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 "hybrid vigor," growing faster and showing greater disease...

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 cultivation and 70' in its native habitat. Long (6")...

Dove Tree (Davidia involucrata)

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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 summer. The blooms are followed in fall unusual...

MUNSTEAD LAVENDER (Lavandula angustifolia)

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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. 

CALIFORNIA REDWOOD (Sequoia sempervirens)

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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 to California. It is the sole living species of the...

Nirgundi (Vitex negundo)

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Family: 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...

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 clusters of rosy-pink flowers at the tips of wiry, freely...

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 ever-moist soil (or daily watering) and will...

Blazing Star (Liatris spicata)

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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 attractor.  Traditional usage (Native...

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 does contain the highest concentrations of...

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.  Native to temperate Europe and Asia. ...

Garden Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)

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Family:  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...

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 Oklahoma, but currently uncommon in the wild...

WESTERN SERVICEBERRY (Amelanchier ainfolia)

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Hardiness zones 3-8 A rose family, western North American native tree/shrub  

ARBORVITAE (Thuja occidentalis) "American Pillar"

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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 with deep, emerald green foliage all the way to the...

GOLDEN ALEXANDER (Zizia aurea)

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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 (Alexanders?); a pleasing sight” (K. Taylor)...

DWARF ARBORVITAE (Thuja occidentalis) "Tiny Tim"

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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 

YELLOW LILAC (Syringa vulgaris) 'Primrose'

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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 cooler climates and paler in warmer zones, either way they...

BEAKED YUCCA (Yucca rostrata)

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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' +stalks of 3" white flowers appear in autumn...

EVERGREEN VIBURNUM (Viburnum) "Sweet Talker"

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Hardiness zones 7-9 With sweetly fragrant, pink, tubular blooms, Sweet Talker is one of the earliest viburnum to flower in the spring. The new growth emerges in flashy red-burgundy hues which settle into a deep green. This is an evergreen viburnum with a...

LILAC (Syringa vulgaris) 'Prairie Petite'

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Hardiness 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...

WILLOWWOOD VIBURNUM (Viburnum rhytidophylloides)

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Hardiness 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