Ilex crenata 'Green Lustre'

Green Luster Japanese Holly. 4' (6' spread), zone 6, Shiny small green leaves on flat topped evergreen shrub; excellent for low hedges.

Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil'

Sky Pencil Japanese Holly. 8' (1' spread), zone 6, very upright columnar form, glossy evergreen foliage.

Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch'

Soft Touch Japanese Holly. 2' (3' spread), zone 6, Shiny dark green tiny leaves on a dense beautiful shrub that needs little pruning. Branches are more flexable than 1. c. 'Helleri', so it doesn't break easily(a better landscape choice), evergreen.

Ilex crenata 'Steeds'

Steeds Japanese Holly. 8' (4' spread), zone 6, upright pyramidal form with dark green glossy evergreen foliage, excellent for hedging.

Ilex glabra 'Densa'

Densa Inkberry. 8', zone 4, N, DR, SH, Dark green leathery leaves are rounder and wider than 1. g. 'Shamrock'. Will become a tall and dense-leafed shrub. Takes pruning well, evergreen.

Ilex glabra 'Nigra'

Black Inkberry. 4', zone 4, N, DR, SH, Dark green glossy foliage, turning purpleish in winter, wet site tolerant, evergreen.

Ilex glabra 'Shamrock'

Shamrock Inkberry. 4', zone 4, N, DR, SH, Compact upright form with small glossy foliage, wet site tolerant, great for hedges, evergreen.

Ilex opaca 'Jersey Knight'

Jersey Knight Male American Holly. 40', zone 5, N, DR, SH, A great pollinator for all female American hollies with shiny green leaves, almost never gets leaf miner, from Dr. Elwin Orton.

Ilex verticillata 'Afterglow'

Afterglow Winterberry. 6', zone 4, N, Large orange-red fruit aging to bright orange on a very compact plant, pollinator is 'Jim Dandy', introduced by Simpson Nursery.

Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy'

Jim Dandy (Male) Winterberry. 6', zone 4, N, Pollinator for Maryland Beauty, Red Sprite, and Stoplight.

Ilex verticillata 'Maryland Beauty'

Maryland Beauty Winterberry. 6', zone 4, N, Large fruit which covers compact branches thickly, and colors up early in the fall. Often used for commercial cut branch production, compact habit, deciduous. Jim Dandy is pollinator.

Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite'

Red Sprite Dwarf Winterberry. 5', zone 4, N, Profuse large red fruit all winter on extremely compact plant, never needs pruning! Pollinator is Jim Dandy.

Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman'

Southern Gentleman (Male) Winterberry. 10', zone 4, N, Pollinator for Winter Red and Winter Gold.

Ilex verticillata 'Stoplight'

Stoplight Winterberry. 8', zone 4, N, Large shiny red fruit on a compact plant, pollinator is 'Jim Dandy', a Simpson Nursery introduction.

Ilex verticillata 'Winter Gold'

Winter Gold Winterberry. 8', zone 4, N, Golden-yellow fruit well into winter, introduction by Simpson Nursery, pollinator is Southern Gentleman. A P.H.S. Gold Metal Plant.

Ilex x 'Nellie R. Stevens'

Nellie R. Stevens Holly. 20', zone 6, Shiny dark green leaves and plentiful fruit on a fast growing pyramidal shrub. Comes from Oxford, Maryland, via G.A. Van Lennep, Jr.

Ilex x meservae Blue Maid ('Mesid')

Blue Maid Meserve Holly. 10', zone 4, One of the hardiest Meserve hollies, with bright red fruit in fall and winter, and shiny dark blue-green evergreen foliage. Hybridized by Kathleen Meserve, Blue Boy is preferred pollinator.

Ilex x meservae Blue Princess

Blue Princess Meserve Holly. 8', zone 5, Shiny dark blue-green leaves, excellent fruit set of bright red berries and compact growth habit make this one of the best broadleaf evergreen hollies. Blue Prince is the preffered pollinator.

Ilex x Meservae China Girl ('Mesog')

China Girl Meserve Holly. 8', zone 5, Shiny light green leaves, excellent fruit set of bright red berries and rounded growth habit, hybridized by Kathleen Meserve. China Boy is the preffered pollinator.

Ilex verticillata 'Apollo'

Apollo (Male) Winterberry. 15', zone 4, N, Pollinator for Sparkleberry or Harvest Red Winterberry, from the US National Arboretum.

Illicium floridanum

Flroida Anise-tree. 6', zone 6, N, SH, Waxy, shiny evergreen foliage, star-like maroon-purple flowers in May.

Illicium henryi

Henry Anise. 6', zone 7, SH, Waxy shiny green leaves, waxy reddish flowers in spring, tender plant so put in sheltered spot.

Indigofera amblyantha

Indigo. 4', zone 6, SH, Covered with pink flower spikes in early summer, extended showy flower season.

Indigofera gerardiana

Himalayan Indigo. 3', zone 5, SH, Paniclesof purple-pink flowers from June to fall, delicate grayish-green foliage.

Itea virginica 'Merlot'

Merlot Sweetspire. 3', zone 5, N, DR, SH, Fragrant white flowers, the most compact habit in the Itea world, burgundy fall foliage, wonderful native plant from Mark Griffith.

Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'

Henry's Garnet Sweetspire. 5', zone 5, N, DR, SH, Fragrant white flowers, burgundy-scarlet fall foliage, named by the Scott Arboretum after Mary Henry, A P.H.S. Gold Metal Plant.

Itea virginica Little Henry ('Sprich')

Little Henry Sweetspire. 4', zone 5, N, DR, SH, Fragrant white flowers, burgundy-scarlet fall foliage, from Richard Feist.

Jasminum nudiflorum

Winter Jasmine. 3' (6' spread), zone 6, Soft yellow flowers appearing in Februrary thru March, shiny green leaves, interesting green stems in winter, excellent for trailing over rock walls.

Kalmia latifolia 'Olympic Wedding'

Olympic Wedding Mountain Laurel. 6', zone 4, N, DR, SH, Pink flower buds open to pale pink flowers with a maroon band. Reddish new growth matures to a dark glossy green, evergreen.

Kerria japonica 'Plentiflora'

Double-flowered Japanese Kerria. 5', zone 5, Double yellow flowers, reblooms well in summer.

Kerria japonica 'Golden Guinea'

Golden Guinea Japanese Kerria. 5', zone 5, DR, Single yellow flowers, repeat bloomer.

Kolkwitzia amabilis 'Pink Cloud'

Pink Cloud Beauty Bush. 10', zone 5, Pink flowers in masses in mid spring.

Lagerstroemia 'Arapaho'

Arapaho Crapemyrtle. 20', zone 6, Bright red showy flowers, small tree form, good mildew resistance, a new US National Arboretum introduction.

Lagerstroemia 'Carolina Beauty'

Carolina Beauty Crapemyrtle. 20', zone 6, Dark red flowers, upright form, origionally founded in South Carolina.

Lagerstroemia 'Catawba'

Catawba Crapemyrtle. 8', zone 6, Dark purple flowers, excellent orange-red fall color, an introduction from Dr. Don Egolf and the US National Arboretum.

Lagerstroemia 'Cheyenne'

Cheyenne Crapemyrtle. 8', zone 6, Vivid bright red flowers, dense rounded shrub form, good mildew resistance, a new US National Arboretum introduction.

Lagerstroemia 'Chickasaw'

Chickasaw (Dwarf) Crapemyrtle. 4', zone 7, Pink-lavender flowers, good in patio containers, from Dr. Don Egolf and the US National Arboretum.

Lagerstroemia 'Hopi'

Hopi Crapemyrtle. 8', zone 6, Medium pink flowers, orange-red fall color, another winner from Dr. Don Egolf and the US National Arboretum.

Lagerstroemia 'Muskogee'

Muskogee Crapemyrtle. 20', zone 6, Lavender flowers, red-orange fall color, a Dr. Egolf and US National Arboretum Winner.

Lagerstroemia 'Natchez'

Natchez Crapemyrtle. 20', zone 6, White flowers, spectacular mottled exfoliating bark, yellow-red fall color, a great plant from Dr. Egolf and the US National Arboretum.

Lagerstroemia 'Pocomoke'

Pocomoke (Dwarf) Crapemyrtle. 5', zone 7, Dark pink flowers, good in patio containers, from the US National Arboretum.

Lagerstroemia 'Tonto'

Tonto Crapemyrtle. 10', zone 6, Fuschia-red flowers, another great plant from Dr. Egolf and the US National Arboretum.

Lagerstroemia 'Tuscarora'

Tuscarora Crapemyrtle. 20', zone 7, Coral-pink flowers, a winner from Dr. Egolf and the US National Arboretum.

Lagerstroemia 'Tuskegee'

Tuskegee Crapemyrtle. 15', zone 6, Dark rose-pink flowers, gey-tan exfoliating bark, an excellent plant from Dr. Egolf and the US National Arboretum.

Lagerstroemia 'Velma's Royal Delight'

Velma's Royal Delight Crapemyrtle. 6', zone 5, Magenta flowers, compact habit, extreme cold hardiness, from Dr. John Pair of Kansas State University.

Lagerstroemia 'Victor'

Victor Crapemyrtle. 5', zone 6, Crimson flowers, dwarf habit, a selection from Byers Nursery.

Lagerstroemia 'Zuni'

Zuni Crapemyrtle. 8', zone 6, Lavender flowers, good fall color, yes, another great one from Dr. Egolf and the US National Arboretum.

Lespedeza bicolor 'Summer Beauty'

Summer Beauty Bush Clover. 5', zone 5, Pink pea-like flowers, extended mid to late summer bloom, looks great on walls, treat as cut back shrub, from the Netherlands.

Lespedeza thunbergii 'Gibraltar'

Gibraltar Bush Clover. 5', zone 5, Rose-purple pea-like flowers mid to late summer, tolerates dry sites, treat as cut-back shrub, found by the great plantsman (and artist) William Frederick, Jr.

Lespedeza thunbergii 'Pink Cascade'

Pink Cascade Bush Clover. 3', zone 5, Pink pea-like flowers on cascading branches, from mid to late summer, treat as cut-back shrub.

Lespedeza thunbergii 'Pink Fountains'

Pink Fountains Bush Clover. 4', zone 5, Another beautiful rich pink form of Lespedeza, with graceful spreading form, treat as cut-back shrub.

Lespedeza thunbergii 'Spring Grove'

Spring Grove Bush Clover. 5', zone 5, Purple pea-like flowers mid to late summer, tolerates dry sites, treat as cut-back shrub.

Leucothoe axillaris

Coast Leucothoe. 3' (5' spread), zone 5, N, SH, A lovely spring-blooming broad leaf evergreen, with white racemes in April and May. Branching habit is an interesting zigzag. Prefers acid, moist soil.

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette'

Slender Silhouette American Sweetgum. 60 (3' spread), zone 5, N, Extremely narrow form introduced by that superb plantsman Don Shadow, beautiful glossy green leaves, wet site tolerant, virtually seedless.

Liriodendron tulipifera 'Little Volunteer'

Little Volunteer Tuliptree. 30', zone 4, A really compact tuliptree found by Harald Neubauer in Tennessee. Leaves and internodes are 1/2 normal size, perfect for smaller gardens.

Lonicera pileata 'Moss Green'

Moss Green Privet Honeysuckle. 2', zone 6, DR, SH, Lower form of evergreen groundcover shrub, very neat tiny paired leaves provide interest in summer and winter, great in shady deer-dominated areas.

Lonicera pileata

Privet Honeysuckle. 3', zone 6, DR, SH, Beautiful glossy small evergreen groundcover shrub, glowing amethyst fruits in late summer on older plants, excellent choice for shady deer-dominated areas.

Loropetalum chinensis 'Zhuzhou Fuchsia'

Zhuzhou Fuchsia Chinese Fringe Flowers. 10', zone 7, Deeppink flowers, maroon-burgundy leaves, tender plant.

Magnolia ashei

Ashe Magnolia. 20', zone 6, N, DR, SH, Smaller version of our native bigleaf Magnolia, blooms at younger age, huge fragrant creamy white flowers, showy rose-colored fruit.

Magnolia grandiflora 'Bracken's Brown Beauty'

Bracken's Brown Beauty Southern Magnolia. 40', zone 6, N, DR, Fragrant white flowers, glossy dark green leaves with rusty undersides, one of the most cold tolerant, introduced by Ray Bracken Nursery. A P.H.S. Gold Metal Plant.

Magnolia grandiflora 'Edith Bogue'

Edith Bogue Southern Magnolia. 50', zone 6, N, DR, Large fragrant white flowers throughout summer, glossy green leaves, one of the most reliably cold tolerant. A P.H.S. Gold Metal Plant.

Magnolia macrophylla

Bigleaf Magnolia. 40', zone 5, N. DR. Large creamy white flowers, big rose-colored fruits, huge tropical-looking leaves.

Magnolia tripetala

Umbrella Magnolia. 30', zone 5, N, DR, SH, Very tropical looking with huge single white flowers, enormous leaves in umbrella-like configuration, showy rose-red fruit in Sept.

Magnolia virginiana 'Greenbay'

Greenbay Sweetbay Magnolia. 25', zone 4, N, DR, SH, Evergreen foliage on a tight oval tree, fragrant white flowers in summer, a selection by the great Don Shadow from seedlings from the great Joe McDaniel.

Magnolia virginiana 'Henry Hicks'

Henry Hicks Sweetbay Magnolia. 25', zone 4, N, DR, SH, Fragrant white flowers, evergreen foliage, the hardiest form of M. virginiana, introduced by Joe McDaniel.

Magnolia virginiana 'Milton'

Milton Sweetbay Magnolia. 25', zone 4, N, DR, SH, Fragrant white flowers, evergreen foliage, tree form growth habit, extremely cold tolerant, from Milton, Massachusetts.

Magnolia virginiana Moonglow ('Jim Wilson')

Moonglow Sweetbay Magnolia. 25', zone 4, N, DR, SH, White fragrant flowers, very hardy, rapid growth, semi-evergreen, a great introducion by Earl Cully.

Magnolia virginiana var. australis

Southern Sweetbay Magnolia. 25', zone 5, N, DR, SH, White fragrant flowers all summer, showy red fruit with orange seeds, semi-evergreen.

Magnolia virginiana

Sweetbay Magnolia. 20', zone 5, N, DR, SH, Fragrant white flowers, repeat bloomer, showy red fruit with orange seeds.

Magnolia x 'Butterflies'

Buterfliea Magnolia. 25', zone 5, DR, Deep yellow fragrant flowers before leaves emerge, upright pyramidal habit, one of the best yellow Magnolias, from Phil Savage of Michigan.

Magnolia x 'Elizabeth'

Elizabeth Magnolia. 30', zone 5, DR, One of the origional "yellow break through" Magnolias which show its M. acuminata parentage in its upright vigorous form. Flowers are large pale yellow and fragrant, coming before the leaves can block them. From Brooklyn Botanic Garden. A P.H.S. Gold Metal Plant.

Magnolia x 'Yellow Bird'

Yellow Bird Magnolia. 30', zone 4, DR, Deep yellow flowers, seldom damaged by frost, one of the renowned plantsman Rick Dark's favorites, from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Mahonia bealei

Leatherleaf Mahonia. 8', zone 6, Dr, SH, Lemon-yellow fragrant flowers in early spring, blue fruit, evergreen. A P.H.S. Gold Metal Plant.

Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Ogon'

Golden Dawn Redwood. 20', zone 5, SH, striking yellow foliage, rapid growth, deciduous conifer.

Microbiota decussata

Russian Arborvitae. 12', zone 2, DR, SH, Plum colored winter foliage.

Myrica pensylvanica

Northern Bayberry. 8', zone 3, N, DR, The dark green highly aromatic foliage is semi-evergreen. Forms large colonies, eventually. Especially useful in dry, salty sites. Gray waxy fruit borne on female plants (dioecious).