Why do I love spreading Japanese plum yew (Cephalotaxus harringtonia ‘Prostrata’)? I grew up with the sandy soils of southeastern New England. That … [Read more...] about Spreading Japanese Plum Yew | Cephalotaxus h. ‘Prostrata’
Hinoki Cypress | Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Gracilis’
Maybe I watched too many cartoons as a kid (not possible), but I have a thing for weird looking plants. Shaggy, weepy, contorted, twisted, it’s all … [Read more...] about Hinoki Cypress | Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Gracilis’
Kousa Dogwood | Cornus kousa
Every landscape designer wants their customers to be successful with their plantings. That can be hard when our clients want plants that are a little … [Read more...] about Kousa Dogwood | Cornus kousa
Globosa Blue Spruce | Picea pungens globosa
Globosa blue spruce (Picea pungens ‘Globosa’) provides a pop of color in a green, green, green landscape. Contrast is important in landscape design. … [Read more...] about Globosa Blue Spruce | Picea pungens globosa
Sweetbay Magnolia | Magnolia virginiana
If you were to tell me that you don’t like Virginia native plants, I’d say to check out Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) and then see if you … [Read more...] about Sweetbay Magnolia | Magnolia virginiana