas with limited space. Grows to 15’, but only about 2’ wide. Sun. Zone 4.

 

Kalmia latifolia ‘Tiddywinks’ Nice compact Mountain Laurel cultivar featuring pink buds opening to white. Slow growing to around 3’ or so. Nice for a semi-shaded spot in the garden where a large plant might overwhelm. Part shade. Zone 4.

 

Larix decidua ‘Pendula’ Exceptional specimen for four-season interest. May be trained in any number of ways, or simply allowed to drape and sprawl. Golden-yellow fall color. Extremely hardy. Sun. Zone 2.

 

Larix decidua ‘Varied Directions’ Excellent plant for adding texture and four-season interest to the garden. Plant forms a mound of semi-pendulous limbs which spread in all directions. Dense-growing and unusual. Excellent as a specimen. Yellow fall color. Sun. Zone 4. 

 

Lindera benzoin Spicebush. Rounded habit with rounded, medium green foliage. Lovely clear yellow foliage in fall. Host plant for the Spicebush Swallowtail. Native. Adaptable. Can grow to 8’ or more. Sun to part shade. Zone 4.

 

Lindera benzoin ‘Scarlet Lady’  Female spicebush cultivar. Rounded habit with rounded, medium green foliage. Red berries in late summer. Lovely clear yellow foliage in fall. Native. Adaptable. Can grow to 8’ or more. Sun to part shade. Zone 4.

 

Lindera glauca salicifolia  Exceptional shrub for fall color. Dark green willow-like leaves turn shades of red and apricot for a long period in autumn. Foliage is retained for much of the winter. Can be used as a specimen or for hedging and screening. Grows to 10’. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Leucothoe catesbaei ‘Compacta’ Very nice filler plant or ground cover for partial shade. Small, bell-shaped flowers in spring. Glossy, slender, dark green foliage turns burgundy-red in winter. Grows to about 2’. Part shade. Zone 5.

 

Leucothoe fontanesiana ‘Paisley Pup’ Very nice Leucothoe great for lighting up the garden with its creamy white, green and pink variegated foliage. Compact with arching limbs, this plant makes a nice accent for the semi-shaded mixed border. Grows 3-4’. Evergreen. Part shade. Zone 5.

 

Lonicera ‘Kintzley’s Ghost’ Long blooming native cultivar bears pale yellow tubular flowers followed by red berries. Foliage is an alluring frosty green. Twining vine good for a trellis or arbor. Grows 10’ in length. Sun to part shade. Zone 4. 

 

Magnolia ‘Bracken’s Brown Beauty’ This medium sized magnolia produces enormous, fragrant white flowers in the spring. Semi-evergreen. Glossy green leaves with brown undersides. Grows to 25’. Not tolerant of dry sites. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Magnolia tripetala This plant features large, tropical looking leaves and white blossoms after leaves emerge. Grows to 20’ or more. Not tolerant of dry or wet soils. Does well in part shade. Will grow in sun with adequate moisture. Zone 5.

 

Magnolia virginiana ‘Green Mile’ This small, semi-evergreen tree bears fragrant, creamy white flowers in summer. Narrow in outline, growing taller than wide to 25’. Sun to part shade. Zone 4.

 

Metasequoia glyptostroboides Exceptional deciduous conifer features feathery leaves all season long. Fast growing and somewhat pyramidal in outline. Excellent specimen for larger properties. Will thrive in moist soils, but also fares well in average soil. Sun to part shade.  Hardy to zone 5. 

 

Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Miss Grace’ This Dawn Redwood cultivar features soft, feathery green leaves on cinnamon-colored, pendulous limbs. Makes a nice four-season specimen. Tolerates a variety of soil types. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Oxydendrum arboreum  The sourwood is an underused ornamental tree which brings white racemes of late summer flowers and dependable brilliant red fall color to the landscape. Pyramidal in form. Can grow to 20’ or more. Sun to part shade. Zone 4.

 

Parrotia persica ‘Persian Spire’ This is an upright growing tree, good for areas where space is limited. Green leaves have burgundy edges before turning all green in summer. Orange and gold fall color. Older trees develop nice exfoliating bark. Grows approximately 20’ tall x8’ wide. Sun to part shade. Zone 4.

 

Picea abies ‘Acrocona’ Dwarf evergreen features dark green needles and a dense, wide-spreading pyramidal form. In spring showy red cones appear on branch tips. Becomes more upright growing with age. Grows 3” per year. May grow to 10’ after many years. Very hardy. Sun to part shade. Zone 4.

 

Picea abies ‘Little Gem’ Very cute little bun-shaped evergreen good for tucking into small spaces. Grows less than 1” per season and maintains its dense form without need of pruning. Sun to part shade. Zone 4.

 

Picea abies ‘Pendula’ Dramatic pendulous evergreen features dark green needles and a variable weeping habit. Can be trained to grow upright, or left to creep along as a ground cover. Very hardy. Sun to part shade. Zone 4.

 

Picea abies ‘Pusch’ Dwarf evergreen features dark green needles and a dense irregularly mounded form. In spring showy red cones appear on branch tips. Becomes more upright growing with age. Grows 1-2” per year. Very hardy. Sun to part shade. Zone 4.

 

Picea abies ‘Sid’s Starfish’ Handsome low growing dwarf evergreen good for foundation plantings, mixed borders and rock gardens. Forms a flattened, irregular mound, with finger-like branchlets. Grows wider than tall. Grows about 2” per year. Sun to part shade. Zone 4.

 

Picea glauca ‘Echiniformis’ Very cute miniature cultivar of the Black Hills spruce. Features fine, short, blue-green needles on a dense, low-growing evergreen. Grows just 1” or so a year, becoming slightly more upright with age. Sun. Zone 4.

 

Picea omorika Exceptional upright evergreen forms a handsome pyramid. Blue-green upswept branches make for a stunning specimen as the tree matures. Grows to around 50’ tall x 20’ wide. Sun to part shade. Zone 4.

 

Picea orientalis ‘Nana’ Dwarf evergreen cultivar of the Oriental Spruce features tiny dark-green needles on a dense-growing rounded plant. Grows just 2-3” a season. Becomes more pyramidal with time. Prefers full sun and a well-drained soil. Zone 4.

 

Picea pungens ‘Blue Ball’ Miniature Picea pungens with a dense, round habit of growth. Needles are powder blue. Excellent for small gardens as it grows just an inch per year. Sun. Zone 3.

 

Picea pungens ‘Procumbens’ A great plant for adding contrast to mixed and evergreen plantings. Forms a low creeping mat with striking steel-blue needles. Grows 4-5” per year. Sun to part shade. Zone 4.

 

Pieris japonica ‘Bisbee Dwarf’ This very cute dwarf Andromeda features a compact habit small leaves and strings of bell-shaped white flowers in spring. Grows just an inch or so a year. Nice for tucking into a small semi-shaded spot in the garden. Part shade. Zone 5.

 

Pinus banksiana ‘Schoodic’ Discovered on Schoodic Peninsula in Maine, this Shore Pine cultivar features short stiff needles and a low-growing, spreading habit. Drought resistant and extremely cold hardy ‘Schoodic’ makes a nice addition to slopes, rockeries and mixed plantings. Sun. Zone 3.

Pinus parviflora ‘Fatsumo’. Dwarf evergreen for specimen and accent use. Blue-green needle. Great for Japanese gardens, rock gardens, or as a specimen. Sun. Zone 4. 

 

Pinus parviflora ‘Fukuzumi’ Exceptional evergreen for specimen and accent use. Plants have a sweeping lateral habit of growth which lends a sculpted quality. Great for Japanese gardens, rock gardens, or as a specimen. Sun. Zone 4.

 

Pinus parviflora ‘Tanima no yuki’   Exceptional dwarf Japanese White Pine cultivar features blue-green needles and a compact habit. New growth is a stunning white. Grows about 3” per year. Choice. Sun. Zone 5.

 

Pinus pumila ‘Dwarf Blue’   This dwarf Serbian White Pine cultivar features blue-green needles and a compact habit.  Grows about 3” per year. Wider than tall at maturity, topping out at about 2-3’ high. Sun. Zone 5.

 

Pinus strobus ‘Sarah Rachel’ This dwarf white pine features soft, thin, green needles and a densely branched pyramidal habit. Like a white pine in miniature. Grows about 3” per year to around 10’. Sun to part shade. Zone 4.

 

Pinus sylvestris ‘Albyn Prostrata’ Prostrate form of the Scot’s Pine. This blue-green cultivar forms a large spreading mat. Can be trained for height or left to creep along the ground. Excellent with other evergreens or in the rock garden. Sun. Zone 4.

 

Prunus pumila ‘Gus Melquist’ This prostrate sand cherry feature slender green leaves and small white flowers in spring. Red fruits develop later in summer followed by striking red fall color. Low and spreading. Sun to part shade. Zone 3.

 

Prunus x ‘Hally Jolivette’ This small shrub features a rounded habit with twiggy limbs. Pink flower buds appear in April, opening to reveal a cloud of delicate white flowers. Bloom usually lasts for up to two weeks. May grow to around 12’ without pruning. Mahogany-red fall color. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Prunus maritima Beach Plum Rugged upright native shrub bears clusters of delicate white flowers in spring. Small edible fruits on given years. Orange and red fall color. Drought tolerant and salt tolerant. Plant multiples for better fruit set. Grows to 5’. Sun. Zone 3. 

 

Rhododendron ‘Aglo’ This dwarf rhododendron features a compact, rounded form with dark green leaves. Pink flowers appear in Spring. Excellent foundations, shrub borders. Grows to 4’. Sun. Zone 4.

 

Rhododendron ‘Bloombux Blush’ This compact small-leaf rhododendron features blush pink flowers in spring. Slow growing and good for foundation planting or mixed shrub borders. Grows to about 2.5’. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Rhododendron ‘Ginny Gee’ This compact small leaf rhododendron features apple-blossom pink flowers in spring. Slow growing and good for foundation planting or mixed shrub borders. Grows to about 2.5’. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Rhododendron ‘Long’s yakusimanum’   Nice rhododendron for foundation planting and mixed beds. Low growing and compact, plants bears trusses of soft pink flowers in spring. New leaves have are covered in felt-like tomentum for a time. Slow-growing to about 3’. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Rhododendron myrtifolium  This excellent little leaf rhododendron features a dense, compact habit good for use in foundation plantings or mixed beds. Trusses of trumpet shaped pink flowers appear in late spring. Grows to about 3’. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Rhus aromatica ‘Lacette’  Improved cultivar features finely cut leaves and a compact densely-branched habit of growth. Wider than tall, spreading up to 6’ wide while growing just 4’ high. Spring flowers are a magnet for pollinators. Prune after flowering, if desired. Exceptional red Fall color. Sun to part shade. Zone 3. 

 

Salix purpurea ‘Nana’ An excellent choice for bringing a bit of texture and contrast to the garden. Slender, silvery-blue leaves and fine stems. New twigs are red in color. Can be shorn or left to billow in the wind. Grows to 5’. Sun. Zone 4.

 

Salix x ‘Little Flame’ Great for adding winter interest to the garden. ‘Little Flame’ willow features vibrant red-orange stems that practically glow in the winter landscape. Prune in spring to control size. Not tolerant of dry sites. Grows 6-8’ without pruning. Sun. Zone 4. 

 

Salix x ‘Swizzlestick’ ‘Swizzlestick’ features vibrant red-orange stems that practically glow in the winter landscape. Twisted limbs with narrow, dark green leaves in summer. Prune hard in spring to encourage new growth. Yellow fall color. Not tolerant of overly dry sites. Can grow to 20’ without pruning. Sun. Zone 4. 

 

Sarcococca hookeriana ‘Fragrant Valley’ Nice little evergreen for a part-shade to full shade part of the garden. Slender evergreen leaves and a compact habit. Plants bear fragrant, frilly white flowers tipped with red in early spring. Grows to 18”. Shade to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Sassafras albidum  Nice tree for larger landscapes. The sassafras tree features unique, finger-like leaves that turn fantastic shades of russet orange and red in the all. Tolerates a range of soil types. Grows to 40’ or more. Sun. Zone 4.

 

Sciadopitys verticillata ‘Joe Kozy’ Attractive narrow cultivar of the popular Japanese Umbrella Pine. Plants form a dense column of thick, deep-green needles on upright limbs. Good as a vertical specimen where space is limited. 7’x2’ wide in ten years. Sun to part shade. Zone 4.

 

Sciadopitys verticillata ‘Slim Jim’ Attractive narrow cultivar of the popular Japanese Umbrella Pine. Plant for a dense column of thick deep-green needles on upright limbs. Good as a vertical specimen where space is limited. 7’x2’ wide in ten years. Sun to part shade. Zone 4.

 

Spirea betulifolia ‘Glow Girl’ This compact spirea has chartreuse foliage all season long with small clusters of white flowers in early summer. Rounded in outline. Grows 3-4’ tall. Excellent for contrast. Sun. Zone 4.

 

Spirea x ‘Mini Gold’  Very sweet little plant features a compact rounded habit, very small golden-yellow leaves and panicles of light pink flowers in late spring. Use in rock gardens, foundation plantings and mixed beds, requires little to no pruning. Grows to about 18”. Sun to part shade. Zone 4.

 

Spirea ‘Poprocks Petite’  Very sweet little plant features a compact rounded habit, small green leaves and panicles of light pink flowers in late spring. Use in rock gardens, foundation plantings and mixed beds, requires little to no pruning. Grows to about 18”. Sun to part shade. Zone 4.

 

Spirea thunbergii ‘Ogon’ Rugged plant with feathery gold foliage. Plant bears white flowers in late spring. Great for adding color and texture to a mixed border. Sun to part shade. Grows to 4’. Zone 4. 

 

Stewartia pseudocamellia ‘Ballet’  Japanese Stewartia  Exceptional small tree with year round interest.  White Camellia-like flowers in July and a patchwork of exfoliating bark as plants mature. Red fall color. Very choice. Grows to 20’ or more. Sun. Zone (4)5.

 

Styrax obassia  This charming Snowbell features a compact, rounded form with upright, slightly sinuous limbs and clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers in early summer. Leaves are large. Trees grow to about 15-20’. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.

 

Taxodium distichum Bald Cypress Very nice tree for larger landscapes. This deciduous conifer features handsome bark and fine, feathery compound leaves. Leaves turn russet-gold in fall. Adaptable to wet or dry soils. Can grow to 50’ or more.  Sun. Zone 4.

 

Taxodium distichum ‘Peve Minaret’ Graceful upright form of the bald cypress. Grows taller than wide. Soft, feathery foliage. Fall color is tan to rust. Use as a specimen or in mixed plantings. Grows to 10’. Average to damp garden soil. Sun. Zone 4.

 

Taxodium ascendens ‘Prairie Sentinel’ Graceful upright form of the bald cypress. Grows taller than wide. Soft, feathery foliage. Fall color is tan to rust. Use as a specimen or in mixed plantings. Can grow to 40’ by just 10’ after many years. Average to damp garden soil. Sun. Zone 4.

 

Thuja occidentalis ‘Mr. Bowling Ball’ Compact and rounded in form, this dwarf arborvitae features thread-like green foliage. Great texture and form for foundation planting or mixed borders. Grows just 2-3’. Sun. Zone 3.

 

Viburnum prunifolium   Nice native Viburnum for naturalizing. Clusters of white flowers in spring followed by blue-black berries in late summer. Fall color is a nice blend of red hues. Can grow to 16’ or more. Sun to part shade. Zone 4.