Zone 7

Dunkeld Larch (Larix-eurolepis-marschlinii)

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This 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...

Chinese Pine (Pinus tabuliformis)

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Hardy 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...

Davidia involucrata (DOVE TREE)

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Hardiness zones 6-8 An extraordinary tree from China, called the Dove tree or Handkerchief tree due to the spectacular, large, white bracts that flutter in the breeze in spring. E. H. Wilson likened...

Wayfaring Tree Viburnum (Viburnum lantana)

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Hardy 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. 

European Bladdernut (Staphylea pinnata)

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With 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...

Lavandula angustifolia (MUNSTEAD LAVENDER)

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Hardiness zones 7-9 A compact form of this prized aromatic shrub with narrow leaves and lavender blue (bluer than most) flowers early in summer. 

Sequoia sempervirens (CALIFORNIA REDWOOD)

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Hardiness zones 7-9 Sequoia sempervirens, commonly known as Coastal Redwood, is an awe-inspiring evergreen tree found in the coastal fog belt below 2000 ft in southwestern North America, from Oregon...

Nirgundi (Vitex negundo)

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Hardiness zones 6-9  Family: Vervain (Verbenaceae) (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...

Japanese Meadowsweet (Spiraea japonica)

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Hardiness 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...

Golden Willow (Salix alba vitellina)

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Family: 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...

Liatris spicata (BLAZING STAR)

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Family :  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...

Purple Willow (Salix purpurea)

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Family:  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...

Meadowsweet (Spirea ulmaria)

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Meadowsweet (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...

Garden Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)

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Hardiness zones 3-9 Garden asparagus, Asparagus officinalis

Echinacea purpurea (PURPLE CONEFLOWER)

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Family:  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...

Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar' (ARBORVITAE)

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Hardiness 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...

Wisteria floribunda longis 'Kyushaku/Macrobot' (PURPLE PATCHES WISTERIA)

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Hardiness zones 6-9 This spectacular, award-winning vine delivers one of the most breathtaking floral displays in the botanical world. Known formally as Wisteria floribunda'Kyushaku' (and widely...

Zizia aurea (GOLDEN ALEXANDER)

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Hardiness 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...

Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls' (PURPLE WISTERIA)

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Hardiness zones 5-9 Vivid bluish-purple, pleasantly fragrant flowers adorn this American native in late spring and sometimes again in summer; as a W. frutescens it is slower growing and less...

Thuja occidentalis 'Tiny Tim' (DWARF ARBORVITAE)

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Hardiness 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 

Syringa vulgaris 'Primrose' (YELLOW LILAC)

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Hardiness 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...

Yucca rostrata (BEAKED YUCCA)

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Hardiness 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'...

Wisteria floribunda 'Longissima Alba' (LONG WHITE JAPANESE WISTERIA)

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Hardiness zones 5-9 This 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,...

Vaccinium ovatum (EVERGREEN HUCKLEBERRY)

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Hardiness zones 7-9 One of the very best shrubs for edible landscaping! Not only does it have delicious, dark-purple, edible berries (for pies and jams!) but gorgeous deep-dark evergreen foliage...