Foliage and bell-shaped flowers that bloom all summer make Abelia popular. This hybrid of two Chinese species is also the hardiest Abelia.
This low, spreading shrub makes a good ground cover. Its dark green leaves are red-tinged when young, and turn purplish in fall. Fragrant, bell-shaped, white flowers bloom from mid summer to mid fall.
This compact shrub is shorter and slightly less hardy than Glossy Abelia. Pink Abelia has darker pink flowers with orange throats.
Gray-green, 1-in.-long, triangular leaves and fragrant yellow flowers make this an excellent accent tree, barrier or screen shrub. Grows best in arid areas. Use on banks or slopes.
This tough, upright tree has a graceful, weeping shape. The grayish leaves grow to 18 in. long and ╜ in. wide, and contrast with the maroon bark. Light yellow flowers bloom in late winter to early spring.
Grown primarily for its weeping form and foliage, this tree has finely textured bluish grey leaves. Small yellow flowers appear sporadically in mid-spring. Espalier plants for a beautiful effect.
Used for centuries in Europe as a medicinal herb. Orange-red flowers with gold centers rise above deeply cut, dark green foliage. Forms green mats.
White flowers with violet-blue tips bloom on its wide-branching, compact flower stalks.
This dwarf with narrow grassy leaves and 1- to 1╜-ft.-tall flower stalks blooms generously in late spring and mid-autumn. Use for edging flower borders and lawns or in containers.
The most commonly planted Agapanthus has up to 100 pale blue to deep blue flowers that bloom through summer. There are also double and giant flowering varieties. Reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall.
Dense clusters of white flowers bloom from mid summer to early fall on 2- to 3-ft.-tall stems.
Its thick stem becomes crowded by spineless, pale green leaves. On older plants, a long-lasting spike appears, covered with greenish yellow flowers. The spike bends almost to the ground from spring to summer. After the bloom, the parent rosette dies, but small bulbs at the base continue to grow.
This perennial succulent looks like a giant, blue-gray artichoke, with its stiff, broad, gray-green leaves, each with a single dark spine at its pointed tip. Flower stems rise from the rosette and display creamy yellow flowers in summer.
The thick, sword shaped, often spiny, gray-green leaves are edged in white. They reach 36 in. long and 3 to 4 in. wide.
This fine-textured, twining vine has elegant bluish green, palmately compound leaves. The chocolate-purple flowers are noticeable, but not showy, and have a fragrance reminiscent of vanilla.
This fine-textured, twining vine has elegant bluish green, palmately compound leaves. The chocolate-purple flowers are noticeable, but not showy, and have a fragrance reminiscent of vanilla.
Its loose sprays of yellow-green flowers rise above the 15-in.-tall mounding plant. Use flowers and leaves in flower arrangements. Leaves are used in Europe as a medicinal herb.
One of the best Alders for home gardeners. The nitrogen-fixing bacteria in its roots enable it to use atmospheric nitrogen as a nutrient. Naturalized in the US, its wood was used to make clogs in Europe.
The new bark on this fast-growing pyramidal to pyramidal-rounded tree is glistening brown. Yellow catkins appear in late winter and early spring, followed by heart-shaped leaves.
The new bark on this fast-growing pyramidal to pyramidal-rounded tree is glistening brown. Yellow catkins appear in late winter and early spring, followed by heart-shaped leaves.
The leaves of this coarse shrub or small tree are somewhat wrinkled and dull dark green. Their undersides are pale green with rusty red hairs.
The leaves of this coarse shrub or small tree are somewhat wrinkled and dull dark green. Their undersides are pale green with rusty red hairs.
Its showy, 3- to 4-in.-wide, rose-pink flowers have yellow centers and bloom in late spring or early summer. Reaches 10 ft. tall.
Tubular yellow flowers in 3 ft. clusters hang high above rosettes of plump, gray-green leaves in spring and summer. Leaves are edged with soft spines. Reaches 18 to 24 in. tall and 6 to 8 ft. wide.
This deciduous, upright, dense shrub is 8 ft. high by 6 ft. wide, spreading with age. Pure white, bell-shaped, double flowers bloom mid-summer to frost. Can be trained into a tree-like shape.
This deciduous, upright, dense shrub is 8 ft. high by 6 ft. wide, spreading with age. Purple, bell-shaped flowers bloom mid-summer to frost. Can be trained into a tree-like shape.
This deciduous, upright, dense shrub is 8 ft. high by 6 ft. wide, spreading with age. White, bell-shaped flowers bloom generously from mid-summer to frost. Can be trained into a tree-like shape.
This deciduous, upright, dense shrub is 10 ft. high by 6 ft. wide, spreading with age. In summer, broadly bell-shaped, 2╜-to 4-in.-wide flowers bloom in red, purple, violet or white. Can be trained into a tree-like shape.
Fiery red new foliage and drooping clusters of waxy white flowers distinguish this round, evergreen shrub. Leaves turn dark green as they mature. Some varieties have variegated leaves.
It is grown for its anemone-like white flowers that have yellow stamens and a slight fragrance. The cultivar 'Elisabeth' is popular for its deep green leaves and multitudes of flower clusters.
Many single, rich rose-pink flowers bloom on 3-ft. plants from late summer until frost.
Pure white, nodding, fragrant flowers appear in late spring and bloom again during cool fall weather. Plants form dense, ground-covering colonies.
Cortland and Gravenstein are two popular choices. Regularly fertilize, prune, spray, and water for optimum fruit. Watch for apple maggots, codling moths, scab and fireblight.
Pure white flowers rise above a tuft of gray-green pubescent leaves. Plant under spring-blooming bulbs. Double, white- and pink-flowering types are also available.
Use this cone-shaped tree for background plantings, screens or hedges. Its bark is reddish-brown. Its many cultivars vary from 1 ╜ to 30 ft. high. Use dwarfs in foundation plantings.
Somewhat heat-tolerant, this hardy Arborvitae doesn't burn or discolor in winter. Its dense, compact, pyramidal shape makes it an excellent screen, specimen or hedge.
Its pointed, globe shape is densely covered with prickly green foliage. The bright, golden tips on foliage turn bronzy in winter. Cones start green and ripen to brown. Tolerates heat and drought. If grown in the northwest, its leaves are susceptible to a controllable blight.
This slow-growing, globe-shaped shrub reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide. Its tiny, fine, shiny, rich green leaves are arranged in flat sprays. The cones are yellowish green when young and turn brown when mature. Once established, it tolerates heat and drought.
This cone-shaped tree is often used in the South and Southwest for screens and hedges. It has a short trunk, a broad crown and deep green leaves. Tolerates heat and low humidity, but not wet soils.
This Mountain Ash is grown for its showy orange-red berries that ripen in late summer.
This is a perfect tree for the Midwest and plains states because of its winter hardiness and adaptation to hot, dry summers. Its dark green leaves turn yellow in fall. Once established, tolerates drought. Seedless varieties available.
Its creamy bark, heart-shaped leaves and yellow fall color make it a favorite native tree. Best in mountainous or northern climates. Elsewhere, insects and disease make it a short-lived tree.
A tall, American native wildflower tolerant of wet soils, it has clear, pink flowers with bright yellow centers.
Blossoms, which appear in late spring and early summer, are icy blue with yellow centers, on a strong stem.
Its yellow-speckled glossy leaves add bright foliage to shady areas.
Mature tree has a rounded crown. Creamy white flowers are insignificant. Prune to shape. Give some water to speed growth. Healthy trees are virtually pest-free.
This compact, low-spreading, evergreen Azalea has small, coral-colored flowers clustered into bouquets. Exquisite floral displays in spring.
Although developed to be grown in greenhouses, evergreen Florist Azaleas are also grown in the open air of coastal California. Low-growing and heavy blooming with pink to violet-red flowers.
The deep South is famous for this variety of Azalea. This vigorous, upright grower has 3-in. rose-purple to magenta flowers with a deep blotch.
The flowers on this 19th-century hybrid are small, mostly single and sometimes hose-in-hose. Plants are tiered or mounded. Many varieties are available. Plant in half sun.
The grooved, greenish brown stems of this grassy shrub are flattened on one side and turn black in their second season. Grows to 15 to 25 ft. tall and wide.
This dense shrub has soft green leaves that are tinged pink to bronze in spring, and turn purplish in winter. Star-shaped, white flowers bloom in summer, followed by red fruits.
This slow-growing shrub forms a dense mound. Glossy, dark green leaves have a strong scent when crushed. Star-shaped, white flowers bloom in summer, followed by red fruits.
A compact shrubby mound 12 to 18 in. tall by 2 ft. wide. Cupped, spring-green leaves turn reddish-purple in winter. Star-shaped, white flowers bloom in summer, followed by red fruits.
Dense branches of dark green foliage on stiff, upright, brilliant yellow, polished stems make this an especially good screen. Needs ample water. Reaches 10 to 25 ft. tall and wide.
Grows slowly to 8 ft. with its delicate leaves spreading horizontally. New growth starts out reddish, turning green with maturity.
Narrowly oblong, bright green leaves on this compact, arching, dense shrub turn brilliant orange-red in fall. Watch for thorns.
This deciduous dwarf variety has showy reddish-purple summer leaves that turn bright red in fall. Plant in full sun for best leaf color. Yellow flowers are tinged with purple.
The bright green leaves turn brilliant yellow to orange or red in fall. Bright red berries also appear on this upright, compact deciduous shrub in fall and last into winter. Reaches 3 to 6 ft. tall and wide. Also called Truehedge Columnberry.
This 2- to 3-ft.-tall deciduous shrub is colorful year-round. New leaves are a rich green and become glossy, dark green with maturity, turning yellow with red tinge in fall. Bright red fall berries last into winter.
Its colorful reddish-purple deciduous leaves turn bright red in fall. In shady locations, leaves are reddish-green. Its yellow flowers are tinged with purple.
This popular dwarf deciduous shrub has deep crimson leaves. Plant in full sun for best leaf color. Use as a low hedge or foundation planting. Resists rust. Grows in dry conditions and urban landscapes.
Deciduous rose-pink new leaves are mottled with deeper red purple splotches. They mature to deep reddish-purple and turn brilliant orange-red in fall.
This slow-growing evergreen is covered in smooth, glossy, dark green leaves with whitish undersides. They turn purplish in winter. Berries are blue-black. Reaches 3 to 6 ft. tall and wide.
This slow grower has the peculiar habit of growing faster on the shady side of the plant, but it eventually forms a tall cylindrical shape.
The formidable spines on this species curve at the tip like a fishhook. Blooms later than F. cylindraceaus, with yellow flowers often tinged with red.
Classic in shape and color, this is one of the most popular, widely grown cacti available. Protect from frost. Can be grown as a houseplant on a sunny window.
These beans have earned a spot in many flower gardens for their scarlet blossoms. Harvested young, the beans are a nutritious addition to any meal, and a good source of vitamins and minerals.
This All-America Selection winner combines the best of æKentucky WonderÆ and æBlue Lake.Æ Vigorous vines produce 8- to 9-in. round, dark green pods. Matures earlier than æBlue LakeÆ, only 58 days from seed.
This evergreen ground cover grows in sandy and rocky soils and on slopes where little else will grow. The dark green leaves turn reddish-bronze in fall. Easy to transplant. Tolerates seashore conditions.
Yellow-throated pink flowers cover this round, deciduous shrub in spring. Plant in partial shade for upright growth; in full sun for lower, denser growth.
Masses of trumpet-shaped clear pink flowers bloom in spring. Gray-green leaves drop in fall. Brown, flaky bark peels from stems in winter.
This fast-growing plant has upright arching branches covered with unique fruit in violet to metallic purple hues. Its green leaves turn yellow to purplish in the fall.
The leaves start out a light bluish gray on young slender stems. They turn dark green in summer and golden bronze in fall, lasting into winter on young trees or on the lower limbs of mature trees.
One of the most noble specimen trees, the crown often branches to the ground in a wide-spreading canopy of rich, dark green leaves. There are many garden varieties, some grown in containers.
Also known as Evans Begonia, it has glistening white flowers. If mulched heavily, it survives outdoors in winter. Susceptible to cyclamen mites, which distorts the leaves.
This series of Wax begonias is one of the best green-leafed varieties. Extra early blooming, they have uniform growth and large, vivid flowers.
Plant this hardy and compact dwarf variety in rock gardens and along the front edges of a perennial border. Its 1 to 2 in., cup-shaped white flowers bloom for months.
Although invasive, its masses of lavender-blue flower clusters in early summer makes this a favorite. Cut back old flower spikes to encourage new blossoms.
The best-known and easiest to grow of Alum Roots, its mounds of heart-shaped or round, lobed foliage are bronze to green in color. The flowers are white to coral to red.
Begin picking 7-to 10-in.-long leaves at about 50 to 60 days after sowing. Harvest 1 or 2 outer leaves at a time, which allows continued production of leaves.
Delicate and lacy, it's grown for its striking white bark, weeping side branches and fine-textured leaves. Prune in summer or fall. Because of pest problems, it doesn't live long.
Native Americans once used the white bark to cover their canoes and dwellings. The outer bark peels off to expose reddish-orange inner bark. The airy foliage turns yellow in fall. Thrives in the cool north.
This Birch's broadly pyramidal when young, becoming rounded with age. Tan bark peels in curling sheets, exposing the reddish brown inner bark. Established tree tolerates some heat and dry soil.
Native to streambanks and wet areas, it tolerates hot, humid climates. Young plants quickly grow into single- or multi-stemmed trees. Pinkish-white bark turns cinnamon-brown or black as the tree ages. Resists birch borer. Prone to chlorosis in alkaline soils.
Dense and fast-growing, this 10-ft.-tall shrub makes a good screen. Bright flowers appear in summer. Evergreen in mild climates. In cold areas, revives in spring after freezing to ground in winter.
Dense and fast-growing, this 10-ft.-tall shrub makes a good screen. Bright flowers appear in summer. Evergreen in mild climates. In cold areas, revives in spring after freezing to ground in winter.
This climbing vine is named for its small but spectacular berries, which develop through deepening shades of green, yellow and lilac to a rich porcelain-blue. The leaves are bright green, turning red in fall.
Deciduous, upright, slightly arching shrub. Dark, almost blue green, lustrous leaves turn red in fall. In spring, small white flowers bloom in profusion, followed by sweet, edible, blue black berries that ripen in late summer.
Masses of bright reddish-purple flower spikes appear on arching branch tips several times in spring and summer, and fade to lavender. Its narrow, dark green leaves have a lemon scent if bruised. Woody seed capsules last for years. Also known as C. c. 'Violaceous'.
This dwarf features blood-red blossoms and handsome, small blue-green leaves. The flowers attract hummingbirds.
This dwarf features blood-red blossoms and handsome, small blue-green leaves. The flowers attract hummingbirds.
This small tree has graceful weeping branches. Its red flowers bloom in late spring, early summer, and sporadically throughout the year. Needs ample water. Protect from strong winds.
A hardy, mounding shrub, its new leaves start out red, fading to green with yellow edges. Raspberry pink flowers and variegated foliage make this a colorful accent.
One of the hardiest and most reliable plants, this boasts brilliant red new leaves in full sun and bluish crimson flowers in shade. Grows back quickly from frost damage.
One of the hardiest and most reliable plants, this boasts brilliant red new leaves in full sun and bluish crimson flowers in shade. Grows back quickly from frost damage.
One of the hardiest and most reliable plants, this boasts brilliant red new leaves in full sun and bluish crimson flowers in shade. Grows back quickly from frost damage.
Bougainvilleas produce some of the showiest color displays of any vine. Vibrant colors including white, yellow, orange, pink, red, bronze, lavender and purple are available. Most cultivars are vigorous upright growers; others are shrubby or trailing. Beware of sharp thorns!
Bougainvilleas produce some of the showiest color displays of any vine. Vibrant colors including white, yellow, orange, pink, red, bronze, lavender and purple are available. Most cultivars are vigorous upright growers; others are shrubby or trailing. Beware of sharp thorns!
Bougainvilleas produce some of the showiest color displays of any vine. Vibrant colors including white, yellow, orange, pink, red, bronze, lavender and purple are available. Most cultivars are vigorous upright growers; others are shrubby or trailing. Beware of sharp thorns!
Among the hardiest of Boxwoods, it's the best choice for northern climates. Its bright green foliage turns brown-bronze in cold winters, which can be unattractive.
This evergreen shrub forms a broad mound that reaches 3 ft. tall and wide. The small, fine-textured leaves are dark green.
Hardier than B. sempervirens and less popular than its varieties, this evergreen shrub grows 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide. Trim in summer. Mulch around plants to keep roots cool. Don't let soil become waterlogged.
Slower growing and shorter than other Boxwoods, this forms a dense mass of oval, bright green leaves. Usually clipped to 20 to 30 in. tall and wide.
Slower growing and shorter than other Boxwoods, this forms a dense mass of oval, bright green leaves. Usually clipped to 20 to 30 in. tall and wide.
Graced with tiny pink flowers, this plant is also called Diosma pulchra. Some may reach 10 ft. high, though a 5 ft. height is more common.
Many tiny white flowers bloom on this mounded evergreen shrub, which is also sold as Diosma reevesii or D. alba. Grows 5-ft. tall by 5-ft. wide in acidic or sandy soil.
This ground cover offers single, pink flowers for sunny areas. From the mountains of Europe.
An All-America Selection winner resistant to downy mildew, the compact heads are 8 to 9 in. across on medium-sized plants. The small, tight green buds last longer than most, but once main heads are cut it produces few offshoots. Harvest 58 days from planting.
This is a low-mounding Broom with soft cream-yellow flowers.
Rare "true blue" flowers bloom in airy clusters on 12 to 18 in. high stems. Types with variegated leaves, with creamy white or white borders or silver spots, are available.
Prune, as a single-trunked tree, multi-trunked shrub or hedge, to keep the shiny, evergreen foliage dense. Tiny greenish-yellow flowers yield black fruit.
Prune, as a single-trunked tree, multi-trunked shrub or hedge, to keep the shiny, evergreen foliage dense. Tiny greenish-yellow flowers yield black fruit.
For small gardens and large containers, this Butterfly BushÆs dwarf spreading habit and small leaves and flowers fit well. Prune to shape.
Extra-long spikes of deep pink fragrant flowers, plus attractive gray-green leaves, make this Dutch cultivar a highly desirable Butterfly Bush.
The richer color of the purplish-red flowers makes this one of the best of the red Butterfly Bushes.
Shoots of arching, spikelike flowers emerge from dark green leaves with white, feltlike undersides. Although most common cultivars of the deciduous or semievergreen Butterfly Bush bloom purple, it is shown here in white.
Evergreen in warmer climates, its dark green leaves form dense mats or mounds. Blue, rose or white flowers bloom on 2-in.-tall spikes from late spring to early summer. Has no runners.
The attractive green to bronzy-green leaves grow rapidly. After blue flowers appear in spring, mow or trim old blossoms. Easy to divide. Don't let it dry out.
Accent any garden with this BroomÆs vigorous, garnet-red flowers highlighted with a narrow band of gold.
Its large clusters of waxy, pinkish-white blooms appear in early to late April, before the leaves and have a Gardenia-like fragrance. Evergreen in southern areas, it reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall by 4 to 5 ft. wide.
The yellow flowers with protruding red stamens last all summer on this small tree or shrubs. Needs heat to bloom. Give some deep watering in arid climates.
The yellow flowers with protruding red stamens last all summer on this small tree or shrubs. Needs heat to bloom. Give some deep watering in arid climates.
This vigorous bush has intensely deep purple flowers.
The large silver-white blossoms are perfect for a white flower garden.
æSavoyÆ varieties are large tasty plants with crinkly green leaves reaching 2 ft. in diameter. The heads of this early-maturing variety weigh from 3 to 5 lb. An All-America Selection winner, it resists heat and frost. Where cabbage are susceptible to fusarium yellows, use this or other resistant varieties.
This broad, rounded shrub exudes a strawberry-banana-pineapple scent. The chocolate-red flowers develop into urn-shaped fruits that last all winter.
Japanese Camellias are the most popular of all camellias, with over 2000 named cultivars that offer a wide range of spectacular flower types, colors and bloom periods. Leaves are an attractive dark green, thick and leathery.
Sasanqua Camellias have small, attractive green leaves. Numerous cultivars offer a wide range of flower types and colors; several are fragrant; some grow prostrate; others can be trained to espalier up walls and trellises. More sun-tolerant than Japanese Camellias.
Large, deep red, peony-shaped flowers with a slight fragrance bloom on this vigorous, upright-growing bushy shrub.
Delicate white single blossoms, often blushed pink, bloom on a spreading plant, which you can easily espalier against walls or train over trellises.
Large, semi-double white flowers with ruffled petals bloom on an upright, bushy plant. Sprays of foliage and flowers make striking floral arrangements.
Wide-open, bright red flowers with showy yellow stamens bloom in winter on this upright, densely leafed, deep green shrub. Bring container plants inside for winter color.
This container plant spreads rampantly by ground-hugging runners. Best grown in pots or hanging baskets, in partial shade. White-flowering forms are available.
The many trumpet-shaped flowers, 2 to 3 in. wide and bright salmon-red, attract hummingbirds.
This low, matlike, deep green ground cover brings forth pure white flower clusters that cover the plant for several weeks in spring.
This Canna is similar to æBlack Knight,Æ but with green leaves and bright red flowers.
This grand, slow-growing cactus may not form "arms" until it is well over 50 years old. Can be grown in containers for many years to ensure proper drainage.
Brightly colored, its leaves are edged with pink and cream, which complement its bluish purple flowers. New growth is burgundy-red. DoesnÆt like dry soil. Plant in full sun for best leaf color.
One of the most popular varieties, it has bronzy leaves and purple flowers. Also sold as æBronze BeautyÆ and æPurpurea.Æ Plant in full sun to maintain bronzy leaf color.
In early summer, this fast-growing, coarsely textured tree blooms in white flowers with yellow stripes. Resists oak root fungus. 'Aurea' has soft yellow leaves. Dwarf variety, 'Nana,' never blooms.
The longest-blooming of any annual Vinca, its many large flowers are vibrant rose and pink, pale pink with a deep pink eye, and light rose with a deep pink eye.
This wide-spreading 1 ft. tall ground cover or low shrub is a California coastal native. Fragrant flowers are blue to purple. Spiny, dark green foliage is deer-resistant. In hot climates, protect from afternoon sun, and water occasionally.
This wide-spreading 1 ft. tall ground cover or low shrub is a California coastal native. Fragrant flowers are blue to purple. Spiny, dark green foliage is deer-resistant. In hot climates, protect from afternoon sun, and water occasionally.
This 12 to 20 ft. tall shrub, easily trained as a small tree, has light blue flower spikes, 3 to 5 in. long, which complement the large, dark green leaves.
This 12 to 20 ft. tall shrub, easily trained as a small tree, has light blue flower spikes, 3 to 5 in. long, which complement the large, dark green leaves.
Its massive trunk holds tiered, wide-spreading branches. The lowest branches sweep the ground. Stiff, dark or bright green leaves contrast with grayish pink cones. Reaches 40 to 60 ft. in height.
Its massive trunk holds tiered, wide-spreading branches. The lowest branches sweep the ground. Stiff, dark or bright green leaves contrast with grayish pink cones. Reaches 40 to 60 ft. in height.
Stiff, dull green or bright blue-gray needles cover its upright branches. Barrel-shaped female cones are pale green, ripening to brown, while males are always pale brown. Won't transplant.
Stiff, dull green or bright blue-gray needles cover its upright branches. Barrel-shaped female cones are pale green, ripening to brown, while males are always pale brown. Won't transplant.
This tree has silver-blue needles and tolerates air pollution, but not wet soils. On young trees, pinch branch tips or cut back to encourage compactness. Limbs break under heavy loads of snow.
This tree has silver-blue needles and tolerates air pollution, but not wet soils. On young trees, pinch branch tips or cut back to encourage compactness. Limbs break under heavy loads of snow.
The softest and lightest textured of the cedars, its drooping branches bear needles in shades of green, blue and gray. Best cedar for hot, humid climates. Watch for chlorosis in alkaline soils.
The softest and lightest textured of the cedars, its drooping branches bear needles in shades of green, blue and gray. Best cedar for hot, humid climates. Watch for chlorosis in alkaline soils.
The æKimonoÆ series offers plume-type flowers on low-growing, 8 to 10 in. plants. Grow in containers. All 10 colors in the series have green leaves, except for æKimono RedÆ which has bronze foliage. æKimono BlushÆ has bicolor pink and cream flowers.
This domed, perennial succulent grows in a tight basal rosette of spineless, white-striped, white-edged, blue-green leaves. After 20 to 30 years, cream flowers bloom in spring and summer on a tall stem. Slow-growing.
Popular, its many white woolly leaves grow to 6 in. A rock garden favorite, it can be invasive. Grows even in sand. Varieties æSilver CarpetÆ and æYo-YoÆ are more refined and compact than others.
Five-petaled red, orange, pink or white flowers bloom in abundance on this vigorous shrub in early spring. Round green-yellow fruits follow. Cut stems in bud, bloom indoors.
This popular Flowering Quince with double apricot-pink flowers has a low spreading habit.
Large tomato-red flowers fill this low-spreading shrub.
The cultivars of these small-to-medium trees offer fine flower display. 'Amanogawa,' a narrow columnar tree, bears semidouble pink flowers. 'Kwanzan' has double pink flowers. The semidouble white flowers of 'Mt. Fuji' are also fragrant. 'Shirofugen' has double white and pink flowers. All need well-drained soil.
This ornamental tree has shiny dark green leaves, single pink flowers and handsome red-bronze bark. Foliage blazes orange in fall. It lives long (30 to 50 years). Well-drained soil is essential. Plant with enough space to develop properly. Won't tolerate smog.
Can get 15 to 25 ft. tall, but its slow, open growth usually reaches 6 to 8 ft. Its fragrant, white flowers turn into fruits, which change from green to deep red, at which point they are edible. Coppery green leaves deepen to purplish or red in cold weather.
This vigorous tree has graceful arching branches. In early spring, its almond-scented white to pink flowers open before the leaves. The small fruits are shiny and black. Needs well-drained soil.
Showy, 8 to 10 in., deep red flowers appear in late spring. This upright, broadly rounded shade tree reaches 30-40 ft. tall and 20-30 ft. wide.
Showy, 8 to 10 in., deep red flowers appear in late spring. This upright, broadly rounded shade tree reaches 30-40 ft. tall and 20-30 ft. wide.
This popular shade tree has large, dark green leaves and pink to red flowers. Leaf, twig and fruit litter make this a messy tree and a poor choice for planting along streets and pathways.
Its silver-edged leaves form a neat mounding ground cover or container plant. Small yellow flowers clusters appear in fall. Prohibited in some areas since it is a host to white rust.
Its silver-edged leaves form a neat mounding ground cover or container plant. Small yellow flowers clusters appear in fall. Prohibited in some areas since it is a host to white rust.
These spectacular flowering vines vary in shape from large open saucers to tiny pendulous bells. Hundreds of cultivars are available in a multitude of colors. Most cultivars are hybrids of European and Asian species.
A summer-blooming Clematis, its 7-in.-wide, rosy-mauve flowers have chocolate-purple pods, called anthers, at the end of the stamens.
An improved version of C. Jackmanii, its large, dark violet-purple flowers grow up to 5 in. across. Watch for mildew in shady locations.
In late summer and early fall, this vigorous grower has masses of white, citrusy-scented flowers that fade into feathery seed heads, and last until winter.
This scented, late-spring bloomer has double white flowers, 4 to 5 in. wide, with a hint of green at their bases.
One of the hardiest and more popular Clematis, the 5- to 6-in. wide, bright magenta flowers appear in summer and fall.
An old favorite, the 6- to 7-in.-wide, creamy white flowers bloom in June and September.
A generous bloomer, its mauve-pink petals have carmine bars. The 8-in.-wide flowers bloom from May to June and again in September. Flowers fade in full sun.
This summer bloomer has 5- to 6-in.-wide, carmine-red flowers and golden stamens.
Along with the fragrant white variety, two others, with deep pink and with pastel pink flowers, are available. Grow in soil similar to that for Rhododendrons.
This is a pale pink-flowering variety from the white-flowering species.
This deciduous shrub has bushy, leathery, heavily veined leaves on arching branches. White spring flowers are followed by brilliant red fall berries in fall.
This deciduous shrub has bushy, leathery, heavily veined leaves on arching branches. White spring flowers are followed by brilliant red fall berries in fall.
The berries on this compact shrub begin green, turn red and finally ripen in fall to purplish-black. The leaves are dark green above and paler beneath. Give some summer water.
A favorite eucalyptus for the lower desert regions of Arizona, it tolerates heat, drought, wind and many soil types. It has a dense crown of blue-green leaves. Prune to shape this medium-sized tree.
Clusters of small, fragrant, brilliant golden flower heads rise from the arching branches of this graceful tree. Messy brown fruit follows, but the finely divided, feathery gray-green or blue-green leaves last throughout the year. Stake until well rooted. Prune after bloom.
Clusters of small, fragrant, brilliant golden flower heads rise from the arching branches of this graceful tree. Messy brown fruit follows, but the finely divided, feathery gray-green or blue-green leaves last throughout the year. Stake until well rooted. Prune after bloom.
This Acacia is like Golden Mimosa, but with new leaves that range from lavender to purple, and a less spreading shape.
This Acacia is like Golden Mimosa, but with new leaves that range from lavender to purple, and a less spreading shape.
Entwine this vigorous vine around a tree trunk or use it as a ground cover. Its tiny flowers are violet-purple. Tolerates full sun and wind.
Entwine this vigorous vine around a tree trunk or use it as a ground cover. Its tiny flowers are violet-purple. Tolerates full sun and wind.
This wide-spreading bank or ground cover produces coral-red fruit that's white underneath. Usually reaches a height of only 1 to 2 ft.
This broad-spreading tree has unique ridged and furrowed bark that develops corklike patterns on its trunk and wide-spreading branches. Leaves and fruit smell like turpentine when crushed.
Named after the Bearberry Manzanita for its comparable trailing branches of evergreen foliage that root as they grow along the ground and for its persistent showy red fruit. Use a glossy dense mat of Bearberry Cotoneaster to cascade over walls or trail down a sloping bank. Less susceptible to insects and disease than most other Cotoneasters, but watch for mites.
This shrub, which grows only 6 to 12 in. high, has long prostrate branches that root along the ground, glossy green foliage and red fruits. Less susceptible to insects and disease than most other Cotoneasters.
Named after the Bearberry Manzanita for its comparable trailing branches of evergreen foliage that root as they grow along the ground and for its persistent showy red fruit. Use a glossy dense mat of Bearberry Cotoneaster to cascade over walls or trail down a sloping bank. Less susceptible to insects and disease than most other Cotoneasters, but watch for mites.
This shrub, which grows only 6 to 12 in. high, has long prostrate branches that root along the ground, glossy green foliage and red fruits. Less susceptible to insects and disease than most other Cotoneasters.
This evergreen shrub is covered with dark green, oval leaves with bluish white undersides. Produces small white flowers in mid-summer, then clusters of deep red berries that last into winter.
Its dark green leaves turn reddish in fall and are followed by bright red fruit in winter. Its low-growing, densely foliated branches root as they creep along the soil.
Its dark green leaves turn reddish in fall and are followed by bright red fruit in winter. Its low-growing, densely foliated branches root as they creep along the soil.
This evergreen shrub's tightly matted branches are covered with dull green leaves. Pinkish white flowers are followed by bright red fruits. Reaches 6 ft. tall and 3 ft. wide. Won't tolerate wet soils.
The flat horizontal branches are arranged in a distinctive fishbone pattern that draws attention in rock gardens, trailing over walls or along sloping banks. Espalier Rock Cotoneaster for emphasis. Semideciduous in mild climates. Prune stray vertical branches to maintain prostrate habit.
This vigorous, upright, free-fruiting plant has a distinctive branching which forms a herringbone pattern.
The flat horizontal branches are arranged in a distinctive fishbone pattern that draws attention in rock gardens, trailing over walls or along sloping banks. Espalier Rock Cotoneaster for emphasis. Semideciduous in mild climates. Prune stray vertical branches to maintain prostrate habit.
This vigorous evergreen shrub needs little care. White flowers appear in early summer, followed by clusters of bright red fruits. Reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall and wide. Won't tolerate wet soils. Use low growing and trailing forms as ground covers.
The faster-growing bright green mixes nicely with gray-leaved plants.
The faster-growing bright green mixes nicely with gray-leaved plants.
This plant is slower growing than the green-leaved type, and contrasts nicely when planted with it.
This plant is slower growing than the green-leaved type, and contrasts nicely when planted with it.
Single, deep pink flowers emerge from red buds on this rounded tree. Its glossy, red fruits change to orange in late fall and last into winter. Reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall and wide.
Dense red buds become rosy pink flowers then fade to white on these broad, spreading trees. Reddish-yellow fruit follow flowers. Resists apple scab and mildew. Some problems with fireblight.
The dark red green leaves on this rounded tree turn purplish in fall. Its buds open to single, pink to rose-pink flowers, followed by small, bright red fall fruits that last into winter.
The dark red green leaves on this rounded tree turn purplish in fall. Its buds open to single, pink to rose-pink flowers, followed by small, bright red fall fruits that last into winter.
This compact bush blooms profusely in alternating years. Its pink buds open into fragrant white flowers. Bright red fruit lasts into winter. Resistant but not immune to fireblight and leaf spot.
This compact bush blooms profusely in alternating years. Its pink buds open into fragrant white flowers. Bright red fruit lasts into winter. Resistant but not immune to fireblight and leaf spot.
This is one of the hardiest and most adaptable of all low-growing Cotoneasters. The Cranberry Cotoneaster's large cranberry-red fruit persist into winter. Particularly effective on banks and along walls where its branches can trail downward. Its glossy dark green leaves turn reddish-purple in the fall.
This is one of the hardiest and most adaptable of all low-growing Cotoneasters. The Cranberry Cotoneaster's large cranberry-red fruit persist into winter. Particularly effective on banks and along walls where its branches can trail downward. Its glossy dark green leaves turn reddish-purple in the fall.
Bright, cranberry-red berries grow on this multi-stemmed shrub well into winter. The dark green, maple-like leaves often turn a maroon-red in fall. Clusters of small, white, fertile flowers are surrounded by sterile flowers. Grows rapidly in wet soils. Varieties from dwarf forms to yellow-berried shrubs are available.
Popular, hardy and long-lived, it has many magenta-pink flowers. Spreading mounds of lobed leaves turn crimson-red in fall.
The pointed, ╝-in., oval leaves resemble Baby's Tears. Summer brings a liberal sprinkling of light blue starlike flowers. Tough enough to take foot traffic.
This 1 ╜ to 2 ╜-ft. tall, bright green, glossy shrub tolerates coastal wind and salt spray. Slightly fragrant flowers are light blue. Can be damaged by cold.
This 1 ╜ to 2 ╜-ft. tall, bright green, glossy shrub tolerates coastal wind and salt spray. Slightly fragrant flowers are light blue. Can be damaged by cold.
This dense, evergreen ground cover's stems spread horizontally and quickly root in the soil. In winter, its crinkled, deep green leaves turn a purplish red. Prune to control and direct growth.
A tough, fast-growing vine that grows practically anywhere. It tolerates coastal conditions, drought, heat, pollution and poor soils. Its deep green leaves turn vivid scarlet in fall, especially in full sun.
A tough, fast-growing vine that grows practically anywhere. It tolerates coastal conditions, drought, heat, pollution and poor soils. Its deep green leaves turn vivid scarlet in fall, especially in full sun.
The hanging rosy-red spring flowers yield edible bluish-black berries. Rapid spring growth with sufficient moisture. Prune to shape and control growth. Keep dry in late fall to promote dormancy.
Grown as a commercial Christmas tree, this blue-green conifer has flat sprays of scalelike leaves. In dry, hot climates, susceptible to spider mites. Prone to canker fungus and bagworm.
Pink petals, edged with white, lie flat in Collarette-type Dahlias. All but dwarf forms require staking.
This apricot-pink, anemone-type Dahlia has daisylike flowers with a single outer ring of petals and clusters of inner petals. Medium height, and excellent for containers and borders.
This seed-propagated strainhas large, single flowers in pink and crimson.
Use this easy-to-grow variety of a garden favorite in containers, edging, and perennial or wild gardens. Replace every 2 to 3 years. Tolerates partial shade. Watch for aphids.
One of the easiest Daphnes to grow. The white flowers fade to pink. In warmer climates, it's semi-evergreen to evergreen. Use in borders, around foundations or at woodland's edge.
The leathery foliage has thin yellow margins and fragrant reddish purple flowers with nearly white throats. Needs at least 3 hours of shade daily.
Dense clusters of flowers bloom on this perennial ground cover in late spring to early summer . Can become invasive.
A Pacific hybrid, it comes in a range of light sky-blue tones with white eyes. Flowers bloom up to 3 in. across. This plant requires staking.
Perfect for the small garden, it is upright, compact and fine textured. Covered with white flowers in spring, it turns reddish in fall. In hot summers, likes some afternoon shade.
Perfect for the small garden, it is upright, compact and fine textured. Covered with white flowers in spring, it turns reddish in fall. In hot summers, likes some afternoon shade.
In late spring, D. gracilis displays large, showy clusters of 5-petaled white flowers on bright green foliage. Its branches gracefully arch to 3 ft. high and 3-5 ft. wide. Dense spreading habit.
The branches of its multi-stemmed clumps are drooping. Tubular, ╜ in., violet-blue flowers bloom on stems that may have spines. Fruit clusters are 1 to 6 in. long. Good in containers.
The brilliant lilac-violet berries mature in autumn on upright arching branches. Best fruiting occurs when planted in groups.
This 3-ft.-tall, long-blooming Foxglove flowers 5 months after being started from seed. Often used as an annual bedding plant.
Colorful year-round, its clusters of small flowers are surrounded by large, ruby red bracts. New leaves are reddish, turning dark green, then red again in fall. Clusters of bright red fall berries last after leaves have fallen.
Colorful year-round, its clusters of small flowers are surrounded by large, ruby red bracts. New leaves are reddish, turning dark green, then red again in fall. Clusters of bright red fall berries last after leaves have fallen.
This small tree or shrub has bright yellow flowers in March and April. They develop into bright red, edible fruits that attract birds. No serious pests. Transplant as ball and burlap. Tolerates alkaline soils.
This small tree or shrub has bright yellow flowers in March and April. They develop into bright red, edible fruits that attract birds. No serious pests. Transplant as ball and burlap. Tolerates alkaline soils.
The creamy yellow flowers develop into strawberry-like fleshy fruit. The dark, lustrous evergreen leaves turn a bronzy fall color. Fruit causes litter. Wind tolerant.
The creamy yellow flowers develop into strawberry-like fleshy fruit. The dark, lustrous evergreen leaves turn a bronzy fall color. Fruit causes litter. Wind tolerant.
The most popular flowering dogwood, its white, pink or red flower bracts develop in spring. Needs well-drained soils, fertilizer and summer moisture. Mulch to maintain cool, moist soil. Transplant as ball and burlap. Won't tolerate air pollution.
These small trees have creamy white flowers, attractive raspberry-like fruit and excellent scarlet fall color. Bark peels on mature trees. Transplant as ball and burlap in early spring. Won't tolerate drought or wet conditions. Protect from strong winds.
This low-branched tree or large shrub produces clusters of star-shaped, yellowish white flowers in early summer. Fruits are blue-black. Its bright green leaves turn reddish purple in fall. Easily transplanted.
This low-branched tree or large shrub produces clusters of star-shaped, yellowish white flowers in early summer. Fruits are blue-black. Its bright green leaves turn reddish purple in fall. Easily transplanted.
The small flowers on this spreading shrub or tree are surrounded by four large, colorful pink or red bracts. Dark green leaves turn red and purple in fall. Clusters of red berries last after leaves have fallen.
The small flowers on this spreading shrub or tree are surrounded by four large, colorful pink or red bracts. Dark green leaves turn red and purple in fall. Clusters of red berries last after leaves have fallen.
This shrub spreads by underground stems, producing large clumps of dark green leaves that turn reddish purple in fall. Star-shaped, white flowers are followed by white fruits. Spreads 10 to 15 ft. wide.
The sight of cardinals searching for food among the brilliant red branches of Redtwig Dogwood in a snow-covered landscape is unforgettable. Tiny white flowers, white fruit and purplish-red fall color make this a four-season ornamental shrub.
This multistemmed shrub or small tree has dark green leaves with creamy, irregular margins. The leaves turn reddish purple in fall. Small, star-shaped, yellow flowers are followed by bright red, edible fruits.
This multistemmed shrub or small tree has dark green leaves with creamy, irregular margins. The leaves turn reddish purple in fall. Small, star-shaped, yellow flowers are followed by bright red, edible fruits.
These vigorous, upright shrubs have blood-red stems and creamy white flowers in late spring and early summer. Whitish fruits follow flowers. Leaves are gray-green with creamy white margins.
This shrub's yellow upright-arching branches, tiny white spring flowers, white fruit and dependable fall color make it a popular accent.
This fast-growing twining vine has yellowish-green flowers that appear in June or July among densely layered foliage.
From a distance, its flat, nearly round pads look like "bunny ears"--hence the plant's name. Medium-sized cactus, but smaller in dish gardens, containers, and as a house plant.
The soft, velvety leaves make it a favorite as an edging, in parking strips, rock gardens and herb gardens that are within reach. May rot in humid areas. The fuzzy spikes of purple flowers are not showy. The variety æSilver Carpet,Æ which rarely flowers, is more compact.
This dwarf Coneflower grows 2 to 3 ft. tall and has rose-pink flowers.
Eggplant is actually a short-lived semi-tropical perennial, though normally it's grown as an annual. Small bushes grow 24 in. tall and wide with lavender flowers.
The waxy leaves have yellow centers and green margins.
This spiny evergreen shrub has wavy olive-green leaves dotted with brown. Look for clustered fragrant flowers and red fruits dusted with silver. Prune this Japanese native to control suckers.
Don't mistake inferior elms, such as U. pumila, for this fine-textured, fast-growing specimen or shade tree. Fall color is yellow to reddish-orange.
A slow-growing shrub with hanging, red-veined bell-shaped flowers, and dark green whorled leaves which flame brilliant orange or red in fall. Flowers come in yellow-green or shades of white, pink and red.
This upright shrub bears creamy yellow flowers with red veins and red tips.
This plant resembles 'Bowles mauve,' but is smaller, with a deeper purple flower.
The glossy dark green foliage contrasts with the long-blooming rosy-red flowers. Compact and large flowered varieties available.
Usually trimmed into a low hedge, it reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall. Its large, oval leaves are dark green. Greenish white flowers are sometimes followed by rounded pink fruits with orange seeds.
This dense, deciduous, spreading shrub makes an excellent hedge or screen. Its dark green leaves turn brilliant red in the fall. Small, greenish yellow flowers appear in early summer. Scattered fruits are bright orange-red. Plant against dark evergreens. Spreads 6 to 10 ft. wide.
It's about half as high as the species and is just as wide as it is tall. An excellent hedge or screen, its leaves turn brilliant red in the fall. Greenish yellow flowers are inconspicuous and are followed by small red fruits. Twigs are corky and winged. Looks very interesting in winter. If grown in full sun, soil should not be very dry.
This dense, mounding, evergreen dwarf reaches 12 to 18 in. tall and wide. Small, round, pinkish-red fruits follow greenish-white flowers. Easy to transplant in spring or early fall.
This dense, mounding, evergreen dwarf reaches 12 to 18 in. tall and wide. Small, round, pinkish-red fruits follow greenish-white flowers. Easy to transplant in spring or early fall.
This low-growing evergreen shrub has dark green leaves with golden-yellow margins.
The rounded, dark green leaves of this evergreen shrub have irregular white margins. Leaves become pink-tinged in fall and winter. Its tiny, greenish white flowers are followed by pea-sized, pinkish red fruits.
Compact, upright, densely branched shrub with large, leathery, oval, glossy dark green leaves blotched with yellow. In summer, small greenish white flowers sometimes followed by round pink fruits. 5 to 10 ft. tall, 3 to 6 ft. wide. If grown in full sun, soil should not be allowed to get very dry.
This cold-hardy, upright, dense shrub has large dark green, golden-margined leaves. Small greenish-white flowers usually followed by round pink fruits. Tolerates high temperatures, wind and salt spray.
This rambling, evergreen ground cover reaches 2 to 3 ft. in height. Its dark green leaves turn purple in fall and winter. The greenish white flowers are followed by fruits with pinkish red hulls.
This rambling, evergreen ground cover reaches 2 to 3 ft. in height. Its dark green leaves turn purple in fall and winter. The greenish white flowers are followed by fruits with pinkish red hulls.
The dark green leaves on this vigorous evergreen shrub are partially white-veined. Use as a hedge or espalier. Also good in tubs, since mature plants tolerate dry spells.
This evergreen creeping shrub grows 4 to 8 in. tall and 2 to 3 ft. wide. The thin green leaves are edged with white or cream, turning pinkish in winter. Tolerates dry soil, once established.
This evergreen creeping shrub grows 4 to 8 in. tall and 2 to 3 ft. wide. The thin green leaves are edged with white or cream, turning pinkish in winter. Tolerates dry soil, once established.
This upright shrub has large, leathery green leaves with silvery white margins. Greenish white flowers are sometimes followed by pink fruits. Reaches 3 to 6 ft. tall and wide. When planted in full sun, keep soil moist.
This upright, densely branched shrub has leathery green leaves with creamy white margins. Pink fruits sometimes follow greenish white flowers. Reaches 3 to 6 ft. tall and wide. In full sun, keep soil moist.
The oblong, evergreen or semi-evergreen leaves make it a useful screen or hedge. The inconspicuous flowers develop into pinkish fruit with red seeds against light green leaves. In northern climates, it's deciduous or semi-deciduous. Usually a rounded shrub, but sometimes prostrate and rooting where branches touch the ground. Tolerates wind and salt spray. Prune to shape at any time.
This hardy evergreen or semi-evergreen is used as a hedge or espalier. It sometimes roots where its branches touch the ground. Its greenish white flowers are followed by rounded pinkish fruits. Tolerates cold to nearly 0░F, poor soil conditions, high temperatures, and wind and salt spray.
Use as an upright shrub or train as a trailing or climbing plant. Very cold-hardy. Its thick textured leaves are medium to dark green.
Use as an upright shrub or train as a trailing or climbing plant. Very cold-hardy. Its thick textured leaves are medium to dark green.
Seen climbing trees, chimneys and rock walls, this plant's aerial rootlets attach themselves to anything they touch. Once established, Wintercreeper Euonymus tolerates coastal wind and salt spray, heat, poor soils, shade and drought. The leaves are dark green with serrated edges.
Seen climbing trees, chimneys and rock walls, this plant's aerial rootlets attach themselves to anything they touch. Once established, Wintercreeper Euonymus tolerates coastal wind and salt spray, heat, poor soils, shade and drought. The leaves are dark green with serrated edges.
Tight spirals of triangular leaves and clusters of greenish yellow flowers bloom on 1-year-old growth. Use in containers or trailing over rock walls.
Easy care and long-lasting bright yellow bloom for most of the year make it useful as edging, filler, background plant or low screen. Cut back side branches to control size. Good for rock gardens.
Sometimes sold as Cyathea cooperi, this graceful fern can grow best in a humid atmosphere. At a rate of 1 ft. to 6 ft. each year, it eventually reaches 20 ft. by 12 ft. wide.
The fertile fronds in the center of this fern look like cinnamon sticks.
These male ferns produce elegant, frilly fronds up to 3 ft. long and spread if spores fall in the right conditions.
One of the prettiest ferns and one of the earliest, it leafs out with spring flowers. Easy to grow, this US native has dainty, finger-like fronds with black stems which grow to 2 ft. tall.
One of the finest medium-sized hardy ferns for the rock garden, woodland or shady garden, its graceful fronds are flushed with silvery grey. Stems are wine red.
This fern is invasive, so plant carefully in woodland or other shady areas. Many frond variations, with cresting and plume-like protrusions, are available.
Use this in the Eastern United States in shady plantings for a woodsy look. This fern does not spread and makes a fine specimen.
The shiny green fronds of this male fern provide a nice foil for other woodland plants, such as Trilliums and Cyclamen.
Tall and elegant, its rusty new fronds unfurl slowly, revealing bright green leaflets. The young fronds are cooked and eaten in some parts of the world.
This medium-sized fern grows well in moist to seasonally dry shady areas. Does best in rich, organic soils. Use as ground cover under trees and in mixed shady borders. Prune off dead or damaged fronds.
This ground cover has slender, silvery blue leaves and grows in clumps. Prefers cool climates, and no foot traffic.
One of the most shade tolerant lawn grasses, this dark green, fine-textured, cool-season grass is used mostly in blends or on slopes too steep to mow. Mow to 2-3 in., or use in meadows. Doesn't like soggy sites.
One of the most shade tolerant lawn grasses, this dark green, fine-textured, cool-season grass is used mostly in blends or on slopes too steep to mow. Mow to 2-3 in., or use in meadows. Doesn't like soggy sites.
An exotic, drought-tolerant ground cover, this cultivar is lower growing than the straight species. If centers die or cover is sparse, divide large clumps and replant.
This tree has large, bright green, lobed leaves and smooth gray bark. More popular varieties include Brown Turkey, Genoa, Kadota and Mission. Prone to root nematodes.
This dense matting covers walls and buildings, and pulls off plaster and paint when removed. Young plants have small, heart-shaped, finely textured leaves of deep green. Mature plants have leathery, lighter green, oblong leaves 2-4 in. long.
This popular ornamental shrub features contorted branches and hanging yellow catkins. It can be container-grown. Its marvelously twisted branches and twigs are best shown off against winter snow.
This popular ornamental shrub features contorted branches and hanging yellow catkins. It can be container-grown. Its marvelously twisted branches and twigs are best shown off against winter snow.
Excellent for rock gardens, this slow-growing dwarf conifer has bluish green needles and a pleasing irregular habit.
This slow-growing and compact tree has blue cones, and horizontal branches covered with short shiny needles that have silver-white undersides. Best in cold climates.
Showy, violet-blue to purple cones dot this low-growing tree. The rich dark green needles have whitish bands and grow in thick masses.
Showy, violet-blue to purple cones dot this low-growing tree. The rich dark green needles have whitish bands and grow in thick masses.
An excellent Christmas tree, it has a symmetrical shape and upturned bluish green needles. The yellow-green cones lengthen to 6 in. Tolerates rocky soils with extra water.
The stiff green needles of this slow-growing fir radiate uniformly around the branches. Young, symmetrical plants are dense and look like Christmas trees. Older, more wide-spreading trees add a sense of architecture and drama to the yard.
Blue-green needles and symmetrical shape make this an ideal Christmas tree. This moderate- to fast-grower tolerates heat and drought better than most firs. Dislikes heavy clay soils.
Masses of early fruiting orange-red berries on densely branched, upright shrubs make this one of the most popular Pyracanthas. Highly resistant to fireblight and scab.
This dense, spreading shrub, 6 ft. tall and wide, has 1-in., oval green leaves and thorns. Bright orange-red berries last late into winter.
One of the hardiest and most widely grown, this species is the best for cold winter climates. Masses of deep orange-red berries follow white flowers. Watch for scab in early spring, it can nearly defoliate shrubs.
When trained against a west- or south-facing wall as an espalier, Scarlet Firethorn's orange-red berries create a spectacular fall display. Good container plants, but watch out for thorns. Protect from winter winds in the North and ensure air circulation in the South. Watch for apple scab and twig blight.
One of the few passion vines that is hardy beyond the South and Pacific West. It has showy, complex flowers that are blue, white and orange, and deep green, lobed, leaves that are evergreen except in northern locations.
Its compact arching branches have rounded leaves and raspberry-red flowers. New leaves are light green and darken to medium green. Another form of this shrub has white flowers.
Rosy pink flowers bloom on this 1-ft.-high, 3-ft.-wide ground cover shrub. After bloom, topdress with peat moss and sand to help root trailing stems. DoesnÆt like transplanting.
Rosy pink flowers bloom on this 1-ft.-high, 3-ft.-wide ground cover shrub. After bloom, topdress with peat moss and sand to help root trailing stems. DoesnÆt like transplanting.
Bicolor 1- to 3-in. wide flowers of orange, yellow, gold, cream, pink or bronze-red, with a brown-black spot near their bases, bloom on 16-in.-tall plants.
Water this hardy early bloomer during dry spells to prevent wilting.
This dwarf rarely grows taller than 1 ft., but spreads to more than 2 ft., bearing many, small, pale yellow flowers. Leaves turn purple-red in fall. Hard to establish.
Grown for its arching branches that are covered with golden-yellow flowers in spring. Plant at the top of banks and walls where its long branches can cascade downward.
This variety grows 6 to 8 feet tall and has dark yellow, 2-in. blossoms.
A vigorously-flowering Forsythia, 'Lynwood' has an upright habit that makes it well-suited to planting along fences and walls.
A striking mounding shrub with bluish leaves, its fall color is less intense than that of a straight species.
This deciduous shrub bears tiny flowers in 1 in. clusters. After these fade, the leaves turn red.
In spring, fragrant white flowers bloom, and in fall, leaves turn yellow to scarlet. Feed with acid fertilizer. Prune to rejuvenate old plants.
The most popular of all the hybrids, it has long-blooming 3-in.-wide flowers. Flowers are bright yellow inside and tinged orange outside. Leaves are fuzzy green and covered with rust-colored hairs.
The most popular of all the hybrids, it has long-blooming 3-in.-wide flowers. Flowers are bright yellow inside and tinged orange outside. Leaves are fuzzy green and covered with rust-colored hairs.
Fuchsia are among the most colorful of all garden blooming shrubs. Hundreds of cultivars have been developed with a wide range of flower colors and shapes varying from trailing to arching to mounded. All fuchsias do best in cool summer climates.
Pink flowers bloom between deep green leaves with gray undersides. Thrives in full sun with little supplemental water. Spreads to 8 ft. wide.
Pink flowers bloom between deep green leaves with gray undersides. Thrives in full sun with little supplemental water. Spreads to 8 ft. wide.
This upright, many branched shrub forms dense leafy mounds and blooms in two-tone flowers -- red tubes with long red sepals, and purple petals. Flowers appear on new wood, so be sure to prune.
This upright, many branched shrub forms dense leafy mounds and blooms in two-tone flowers -- red tubes with long red sepals, and purple petals. Flowers appear on new wood, so be sure to prune.
With double crimson and purple flowers and semi-pendant growth, this fuchsia is available in upright shrub or trailing basket forms. The height displayed is estimated.
This variety's blossoms have long, spreading red sepals and darker red petals.
Plant in a hanging basket to show off the trailing stems of deep carmine, single-petaled blooms with white flaring sepals.
This compact shrub has dainty, semi-double, white petals topped with rosy pink sepals above the flower. The bronze foliage is evergreen in warm winter climates.
Trailing red branches have gray-green foliage with creamy white edges tinted pink. Hanging purple flowers with red sepals bloom July until frost. Plant in sheltered site.
With its small mauve flowers, this upright-growing fuchsia can be shown off in containers, or trained as a small tree. It is also good for children's gardens.
This plant is heat- and drought-tolerant, but likes some water during dry periods.
Though gardenias are hardy to 20║ F, they won't flower or thrive without intense summer heat.
The large, double flowers reach 4 to 5 in. across on some varieties. Plant near entrances or windows where their fragrance can be enjoyed. Avoid wetting flowers when watering.
This compact variety grows 1-ft. high and 2- to 3-ft. wide. Its many, sweetly fragrant flowers are 1-in. across. Plant as a ground cover or in containers and hanging baskets.
Medium-height, with dense spheres of deep purple-crimson flowers 2 in. across. This European native, unlike many onions, likes moisture during the summer after flowering.
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A popular rock garden plant, this 2-ft.-high and 3- to 4-ft.-wide dwarf has masses of bright yellow, pea-like flowers. Cold-hardy. Semi-evergreen in colder areas.
Trailing 6- to 12-in.-high, tangled, twiggy mounds are covered with rich, golden-yellow pea-like blooms in late spring. Good for poor soil under trees or shrubs in sunny spots.
Stunning blue, cup-shaped flowers show off above deeply cut leaves.
This vigorous plant bears long-blooming, salmon-pink flowers above a dense mound of glossy, lobed leaves.
Broad mounds of deeply lobed leaves have pink flowers that bloom all summer. Spreads vigorously by self-sowing.
This long-bloomer's leaves are gray-green above and silvery white beneath. Cultivars include the more compact 'Compacta' and 'Azureum,' with deeper blue flowers. Cut back in early spring.
Grown for its glossy, deep-green, slightly cupped leaves. The inconspicuous, darkly colored, bell-shaped flowers are hidden by foliage.
Leaves are deeply cut like those on maidenhair ferns. Tolerates heat, air pollution, salt and coastal conditions. Resists pests and disease, including oak root fungus. Rarely needs pruning.
Green flowering plants are rare, but there are many varieties of green gladiolus with hints of cream and yellow or contrasting red throats.
Clusters of creamy white, cup-shaped flowers appear on older vines between late spring and early summer. Egg-sized edible fruits follow, whose tasty green flesh is hidden under fuzzy brown skin.
Oregon's state flower works well in dry, shady locations. Its leaves turn bronzy in fall. Drought-tolerant in cool coastal areas, but give supplemental water in warmer, drier inland locations.
This fast-spreading, warm-season grass is good for high-traffic areas in hot, dry climates. It resists diseases and tolerates a range of soils. Available as seeds and sprigs. For a finer-textured lawn, plant a hybrid Bermuda grass which is available as sod, sprigs, or plugs. Good choices include 'Santa Ana,' 'Tifgreen' and 'Tifdwarf.'
Popular for its fine texture, this cool-season, blue-green lawn grass grows best in the West, Northeast, North central and mid-Atlantic regions. Use in pastures and meadows. Fertilize in the fall and spring. Mow at 2 to 3 in.
One of the most elegant and popular of all ornamental grasses, with finely textured, dark green leaves with silver midribs. Plumes are beige.
Dark green, grass-like leaves grow 12 to 15 in. tall. Spikes of lilac flowers bloom in late summer, followed by blue-black berries.
One of the showiest types, clumps of deep green leaves with silver midribs reach up to 6 ft. and are topped by early blooming, silvery-white plumes.
The slender summer leaves on this upright, clump-forming, perennial grass turn bright golden yellow-orange in fall. Its dark reddish purple flowers mass 12 to 16 in. above the foliage and fade to beige from mid summer into fall.
This large mounding shrub has arching branches of bright green, needlelike foliage. Its bright red flowers with prominent stamens bloom for several months.
Use this shrub, with its dark green rosemary-like leaves and spidery fall and winter flowers, as a clipped or unclipped hedge. Withstands heat and drought, but looks best with some water.
Grow this shrub for its dense, bright green, needlelike foliage and long-blooming pink and white flowers. Less-drought resistant than other Grevilleas.
Pyramidal when young, these trees spread with age. Leaves turn brilliant wine-red to deep purple-red in fall and last into winter. Reaches 60 to 75 ft. tall and 40 to 50 ft. wide.
Its light green leaves turn brilliant yellow, peach, pink, orange and red in fall. It has a strong, columnar shape with a conical crown. Grows well in dry or poorly drained wet soils.
Its green leaves turn brilliant orange-red in fall, similar to maples. This tree has a pyramidal shape when young which spreads out with age.
One of the showiest flowering gum trees, it has red, pink or white flowers and seed capsules that are good for use arrangements. Tolerates heat, drought, fog, wind and city conditions Prune deadwood, and remove excess seed pods.
One of the showiest flowering gum trees, it has red, pink or white flowers and seed capsules that are good for use arrangements. Tolerates heat, drought, fog, wind and city conditions Prune deadwood, and remove excess seed pods.
Prune young trees heavily in spring to promote growth of the rounded, gray-green leaves used in dried arrangements. Stake young trees. Mature trees have gray-green foliage and shedding gray bark. Clusters of creamy white flowers appear in winter. Won't tolerate wet soils or strong winds.
Often used as a street or shade tree in the Midwest and Plains regions, its small red to purple fruits are sweet and edible. Doesn't require winter chill. Resists oak root fungus.
This spreading, deciduous shrub, produced from H. mollis and H. japonica, is larger than other Witch Hazels. Its clustered flowers bloom December to March.
This is one of the best yellow-flowering witch hazels, with large flowers and reddish-yellow fall foliage. æArnolds PromiseÆ blooms later than most witch hazels.
This old and classic hawthorn has 3-in.-long, stiff, deadly thorns. White flowers in late spring are followed by bright red fruits that last through fall and winter. Glossy, dark green leaves turn bronze-red in fall. Reaches 20 to 30 ft. tall and 20 to 35 ft. wide. Avoid very wet soil. Watch for fireblight. Attracts birds and bees.
Grown for its oval, leathery, dark green leaves and clusters of fragrant white flowers. It forms a compact mound with dark burgundy new growth. Tolerates heat and coastal conditions.
A fast-growing shrub with dark pink flowers, it makes a colorful, informal hedge or screen. The leaves begin bronze and burgundy and mature to dark green.
Its small white flowers develop into shiny red berries that stay on branches through mid-winter. An excellent hedge. Less prone to disease and insects than most Hawthorns. Transplant when dormant.
Its attractive oval, dark green leaves present clusters of fragrant, white flowers, which develop into purple-black berries. The dwarf cultivar, æMinor,Æ grows to 3 ft. tall.
This wide-spreading shrub forms a mass of crooked, flexible branches with age. New leaves are rich purple, turning bluish green with maturity. Medium-sized at 4 to 6 ft. tall and 6 to 10 ft. wide.
Its white flowers bloom on 2 to 3 ft. branches summer into fall. Vigorous-growing, but prune lightly, only to shape. Bushier than E. carnea.
Its rosy red flowers bloom in early April. Varieties range in color and height, from white to deep pink and from 5 in. (æWinter BeautyÆ) to 12 in. (æKing GeorgeÆ).
Popular forms are from the early-blooming H. nummularium. Fire-resistant, it flowers in yellow, pink, red, orange or white. Each flower lasts one day, but buds continue to open.
The pink flowers have distinctly ruffled inner petals.
The most commonly grown Sempervivum in American gardens, this plant has 4 to 6 in. wide, gray-green rosettes and bristle-pointed, red-brown leaves. Spreads quickly by offshoots.
Excellent for containers because of its compact growth, this Hibiscus has large, deep red, double flowers.
This vigorous, compact-growing Hibiscus with glossy green foliage produces a profusion of full, double, lemon yellow flowers. The funnelshaped flowers resemble a full moon and bloom from spring to fall. May be used in containers.
This leafy shrub grows vigorously, with glossy green foliage and many bright single or double flowers from spring to fall. Many varieties and flower colors are available.
This is a superb yellow cultivar of H. rosa-sinensis.
Hippeastrum is often confused with its relative, Amaryllis. Be aware that these are more frost tender.
One of the best fruit-producing hollies, with a broad mounding form, abundant red berries and bluish green foliage. It makes a hardy hedge or accent plant. The male clone, æBlue Prince,Æ is the preferred pollinator.
Heat- and cold-tolerant, this dense, mounding holly has abundant 1/3 in.-wide bright red berries and glossy dark green leaves. The male clone, æChina Boy,Æ is the preferred pollinator.
Also called æStokes Dwarf,' this Holly forms compact mounds with small dark-green leaves and tiny red berries. No male pollinator is needed for fruit production. Watch for leaf miner and, in dry climates, spider mites.
This spreading dwarf female shrub has a compactly branched, mounding growth habit. Green young branches and handsome, quite small dark green oval leaves with few spines. Glossy black berries in fall.
Its leaves are dark green above, yellowish green below, with black dots. Whitish flowers bloom in May or June, followed by blackish fruits. Transplants easily.
This large, fast-growing Holly can be trained as a tree. Excellent for Southern gardens, this Holly, with shiny dark leaves and large red berries, bears fruit at an early age. Best pollinated by Ilex cornuta or Ilex æEdward StevensÆ.
This large, fast-growing Holly can be trained as a tree. Excellent for Southern gardens, this Holly, with shiny dark leaves and large red berries, bears fruit at an early age. Best pollinated by Ilex cornuta or Ilex æEdward StevensÆ.
This Holly is graceful, large and multi-stemmed. Its many translucent red fall berries remain through winter, and are colorful against the leathery, glossy green leaves.
The young branches of this deciduous, dense, suckering shrub are purplish green. Sawtoothed bright green leaves and a profusion of long-lasting, red berries that persist on bare branches during winter. Need both sexes for fruiting.
One of the best hollies for southern gardens, Yaupon Holly is adaptable to alkaline soils, dry and wet sites, heat and coastal salt spray. The 1/4-inch translucent scarlet fruit appear in profusion without a pollinator. Inconspicuous flowers. Available in several cultivars. Prune to shape.
One of the best hollies for southern gardens, Yaupon Holly is adaptable to alkaline soils, dry and wet sites, heat and coastal salt spray. The 1/4-inch translucent scarlet fruit appear in profusion without a pollinator. Inconspicuous flowers. Available in several cultivars. Prune to shape.
The best known variety, its lacy dark green leaves appear late in spring, turn golden yellow and drop early in fall. Mature trees are frost-hardy, but young trees may suffer damage. Very popular because it is thornless, which makes it safer and less messy. Also the most resistant to mimosa redworms.
The leaves of this upright, thornless, non-fruiting variety appear late in spring, are dark green in summer, and turn yellow and drop early in autumn. Reaches 40 to 50 ft. tall and has poor resistance to mimosa webworms.
The lacy leaves are golden yellow when young, and mix with the mature bright green leaves through mid-summer. Leaves turn yellow in fall. The twig tips are tinged yellow. This variety is most prone to pests.
This thornless tree reaches 40 to 60 ft. tall and wide. The green leaves appear in late spring, then turn yellow and drop in early fall. Mature trees are frost-hardy, but young trees may suffer frost damage.
Its flowers cluster at the end of its branches. Its finely textured leaves are shiny and deep green. The variety 'Aurea' is smaller and has yellow flowers.
Its flowers cluster at the end of its branches. Its finely textured leaves are shiny and deep green. The variety 'Aurea' is smaller and has yellow flowers.
This dense shrub forms a rounded mound of spreading, arching branches full of green leaves. Creamy white flowers appear from late spring to early summer. They're followed by dark red berries.
This dense shrub forms a rounded mound of spreading, arching branches full of green leaves. Creamy white flowers appear from late spring to early summer. They're followed by dark red berries.
Coral-pink flowers with a hint of yellow inside make this one of the most spectacular honeysuckles.
Widely grown, this vine with fragrant white and yellow blooms is often used for erosion control. Prune hard once a year. Seen as pest in the South due to its rampant growth.
Widely grown, this vine with fragrant white and yellow blooms is often used for erosion control. Prune hard once a year. Seen as pest in the South due to its rampant growth.
This shrubby grower has vine-like stems 10 to 15 ft. long. Underneath, its green leaves are tinted purple. Very fragrant, purplish-red flowers with white inside bloom in summer.
This shrubby grower has vine-like stems 10 to 15 ft. long. Underneath, its green leaves are tinted purple. Very fragrant, purplish-red flowers with white inside bloom in summer.
A deciduous vine, this fast-growing, twining climber reaches 12 ft. tall. Small, fragrant, brilliant scarlet flowers with orange throats bloom all summer.
One of the most common Honeysuckles, this deciduous shrub has dark green foliage. White, pink or red flowers bloom in late spring, followed by dark red berries.
Its fragrant, creamy white flowers bloom in late winter to early spring, and yield red berries in early summer. In warmer climates, the foliage is partially evergreen. Thin yearly.
The most popular Hop Bush, it's leaves turn reddish-purple during colder months. Needs full sun for deepest leaf color. Tolerates coastal to desert environments and, once established, drought.
The most popular Hop Bush, it's leaves turn reddish-purple during colder months. Needs full sun for deepest leaf color. Tolerates coastal to desert environments and, once established, drought.
Does well in heavy shade, so grow this small tree among taller ones. Fall color is red or red and yellow. The common name 'Musclewood' comes from the mature branches that look like flexing muscles.
This medium-sized tree is perfect for screens, hedges and narrow urban locations. Its deep green, finely textured leaves turn yellow in fall. Transplant in spring as ball and burlap.
The blue-green, puckered leaves of this popular, attention-getting Hosta are edged with a striking, uneven, yellow margins. Use for shady borders and along woodland pathways.
Prized for its outstanding form and color, the mounds of heavily-quilted, blue-green foliage can reach 1╜ ft. across with white flowers. The cupped, 9-in. leaves tend to catch debris. Even slower growing than Hosta sieboldiana.
The dark green leaves with wavy white margins and long tapering tips make this one of the showiest Hostas. Protect this flat-mounding ground cover from strong winds.
This vigorous Plantain Lily develops upright mounds of gray-green leaves from which rise deep violet flowers. Combines well with pink-flowering Filipendulas.
This Plantain Lily attracts attention with its large mound of deeply ribbed blue-gray leaves. The lavender flower spikes, which grow from the vase-shaped base, can reach 5 ft. in late summer.
This robust perennial has broad, deeply veined, rich green heart-shaped leaves with wavy edges. The 'Royal Standard' has white flowers and is well-suited for borders.
A real show-stopper with its large blue-gray, deeply veined and crinkled white-margined leaves and lavender flowers. Unfortunately, it grows slowly.
This deciduous ground-hugging perennial is grown for its attractive, dark metallic green, heart-shaped leaves.
Also called æVariegata,Æ its foliage has splashes of pink, yellow, cream and red. Reaches 1 ft. tall.
One of the best deep pinks available, the fragrant flowers on their densely packed 1-ft. spikes are directly related in size to the bulb. This variety has been around a long time.
Large clusters of blue, pink or white flowers bloom in early summer. These rapid-growing, 4- to 6-ft.-high and wide shrubs have broad, thick, shiny green leaves with serrated margins.
Large, rounded clusters of pink flowers bloom all summer. Use fertilizer high in phosphorus or lime.
These large-leafed shrubs produce showy clusters of bright rosy-pink or red flowers. Fertilize with acid plant food and mulch to keep roots cool and moist.
These large-leafed shrubs produce showy clusters of deep blue flowers. Fertilize with aluminum sulfate to keep plants blue. Mulch to keep roots cool and moist; protect from frost.
This poisonous climbing vine has waxy, dark green, heart-shaped leaves with fine-toothed edges. Slow to establish, it then becomes a rapid grower. Produces large, flat clusters of showy white flowers.
In autumn the long-lasting creamy white summer flowers of the Oakleaf Hydrangea fade to pink, and the deeply lobed oaklike leaves turn wine-red.
'Grandiflora' is an old favorite, with large creamy white flowers that turn bronze-pink in fall. Train as a 25-ft. tree, but best as a 10- to 15-ft. shrub. Use in a mixed border. Long-lasting dried flowers.
æAnnabelleÆ produces extremely showy white globes of flowers up to 12 in. across. Prune hard each dormant season to promote sturdy new growth and flower development.
Dark green leaves edged with cream and light green, and clusters of double blue flowers accent this slower-growing shrub. Florists may sell the 'Variegata' as 'Tricolor.'
Lustrous, dense, deep blue-green foliage graces this hardy grower, which reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall and 6 to 8 ft.-wide. This male plant makes a good pollinator.
A hardy grower with satiny, deep blue-green foliage, this broad, pyramid-like female plant produces brilliant yellow berries each fall.
The young branches of this female deciduous shrub are purplish-green. Its small, glossy green leaves turn yellow-green to purplish-bronze in fall. Early bloom is followed by orange-red berries which remain on the bare branches in winter.
The berries are smaller than those on some other varieties, but the shiny, dark green leaves turn deep purplish-red in autumn. Cut branches of berries are excellent for winter decorations.
Inkberry~~The hardiest evergreen holly makes an excellent hedge. Grows well in seashore gardens. Black berries.
A traditional waterside plant for Japanese gardens.
One of the most popular of all perennials, they offer an almost limitless choice of flower colors with contrasting beards. Rhizomes multiply quickly, creating clumps of new plants.
These bright white flowers stand out against other foliage.
The large vine that gave the Ivy League its name, this plant tolerates dry, poor soils and salty air but prefers acid, moist soils. The leaves turn brilliant orange to red in fall. Prune to control growth.
The large vine that gave the Ivy League its name, this plant tolerates dry, poor soils and salty air but prefers acid, moist soils. The leaves turn brilliant orange to red in fall. Prune to control growth.
Its deep green vigorous-growing foliage makes a solid mat or climbing screen, good for espalier. Over 60 varieties offer various shaped leaves, colored veining and smooth, curled or ruffled edges. Small flowers are followed by tiny, round black fruits. Drought-tolerant once established, but best with some water.
Its deep green vigorous-growing foliage makes a solid mat or climbing screen, good for espalier. Over 60 varieties offer various shaped leaves, colored veining and smooth, curled or ruffled edges. Small flowers are followed by tiny, round black fruits. Drought-tolerant once established, but best with some water.
This classic succulent has thick, fleshy leaves that resemble precious jade. Widely grown as a landscape shrub in mild winter areas with light frosts, otherwise grow indoors. This usually small shrub can grow large. Varieties include those with leaves tinged and variegated with white, pink and red.
This classic succulent has thick, fleshy leaves that resemble precious jade. Widely grown as a landscape shrub in mild winter areas with light frosts, otherwise grow indoors. This usually small shrub can grow large. Varieties include those with leaves tinged and variegated with white, pink and red.
Leathery, glossy leaves and white, waxy flowers look best with regular pruning. Train on an espalier or use as a ground cover.
Fast-growing to 20 ft., this vine has deep green, finely textured leaves and fragrant white flowers, sometimes tinged pink. Blooms for several months. Prune after flowering to promote blooms on new growth the next year.
Left unpruned, it forms an arching, spreading, mounding shrub. Pruned, it becomes a shrub or hedge. Lemon-yellow flowers bloom winter through spring. Use to cover an arbor, bank or large wall. Tolerates heat and a variety of soils. Give some summer water.
This popular vine or ground cover has glossy, deep green, leathery leaves and fragrant star-shaped white flowers. Protect from afternoon sun in hot climates. Prune tips to encourage dense growth.
This popular vine or ground cover has glossy, deep green, leathery leaves and fragrant star-shaped white flowers. Protect from afternoon sun in hot climates. Prune tips to encourage dense growth.
The cold-hardiest Jasmine is a mounding, scrambling shrub that can be trained as a vine. Its bright yellow flowers have no fragrance. In winter, force dormant cut branches to bloom by starting them indoors. Controls erosion.
The cold-hardiest Jasmine is a mounding, scrambling shrub that can be trained as a vine. Its bright yellow flowers have no fragrance. In winter, force dormant cut branches to bloom by starting them indoors. Controls erosion.
This rapidly spreading, creeping perennial has smoothly rounded, dark green leaves and summer-blooming, bright yellow, fragrant flowers.
This twining vine with clusters of bright yellow, fragrant, tubular flowers can also be grown as a ground cover. The shiny green leaves are deciduous in colder climates. All parts of plant are poisonous.
This twining vine with clusters of bright yellow, fragrant, tubular flowers can also be grown as a ground cover. The shiny green leaves are deciduous in colder climates. All parts of plant are poisonous.
Junipers can be found in almost any height, width, shape, or foliage color. Over 170 species are sold in nurseries, of which 30 varieties can be used as ground cover. Choose a variety that is adapted to your local climate.
Junipers can be found in almost any height, width, shape, or foliage color. Over 170 species are sold in nurseries, of which 30 varieties can be used as ground cover. Choose a variety that is adapted to your local climate.
Junipers can be found in almost any height, width, shape, or foliage color. Over 170 species are sold in nurseries, of which 30 varieties can be used as ground cover. Choose a variety that is adapted to your local climate.
This wide-growing shrub forms a 12- to 18-in. tall mat. Feathery, gray-green scalelike foliage is tinged purplish in fall.
Feathery, gray-green foliage on this 8 to 12 in. tall shrub turns purple in fall. Reaches 4 to 6 ft. wide.
The foliage on this 12- to 18-in.-tall spreading shrub is bright grass-green and lacy textured. Resists twig blight.
This upright dwarf shrub has bright green, lacy foliage, which holds its color in cold weather. The leaves smell sweet when crushed. Gray-brown bark peels off in thin strips.
Low-growing and spreading 8- to 10-ft. wide, this shrub forms a dense cover of long, trailing, tightly matted stems with blue berries. Foliage is rich blue-gray in summer, turning blue-purple in winter.
Its vase shape is covered in dense, blue-green, heavily textured foliage that smells sweet if crushed. Prune or shear to shape. Reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide. Drought-tolerant when established.
Growing 6 to 8 ft. wide, this shrub forms a low mat of long trailing branches. The fine-textured, aromatic foliage is silver-blue all year.
An excellent ground cover for dry, windy seashore conditions. Its bluish green-needled foliage is bluer and more heat-tolerant than J. conferta. Has fewer pest problems than other junipers.
An excellent ground cover for dry, windy seashore conditions. Its bluish green-needled foliage is bluer and more heat-tolerant than J. conferta. Has fewer pest problems than other junipers.
The dense bluish green foliage on this upright, flat-topped shrub becomes purplish blue in winter. Reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall and 8 to 10 ft. wide.
At 4 to 6 in. tall, this is a very low-growing shrub. Its spreading branches form a 6- to 8-ft.-wide, silver-blue carpet that retains its color all winter.
This dense, low, mounding Juniper's intense steel-blue needles make them a challenge to integrate into the garden. Tolerates dry soils but not southern heat and humidity.
This dense, low, mounding Juniper's intense steel-blue needles make them a challenge to integrate into the garden. Tolerates dry soils but not southern heat and humidity.
This dense, vase-shaped shrub retains its steel blue color in summer and winter. Foliage smells sweet if crushed. Pea-sized fruits are blue. Reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall and 3 to 4 ft. wide.
This dense mounding shrub reaches 12 to 18 in. tall and 3 to 5 ft. wide. Its feathery, bright green foliage is dotted with blue-black berries. Resistant to Juniper blight.
This wide-spreading, flat-topped shrub reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall. Its feathery, bright green leaves release a sweet fragrance when crushed. Tolerates seashore and urban conditions.
Spreading 4 to 6 ft. wide, this flat-topped, bushy, compact dwarf shrub has gray-green foliage. Reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall.
This highly adaptable U.S. native thrives in a variety of garden environments. Tolerates acid or alkaline soils, and drought and coastal conditions. More colorful in winter than the species.
This highly adaptable U.S. native thrives in a variety of garden environments. Tolerates acid or alkaline soils, and drought and coastal conditions. More colorful in winter than the species.
The branches grow one on top of another, forming a cushionlike 4- to 6- ft.- wide mat. Prune or shear to shape this low shrub. Bluish-green foliage retains its color all year. Produces brown or black fruit.
The branches grow one on top of another, forming a cushionlike 4- to 6- ft.- wide mat. Prune or shear to shape this low shrub. Bluish-green foliage retains its color all year. Produces brown or black fruit.
Golden tips on new growth brighten the gray-green foliage on this upright, flat-topped shrub. The spreading branches give it a graceful appearance. Reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall and 6 to 8 ft. wide.
This flat-topped, compact dwarf has soft, silvery gray foliage on dense spreading branches. Reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall. Foliage is aromatic when bruised. Produces silvery berries.
This dense shrub has a columnar form and aromatic, bright green, needlelike leaves. Reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall and 3 to 5 ft. wide. Its pea-sized fruits are whitish blue.
This dense shrub has a columnar form and aromatic, bright green, needlelike leaves. Reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall and 3 to 5 ft. wide. Its pea-sized fruits are whitish blue.
Irregular, twisted branches and rich green, scalelike foliage give this dense shrub a dramatic appearance. Reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall and 6 to 10 ft. wide.
Irregular, twisted branches and rich green, scalelike foliage give this dense shrub a dramatic appearance. Reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall and 6 to 10 ft. wide.
This low-growing and wide-spreading shrub forms large mats. Aromatic, soft-textured, blue-green foliage holds color in winter with a tinge of purple. Produces pale blue fruits. Prune or shear to shape.
Both scalelike and needlelike foliage forms on the same shoots of this compact pyramidal shrub. Leaves are dark blue-green and aromatic when bruised. Produces rounded, fleshy, silvery berries.
Both scalelike and needlelike foliage forms on the same shoots of this compact pyramidal shrub. Leaves are dark blue-green and aromatic when bruised. Produces rounded, fleshy, silvery berries.
Bluer than tamariscifolia, this variety of the mounding shrub reaches 1 to 3 ft. tall. Its tiered branches spread 6 to 10 ft. wide. It is also susceptible to leaf blight.
This ground-hugging shrub has blue-green, aromatic foliage. Reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall and 5 to 8 ft. wide. Fruits are black. Prune or shear to shape.
This ground-hugging shrub has blue-green, aromatic foliage. Reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall and 5 to 8 ft. wide. Fruits are black. Prune or shear to shape.
This compact, flat-topped shrub reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall. Its dark green foliage has a sweet fragrance when crushed. Pea-sized fruits are blue. Drought-tolerant when established. Easily transplanted.
Informal, its rugged branches carry tufted, brilliant green foliage that smells sweet when crushed. Bark is gray-brown and pea-sized fruits are blue.
Informal, its rugged branches carry tufted, brilliant green foliage that smells sweet when crushed. Bark is gray-brown and pea-sized fruits are blue.
Its upright, pyramidal form reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall. Bluish foliage, aromatic when bruised, holds its color in winter. The peeling reddish brown bark is furrowed into strips or squares. Produces blue berries and many cones..
Its upright, pyramidal form reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall. Bluish foliage, aromatic when bruised, holds its color in winter. The peeling reddish brown bark is furrowed into strips or squares. Produces blue berries and many cones..
Prune or shear into spreading shrubs or rounded crowned trees from 2 to 30 ft. tall. Foliage is blue-green to dark green and aromatic when bruised. Holds its color well in winter. Produces blue fruits. Susceptible to blight and cedar apple rust.
Prune or shear into spreading shrubs or rounded crowned trees from 2 to 30 ft. tall. Foliage is blue-green to dark green and aromatic when bruised. Holds its color well in winter. Produces blue fruits. Susceptible to blight and cedar apple rust.
Popular in Southern California for its prostrate form, this irregularly branched, sage-green Juniper has both needle and scalelike foliage. Watch for bagworms.
Popular in Southern California for its prostrate form, this irregularly branched, sage-green Juniper has both needle and scalelike foliage. Watch for bagworms.
Excellent for bonsai, this low-growing juniper has striking steel-blue foliage. Perfect for coastal conditions.
Excellent for bonsai, this low-growing juniper has striking steel-blue foliage. Perfect for coastal conditions.
Sea green foliage on arching branches gives this compact shrub a fountainlike shape and its common name. Foliage darkens in cold weather. Reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and 3 to 6 ft. wide.
This 6 to 12 in. tall shrub spreads 3 to 6 ft. wide. Foliage color ranges from grayish to green to blue-green, depending on the cultivar. Foliage has a whitish band on top. Produces black berries.
This 6 to 12 in. tall shrub spreads 3 to 6 ft. wide. Foliage color ranges from grayish to green to blue-green, depending on the cultivar. Foliage has a whitish band on top. Produces black berries.
Narrowly columnar, this dense shrub has silvery blue scalelike and needlelike foliage on the same shoots. The foliage is aromatic if bruised. Produces rounded, fleshy, silvery berries.
Narrowly columnar, this dense shrub has silvery blue scalelike and needlelike foliage on the same shoots. The foliage is aromatic if bruised. Produces rounded, fleshy, silvery berries.
Rapid, dense growth makes this pyramidal or columnar shrub popular. Reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall. Its rich green foliage smells sweet if crushed. Bark is gray-brown and pea-sized fruits are blue. Tolerates drought once established. Easily transplanted.
Rapid, dense growth makes this pyramidal or columnar shrub popular. Reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall. Its rich green foliage smells sweet if crushed. Bark is gray-brown and pea-sized fruits are blue. Tolerates drought once established. Easily transplanted.
This 1- to 3-ft.-tall mounding shrub has tiered branches. Its needlelike foliage is bluish-green. Reaches 6 to 10 ft. wide and is susceptible to leaf blight.
Its thick, spreading branches bear aromatic, bluish green needlelike foliage streaked with creamy white. Fruits range in color from brown to black. Reaches 8 to 24 in. tall and 10 to 15 ft. wide. Prune or shear to shape.
This 4 to 6 in. tall ground cover forms a mat of heavily textured green foliage, bronzy at the base and bluish at the tips. Reaches 3 to 5 ft. wide.
Forming an upright conical shape, this dense shrub reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall. The peeling reddish brown bark is furrowed into strips or squares. Blue-green foliage is aromatic if bruised and holds its color all winter. Produces blue berries.
Forming an upright conical shape, this dense shrub reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall. The peeling reddish brown bark is furrowed into strips or squares. Blue-green foliage is aromatic if bruised and holds its color all winter. Produces blue berries.
This shrub creates an upright pyramid of brilliant blue foliage that holds its color well into winter. Leaves are aromatic when crushed. Reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall and 4 to 6 ft. wide. Prune or shear to shape.
This shrub creates an upright pyramid of brilliant blue foliage that holds its color well into winter. Leaves are aromatic when crushed. Reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall and 4 to 6 ft. wide. Prune or shear to shape.
Gray-green feltlike leaves and tiny reddish flowers cover this large-scale, seaside windbreak shrub or small tree. Dwarf cultivars grow slowly to about 3 ft. Prune to control size and shape.
Gray-green feltlike leaves and tiny reddish flowers cover this large-scale, seaside windbreak shrub or small tree. Dwarf cultivars grow slowly to about 3 ft. Prune to control size and shape.
The most widely planted Kerria, its double flowers resemble tiny, yellow roses and are more colorful and longer lasting than single-flowered varieties.
Use this fast-growing vine to shade a patio. The edible kiwi fruit is fuzzless, so you can eat the skin. One rare variety, Issai, is self-fertilizing. Most female plants, however, need a male pollinator nearby.
The trunk is broad at the base and tapers quickly. The branches are covered with glossy evergreen leaves that shimmer in the breeze. Small white flowers are inconspicuous. Use as a screen or high windbreak.
Clusters of bright yellow flowers bloom from late spring to early summer on slender, erect stems. The heart-shaped to oval leaves have silvery markings and double-toothed margins.
This perennial has dark green or silver-white leaves which may flush pink. Small, hooded, pink flowers bloom from late spring to mid-summer. May be invasive.
Masses of purple flowers cover this drought-tolerant, fast-growing shrub. Dark green leaves are tinted red or purple in cold weather.
Masses of purple flowers cover this drought-tolerant, fast-growing shrub. Dark green leaves are tinted red or purple in cold weather.
Clusters of clear yellow flowers bloom over a spreading mound of green foliage.
Clusters of red and lemon-yellow flowers cover this vigorous, compact shrub.
Clusters of intense orange-red flowers cover this large-growing Lantana hybrid. Good for erosion control.
This weeping conifer has a rounded, drooping form. The branches hold long needles that turn golden in late fall. Reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall and wide.
This weeping conifer has a rounded, drooping form. The branches hold long needles that turn golden in late fall. Reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall and wide.
A pyramidal tree of great beauty, its spring foliage is the lightest of greens. It lives long and its leaves are fine-textured. Older trees' branches spread wider. Valued as lumber.
This dense, compact, evergreen shrub or small tree has a pyramidal form. White flowers are followed by green fruit which ripens to dark black in October and lasts into winter. Broken stems smell like cherry.
This dense, compact, evergreen shrub or small tree has a pyramidal form. White flowers are followed by green fruit which ripens to dark black in October and lasts into winter. Broken stems smell like cherry.
This fast-growing, evergreen shrub or tree has shiny bright green leaves that form a dense mound. Use as a screen or hedge in mild climates. Fragrant white flowers appear in spring. Prune to control shape and size. Protect from afternoon sun in hot summer climates.
This fast-growing, evergreen shrub or tree has shiny bright green leaves that form a dense mound. Use as a screen or hedge in mild climates. Fragrant white flowers appear in spring. Prune to control shape and size. Protect from afternoon sun in hot summer climates.
Use its fresh or dried bay leaves in cooking. Prune into topiary or formal hedges, or use as a background shrub. Dark berries follow small clusters of greenish-yellow flowers.
Use its fresh or dried bay leaves in cooking. Prune into topiary or formal hedges, or use as a background shrub. Dark berries follow small clusters of greenish-yellow flowers.
This slow grower has rich green, glossy, oval leaves. Its attractive white to rose bell-shaped flowers hang in terminal clusters. Watch for leaf spot.
Similar in appearance and landscape use to English Laurel, this evergreen grows larger and more slowly than its cousin, and its white flowers are slightly larger. Tolerates heat, wind and alkaline soils.
Similar in appearance and landscape use to English Laurel, this evergreen grows larger and more slowly than its cousin, and its white flowers are slightly larger. Tolerates heat, wind and alkaline soils.
This sun-loving, fast-growing shrub has masses of summer-blooming, Hibiscus-like pink flowers. Prune back hard to keep compact.
This Dwarf English Lavender usually blooms at about 18 in. tall. It grows quickly from seed and blooms in the first year. Fragrant gray-green leaves and deep purple flowers make this a delightful indoor plant.
Fragrant spikes of deep purple flowers bloom from mid to late summer. The narrow, aromatic leaves grow in bushes 24 in. tall and 30 in. wide.
English lavender is the best known parent of many aromatic hybrids. Its low-water use has made it popular in drought regions. Long prized for its soothing properties, it is also used in Mediterranean dishes.
Its spikes are short and fat with two or three purple flaglike petals on top. Blooms year-round in mild coastal climates. æOtto QuastÆ Lavender has larger top petals. Plant in containers.
Without support, it's a 6 ft. tall, semi-evergreen bush; with support, it grows vine-like to 12 ft. tall. The 1 in. wide, white or sky blue flowers bloom all summer, or continuously in warm climates.
Without support, it's a 6 ft. tall, semi-evergreen bush; with support, it grows vine-like to 12 ft. tall. The 1 in. wide, white or sky blue flowers bloom all summer, or continuously in warm climates.
The hardiest of commercially grown lemons, its medium-sized fruit is slightly sweet and plentiful. On dwarf root stock, it grows 6-ft. tall x 8-ft. wide, making it the best lemon for containers. Other important varieties include: Eureka, the large-sized supermarket lemon whose tree grows 20-ft. tall and bears throughout the year; and Lisbon, a more upright-growing Eureka and more tolerant of winter cold and summer heat.
Papery, white flowers on short stems sit on a woolly, crown-like pedestal. Needs lots of water, sun and excellent drainage but dislikes winter and summer wet. Buy in containers in spring.
The most popular Fetterbush, this slow-growing, semi- to evergreen, vigorous shrub arches from 2 to 6 ft. tall and 5 ft. wide. White flowers open in early June. In winter, foliage turns red or purple-bronze.
This large, mounding shrub has dark green leaves and medium blue flowers. Tolerates heavy soils. Responds well to pruning.
'Dark Star' features 1 ╜-in. clusters of dark blue flowers. The leaves are small, narrow and somewhat deer-resistant.
This dense, medium-sized Ceanothus has short arching branches and narrow, deep green leaves. The vibrant blue flowers open from reddish buds. Grows in heavy soils. Tolerates summer water.
More tender than other hybrids, 'Frosty Blue' is a large mounding Ceanothus with glossy crinkled green leaves. Flowers are deep blue, frosted white, in 2 ╜ to 3 in. spikes.
The best known species of Lilac has fragrant flowers that rise from oval, pointed, dark green leaves. Shrubs can reach 15 to 20 ft. tall. Hundreds of varieties are available.
Compact and later blooming, the many flowers start as purple buds that turn into double magenta blossoms.
An upright, single, purple-blooming Lilac. Each flower petal is edged in white.
This wide-spreading Lilac has heavy branches of extremely fragrant, double, white flowers.
Purple buds develop into single, blue flowers with clove-scented fragrance on this compact variety. Once known as Syringa velutina.
The upright, arching branches are covered with small, dark green leaves and clusters of pale lavender to rosy lavender flowers. A white-flowering variety is available.
This Hosta is easily grown from self-fertile seed and is slug-resistant. Forms 3-ft. wide lush mounds of broad, heart-shaped, glossy green leaves. Small, lavender, trumpet-like flowers branch off tall flower stalks.
The Iris-like flowers are creamy yellow with maroon-brown blotches.
This Oriental hybrid has 7 to 8 in. wide fragrant red flowers with silver edges and white margins. Sturdy plants are intermediate in height, and shouldnÆt need staking.
Its broad, heart-shaped green leaves are edged in wild yellow margins that fades to creamy white, making this one of the showiest cream-edged Hostas. Blooms are lavender or blue.
Widely planted and fast-growing, its slightly wavy leaves are two-toned green with uneven white edges.
The classic Lily Turf has solid green strap-like leaves. Lavender, purple or white spikes add subtle color.
This fine-textured perennial ground cover quickly spreads by underground runners. Its pale lilac to white flowers poke up through deep green, grasslike foliage. Remove old flowers.
Its large scale makes it an excellent lawn, street or shade tree. Its heart-shaped leaves are dark green on top and blue-green beneath. Tolerates urban conditions.
One of the most spectacular fall color trees for gardens or city parks, its maple-shaped leaves last until late autumn. Pyramidal shape when young; older trees have a rounded crown.
Similar to 'Fan Orchid Rose,' but with red flowers. Should be planted in a sheltered location and not in direct wind.
White, fragrant spring flowers hang in 4- to 8-in.-long clusters. The 2- to 4-in.-long pods last through much of the winter, rattling in the breeze as they dry. Highly prone to insect damage.
The sweet, yellowish, apricot-like fruit ripens in spring. To improve fruit quality, thin small fruits to let light into the center, and thin fruit crop. Drought-tolerant once established. Somewhat prone to fireblight.
The sweet, yellowish, apricot-like fruit ripens in spring. To improve fruit quality, thin small fruits to let light into the center, and thin fruit crop. Drought-tolerant once established. Somewhat prone to fireblight.
Similar to æMinaretteÆ with its fanciful color mixes, æGarden GnomeÆ grows to about 2 ft. tall. These long, dense flower spikes make striking borders.
The largest in the family, it's known for its peeling reddish bark and white bell-shaped flowers that turn into brilliant red and orange berries. Very prone to root rot. Plant the smallest plants possible.
A heavy bloomer, white, 6 in. flowers appear in spring and again in summer. Its narrow, evergreen form is 20 to 25 ft. high by 10 to 15 ft. wide. Green leaves are rusty bronze underneath.
A deciduous, shrubby magnolia, 10 ft. tall and wide, its vase-shaped, pink flowers bloom mid-spring to mid-summer, before dark green leaves appear. Blooms later than Star Magnolia.
The white, pink or reddish purple saucer-shaped flowers with white insides precede 6 in. long, deep green, oval leaves. Roots are close to surface so use care when working around them.
The white, pink or reddish purple saucer-shaped flowers with white insides precede 6 in. long, deep green, oval leaves. Roots are close to surface so use care when working around them.
This magnificent 30 to 40-ft.-tall tree has cup-shaped, white flowers in summer to early fall and dark green, leathery leaves year-round. Protect from direct south sun.
This magnificent 30 to 40-ft.-tall tree has cup-shaped, white flowers in summer to early fall and dark green, leathery leaves year-round. Protect from direct south sun.
Profuse, white star-shaped flowers appear early in season in late winter and last through early spring. This hardy, slow-growing shrub adapts to most climates. Pink flowering types available.
This trouble-free Magnolia grows to 60-ft. tall in the south, while in the north it reaches 10 to 20 ft. Flowers are creamy white. Dark green leaves are silvery white beneath. Tolerates wet areas.
This trouble-free Magnolia grows to 60-ft. tall in the south, while in the north it reaches 10 to 20 ft. Flowers are creamy white. Dark green leaves are silvery white beneath. Tolerates wet areas.
Blooming at an early age, this deciduous, shrub or tree is vigorous. Funnel-shaped, star-like, white flowers open in mid-spring before the dark green leaves appear.
A good erosion-controlling ground cover, its leaves are blue-green in summer and purple-green in cold winters. Best in full sun near coast and in partial shade elsewhere. Water occasionally in summer.
A good erosion-controlling ground cover, its leaves are blue-green in summer and purple-green in cold winters. Best in full sun near coast and in partial shade elsewhere. Water occasionally in summer.
Its leathery, horizontal leaves have spiny tips and edges. Lemon-yellow flowers bloom in spring, followed by light blue berries. Leaves donÆt show much fall color.
Shorter in containers, it reaches 15 to 20 ft. Clusters of 2- to 4-in.-wide, fragrant pink flowers with dark pink throats bloom all summer. Requires good drainage.
Its many deep rose-pink, fragrant flowers have yellow throats. Reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall. Excellent in hanging baskets.
Use this hardy, dense, multi-stemmed large shrub or small tree as a hedge, container plant or landscape accent. The dark green, 3-lobed leaves turn scarlet in fall. Fragrant yellow spring flowers turn to bright red fruit. Tolerates wind. Remove seedlings.
Use this hardy, dense, multi-stemmed large shrub or small tree as a hedge, container plant or landscape accent. The dark green, 3-lobed leaves turn scarlet in fall. Fragrant yellow spring flowers turn to bright red fruit. Tolerates wind. Remove seedlings.
The glossy, 3-lobed, bright green leaves on this multistemmed tree or large shrub turn fiery red in fall. Tree stems arch from the ground. Creamy white, fragrant flower clusters appear with emerging leaves in late spring, and are followed by winged, red summer fruits.
The glossy, 3-lobed, bright green leaves on this multistemmed tree or large shrub turn fiery red in fall. Tree stems arch from the ground. Creamy white, fragrant flower clusters appear with emerging leaves in late spring, and are followed by winged, red summer fruits.
This fast-growing, broadly rounded, deciduous, spreading tree often grows multiple stems and presents a ragged appearance. Bright green leaves have 3 to 5 oval leaflets that turn yellow in fall. Clusters of inconspicuous, greenish yellow flowers in late spring.
This fast-growing, broadly rounded, deciduous, spreading tree often grows multiple stems and presents a ragged appearance. Bright green leaves have 3 to 5 oval leaflets that turn yellow in fall. Clusters of inconspicuous, greenish yellow flowers in late spring.
Young trees with erect branches grow rounded with age. Large, dark green, deeply lobed leaves turn yellow and orange in fall. Yellowish green flowers appear in spring followed by pale green fruits.
One of the best red-leaved Japanese maples, it keeps its deep reddish purple color even in summer. Excellent red fall color. Plant in partial shade for best results.
This deciduous, narrowly upright tree forms a fat column with dense foliage. Broad, sharply lobed, dark green leaves turn golden yellow in fall. Clusters of yellow flowers bloom in mid-spring before leaves emerge.
This deciduous, narrowly upright tree forms a fat column with dense foliage. Broad, sharply lobed, dark green leaves turn golden yellow in fall. Clusters of yellow flowers bloom in mid-spring before leaves emerge.
This rounded, dense, deciduous tree is often branched to the ground. Its small, deeply lobed, green leaves turn red or yellow in fall.
This rounded, dense, deciduous tree is often branched to the ground. Its small, deeply lobed, green leaves turn red or yellow in fall.
These slow-growing deciduous trees are excellent in lawns, entryways, groves and under oaks. Some types are good in containers and for bonsai. Leaf color changes from red to green to yellow, orange or scarlet. Protect from wind and hot sun. Won't tolerate salts in soils.
These slow-growing deciduous trees are excellent in lawns, entryways, groves and under oaks. Some types are good in containers and for bonsai. Leaf color changes from red to green to yellow, orange or scarlet. Protect from wind and hot sun. Won't tolerate salts in soils.
This shrub's ferny leaves become deep purple-red and fade to bronze-green in summer. They turn bright red in fall before dropping. Clusters of small, reddish purple flowers appear in mid spring.
This shrub's ferny leaves become deep purple-red and fade to bronze-green in summer. They turn bright red in fall before dropping. Clusters of small, reddish purple flowers appear in mid spring.
Its overlapping arching branches are colorful with young, bronze-red leaves, which turn bronze-green in summer and bright red in fall. Small, reddish purple flower clusters appear in mid spring.
Its overlapping arching branches are colorful with young, bronze-red leaves, which turn bronze-green in summer and bright red in fall. Small, reddish purple flower clusters appear in mid spring.
This popular shade or street tree has 5-lobed leaves that turn yellow in fall. Green-yellow flowers bloom in early spring. Tolerant of air pollution. Its aggressive roots compete with nearby plants.
Slower growing than green-leaf types, this rounded tree has a symmetrical crown. Large, dense, sharply lobed, rich maroon-red leaves adorn it through summer. Yellow flowers appear in mid-spring before leaves.
Slower growing than green-leaf types, this rounded tree has a symmetrical crown. Large, dense, sharply lobed, rich maroon-red leaves adorn it through summer. Yellow flowers appear in mid-spring before leaves.
This vigorous, deciduous, upright oval to rounded tree has light green leaves edged with white that turn golden yellow in fall. Yellow flowers bloom in mid-spring before leaves appear.
This vigorous, deciduous, upright oval to rounded tree has light green leaves edged with white that turn golden yellow in fall. Yellow flowers bloom in mid-spring before leaves appear.
Large, broad, sharply lobed, dark green leaves grow densely. They create a formal globe-shaped tree and turn yellow or orange in fall. Clusters of yellow flowers arrive before the leaves emerge.
Large, broad, sharply lobed, dark green leaves grow densely. They create a formal globe-shaped tree and turn yellow or orange in fall. Clusters of yellow flowers arrive before the leaves emerge.
This 40-to-50-ft.-tall deciduous, rounded tree has rich maroon red leaves all summer. In mid-spring, tiny red-tinged yellow flowers precede foliage. Slower growing than green-leaf types.
This 40-to-50-ft.-tall deciduous, rounded tree has rich maroon red leaves all summer. In mid-spring, tiny red-tinged yellow flowers precede foliage. Slower growing than green-leaf types.
The leaves are purple-red in spring, turning dark green in summer, and golden yellow in the fall. Yellow flowers. Slower growing than green-leaf types.
The leaves are purple-red in spring, turning dark green in summer, and golden yellow in the fall. Yellow flowers. Slower growing than green-leaf types.
This deciduous tree is grown for its exquisite cinnamon bark that exfoliates to expose hues of reds and browns. The green, 3-pronged leaves have silvery undersides and turn red in fall. Prune to shape.
This short-lived, deciduous tree is perfect for exposed coastal conditions of salt spray and strong winds. Yellow flowers bloom above large, dark green leaves with purple undersides. No fall color.
The spectacular yellow to orange to fiery red fall colors of these trees bring flocks of tourists to New England every year. Red spring flowers. This fast-grower resists storms and wind. Needs moist soil.
This maple grows fast, its strong, spreading branches forming a rounded crown. Pendulous branchlets turn up at the ends. The deeply lobed, bright green leaves with silver undersides turn yellow in fall. Silver gray bark furrows deeply with age.
With its glowing yellow fall color and production of maple sugar, this is one of the trees that bring "leaf peepers" to New England every year. Needs moist soil. Won't tolerate road salts.
This cold-hardy, multistemmed, bushy shrub or wide-spreading tree has dark green leaves that turn red and yellow in fall. Showy bright red summer fruits.
This cold-hardy, multistemmed, bushy shrub or wide-spreading tree has dark green leaves that turn red and yellow in fall. Showy bright red summer fruits.
This deciduous, rounded, spreading tree blazes with a long-lasting fall display of red, orange and purple leaves. The flaking bark on mature trees shows layers of gray, brown and orange. Stake and prune.
This deciduous, rounded, spreading tree blazes with a long-lasting fall display of red, orange and purple leaves. The flaking bark on mature trees shows layers of gray, brown and orange. Stake and prune.
Long, slender, trailing branches grace this spreading, bushy small tree or shrub. Rounded green leaves with 7 to 9 green lobes turn brilliant orange and red in fall. Clusters of small purple and white flowers appear in spring.
Long, slender, trailing branches grace this spreading, bushy small tree or shrub. Rounded green leaves with 7 to 9 green lobes turn brilliant orange and red in fall. Clusters of small purple and white flowers appear in spring.
Similar to Oregano but much milder, this culinary herb has white blooms. After 2 or 3 years, replace rangy plants. Often grown as a summer annual where it is not hardy.
Its durable, lacy foliage is light green, often with a silvery, dusty look. The masses of large flowers -- in pastel or bright shades of blue, red, white, pink, violet and yellow -- bloom from mid to late spring.
This pendulous shrub can be trained into a single-trunked weeping tree. Flower spikes are white, and bark is gray. Give some summer water in drier inland locations.
This pendulous shrub can be trained into a single-trunked weeping tree. Flower spikes are white, and bark is gray. Give some summer water in drier inland locations.
Gray-green leaves and brown bark grow on this large shrub or small tree. Seed capsules grow along the stems with a totem pole effect. Tolerates some neglect.
Gray-green leaves and brown bark grow on this large shrub or small tree. Seed capsules grow along the stems with a totem pole effect. Tolerates some neglect.
Tight clusters of long-tubed white flowers attract hummingbirds to this clumping perennial. It is native to the eastern United States and its leaves have a spicy, pleasant fragrance.
This perennial ground cover has roundish, hairy gray-green leaves and lavender-blue flowers. Tolerates drought and poor soils.
This low-maintenance shade tree tolerates air pollution, wind, drought, heat and most soil types. The leaves are dull green above and silver-gray beneath. Prune suckers.
In late spring and early summer of its second year, this biennial flowers in white, yellow, orange, red or purple. Downy leaves are gray-green. Plant reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and 2 to 3 ft. wide.
Bright green rosemary-like leaves grow densely on this ground cover's long trailing branches. Its branches root in moist soil. White summer flowers followed by purple berries. Somewhat drought-resistant.
This popular eastern native shrub is deciduous to semi-deciduous, depending on location. Tolerates coastal conditions and poor soils. In the wild, this shrub suckers to form large colonies.
Shorter than L. indica, it's hardier in more temperatures, resists mildew and has a slightly longer blooming season. Give occasional deep watering. Prone to chlorosis.
Clusters of long-lasting, snowy-white flowers mass in summer and early fall on this deciduous shrub. Light green foliage turns gold in fall. Brown bark flakes off to show rosy inner bark.
Long-lasting crinkly, crepelike flowers grace this plant in summer and early fall. Light green summer leaves turn red, orange or purplish in autumn. Prune hard in spring. At home in the South.
Long-lasting crinkly, crepelike flowers grace this plant in summer and early fall. Light green summer leaves turn red, orange or purplish in autumn. Prune hard in spring. At home in the South.
Shorter than L. indica, it's hardier in more temperatures, resists mildew and has a slightly longer blooming season. Give occasional deep watering. Prone to chlorosis.
The dark green foliage of this deciduous shrub turns golden-yellow in fall. Large clusters of bright red flowers bloom in summer and early fall. Prune to increase next year's bloom.
The dark green foliage of this deciduous, 7- to 9-ft.-high shrub turns golden-yellow in fall. Large clusters of clear pink flowers bloom in summer and early fall. Prune to increase next year's bloom.
A dwarf-compact Crape Myrtle with good mildew resistance and reddish-yellow fall color. An excellent container plant.
A fast-growing, tree-sized Crape Myrtle with deep red flowers and berries. One of the most hardy of the indica cultivars, it is highly resistant to mildew.
A fast-growing, tree-sized Crape Myrtle with deep red flowers and berries. One of the most hardy of the indica cultivars, it is highly resistant to mildew.
A popular white-flowering hybrid with spectacular cinnamon-brown peeling bark, Natchez is highly resistant to mildew. Its dark green leaves turn orange and red in the fall.
Maintain this Crape Myrtle as a slow-growing shrub or train it into a tree, but cut back hard to keep it small and compact. Watch for mildew.
Maintain this Crape Myrtle as a slow-growing shrub or train it into a tree, but cut back hard to keep it small and compact. Watch for mildew.
A popular white-flowering hybrid with spectacular cinnamon-brown peeling bark, Natchez is highly resistant to mildew. Its dark green leaves turn orange and red in the fall.
This popular shrub or small tree is grown for its dark green, year-round foliage. Train as a multi-trunked shrub or single-trunked tree, or clip as a hedge. Drought-tolerant along coast. Give some water and protect from hot afternoon sun in drier, warmer, inland locations.
This popular shrub or small tree is grown for its dark green, year-round foliage. Train as a multi-trunked shrub or single-trunked tree, or clip as a hedge. Drought-tolerant along coast. Give some water and protect from hot afternoon sun in drier, warmer, inland locations.
One of the most ornamental of Melaleucas, its abundant, long-blooming mauve flowers fade to white. Its bark is thick, spongy and reddish-yellow, and its roundish leaves are gray-green.
One of the most ornamental of Melaleucas, its abundant, long-blooming mauve flowers fade to white. Its bark is thick, spongy and reddish-yellow, and its roundish leaves are gray-green.
Group several plants together to create a haze of lavender-blue in the front of flower borders, edgings or containers. Blooms for many months if sheared back. DoesnÆt like humidity.
A good container plant, this has silver and green leaves with pink flowers.
This slow-growing, spreading tree develops a massive trunk and broad crown of stout branches. Its large, glossy, dark green leaves turn yellow or brown in fall. Fruits are single nuts.
One of the most popular native Oaks in California, they often stand as solitary giants in grasslands or groves along seasonal streams. Native Americans once used the acorns for flour. Give some extra water to newly planted trees until established. Deeply water mature or established trees in drought years only. Resists oak root fungus.
Its bark is the source of cork used in wine bottles, bulletin boards and shoes. The small, evergreen leaves have serrated margins. Tolerates desert conditions. Stake young trees, and prune to shape.
These long-lived trees with their massive, broad-spreading crowns are best used in parks and other large-scale landscapes. Their hardwood has been used in ship building, wine barrels and furniture.
Used as a shade tree in much of southern Europe, it can also be pruned as a hedge. Forming a dense canopy, the hollylike leaves are deep green above and yellowish silver beneath. Stake when young until trunk develops. Tolerates coastal conditions. No summer water.
This long-lived Oak thrives in the Midwest. Its wood is split into thin sheets to make shingles, hence one of its common names; the other comes from its lustrous green leaves that look like a Mountain Laurels' foliage. Leaves turn russet-red in fall. Transplants more easily than most oaks. Minimal pest problems.
This long-lived Oak thrives in the Midwest. Its wood is split into thin sheets to make shingles, hence one of its common names; the other comes from its lustrous green leaves that look like a Mountain Laurels' foliage. Leaves turn russet-red in fall. Transplants more easily than most oaks. Minimal pest problems.
One of the most widely planted native Oaks, its deeply cut, dark green leaves turn scarlet in the fall. Easy to transplant. Iron chlorosis is correctable with fertilizers.
Named after its shiny green, toothed leaves, this Oak is a good lawn, shade or specimen tree. Fall foliage is yellow or gold-brown. Prune out dead or damaged branches. Tolerates wind. No serious pest problems.
This native Oak is popular because it tolerates planting beneath its open, broadly pyramidal canopy. Its bright green leaves turn a brilliant scarlet in cold autumn weather. Difficult to transplant. Best in dry, acidic soils. Tolerates limestone.
This is the long-lived Oak of Southern mansions, plantations and parkways, where its massive trunk and wide-spreading limbs are draped with Spanish moss. Thrives in deep, moist soils. Tolerates salt spray. With water, tolerates desert climates. Prune to remove deadwood.
This Oak grows wild in swampy places and bottomlands. It has a broad, round-topped shape and a short, multi-limbed trunk. Scalloped leaves are glossy green, turning yellow or purple in fall, and the bark of the trunk and branches flakes off in scales.
This Southern Oak transplants easily and tolerates wet soils. Its olive green lustrous leaves vary in shape and last well into winter. Several disease and insect problems; Mistletoe infestations can be severe. Prune out weak-wooded limbs damaged in wind or ice storms.
Young pyramidal trees mature into rounded ones with wide-spreading branches. Reaches 50 to 80 ft. tall and wide. Medium-green leaves turn red or purple in fall.
Slender branches, a stately trunk and willowlike leaves make this an elegant tree. Its finely textured, bright green leaves turn a dull yellow to orange-red in fall and last for several months. Easy to transplant. No serious insect or disease problems.
Clusters of salmon-pink, single flowers bloom on this 8- to 15-ft.-tall and wide, sun-loving shrub.
Clusters of large, bright red, single flowers bloom on this 8- to 15-ft.-tall and wide, sun-loving shrub.
White, yellow, red or purple, 2- to 3-in.-wide flowers bloom April through summer on evergreen shrubs, which reach up to 20 ft. tall.
This spreading, evergreen tree is slow-growing and short-lived. Gray-green leaves with silvery undersides. Tiny, fragrant white flowers in late summer. Small edible fruits are shiny black when ripe.
This spreading, evergreen tree is slow-growing and short-lived. Gray-green leaves with silvery undersides. Tiny, fragrant white flowers in late summer. Small edible fruits are shiny black when ripe.
This bushy shrub or small spreading tree has peeling, brown bark in winter and silvery-green leaves. Creamy yellow flowers give way to yellow fruit. Resists oak root fungus.
This bushy shrub or small spreading tree has peeling, brown bark in winter and silvery-green leaves. Creamy yellow flowers give way to yellow fruit. Resists oak root fungus.
The shiny green, dense foliage and apricot scented flowers make this an excellent espalier or container plant to grow near windows or entryways.
Green Onions have mild-flavored stems and do not form bulbs. Harvest from spring to fall, and through winter in mild climates. Early harvesting yields mild flavor.
The flowers smell like orange blossoms. Needs full sun in cool summer areas and partial shade in hot climates. In dry situations, give periodic deep water. Prune to shape and fan.
Hardy to -30║ F, this is an excellent flowering shrub for northern gardens. The fragrant Minnesota Snowflake Mock Orange with its large, showy, white double flowers, grows 6 to 8 ft. tall.
White, double flowers cover this deep green shrub. An important addition to any fragrance garden.
This deciduous fountain-like shrub grows 6 ft. tall and 6 ft. wide. Fragrant double and semi-double white flowers bloom in spring on dark green foliage.
Growing to 10 ft. tall, this deciduous, upright shrub bears clusters of fragrant, creamy white flowers in late spring and early summer.
Grown for its dark green, leathery, hollylike leaves and extremely fragrant flowers. Prune to control size and shape. Often kept as a 6- to 8-ft. shrub, or occasionally trained as an espalier.
Some red varieties to look for are æIcarosÆ (single-flowering), æBlack PantherÆ (semi-double) and æHowkiÆ (double).
Some white varieties to look for are æSavage SplendorÆ (single-flowering, with pink edges), æGodaishuÆ (semi-double) and æTama SudareÆ (double).
Some yellow varieties to look for are æCanaryÆ (single-flowering), æHeliosÆ (semi-double), and æGolden MandarinÆ (double).
The leaf blades on this slender-trunked palm are divided into narrow, pointed segments. Leaf stalks are spiny. A good container plant when young. Reaches 40 to 60 ft. tall and 10 to 20 ft. wide.
The 15- to 20-ft.-long leaves crowning the wide trunk don't hide the tiny yellowish brown flowers or yellow to red fruits. At 40 to 60 ft. tall and 30 to 50 ft. wide, these aren't trees for small spaces.
One of the most beautiful palms, it has a heavy crown of waxy, bluish green leaves that reach 15 ft. long. The leaf stalks are armed with stout, hooked spines. The flower clusters hang almost to the ground.
The only palm native to the Mediterranean, it's also one of the hardiest of all palms. Group as a foreground planting or as a hedge. Mulch during rainy season.
The airy, lacy leaves that grow from the top of the trunk are less than 4 ft. long. Excellent in containers or as bonsai indoors or out. Leaves look best if plant is in partial shade.
The airy, lacy leaves that grow from the top of the trunk are less than 4 ft. long. Excellent in containers or as bonsai indoors or out. Leaves look best if plant is in partial shade.
One of the most popular native desert trees for use in hot and dry landscapes, its tiny leaves and spiny branches give a bluish-green hue to the entire plant. Tolerates drought.
These poppies offer early spring blooms 4 in. across in white, orange, pink and yellow. The young plants need to be protected from birds.
Orangy-red blooms begin in mid-spring.
Some types of Passionflower have fleshy, edible fruits, called Passion Fruits, which become orange or yellow in fall.
Plant early, middle, and late season fruiting varieties to lengthen your harvest. Need winter chill, below 45░F, for abundant fruit and summer heat. Elberta and Nectar are favorites.
Often cultivated as an orchard crop, its light brown to reddish pecan nuts are sweet. Often cultivated as an orchard crop. Fine-patterned foliage offers light shade. Leaves are aromatic when crushed. Resists oak root fungus.
Unusual needlelike leaves are almost hidden by slender, bright orange flowers in spring or summer. Use in rock gardens or in the front of flower borders to attract hummingbirds.
An All-America Selection winner for its high productivity and compactness, its curved peppers, 3 to 4 in. long, turn from green to vibrant red. Each plant produces 3 to 4 dozen peppers. Use fresh or dry for use as a spice. Excellent for containers.
This plant bears a pungent chili pepper for salsas, dips and recipes calling for potent, eye-opening hotness. Jalape±os are intermediates, not as hot as Cayenne, Tabasco and Habanero, but hotter than Ancho, Pasilla and Paprika. Use green, immature fruit or those fully ripened to deep red.
Named for its willow-like, peppermint-scented leaves, this tree has deeply furrowed, fibrous, shedding red-brown bark. Prune to shape. Stake young trees to promote strong straight trunks.
This evergreen ground cover thrives in dry shade with little supplemental water. Plant it in the shade of native Oaks and other drought-tolerant trees. Its small leaves are glossy, deep green and fragrant when crushed. Inconspicuous flowers are rose- to maroon-colored. The wine-red trailing branches often root as they grow along the ground.~~Tolerates coastal conditions. Prune to keep low.
This evergreen ground cover thrives in dry shade with little supplemental water. Plant it in the shade of native Oaks and other drought-tolerant trees. Its small leaves are glossy, deep green and fragrant when crushed. Inconspicuous flowers are rose- to maroon-colored. The wine-red trailing branches often root as they grow along the ground.~~Tolerates coastal conditions. Prune to keep low.
Not as invasive as the Large Periwinkle, this tough spreader is easy to grow, with intermittent flowers and brightly variegated, lush foliage. Good to plant under trees.
Deep violet-blue flowers bloom in spring on this 6- to 8-in.-tall, evergreen ground cover with leathery, glossy green leaves.
This tough spreader is easy to grow, but is not as invasive as the Large Periwinkle. It has intermittent white flowers and lush foliage.
This will not take over like Large Periwinkle, but it is easy to grow and spreads well. It has intermittent, maroon-purple flowers and lush foliage.
Not as invasive as Large Periwinkle, this easy-to-grow, tough spreader has intermittent, commonly-found blue flowers and lush foliage.
More upright-growing than Common Periwinkle, it is less vigorous, but can naturalize. Use in planter boxes to display white, variegated foliage. Shear often to encourage dense growth.
More upright-growing than Common Periwinkle, it spreads rampantly and has naturalized in wild areas of warmer zones.
This tree has large, deep green leaves and fissured bark. The yellow-orange oval fruits are 1 to 2 in. in diameter and ripen after first frost. Prune off basal suckers.
Its weeping form has low-branching, wide-spreading limbs with large, deep green, oval leaves and brightly colored orange fruit.
Designed for containers and hanging baskets, these branching and trailing plants have 4╛ in. wide purple flowers. Series also in pink, red, blue, white, salmon, burgundy and bicolors.
The most popular white-flowering variety, its hardy, tall flower stalks end in dome-shaped, 1 in. flowers. A high maintenance plant, it requires rich, moist soil, full sun but cool temperatures.
This rare white-flowering miniature forms a dense ground cover 4 to 6 in. tall. Flowers, which have a yellow eye and a lily-like fragrance, bloom from early to mid-spring.
Tasty sweet dates like those found in markets grow in huge clusters after the yellowish brown flowers have gone. Remove suckers from base to produce one trunk. Watch for mess when squirrels steal the fruit.
This large multiple-stemmed shrub spreads to make a rounded, coarse-textured hedge or small tree. Leathery mature leaves are deep green. Needs good air circulation.
This large multiple-stemmed shrub spreads to make a rounded, coarse-textured hedge or small tree. Leathery mature leaves are deep green. Needs good air circulation.
This popular, 10- to 15-ft.-tall shrub or small tree has small, fragrant, spring flowers. Use cut branches in arrangements. No berries. Heat- and mildew-resistant.
This popular, 10- to 15-ft.-tall shrub or small tree has small, fragrant, spring flowers. Use cut branches in arrangements. No berries. Heat- and mildew-resistant.
A dwarf variety Japanese Pieris with smaller leaves and white flowers makes a dense border or informal hedge. Also known as Lily-of-the-Valley shrub.
Japanese Pieris supplies year-round beauty with its deep green leaves and long-blooming, waxy red, pink or white, urn-shaped flowers that cluster at branch ends.
This pine tolerates urban conditions better than most. As the tree matures, it changes shape from pyramidal into a rounded crown. It has long, sharp, dark green needles. Tolerates seashore conditions.
Often used in landscapes or sheared as a hedge, this native pine has long, bluish green, fine-textured needles. It doesn't tolerate road salt or ocean spray. White Pine Blister Rust can be a serious problem.
Grown for its glossy, dark green, flat needles. Use as a tree, hedge, espalier, topiary or container plant. Also sold as P. elongatus.
This long-lived pine matures into a broad-shaped flat canopy that makes for an excellent shade tree. The bright green needles grow up to 8 in. long. The edible seeds are called pine nuts. Tolerates coastal conditions, drought and heat, once established.
Grow as a Christmas tree, landscape pine, coastal dune stabilizer, bonsai specimen or container plant. Its needles are bright green, stiff and 3 to 4 in. long. Prune to any shape. Tolerates coastal conditions.
This rapid-growing specimen tree's orange-red barked trunk develops into an irregular-shaped flat-topped crown. The tree is popular as a bonsai specimen and as a host for matsutake fungi.
This conifer has distinctive fleshy, dark green needles. As cut foliage, they last for weeks in water. The 2- to 3-in. long cones mature in 2 years. Used in bonsai.
Pyramidal in youth, it matures into a picturesque wide-spreading tree with dense bluish green needles. Good for containers and bonsai. Tolerates seashore conditions.
This long-lived pine requires little maintenance, which makes it an excellent specimen tree for Midwest and Great Plains gardens. Its blue-green needles grow in a dense mass, so it is an excellent wind screen.
Conical in youth, this tree's crown gets rounder and more open as the lower branches drop off with age. Grows rapidly. Foliage is light green in summer and turns yellow in winter.
This tree rapidly grows to 50 to 60 ft. tall. It is conical when young, and its crown becomes domed with maturity. The black bark contrasts well with the soft, bright green foliage.
An excellent small tree for rock gardens, bonsai and informal hedges, it also grows well in containers. Prune to shape, if necessary. Tolerates salt spray and cold winds, but not desert heat.
An excellent small tree for rock gardens, bonsai and informal hedges, it also grows well in containers. Prune to shape, if necessary. Tolerates salt spray and cold winds, but not desert heat.
The young, upright, narrow and pyramidal tree matures into an irregular cylinder shape with a narrow crown. Its stout lower branches often droop. Purplish brown cones dot the grayish green foliage.
Commonly grown as a Christmas tree, this pine is also used for windbreaks, screens and picturesque irregular-shaped specimens. Common in the eastern U.S. Prefers acid soils. Prune to keep dense for screening.
Favored for its rapid growth, its upright, straight trunk and spreading limbs reach 60 to 80 ft. tall and 40 to 60 ft. wide. Foliage is green and cones are 4 to 6 in. Plant in early spring or fall.
Its open pyramid form becomes flat-topped with age. Branches grow irregularly, and become long, low, straggling and scrubby. Foliage is yellow-green to dark green, yellowish in winter. Good for poor, dry soils.
This weeping evergreen has branchlets that touch the ground. Cylindrical brown cones dot the soft, gray-green leaves. Reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall and wide.
For largest fruit crop, plant males and females of this California favorite together.
For largest fruit crop, plant males and females of this California favorite together.
Blooming from late spring until fall frost, this Maiden Pink has bright rose-red flowers rising from a wide-spreading mat of grass-like green leaves. Does best in well-drained, sandy soil.
This dense, flat ground cover or rock garden plant has greenish-gray leaves and tiny, double pink flowers.
This is the first Dianthus hybrid mix with bright blooms of scarlet, coral, pink and white, with some speckling. Compact-growing.
In fall, its compound leaves turn shades of yellow, orange, scarlet or crimson. Its red fruit ripens to blue-black. Tolerates heat, alkaline soils and coastal and desert conditions. Resists oak root fungus.
Savor this All-America Selections winner in three ways: as young, edible pea pods; as more mature pods when Peas start to form; or fully ripened and shelled. Good for freezing but not canning. Support tall vines.
In late spring clusters of very fragrant, star-shaped, creamy white flowers cover this dense shrub or small tree. Leaves are glossy, leathery and thick. In cooler climates, plant against a south- or west-facing wall.
In late spring clusters of very fragrant, star-shaped, creamy white flowers cover this dense shrub or small tree. Leaves are glossy, leathery and thick. In cooler climates, plant against a south- or west-facing wall.
Taller than the London Plane Tree, it also has whiter bark. More prone to disease than other Plane trees. Doesn't tolerate city conditions.
This perennial succulent grows fleshy blue-green leaves 5 to 6 ft. long with stout spines at the tips. In 10 to 20 years, the branched flower stalks can grow to 30 ft., with tapering spikes of bell-shaped, white to creamy yellow flowers emerging in spring and summer.
This is one of the hardiest purple-leaf Plums. Its masses of single pink flowers appear just before its dark purple foliage, creating a massive floral display. Prune out crossing branches.
This 1-ft.-tall green ground cover turns bronze-red in fall. Prune hard in winter to encourage compact spring growth. WonÆt tolerate shade.
One of the easiest of all fruit trees to grow, popular plum varieties are Green Gage, Italian, Santa Rosa and Satsuma. European plums are more winter-hardy than Japanese. Hybrids survive in most climates. Prunes are varieties of European plums with a high sugar content, so they dry in the sun without spoiling. For optimum fruit crops, schedule fertilizing, pruning, dormant oil spraying and supplemental watering in arid climates. Some plums are self-fertile, but all varieties bear heavier crops with cross-pollination.
One of the easiest of all fruit trees to grow, popular plum varieties are Green Gage, Italian, Santa Rosa and Satsuma. European plums are more winter-hardy than Japanese. Hybrids survive in most climates. Prunes are varieties of European plums with a high sugar content, so they dry in the sun without spoiling. For optimum fruit crops, schedule fertilizing, pruning, dormant oil spraying and supplemental watering in arid climates. Some plums are self-fertile, but all varieties bear heavier crops with cross-pollination.
This dense dwarf shrub is 1 to 3 ft. tall and wide. Its vivid, single, orange-red flowers start when plant is still young. TheyÆre followed in fall by ornamental, small, orange-red fruits. Plant in containers.
This shrub with dense growth and habit flowers for several months in summer when few woody plants do. Available in larger, mounded forms.
One of the earliest and longest blooming Cinquefoil bushes, soft green foliage and bright yellow flowers flourish on this dense mounding plant. Flourishes in seaside climates.
This is one of the showiest white Bush Cinquefoils. Its large, 5-lobed white flowers bloom for several months on a background of bluish green leaves. Use as a ground cover in partial or full sun.
One of the showiest of all Bush Cinquefoils, 'Goldfinger' blooms from early summer to early autumn. Its abundant, golden-yellow flowers make this densely branched mounding shrub a favorite for woodland gardens.
This fast growing ground cover or bulb cover has dainty, bright green leaves that complement the golden-yellow spring flowers. Use as a lawn substitute where thereÆs no foot traffic.
The pale green leaves edged in white give this hedge a light color. Its large panicles of fragrant pure white or creamy-yellowish, tubular flowers are followed by purplish black fruits. Foliage lasts late into fall. Reaches 10 to 12 ft. tall.
The most widely-grown Privet, this dark green, bushy, deciduous shrub grows 15 ft. tall unpruned. Dwarf variety æLodenseÆ reaches 4 ft. tall. Prone to blight, but naturalized in US. Road de-icing salt and smog can damage plant.
This evergreen, upright, shrub or tree has large, glossy, dark green leaves. Panicles of small, tubular white flowers, 10 in. long, appear in late summer.
This evergreen, upright, shrub or tree has large, glossy, dark green leaves. Panicles of small, tubular white flowers, 10 in. long, appear in late summer.
One of the hardiest and most carefree Privets, its branches arch gracefully. Its dense leaves are evenly spaced along somewhat flattened sprays. Use as a specimen or informal hedge. Heavy pruning destroys its natural shape.
This fast-growing, bushy, deciduous shrub has bright golden yellow leaves. Plant in full sun for best color and leave untrimmed for best appearance. Evergreen in warmer climates.
The dark green leaves on this dense, compact shrub are glossy and edged with silver. Flowers form at the tips of the new shoots in late spring and early summer. Blue-black berries follow.
This evergreen quickly reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall and 4 to 6 ft. wide. It's dense with smooth-edged, heavily textured, glossy, dark green leaves. Fragrant flowers are followed by blue-black berries.
Glossy, smooth-edged, dark green leaves make this dense hedge popular. Fragrant flowers are followed by blue-black berries. Reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall and 5 to 7 ft. wide.
Glossy, smooth-edged, dark green leaves make this dense hedge popular. Fragrant flowers are followed by blue-black berries. Reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall and 5 to 7 ft. wide.
Associated with the Greek goddess Athena, the red fruit of the pomegranate is used to make beverages and preserves. The hard rind of the fruit is deep yellow to red. Bright green to golden-green leaves turn yellow in fall.
This variety is noted for its huge clusters of large red berries in mid-season, which last long into winter. A vigorous grower, this shrub reaches 10 to 12 ft. high and 8 to 10 ft. wide.
This dense, bushy shrub with broad dark green leaves reaches 12 ft. tall and wide. White flowers bloom in early summer, followed by round, bright orange fruits that last late into winter.
Red berries ripen in September or October and last well into winter. Prune to control wild growth. Widely used in warm climates. Drops foliage and dies back in cold climates.
Of all pyracanthas, its berries ripen last, but dark red color lasts well into winter. Reaching 8 to 10 ft. tall and 6 to 8 ft. wide, it has white flowers. Not as cold-hardy, it drops all foliage and dies back in colder climates.
Clusters of white flowers are followed by brownish, hard, inedible fruits. Its dark green leaves turn red, orange, yellow or purple in fall. Won't tolerate very wet or very dry soils.
Its strong upright branches give it a distinct pyramidal shape. Some popular varieties include 'Anjou,' 'Bartlett,' 'Bosc' and 'Cascade.' Most need cross-pollination by another variety to produce fruit. Resists oak root fungus.
Rosy purple, pealike flowers bloom on old growth as well as new. Multi-stemmed shrub reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall and wide. Established plants tolerate dry soil and heat. Grows exceptionally well in Arizona's high deserts.
Rosy purple, pealike flowers bloom on old growth as well as new. Multi-stemmed shrub reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall and wide. Established plants tolerate dry soil and heat. Grows exceptionally well in Arizona's high deserts.
Clusters of pink pealike flowers appear 2 to 3 weeks before the dark green leaves unfold. Foliage is golden in fall. Plant out when young.
Clusters of pink pealike flowers appear 2 to 3 weeks before the dark green leaves unfold. Foliage is golden in fall. Plant out when young.
Pink flowers appear on reddish branches, and are followed by bright purple, pointed leaves that slowly fade to purple-green. Needs winter chill. Shade in hot climates. Prone to canker.
Similar in appearance to the Coast Redwood, it has fine textured, green needlelike leaves. The leaves turn a pink-brown in fall, dropping to reveal the red-brown trunks of older trees. Use in lawns.
This slow-growing compact shrub has deep green leaves and pink to rosy purple spring flowers. For white flowers, the variety 'Album' is popular.
This is one of the best late-flowering white Rhododendrons, with a low, broad-spreading, dense habit. The leaves are narrow and glossy dark green. The funnel-shaped flowers are pure white with yellow spots.
A vigorous, compact shrub with waxy, deep green leaves, its large, fragrant flowers are pastel pink with a bronze blotch. Plant in filtered shade beneath tall trees or partial sun.
Commonly grown, this cold-hardy variety has dark purple buds which open into purple flowers on a wide, compact shrub. Thrives in moist, acidic soil.
White, 3-in.-wide flowers with a large crimson spot at the base of each petal contrast with the dark green, glossy foliage. The leaves are a source of ladanum, a resin used in perfumes.
Its reddish-purple, 3-in.-wide flowers with a dark blotch at the base of each petal look like small Poppies.
This compact shrub is planted as a ground cover. The leaves are small and covered with short dense hairs. The white flowers have a cluster of prominent yellow stamens.
This compact shrub is planted as a ground cover. The leaves are small and covered with short dense hairs. The white flowers have a cluster of prominent yellow stamens.
This spreading, mounding shrub has gray-green leaves and pink flowers. It thrives in full sun and sandy soil; use to control erosion. Prune tips to encourage dense growth.
This spreading, mounding shrub has gray-green leaves and pink flowers. It thrives in full sun and sandy soil; use to control erosion. Prune tips to encourage dense growth.
This hardy, Mediteranean shrub has 2-in.-wide, ivory, papery flowers with prominent yellow stamens. The gray-green leaves are fragrant on warm days. Drought tolerant.
Rich, amber-colored, intensely fragrant flowers bloom intermittently through the season on this widely available, low, bushy shrub.
Few Roses can rival its flowersÆ warm color and fruity fragrance. Many blooms in spring with scattered flowering until fall. The vigorous, upright, hardy and bushy shrub is medium to tall. Widely available and good for cut flowers.
This vigorous, arching shrub makes an excellent low hedge. The small, plump, ruffly flowers appear in large clusters in the spring with smaller clusters appearing all season.
Elegant, cream-colored buds open to clusters of slightly fragrant snow-white flowers. These plants bloom well all season on a vigorous, low-growing shrub. Widely available and used to provide mass color.
This natural climber blooms repeatedly from late spring to mid-autumn. The large, red blossoms have a heavy fragrance. It is widely available and easy to grow. Excellent as a pillar rose.
The reddest-red flowers grow in clusters on a vigorous, low shrub with bronze foliage. Cultivated for bold color display, it blooms well all season. Widely available.
One of the longest blooming climbers, its bright yellow flowers appear throughout the growing season. Can be grown as large, loose shrub. Widely available.
This white hybrid tea Rose has an unusual green center which fades as the shapely and fragrant bloom ages. Not a hardy plant, it blooms all season and forms a compact low growing shrub.
Flowers in a glowing, harmonious blend of orange, red, yellow and pink bloom repeatedly throughout the growing season. A shrubby climber, its also grown as a free-standing bush.
An excellent ground cover, this vigorous, hardy, trailing shrub produces many blooms in spring and fall with scattered flowers in between. The 2-in. flowers start out light pink, but open white. Widely available.
Frilly, slightly fragrant, old-fashioned-looking flowers grace this New Zealand native. Blooms well all season on a low, bushy shrub. Widely available, profuse and disease resistant.
The sweet, spicy fragrance and soft pink blush of this white Rose lasts all season. The upright shrub grows awkwardly to a low to medium height. Widely available. Requires pruning.
One of the most widely planted shrubs, roses are available as bare-root plants from late fall to early spring. Modern roses include Hybrid Teas, Grandifloras, Floribundas, Polyanthas, Climbing and Miniature roses. Old garden roses include R. alba, R. Banksiae, R. bracteata, R. centifolia, R. multiflora, China and Bourbon roses. Choose a variety that is adapted to your local climate.
One of the most widely planted shrubs, roses are available as bare-root plants from late fall to early spring. Modern roses include Hybrid Teas, Grandifloras, Floribundas, Polyanthas, Climbing and Miniature roses. Old garden roses include R. alba, R. Banksiae, R. bracteata, R. centifolia, R. multiflora, China and Bourbon roses. Choose a variety that is adapted to your local climate.
One of the most widely planted shrubs, roses are available as bare-root plants from late fall to early spring. Modern roses include Hybrid Teas, Grandifloras, Floribundas, Polyanthas, Climbing and Miniature roses. Old garden roses include R. alba, R. Banksiae, R. bracteata, R. centifolia, R. multiflora, China and Bourbon roses. Choose a variety that is adapted to your local climate.
This Rose has brought cheerful ôfiestaö colors to gardens since 1929. Blooms well all season on an upright shrub of low to medium height. If unavailable, special order from your nursery.
A good ground cover, its small 1-in. flowers grow in large sprays. Blooms later than many roses, but doesnÆt stop until frost. The hardy, spreading, disease-resisting shrub has glossy leaves.
Shiny, glittering foliage and snowy masses of white fragrant flowers in the spring are its hallmarks. It produces only scattered flowers for the rest of the season. Widely available.
With its double, light purple flowers that bloom summer into fall, this shrub has a upright, vase shape. Several colors are available. Resists oak root fungus. Prune in spring to keep compact.
This long-blooming climbing rose has velvety blood-red flowers and yellow stamens. Its attractive foliage is dark green. Prune annually.
This climber is popular for its semidouble, scarlet, cup-shaped flowers. It blooms from June into fall. Prune annually.
Its small, light pink flowers, shaped like miniature hybrid Teas, bloom heavily in spring with some flowers through fall. Needs little to average water, once established. Disease resistant. Prune to shape.
Although it blooms for only a few weeks in spring, its frothy clusters of scentless, double yellow or white flowers nearly cover the plant. Nearly evergreen and thornless, it is extremely vigorous; try it as a ground cover.
Although it blooms for only a few weeks in spring, its frothy clusters of scentless, double yellow or white flowers nearly cover the plant. Nearly evergreen and thornless, it is extremely vigorous; try it as a ground cover.
Its pink or white flowers with pointed petals and light fragrance bloom heavily through spring and into fall. The leaves are deep green and glossy. Tolerates partial shade.
Species and hybrids of this old garden rose type bloom from spring into late fall, with many colors. Develop large red rose hips. Leaves turn orange in autumn. Give this coarse aggressive plant space; spreads by aggressive underground rhizomes, forming large impenetrable clumps. Often clipped into a formal hedge. Thrives in coastal conditions of wind, poor soils and salt spray.
Use this fine-textured, fragrant dwarf as a ground cover or in rock gardens, or trail it over walls. Prune to accentuate the gnarled branches on mature plants.
Season your food with this cultivar. Its wide, stiffly erect form offers rich blue flowers and gray-green leaves.
Dozens of sizes and types are available, including a dwarf variety. Not all are good for cooking, so taste a leaf first.
Its 10-ft.-long, feather-shaped fronds grow upright at first, then arch and droop with age. Each frond is divided into narrowly, leathery, bright green leaflets. Crown reaches 50 to 70 ft. tall.
At home with other drought-tolerant plants, this shrubby sage has many, long-blooming ╜ in. red, purple, white or yellow flowers (color depends on the cultivar). In zones 4 through 8, bring plants indoors in winter.
This dense shrub is 3 to 4 ft. high and wide, and has violet flowers.
Its lemon-shaped, glossy leaves are used by florists as filler. Deep purple, edible berries follow pinkish-white, bell-shaped flowers. Combines well with Rhododendrons and Azaleas.
Growing slowly to 6 ft. tall, it becomes a dense mound of shiny, deep green foliage, or will grow in patterns up a wall. Fruits are red. Flowers are strongly fragrant.
This ground cover grows 2 ft. tall and is ideal for along buildings and under trees. Fruits are blue-black. Spreads at a slow to moderate rate by underground runners.
This ground cover grows 2 ft. tall and is ideal for along buildings and under trees. Fruits are blue-black. Spreads at a slow to moderate rate by underground runners.
The most popular Pincushion Flower with gardeners and florists, it has lacy flowers up to 3 in. across. Prefers cool summers. Excellent for flower arrangements.
Mats of shiny, evergreen foliage bloom in lavender, fan-like flowers on this ground cover. Drought-tolerant and low maintenance, itÆs especially popular in mild, dry climates.
Its trailing stems, clothed in tiny, fleshy, pale green leaves, create 2- to 3-in.-tall mounds. Tiny, golden yellow flowers bloom in late spring and summer. May become invasive.
This sedum offers fall color when its pale green stems and fleshy green leaves turn bronze. Clusters of star-shaped yellow flowers bloom summer and fall.
Its low, bronze foliage spreads slowly to form mats which creep over rocks or walls. In spring, starry red flowers bloom.
This evergreen conifer grows fast, its bold conical shape in youth becoming a stately pyramid with age. Densely covered with sharp bluish green foliage. Thick, fibrous, red brown bark.
This evergreen conifer grows fast, its bold conical shape in youth becoming a stately pyramid with age. Densely covered with sharp bluish green foliage. Thick, fibrous, red brown bark.
Its deep green, flat needles are arranged in flat sprays. Fire-retardant, reddish brown bark covers its thick trunk. Yellow leaves in summer indicate iron chlorosis.
This multi-stemmed shrub has white flowers which give way to bluish-purple berries. Fall brings strong yellow and red leaf color. Native Americans used the berries to make pemmican, one of their winter foods.
Tassel-like flowers hang from its branch tips in winter. Leaves are leathery and deep green. Native to coastal California and Oregon. Prune to shape as a bush, espalier or small tree. Needs good drainage.
Tassel-like flowers hang from its branch tips in winter. Leaves are leathery and deep green. Native to coastal California and Oregon. Prune to shape as a bush, espalier or small tree. Needs good drainage.
The pure white flowers yield winged seed pods that remain all winter. A shrub in the cooler Northern regions, it reaches tree height in favorable climates. Best pruned into a single-trunked tree when young. The dark green leaves turn yellow in fall.
This evergreen shrub has spineless branches and leaves that are green on top, silvery underneath. Flowers are silvery-white, and fall fruit is red. Semi-evergreen in colder areas.
These tough desert plants tolerate some alkalinity if given sufficient drainage. Silver-gray foliage and purple flowers offer pastel color in summer.
This dense shrub has pale, yellow-green leaves, scarlet berries and fragrant flowers. For fruit production, plant a male pollinizer near a female. A type of this shrub also produces ivory berries. In northern climates, give winter protection. Watch for mites in dry climates.
Smoky clusters appear on this deciduous tree or shrub against round or oval light green leaves. Leaves turn red or yellow in autumn.
Smoky clusters appear on this deciduous tree or shrub against round or oval light green leaves. Leaves turn red or yellow in autumn.
Named in warning for hayfever sufferers, this species also stands out from others because of its finely toothed narrow leaves. Use cut flowers like baby's breath. Several improved cultivars are available.
The large pink or white flowers in snowball-shaped clusters often cover the whole plant. Flowers are sterile and produce no fruit.
This tree is ideally situated on slopes, in a raised bed or near a patio where you can look up into its hanging flowers. Its flowers are slightly fragrant. Yellow autumn foliage.
This variety has larger leaves and fruit clusters than the species. Its small pinkish flowers yield large, round, white berries.
A round, red-skinned, mid-season potato with white flesh, itÆs especially good in the South and parts of the West. Ideal for boiling as it does not darken after cooking. DoesnÆt store well.
Its leaves turn maroon to purple in fall. Flower clusters grow 10 in. or more. For best autumn color, plant in full sun and water regularly. Don't plant in lawns or near other competitive trees.
The woolly leaves are known for their texture and color. The pink flowers appear sporadically. WonÆt tolerate wet and humid conditions.
æAnthony WatererÆ is the most popular of the Spiraea bumalda hybrids because of its showy flat-topped clusters of pinkish flowers and reddish purple new leaves. Its mature summer leaves turn russet in the fall.
The profuse pink flower plumes make a carpet of color in early summer.
Deep rose-pink flowers cover this low-growing, bushy, compact shrub in June and July. Otherwise, enjoy creamy yellow foliage. Up to 2 ft. tall and 2-3 ft. wide.
One of the most popular Spiraeas. In June and July it's a spray of graceful arching branches covered with showy, creamy white clusters of lightly fragrant flowers.
Slow-growing, it forms 3-ft.-tall by 6-ft.-wide mounds, covered in clusters of rose pink blooms from mid- to late summer. Small, dark, mint-green leaves are bronze when young.
Its long blooming season, compact shape and clusters of white, pink and deep rose flowers all on the same shrub, make it one of the most popular Spiraea. 'Shirobana's' dense, deep green foliage makes it perfect for edgings or small-scale plantings.
One of the hardiest and most popular of all the spruces, its striking gray-blue needles grow in whorls around the entire twig. Many cultivars are available. Dormant oil sprays turn its needles green.
This deep green conifer's finely textured branchlets hang from its slightly upright branches. Thrives in cold climates. Prune in early spring if needed. Use dwarf varieties in rock gardens.
This graceful spruce is grown for its dense, compact pyramidal form. Its needles are short, dark green and shiny. Protect from strong winter winds in northern climates.
Perfect for eastern gardens, its two-tone needles and weeping branches form a narrow pyramidal crown. Protect from strong winter winds in the north.
One of the most widely planted spruces, it tolerates cold, drought, heat, wind and exposed locations. The bluish-green needles grow on dense, drooping branchlets. Needles are aromatic when crushed. Needs good air circulation.
One of the most popular evergreen ground covers for shaded areas, its 9- to 12-in. stems hold glossy, dark green leaves and spikes of ╜-in. white flowers. Spreads to form colonies in woodland areas.
Similar to the standard P. terminalis, this one's leaves are edged with white.
Varieties include æCream of the Crop,Æ a white, All-America Selection winner; æRoyal Acorn,Æ a prolific orange variety; and æTable King,Æ a compact-growing plant.
Cup-shaped, single white flowers with orange centers and yellow or deep red to purple fall color give seasonal interest to this tree.
Spreading pale green stems and fleshy green leaves with scalloped edges are covered in star-shaped, bright yellow or lemon-yellow flowers in summer and fall.
This heat- and drought-tolerant shrub has white or pinkish clusters of spring flowers. Its velvety red berries are coated with a sticky substance. Grows best with occasional deep water.
This shade-loving creeper (also called Sweet William Phlox) blooms in spring with lightly fragrant flowers. Use as a ground cover in borders or woodland gardens. Needs moisture.
Dense, wavy-edged, green leaves and contrasting black twigs grow on this large-scale shrub or small tree. Its purple flowers are particularly fragrant at night. Tolerates coastal conditions. Prone to scale and aphids.
Dense, wavy-edged, green leaves and contrasting black twigs grow on this large-scale shrub or small tree. Its purple flowers are particularly fragrant at night. Tolerates coastal conditions. Prone to scale and aphids.
This large shrub to small tree features showy, light pink flowers. Pink buds open to large, double flowers.
This large shrub to small tree features showy, light pink flowers. Pink buds open to large, double flowers.
New foliage is bronzy-red, changing to deep green, or with sun, to bronzy-green or purplish-red. The fragrant, yellow flowers are followed by yellow to red-orange berries, which split to reveal shiny black seeds. A variegata with white-bordered leaves and a pink tinge exists.
A popular plant, it has bright reddish-pink flowers 6 to 10 in. high. If soil is too moist and fertile, foliage rots at its center.
Plant this low-growing, small-leaved deep green ground cover in rock gardens, herb gardens, along pathways, and between stepping stones. Prune back every 2-3 years to rejuvenate.
The best variety for a ground cover, it spreads its fragrant gray foliage quickly to make flat carpets, cascade over walls or fill in between stepping stones. Crushing underfoot releases its sweet smell. Soft pink flowers appear in summer.
This dwarf form has compact, rich green foliage. White flowers, which have a citrus-like fragrance, fade to pale yellow.
Classic oblong, plum-shaped fruit. æRoma VFÆ and æLa RomaÆ resist verticillium and fusarium. æLa RomaÆ produces 7 times more fruit. æRomaÆ bears in 60 to 75 days.
Loose, papery, shredding bark develops on the trunks and branches of these picturesque trees. Their fine-textured, gray-green leaves are round and small. Modest white flowers appear in spring.
Loose, papery, shredding bark develops on the trunks and branches of these picturesque trees. Their fine-textured, gray-green leaves are round and small. Modest white flowers appear in spring.
New rose-pink foliage arrives with small yellow flowers. In autumn, leaves turn yellow and crimson before dropping. Thrives in desert heat. Its wood is the source for camphor.
Dense, sparkling, dark green foliage is dotted with small red flowers in spring. Flat leathery pods on female trees are dark brown.
Dense, sparkling, dark green foliage is dotted with small red flowers in spring. Flat leathery pods on female trees are dark brown.
The tallest of the L. scoparium, its large, pink, single flowers bloom for several months.
Palm-like, gray, aromatic leaves and fragrant spikes of lavender-purple flowers make this a popular accent. The variety æAlbaÆ has white flowers, and æRoseaÆ has pink flowers.
Palm-like, gray, aromatic leaves and fragrant spikes of lavender-purple flowers make this a popular accent. The variety æAlbaÆ has white flowers, and æRoseaÆ has pink flowers.
This rounded, weak-wooded 30- to 40-ft.-tall tree has leaves to 18 in. long. Yellow flowers bloom in summer and salmon pink to red pods form in fall. Prune young trees in spring. Mature trees rarely need pruning.
Named in honor of Benjamin Franklin, this is one of the US's most beautiful natives. Dark green leaves turn into burgundy-red fall color. Flowers are 3-in. across. Prone to vascular wilt disease.
Named in honor of Benjamin Franklin, this is one of the US's most beautiful natives. Dark green leaves turn into burgundy-red fall color. Flowers are 3-in. across. Prone to vascular wilt disease.
Blossoms hang like chains from its branches. Single-trunked trees are vase-shaped, while multi-trunked trees are rounded. Foliage is especially dense. Best in the Northeast and Pacific coastal areas.
This round-headed tree has colorful flowers whose greenish seed pods turn yellow, then brown, in fall. Grows equally tall as wide. Plant in a sheltered location in colder climates. Short-lived.
On trees 5 years and older, creamy white summer flowers bloom in 1-ft.-long sprays. The 'Regent' variety flowers when 2 ╜ years old. Plant against a background of evergreens. Prone to canker, twig blight and potato leaf hopper.
In spring, purplish leaves unfold. They mature into heart-shaped foliage that is dark green on top and grayish underneath. Fall leaves are yellow or apricot.
A commonly planted street tree, it's hardy as far north as Massachusetts. Relatively free from disease.
This graceful specimen tree has a broad crown of weeping foliage. The cultivar 'Green Showers' has broader leaves on more pendulous branches.
This 6 to 8 ft.-tall shrub has tough, needlelike, bronzy green leaves on red stems. Double, dark red flowers crowd the branches from spring until summer.
This 6 to 8 ft.-tall shrub has tough, needlelike, bronzy green leaves on red stems. Double, dark red flowers crowd the branches from spring until summer.
Its double flowers are light rose-pink.
Its dark red, double flowers show off against the dark burgundy vertical foliage.
An excellent single- or multi-trunked street or grove tree, it tolerates wet or dry soil. It has thick, spongy, whitish bark and yellowish-white flowers. Has become a pest tree in the Everglades.
This short-lived tree has pink flowers that bloom best in warm summer climates. Prone to Mimosa webworm and deadly Mimosa wilt. Protect from strong winter winds.
This Southwest desert native is named for its silver-blue to gray branches that look like smoke. Fragrant flowers are violet-blue. Beware of sharp branchlets. Growth rate skyrockets with summer water.
Its leaves darken to purplish black, often with a glowing maroon-red margin, and the ôsmokeö is bronze.
Its leaves darken to purplish black, often with a glowing maroon-red margin, and the ôsmokeö is bronze.
This small tree produces tasteless strawberry-like fruits. The handsome red bark sets off the leathery dark green leaves. Flowers are white to pinkish. Dwarf varieties are available.
Twisted red bark and leathery dark green leaves grace this tree. Edible, but tasteless, strawberry-like fruit follows white to pink urn-shaped flowers. Tolerates desert and seashore conditions.
This magnificent shade tree has large greenish-yellow flowers with orange centers. Its 5-in.-wide leaves turn yellow in fall. Resists oak root fungus.
This is an extraordinarily beautiful and popular double-flowering pink tulip produced on long strong stems in late spring. Flowers are strongly scented of peonies. Susceptible to bulb mites, these plants need sun and good drainage during growth.
Peony-like blooms are the hallmark of double-type Tulips. These are often late blooming and can vary in color from single to bicolor. Heavy flowers need protection from the wind. Good in containers. Gophers, aphids and field mice consider them a delicacy.
Its foliage turns brilliant orange to red in fall. When female and male trees are planted close together, females produce purple or blue fruits, which attract birds. Bare crooked branches and dark gray, alligator skin-like bark make a picturesque winter scene.
One of the best Verbenas for rose-pink color. Prune to maintain vigor.
A vigorous sprawler, its textured, dark green leaves and rich purple flower clusters cascade over walls or hanging baskets. The sweet fragrance is stronger on humid days. Prune to maintain vigor.
The maplelike, deep green leaves of this deciduous shrub turn yellow to reddish purple in fall. Branches sometimes arch to the ground. Creamy white, lacy flowers are followed by bunches of bright red fruits, both of which are edible.
Snowflake-shaped flowers cover this deciduous, spreading shrub in late spring and early summer. Dark green leaves turn reddish purple in fall. Fruits are bright red, maturing to black.
Large, creamy white flowers rise above the foliage, which turns purplish-red in fall. Protect from intense sun in hot climates, and give extra water in dry summers. Watch for borers.
This deciduous, 4- to 6-ft.-tall and wide shrub with dark green foliage has pink buds that open into very fragrant white flowers in spring. In fall, reddish-black fruit appear.
This vigorous, upright, rounded shrub keeps its long, dark green, narrow leaves until midwinter in the North. In the South it can be evergreen. Creamy white flowers in late spring and early summer are followed by red berries that mature to black.
Its tiny white flower clusters develop into bright red berries. The irregularly toothed green leaves turn a vibrant red to burgundy in fall. Don't use sulfur sprays.
An evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy, green leaves, its fragrant white- and pink-tinted flowers mature into red berries. Use as a screen or hedge. Tolerates heat, wind and poor soils. Remove winter-damaged leaves.
A dense evergreen, its dark green leaves grow on burgundy-colored stems. Pink buds open to white flowers, which develop into striking but small, dark, metallic-blue berries. Use as a hedge or standing alone. Tolerates heat, wind, dust and air pollution.
This fast-growing vine has clusters of showy white flowers. Its dark green leaves take on a purplish hue in full sun. In milder climates, this vine is evergreen and blooms for most of the year.
Blood-red flowers with yellow throats appear for long periods during the warmer months. Flowers attract hummingbirds. Water young plants frequently until established.
This perennial evergreen twining vine has dense foliage and greenish-white, fragrant flowers. The leaves unfold bronze-red and mature to green. Tolerates wind, salt spray and poor soils.
This fast-growing vine has bright red-orange, trumpet-shaped flowers that attract hummingbirds.
One of the most beautiful bicolored pansies, itÆs a popular, heat-tolerant, All-America Selection winner. Its many flowers are deep, rich purple and vibrant, dark orange.
Heat-and cold-tolerant, these pansies have distinctive whiskered marking on purple, yellow and blue flowers.
This ground cover has heart-shaped leaves and white flowers. Plant where it can be seen up close.
The Sweet Violet is the most popular of the perennial violets, and this type is especially fragrant and vigorous. Shear foliage just before bloom time to make the deep-purple flowers more visible. Other varieties are æWhite CzarÆ (vigorous, but not fragrant), and æRosinaÆ (very fragrant, but not as vigorous as æRoyal RobeÆ).
These tall, wide, deciduous trees are excellent shade trees. Need full sun. Watch for moths and husk flies.
Early spring brings forth heavy clusters of orange-yellow flowers. The sickle-shaped, blue-green leaves grow to 12-in. long. Resists the Acacia psyllid. Use shrubs as wind barriers or screens.
Early spring brings forth heavy clusters of orange-yellow flowers. The sickle-shaped, blue-green leaves grow to 12-in. long. Resists the Acacia psyllid. Use shrubs as wind barriers or screens.
A compact, wide, mounding Weigela with deep green leaves tinted purplish-red. When in bloom, the carmine-red buds open to deep pink flowers.
A compact mounded Weigela with rich, ruby-red flowers and purple-tinged dark green leaves.
Showy, rose-pink flowers, pale pink to white inside, bloom in late spring and early summer, attracting bees and hummingbirds. Reaches 6 ft. tall and wide.
A compact Weigela popular for its bright green leaves edged in pale yellow to creamy white. When in bloom, it sports pink flowers.
Many showy, bright pink flowers bloom in late spring and early summer, attracting bees and hummingbirds. Reaches 5 to 6 ft. tall and wide.
In summer, flowers bloom a rich red color that attracts bees and hummingbirds and doesnÆt fade. Reaches 6 ft. tall and wide.
Grow this compact, moisture-loving shrub for its fine-textured, blue-green leaves, and supple slender branches that are purplish in youth and turn gray to olive-gray at maturity. Good as a hedge, or along streams or ponds. Watch for aggressive fibrous roots that out-compete nearby plants for moisture and nutrients.
Smaller than the Golden Weeping Willow, this broad-crowned tree has olive-green foliage on its drooping branches. Light green catkins appear in spring.
Trumpet-shaped, fragrant, spring flowers appear on the tree for many weeks, followed by long seed capsules. Lilac-colored flowers with two yellow stripes attract birds.
Trumpet-shaped, fragrant, spring flowers appear on the tree for many weeks, followed by long seed capsules. Lilac-colored flowers with two yellow stripes attract birds.
This graceful willow has bright yellow twigs at the tips of its pendulous branches. Its 6-in. bright green or yellow green leaves are long and narrow, with paler undersides.
This almost indestructible ground cover has dark green leaves and bright red, edible fruits. Crushed fruit and leaves have a minty scent and are the source of Wintergreen oil.
Before the leaves appear, violet-blue, lightly fragrant flowers open all at once on vines to 25 to 40 ft. The 7 to 12 in. long clusters arenÆt as long or as fragrant as those of Japanese Wisteria, but they open earlier. Tolerates shade.
Before the leaves appear, violet-blue, lightly fragrant flowers open all at once on vines to 25 to 40 ft. The 7 to 12 in. long clusters arenÆt as long or as fragrant as those of Japanese Wisteria, but they open earlier. Tolerates shade.
Flowers open simultaneously along each of the clusters before leaves appear. Its flower clusters are shorter and less fragrant than Japanese Wisteria. Flowers are white or violet.
Flowers open simultaneously along each of the clusters before leaves appear. Its flower clusters are shorter and less fragrant than Japanese Wisteria. Flowers are white or violet.
Flowers open simultaneously along each of the clusters before leaves appear. Its flower clusters are shorter and less fragrant than Japanese Wisteria. Flowers are white or violet.
Before the leaves appear, violet-blue, lightly fragrant flowers open all at once on vines to 25 to 40 ft. The 7 to 12 in. long clusters arenÆt as long or as fragrant as those of Japanese Wisteria, but they open earlier. Tolerates shade.
Its flowers open sequentially from the base of their pendulous clusters to the tip. It blooms longer, and has longer flower clusters than Chinese Wisteria.
Its flowers open sequentially from the base of their pendulous clusters to the tip. It blooms longer, and has longer flower clusters than Chinese Wisteria.
Its flowers open sequentially from the base of their pendulous clusters to the tip. It blooms longer, and has longer flower clusters than Chinese Wisteria.
Its purple blossoms open all at once in a spectacular display.
Its purple blossoms open all at once in a spectacular display.
Its purple blossoms open all at once in a spectacular display.
Its white blossoms open all at once in a spectacular display.
Its white blossoms open all at once in a spectacular display.
Its white blossoms open all at once in a spectacular display.
This popular white-flowered perennial makes an excellent naturalizing ground cover in shaded, moist woodlands. Used to make May wine, and as a culinary and medicinal herb.
A vigorous ground cover with large, yellow bushy flowers which withstands heat, drought, poor soil, and competition. Cut to ground in early spring every other year. Can be invasive.
Many whorled 18- to 24-in.-tall flower spikes of rosy purple flowers bloom on sturdy stems in July and August. Particularly tolerant of poor, dry soils.
Deciduous, 4 ft. tall and wide shrub is covered with double white flowers in early summer. The bluish green leaves hold their color until late in season and turn red in fall.
Slow spreading, its rich green, 18- to 24-in.-tall, 4-ft.-wide mounds are covered with pink flower clusters in summer.
This 3- to 9-ft.-tall x 6- to 8-ft.-wide shrubÆs bright green leaves turn bronze-yellow in fall. Clusters of double, white flowers bloom in spring.
This spiny, slow-growing shrub has shiny yellowish to light green leaves that turn darker green in shady locations. Grows to about ╜ or ╛ the size of the species.
Often considered a weed, these generous blooming perennials have fern-like green leaves and white flowers on upright stems. Readily available with pastel, red, and yellow flowers.
This male hybrid makes an excellent dense, rounded, low hedge. Other hybrids, 'Stoveken' and 'Hicksii,' are tall and columnar. The male clone, 'Hatfieldii,' is tall and pyramidal.
Shape this dense Yew into a hedge or screen or grow as a pyramidal specimen. Its dull green leaves are yellowish underneath. Cultivars have varying sizes and shapes. Prone to beetles, spider mites and scale.
More heat- and drought-tolerant than Fern Pine, it most often grows 8 to 10 ft. tall. Because it grows slowly, it's also a good container plant indoors or outdoors. Needles are dense and dark green.
Creamy white clusters of male flowers appear in early summer, followed by edible reddish purple fall fruits. This shrub has a full, lush, pyramidal form created by its leathery leaves with paler undersides.
Creamy white clusters of male flowers appear in early summer, followed by edible reddish purple fall fruits. This shrub has a full, lush, pyramidal form created by its leathery leaves with paler undersides.
Mature trees have flaky peeling bark that exposes orange-brown inner bark. Its trunk divides into many stems to create its spreading vase shape. Autumn color is yellow or russet. Few pests.
