Sassafras (Sassafras albidum)
Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) – Flowers Habitat.—In various soils and situations; sandy or rich woods, along the borders of peaty swamps. USDA 4-9 Habit.—Generally a shrub or small tree but sometimes reaching a height of 40-50 feet and a trunk diameter…
Pagoda Dogwood (Cornus alternifolia)
Pagoda Dogwood (Cornus alternifolia) Habitat.—Hillsides, open woods and copses, borders of streams and swamps. Hardiness.— USDA 4-7 Habit.—A shrub or small tree, 6-20 feet high, trunk diameter 3-6 inches; head usually widest near the top, flat; branches nearly horizontal with…
Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides)
Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides) Habitat.—In all soils and situations except in deep swamps, though more usual in dry uplands; sometimes springing up in great abundance in clearings or upon burnt lands. USDA Zones 1-7. Habit.—A graceful tree, ordinarily 35-40 feet and…
Canadian Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)
Canadian Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) Habitat.—Cold soils, borders of swamps, deep woods, ravines, mountain slopes. USDA Zones 3-7. Habit.—A large handsome tree, 50-80 feet high; trunk 2-4 feet in diameter, straight, tapering very slowly; branches going out at right angles, not…
White Ash (Fraxinus Americana)
White Ash (Fraxinus Americana) Habitat.—Rich or moist woods, fields and pastures, near streams. USDA Zone 3-9 Newfoundland and Nova Scotia to Ontario. Maine,—very common, often forming large forest areas; in the other New England states, widely distributed, but seldom occurring…
White Oak (Quercus alba)
White Oak (Quercus alba)- Acorn Habitat.—Light loams, sandy plains, and gravelly ridges, often constituting extensive tracts of forest. USDA Zones 3-9 Habit.—A tree of the first rank, 50-75 feet high and 1-6 feet in diameter above the swell of…
Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’)
Black Mondo Grass Black mondo grass is truly one of the closest to black plants you will find. Native to Japan and Korea, this plant is chosen for its linear black leaves that provide great contrast and texture in the…
Paperbark Maple (Acer griseum)
Paperbark Maple (Acer griseum) True to its common name the Paperbark Maple is a medium sized deciduous tree noted for its rich brown exfoliating bark. As the tree matures the exfoliating nature of its bark is more pronounced. The leaves…
Hosta ‘Patriot’
Hosta ‘Patriot’ is on of the best performing variegated hostas around. Seven inch long medium green and slightly rippled leaves with a creamy yellow to white margin are matched well with the awesome lavender flowers, that emerge in late summer….
Weeping Willow (Salix babylonica)
This hardy deciduous tree thrives in USDA Zones 4-10 and is well adapted for planting in wet areas. Easily identified by their graceful weeping branches and oversized mounding crown. Reaching heights of 40 to 50 feet and will spread 25-50…
