Japanese Umbrella PineAttractive dense evergreen with stunning large needles and exfoliating bark that is generally hidden from view; forms a dense pyramid, making it a nice specimen; susceptible to snow and ice damage

Earliest blooming hydrangea

this is a narrowly upright shrub with spiny blue-green foliage and showy red berries in winter

Ideal focal / specimen tree

Native and extremely hardy

Less aggressive than invasive honeysuckles

More durable and uniform than seed-grown maples

strong structure

Excellent for privacy or accents

It blooms in midsummer and provides reliable color and texture in shaded landscapes

Hardy and reliable

cold-hardy evergreen known for its soft white blooms with a light yellow-green throat in spring

and urban conditions while developing a broad canopy for shade