Plant Profile: Common Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis)
Karen This medium to large deciduous tree is native to central and southeastern United States where it can be found along stream banks, on flood plains, and on the rocky hillsides…
Plant Profile: Sweet Olive (Osmanthus fragrans)
For fragrance, sweet olive ranks with jasmine, gardenias, and honeysuckle. A native of eastern Asia, it is a member of the olive family, Oleaceae, that also includes jasmine, lilac, and…
Plant Profile: Amur Maple (Acer ginnala)
Amur maple is a small deciduous tree native to parts of Siberia, Manchuria, and Japan but is grown in North America where it has become invasive in some areas. It…
Plant Profile: Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum)
A native of dry, rocky ridges in the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains, this small evergreen broad pyramidal tree is a member of the Cypress family, Cupressaceae, that also…
Plant Profile: Rosa ‘Hannah Gordon’
Named for the Scottish actress, Hannah Gordon, this upright rose can be tall and is a good specimen for the back of the border. Classified as a pink blend, the…
Plant Profile: Northern Bayberry (Myrica pensylvanica)
This upright, suckering shrub is a native of coastal North America and was important in colonial times when candles were made from the berries. It is a member of the…
Plant Profile: Red Chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia aka Pyrus arbutifolis aka Photinia pyrifolia)
A native of thickets in wet areas such as bogs and swamps from Nova Scotia to Florida and west to Michigan, Missouri, and Texas, this deciduous shrub is a member…
Plant Profile: Creeping Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis)
This low growing juniper is a native of North America where it is found growing on coastal cliffs and stony hillsides. It is an evergreen ground-hugging shrub with long trailing…
Plant Profile: Black gum (Nyssa sylvatica)
Also known as black tupelo, sour gum and pepperidge, this tall, straight, symmetrical deciduous tree is a native of northeastern United States from Maine to Florida and west to Texas.…
Plant Profile: Rosa ‘Reve D’Or’
Translated from the French as “dream of gold”, ‘Reve D’Or ‘ is one of the best climbing roses for warm climates. It grows quickly with long flexible shoots that will…