Rare Unusual Shrubs: F-It at Lazy S'S Farm

Most people have never seen a shrub in a quart pot. Many garden centers don't even offer Perennials in quarts any more. In garden centers, shrubs are generally only available in much larger containers: 1-3 gallons. Please take a look at this photo of Quart Shrubs to get a sense of what shrubs in a quart pot look like and read about Plant Size and Age on this page so that you have realistic expectations. We want you to be happy! If you're not familiar with a quart size shrub you should take the time to look at these links!

Some trees on this page may incur a $4.00 Oversize Plant Surcharge

$8.99 Qt.

Fagus grandifolia American Beech Zone: 3-9

A slow growing deciduous tree with a dense form and wide spreading crown. 2-5" alternate leaves develop a beautiful golden brown fall color. Deciduous but tends to hold the attractive, tan dead leaves all winter which quiver beautifully in the slightest breeze. Produces a small three winged nut. This Native does have shallow roots, making it difficult to grow 'thirsty' plants under it but there are many plants (Hostas, Epimediums, Iris tectorum, Hellebores to name but a few which are happy in this dry shade condition.) Birds and squirrels love the 1/2 to 3/4" 'Beech Nuts'. The bark is smooth, thin, and gray in color even on the largest stems.

Soil: Well-drained, Acid H: 50-80' W: 40-60' B/M: Insig./May

$8.99 Qt.

Forsythia suspensa Weeping Forsythia Zone: 5-8

From China, this deciduous shrub blooms with yellow blooms (surprise, right?) in March and April but it has distinctly different foliage -- attractive toothed leaves -- and a form that is upright and arching. It's most noted for this fountain-like habit. While you may not know this great plant, you know it's children! It's one of the parents of the many, many Forsythia x intermedia hybrids.

Soil: Well-drained H:6-10' W:6-10' B/M: Yellow

$8.99 Qt.

Forsythia suspensa var. sieboldii Forsythia, Border Weeping Zone:5-8

A marvelous specimen plant. Forsythias are one of the best selling shrubs and for good reason. Weeping forsythia is upright, arching, almost fountain-like with slender, long, trailing pendulous branches which distinguishes it from the species. It is a most graceful shrub and it can even be trained on an arbor to appear as a Forsythia vine reaching more than 10' tall or wide.

Soil: Prefers loose, well-drained but takes most any. H: 8-10' W: 10-15' B/M: Yellow/4-5

$8.99 Qt.

Forsythia viridissima 'Border Gem' Dwarf Greenstem Forsythia Zone: 5-8

A very short groundcover Forsythia that we acquired years ago under this unregistered name and have never been able to locate any information other than our own experience. It's the smallest of the small! Bright yellow flowers in Spring.

Soil: Most any H:12" W: 15" B/M: Yellow/Spring

$8.99 Qt.

Forsythia viridissima 'Bronxensis' Bronx Forsythias Zone: 5-8

This low growing forsythia can be used as a groundcover in mass plants or on banks. While the flower display isn't as strong as it is on some full size Forsythias, it's one of the best for Groundcover Forsythias. Medium to dark green leaves. While the species comes from China, this cultivar originated in 1939 in New York hence the name 'Bronxensis'.

Soil: Most any H:12-18" W: 24-36" B/M: Primrose Yellow/Spring

$8.99 Qt.

Forsythia viridissima koreana Forsythia, Kumson Zone:5-8

A unique new variegated forsythia that was discovered by Spring Meadow in Korea. The dark green leaves are accented with a beautiful network of silver veins. It has the typical yellow forsythia flowers and graceful, upright, arching habit. Best in part shade in warm areas. The Variegated foliage moves this Forsythia out of the 'one season' Spring category into a delightful 3-Season shrub.

Soil: Moist but well-drained H: 4-6' W: 4-6' B/M: Golden yellow/5-6

$8.99 Qt.

Forsythia x intermedia 'Arnold's Dwarf' Dwarf Border Forsythia Zone: 5-8

Small yellow flowers on prostrate arching branches. Can be used as a 'tallish' groundcover for large areas or erosion control as it rarely tops 3' and yet spreads twice as wide. Fast growing. Holds foliage until late in Fall. Best in full sun but tolerates part shade fine. Doesn't bloom as strongly as tall forms BUT if what you needs is a low, wide-spreading form with thick foliage (that takes air pollution - roadside planting), it's one of the best.

Soil: Most any H:24-36" W: 60-72" B/M: Yellow/Spring

$9.99 Qt.

Forsythia x intermedia 'Courdijau' PP13,050 (Golden Peep™') Zone:(5)6-8

Forsythia x intermedia 'Courdijau' is an absolute ball of gold in May, blooming from top to bottom. With compact branching, the dwarf fits into any garden -- only 18-30" at maturity -- it rarely requires pruning. The latest introduction in the Forsythia breeding program in the INRA research station in Angers, France.

Soil: Prefers well-drained but takes most any H: 18-30" W: 36" B/M: Yellow/ Spring

$8.99 Qt.

Forsythia x intermedia 'Fiesta' Forsythia, Variegated Zone: 5-8

Festive yellow and green variegated leaves and red stems create a big splash. Oh yes, it flowers too. Introduced by Duncan & Davies of New Zealand. This cultivar is one of the best with variegated leaves. The foliage is green with a deep yellow center, and the markings are retained well. Beautiful RED stems. Grows wider than tall. The Variegated foliage moves this Forsythia out of the 'one season' Spring category because it's lovely from spring through late Fall.

Soil: Prefers well-drained but takes most any. H: 3-4' W: 5-6' B/M: Yellow/ Spring

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Forsythia x intermedia 'Gold Leaf' Gold Leaf Forsythia Zone: 5-8

A truly distinctive Forsythia that has 3 season interest. It has the same great golden yellow blooms that are so appreciated in the spring but from the time it leafs out in spring until it goes dormant in the Fall, it has truly spectacular gold foliage. Even in a fair bit of shade, the gold holds. A real Eye-Catcher! We are listing it as part shade and feel it will probably do better with some shade than in full sun where the foliage may bleach in hot zones. In colder areas, sun should be fine.

Soil: Prefers well-drained but takes most any. H: 3-4' W: 5-6' B/M: Yellow/ Spring

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Forsythia x intermedia 'Lynwood' Forsythia, Lynwood Gold Zone: 5-8

Erect branches covered with golden yellow flowers from top to bottom before the foliage appears. Good screen or hedge. Blooms are more open and well-distributed on the stem than most forsythias. Upright growth habit. Prune after flowering. Fast growing.

Soil: Most any; prefers well-drained H: 8-9' W: 6' B/M: Golden yellow/Early spring

New 3/13

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Fothergilla gardenii Dwarf Fothergilla Zone: (4)5-8

A Missouri Botanical Garden 'Plant of Merit', this Native to the southeastern US is a compact, slow-growing, deciduous shrub with a dense, mounded, upright spreading habit. It's best feather is it's fragrant white flowers, nice summer foliage and superb Fall color of red, orange and yellow. The 1-2" long bottlebrush spikes of blooms are fragrant and appear in spring before the foliage.

Soil: Acid, well-drained, just like for Azaleas H: 18-36"(48") W:24-48" B/M: White/4-5

$11.99 Qt.

Fothergilla gardenii 'Mount Airy' Dwarf Fothergilla Zone: (4)5-8

A new selection introduced by Michael Dirr -- the guy who wrote the green book that every nurseryman runs for when they have a shrub question! Selected for good dark green foliage, superb, consistent yellow-orange-red fall color, abundant flowers and more upright form. The white flowers are FRAGRANT. A trouble-free Native. Mixes well with Azaleas & Rhododendrons with a totally different effect than they have. Needs some shade in warmer zone. Great Plant Picks - Miller Botanical Garden. May be a cross between two southeastern U. S. natives, F. gardenii and F. major. It is taller than the former but shorter than the latter.

Soil: Acid, well-drained, just like for Azaleas H:3-5' W: B/M: White/4-5

$16.99 Qt.

Franklinia alatamaha Franklin Tree, Ben Franklin Tree Zone: (5)6-8(9)

A small, handsome specimen tree or large shrub valued for the showy white, fragrant flowers and good fall color. It should be placed in a place of prominence in the garden. An aristocrat because of its interesting history. Rarely available in the trade. This is a very choice tree. Open, airy appearance. Perfect, white 3 1/2" blooms followed by memorable brown seed capsules. Needs a protected spot in Zone 5. Native to Georgia but extinct in the wild.

Soil: Moist but well-drained, acid H:10-20' W: 6-15' B/M: White/6-7 plus here and there 'til Fall

$7.99 Qt.

Fuchsia magellanica 'Aurea' Hardy Golden Fuchsia (Pacific NW) Z: 6B-10

A hardy Fuchsia with golden foliage (2" long leaves) with a graceful somewhat arching or lax form (shown to good advantage over a rock wall.) Vibrant red blooms are the typical tubular shape with short rose-purple corolla, red tubes and sepals. The veins of the leaf and stems turn magenta in Fall when grown in sun. In cool maritime, Pacific Northwest, plant in full sun. In other areas, it will do better with afternoon shade.

Soil: Moist but well-drained H: 2-3' W: 3-5' B/M: Red/5-10

New 3/23

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Fucshia 'Cape Horn'™ Hardy Fuchsia (Pacific NW) Z: 5-9

Single blooms of magenta and purple on a truly hardy Fuchsia. Dark green leaves and red stems and a favorite of hummingbirds. They don't like to dry out so place them where you can water yet in well-drained soil and a protected spot. New in 2008 and next to impossible to find in the trade or if you do, the source is sold out if that helps you make your decision!

Soil: MOIST but well-drained H: 18-40" W: 36-48" B/M: Red/7-10

New 2008

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Gardenia jasminoides 'Chuck Hayes' PP08755 Double Hardy Gardenia, Cape Jasmine Z: 6B-10

Supposedly more hardy than the two that follow and with a double bloom. Be sure to plant it near your doorways so you can smell it as you pass. Utterly delicious. Site properly, out of the wind and against a foundation and mulch well with pine needles or leaves the first season or two. "The new variety is characterized by a resistance to cold, tolerance of warmer temperatures resulting in longer blooming periods, high floriferousness, and a compact, condensed appearance," per the patent license.

Soil: Moist but well-drained, acid H:3' W:3' B/M: White/6-8

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Gardenia jasminoides 'Kleim's Hardy' Hardy Gardenia, Cape Jasmine Zone: (6B) 7-10

One of the hardiest Gardenias - much hardier than the double flowering forms. Evergreen down to -3 degrees. 2" very Fragrant, creamy white blooms. 6,7,8Should be planted next to the house, both, so you can appreciate the fragrance and because it's more protected than out in the open. Needs good protection in Zone 6B. Orange 1" berries. The most compact form.

Soil: Moist but well-drained, acid H:3' W:3' B/M: White/6-8

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Gardenia jasminoides 'Shooting Star' Hardy Gardenia, Cape Jasmine Zone: (6B)7-10

One of the best winter hardiness ratings of the common gardenias. Can make it in Zone 6B if sited properly, a nice cozy corner near a brick house, or something similar. Protect from wind and provide a good mulch. Shooting Start is also noted for its fragrant, single white flowers to 3" in diamter which appear from May to June. Gorgeous, glossy, evergreen foliage is lance-shaped and up to 4" long. This plant originated from seeds originally collected at the Beijing Botanical Garden in China.

Soil: Moist but well-drained, acid H:3-4' W:3-4' 4,5,6,7B/M: White/6-8

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Gaultheria shallon Salal Zone: 6-8 in moist cool areas elswhere

From the same family that produces Heaths and Heathers and wanting similar conditions. Varying greatly in height depending on where it grows (taller in shade), it has leathery mid- to dark green leaves which are sharply point and broadly oval, rounded at the base. The leaf stalks and flowers stems, bracts and young branches are bristly and reddish. Pendent, heather like bell-shaped pinkish white bloom in May and June. Each bloom is produced in the angle of a hooded bract in racemes at the end of the previous year's growth. They also can found in the angels of terminal leaves and are followed by dark purple berries. Form dense thickets if happy and are a useful groundcover in moist, peaty soil. A wonderful cover for woodland critters and birds.

Soil: MOIST, ACID H: 1-2' in sun; 4-10' in shade W: 5' B/M: White to pale pink/ 3-6

Gelsemium sempervirens and Gelsemium sempervirens 'Margarita' are on the Vines Page

New 3/23

$8.99 Qt.

Genista tinctoria Dyer's Broom Zone:4-7

BEAUTIFUL, deciduous shrub with bright green leaves. 1/2" pea flowers, appear in leafy spikes at the ends of the branches. when mixed with woad, it produces the dye color, Lincoln Green, the color worn by Robin Hood or so legend says! Does not like to be moved. Really pretty, unknown shrub grown here from cuttings.

Soil: Light (even poor) well-drained H: 2-3' W: 2-3' B/M: Yellow/Summer

$7.99 Qt.

Ginkgo biloba Ginkgo Zone:3-8

Gingko's only make messy fruit if they're female AND if there's a male. If you only have one, there's no fruit. Great yellow Fall color and strange but beautiful green leaves prior to that. A bit gaunt & open in youth, it shapes up on it's own with age. Do NOT prune young trees in summer.

Soil: Most any, well-drained best H: 60-70' W: 30-40' B/M: 1" long male, 2" long female/3-4

$19.99 Qt.

Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold' Autumn Gold Ginkgo, Maidenhair Tree Zone:3-8

An improved form of the species with a more dependable gold Fall Color. Non-fruiting male form. Gingko's only make messy fruit if they're female AND if there's a male. This male will never have fruit but would pollinate a female if you had one. Now, with that settled -- this is a fabulously gorgeous tree. Great yellow Fall color and strange but beautiful green leaves prior to that. A bit gaunt & open in youth, it shapes up on it's own with age. Do NOT prune young trees in summer. Great Plant Pick - Miller Botanical Garden

Soil: Most any, well-drained best H: 60-70' W: 30-40' B/M: 1" long male, 2" long female/3-4

New 2008

$19.99 Qt.

Halesia monticola 'Variegata' Mountain Silverbell Zone:4-8

With larger everything -- blooms, leaves and fruits -- than other Native Silverbells, even the plain species H. monticola is a winner. BUT when you add in a very fine, tidy white/creamy margined leaves it moves into an entirely new category of trees! It's excellent as a focal point in the garden. Unlike many variegated plants, it's a vigorous grower. It's also a heavy bloomer, born in clusters of 5, once established. Yellow fall color and the bark peels off in large, flat scales in an absolutely charming way!

Soil: Moist but well-drained, Acid H:30'+ W: B/M: White/4-5

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Halesia tetraptera (caroliniana) Carolina Silverbell Zone: 4-8(9)

One of the best small native trees. Handsome lawn tree. Set off best w/ an evergreen background. Rhododendrons grow well beneath it. Flowers profusely. One of the best native trees for shady habitats. Common in the southern Appalachians. We can't praise the pest/disease resistant tree enough. Yellow fall color. Pendulous white bell-shaped flowers. Choice! Usually tops out at 30' in urban environments but can 'stretch' as tall as 40-60' in the woods but that would be the rarest exception. Zone 4 per Ohio State University.

Soil: Moist but well-drained, Acid H:30-40' W: 15-35'' B/M: White/4-5

$14.99 Qt.

Hamamelis mollis ‘Brevipetela’ Chinese Witchhazel or Witch Hazel Zone: 5-8

A deciduous large shrub or small tree. The H. mollis are the most fragrant and have the largest blooms of the various Witchhazels. Downy gray-green leaves in summer are of high quality and turn a very showy yellow to yellow orange in Fall. 'Brevipetela' is of questionable ancestry, perhaps a hybrid. It features yellow blooms with a reddish base that are abundant. Slow growing but worth the wait because it lights up the winter landscape.

Soil: Moist but well-drained, fertile, acidic H:10-15' W: 10-15' B/M: Yellow and red/ 1-3

New 2008

$10.99 Qt.

Hamamelis vernalis Ozark Witch Hazel Zone: 4-8

Ozark Witch Hazel is a winter-blooming deciduous Missouri Native with a rounded habit and noted for it's extremely early and 4 week long bloom period. Fragrant, round flower clusters to 3/4" wide have yellow petals and reddish inner calyxes producing a rusty orange effect. 2-5" long green leaves turn beautiful golden yellow in Fall. Royal Horticulture Society award of Garden Merit.

Soil: Most any, prefers moist, acid, rich H: 6-10' W: 8-15' B/M: Yellow/1-4

New 2008

$19.99 Qt.

Hamamelis vernalis 'Christmas Cheer' Early Ozark Witch Hazel Zone: 4-8

As above but blooming in time for Christmas or depending on location, at least earlier than normal! It's the only one in the trade that reliably (not always depending on weather) but reliably blooms around Christmas Day. The flowers are red and yellow and exude a stronger, sweeter fragrance than the species.

Soil: Most any, prefers moist, acid, rich H: 6-10' W: 8-15' B/M: Red & yellow/12-3

$10.99 Qt.

Hamamelis virginiana Common Witch Hazel Zone 3-8

A small Native understory small tree or shrub of deciduous forests. New leaves emerge reddish-bronze and are a quite showy clear yellow in Fall. 1" spider-like yellow flowers with crinkled petals and a nice light, spicy fragrance. One of the last 'Woodies' to bloom, in October to November. Although a classic in the American garden for 200 years, it's been foolishly ignored in this country in favor of Japanese hybrids while it's all the rage in Japanese gardens! Go figure. :-)

Soil: Moist but well-drained H: 10-15' W: B/M: Yellow/10-11

Hamamelis x intermedia Cultivars

Some of the finest midwinter flowering plants. All have spidery flowers which aren't bothered by even the hardest frosts, some very fragrant and they are excellent cut for flower arrangements. 2-4" dark green leaves turn yellow in fall, sometimes tinged with red or purple. Clusters of flowers in late winter have twisted petals and are fragrant. Foliage resembles that of a Hazelnut.

One of the most wonderful shrubs for year round interest, we wouldn't consider having a garden without at least one of these shrubs!

This applies to all of the following:

RHS Award of Garden Merit

New 2008

$19.99 Qt.

Hamamelis x intermedia 'Arnold Promise' Hybrid Witch Hazel Zone: 5-9

One of the taller hybrids with 1" clear, lemon yellow petals and reddish calyx in March which is later than most witch hazels. This splendid cultivar was raised in the Arnold Arboretum, Boston, in the U.S.A One of the most fragrant hybrids and a very HEAVY BLOOMER!

Soil: Moist but well-drained, acid to neutral H: 20'' W: 8-10' B/M: Yellow w/ red/3

New 2008

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Hamamelis x intermedia 'Diane' Hybrid Witch Hazel Zone: 5-9

Astounding copper red to red petals with purple red calyx. Mildly fragrant, the petals turn bronze with age. Yellow, orange, red fall color is one of the best If you're more into the color of blooms and foliage than the fragrance, you can't beat this one. While there are shadings in the petals, the effect from a distance is near red.

Soil: Moist but well-drained, acid to neutral H: 6-10' W: 8-10' B/M: Red/Winter

New 2008

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Hamamelis x intermedia 'Glowing Embers' Hybrid Witch Hazel Zone: 5-9

For pale orange flowers, Chris Lane (who holds the British National Collection of Witch Hazels) recommends 'Glowing Embers. A bit of a challenge to establish but well worth the trouble. The flowers are large, lightly scented, with yellowish petals at the tips but then reddening toward the base -- like glowing embers the overall effect from a distance is light orange! Has a wide-spreading habit.

Soil: Moist but well-drained, acid to neutral H: 6-20' W: 8-10' B/M: Yellow and red orange/Winter

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Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena' Hybrid Witchhazel Zone: 5-8

Occasionally sold as 'Copper Beauty', this is a hybrid of Chinese and Japanese witchhazels with astounding Fall color. Visit one of our favorite websites, Paghat.com for a series of photos of the amazing Fall color that she describes as colorful as a "carnival ride"! Varies from year to year and week to week passing through stages that almost seem florescent. The flowers are fragrant, spider-shaped and yellow infused with copper strap-shaped petals clustered on bare stems. Great Plant Picks - Miller Botanical Garden

Soil: Moist but well-drained, acid to neutral H:8-12' W:8-12' B/M: Yellow & copper/ Winter

New 2008

$19.99 Qt.