A striking presence in any landscape, Fagus sylvatica ‘Riversii’—commonly known as the Rivers Purple European Beech—is a deciduous tree celebrated for its bold foliage and elegant form. Native to the woodlands of Central and Southern Europe, this cultivar created by Thomas Rivers made ...
Posts about Plant of the Month
2 min read
Looking for Substitutes for Buxus ‘Green Mountain’? Try Buxus ‘Green Ice’ or ‘John Baldwin’
Buxus microphylla var. koreana x sempervirens ‘Green Mountain’ has become a darling of landscape designers and rightly so. This slow-growing hybrid ...
For a fast growing and reliable privacy screen that remains green all year long, Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Wintergreen' is an excellent landscape choice. It is a robust-growing eastern arborvitae with a strong ...
Distinctive and striking are two of the most common adjectives used to describe Thuja plicata 'Zebrina'. It has creamy yellow “zebra-like” stripes mixed with dark green sprays of vegetation. And it offers a refined ...
Real flower power! That’s how the cultivar Viburnum plicatum ‘Popcorn’ is described by experts. It flowers earlier and more prolifically than similar varieties, which is just one of the reasons it earned the ...
Subscribe now
Blog Topics
Plant of the Month
Solving Plant Shortages in a High-Demand Landscaping Market
Evergreen shrubbery plays a critical role in landscape design. There great cultivars made especially for screening, hedging, or foundation planting. All you have to decide is what type of plant is best suited to your needs. One of our favorite options is the Hicksii yew, specifically the hybrid ...
Every spring and summer, flowering dogwoods put on a gorgeous display. Their profuse blooms come in shades of showy white, pink, light green, red, and cream. And their abundance of flowers gives them almost universal appeal.
Flowering trees that can liven up your garden in spring with brilliant flowers are always in high demand. The good news is that the genus Magnolia contains about 100 species (including hybrid cultivars) of deciduous and evergreen trees to choose from. Almost all feature large simple leaves and ...
Deciduous shrubs with fragrant summer blooms are a must-have for any landscape project. Bringing both beauty and ambiance, these shrubs are a fantastic way to enhance any garden, whether naturalized, wild, or heavily landscaped. The key is to choose a shrub that is both low maintenance and ...
Needled evergreens are some of our favorite foliage. Not only are they attractive year-round—holding their vibrant green color even in winter—but they also tend to be hardy, heat tolerant, and easy to prune. They also are relatively fast-growing and low-maintenance, which means they are an ...
Evergreens are a value-add to any landscape. They are attractive year-round, resistant to the cold, and many provide wonderful fragrance for homeowners to enjoy. They also tend to grow large and live for a long time (hundreds of years), making them an excellent choice for windscreens, borders, ...
Lilacs are renowned for their colorful and fragrant panicles. There are few spring bloomers more desirable when it comes to their splendor. After all, who doesn’t love a gorgeous purple, magenta, white, pink, or bluish-colored flower in the spring?
2 min read
Plant of the Month: Buxus ‘Green Mountain’
We love the look and feel of boxwood evergreens. From low hedges to well-designed topiaries and focal points, buxus offers homeowners an elegant and timeless solution for both formal and informal landscapes. Every species of shrub and tree offers something unique.
3 min read
Plant of the Month: Viburnum Alleghany
It seems unfair for a nursery to choose a favorite plant above all others. It’s like a parent choosing a favorite child. You’re not supposed to do that! We’ll side step that sticky issue by choosing a favorite for just this month. Although all the plants we grow here have wonderful ...
