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Grace Smoketree (Cotinus coggygria 'Grace') A hybrid with C ... Read more

Grace Smoketree (Cotinus coggygria 'Grace') A hybrid with Cotinus obovatus, this cultivar has purple leaves that mature to blue-green in late summer Very large, 12-14 panicles of pink blooms in May and June. Zones 5-10 Thanks to good shipping rates, we are able to ship these all year, they ship with soil in their containers. Minimize

Evergreen Clematis (Clematis armandii) Follow a regular wat ... Read more

Evergreen Clematis (Clematis armandii) Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor. Prune annually to control size. Pruning time: spring after flowering. Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. Zone 7-9. Minimize

Corkscrew Willow (Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa') The Corkscrew ... Read more

Corkscrew Willow (Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa') The Corkscrew Willow tree, Salix matsudana,'Tortuosa', is a small to medium-sized, upright spreading tree of about 30 feet in height with a 15-foot-spread. This deciduous tree is also known as Tortuosa or Dragon's Claw Willow. Perhaps best grown as a specimen for display of its twisted branching. Branches arise from the trunk at an acute angle and grow up almost parallel to the trunk before they curve back to the horizontal. The winter branch pattern is most interesting and accounts for the popularity of the tree. Corkscrew Willow trees tolerate any soil, especially wet soils with poor drainage. It is a fast growing tree with narrow light green leaves. Zone 5-9. Planted in the Jardin botanique de Montreal Minimize

Quickfire Late Panicle (Hydrangea x 'Quickfire') Paniculata ... Read more

Quickfire Late Panicle (Hydrangea x 'Quickfire') Paniculata hydrangeas will grow and bloom in a wide variety of climates (hardy to Zone 3!). If your weather is too cold to support the pink and blue hydrangeas or if your landscape doesn't have much shade, consider growing one of the many types of paniculatas. North or south, we can all enjoy them. Another desirable trait of all paniculatas is their tolerance for pruning. One can prune them at any time except when they begin forming bloom heads in the summer. The name "paniculata" comes from the fact that the blooms are usually panicle-shaped (somewhat cone shaped) rather than ball-shaped. Many paniculata blooms develop a lovely pink shade as the blooms age, extending their beauty into the fall. Paniculatas often get very large. 8-10 feet tall and wide is not unusual. Quickfire The first to bloom! Quickfire blooms about a month before other Hydrangea paniculata (hardy hydrangea) varieties. Extend the hydrangea season in your garden with a planting of Hydrangea Quickfire. The flowers turn pink very quickly, and will be an extremely dark rosy-pink in the fall. Quick and easy to grow. The flowers on Quickfire are not affected by soil pH. They are produced on ‘new wood’ and will bloom after even the harshest winters. Beautiful for use as a cut (fresh or dried) flower. Plant with Little Lamb and Limelight for months of hydrangea flowers. Their mature hight is 5-6 ft and 5-6 ft wide, can be kept somewhat compact and pruned in late fall or early spring since they bloom on new wood. For instructions on pruning, please email Diane . Since you may want to prune this plant up and over your perennial border or let it weep over your Hydranga serratas . Zone 3-9. Thanks to good shipping rates, we are able to ship these all year, they ship with soil in their containers. Minimize

One of the best vines for the mid and lower South. Coral to ... Read more

One of the best vines for the mid and lower South. Coral to Red depending on variety. A knockout with a Blue or Purple Clematis growing on it. Self clinging, semi evergreen, fast to 30' but 15' more common. Hardy zone 6-9. Maybe 5. On the S.E.corner. Full sun in North. Sun or shade in Dixie. (You know who you are....) Minimize

Green Mountain Boxwood (Buxus x 'Green Mountain') Vigorous ... Read more

Green Mountain Boxwood (Buxus x 'Green Mountain') Vigorous growing boxwood when young. Dense upright form with bright green leaves that retain their color through winter. Natural cone shaped form if left unsheared, excellent hedge. Evergreen. Zone 4-9. Light needs: Partial to full sun Water Needs: Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. Average landscape size: Moderate growing 5 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide. Growth rate: Moderate Minimize

The Florida Azalea blooms in early spring before as the lea ... Read more

The Florida Azalea blooms in early spring before as the leaves are beginning to expand. The fragrant blossoms come in shades of orange through gold and yellow, and measure approximately 1 to 1.5 inches across. This species has very long stamens and the tube of the flower is often flushed with red but there is no blotch. Discovered by Dr. A. W. Chapman before 1865, R. austrinum is similar in many respects to R. canescens including the sticky glanular hairs on the flower tube, but differs in the color variations which are orange to yellow rather than pink to white. R. austrinum makes an excellent landscape plant as well as a valuable hybridizing resource, especially in southern gardens where heat tolerance is important. Zone 6-10. Minimize

Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon' This very pretty miniat ... Read more

Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon' This very pretty miniature form of a new Japanese Cedar will only get 5 feet tall and 7 feet wide after 10 years' growth, but every branch is suffused with color, fragrance, and even a handful of small cones! Very slow-growing, 'Black Dragon' is drought-tolerant and ready to thrive in any sunny to partly shaded area. We have found all Japanese Cedars to be perfect for the humid Mid South. 'Black Dragon' would be great in containers, very lush habit year around an it is hardy to -10 degrees. Can it get any better? Zone 5-9. Minimize

Japanese Snowbell Oh beautiful 'Styrax'. Both the american ... Read more

Japanese Snowbell Oh beautiful 'Styrax'. Both the american snowbell and the varieties of asian snowbell are truly one of the best under story trees to have in your garden. This one is japanese snowbell Styrax japonicus. The two specimen we have in our garden is by now a good 10-12 ft tall. The crown is most beautiful branched thanks to Diane's skillful sculpting. The flowers hang just over our head on the way to the cabin. The snowbell like flowers speak their own language in spring, what a graceful appearance. We have searched for these plants for years and also have tried to get them from our growers, finally one grower has them available. Thank you, thank you. Zone 5-9. Thanks to good shipping rates, we are able to ship these all year, they ship with soil in their containers. Minimize

A dissected Japanese maple that typically grows in an uprig ... Read more

A dissected Japanese maple that typically grows in an upright, broad-rounded but cascading form to 4-6' tall over the first ten years, eventually maturing to 10' tall and to 12' or more wide. It is noted for its lace-like foliage that emerges light red in spring, matures to deep red-purple in summer and finally turns crimson red in fall. Palmate, 7-lobed, red-purple leaves (to 6" long) are deeply cut and dissected. Small reddish flowers in spring are somewhat attractive on close inspection, but are not showy from a distance. Zone 5-9. Minimize

Exhibits dark green, finer-textured foliage and compact whi ... Read more

Exhibits dark green, finer-textured foliage and compact white flowers emerging in July. Grows in 10 to 20 mounding clumps. Requires frequent watering in hot climates. Zone 6-8. Minimize

Oakleaf Hydrangea 'Snow Queen' (H. quercifolia) For me Oak ... Read more

Oakleaf Hydrangea 'Snow Queen' (H. quercifolia) For me Oak Leaf Hydrangea is the Queen of the Shade Garden. Generous with her subjects she enhances any combination of plants with her distinct foliage and stature. All have great fall color, interesting winter bark and dried flower heads. Absolutely necessary for good bones in the garden. H. quercifolia 'Snow Oueen' What a fun addition to an Oak Leaf Hydrangea collection and any Shade Garden.This Oakleaf is impressive with its strong growth and upright panicle single blooms. Growers consider this variety one of the best of all Oakleaf cultivars. Gardeners love it for its faithful blooms, gorgeous deep green leaves and fabulous Fall color. If you?ve got the space, this is a must have. As with any royalty, Oak Leaf Hydrangea requires some devotion. Planting must be perfect. In our clay we plant high (3 of roots above ground level) incorporate Pine Bark mulch into the clay, dig a shallow wide hole, and mulch with pure compost or manure and 1/4 c. blood meal and 1/8 c. 14-7-7 or 12-6-6. Then add 1'' of Hardwood Mulch to finish. Water each week the first year or plant in rainy season (Nov.). For sandy soil, plant deeper, (1 above grade), amend soil with manure or compost only and fertilizer and hardwood mulch as above. Acidify alkaline soil. Zone 5-9. These Plants don't ship well in Summer. We will ship them Fall, Winter and Early Spring only. See shipping Minimize

Oakleaf Hydrangea 'Ellen Huff' (H. quercifolia) For me Oak ... Read more

Oakleaf Hydrangea 'Ellen Huff' (H. quercifolia) For me Oak Leaf Hydrangea is the Queen of the Shade Garden. Generous with her subjects she enhances any combination of plants with her distinct foliage and stature. All have great fall color, interesting winter bark and dried flower heads. Absolutely necessary for good bones in the garden. H. quercifolia 'Ellen Huff' Vigorous selection from the steamy Gulf Coast. Heat tolerant. Perky abundant upright flowers. (Reminds me of my youth.) A yummy honey. Hardy Zone 5-9. As with any royalty, Oak Leaf Hydrangea requires some devotion. Planting must be perfect. In our clay we plant high (3 of roots above ground level) incorporate Pine Bark mulch into the clay, dig a shallow wide hole, and mulch with pure compost or manure and 1/4 c. blood meal and 1/8 c. 14-7-7 or 12-6-6. Then add 1'' of Hardwood Mulch to finish. Water each week the first year or plant in rainy season (Nov.). For sandy soil, plant deeper, (1 above grade), amend soil with manure or compost only and fertilizer and hardwood mulch as above. Acidify alkaline soil. Zone 5-9. These Plants don't ship well in Summer. We will ship them Fall, Winter and Early Spring only. See shipping Minimize

Bigleaf Magnolia is a rare deciduous native found in the un ... Read more

Bigleaf Magnolia is a rare deciduous native found in the understory of rich forests with enormous tropical-looking leaves (the largest simple leaves of any tree in the US) that have auriculate (earlobe-shaped) bases. It is much less common than the similar Umbrella-Tree (M. tripetala), which has smaller leaves (though still large) without the lobes at the base. Surprisingly, the tree itself doesnt get especially big, usually no more than 50 feet tall. Most plants have a thick trunk and a rounded crown of stout branches. The fragrant flowers, which appear in late spring or early summer, have six white petals surrounding a yellow and purple center. Unfortunately they are often partly hidden in the foliage and thus hard to see from ground level. The fruit is a cone-shaped pod containing large red or scarlet seeds. Zone 5-8. Minimize

This is one of the most consistant and popular red laceleaf ... Read more

This is one of the most consistant and popular red laceleaf maple. The name 'Tamukeyama' somewhat translates to 'hands folded in prayer on the mountain'. This translation is well visible to all who see upon this elegant variety. It has a broad-rounded habit, and its cascading new growth and fall color is a crimson red. This wonderful plant will bring a sense of beauty and serenity to your garden setting. Growth Rate 6-8" a year. Mature Height 6-8 feet in ten years. Zone 5-9. Minimize

A beautiful cascading lace leaf dissectum with foliage that ... Read more

A beautiful cascading lace leaf dissectum with foliage that opens a nice orange red and keeps a nice orange flush as the leaves turn a rich green for the summer months. As the second flush of growth comes on the trees have a two tone appearance, orange new growth with dark maroon/green older growth. Fall colors are brilliant oranges and reds persisting until mid November. A faster grower than many Lace leaf varieties is one of the smaller dissectums often no more than 6-7 feet high, more upright and usually taller than wide. Zone 6-9. Minimize

Globosa Nana Japenese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) This is ... Read more

Globosa Nana Japenese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) This is an evergreen that tolerates drought and will grow in very dry soil, we also found it to tolerate Memphis's humidity. Locate the plants so air circulation is good, particularly during summer to help prevent leaf blight. Best with afternoon shade in southern part of its range. This cultivar is very slow growing, and remains small and mostly green in winter. Here is link to the fact sheet of the NC STATE University. Cryptomeria is tolerant of compacted soil and performs well in parking lots and other tough, urban sites with some irrigation in drought. It makes a wonderful accent, screen, or border tree for larger properties. This one remains small so it is well suited for residential landscapes. Zone 6-8. Minimize

Globosa Nana Japenese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) This is ... Read more

Globosa Nana Japenese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) This is an evergreen that tolerates drought and will grow in very dry soil, we also found it to tolerate Memphis's humidity. Locate the plants so air circulation is good, particularly during summer to help prevent leaf blight. Best with afternoon shade in southern part of its range. This cultivar is very slow growing, and remains small and mostly green in winter. Here is link to the fact sheet of the NC STATE University. Cryptomeria is tolerant of compacted soil and performs well in parking lots and other tough, urban sites with some irrigation in drought. It makes a wonderful accent, screen, or border tree for larger properties. This one remains small so it is well suited for residential landscapes. Zone 6-8. Minimize

The Winter Jasmine is easy to grow, often ignored since it ... Read more

The Winter Jasmine is easy to grow, often ignored since it does not mind poor treatment, which it may answer with loosing some leaves. This is probably the main reason why this shrub is so often left to its own devices in life. If you have it do so too, it does not to trimmed, pruned or butchered. It will grow in most soils, in most aspects, dry or moist, sun or part shade. It will even tolerate either slightly acidic or slightly alkaline soil. It is usually grown as a 'wall' shrub, and is certainly magnificent on a sunny wall where the wood can ripen ready to burst into flower in the depth of winter - or from mid-autumn. We have it growing into a trellis with just a little guidance. A little feeding cannot be wrong, some organic manures, Fish Fertilizer, blood & bone meal will speed it along very well. With its lax habit it can have a height of 4 ft. and a width of 7 ft. or more. On a trellis it can go to 15 ft. Zone 6-10. Minimize

The Plum Leaf Azalea, is one of the latest native azaleas t ... Read more

The Plum Leaf Azalea, is one of the latest native azaleas to bloom. The orange to vivid red flowers open in late summer and measure 1.5 to nearly 2 inches across. Flower buds for the next season are usually formed before the current season's blossoms open. First collected by R.M. Harper in 1913, R. prunifolium has a very small natural distribution in southwestern Georgia and eastern Alabama. Plants should be grown with afternoon shade to prolong the flowers during hot summer months. Zone 6-10. Minimize

The Coral Bark maple has beautiful red winter twigs which a ... Read more

The Coral Bark maple has beautiful red winter twigs which are the attraction with this fine Japanese maple. The Coral bark maple is also known as Acer palmatum Sango Kaku, the Lovely green leaves turn golden yellow in fall. Sango kaku will grow to about 12' in ten years. Sun/ part shade. Zone 6-9. Cultivar from species Acer palmatum, Acer japonicum, and Acer shiras. Minimize

When taking a float down the 'Ghost River Trail' in La-Gran ... Read more

When taking a float down the 'Ghost River Trail' in La-Grange, Tennessee the one plant that dominates the river banks is Virginia sweetspire. From this common native comes the cultivar 'Henry's Garnet' a deciduous shrub which typically grows 3-4' tall. Fragrant, tiny white flowers borne in cylindrical, drooping racemes (3-6 long) cover the shrub with bloom in early summer. We also offer a dwraf variety 'Little Henry'. Oval, dark green leaves (1-4 long) turn an attractive garnet red in autumn, sometimes persisting on the shrub until December. Flowers (racemes larger) and fall color of this cultivar are superior to that of the species. Zone 5-9. Minimize

This newest release from Rose Breeder, Bill Radler is the o ... Read more

This newest release from Rose Breeder, Bill Radler is the only fragrant member in The Knock Out Family of Roses. It has a slightly more compact and upright habit than The Knock Out Rose with bright yellow flowers that fade quickly to a pastel cream color. The yellow color stays more intense during cooler times of the year. The dark, semi-glossy foliage contrasts nicely with the bright blooms. Zone 5-10. Minimize

Fireglow is similar to Bloodgood however, it is a bushy, mo ... Read more

Fireglow is similar to Bloodgood however, it is a bushy, more compact, slower growing plant. The spring leaves on this upright grower are a bright pinkish-red. Fireglow, introduced from Milan, Italy, was named because the leaves are a firey red when the sun catches them fluttering in the wind. This is a slow upright grower that will be a nice fit in the medium or large garden area. Growth Rate 4-8" a year. Mature Height 8-10 feet in ten years. Zone 5-9. Minimize

A versatile mounding shrub, its arching branches can be tra ... Read more

A versatile mounding shrub, its arching branches can be trained as a vine or used to cover banks. Handsome for its profusion of late spring through summer blooms. Semi-evergreen. Fast-growing shrub to 3 to 4 ft. high and wider.Deer Resistant. (Picture is taken at our friend John's house in Memphis TN). Zone 7-9. Minimize

Large, striking, yellow, cup-shaped flowers from July to Oc ... Read more

Large, striking, yellow, cup-shaped flowers from July to October. This low, spreading, semi- evergreen shrub is a valuable ground cover plant where space is limited. Not as invasive than the ubiquitous Hypericum calcycinum but more floriferous than Hypericum androsaemum. It requires moderately-fertile, moist, well-drained soil and protection from cold, drying winds. Zone 5-9 Minimize

Dwarf Bamboo (Pleioblastus humilis) Now there's a general s ... Read more

Dwarf Bamboo (Pleioblastus humilis) Now there's a general statement. I have lost track of where I purchased this 10 years ago. So I have no information about it. What I can tell you is it looks fabulous in a low bowl with Carex 'Island Brocade' and 'Golden Spike Moss' (Selaginella kraussiana 'Aurea') plus a few pebbles, 10-12 tall. Nice medium broad medium green foliage. I would guess hardy Zone 6-9. Moist, well drained, morning light. Lovely for miniature gardens or vigorous enough for a ground cover. Updated info it is (Pleioblastus humilis) and hardy to -15 Zone 5-9. Minimize

Hydrangea serrata 'Little Geisha' JAPANESE MOUNTAIN HYDRANG ... Read more

Hydrangea serrata 'Little Geisha' JAPANESE MOUNTAIN HYDRANGEAS are hale and hardy. Bud hardy yet very feminine. High maintenance? Not these ladies. In 10 years they have bloomed every year for everyone I have planted. They remain dormant longer and avoid late frosts. Generally they are somewhat smaller than the H. macrophylla. H. serrata 'Little Geisha' This is a small shrub about 2 feet high. Tennis ball size blooms. It's not uncommon for a a plant to have 50 to 100 blooms. Blooms range in color from light blue to pink depending on soil pH. By far the most floriferous serrata. Like their 'French' cousins they like good drainage, good soil and water and fertilizer. But you don't have to hover over them. Just plant them well to begin with and water once a week. Give them acidity, (sulphur) for better blues and alkalinity, (lime) for more pinks. Don't trim them. Just cut yourself some bouquets. Do yourself a favor...grow some of these. You don't have 15 years to waste. Zone 6-10. Minimize

A gorgeous ground cover, sooting to look, to touch and to w ... Read more

A gorgeous ground cover, sooting to look, to touch and to walk on. It is easy to grow and fast to establish. Why grow a lawn this is a graceful altentaive. But there are a lot of things you can do with moss, click here and see the magic. 10x20 flat, mixed. Approx. 1.5 square ft. Minimize