Tree and Shrubs

Pot Size:  1 Gallon Pot

Family: Hydrangeacea
Zone:5 - 9
Natural Range:Japan
Soil:  Average humus rich, well drained
Light: Part shade, sun
Height: 4'
Bloom Time:  July to September
Attributes: Deciduous.  Lace cap type with double white to pink blush florets that droop like a waterfall.
Notes:  One of the best hydrangeas.

Pot Size:  1 Gallon Pot

Family:  Hydrangeaceae
Zone:  6 - 9
Natural Range: Japan
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: part shade, sun
Height: 4'
Attributes: Deciduous rounded shrub.  Blue to purple-pink lacecap flowers with both partial and full doubling. 
Notes:  Distinctive Hydrangea

Pot Size:  Medium Band Pot

Family:  Hydrangeaceae
Zone:  6 - 9
Natural Range: Japan
Soil:  Average-moist, humus rich
Light: part shade, sun
Height: 4'
Attributes: Deciduous rounded shrub.  Purple lacecap flowers with full double sterile flowers surrounding the center.  Slender leaves that do not detract from the floral display.
Notes:  Distinctive Hydrangea

Pot Size:  Medium Band Pot

Family: Hydrangeacea
Zone:6 - 9
Natural Range:Japan
Soil:  Average humus rich, well drained
Light: Part shade, shade
Height: 4'
Bloom Time:  July to September
Attributes: Deciduous.  White, gray, green and bright yellow variegated foliage.  White-purple lace-cap flowers
Notes:  Discovered as a sport of 'Lemon Wave' at Cistus Nursery.

Pot Size:  1 Gallon Pot

Family: Hydrangeacea
Zone:6 - 9
Natural Range:Japan
Soil:  Average humus rich, well drained
Light: Part shade, sun
Height: 4'
Bloom Time:  July to September
Attributes: Deciduous.  White sterile florets with blue flowers.
Notes:  One of the best hydrangeas.

Pot Size:  1 Gallon Pot

Family:  Hydrangeaceae
Zone: 4 - 9
Natural Range: Hybrid
Soil:  Average, humus rich
Light: Sun, part shade
Height:  2' - 4'
Bloom Time: July to September
Attracts: NA
Pest Resistance:  NA
Attributes: Deciduous.  Broad-rounded, multi-stemmed shrub.  Pyramidal panicles of white flowers fading to pink.  Lightly scented
Notes: One of the most winter hardy of the Hydrangeas.  Blooms on current seasons growth. Smaller growing selection.

Pot Size:  Large Band Pot

Family:  Hydrangeaceae 
Zone:  5 - 9
Natural Range: Branch sport of the dwarf selection 'Pee Wee'
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: part shade, sun
Height: 3' - 6'
Attributes: Deciduous shrub with double white flowers.
Notes: Great foliage.

Pot Size:  Medium Band Pot

Pot Size:  Medium Band Pot

Family: Hydrangeacea
Zone:3 - 9
Natural Range:North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia
Soil:  Average humus rich
Light: Part shade
Height: 3' - 6'
Bloom Time:  May to July
Attributes: Deciduous. Green leaves with bright silvery-white underside. White lace cap flowers on new wood.  yellow fall foliage.
Notes:  Great foliage.  Was considered a subspecies of Hydrangea arborescens

Pot Size:  1 Gallon Pot

Family:  Hydrangeaceae
Zone:  6 - 9
Natural Range: Japan
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: part shade, sun
Height: 4 feet tall
Attributes: Deciduous rounded shrub.  Lacecap flowers open white blushed turning red.
Notes:  Distinctive Hydrangea

Pot Size:  Medium Band Pot

Family:  Hydrangeaceae
Zone:  6 - 9
Natural Range: Japan
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: part shade, sun
Height: 4 feet tall
Attributes: Deciduous rounded shrub.  Lace-cap flowers with a ring of sea-blue sterile florets surrounding a center of rich blue fertile flowers.
Notes:  Distinctive Hydrangea. 

Pot Size:  Medium Band Pot

Family:  Hydrangeaceae
Zone:  6 - 9
Natural Range: Japan; Mt. Kiyosumi
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: part shade, sun
Height: 4 feet tall
Attributes: Deciduous.  Dark reddish purple new growth with pink lace cap flowers ringed in red.
Notes:  Distinctive Hydrangea

Pot Size:  Medium Band Pot

Family:  Hydrangeaceae
Zone:  5 - 9
Natural Range: Hybrid; PPAF; CBRAF
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: part shade, sun
Height: 2' - 4'
Bloom Time: Summer
Attracts:  NA
Pest Resistance:  NA
Attributes: Deciduous, compact reblooming rounded shrub.  New blooms formed along entire length of the stem.  Pink and blue lacecap type.
Notes:  Like other Hydrangeas can turn purple or blue in acidic soils.

Pot Size:  Large Band Pot

Family:  Hydrangeaceae
Zone:  6 - 9
Natural Range: Japan
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: Part shade
Height: 2' - 4'
Bloom Time: Summer
Attracts:  NA
Pest Resistance:  NA
Attributes: Deciduous, Double blue or pink lacecp blooms.  Burgundy fall foliage..
Notes:  Like other serrata types, these are smaller and more petite growers.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family:  Hydrangeaceae
Zone:  5 - 9
Natural Range: Japan
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: part shade
Height: 2' - 4'
Bloom Time: Summer
Attracts:  NA
Pest Resistance:  NA
Attributes: Deciduous, compact re blooming rounded shrub.  Rich purple double florets that like other Hydrangeas become more pink on alkaline soils.
Notes:  Also known as Hydrangea serrata 'Purple Tiers'.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

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Family:  Hydrangeaceae
Zone: 6 - 9
Natural Range: Japan
Soil: Average to moist, humus rich
Light: Part sun
Height: 4'
Bloom Time: June to August
Attributes: Deciduous.  Woody-stemmed.  Unusually variegated gold and green foliage.  White, blushed pink lacecap flowers.
Notes: Selected by JC Raulston at NC State University Arboretum. Native to moist woodlands of Japan.  Hydrangea serrata "Amacha varieties" can be used to make a sweet tea.  Amacha translates to "Sweet Tea".  Amacha is 200 times sweeter than table sugar with almost zero calories and no caffeine.

Pot Size: Medium Band Pot

Family:  Hydrangeaceae
Zone:  5 - 9
Natural Range: Hybrid; Hydrangea serrata 'MAKD' USPP 24,842; CBR 5125
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: part shade, sun
Height: 2'
Attributes: Deciduous, compact reblooming rounded shrub.  Lace-cap type with double sepals, blue in color that can range to pink or whitish.  Flowers on both old and new wood.
Notes:  Like other Hydrangeas can turn purple or blue in acidic soils.

Pot Size:  Medium Band Pot

Family:  Hydrangeaceae
Zone:  5 - 9
Natural Range: Japan; Hydrangea serrata 'SMNHSDD' USPP 29,832; CBRAF
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: part shade, sun
Height: 4 feet tall
Attributes: Deciduous rounded shrub.  Lace-cap type with soft blue sterile florets encircle blue fertile flowers.
Notes:  Like other Hydrangeas can turn purple or blue in acidic soils.

Pot Size:  Medium Band Pot

Family:  Hydrangeaceae
Zone:  5 - 9
Natural Range: Japan; Hydrangea serrata 'Shijo'
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: part shade, sun
Height: 4 feet tall
Attributes: Deciduous rounded shrub.  Lace-cap type with soft pink sterile florets encircle rich pink fertile flowers.
Notes:  Like other Hydrangeas can turn purple or blue in acidic soils.

Pot Size:  Medium Band Pot

Family:  Hydrangeaceae
Zone:  6 - 9
Natural Range: Japan
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: part shade, sun
Height: 4'
Attributes: Deciduous rounded shrub.  Lavender to pink lacecap flowers with full doubling. 
Notes:  Distinctive Hydrangea.  Native to moist woodlands of Japan.  Hydrangea serrata "Amacha varieties" can be used to make a sweet tea.  Amacha translates to "Sweet Tea".  Amacha is 200 times sweeter than table sugar with almost zero calories and no caffeine.

Pot Size:  Medium Band Pot

Family:  Aquifoliaceae
Zone: 7 - 10
Natural Range:  Japan;  Ryukyu Islands
Soil:  Average, well drained
Light: sun, part sun
Height: 6'
Bloom Time:  Spring
Attributes:  Evergreen, compact shrub with dense green leaves and red berries. 
Notes:  This cultivar comes from Japan

Pot Size:  Medium Band Pot

Family:  Aquifoliaceae
Zone: 7 - 9
Natural Range:  China
Soil:  Average, moist humus rich well drained
Light: sun, part sun
Height: 8'
Bloom Time:  April
Attributes:  Evergreen. Open habit with thick, rich green leaves.  Small red fruit. 
Notes: The form we have available has narrower leaves.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family:  Aquifoliaceae
Zone: 6 - 9
Natural Range:  China
Soil:  Average, moist humus rich well drained
Light: sun, part sun
Height: 20'
Bloom Time:  April
Attributes:  Evergreen. Large, thick leaves to 8" long.  Reddish purple new growth.  Greenish yellow flowers.  Bright red berries even when not pollinated. 
Notes: Great for its large evergreen leaves that lack the spiny margins that many Holly species have. 

Pot Size:  1 Gallon Pot

Family:  Aquifoliaceae
Zone: 8 - 10
Natural Range:  South America
Soil:  Average, well drained
Light: sun, part sun
Height: 10' - 20'
Bloom Time:  Spring
Attributes:  Evergreen. Smooth shiny bark.  Alternate, glossy leaves.  Red fruit. 
Notes: Most report growing in zone nine and above but our plants have gone unscathed with temperatures to 15 degrees F.   Yerba Mate is grown and its leaves used for is grown for its many vitamins, minerals, and various polyphenols.  Makes a great patio plant.

Pot Size:  1 Gallon Pot

Family:Schisandraceae
Zone: 7 - 10
Natural Range: Hybrid; I. mexicanum x I. flordanum album
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: Part shade, sun
Height: 6'
Attributes:  Evergreen.  with aromatic foliage and ruby flowers.
Notes: Showy form with larger flowers than the species.  Often blooms through the summer.  Selected and introduced by Woodlanders of SC.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family:Schisandraceae
Zone: 7 - 10
Natural Range: Japan
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: Part shade, sun
Height: 6'
Attributes:  Evergreen.  Purple new foliage with aromatic scent and creamy white flowers.
Notes: A great selection with pink blush to base of flowers.

Pot size:  4" Band Pot

Family:Schisandraceae
Zone: 7 - 10
Natural Range: Southeastern United States, Northern Mexico
Soil:  Average to moist, humus rich
Light: Part shade
Height: 6'
Bloom Time:  April to May
Attributes:  Evergreen, rounded shrub with aromatic foliage and ruby flowers.
Notes: This form has green variegated foliage.  Selected and introduced by Woodlanders of SC.

Pot Size:  1 Gallon Pot

Family:Schisandraceae
Zone: 7 - 10
Natural Range:  Southern United States
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light: Part shade, sun
Height: 6'
Attributes:  Evergreen.  Aromatic foliage and ruby flowers.
Notes: Showy form with larger flowers than the species.  Often blooms through the summer.  Selected and introduced by John Allen Smith of Magnolia Nursery.  Noted for its fall and spring blooming.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family: Schisandraceae
Zone: 7 - 9
Natural Range: China
Soil:  Moist, humus rich, well drained
Light: Part sun
Height: 15'
Attributes: Evergreen.  Dark green, glossy leaves with red flowers.  Spicy scent when crushed.
Notes:  One of the showiest and hardiest of the Illicium species.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family:Schisandraceae
Zone:7 - 10
Natural Range:Florida
Soil: Average to moist, humus rich
Light:Part shade, sun
Height:10'
Bloom Time:May to June
Attributes: Evergreen.  Aromatic foliage when crushed.  Small yellowish white flowers.
Notes: Easily grown in rich soils and will tolerate full sun as long as soils are kept evenly moist.

Pot Size: 1 Gallon Pot

Family: Juglandaceae
Zone: 7 - 10
Natural Range: Japan
Soil:  Average, humus rich
Light: Sun, part sun
Height: 20' - 30'
Attributes: Deciduous.  Pinnate compound leaves to 12" long each with up to 21 oblong to lanceolate leaflets. 
Notes:  Edible oval nuts encased in husks.  Synonyms are Juglans sieboldiana

Pot Size:  1 Gallon Pot

Family: Juglandaceae
Zone: 3 - 9
Natural Range: Northeastern United States
Soil:  Average, humus rich
Light: Sun, part sun
Height: 20' - 40'
Attributes: Deciduous.  Pinnate compound leaves to 20" long each with 11-17 oblong to lanceolate leaflets. 
Notes:  Edible oval nuts encased in hairy husks.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family: Juglandaceae
Zone: 7 - 10
Natural Range: California
Soil:  Average, humus rich
Light: Sun, part sun
Height: 20' - 30'
Attributes: Deciduous.  Pinnate compound leaves to 12" long each with up to 21 oblong to lanceolate leaflets. 
Notes:  Edible oval nuts encased in husks.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family: Juglandaceae
Zone: 5 - 9
Natural Range: Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Kansas
Soil:  Average, humus rich
Light: Sun, part sun
Height: 20' - 30'
Attributes: Deciduous.  Pinnate compound leaves to 20" long each with up to 25 oblong to lanceolate leaflets. 
Notes:  Edible oval nuts encased in husks.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot

Family:  Cupressaceae
Zone:  6 - 9
Natural Range:  British Columbia to N Mexico
Soil:  Average, drought tolerant, well drained
Light:  Sun, part sun
Height:  15' - 30'
Bloom Time:  NA
Attracts:  NA
Pest Resistance:  NA
Attributes: Evergreen.  Conical becoming rounded with age.  Blue-green needles with feathery look.
Notes:  In the wild Juniperus scopulorum grows in Juniper-Oak woodlands.
 
Pot size:  Medium Band Pot

Zone: 7 - 9
Natural Range: China
Soil:  Average, humus rich
Light: sun, part sun
Height: 45'-100', much smaller in cultivation.
Attributes:  Evergreen
Notes:  Rare in cultivation.

Pot Size:  1 Gallon Pot

Family: Sapindceae
Zone:5 - 9
Natural Range:Northern China, Korea, Japan
Soil:  Average humus rich, well drained
Light: Sun
Height: 30'
Bloom Time:  July
Attributes: Deciduous.  Yellow flowers followed by by showy seed pods.  Pinnate foliage emerging in pink tones.
Notes:  Very showy flowers and seeds.

Pot Size:  Medium Band Pot

Family:  Lythraceae
Zone: 6 - 10
Natural Range: Hybrid;  L. indica and L. fauriei
Soil:  Average, well drained
Light: sun
Height: 15'
Bloom Time:  July to September
Attributes:  Deciduous.  Mahogany, cinnamon red smooth bark.  Fragrant white flowers.  Yellow fall foliage.  Spreading canopy with age. 
Notes:  Reported to be mildew resistant.

Pot Size:  Medium Band Pot

Family:  Lythraceae
Zone: 6 - 10
Natural Range: Hybrid;  Japan
Soil:  Average, well drained
Light: sun
Height: 15'
Bloom Time:  August to September
Attributes:  Deciduous.  Mahogany, cinnamon red smooth bark.  Fragrant white flowers.  Yellow fall foliage.  Spreading canopy with age. 
Notes:  This cultivar comes from Japan

Pot Size:  Medium Band Pot

Family:  Ericaceae
Zone: 5 - 9
Natural Range: hybrid; PP17666
Soil:  Average, moist, humus rich
Light: part shade, sun
Height: 2'
Attributes: Evergreen, twisted, contorted leaves with deep red tones.
Notes:  Great for texture in container plantings

Pot size:  1 Gallon  Pot