Trees & Shrubs

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

Amelanchier ainfolia (WESTERN SERVICEBERRY)

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

Cornus rutgersensis 'Stellar' (PINK-FLOWERING DOGWOOD)

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After a couple years of being established, the abundance of 4-5 inch lighter pink flowers will emerge as a dark-pink to fuchsia, unique from other dogwoods. Summer blooms can last for up to 8 weeks! Very showy, low maintenance, drought tolerant, 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 with deep, emerald green foliage all the way to the...

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 

Washingtonia filifera (CALIFORNIA FAN PALM)

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Hardiness zones 8-11 Sometimes called the Petticoat Palm because its fan-shaped leaves bend down at maturity to for a petticoat of thatch: this fast-grower to 60' tolerates desert heat but thrives in well-drained mosture. S/M/GDr 

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

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

Viburnum 'Sweet Talker' (EVERGREEN VIBURNUM)

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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...

Syringa vulgaris 'Prairie Petite' (LILAC)

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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...

Viburnum rhytidophylloides (WILLOWWOOD VIBURNUM)

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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 

Syringa vulgaris 'Bridal Memories' (LILAC)

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Hardiness zones 3-7 Fragrant, creamy-white single flowers are stunning set against the emerald green leaves of this lush 10' shrub. This is a wonderful variety for bridal bouquets, cut flower arrangements or moonlit gardens. The fragrant blooms are a...

Spiraea japonica 'Double Play Candy Corn' (ORANGE-LEAVED SPIREA)

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Hardiness zones 4-8 You cannot miss the dayglow show of color on this 24" x 30" shrub, bright-red spring growth turns to orange-yellow with red and then bright-purple blooms appear in late spring! S-PSh/M PPAF 

Ulmus parvifolia (CHINESE ELM)

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Hardiness zones 4-9 This attractive tree is often called the lacebark elm. It is a 40-60' deciduous tree with a rounded crown and long pendent branches. Native to eastern Asia, it is grown for its graceful foliage, multi-colored bark, fast growth rate...

Rhus aromatica (FRAGRANT SUMAC)

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Hardiness zones 3-9 This Sumac native to the southeastern U.S. and Canada has clouds of early small yellow flowers which appear on the stems tips in spring. Colorful, early scarlet fruits and intensely crimson fall color make this 3-6' tall by 6-10' wide...

Salix 'Snake' (CONTORTED WHITE WILLOW)

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Hardiness zones 3-9 Even more contorted than S. matsudana, the Snake willow earned its name fairly!; a small (to 12'), pyramidal tree with sinuously contorted branches and finely haired leaves which give it a silvery-white aura; very ornamental...

Tsuga mertensiana (MOUNTAIN HEMLOCK)

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Hardiness zones 4-8 "The most singularly beautiful of all the California conifers" (J. Muir), smaller and slower with blue-green foliage "sprays arranged in varied, eloquent harmony [and a tip which] droops like the stalk of a nodding lily." PSh/M