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Taxodium ascendens  (T. distichum var. imbricatum)   Pond Cypress     Zone:  5-10    

Similar to Bald-Cypress but without the 'knees' or if it has them, they're much shorter and rounded.  It's almost more columnar.  Also like Bald-Cypress it will grow both in the waters edge but also on dry upland sites and as such, makes an impressive contribution to the landscape.  Native to the Southeast, it also makes a great Bonsai.  ASTOUNDING orange fall color.  Fast growing.  Upright thread like soft, bright green needles with blue gray bloom. 2" cones.

Soil: Average to wet, preferably acid      H: 70-80'  W: 15-20'        B/M:   NA

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Taxodium distichum       Bald Cypress    Z: 4-10    

If you have a moist to wet spot, do we have a tree for you! While it will live in a swamp, it's also happy in average moisture. Straight main trunk and conical shape. In standing water, they produce their famous "knees" or aerial roots, but not in drier soil. Stunning in Fall with eye-catching bronzy orange foliage.  Great Plant Pick - Miller Botanical Garden.  1-2" cones.

Soil: Average to wet, preferably acid      H: 70-130'  W: 20-28'        B/M:   NA

 As very slow growers, please appreciate that year old Taxus are small plants.

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Taxus cuspidata       Japanese Yew         Zone: 4B-7

A single or multi-stemmed shrub reaching 10-40' which an equal spread and is a very slow grower and easily control to your choice of height.  "Adaptability is the calling card of the evergreen" according to Greenbeam.  Fine textured needles, dark green on top make a flat or V-shaped spray.  These are unsexed plants - male or female.  Female plants have pointed or conical flower buds and male plants have rounded flower buds.  Tolerant of urban drought.  Makes a great yard specimen or pruned as a hedge.   As slow growers, please appreciate that year old Taxus are small plants.  Takes hard shearing.

Soil: Well-drained      H: 10-40'  W: 10-40'      B/M:   Insignificant

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Taxus cuspidata 'Densa'

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Taxus cuspidata 'Monloo' (Emerald Spreader)  Japanese Yew        Zone: 4B-7

As above but a Monrovia Growers introduction that reaches 30 inches tall and 8-10 feet wide; retains dark-green color in winter; red berries in winter.  This is a female form so you will need a male pollinator to get the red berries which are poisonous so not everyone wants them.  Taxus cuspidata 'Aurescens' is a male form with gold foliage which is available in the trade.  Tolerant of urban drought.  As slow growers, please appreciate that year old Taxus are small plants.

Soil: Well-drained       H: 30" W: 8-10'       B/M: Insignificant

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Taxus x media 'Hicksii'         Anglojap Yew      Zone:   4-7

Two-ranked leaves. Columnar habit becomes a bit wider in old age. Needles lustrous dark green, lighter green beneath. Similar to the Irish Yew but hardier or screening plant. Makes a beautiful, tall, narrow hedge. Width varies a bit but definitely a narrow shrub. Tolerates deep shade.  'Hicksii' is a female form and needs 'Brownii' if you want berries.  Not all folks do as they are poisonous.

Soil:  Moist but well-drained, acid      H:20'  W: Narrow       B/M:   Insig.

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Tecoma stans var. angustata   Arizona Yellow Bells, Yellow Elder      Zone: 7-10      

A small tree or large shrub native to New Mexico and Texas reaching 10' in height, hardy to zone 8 as a woody tree but can be grown in Zone 7 as a herbaceous Perennial according to Floridata.  It also makes a great container plant because its size is easily controlled by pruning.  Imagine a little tree on your patio that blooms yellow bells all summer!  Showy bright sunshine yellow trumpet shaped flowers with several delicate rust-red lines embellishing the interior to 2" across by 2.5" long.  Needs to dry out between watering.  If you're going to 'push the hardiness envelope' on this, just save some of the been like fruit each year as they readily germinate from fresh seed. It drops its abundant blooms before they wither, so it can advantageously be placed where the fallen blossoms will form a pool of gold on the ground.

Soil: Well-drained       H:10'  W:10'      B/M: Yellow/June 'til frost

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Teucrium divaricatum    Hedge Germander      Z:5-9      

Purchased years ago as Wall Germander, which was incorrect; we've finally correctly identified the BEST SELLING plant at the nursery!  Evergreen, dependable. Perfect for knot gardens or low hedges. Just needs a hard trim in early spring Quick growing, reaches a respectable size in just a year.  Next to impossible to find in the trade.  This is an amazingly useful, easy, pretty little shrub.

Soil: Well-drained    H: 15" W: 15"    B/M:  Pink 7-8 

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Thuja koraiensis    Korean Arborvitae      Zone: 5-8      

While Thujas have finally starting getting the popularity they deserve, it's our Native forms, however,  that people now know.  Virtually unknown is the Korean Arborvitae which differs from the native species in having more closely spaced long-shoot leaves with shorter, spreading points, easily picked up by the botanist!  To the gardener, you see beautiful large flattened sprays of deep green foliage with a conical form  A hardy, undemanding plant that requires no pruning to maintain it's beautiful shape.   Strongly scented foliage has what some think smells like almonds!  On 1-12-06, we can't find a single US source on the internet for this plant other than ours.

Soil: Most any        H:25-50'   W: 10-15'        B/M: Insig.      Medium growing, about 1foot per year.

Thuja occidentalis - Eastern or American Arborvitae  Sun?  Shade?  Zone?  

Well, we almost never disagree with Michael Dirr (he's one of the people we truly look up to) but he says the zone for Thuja occidentalis is 3-7 but 'that they are not vigorous in the South".  We have grown these here in Zone 7 for 35 years. Maybe he means the deep South. For sure, Elegantissima, Nigra, Techny, which we field grown in dappled shade, and Rheingold, do well in Zone 7 and in Part Shade.  We have T. Nigra in our garden that are 25-30 years old and stunning. 

Further, the two 'Nigras' are shaded in the morning by large old oak trees and in mid-afternoon by a Weeping Cherry. They get almost no full sun during the entire day.  When compared to the one growing by our store, about 30' away and in full sun, they all look equally happy.  Based on our experience, the above 3 varieties are very happy in Zone 7 in Virginia (with lots of 100 degree summer days and very high humidity) AND Part Shade.  Sorry to disagree, Mr. Dirr -- you're our hero in every single other matter!

Oh, actually, he does point out that the above mentioned are excellent cultivars and one should "plant the superior forms".  Guess that's why ours do well -- they are the superior forms --  Maybe we agree after all!  Whew!

More about Thujas in our 'Inquiring Minds' section.

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Thuja occidentalis 'Elegantissima'    Eastern Arborvitae, Elegantissima American     Z:3-7  

Narrow pyramidal form that broadens with age.  It has dark green foliage that is tipped yellow and which turns bronze during winter. It has a more 'lacy' look for lack of a better word.  Not the most handsome at a young age but then a swan is ugly at one point in their growth.

Soil:  Most any        H: 10-15' W: 4-5'         B/M:  Insig.

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Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green'    Eastern Arborvitae, Emerald American     Z:3-7    

Useful as a specimen or accent, good for hedges and foundation plants. With it's classic 'Christmas Tree' shape, it's one of our prettiest evergreen trees. Bright, lustrous Emerald Green foliage which holds thru the winter. Originally from Denmark it takes equally well to cold winters or hot summers. Fabulous tree.  

Soil:  Most any     H: 10-15' W: 4-5'    B/M:  Insig.

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Thuja occidentalis 'Hetzi Midget'  (Hetz)    Eastern Arborvitae, Hetzi Midget     Z:3-7       

A dense, globe-shaped form that rarely ever grows more that 3 to 4' high. It has a fine rich green foliage and is quite an attractive selection. Originated about 1928 as a chance seedling at Fairview Nursery. Usually a bit more rounded than the one pictured.

Soil: Most any      H: 3-4'  W: 3-4'           B/M:  Insig. 

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Thuja occidentalis 'Lutea'    Eastern Arborvitae, Golden/Yellow     Z:3-7       

A tall pyramidal form with golden sprays and leaves. It is light yellowish green on the underneath of the branchlets. Formerly called 'George Peabody'. ( Developed before 1873 in Geneva, NY) Our form came to us via Pete's uncle, Teddy Kordus' nursery in New Jersey many years ago. One of the best yellow forms.  Relatively slow grower.

Soil:  Most any     H:30-50'  W:      B/M:  Insig.

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Thuja occidentalis 'Nigra'       Arborvitae, Dark Green American       Z:3-7         

Useful as a specimen or accent, good for hedges and foundation plants. With it's classic 'Christmas Tree' shape, it's one of our prettiest evergreen trees. Pest and disease free. Pyramidal form with beautiful dark green foliage which holds through winter. 

Soil: Most any     H: 30-36'  W: 8-10'           B/M:  Insig.

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Thuja occidentalis 'RheinGold'     Eastern Arborvitae, Rheingold     Z:3-7       

A slow-growing, ovoid or conical shrub. The foliage primarily adult, is rich deep gold. Turns COPPER colored in winter. Both in summer and winter, adds color interest when mixed with green shrubs. Needs at least 6-8 hours of sun to maintain vigor and golden color.  Slow growing

Soil:  Most any      H:  4-5'  W:  3-4'          B/M:  Insig.

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Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'   ('Mission')  Eastern Arborvitae, Techny      Z:3-7       

Broad, pyramidal form with excellent dark green foliage all year round.  Very good head plant although a bit slow growing.  Dirr says it's the best form for northern areas.  Discovered in Mission Gardens, Techny, IL.

Soil:  Most any       H:10-15'   W:               B/M:  Insig.

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Thuja occidentalis 'Wareana Lutescens'   Yellow Eastern Arbovitae      Z:3-7

Needs more sun to hold the golden color.  A dense, upright plant with sprays of yellow on the end of blue-green foliage. The overall effect appears lime-green to creamy-yellow in color which is most refreshing in a sea of deep green. Considered to be one of the best form for areas with cold winters.

Soil: Most any      H: 8'    W: 3-4'    B/M:  Insig.

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Thuja orientalis 'Conspicua'   now Platycladus orientalis `Conspicua'    Z:(5)6-11       

AKA, Arborvitae Berckman's 'Golden Biota' is very, very, very rare in the trade.  A medium to large size shrub with dense, compact, conical habit. The sprays are strongly vertical and the foliage is golden yellow and maintains that color longer than others. Probably the true Berckman's Golden Biota. Very adaptable in the South and a good choice there

Soil: Most any      H: 18-25'    W: 10'       B/M:  Insig.

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Thuja plicata 'Green Giant'      Western Red Cedar, Green Giant    Z:(5)6-11         

Western Cedar is actually a Giant Arborvitae. In the Northwest, they reach 200' but not here. They will take average soil but to get huge, they need very moist soil. They're often found in canyons or along mountain streams. Oldest tree -- 1460 years! Held in high regard by Natives for healing/spiritual power. Many medicinal uses. Aromatic. A truly grand tree.

Soil: Most any      H: 50-70'     W: 15-25'       B/M:  Insig.

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Thujopsis dolabrata  Hiba or False Arbovitae, Japanese Elkhorn Cypress    Z: (5)6-7(8)

This native of Japan and China has beautiful foliage and a dense pyramidal shape!  Foliage is somewhat similar to a Thuja (Arbovitae) but larger.  The scale-like leaves are bright or dark green with white markings underneath and these scales overlap to form flattened, rope-like shoots.  Branches are arranged in flattened sprays.    3/4" cones.  Bark is reddish brown and furrowed into thin strips.   Site plant out of sweeping winds.  Almost never available in the trade.  A plant for a collector and yet not difficult.  Winter color change varies with cloan.  For most, there is no color change in winter. Great Plant Pick - Miller Botanical Garden.

Soil: MOIST but well-drained     H:30-50'   W:10-20'             B/M:   Insig.

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Thujopsis dolabrata 'Variegata'    Hiba False Arbovitae, Japanese Elkhorn Cypress   Z: (5)6-7(8) 

As above but Variegated which can add dramatic color especially to the winter landscape.  The flattened sprays of foliage are marked with creamy white blotches.  Prefers part shade in all but the coolest zones.  A very 'narrow' planting zone 6-7, with protection in zone 5, ditto Zone 8 with afternoon shade.   Occasionally spelled T. dolobrata.

Soil: MOIST but well-drained     H:8'   W:6'             B/M:   Insig.

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Trochodendron aralioides      Wheel Tree         Zone: 6-8 (9)

From Japan and Korea, having generally found its way only to Collector's Gardens.  A whorl of horizontal branches, reminiscent of spokes on a wagon wheel, radiate out from a single trunk.  It's 3-6" long tapered leaves of bright green are evergreen with red to bronze new growth and look lovely with Rhododendrons, Eleagnus and Daphne odora..  A distinctive specimen due to its growth habit.  Grows about 8" a year.  Use caution when pruning (or just don't).  Mother Nature actually knows what she wants this one to look like!  Don't plant in a windy site.  Bright green flowers on erect racemes in late spring.  Reports of zone 9 on Dave's Garden.  Great Plant Pick - Miller Botanical Garden.

Soil: Fertile, well-drained     H: 10-20'  W: 10-15'     B/M: Bright green/4-5

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Tsuga canadensis 'Sargentii'   Sargent's Weeping Hemlock     Zone: 3-7    

A slow growing Native that occurs from Nova Scotia to Alabama and Georgia.  It is found in moist or high rain areas and doesn't tolerate drought, especially as a young plant.  After mentioning it's two downsides -- slow and needs adequate moisture, we'll throw in Floridata's quote for balance, "The weeping 'Sargentii' hemlock is as fine a specimen tree as can be found."  So that's why you take the trouble to water it during dry periods!  It actually not quite what we would call a tree but more a spreading and mounding shrub.  Can be used to hang over walls and banks.

Soil: MOIST well-drained       H:10-15'   W: 30-20'       B/M: 

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Ulmus parvifolia    Lacebark or Chinese Elm              Zone: 4-9 per MOBOT

Medium size, broad-headed shade tree 40-50 feet tall with graceful arching branches and a rounded crown and long pendulous branches. Noted for it's foliage and bark: finely toothed, small, green leaves and mottled, flaking bark which is highly ornamental.  The bark of mature trees flake to reveal patches of gray, cream,, orange, brown and green.  A good drought tolerant shade tree for the south. Full sun only, please. Tiny red flowers Aug.-Sept.  Good resistance to Dutch elm disease, Japanese beetle and elm leaf beetle.  Do not confuse with Siberian elm (incorrectly called Chinese elm) or Ulmus pumila and embrace Botanical nomenclature!  It's much more accurate!

Soil:  Well-drained is best   H: 40-50'  W: 25-40'    B/M:  Red/8-9

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Ulmus  parvifolia 'Seiju'     Dwarf Lacebark or Chinese Elm           Zone: 4-9 per MOBOT

A sport of Ulmus parvifolia 'Hokkaido', another dwarf but 'Seiju' has slightly larger leaves and a faster growth rate.  Bark becomes corky with age.  Resistant to Dutch elm disease.  All the same good qualities of the species above as well.

Soil:  Well-drained is best      H: 2-10'  W: 2-10'     B/M:  Red/8-9

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Vaccinum crassifolium 'Well's Delight'   Creeping Blueberry   Z: 7-9      

Native from our own Virginia to Georgia.  Forms a low mat of shiny deep green to bronze leaves.  Small clusters of rose-red flowers in Spring.  Needs moisture when young but fairly drought tolerant afterward.  Well's Delight was selected from a native stand in North Carolina, very low growing, to 5-8 inches high (where the species is 8-12"), branches trailing or low arching, leaves glossy dark green, slightly reddish in winter, fruit black to purplish black.

Soil: Moist, sandy or Moist well-drained       H: 5-8"  W:    B/M: White/Spring  

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Viburnum carlesii       Koreanspice Viburnum      Z:4-7          

Perfect, pink to reddish in bud, flowers open white on one of the sweetest smelling shrubs around. Almost a Daphne-like fragrance is intoxicating for a great distance in the garden. Can be used as a foundation plant or in the shrub border.   Green summer foliage turns vivid orange red in Fall.  This is absolutely one of the finest garden shrubs.  You must have either this or V. x carcephalum (or both if there's room) in your garden!  Host plant for Spring Azure Blue butterflies.

Soil: Moist but well-drained, slightly acid    H: 4-5' W: 4-8'    B/M:  White April-May

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Viburnum dentatum 'Blue Muffin' TM   ('Christom')  Compact Arrowwood Viburnum     Z:2-8

An exciting new compact selection of Arrowwood Viburnum! The perfect sized plant for residential landscapes. Loads of white spring flowers & an impressive display of rich blue berries. Makes a great, low hedge or foundations plant. Good container plant. Attracts songbirds. One of the most functional viburnums. AKA, V. dentatum 'Christom'.  The species is 6-9' tall, so petite (at 3-5 feet tall) Blue Muffin is a much more pleasing size for most gardens.

Soil: Most any except wet     H:3-5' W:3-4'     B/M:  White/ May-June

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Viburnum farreri 'Nanum'     Fragrant Dwarf Viburnum      Z:5-8          

AKA, V. fragrans. A delightful small shrub with wonderful fragrance. Produces a modest amount of tubular pinkish-white flowers in early spring before it leafs out. Small, semi-glossy leaves emerge bronzy-green and in the Fall turn reddish purple. Nanum is more refined and compact than the species. Perfect where space is at a premium. Bright red berries in winter, turning to black, make this a 4 season shrub.

Soil: Moist but well-drained      H: 2-3'  W: 2-3'    B/M:   Pink buds open to pinkish white blooms/Spring

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Viburnum foetidum var. rectangulatum (rectangularis, rectangulum)   Z: (7)8-9    

A uncommon, tall Viburnum with glossy, oval evergreen leaves, purplish-chocolate when emerging.  The foliage purple young foliage is what makes this plant, setting it apart from other evergreens, but it also has lots of white tubular flowers in flat topped cymes in summer and branches that spread geometrically at right angels!  Christmas red berries from Fall thru winter. Best in a somewhat protected spot. Not as hardy as many Viburnums but perfect if you live in the right place!  From Taiwan and China.

Soil: Well-drained      H:8-10'  W:3-5'     B/M: White/Early Spring

Viburnum juddii - see Viburnum x juddii farther down.

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Viburnum lantana 'Variegatum'   Variegated Wayfaringtree Viburnum   Z: 3-7   

"Actually a handsome form, this plant features leaves that are attractively mottled with yellow", U. of CT.  The variegation persists on new leaves which are produced all summer.  Native to Europe and Western Asia, this is a large, multistemmed shrub.  Small white flowers w/ yellow stamens lie in flat clusters 3-5" across and are fairly showy in bloom.  Generally quite floriferous.  The berries, which change from green to red to blue-black in late summer and appear in all colors simultaneously are very showy and according to birds, very yummy!

Soil: Acid, well-drained     H: 4-8'    W:6-8'       B/M: White/5-6