March 13, 2018

 

Every year our Nursery Manager searches far and wide for a great selection of trees and shrubs, from the tried and true must-haves, to the unique and hard-to-find items that plant collectors seek. We asked our Nursery Manager, Vic, to give us his top picks to keep an eye out for this season. Follow the links to learn more about each plant.

 

Golden Duchess Hemlock-dwarf hemlock with golden yellow foliage

 

Golden Spirit Smoke Tree-foliage emerges lime green, matures to brilliant gold in summer, then turns coral, orange and red in fall.

 

Licorice Lollypop Hydrangea–electric pink double mophead flowers held upright on glossy black stems

 

Holger Juniper–two toned foliage. new growth is yellow backed by deep blue-green foliage

 

Dolcemente Rhododendron-salmon pink ruffled flowers with a yellow throat

 

Lemon Dream Rhododendron-soft pastel yellow flowers

 

Itoh Peonies-prolific bloomers and get a second set of blooms, resistant to blight