Magnolia (Magnolia) x. loebneri (Merrill Magnolia)
This hardy Magnolia is a hybrid between M. kobus and M. stellata. Flowers are fragrant, white and star shaped. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
- Height: 25'-30'
- Spread: 15'-20'
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Characteristic: Attracts Birds
Nyssa (Tupelo) (Nyssa sylvatica M.O.N. 2 Majestic® (Majestic Black Tupelo) aka Black Gum)
A hardy, small to medium cultivar with an upright habit and strong central leader. Dark glossy green leaves turn bright orange, red, yellow and purple colors in the fall. Small white flowers appear in the spring and are inconspicuous, however, the bees love their nectar.
- Height: 20-30'
- Spread: 15-20'
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Quercus (Oak) x. 'Scarlet Letter' (Scarlet Letter Oak)
Columnar, upright oak with beautiful red fall color. Brownish gray, rough bark makes this tree great as an accent plant or for mass planting to create shade. Drought tolerant and heat resistant.
- Height: 30' - 40'
- Spread: 12' - 15'
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Ligustrum (Privet) vulgare 'Swift' (Straight Talk® Privet)
Narrow and upright, Straight Talk® can be used as vertical accent or grouped for hedging. In addition to being cold hardy and drought-tolerant, it’s easy to grow in a wide range of soils and tolerates urban conditions.
- Height: 10' - 12'
- Spread: 2' - 4'
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Rosa (Rose) rugosa 'Boc ROGOSNIF' (Lotty’s Love® Rose)
Cinnamon scented rose with large, semi double flowers that are a deep shade of mauve. Medium sized with deep glossy green foliage. Minimal deadheading and pruning is required and its disease resistance make this a perfect addition to any landscape.
- Height: 3-3.5'
- Spread: 3.5-4'
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Syringa (Lilac) x. ‘Jeflady’ (Little Lady™ Lilac)
In late spring, the dark pink buds open to lilac pink, fragrant flowers. The mature size makes this plant perfect for foundation plantings, but it can also be used en masse, or as an informal hedge where you don’t need a lot of height. Upright, rounded habit. Prune in summer after flower. Drought tolerant once established.
- Height: 4' - 5'
- Spread: 4' - 5'
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Malus (Crabapple) x. 'Bailears' (Ruby Tears™ Crabapple)
Petite in size and graceful in form, this small & unique ornamental tree fits in any landscape. Each spring the pendulous branches are covered with pink blossoms followed by small dark red fruit in summer. The burgundy tinted foliage add contrast and color all season long.
- Height: 8-10'
- Spread: 12-15'
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Viburnum (Viburnum) Viburnum plicatum 'PIIVIB-II' PP28,958 (OPENING DAY™ DOUBLEFILE VIBURNUM)
Compact plants are covered with, baseball size, snowball-like flowers that open with a tinge of green and quickly mature to pure white. Plants are tight in habit with dark green foliage that turns beautiful shades of cabernet in the fall.
- Height: 6' - 8'
- Spread: 6'-8'
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Cornus (Dogwood) Cornus alba 'Red Gnome' (Red Gnome Dogwood)
A very tight branching, compact red twigged dogwood, with slender, deep green leaves tinged with red which turn crimson red in the fall. Clusters of white flowers bloom in mid spring and small blue fruits ripen mid to late fall attracting hungry birds.
- Height: 3-4'
- Spread: 3-4'
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Spiraea (Spirea) Spiraea betulifolia 'COURISPI01' PP27 (Pink Sparkler™ Birchleaf Spirea)
If you are a fan of Tor Spirea, you will fall in love with Pink Sparkler™. Beautiful pink flowers emerge in early summer and then re-bloom in fall. As an added bonus fall flowers appear down the stem, giving an even fuller appearance and pop of pink. The leaves also turn a lovely burgundy red in autumn. Pink Sparkler™ has a lovely rounded shape that requires very little pruning to keep its shape. Minimal maintenance, re-blooming flowers and multi-season pink color is sure to make Pink Sparkler™ a favorite in your garden.
- Height: 3-4'
- Spread: 3-4'
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Characteristics
- Attracts Birds
- Good for cut flowers
- Rabbit Resistant
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant
- Fragrant
- Salt Tolerant
- Shade
- Wet Soils
