Plant Profile: Common Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)
Karen Few plants evoke nostalgia and fond memories more than the common lilac with its heavy trusses of very fragrant flowers. This deciduous shrub is native to southeastern Europe where it…
Plant Profile: Weigela (Weigela florida ‘Variegata’)
Shurbs that bloom in the spring are always a big asset but when they have foliage as gorgeous as variegated weigela, they rise to the top of my list. The…
Plant Profile: Forsythia (Forsythia x intermedia)
Nothing announces the coming of spring better than the blooming of forsythia. Even in dead winter this tough shurb is ready to go as soon as a warm spell comes…
Plant Profile: Bodnant Viburnum (Viburnum x bodnantense ‘Dawn’)
The pink to white flowers of Bodnant viburnum in winter is a very welcome sight especially after a series of gray cold days. In mild climates the flowers may begin…
Plant Profile: Wintersweet (Chimonanthus praecox)
Native to China, this deciduous shrub is a member of the spicebush family, Calycanthaceae. The plant grows up to 15′ tall and has dark green, almond shaped leaves that are…
Plant Profile: Sparkleberry Holly (Ilex serrata x verticillata ‘Sparkleberry)
Hollies in general are wonderful trees and shrubs but this one is absolutely incredible when it has lost its leaves and is showing its fruit. Unfortunately the birds are taken…
Plant Profile: Redtwig/Tartarian Dogwood (Cornus alba ‘Sibirica)
A moist property line needed an attractive low maintenance hedge and we chose redtwig dogwood for its pleasing foliage from spring to fall and its smashing red stems in winter.…
Plant Profile: Beautyberry (Callicarpa japonica)
This cascading deciduous shrub is native to China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and Ryuku Islands and is a member of the deadnettle family, Lamiaceae, that also includes mint, beebalm and adjuga.…
Plant Profile: Juneberry/Snowy Serviceberry (Amelanchier lamarkii)
Juneberry is a triple delight with its spring flowers, June berries, and fantastic autumn foliage. It blooms with spring bulbs and its white flowers touched with pink are beautiful with…
Plant Profile: Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus)
The bright red color of these shrubs in the fall says it all! Nothing heralds fall more loudly and beautifully than these wonderful bushes that can be planted as a…