Plant of the Month – November
Shiny Xylosma Xylosma congestum Plant Form: Evergreen shrub, tree Water Use: Low, Moderate Mature Size: 8-15 ft. tall x 10-12 ft. wide Exposure: Full sun, part shade Bloom Time: Fall (September – November) Native to: China, Japan Hardiness: Cold hardy to 10°F Shiny Xylosma is a loose, spreading, graceful, evergreen shrub or small tree with arching branches that is used as a versatile hedge or privacy screen. Its shiny, clean, yellowish green leaves are its most attractive feature; new growth emerges […]
Plant of the Month – April
Red Tip PhotiniaFraser’s PhotiniaPhotinia x fraseri Plant Form: Evergreen shrub Water Use: Moderate Mature Size: 5-15 ft. tall x 5-15 ft. wide Exposure: Full sun, part sun Bloom Time: Spring (April) Native to: Asia Hardiness: Cold hardy to 0-5°F Red Tip Photinia is stunning in spring when its new growth flashes red at the tip of each stem. As the red foliage matures, it turns bronze, and then settles into a deep green. Additional pruning of branch tips encourages new red leaves […]
Plant of the Month – March
Lady Banks RoseRosa banksiae Plant Form: Evergreen to semi-deciduous vine Water Use: Low, moderate Mature Size: 15-20 ft. tall x 10-20 ft. wide Exposure: Full sun, part sun Bloom Time: Spring (March – May), Early Summer (June) Native to: China Hardiness: Cold hardy to 10°F Lady Banks Rose is a fast-growing, climbing vine that can easily cover a fence, trellis, arbor, or patio. Prized as a vigorous climber, this thornless vine explodes with clusters of slightly fragrant, yellow or white miniature flowers […]
