| ABELIA
– GLOSSY (grandiflora)
|
 |
Low,
dense, compact shrub with lustrous, dark green leaves and tubular,
white fragrant flowers in late Spring. Blooms on new growth.
A butterfly magnet. Two feet wide to three feet tall. Full sun
to part shade. Likes moist, well-drained, acidic soil. |
| ABELIA
(monanensis, "Bridal Bouquet") |
| |
A
bright, gloosy-leafed shrub to five feet with small, bell-shaped
flowers in spring and fiery-orange fall color. Arching canes.
Full to partial sun . Ideal for covering foundation. |
| ALASKAN
CEDAR – WEEPING
(chamaecyparis nootatensis) |
| |
Incredible tree with light green, weeping
foliage. To 30 feet, but slow grower. Wonderful specimen, focal
point. Full to part sun. See mature tree HH specimen along driveway
near parking lot. |
| ARBORVITAE
(thuja orientalis "Berkman’s Gold") |
| |
Grows into a soft, yellow globe about five
feet across. Full sun. Good drainage a must. Useful plant for
color. |
| ARBORVITAE WESTERN –
SEE WESTERN ARBORVITAE |
| ARONIA
(arbutifolia "Brillantissima") |
| |
A full-service NATIVE shrub with white flowers
in April, dark green leaves that turn brilliant red in fall
followed by bright red fruit. Takes dry or wet, full sun or
light shade. What could be better? See HH specimens near "metal
flowers" allee’ |
| BEAUTYBERRY
(callicarpa,
"Profusion") |
| |
Large, cascading bunches of electric blue
berries on a small shrub. Another MUST plant for the fall garden.
A showstopper. Full sun. Easy to grow. Can be cut back every
spring. See HH specimens near "metal plants" allee. |
| BEAUTYBERRY
(callicarpa,
"Americana") |
| |
Same as above except blooms appear in large,
bright purple clusters along stems. Can grow to eight feet.
Guranteed fall color. See HH specimen near "metal plants." |
| BLACK GUM (nyssa
sylvatica, "Red Rage") |
| |
One of America’s great native trees.
It offers shiny green leaves all year and brilliant shades of
red, orange and yellow fall color. To 30 or 40 feet. Prefers
moist areas but does well in full sun. Corky, alligator bark.
This cultivar found by Louisville plantsman Mike Hayman. See
HH specimen in arboretum. |
| BLADDERNUT (staphylea
trifolia) |
| |
The ULTIMATE NATIVE PLANT you may not have.
An interesting shrub or small tree that produces white, bell-shaped
flowers in clusters that turn into a parery, inflated capsules
in fall. FULL SUN or shade. A tough plant. Conversation starter. |
| BOXWOOD (buxus,
"Green Velvet") |
| |
Nice rounded shrub to three feet. Very hardy.
Small green shiny leaves. Will take sun or shade. Some bronze
color in winter. |
| BOXWOOD (buxus,"Graham
Blandy") |
| |
Upright boxwood cultivar with deep green
leaves. Will grow eight feet by three feet. Makes fine hedge.
Sun or shade. |
| BUCKEYE – RED (aesculus
pavia ) |
| |
The joy of the Hidden Hill spring garden.
Red-yellow blooms on an angular small tree or suckering shrub.
Will produce buckeye fruit in fall – if you can beat squirrels
to them. See GREAT HH specimen by barn. |
| BUCKEYE – BOTTLEBRUSH
(aesculus parviflora) |
| |
The ANSWER to shade gardening problems in
large areas, although it does well in sun, too. Large, suckering
shrub with nectar-white, upright flowers shaped like a, well,
bottlebrush. Clear yellow fall color on leaves – and lots
of buckeyes you can plant. Actually blooms heavier in sun. SEE
HH specimens along Utica-Charlestown Road. |
| BUTTERFLY BUSH (Buddleia,
"Silver Frost") |
| |
A more compact, stay-at-home butterfly bush
with fragrant white flowers on silver foliage as an extra treat.
Easy to mux in landscape. Heavy bloomer if kept dead-headed. |
| BUTTERFLY BUSH (Buddleia,
"Potter’s Purple") |
| |
Large, thick panicles of fragrant purple
blossoms on fast-growing plant. |
| BUTTERFLY BUSH (Buddleia,
"Heavy Purple") |
| |
A tall, purple beauty – to 10 feet and
fragrant. |
| CALYCANTHUS ("Athens",
See Sweetshrub – Athens) |
| CARYOPTERIS (clandonensis
– "Worchester Gold") |
| |
Also known as bluemist spirea, this plants
offers sheet of blue flowers on golden foliage in late summer.
BUTTERFLIES LOVE IT. Will take hot, dry conditions. Cut back
every spring. |
| CEDAR OF LEBANON (cedrus
libini - "Stenocoma") |
| |
A stunning, elegant conifer with broad, horizontal,
outstretched branches. Green foliage. Needs good drainage and
protected site out of wind. A stand-alone wonder. About 40 to
60 feet in 75 years. See HH specimen near parking lot. |
| CEPHLOTAXUS
(Harringtonia, Japanese Plum Yew) |
| |
Fine, dark evergreen plant that does very
well in shade. Interesting, spreading branches. To six feet
over time. An answer to steady color in shade. See HH specimen
in woods. |
| CHAMAECYPARIS ("Lake
Erie Blue") |
| |
Nice blue foliage with dense, upright to
pyramidal habit. Nine feet tall by five feet wide. VERY hardy. |
| CHAMAECYPARIS OBTUSA ("Filicoides"
- Fernspray Hinoki Cypress) |
| |
Twisting, pendulous, frond-like branches.
A delight to see – or grow. Will reach 10 feet in 10 years.
Best in full sun, but can take some shade. Needs good drainage. |
| CHAMAECYPARIS OBTUSA ("Manager’s
Sunshine") |
| |
Very yellow tips on this twisty beauty. A
real show in the landscape. To six feet. |
| CHAMAECYPARIS PSIFERA ("Yellow
Variegated") |
| |
Interesting yellow tips on shrub to five
feet. Likes sunny, moist, well-drained location. Good accent
plant. |
| CLEMATIS – A
spring, summer and fall bloomer. See below. |
| CLEMATIS VIRGINIA ("Virgins
bower") |
| |
Our NATIVE clematis. Fluffy white flowers
in August, feathery fruits in autumn. Great around mailbox,
etc. |
| CLEMATIS ("recta
purpurea", shrub clematis) |
| |
Very rare shrub-type clematis that grows
to four feet by four feet in full sun. Will work in perennial
bed. |
| CLETHRA ("Ruby
Spice") |
| |
A sport of the NATIVE clethra alnifolia,
it offers deep pink flowers with spicy, cinnamon smell and glossy
green leaves. A swamp plant in wild, it will adapt to garden
with rich, acidy soil and watering. Fun sun to part shade in
shrub border. To six feet in time. |
| CONIFERS, MIXED-DWARF |
| |
Hidden Hill has a collection of dwarf conifers
along with one-gallon weeping and contorted pines and spruce
– among others. The collection is in the middle bin behind
barn fence in "Circus area." |
| CONTORTED MULBERRY (morus
australis – "Unryu") |
| |
Very unusual twisting limbs, cut-back shrub
or 15-foot tree, full sun, great conversation plant. See fine
HH specimen behind house. |
| CORNELIANCHERRY - DOGWOOD
- See DOGWOODS |
| CRABAPPLE (malus) |
| CRABAPPLE ("Candy
Mint") |
| |
A natural "espalier" crabapple
with very horizontal branching. It WANTS its back up against
the wall. Pinkish-white fragrant blossoms. To 15 feet. A fun
conversation plant. See HH specimen in "Janet’s Garden." |
| CRABAPPLE ("Ralph
Shay") |
| |
The KING of crabapple fruit with bright red,
almost golf ball sized fruit, but NOT messy as birds will eat.
Very prolific bloomer. Pink buds to white flowers. Great for
making jelly. A fall show in itself. See HH specimen in front
of barn. |
| DEUTZIA ("Magician") |
| |
Tall, graceful shrub to eight feet with pink
and whitesummer flowers. Full sun to light shade. Can be slightly
to fully spectacular. Prune after flowering – and heavily
every few years. See HH specimen near "metal flowers"
allee". |
| DOGWOOD – PAGODA (cornus
alternifolia) |
| |
A different kind of dogwood. A twisty main
trunk with very horizontal, layered branching and interesting
bark. Flat yellowish flowers in early spring. To 30 feet tall
and wide. Prefers moist, acidy soil and some shade. A true conversation
piece if you have some room. Try it. See INCREDIBLE "variegated"
HH specimen behind train tracks. |
| DOGWOOD CORNUS KOUSA (Chinese
dogwood) |
| "National" |
| |
This National Arboretum selection has large,
white, star-shaped blooms. A fast grower to 20 feet. The "kousa"
or Chinese dogwood is more disease resistant – and blooms
after the native varieties. Can take full sun to part shade.
Red cherry-like fruit in fall. |
| "Wolfeyes" |
| |
The crème de la crème of kousa
dogwoods. Beautiful green-white variagated foliage with white
bracts that rise above limbs. INCREDIBLE show in shady corner.
Needs some protection from afternoon sun. Slow grower. To 15
feet. A MUST have plant. See HH specimen behind house. I We
sell out every year. |
| "Milky Way" |
| |
A very heavy white bloomer at early age.
A precocious dogwood that only gets better. To 20 feet. Sun
to part shade. Instant landscape effect. Cherry-like fruit in
fall. See HH specimen in area behind house. |
| " Blue Shadow " |
| |
Another heavy blooming Chinese dogwood with
bluish cast to glossy green leaves. More compact grower. Full
sun or part shade. |
| DOGWOOD-CORNELIANCHERRY (cornus
officianalis and/or cornus mas) |
| |
A very rare dogwood with yellow blooms in
February and March – when we need it the most. Tree form
to 15 feet. Reddish exfoliating bark. Red cherries in fall.
Great tree for the winter-impaired. See HH specimens along driveway. |
| DOGWOOD – RED TWIG ("siberica") |
| |
The "red twig dogwood" offers bright
red stems in late winter to early spring. To six feet but can
be cut back. Likes wet areas, but adaptable. Plant where can
see and enjoy in late winter. |
| EPAULETTE TREE (pterostyrax
hispidus) |
| |
A rare, exceptional, hard to find gem that
offers long clusters of fragrant white, wisteria-like flowers.
To 25 feet. May be grown in sun or partial shade. Fast grower.
Fool the neighbors. |
| EUONYMOUS – MANY |
| "Emerald Gold" –
fortunei |
| |
A tough shrub to 15 inches by 30 inches.
Takes full sun, weak soils, holds gold varigations. |
| "Blondy" – fortunei |
| |
Another tough ground cover splashed in vivid
gold. Takes full sun, shade, tough soils. |
| "Pauli" |
| |
Vigorous shrub to four or five feet. Good
foundation plant. Fast growing. Takes heat and poor soil –
or some shade. |
| "Variegated" |
| |
Same as above only green and white variegation.
Useful as grouncover accent. |
| FORSYTHIA (intermedia,
Dwarf Forsythia, "Happy Centennial") |
| |
This bright bloomer only wants to grow to
four or five feet. Keep it low by pruning after March blooms.
Great spring accent plant. |
| FORSYTHIA (intermedia,
Kumson Forsythia) |
| |
A most unusual plant with green and white
variegated foliage that offers interest long after the blooms
have faded. |
| FOTHERGILLA ("Mt.
Airy") |
| |
Another fragrant plant needing moist, rich
soils to be its best – although HH specimen near driveway
gets lots of sun and does very well. Honey-fragrant flowers
in late spring followed by wonderful fall colors. Blooms on
previous years growth. The complete gardener always has this
one. See HH specimens near driveway across from house. |
| FRINGE TREE – AMERICAN
(chionanthus virginicus) |
| |
Showy tree or shrub with frothy, fragrant,
white flowers in early spring. A special pick for the neighbors.
To 20 feet. Full sun to under story shade. See HH specimens
near "metal flowers" by parking lot. |
| FRINGE TREE – CHINESE
(chionanthus retusus) |
| |
Tree or shrub that offers the white, frothy,
fragrant flowers on tips of limbs. Nice exfoliating bark. Blue
berries on female plants. Full sun to under story shade. To
20 feet. See HH specimens along driveway. |
| GRASSES – ORNAMENTAL |
| |
Most prefer full sun. Very low maintenance.
Cut to six inches in early spring. Great fall show with seed
heads in fall, and in winter snow. |
| "Dallas Blues" (panicum
virgatum, switch grass) |
| |
A distinctive bluish color. Grows to six
feet tall. Fast grower. Great companion grass. Newer kid on
block; much sought after. |
| "Heavy Metal" (panicum
virgatum) |
| |
Metallic blue with pink inflorescence –
To five feet. Upright. |
| "Karl Foerster"
(calamagrostis acutiflora, Feather Reed Grass) |
| |
The earliest blooming grass. Wheat-colored
seed heads in mid-summer. Stiffly upright to five feet. |
| "Karley Rose" (pennisetum,
fountain grass) |
| |
Deep green blades with smokey-rose-purple
plumes. Gorgeous. To three feet. |
| "Miscanthus sinensis"
(Work horse grass) |
| |
To five or six feet. Rounding habit. Pink
to white flowers. |
| "Miscanthus sinensis, "Strictus"
(Porcupine grass) |
| |
Stiff, erect green and yellow striped grass
to six feet. Excellent companion plant. Very upright. |
| "Northern Sea Oats" (chasmanthium
latifolium) |
| |
Rich bamboo like foliage with oats-like seedhead.
WILL TAKE LOTS OF SHADE. Two to three feet. Will reseed. |
| HARRY LAUDER’S
WALKING STICK (corylus avellana contorta) |
| |
One of nature’s most fascinating shrubs
or trees. Exotic twisty limbs to about 15 feet. Makes great
cut-flower arrangements. Mellow yellow catkins every spring.
A visual delight every day of year. See great HH specimen behind
house. |
| HEPTACODIUM MICONIOIDES
("Seven Son Tree") |
| |
A fascinating tree with year-round interest.
It offers peeling white bark and white, fragrant, late summer
flowers that turn reddish capsules. Full to part sun. Will grow
to 20 feet. A MUST for collectors. Need pruning. See great HH
specimen behind house. |
| HOLLY – DECIDUOUS - Winterberry
(ilex verticillata,"Winter Red") |
| |
A sensational fall and winter shrub with
bright red berries you can see 50 yards away. Can grow 10 feet
tall and wide. Prefers moist sunny area, but will take some
shade. Birds love fruit. Easily transplanted. Needs male pollinator
"Southern Gentleman." See HH specimens near "metal
flower" allee.’ |
| HONEYSUCKLE (lonicera,
"Goldflame") |
| |
A tough honeysuckle with red buds that turn
into bright yellow flowers. Will grow to 12 feet. Vigorous grower.
Full sun. Blooms all summer. Hummingbirds love it. |
| HORNBEAM (carpinus
betulus, European Hornbeam) |
| |
A tree also called "Musclewood"
because of its tough, gray muscular bark. Full sun to light
shade. Can be pruned to hedge. Beautiful in summer, a portrait
in winter. Can take inhospital soils if well-drained. See HH
specimen near "pink bathtub." |
| HYDRANGEA –
see below: |
| CLIMBING HYDRANGEA (petiolaris) |
| |
The perfect climbing plant for a shady areas
near house. Twisty upright vines will cling to walls or poles.
White flowers in late spring. Will climb to 30 feet in time,
but can be pruned. Always slow to grow, but takes off in two
or three years. See HH specimen on utility pole near driveway. |
| BIG LEAF HYDRANGEA (macrophylla,
"Penny Mac") |
| |
Deciduous shrub to five feet with pink blooms
in alkaline soil and blue in acid. More frost hardy in our area
because it blooms on new growth. Very hardy bloomer. Prefers
well drained, rich acidic soil. |
| OAK LEAF HYDRANGEA (quercifolia) |
| |
A must for the full-service gardener. Tall
shrub to eight feet or taller with late-summer bloom on eight
to ten inch white panicles. Awesome. Fine reddish-burgandy fall
color. Likes shade and fertile, well-drained soil. See many
HH specimens along driveway by house. |
| OAK LEAF HYDRANGEA (quercifolia,
"Pee Wee") |
| |
Finally a true dwarf oak leaf hydrangea.
Only grows three to four feet. Rich burgundy fall color. White
blooms. Will take sun – with water – but prefers some
shade. Nice accent plant. Tidy for an oak leaf. Hard to find. |
| PANICLE HYDRANGEA (hydrangea
paniculata) |
| |
Big showy bush that blooms with white panicles
in late summer. Blooms on new wood. A guaranteed winner. To
10 to 12 feet. Can be cut back every year. Back of the yard
beauty. See HH specimen in arboretum. |
| VARIEGATED HYDRANGEA
(macrophylla) |
| |
A very interesting white-and-green variegated
plant that looks good with or without its blooms. To five feet.
Sun or shade. Cut back in Spring for newer variegation. Easy
on the eyes. |
| ITEA VIRGINICA ("Sweetspire") |
| |
Fine plant for moist, even shady conditions.
Produces white, fragrant spires of flowers in late spring and
has dazzling red fall color. Keep it near water and you have
a winner. |
| JAPANESE MAPLES |
| |
Hidden Hill offers many diverse varieties
of Japanese maples in back "Shade House." Most in
three-foot size. All prefer light shade, rich, fertile, moist
soil but will reward your efforts with incredible foliage and
fall color. |
| JUNIPER (juniperus
chinensis, "Saybrook Gold") |
| |
One of the most golden of foundation plant
junipers. About three feet by six feet. Grows in tough, dry,
sunny, inhospitable places. |
| JUNIPER (juniperus
chinensis, "Grey Owl") |
| |
Nice gray-blue, undulating foliage. About
four feet by four feet. Waves of color in hot, dry, sunny areas. |
| JUNIPER (juniperus
horizontalis, "Blue Chip") |
| |
The blue workhorse of juniper family. About
a foot tall by eight feet wide. Great bank cover, erosion control
in hot, dry sites. |
| JUNIPER (juniperus
cinensis "torulosa", "Hollywood Juniper") |
| |
Upright,twisty, graceful limbs to about 15
feet – in time. Makes a nice statement in full sun. See
HH specimen along allee’ near driveway. |
| KATSURA – WEEPING (cercidiphyllum
japonica, "Amazing Grace") |
| |
Beautiful arching, weeping tree to 30 feet
by 30 feet. Bluish-green leaves. Full to part sun. Bob Hill
named plant. An architectural gem. See HH specimen behind house
near "Corporate Ladder." |
| KERRIA JAPONICA |
| |
Another underused plant that offers bright
yellow blooms in light to medium shade – or sun. Works
well in hidden corners. See HH specimen in yard behind house. |
| LARCH – GOLDEN (pseudolarix
amabilis) |
| |
A wonderful plant, one of the few conifers
to lose its leaves. Grows 30 to 40 feet with golden glow as
foliage changes in fall. Keep watered as youngster. Sun to part
shade. See HH specimen along driveway near chimes. |
| LESPEDEZA (thunbergii) |
| LESPEDEZA –
SPRING GROVE |
| |
Guaranteed fall color in garden. Delicate,
rose-purple flowers every fall from a shrub about six feet tall.
Easy to grow. Full sun to litght shade. Cut back to ground each
year. Sadly underused. See HH specimen behind house. |
| LESPEDEZA – PINK
CASCADE |
| |
Same as above, except graceful, feathery
foliage with rich pink flowers. Another guaranteed bloomer in
late summer to fall garden. Give it some room and step back. |
| LILAC (laciniata,
"Cut Leaf Lilac") |
| |
A beautiful , somewhat ethereal shrub with
distinctive cut leaves and small, fragrant blue flowers in early
spring. Not susceptible to mildew. Cut back right branches right
after blooming. An attractive shrub all summer. Special. See
HH specimen near driveway by rock wall. |
| LILAC (weeping
lilac, Juliana "Hers") |
| |
Another rare spring wonder. This lilac will
grow to eight feet by eight feet with fragrant with fragrant,
lavender-purple flowers. A late bloomer so avoids frost. See
Indiana’s BEST SPECIMEN near back of Hill garage. |
| LONICERA ("Gold
Flame") |
| |
A virgorous vine with red buds opening to
yellow flowers. To 15 feet. Fragrant all summer. Hummingbirds
love it. |
| MAGNOLIA ("Sunspire") |
| |
The perfect magnolia for a limited space.
This light yellow beauty grows 15 feet tall, but only four feet
wide. A fine accent look. Blooms late to avoid frost damage.
The city dweller’s dream. |
| MAHONIA Repens |
| |
Low growing mahonia, works as a ground cover
in shade, bright yellow flowers in spring, burgundy to red fall
color. |
| MAPLE –
STRIPED BARK (acer tegmentosum, "White Tigress" ) |
| |
A very difficult tree to find. Beautiful,
show-stopping white-stripped bark with clear yellow fall color
in leaves. MUST be planted in shade in protected site. High
maintenance but WORTH IT! See HH specimen in woods. |
| MULBERRY –
CONTORTED – See Contorted Mulberry. |
| NINEBARK (physocarpus,
"Diablo") |
| |
Nice purple foliage and contrasting
white, button-like flowers make this a really good accent plant.
Tolerant of many soils, is most purple in full sun. A back-of-border
plant, or specimen. See HH specimen along driveway. |
| ORANGE – HARDY
(poncirus trifoliate, "Flying Dragon") |
| |
Yes, orange trees do grow in Indiana, and
produce small, inedible oranges. Warning: It also comes with
many sharp thorns. An interesting conversation tree/shrub to
12 feet – and up. Do not plant near children. We now have
only small plants in one-gallon containers, but fast growers.
See HH specimen near driveway under chimes. |
| PACHYSANDRA ("terminalis",
"Green Sheen") |
| |
Glossy, green groundcover in FULL SHADE.
Almost unbeatable as a full-service groundcover. NOT a rampant
grower, but steady. See HH specimens in woods. |
| PARROTIA PERSICA ("Persian
Ironwood") |
| |
This lovely tree is the centerpiece
HH specimen in area behind house. To 30 feet with gray, exfoliating
bark, bright green leaves and sumptious red-orange fall color
with a late frost. Can be pruned into living sculpture. |
| PURPLE SMOKE TREE - SEE
SMOKE TREE PURPLE |
| QUINCE (chaenomeles
speciosa, Toyo-Nishiki) |
| |
Multi-colored spring blooming shrub comes
with white, pink and red flowers. To six feet. A Great show.
Full sun or part shade. Prune with care to preserve colors. |
| REDBUD –
WEEPING (cercis Canadensis, "Lavender Twist") |
| |
An amazing, weeping, heavy blooming redbud
for an accent tree, or for near patio. Can be pruned to almost
any height. Weeping limbs provide winter interest. Full sun
to light shade. See HH specimen near driveway and house. |
| SEVEN SON TREE –
See heptacodium |
| SOPHORA JAPONICA ("
Japanese Pagodatree") |
| |
This tree offers creamy white, foot-long
panicles in tough, urban situations. Will grow 60 feet in time.
Full sun. Medium-to-fast grower. Totally underused. |
| SOURWOOD (oxydendrum
arboretum) |
| |
A true four season NATIVE tree with interesting
bark, white, urn-shaped, lacy flowers and incredible fall color.
A winner in any landscape, but requires the right mix of rich,
moist soil to keep it happy. |
| SILVERBELL –
LARGE FLOWERING (halesia diptera magniflora) |
| |
Large, white – and prolific – bell
shaped flowers on a 30-foot tree in spring. You could hold a
prayer service under this tree. Interesting, striated bark.
A side-yard wonder, especially if sited in front of green conifers.
Sun to part shade. Best planted from container. Blooms for DERBY
every year. See HH specimen along driveway. WOW! |
| SILVERBELL (halesia,
"Wedding Bells") |
| |
Same effect as above only on a smaller, very
precocious tree that blooms in a one-gallon container. Very
vigorous and lovely. See HH specimen behind house behind raised
bed.. |
| SILVERBELL ("Pink
Silverbell") |
| |
Same as above only blooms with a light pink
flower, adding beauty to beauty. |
| SNOWBELL (styrax
obassia) |
| |
Hardy Japanese snowbell. A fine tree to about
30 feet with fragrant, white, arching panicles of flowers in
early spring. Another conversation piece. Sun or partial shade.
Needs good, well-drained soil to be its best. See HH specimen
behind house behind berm. |
| SWEET GUM (liquidambar
styraciflua, American sweetgum) |
| "Silver King Sweetgum" |
| |
Variegated green and white leaves add more
interest to this already fine landscape tree. Will grow 30 to
40 feet in sun. Good fall color. Fun to have around. See HH
specimen near "Covered Bridge" berm in arboretum. |
| "Slender Silhouette Sweetgum"
|
| |
The perfect tree for an upright look in narrow
urban space. The tree grows 30 to 40 feet tall and only about
10 feet wide. A wonderful accent or entranceway plant when flanking
a path. Fast growing. Fall color. See twin HH specimens in arboretum
Allee’ |
| SWEETSHRUB (calycanthus,
"Athens") |
| |
Wonderful, fruity fragrance in late spring
on a heavy-blooming shrub with yellowish flowers. WHAT could
be better than that? Grows to six feet. Likes moist areas but
will be fine if watered. Sun to understory. Blooms on previous
years growth so prune after flowering. See HH specimen near
metal arch in arboretum. |
| SWEETSHRUB |
| |
Same as above only with maroon flowers. Plant
two for a fragrant set. |
| SMOKETREE –
PURPLE (cotinus coggygria) |
| |
Very tough shrub or tree which tolerates
– if not appreciates – dry soils. Striking purple
leaves in spring and summer with frothy pinkish-purple blooms.
To 10 feet. Can be cut back every year for just the foliage.
Full sun. Great accent plant. See HH specimen along driveway. |
| STEWARDIA (pseudocamillia) |
| |
One of nature’s most elegant wonders.
Large, camellia-like flowers in mid-summer with gorgeous exfoliating
bark. A tall shrub to 20 feet. Likes moisture and some shade.
Another collector’s must. See several HH specimens along
driveway near front gate. |
| VIBURNUM ("carlecephalum,
"Fragrant Snowball") |
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A six to eight foot shrub with VERY FRAGRANT
FLOWERS. Red-tinged buds turn into fragrant white flowers in
late Spring. Red and black fruit in summer. A treat. See and
smell HH specimen at end of driveway near gate. |
| VIBURNUM (dilatatum,
"Erie") |
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A blanket of creamy white flowers that turns
into a cascade of coral-red fruit in August. Shrubby. Will grow
to ten feet. Like partial shade. Fall colors of yellow, red,
orange on leaves. Need two cultivars for best pollination. |
| VIBURNUM PRUNIFOLIUM ("Blackhaw
Viburnum") |
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An American NATIVE. Twisty limbs offer white
flowers in spring, pink to blue-black fruit in fall. To 12 feet.
Sun or shade. Dry soils. An old fashioned treat. |
| VITEX (agnus-castus) |
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The ANSWER to late summer back-of-the-border
problems. This vigorous shrub has lovely, slightly fragrant
violet racemes on slender stems that arch six to eight feet
tall. A fall treat. Can be cut back every year. Underused. Easy
to grow. See HH specimen in arboretum allee’. |
| WEIGELA (florida,
"Midnight Wine") |
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Small shrub two to three foot with deep purple
leaves and pink tubular flowers. Likes sun but can take some
shade. A great companion shrub. Can take moist area, but not
too wet. See HH specimen near "Janet’s Garden." |
| WESTERN ARBORVITAE (thuja
plicata) |
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HH Specimen along driveway by parking lot. |
| "Can Can"
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Great border or accent plant.
To 20 to 25 feet. Dark green with lighter tips. Very hardy New
Zealand native. Great show. Full to part sun. |
| "Excelsa"
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A more open plant with feathered
look, also to 20 to 25 feet in time. Border or accent. Full
to part sun. |
| "Plicata Zimbrina"
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Beautiful, gold-tipped foliage
in late winter to spring. See great HH specimen near driveway
and parking lot. |
| WILLOW SHRUB –
VARIGATED (salix integra, "Hakuro Nishiki") |
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Very interesting shrub willow
with showy leaves of pink, white and green. To five feet. Keep
cut back to get continuing leaf color. Accent plant. Full sun.
Plant a mix for maximum effect. See HH specimens along "shrub
border" allee’. |
| WITCHHAZEL (hamamelis
intermedia/mollis) |
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The best of the welcoming spring
plants with very colorful – and often fragrant – flowers
in February and March. They are very tough plants. A must for
the winter-weary gardener. Likes sunny open area but can take
some shade. Will grow to 10 feet tall and about as wide. See
HH specimens along driveway and allee’. See cultivars below. |
| "Angelly"
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Clear light yellow flowers, vigorous,
upright grower, slightly fragrant. See HH specimen near driveway. |
| "Arnold’s
Promise"
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Clear light yellow flowers, vigorous,
upright grower, slightly fragrant. See HH specimen near driveway. |
| "Sunburst"
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Lemon yellow flowers, strong
bloomer, not as fragrant as others. |
| "Westerstede"
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Primrose yellow, slightly fragrant
flowers, vigorous grower, yellow fall color |
| "Orange Peel"
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Yellow orangy flowers, upright
to spreading, a newer kid on block. |
| ZELKOVA –
VARIEGATED |
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Another tough urban tree made more spectacular
with variegated green and white leaves. A great front-yard
tree for near sidewalk. Fast, upright, vase-like grower to
25 feet. Heavily branching. See the HH specimen in arboretum
near chimes to believe it.
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