Specimen Plants

Native tree tolerant of wet soils. Useful where a smaller growing tree is needed.

Slightly slower-growing than the species, this cultivar has pleasing blue-green foliage.

This large, fast growing, blue-green colored conifer, provides striking interest, particularly in winter months.

This native wetland plant will grow in a wide range of conditions. 

This native wetland plant will grow in a wide range of conditions. 

Masses of purplish-pink flowers on this native tree are spectacular and will brighten any landscape in either sun or shade.

Amazing display of color on every branch.

Hearts of Gold stands out in the part shade/part sun garden with its large yellow leaves from spring into summer.

Dark purple foliage that lasts into summer gives dramatic impact in the landscape.  Grows best in the sun.

A bright golden form of Hinoki Cypress that can be used in the landscape for color or for screening.

This dwarf form of hinoki cypress with its unusual growth habit and texture can add interest to the landscape without overpowering the planting.

A compact form of Falsecypress that has bright yellow foliage to brighten the landscape.

An improved gold-colored Falsecypress that retains its color and is more sun tolerant during the heat of the summer.

White flowers and exfoliating bark will highlight the landscape.

Flowers more abundantly than the straight species.

This slow-growing native tree blooms in early May.  It has striking white panicles of flowers just before it leafs out.

This slow-growing native tree blooms in early May.  It has striking white panicles of flowers just before it leafs out.

A medium-sized native tree frequently used as a shade tree on smaller properties.  It has long, white panicles in late spring that contrast beautifully against the back drop of the tree's dark green foliage.

Evergreen vine with beautiful white flowers.

An improved form of the traditional summersweet. This variety has deep pink flowers and a pleasing fragrance. It works well in natural areas, planted near the back where it has plenty of room to grow. 

This dogwood has a red flower with a white center in the spring adding interest in the woodland planting.  It is a strong grower with good resistance to powdery mildew.

The best of the white dogwood cultivars.  An abundance of large white flowers distinguish this improved cultivar from seedling grown dogwoods.

The pink dogwood with its soft color stands out in the landscape and is always a favorite choice.

Small flowers against white bracts in late spring made this tree stand out in the landscape. Large red fruit adds interest in the fall.

An improved form of kousa that grows faster and is fuller at maturity.  Beautiful white flowers in late spring followed with large red fruit in fall.

Dwarf form of Cryptomeria that can be used in smaller areas without danger of overpowering the landscape.  Dark green foliage and unusual texture make this an interesting plant.

A very small form of Cryptomeria that can be used as a shrub.  Its small mounding growth habit and attractive green foliage work well in any landscape.

Beautiful silver blue foliage, more finely textured than Blue Ice.  Prefers it hot and dry.

Sweet smelling Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' is a moderate grower with a mounding habit.

This popular Deutzia has white flowers in the spring and red fall color.  A nice choice to add variety into any planting.

This late winter, early spring blooming tree is decorated with fragrant creamy yellow flowers.

This late winter, early spring blooming tree is decorated with fragrant creamy yellow flowers.

A low-growing euonymus frequently used as a ground cover to add color to a landscape bed.

Large foliage gives this plant a tropical look.  Does best if planted in an area protected from cold winds.

White bottle-brush type flowers are both fragrant and showy.  Dark green foliage in summer that becomes an array of yellow, orange, and red in the fall.

A great choice for planting near a walkway or patio where its fragrance can be enjoyed.  Should be planted in a protected area.

White flowers against delicately shaped foliage distinguish from the other gardenias.  It is a great choice in a sheltered area where it can be used as a ground cover or as a low growing shrub.

Larger growing than Trailing Gardenia, but with the same attractive foliage and fragrant white flowers.

This evergreen vine blooms heavily in the spring and in the fall with sporadic yellow flowers during the summer.  Grows slightly slower than Carolina Jasmine.

Easy to grow climbing vine with sweet smelling bright yellow flowers.

This native flowering tree can tolerate shade.

Wonderful native shrub/ tree that can be used in shrub borders, or as a specimen planting.

An easy-to-grow perennial with ability to withstand the toughest of harsh growing conditions.

A tall shrub with long-blooming ruffled flowers. Pretty and reliably tough once established.

One of the best blue flowering Rose of Sharon.

A shrub with showy, blue flowers and dark eye. Pretty and reliably tough once established.

Beautiful, long-blooming shrub with large white flowers. 

 This shrub will provide loads of late season color for just about any use.