Zone 6
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Dunkeld Larch (Larix-eurolepis-marschlinii)
$39.95This rare and valuable hybrid of decidua x kaempferi becomes a conical tree to 100' x 30' with linear grey-green needles to 1.5". Discovered in the early 1900s in Scotland, it is famous for its "hybrid vigor," growing faster and showing greater disease...
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Chinese Pine (Pinus tabuliformis)
$39.95Hardy in zones 5-9 This uncommon species from Northern China and Korea tends to become somewhat spreading and flat-headed with age (tabuliformis meaning table-shaped). Typically reaching 30-50' in cultivation and 70' in its native habitat. Long (6")...
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Wayfaring Tree Viburnum (Viburnum lantana)
$34.95Hardy in zones 4-8 Viburnum for drier areas. This upright shrub (to 15') has nice burgundy fall color and berries that turn from red to black.
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European Bladdernut (Staphylea pinnata)
$19.95 - $39.00With its handsome compound leaves contrasting the pendulous 4-5"clusters of small, fragrant, pearly (almost translucent) white flowers this large 10-15' suckering shrub is highly decorative in early summer. The blooms are followed in fall unusual...
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Nirgundi (Vitex negundo)
$39.95Family: Vervain (Verbenaceae) Hardy to Zones 6 to 9 (Huang-jing-zi, Cut-Leaf Chaste Tree) Native to China. These are surprisingly hardy (hardier than V. agnus castus) and make a very handsome bush to small tree. These are considered...
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Japanese Meadowsweet (Spiraea japonica)
$12.95 - $24.95Hardiness zones 3-9 Spiraea japonica, also known as Japanese Meadowsweet or Japanese Spiraea, is a deciduous, perennial shrub native to Japan, China, and Korea. It is a very ornamental plant, with clusters of rosy-pink flowers at the tips of wiry, freely...
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Golden Willow (Salix alba vitellina)
$29.95 - $39.95Family: Willow (Salicaceae) Hardy to Zones 2 to 9 Fast-growing perennial tree to 75 feet, native to Eurasia. This is a preferred type for the herbalscape. Golden willow prefers full sun and ever-moist soil (or daily watering) and will...
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Blazing Star (Liatris spicata)
$12.95 - $24.95Family : Aster (Asteraceae) Hardy to Zones 3 to 9 Herbaceous perennial prairie dweller native to the central and eastern US. Narrow basal leaves bear showy spikes of purple flowers. Butterfly attractor. Traditional usage (Native...
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Purple Willow (Salix purpurea)
$29.95Family: Willow (Salicaceae) Hardy to Zones 3 to 10 (Purple Willow, Purple Osier) Dwarf willow tree to 9 feet native to Europe and Western Asia, has purple-hued leaves and among all willow species does contain the highest concentrations of...
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Meadowsweet (Spirea ulmaria)
$29.95Meadowsweet (Spirea ulmaria) Family: Rose (Rosaceae) Hardy to Zones 3 to 9 (The Latin name Spiraea ulmaria is synonymous with the Latin name Filipendula ulmaria) Herbaceous perennial to about 4 feet. Native to temperate Europe and Asia. ...
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Garden Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)
$10.95 - $19.95Family: Lily (Liliaceae) Hardy to zones 3 to 9. (Mary Washington) Dioecious perennial, native to the Mediterranean. This culinary asparagus prefers full sun, rich soil and regular watering. Makes a great addition to the garden as an...
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Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)
$15.95 - $24.95Family: Aster (Asteraceae) Hardy to Zones 4 to 12 Herbaceous perennial prairie dweller. Originally native to a wide band stretching from Michigan south to Louisiana, then west to Texas and Oklahoma, but currently uncommon in the wild...
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WESTERN SERVICEBERRY (Amelanchier ainfolia)
$19.95Hardiness zones 3-8 A rose family, western North American native tree/shrub
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ARBORVITAE (Thuja occidentalis) "American Pillar"
$29.95 - $49.00Hardiness zones 3-8 This Full Speed A Hedge Arborvitae has been selected for its easy to maintain columnar habit, dense branching, and extremely fast growth rate. A beautiful and versatile cultivar with deep, emerald green foliage all the way to the...
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PURPLE PATCHES WISTERIA (Wisteria floribunda longis) "Kyushaku/Macrobot"
$34.95Shaku” is a Japanese measure (approx. 10")... Kyushaku means nine shakus which means that (though variable) this large vine bears some of the longest most beautiful, mauve flower clusters available... what a sight and smell! S/M ...
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GOLDEN ALEXANDER (Zizia aurea)
$12.95Hardiness zones 3-9 From meadows and swamps of the NE, this 1-2' tall parsnip-like wildflower has much divided (into 3 and again 3) leaves and umbels of tiny yellow early summer flowers (Alexanders?); a pleasing sight” (K. Taylor)...
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DWARF ARBORVITAE (Thuja occidentalis) "Tiny Tim"
$19.95 - $59.00Hardiness zones 3-8 Dense, slow-growing and very dwarf (to 12" high x 16" wide in 10 years), this diminuitive conifer is a wonderful bonsai or container subject. S/M
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YELLOW LILAC (Syringa vulgaris) 'Primrose'
$19.95 - $39.00Hardiness zones 3-8 The lovely and totally unique pastel, creamy-yellow flowers of this compact 8-12' lilac make this attractive bloomer a nice surprise. The soft-yellow color is more intense in cooler climates and paler in warmer zones, either way they...
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BEAKED YUCCA (Yucca rostrata)
$19.95Hardiness zones 5-10 This commanding! native perennial grows to tree-like proportions (6-12' with a 5-8" trunk!) densely clothed by (eventually shaggy) 1-2' sword-like leaves; fittingly imposing 2' +stalks of 3" white flowers appear in autumn...
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LONG WHITE JAPANESE WISTERIA (Wisteria floribunda) "Longissima Alba"
$34.95 - $59.00This vigorous 30' vine with its long deep-green compound leaves is a spectacular sight on an arbor or pergola. Especially so in late-spring when it produces its pendulous, deliciously fragrant and long (18-24"), clusters of brilliant snow-white pea-like...
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JAPANESE BLUE WISTERIA (Wisteria floribunda) "Burford"
$59.00This lovely blue Wisteria was originally propagated from the beautiful vine growing at Burford House in Tenbury Wells, England. The gorgeous, fragrant, bi-color, lilac and violet-blue flowers appear in spring on enormous, drooping racemes that are up to...
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LILAC (Syringa vulgaris) 'Prairie Petite'
$19.95 - $39.00Hardiness zones 4-8 Truly dwarf! This little cutie only reaches 3-4' tall. Spring finds this shrub covered with its 3-4" light pink flowers which fade to lavender. From the University of Nebraska, this shrub is heat and drought tolerant and makes a fine...
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WILLOWWOOD VIBURNUM (Viburnum rhytidophylloides)
$39.00Hardiness zones 5-8 The attractive, lustrous, deep-green foliage on this gracefully arching shrub (to10') has done well even through mid-western winters, flat-topped white flower clusters are followed by red-turning black berries. S-PSh/M