Exciting Trees + Shrubs for 2018
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
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
Melanie has been with the family garden center business since 1999, gaining hands-on experience in nearly every aspect–from cashiering and greenhouse production to bookkeeping, perennial buying, marketing, and store management. Now serving as Finance and Marketing Director, she combines her expertise with a passion for growing the business. She and her husband, Russ, have loved seeing how plants, gardening, and beautiful landscapes bring joy to our community.
