Zelkova serrata ‘Musashino’

Zelkova serrata ‘Musashino’ (Musashino columnar zelkova)

According to Klyn Nursery, “Introduced to the North American nursery trade in 2000 by Frank Schmidt & Son Co., who describe it as a “landscape exclamation mark”. The upright branches and... more

Quercus glandulifera

Quercus glandulifera (Konara oak) 

Acoording to Klyn Nursery, “Native to Japan, Korea, and China, this oak is extremely rare in cultivation.  The shiny leaves have slight serrations on the edges and are a perfect background for... more

Parrotia subaequalis

Parrotia subaequalis (Chinese parrotia)

According to Klyn Nursery, “This Chinese form of Parrotia is extremely rare in its native habitat with no more than 100 reproductive individuals in the wild. Closely related to Parrotia persica, P. subequalis is more compact while boasting an even... more

Koelreuteria paniculata

Koelreuteria paniculata (golden rain tree)

According to Klyn Nursery, “An interesting and unique tree that could definitely be used more in the landscape due to their hardy nature and multi-season interest. Hailing from eastern Asia, Koelreuteria paniculata bears... more

Viburnum prunifolium ‘Dark Tower’

Viburnum prunifolium ‘Dark Tower’ (blackhaw viburnum)

According to Klyn Nursery, “Viburnum prunifolium Dark Tower™ is a truly unique blackhaw viburnum with thick dark green glossy foliage covering the pyramidal form of this small, under the wire tree. It readily forms a central leader... more

Prunus ‘Okame’

Prunus ‘Okame’ (okame cherry)

The okame cherry is a small, deciduous tree featuring mildly fragrant, rosy-pink flowers in early spring. The flowers completely cover bare branches, appearing earlier than most cherries.   A hybrid of Prunus campanulata and Prunus incisa, okame cherry requires full sun to... more

Malus ‘Cardinal’

Malus ‘Cardinal’ (crab apple)

Cardinal crab apple features beautiful foliage and large, intense pink flowers in spring. The tree is a hybrid of M. hupenhensis and has a broad spreading form. Almost dark almost black spring leaves change color to glossy red in summer.... more

Malus ‘Perfect Purple’

Malus ‘Perfect Purple’ (crab apple)

Perfect Purple is an upright crab apple variety featuring purple leaves and bright pink blooms in spring. In fall, the leaves turn bright red and complement the small, red to purple fruit. Fruit is persistent and remains on the... more

Malus ‘Louisa’

Malus ‘Louisa’ (crab apple)

This broadly weeping crab apple features beautiful glossy dark green foliage tree. Branches typically cascade to and spread along the ground. Pink flowers in May are followed by persistent 3/8 in. yellow fruit in fall which is relished... more

Halesia caroliniana ‘Arnold Pink’

Halesia caroliniana ‘Arnold Pink’ (pink silverbell)

Similar to the straight species but…PINK!  This unique form of Halesia features large 3/4 in. rose pink flowers which dangle delicately from the branches. A strong grower, it makes an excellent focal plant in a garden... more

Halesia caroliniana

Halesia caroliniana (Carolina silverbell)

White bell-shaped flowers in May profusely borne along the branchlets. Dry winged fruits in fall. Prefers rich, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.  Nice small tree for the shrub and... more

Cornus mas ‘Golden Glory’ (Cornelian cherry)

Cornus mas ‘Golden Glory’ (Cornelian cherry)

This outstanding upright form of cornelian cherry blooms with an abundance of large, golden yellow flowers in March. Flowers are followed in fall by persistent, showy red fruit. Prefers a... more

Ratibida pinnata

Ratibida pinnata (grayheaded coneflower)

Ratibida pinnata is a tall, slender perennial that is found in dry woods and prairies.  It does best in full to partial sun with medium soil moisture requirements.  Ratibida pinnata has a yellow composite flower that... more

Physostegia virginiana

Physostegia virginiana (obedient plant)

Physostegia virginiana is a robust perennial wildflower with bold lance shaped leaves.  In late summer and early fall, foliage is topped by lavender, pinkish or white spikey inflorescences.  The individual florets are... more

Phlox paniculata 'Laura’

Phlox paniculata ‘Laura’ (garden phlox)

This garden phlox cultivar is easy to grow and purportedly mildew resistant, preferring full sun and moist, humus-rich soil. The dense flowers of phlox ‘Laura’ are deep lavender purple with a white eye... more

Penstemon digitalis

Penstemon digitalis (foxglove beardtongue)

Penstemon digitalis is an upright, clump forming perennial wildflower featuring deep green leaves on strong upright stems. In summer, plants are topped by showy tubular snapdragon-like white flowers which are frequently visited by pollinators. It flourishes in sunny sites with wet or moist... more

Lobelia siphilitica

Lobelia siphilitica (great blue lobelia)

Lobelia siphilitica is a clump forming perennial that thrives in a moist location.  It adapts well to different light conditions like sun or shade as long as it has consistent moisture.  The tubular blue flowers start to bloom in July and continue into September.  Hummingbirds are enticed by these flowers. ... more

Liatris microcephala

Liatris microcephala (Appalachian blazing star)

Liatris microcephala is a small upright, clump former.  This super cute perennial has grass like foliage with miniature purple flowers that bloom in late summer.  This small but mighty plant tolerates xeric growing conditions and is best suited for... more

Iris versicolor ‘Purple Flame’

Iris versicolor ‘Purple Flame’ (blue flag iris)

Iris versicolor ‘Purple Flame’ is a great choice for the edge of a pond or along a stream bank.  In early spring deep purple foliage emerges.  As the plants begin to mature the foliage... more

Ionactis linariifolius

Ionactis linariifolius (stiff aster)

Stiff aster is an excellent, long-blooming, compact aster ideal for rock gardens or the front of the border and look great massed in groups. Ionactis linariifolius is easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun.  The rather distinctive linear leaves are narrow and almost needle-like.  Small... more

Heuchera ‘Palace Purple’

Heuchera ‘Palace Purple’ (coral bells)

 This cultivar is a clump-forming perennial featuring a mound of maple-shaped basal leaves which are an attractive deep purple above and red beneath. Tiny, pinkish white, bell-shaped flowers adorn dark red stems extending well above... more

Helianthus helianthoides (ox-eye daisy, false sunflower)

Ox-eye daisy is an upright, clump-forming, sunflower-like perennial that persists in the garden when it can seed in freely.  Daisy-like flowers bloom in summer, with yellow-orange rays surrounding brownish-yellow center cones appear. Plants in the genus Heliopsis are both similar in appearance to and closely related... more

Helenium MARIACHI ‘Salsa’

Helenium MARIACHI ‘Salsa’ (Helen’s flower, sneezeweed)

A bold compact selection of our native Helenium autumnale, ‘Salsa’s’ vibrant red daisy-like flowers with orange highlights surrounding a chocolate brown center provide a late season lure for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. ‘Salsa’ adapts to most soil types, is mildew resistant, and the... more

Coreopsis tripteris ‘Gold Standard’

Coreopsis tripteris ‘Gold Standard’ (tall tickseed)

Although a shorter version of the straight species, at nearly 6 feet tall, ‘Gold Standard’ is still a large and lofty plant with strong stems and upright blue-green foliage that yield a bounty of bright... more