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Woody Ornamentals	Description
Abelia mosanensis 'Fragant Abelia'	A very fragrant form with rich pink flowers in late May to early June. Hardy to zone 5, it’s a great addition to the shrub border. At 5’x5’ it has a rounded shape with nice orange-red foliage in autumn. Z5.
Abies homolepis	A hardy Nikko Fir from Japan, quite tolerant of some shade. Lovely light green needles with a blue undercast and showy winter buds add to the charm. May eventually reach 120'. Z5
Abies procera 'La Graciosa'	Graceful, mounding dwarf noble fir. Grows to 3' high by 5' wide. Z5
Acer mandshuricum	A fantastic small maple that develops an upright, spreading crown. Reaches a height of 30' with a slightly smaller spread. Foliage turns a magnificent rose-red color in early October. Z4
Acer negundo 'Winter Lightning'	Bright orange winter shoots shine in any garden giving this maple extremely good winter interest. Brilliant yellow foliage appears in the fall. All other characteristics are the same as the species. Z5.
Acer palmatum 'Aoyagi'	Aoyagi has small, bright green leaves changing to a pumpkin orange in autumn. The most interesting feature is the surprising bright pea-green twig bark. It is so prominent that it is considered the green counterpart to A. ‘Sango kaku’. The twig color is held through the winter making for a striking winter interest plant when contrasted with fallen snow.
Acer palmatum 'Beni maiko'	This upright maple is a semi-dwarf suitable for containers or a front entry planting. It has a slow growth rate with iridescent pinkish-red spring color turning to deep red in fall. Beni maiko translates to “dancing girl” and this cultivar is prized for its interesting leaf shape. Z5
Acer palmatum 'Pixie'	A new Japanese Maple similar to 'Fireglow' but slightly smaller. Narrow, upright habit & slow growing to a max. of 15'. Lovely dark crimson foliage holds it's color all through the summer. Z6
Acer palmatum 'Ueno Yama'	A medium sized, upright Japanese Maple with magnificent spring color. Leaves emerge bright orange before turning green. Wonderful fall color as well! Matures around 15' Z5
Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo'	One of the best variegated forms available today. It has a soft coloration of a green base with patches of white and pink with some leaves totally one of the two colors. A semi-dense habit is due to short, multi-branching making this a tall shrub form. It has a fitting translation of “floating clouds”.
Aesculus pavia 'Flavescens'	A beautiful wide spreading shrub which gives an incredible display of pale yellow panicles. Z5
Amelanchier grandiflora 'Ballerina'	This form originated in Holland and is exceptional for it vigorous growth and excellent orange-red fall color. Quite tolerant of damp soil conditions. Z4
Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Forest Prince'	Terrific grandiflora slection with clean, healthy summer foliage and great orange-red fall color. Pure white flowers appear mid to late March into April and create a cloud -like billowy effect. Can grow 15-25' high with an equal sprea. Good for damp soils. Z4
Aronia melanocarpa 'Iroquois Beauty'	A compact selection at 3’x3’, this small shrub has white flowers in spring and red fruit in fall. Combined with the reddish-purple foliage, it make for an enticing picture late in the season. Z3.
Azalea exbury 'Molalla'	Red flowers are produced in May on this deciduous azalea. Pretty light green leaves change to yellow, orange and red come fall. Matures at 8-12'. Z5
Berberis thunbegii 'Concorde'	This ball shaped barberry stays compact at 18" and offers velvety purple foliage throughout the season. Irresistable! Z4
Berberis thunbergi 'Lime Glow'	This is a rust free selection that looks attractive year round. Lime green leaves cover a medium rounded shrub during the growing season and change for a colorful display in autumn. 3’x4’ is a good size for a foundation planting. Z4.
Betula platyphylla szechuanica	This attractive birch displays a silvery white bark and produces thick green foliage. Tends to hold its leaves longer than other birches. Grows 40-50' tall. Z4
Buxus x 'Green Gem'	A slow growing boxwood reaching 2'x2' in a mounded, ball shape. Lovely dark green foliage lasts throughout the winter. Very little pruning required. Z5
Callicarpa dichotoma 'Early Amethyst'	An Arnold Arboretum introduction with bright purple berries in fall. It bears fruit earlier than other cultivars, reaches 5’x’5 and is one of the charming plants in the autumn garden. Z5.
Campsis tagliabuana 'Madam Galen'	A vigorous deciduous climber with dark green leaves. Orange-red trumpet shaped flowers are produced from summer to autumn. Vine can reach 30' at maturity. Z5
Carpinus turczaninovii	An appealing small to medium sized tree of 15 to 25' whose leaves emerge red in the spring. Attractive unusual addition to any garden! Marginally hardy-needs protection. Z6 (7)
Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Arthur J. Simmonds'	Originating out of Surrey, England, this is reported to be the hardiest of the Caryopteris. Powder blue flowers hover above silver gray foliage on a small shrub 3’x3’. Caryopteris are valuable for their late bloom time, extended flowering and blue color.
Catalpa speciosa	A versatile plant that prefers moist, fertile soil but tolerates other conditions as well. Can be planted in sun or partial shade. Bell shaped flowers appear in late May to early June. Z4
Cedrus 'libani var. stenocoma '	This is a vigorous selection good for screening or used as a lawn specimen. The upright habit leads to a pleasing broad pyramid shape. It has dark green needles and is the hardiest of the cedars. Zone 5.
Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Glauca Pendula'	Few plants make as graceful of a statement as the Weeping Blue Alaskan Cedar. It makes a majestic specimen or planted as a screen. Z5
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Chabo Yadoin'	A slow growing cultivar that displays both juvenile light blue-green foliage with its typical darker green adult needles. Formerly classified as ‘Sanderi. Z5
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ellie B'	Similar to ‘Nana’, it has glossy dark green layered foliage with cinnamon stems. This is a Joel Spingarn introduction started from a seedling selection. Z5.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gimborn Beauty'	Beautiful feathery blue foliage with silvery tints offer a striking change from the dwarf hinoki found in most gardens. The texture of this plant changes to resemble that of the dwarf green hinoki as the plant matures. Grows 2-5'. Z4
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis Compacta'	A compact form of Hinoki Cypress reaching 8' in height by 5' wide. Z5
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Torulosa Dwarf'	An unusually attractive shrub with red bark and contorted, thread-like, intertwining branches and dark green, scale-like foliage. Its growth rate is slow and its form is as broad as it is tall. Z5
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Juniperoides'	This cultivar is a slow grower forming a compact shrub over time. It has soft, feathery foliage that emerges creamy-yellow in spring and changes to light green as it matures. Plant in full sun for best color. Z4
Cornus drummondii	Similar in form to C. racemosa but with a strong central leader & trunk & minimal suckering. White flower clusters in late spring and white fruit in fall complete the picture. Single stem Z4
Cornus kousa 'Summer Majesty'	Abundant white bracts flush with pink as they mature. A larger growing cultivar reaching 25'. Z5
Corylus avellana 'Ruby'	A standard size Hazelnut tree with very dark bronze foliage. Fruit is deep purple. Z3
Cryptomeria japonica 'Monstrosa'	A vigorous grower with an irregular shape, this variety has light to medium green foliage. Its broad, upright habit makes it a nice lawn specimen. Zone 6.
Cytisus purpureus 'Atropurpureus'	A low growing, spreading broom that makes a great groundcover. Blooms mid-spring with deep purple flowers. Z6
Cytisus scoparius 'Firefly'	A larger, shrubby form of broom. Yellow flowers appear mid-spring with a two-tone effect. Z6
Cytisus scoparius 'Palette'	Definitely one of the more interesting brooms. A stunning palette of yellow flowers with bits of lilac and red makes this a real eye-catcher. Z6
Cytisus x praecox 'Frisia'	A rounded broom with early carmine pink with brown flowers. A new intro from Europe. Z6
Cytisus x praecox 'Zeelandia'	Very close to 'Frisia' in growth and form but with creamy pink flowers. Z6
Daphne odora 'Rubra Variegated'	A compact form of fragrant Daphne that is hardier than the species. Wonderfully fragrant with long lasting, reddish-pink flowers and the foliage is margined in creamy white. Z6
Disanthus cercidifolius	A relative of witch hazel noted for its attractive blue-green leaves which explode into spectacular colors in the fall-from claret-red and purple to orange. A broad-spreading shrub to 6-10'. Needs a good, deep, moist soil in light shade. Z6
Eucommia ulmoides	Excellent shade tree for many areas. Outstanding, lustrous dark green summer foliage. Clumps Z5 (4)
Euonymus fortunei 'Blondy'	A captivating variegated euonymus. Dark green leaves with splashes of bright yellow on yellow stems make this plant stand out in the landscape. Z5
Euonymus fortunei 'Canadale Gold'	Large, light green leaves are bordered with yellow-for striking, variegated effect. A sturdy, compact plant. Standard Z5 (4)
Gleditsia triacanthos var. 'Emerald Kascade'	This tree makes a wonderful focal point in the landscape. Its pendulous branches and finely textured, dark-green foliage create a charming combination. Nice yellow coloration in autumn only adds to the allure of this plant. Zone 4.
Gymnocladus diocius	A good choice for large areas. A slow grower to 12' or 14' over 10 years, with an ultimate height of 75'. A beautiful tree with attractive bark. Z4
Hedera colchica 'Sulphur Heart'	Foliage is larger and coarser in texture than English Ivy. Very fast growing and best in full sun with dry soil. 4' Staked Z6
Hibiscus syriacus 'Aprodite'	4-6' upright shrub that produces single, large, dark pink flowers with striking rose eyes. Flowers are produced from summer to frost. Plant in full to part sun. Z5
Hibiscus syriacus 'Pulch Pink'	Double pink, tree form of Rose of Sharon. Reaches a height of 12' x 10' wide. Z5
Hibiscus syriacus 'Rubis'	Single red flower produced on this tree form of hibiscus blooming mid to late summer. Z5
Hydrangea arborescens '‘White Dome’'	‘White Dome’ has a Victorian feeling to it. Large, dome shaped, lacy white flowers grace a strong growing shrub at 4’x4’. Z4.
Hydrangea mac. serr. accum.	An old fashioned, quite hardy, Lacecap Hydrangea. Flower color varies with the ph level of your soil. Z5
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blue Wave'	One of the best, hardiest and vigorous hydrangeas, performing best in light shade. Rich blue flowers in acidic soils to 6' tall. Z6
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Glory Blue'	A big leaf Hydrangea with mounding habit to 4' in height & width. Lovely rounded, blue flowers. Z6
Hydrangea macrophylla 'King George'	Compact hydrangea growing to 5' that produces blue blossoms from June to October. Great in shrub borders or amidst foundation plantings. Z5
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lemon Wave'	Valued for its' striking variegated foliage of white, green, yellow & cream -it produces lovely mauve flowers in milder climates. Z5
Hydrangea paniculata 'Kyushu'	An upright, spreading Pee Gee. White, airy flowers appear late in August and complement dark, lustrous green foliage. Z4
Hydrangea paniculata 'The Swan'	This large shrub or small tree is valuable for its early and extended bloom time from July to September. Great for the larger shrub border and for those who enjoy cutting blossoms for the vase. 6’-8’ tall and wide. Z4.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Unique'	Similar to the standard Pee Gee, but with larger flowered panicles that make for showier blooms. Upright, rounded habit will withstand shearing for smaller spaces. Z4
Hydrangea paniculata 'White Moth'	Beautiful ball shaped white flowers bloom in summer on this hydrangea. Grows 8', making this a great plant for shrub borders.
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snow Queen'	This form was selected for its brilliant white flower panicles which stand stiffly upright. A great improvement over the species. Handsome fall color. Z5
Hypericum frondosum 'Sunburst'	A mounding shrub wtih bluish foliage that produces prolific yellow flowers in summer. Great for a mixed border. Plant in full to part sun. Z5
Ilex crenata 'Dwarf Pagoda'	A thickly textured dwarf Japanese holly with a small globose shape. Root hardy to Zone 5 but protect from winter winds.
Ilex crenata 'Jersey Pinnacle'	Upright grower with a dense habit and dark glossy leaves.
Laburnocytisis adamii	A curious anomaly of great interest with considerable garden value. Grows to 20-25'. Flowering yellow and purple in June. Z6
Laburnum x watereri 'Pendula'	A moderately slow grower reaching a max. of 18'. Blooms May-June with flowers resembling Laburnum watereri 'Vossii' but with a weeping effect. Very showy! Z5
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Golden Treasure'	Golden yellow margined leaves on a somewhat small, slow growing tree. Fall color is a lovely deep burgundy. Z5
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Variegata'	An unusual variegated form of liquidambar. Green foliage is contrasted with spots and streaks of yellow. Good hardiness. Z5
Liriodendron tulipifera 'Arnold'	A narrow, upright form of Tulip Tree from New Zealand. Great for limited spaces. Z4
Magnolia hypoleauca	A handsome 30-40' tree with large leaves and 6-8" creamy white fragrant flowers from late May to June. Z5
Magnolia x 'Yellow Fever'	This beautiful tree has fragrant yellow flowers that are tinged pink at the base. The flowers open before the leaves appear, hopefully they open late enough to avoid spring frost. Flowers are 6-8". Z5
Malus 'Gravenstein'	Beautiful, multi-layered French espaliered tree pruned to perfection.
Malus 'Louisa'	'Louisa' has true pink flowers that yield 3/8” yellow fruit. It only reaches 20’x 20’ in 20 years and has a strong weeping habit making for a beautiful focal point in the smaller landscape. Z4.
Philadelphus lewisii 'Blizzard'	‘Blizzard’ makes for a great plant in the mixed border when a compact size is of concern. The denser habit is a benefit on this profuse white flowering variety. 4-5’ tall x 3-4’ wide. Z3
Philadelphus x falconeri 'Frosty Morn'	An exceptionally frost hardy mock orange that produces fragrant double pure white clumps of 3-5 blooms in May. Grows 4-5' x 3-4'. Z3
Pinus bungeana 'Rowe Arboretum'	This form of Chinese lacebark pine is from the Rowe Arboretum in Ohio and is noteworthy for its neater, more compact, uniform growth. As it matures it displays a patchwork of white, green and brown bark. Rare Z5
Pinus contorta 'Taylor's Sunburst'	A brilliant pine that, in spring, develops a bright golden-yellow color and with maturity changes to a light yellow green. Moderate size and upright growth habit. A great choice for winter interest. Z4
Pinus densiflora 'Low Glow'	This Japanese red pine has vibrant green foliage with a globose shaped habit. It’s a slow to medium grower and was discovered as a witch’s broom by Sydney Waxman of UCONN. Z5
Pinus kwangtungensis	A rare Chinese tree, close in habit to Pinus parviflora. Short needles come in groups of five. Each needle has 3 surfaces, one emerald green, the other two are blue for an irresistible color combination. Z5
Pinus leucodermis 'Green Bun'	An excellent slow growing form & one of the nicest dwarf pines available today. Forms a broad-upright mound, growing 2-3" per year, with stiff, dark green needles. Z5
Pinus nigra 'Arnold's Sentinel'	Columnar evergreen tree with dense rigid needles borne in pairs. Grows 6-12" per year. Z4
Pinus parviflora 'Fukuzumi'	A twisted needled pine with blue green coloration that grows more broad than tall. It varies in overall shape and lends itself to a variety of landscape uses. Grows to 10'. Z4
Pinus resinosa 'Sand Castle'
Potentilla fruiticosa 'Tangerine'	Compact bushy deciduous shrub that produces pale orange-red flowers from summer to frost. Matures at 30" high by 3' wide. Z3
Prunus serr. 'Royal Burgundy'	Same as the Kwanzan Cherry in growth and flower but with deep purple foliage and orange-red fall color. Z5
Prunus x cistena 'Schmidtcis'	‘Schmidtcis’ is a nice intermediate plant that is faster growing and larger than P. cistena but smaller than a ‘Newport’. Typical purple leaves hold their color well into the summer and compliments light-pink, fragrant flowers. 14’ in 15-20 years with a rounded shape. Zone 4.
Pyrus calleryana 'Fauriei'	A pleasing medium-sized tree, growing to 20-25' with a pyramidal outline. Korean Pear is smaller and more formal than ‘Aristocrat’. Fall color of orange and red is a bit earlier, too. Good drought tolerance. Zone 4. #A6630.
Pyrus fauriei 'Westwood'	This unique tree has a compact and rounded shape reaching 12’x15’ in 15 to 20 years. The white flowers in spring are set against finely textured green foliage that turns purple-red in autumn. This would make a great substitute for a crab apple. Zone 4.
Rhus typhina 'Dissecta'	A more dissected leaf variety of Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac with large seed pods, very colorful, orange-gold foliage in fall and velvety branches. Z4
Sequoiadendron 'Hazel Smith'	More bluish in color than the giant sequoia and is proving to be hardier than the species. Grows over 12" per year and in 15 years will be 10 to 15'.
Spirea x 'Snowwhite'	Very showy white blossoms are produced throughout the spring on this spirea. Growing to 3', this is a great plant to accent a foundation or a shrub border. Plant in full to part sun. Z4
Spirea x bumalda 'Froebelii'	Similar to 'Anthony Waterer' but slightly taller at 3'-31/2'. It has larger leaves and brighter flowers but it is just as adaptable to heat and drought. Z4
Styrax japonicus 'Carillon'	Smaller growing than japonicus, with graceful pendulous branches. Masses of white bells dangles from the wide spreading branches. An excellent tree for the smaller patio. Large Specimen. Z5
Taxodium disticum 'Pendula'	All the great characteristics of Baldcypress but in a graceful weeping form. Rare Z4
Thuja orientalis 'Collen’s Gold'	Orange-yellow needles are a bonus on this arborvitae valued for its very narrow and upright form. Plant in full sun to achieve the best color and utilize where space is limited. Zone 5.
Tsuga canadensis 'New Gold'	An upright and rapid growing Canadian Hemlock. New spring growth is a lovely bright gold changing to a rich green the rest of the year. Z4
Ulmus x hollandica 'Jacqueline Hillier'	Thumbnail sized leaves make this graceful shrub/small tree (8x8) a special addition to any sized landscape. Slow growing, plant in sun to part sun. Z5
Viburnum cassanoides	This incredible hardy shrub grows 6' and displays wonderful cream florets in June and bears fruit in the fall. Also offers vivid red fall color. Z4
Viburnum dilatatum 'Cardinal Candy '	A strong, well branched shrub with a rounded form. It grows 5’ to 6’ tall and wide with many cream white flowers in May. The display continues in autumn with abundant shiney, scarlet-red fruit. Very hardy - Zone 4 to 5.
Viburnum plicatum 'Mary Milton'	Red hues in the new growth lead to soft pink “snowball” flowers in spring. Grows 8 to 10’ tall. Z5.
Wisteria floribunda 'Onbeni'	Pale rose flowers tipped with purple on longer than usual 18" racemes. Very fragrant too. Specimen tree form. Z5 (4)
Wisteria macrostachys 'Aunt Dee'	Light purple, slightly fragrant flowers on 7" to 12" racemes. Will withstand zone 4 with protection. Z5 (4)
Wisteria sinensis 'White Diamond'	Tree form growing 6-8' high with a slightly greater spread. Long fragrant white flowers appear before the leaves. Z5