Part 2 - RareFind Nursery
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Part 2 - RareFind Nursery
TREES, SHRUBS & VINES Acer palmatum 'Beni maiko' (Japanese Maple) C. dichotoma Wine Spritzer™ 'Shiji Murasaki' Acer palmatum 'Beni maiko' (Japanese Maple) Aristolochia tomentosa (Dutchman's Pipe) The 'Red-haired Dancing Girl' maple is a broadly spreading small shrub-like tree that grows to about 6'. In spring palmate leaves open brilliant scarlet. Gradually the leaves darken, finally turning a bluish or reddish green depending on conditions. New growth through the season adds flashes of scarlet, turning red in fall. Zones 6-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 18-24", 1 gal. $35 Pipe vine. This is the preferred food source for the Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly. Makes a great native vine for providing shade on a porch with a victorian affect: needs a trellis for support. This small downier version of A. macrophylla occurs from North Carolina and Missouri south to the Florida Panhandle and Texas. Zones 5-9. H: 20-30 ft. W: 5-10 ft. 3-6", 1 gal. $15 Acer palmatum 'Hogyoku' Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Magic' (Black Chokeberry) Hard to beat for outstanding autumn color, turning brilliant orange. Large seven-lobed leaves are green in summer. It's a vigorous grower and not fussy as to soil; best in well drained but moist location with some afternoon shade. Mature height is approximately 15'. Zones 6-8. H: 10-12 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 3-4', 2 gal. add extra shipping $65 Acer palmatum 'Kotobuki' (Japanese Maple) Japanese for "long life", this recent introduction has bright pink new foliage and variegated stems. Holds up reasonably well in full sun. Quite new so we don't know too much about it! Possibly AKA 'Murasaki Shikibu' named for the female author of "The Tale of Genji", written in Japanese between about 1000 and 1012. Zones 6-8. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 3-4', 3 gal. add extra shipping $65 Acer palmatum 'Mama Fu' Del Laux. NEW! Rare upright twiggy tree, slow growing, small leaves green, white and generous amounts of pink and white mostly in the leaf centers. Maple expert Matt Nichols describes it as looking "almost like a reverse 'Beni shechenge' with the pink and green." Picture is of 'Beni shechenge' so use your imagination! Zones -. H: 6-8 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 3-4', 3 gal. add extra shipping $65 Acer palmatum 'Omure yama' A choice small tree: upright, but lent a willow-like grace by its strongly drooping branch tips. The deeply-cut palmate leaves begin orange-bordered green, turn solid bright summer green, and end spectacular crimsons and golds. Good heat tolerance. At maturity, this maple can reach 15' in height and more across. Zones 6-8. H: 10-15 ft. W: 12-18 ft. 15-18", 3 gal. $45 Acer palmatum 'Searles Variegated' Upright, vase shaped tree with deeply divided variegated leaves. Green leaves are edged in wide swatches of light pink and white. In autumn the leaves turn a lovely shade of orange. Slow Growing. Zones 5-8. H: 12-15 ft. W: 10-12 ft. 3-4', 3 gal. add extra shipping $65 This selection grows more compact than the norm, and is known for it's excellent red and purple autumn foliage. In the spring it is covered in fragrant white flowers. The flowers are followed by clusters of large, edible dark-blue to black berries that stay on the plant through winter. Self pollinating, so you only need one for fruit. Zones 4-8. H: 5-7 ft. W: 5-7 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $25 Buxus 'Gibraltar' (Boxwood) From cuttings collected at the Gibraltar Estate in Wilmington DE, a formal garden designed by the famous landscape architect Marian Cruger Coffin. A medium-sized grower that would benefit from a pruning in spring or summer (but never winter). Boxwoods do best with some shade, especially in the afternoon. Zones 6-8. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Buxus microphylla 'File Leaf' (Boxwood) NEW! The branch profile looks like a file, thus the name. Upright-growing plants have small, narrow evergreen leaves. Enjoys shade in warmer climates; best grown where the root zone can be mulched and left undisturbed. Like most boxwoods, this one tolerates shearing and so can be used in hedges. Limited quantity available. Zones 4-9. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Buxus sempervirens 'Aurea Pendula' Boxwood Not really a weeping plant as the name would imply. The rich green leaves of this boxwood are variegated with golden yellow, making a beautiful specimen plant with gracefully arching branchlets. Like most boxwood it is fairly slow growing. Grows in sun to moderate shade in well-drained acidic soil. Zones 7-10. H: 6-8 ft. W: 4-6 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Callicarpa dichotoma Wine Spritzer™ 'Shiji Murasaki' (Beautyberry) Colorful leaves splashed with white and speckled with green set off by pink petioles add pizzazz and panache to full sun or part shade. Striking! Produces some lavender-pink flowers but rarely produces much fruit. Likes welldrained soil. Use as a landscape specimen or for mass plantings or screens. Zones 6-8. H: 6-8 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 2-3', 1 gal. $35 www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | email: [email protected] pg. 25 TREES, SHRUBS & VINES Calycanthus 'Aphrodite' (Sweetshrub) Camellia 'Spring's Promise' Calycanthus 'Aphrodite' (Sweetshrub) Camellia japonica 'Hokkaido Red' Tom Ranney/ Mountain Crops Research Institute. The addition of fragrance to 'Hartlage Wine' blends the best qualities of both parents, with large raspberry-colored flowers. Large medium green leaves add bold texture. Great hybrid vigor, fast-growing, floriferous and showy. Not fussy as to soil, sun or shade. Stand back- it wants to grow! PPAF Zones 5-8. H: 8-12 ft. W: 8-12 ft. 18-24", 1 gal. $35 This selection has a similar single red flower and rounded leaf shape to the Korean forms 'Longwood Valentine', 'Longwood Centennial' and 'Korean Fire' but it has one interesting difference, the leaves turn bronzy purple in winter. Zones 6-8. H: 6-8 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $35 Calycanthus floridus (Common Sweetshrub or Carolina Allspice) Camellia japonica 'Kumasaka' Available again! Cutting-grown from Anne's heirloom plant, this great easy-care native shrub produces 2" mahogany red flowers in May and sporadically on new growth through the summer. Fruitily fragrant- smells like pineapple and strawberries! Prefers sun and well-drained soil, with clear yellow fall color. Spreads by suckering. Zones 5-9. H: 6-8 ft. W: 8-10 ft. 15-18", 2 gal. $35 Camellia 'April Remembered' Perhaps one of the hardiest camellias, this vigorous, fast growing evergreen blooms from early to late spring. Abundant flowers are semi-double, in shades of cream to pink, with a center of golden-yellow stamens. Protect from winter wind and ice. Will tolerate heavier soils than rhododendrons. Zones 6b-8. H: 6-8 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $35 Camellia 'April Tryst' Seedling of 'Yours Truly'. Camellia Forest.. A popular spring bloomer with rich red anemone-form flowers. Produces lots of buds which open over an extended period during the midto late-spring camellia bloom time and open even after bouts of very cold weather. A moderate grower that forms a neat, well-shaped plant with glossy evergreen leaves. Zones 6-9. H: 5-8 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 2-3', 3 gal. $60 pg. 26 One of the hardiest camellias for colder climates. Very showy double peony to rose-form flowers have ruffled rose-pink petals encircling a cluster of golden stamens. Vigorous compact growth habit, blooming mid-late season (late April- May here in NJ). Distinctive foliage is very glossy with slightly undulating edges. Zones 6-9. H: 6-8 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $35 2-3', 3 gal. $60 Camellia japonica 'Lady Clare' (Spring-blooming) AKA 'Akashigata' or "Akashi Gate" this camellia dates from the Edo period (1600-1868) of ancient Japan. It has some of the largest leaves of any camellia, glossy and dark green. The flowers are semi-double, deep pink and display golden yellow stamens. Habit is robust, broad, spreading and somewhat open. Zones 7-9. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Camellia japonica var koreana 'Longwood Centennial' Sibling to 'Longwood Valentine' but with larger and very glossy rounded leaves and flowers which are a bit larger and closer to rose color. Plant habit is very dense and full. Camellia japonica var. koreana selections are among the most cold hardy of all camellias. Zones 6-8. H: 6-8 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $35 Camellia 'Crimson Candles' Camellia 'Kramer's Supreme' Named for its buds which look like red candles, followed by small and early bright rose-pink single flowers. The new foliage is bronze-red. A very vigorous and disease resistant variety. The plant has upright growth and prefers bright filtered shade for optimum plant growth. Zones 7-9. H: 8-10 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 18-24", 1 gal. $35 Deep red buds open to magnificent peony-like, rosy-red blooms with a delightful fragrance. Flowers contrast nicely with the glossy, dark green foliage. An old favorite for milder regions of the U.S. Spring bloomer. Zones 7-9. H: 4-6 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 18-24", 1 gal. $35 Camellia japonica 'April Kiss' Camellia 'Spring's Promise' Proven and popular, this lovely evergreen shrub has small medium red formal double flowers in early spring. Compact with a moderate growth rate. Great as a patio plant, screen or in mixed borders. Camellias like shade and moist soil with good drainage, but will tolerate sites with heavier soil. Zones 6-8. H: 6-9 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 18-24", 1 gal. $35 Dr Clifford Parks. Single rosy red to deep pink flowers often start blooming during warm periods in January and keep going through out the spring due to excellent bud hardiness. An excellent landscape plant due to upright form with large glossy evergreen leaves, free-flowering habit and tolerance of less-than-perfect drainage. Zones 6-9. H: 5-6 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $35 2-3', 3 gal. $60 Visit www.rarefindnursery.com for online ordering, plant descriptions and more. TREES, SHRUBS & VINES Camellia williamsii 'Aida' Chamaedaphne calyculata 'Tiny Tom' (Leatherleaf) Camellia williamsii 'Aida' (C. j. 'Ville de Nantes' X C. saluenensis 'Dogrose'). The sole survivor of two exceptionally harsh winters in Longwood's field trials, but never introduced as the original plants were lost. Happily, one plant later turned up in a local garden and was propagated. Beautiful large rose-form double pink flowers in spring on an upright plant with glossy green leaves. Zones 6-9. H: 6-8 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Caryopteris x clandonensis Sterling Silver® (Bluebeard) Stunning silvery-grey leaves really show off the violet-blue flowers in September. This butterfly magnet forms a compact rounded shrub that's low maintenance, drought-tolerant and deer resistant. Likes full sun and tolerates not-sogreat soil. AKA 'Lissilv'. Zones 5-8. H: 30-42 in. W: 30-42 in. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Caryopteris x clandonensis 'White Surprise' (Bluebeard) Very exciting new variegated caryopteris! This is the first clandonensis to have white margins on the leaves. The bold foliage shows off the blue flowers in summer to perfection. Tolerates some drought. Intolerant of wet, poorly drained soils. In zone 5, plants will die back to the ground and regrow in spring. Zones 5-8. H: 2-3 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $25 Cercis canadensis 'Ruby Falls' (Weeping Redbud) ['Covey' x 'Forest Pansy'] F2. NCSU. Distinctively different! Very popular due to its purple leaf color and weeping growth habit. Retains purple leaf color during most of the growing season similar to 'Forest Pansy'.'Ruby Falls' demonstrates excellent branching and attractive reddish-purple flowers in early spring. Zones 6-8. H: 6-8 ft. W: 4-6 ft. 15-18", 2 gal. $45 3-4', 3 gal. add extra shipping $60 Cercis canadensis 'Vanilla Twist' NEW! The first weeping white-flowered redbud! Nurseryman Tim Brotzman crossed his weeping Lavender Twist® 'Covey' with the very cold hardy 'Royal White' and created this exciting small tree. Slightly more upright-growing than Lavender Twist, but the branches cascade downwards beautifully. Introduced 2013. Plants are 15-18" high and wide, but near 2 feet if the droopy branches are spread. PP22744 Zones 5-9. H: 6-8 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 15-18", 2 gal. $45 Cercis x 'Pink Pom Poms' (Redbud) NEW! 'Pink Pom Poms' Redbud has big, double, dark pink to purple flowers that appear in April and May. The flower display is outstanding. There are no seedpods because the blooms are sterile. Attractive, glossy green heart-shaped leaves appear after the blooms. PPAF Zones 5-9. H: 20'. W: 15'. 4-5', 3 gal. add extra shipping $65 Ceanothus americanus (New Jersey Tea) Chaenomeles speciosa 'Scarlet Storm' (Flowering Quince) Mountain sweet is a low-growing, broad, compact, deciduous shrub with glossy leaves and bright white flowers. Dainty white pom-poms of tiny flowers appear in midsummer attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This drought tolerant native makes a great specimen or hedge. Very resilient and tolerant of poor growing conditions. Zones 5-9. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $20 T. Ranney. Large (2- 2.5" diameter) scarlet red double flowers with 17 to 25 petals per flower. Unlike many flowering quinces, 'Scarlet Storm' tends to have flowers out to the tips of its branches. An upright, rounded, shrub with a mature height of approximately 6'. PP20951 Zones 4-8. H: 4-6 ft. W: 4-6 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $30 Cercis canadensis 'Alley Cat' (Red bud) Chamaedaphne calyculata 'Dew Drop' (Leatherleaf) Harald Neubauer of Hidden Hollow. Plantsman, Allen Bush, discovered a seedling with beautiful white streaked variegation growing in an alley near his garden and gave it to Harald Neubauer of Hidden Hollow Nursery in Tennessee. The variegation has proven to be the most stable so far. Zones 4-8. H: 20-30 ft. W: 25-35 ft. 2-3', 3 gal. $45 Compact, dense, mound-shaped shrub often spreads to form thickets in bogs and wet areas. Small white flowers that resemble the flowers of another relative, the blueberry, hang along the stems. Zones 4-8. H: 2-3 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Cercis canadensis 'Merlot' Chamaedaphne calyculata 'Tiny Tom' (Leatherleaf) ['Texas White' (canadensis var. texensis) x 'Forest Pansy' (canadensis)] F2. Selected for its attractive shiny purple leaves and semi-upright growth habit. Leaves of 'Merlot' are smaller and thicker than those of 'Forest Pansy' and maintain their attractive appearance longer into the summer. PPAF Zones 6-8. H: 12-15 ft. W: 12-15 ft. 2-3', 3 gal. $45 A native ericaceous favorite that grows wild here in the nearby Pine Barrens. Dainty sprays of small evergreen leaves are fine textured and little white bell flowers hang all along the stems. This variety is lower growing and more compact than the species, with a heavier fruit set. Named for noted NJ plantsman Tom Dilatush. Zones 4-8. H: 1-2 ft. W: 2-4 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | email: [email protected] pg. 27 TREES, SHRUBS & VINES Chimonanthus praecox 'Grandiflorus' seedlings (Wintersweet) Chimonanthus praecox 'Grandiflorus' seedlings (Wintersweet) Clethra alnifolia Vanilla Spice™ (Summersweet Clethra) A "magnified" version of a very fragrant winter-blooming deciduous shrub. Flowers are butter-yellow with maroon centers. Upright, vase-shaped and slightly arching habit, with dark green leaves changing to yellow-green in autumn. Best for southern gardens or planted in a protected area. Very drought-tolerant when established. Zones 7-9. H: 10-15 ft. W: 8-12 ft. 18-24", 1 gal. $30 Tim Wood/Proven Winners. A standout native shrub with attractive glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant pure white flowers, roughly double in size compared to typical clethra blooms. Like other C. alnifolia selections, Vanilla Spice likes moist soil and tolerates shade or sun. Yellow fall color. cv. 'Caleb' Zones 4-8. H: 3-6 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $30 Chionanthus virginicus (Fringetree) Clethra alnifolia 'Wild Thing' (Summersweet Clethra) White fringed flowers in May, with glossy green leaves turning yellow in the fall. Female plants bear clusters of blue fruits resembling olives, as this is a native member of the long-lived olive family. Forms a beautiful large shrub or small tree. Generally not attractive to deer! Zones 5-9. H: 20-25 ft. W: 15-20 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $25 18-24", 2 gal. $45 Our exclusive intro! It'll make your heart sing! We've admired this clethra growing wild here for several years and finally took cuttings. The original plant is only 3' tall (growing in sand in mostly sun) with small dark green leaves and white fragrant flowers. Likes shade or sun, wet or dry soil. A very agreeable plant. Zones 5-9. H: 2-3 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Clerodendrum trichotomum 'Carnival' (Harlequin Glorybower) Clethra barbinervis (Japanese Tree Clethra) NEW! A striking shrub or small tree in warmer climates, this variegated form has leaves boldly margined in cream and white. It has all the amazing attributes of the species; peanut butter scented, deer resistant leaves, jasmine scented flowers in late summer followed by metallic blue berries. Zones 7-10. H: 8-12 ft. W: 6-10 ft. #N/A #N/A This small tree to 20 feet is grown mostly for its wonderful bark which peels in patches resembling a stewartia to expose the burnished cinnamon underneath. Blooms in summer in white panicles like pendant lilacs. Zones 5-7. H: 18-20 ft. W: 10-15 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $30 Clethra alnifolia 'Firefly' (Summersweet Clethra) Clethra barbinervis 'Takeda Nishiki' (Japanese Tree Clethra) Bright yellow foliage in full sun, lime-green in full shade, adds the look of sunshine amidst ordinary greenery. Panicles of fragrant white flowers appear in mid summer. Growth habit is rounded. Can scorch in full sun in warmer regions of its adaptation. Zones 5-9. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Japanese native deciduous tree/shrub with white splashed variegation, found in Shikoku island by Mr. Takeda and his son. Variegated parts turn to reddish-pink in early spring and autumn color. Vigorous and easy to grow. Zones 5-9. H: 10-20 ft. W: 8-10 ft. 24-30", 1 gal. $35 Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' (Summersweet Clethra) Conradina canescens For summer color and fragrance,'Ruby Spice' is still the best pink flowered form available. Panicles of medium pink flowers are set off by dark green foliage that turns a clear yellow in fall. Clethra is a native deciduous shrub that will tolerate both dry and wet shade, or full sun. Zones 5-8. H: 6-10 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles' (Summersweet Clethra) The lovely fragrance of clethra is a wonderful addition to summer breezes! 'Sixteen Candles' holds the flowers upright like candles on a birthday cake, thus the name. Panicles of white flowers, 4 to 6" long, bloom from late June into July. Thrives in moist to wet soil, but will tolerate drought as well. Likes sun or shade. AKA "16 Candles" Zones 5-8. H: 30-36 in. W: 42-48 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 pg. 28 Conradina glabra (Ships to NJ Only) This wonderfully fragrant dwarf shrubby mint is native to southeastern US and thrives in lean sandy soils. In Mid-Spring, hundreds of small lavender flowers cover the evergreen, fuzzy, gray foliage and attract butterflies. Tolerant of hot, humid summers in full sun. Zones 7-10. H: 1-2 ft. W: 1-2 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $15 Conradina glabra (Ships to NJ Only) Apalacicola False Rosemary. Very rare, found only in Liberty county, Florida. Pleasant aromatic silvery grey foliage on a shrub growing about 3 feet tall. Hardiness unknown, but at least 7-9. Conradina glabra is a Federally endangered plant and cannot be shipped outside of NJ. Zones 7-9. H: 2-3 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 10-15", 1 quart $15 Visit www.rarefindnursery.com for online ordering, plant descriptions and more. TREES, SHRUBS & VINES Conradina verticillata (Cumberland Rosemary) Conradina verticillata (Cumberland Rosemary) Cotinus coggygria 'Black Velvet' (Smoketree, Smokebush) Cornus x Variegated Stellar Pink® Lavender-pink flowers are set off by narrow evergreen foliage with a rosemary fragrance when lightly brushed. Needs a bright sunny, well drained location to be happy, but not hard to grow. Zones 6-8. H: 6-12 in. W: 1-2 ft. 3-6", 1 quart $15 NEW! An exciting variation of the highly popular Stellar Pink® dogwood. Variegated Stellar Pink® exhibits green leaves with a white margin. Soft pink flowers appear in May. The fall color is brilliant in shades of pink and burgundy. Cornus x 'Rutgan' Zones 5-9. H: 10-15 ft. W: 10-15 ft. 24-30", 3 gal. $50 Cornus florida 'Appalachian Joy' (Flowering Dogwood) Corylopsis glabrescens 'Longwood Chimes' (Winterhazel) One of our most beloved native trees, noted for spring flowers, summer foliage, fall color, and winter fruit. 'Appalachian Joy' adds powdery mildew resistance to the list, plus 4-8 "supernumerary" (extra) bracts for additional floral effect. A vigorous grower, introduced by the University of Tennessee. PP#18238 Zones 5-8. H: 20-25 ft. W: 20-25 ft. 5-6', 3 gal. add extra shipping $75 Seeds of Corylopsis glabrescens from southern Kyushu, Japan, were distributed to the US National Arboretum and in 1985 Longwood Gardens received three seedlings. One was selected as an outstanding specimen for the Gardens, because it has flowers and inflorescences larger than the type. Zones 6-8. H: 6-8 ft. W: 10-15 ft. 18-24", 1 gal. $30 Cornus florida 'Firebird' (Florida Dogwood) Corylopsis pauciflora Buttercup (Winterhazel) A striking variegated sport of 'Cherokee Brave', with bold irregular borders of creamy white leaf margins set off by green interior. New growth is deep red, pink on the white leaf areas and mildew resistant. Flowers are deep rosy pink; fall color is nothing short of astounding! Zones 5-9. H: 15-20 ft. W: 10-15 ft. 18-24", 2 gal. $60 The easiest species to fit in the smaller garden. The habit is much more dense and twiggy than the other species. The pale yellow flowers appear at the end of winter in pendulous spikes. Zones 6-8. H: 3-4 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 24-30", 2 gal. $45 Cornus florida 'Little Princess' (Flowering Dogwood) Corylopsis 'Winterthur' (Winterhazel) One of the few dwarf forms of our native dogwood, this arose as a branch sport from the popular 'Cherokee Princess'. A very heavy bloomer with multiple blooms crowding each other on the branch ends. Leaves are quite large and thick like the parent and are a rich dark green, on an upright-oval shaped tree. Zones 5-8. H: 10-15 ft. W: 8-10 ft. 24-30", 3 gal. $60 Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' (Orange-twig Dogwood) This shrubby dogwood has the most incredible winter stem color of any plant we know. After the leaves fall, the bark turns to bright salmon-orange, a beacon of hope on those dank, drizzly winter days. Zones 4-7. H: 8-10 ft. W: 8-10 ft. 18-24", 3 gal. $45 C. spicata X C. pauciflora. Produces profuse showy racemes of yellow flowers nearly two inches long. The foliage is rounded and attractive, a rich green in summer and turning a clear yellow in autumn. A probable hybrid between C. spicata and C. pauciflora, with the big flowers of the former and the floral density and compact habit of pauciflora. It is fragrant, too. Zones 6-9. H: 6-8 ft.. W: 8-12 ft.. 15-18", 1 gal. $30 Corylus fargesii (Farges Filbert) Very rare and highly ornamental small tree from China. Amazing bark peels and flakes like a mix of Acer triflorum and Betula nigra! Fast-growing with a tree-form habit with wellspaced branches. Grown from Morris Arboretum seed. Zones 5-7. H: 25-30 ft. W: 15-25 ft. 3-4', 1 gal. add extra shipping $35 Cornus sanguinea 'Winter Flame' (Red Twig Dogwood) Cotinus coggygria 'Black Velvet' (Smoketree, Smokebush) A winter kaleidoscope, with twig color ranging from yellow at the base to fiery orange and red at the tips, great in flower arrangements. Yellow-orange fall foliage, white corymbs of flowers in spring. Adaptable to many sites, from wet to dry, sun or part shade. Best color when old growth is pruned to ground level in spring. Zones 4-7. H: 6-10 ft. W: 6-10 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Steve Campbell, Sebastopol, CA. Add rich color and texture to the garden! Dark leaves and abundant flowers in May and June produce a smoky effect from the silky "hairs" that develop on the inflorescence. A great plant for difficult sites as it will tolerate poor dry soil (once established) and full sun. Deer-resistant as well. Limited quantity available. Zones 5-8. H: 8-9 ft. W: 6-7 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $25 www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | email: [email protected] pg. 29 TREES, SHRUBS & VINES Croton alabamensis (Alabama Croton) Enkianthus campanulatus 'Lipstick' (Redvein Enkianthus) Croton alabamensis (Alabama Croton) Rich apple-green leaves with silvery undersides turn fiery orange in the fall. Yellow-green flowers are produced on 1" to 1.5" racemes in late winter to early spring. Best in semi-shade and moist, well-drained soil high in organic matter. Zones 6-8. H: 6-8 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 6-10", 1 quart $15 pg. 30 Diervilla lonicera 'Wilbraham' (Low Bush Honeysuckle) This genus of eastern North American natives is a tough bunch. Not true honeysuckles, but the yellow flowers are somewhat similar. This is a Summer Hill Nursery introduction. We are probably the only mail-order source of this nice form of Diervilla from Wilbraham, Massachusetts. Zones 5-8. H: 2-3 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 10-15", 2 gal. $35 Daphne odora 'Aureo-marginata' Disanthus cercidifolius 'Ena Nishiki' Dense, mounding evergreen shrub with clusters of rosy-pink flower buds that open to white, sweetly fragrant flowers in late winter and early spring. Leaves are attractively variegated with a thin yellow margin. It needs excellent drainage, but doesn't tolerate dry soil. Best in part sun. Zones 7-9. H: 3-4 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 10-15", 2 gal. $35 A very rare variegated form of this already rare shrub in the witchhazel family with rounded 3 to 4 inch leaves resembling redbud (cercis) leaves. Blue-green leaves are bordered with a half inch wide white margin in summer and change to gorgeous red-purple and pinks in fall. Small flowers are dark purple opening in October. Zones 4-7. H: 6-10 ft. W: 4-6 ft. 2-3', 2 gal. $45 Daphne odora 'Zuiko nishiki' Edgeworthia chrysantha Japanese selection with dark green, glossy leaves and extremely fragrant pink and white flower clusters in late winter. Seems more vigorous growing and hardier than ‘Marginata’. Evergreen. Zones 7-9. H: 3-4 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 15-18", 2 gal. $35 Edgeworthias are in the same family as daphnes (but easier to grow) and bloom in the late winter or very early spring with fragrant pale yellow-lemon colored flowers. The species is quite lovely and garden-worthy, fast becoming better known in zone 6b-7a. Likes shade, moisture and good drainage but not transplanting. Zones 7-9. H: 5-6 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 24-30", 3 gal. add extra shipping $45 Daphne x medfordensis 'Lawrence Crocker' Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akabana' (not 'Akebono') Rice Paper Plant Small, glossy dark evergreen leaves form a dense mound to 12-15" tall. Super-fragrant deep satiny pink blossoms in spring, and sporadically thereafter until frost. Likes full sun to part shade; well-drained soil is very important. Originated with Siskiyou Rare Plant Nursery, and named for one of their founders. Zones 6-9. H: 12-18 in. W: 18-24 in. 6-10", 1 gal. $30 A rare and smaller, slower-growing cultivar from Japan that boasts crayon-orange flowers. Grows best in moist soil in sun or partial shade. This unusual daphne relative is a smaller shrub growing to about 5 x 5 feet. Stout branches hold whorls of leaves at the branch tips. Zones 7-9. H: 5-6 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $35 Daphne xtransatlantica Eternal Fragrance® Enkianthus campanulatus 'Bruce Briggs' (Redvein Enkianthus) Produces a mass of pale pink blooms with an intoxicating fragrance practically non-stop, hence the name Eternal Fragrance®. Bloom starts in early spring and continues on both old and new growth until hard frost. A bushy domeshaped plant, evergreen to semi-evergreen depending on climate. AKA 'Blafra' PP18361 Zones 5-7. H: 2 ft. W: 2 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $30 Weston Nurseries. NEW! A great solid-red flowered selection from Weston Nurseries in Massachusetts. We've been growing this for years as Weston's red seedling but Weston just named it recently. Plant was first selected by former Weston propagator Chris Rogers in the 80's. Zones 4-7. H: 5 ft. W: 3 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Decumaria barbara (Wood Vamp or Wild Hydrangea vine) Enkianthus campanulatus 'Lipstick' (Redvein Enkianthus) Decorate tree trunks, masonry walls or cover the ground with this under-used native vine! Beautiful thick and glossy deciduous foliage; delicate white flowers are produced on flattopped clusters in May and June. Attaches with self-clinging aerial roots. Prospers in damp to average soil, sun to shade. Easy to grow! [Limited quantity available.] Zones 5-9. H: 1020 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 18-24", 2 gal. $30 NEW! A RareFind introduction. When this seedling first bloomed the contrast of the white bell-shaped flowers with hot pink edge blew us away! Useful plant for its vertical habit, easy care and clusters of pendant flowers in May. Fall color features bright red foliage with tones of orange, yellow and purple. Zones 5-7. H: 6-8 ft. W: 3-5 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Visit www.rarefindnursery.com for online ordering, plant descriptions and more. TREES, SHRUBS & VINES Enkianthus campanulatus 'Showy Lanterns' (Redvein Enkianthus) Ginkgo biloba 'Munchkin' (Dwarf Ginkgo) Enkianthus campanulatus 'Showy Lanterns' (Redvein Enkianthus) Franklinia alatamaha 'Ben's Best' (Ben Franklin Tree) Bell-shaped flowers are larger than those of the species and are solid pink in color. Deep green leaves turn rich scarlet in autumn. 'Showy Lanterns' is also more densely branched to ground level. Zones 5-7. H: 6-8 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 18-24", 1 gal. $30 Hank Schannen named this particularly vigorous form of a legendary small tree, originally found by John Bartram during his travels. Lovely white flowers with golden centers bloom from July through September. Fall color can range from brilliant scarlet to burgundy red. Culture is similar to that for rhododendrons. Sorry we cannot guarantee this item. Zones 5-8. H: 1020 ft. W: 8-15 ft. 3-4', 3 gal. add extra shipping $65 Enkianthus cernuus var. rubens Gardenia jasminoides 'Chuck Hayes' A species somewhat similar to E.campanulatus, but smaller in all respects. Hanging clusters of beautiful deep solid red flowers. Habit is more spreading, as tall as wide, but same great fall colors of red and orange. Plant in a western exposure for maximum backlit effect. Likes sun-part shade and moist-well drained soil. Zones 5-8. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $25 If you've lusted after the powerfully fragrant double white flowers of a gardenia try this! Tops in cold hardiness, blooms over a long time and has shiny dark green leaves on a compact plant that will grow in full sun or filtered bright light. Spring planting is best. Sorry but we cannot guarantee this item. Zones 7-9. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-3 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Fothergilla gardenii 'Appalachia' Gardenia jasminoides 'Crown Jewel' A compact, stoloniferous form that produces attractive one inch rounded pom poms in spring as the foliage is emerging. In fall, the bright green leaves develop good golden-yellow coloration. Zones 4-8. H: 2-3 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 WOW! Adds 'Chuck Hayes' double flowers and cold hardiness to the compact spreading habit of 'Kleim's Hardy'. Double white, medium-sized blooms on old and new wood in mid-June; continues later than most gardenias. Lightly prune after bloom to stimulate more blossoms. PP19896 Sorry, no guarantee on this item. Zones 6-9. H: 2-4 ft. W: 2-4 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Fothergilla gardenii 'Bill's True Dwarf' Gardenia jasminoides Summer Snow® This gem of a plant is the "true" Fothergilla gardenii, with tiny 1 inch leaves and spectacular fall color. Much smaller in growth habit than all other common cultivars sold as F. gardenii. Zones 5-7. H: 2-3 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Another cold-hardy Gardenia to try for us "Northerners"! We still don't have much first hand information about the success of the other two hardy Gardenias we've been offering for the last several years 'Chuck Hayes' and 'Crown Jewell' but we're happy to try another because gardenias are so worth it! The beauty and fragrance are incomparable. cv ‘BAB1183’. Not Guaranteed. Zones 6-10. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Fothergilla gardenii 'Harold Epstein' Ginkgo biloba 'Mariken' (Maidenhair tree) A diminuitive shrub with a low, dense, mounding form that slowly reaches a height of 10-12 inches and a width of 16 to 18 inches in about five years. The white, bottlebrush like flowers are fragrant and appear in late April to early May. Zones 4-8. H: 12-18 in.. W: 2-3 ft.. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Dwarf form growing with a dense habit, usually wider than tall with a flat top. Leaves are a bit smaller than typical and branches are thicker. One of the very best dwarf forms. Zones 4-8. H: 2-3 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 10-15", 2 gal. $45 Franklinia alatamaha (Ben Franklin Tree) Ginkgo biloba 'Munchkin' (Dwarf Ginkgo) A legendary small tree originally found along the Alatamaha River in Georgia in 1770 but now extinct in the wild. Lovely white camellia-like flowers with golden centers bloom in late summer. Fall color ranges from scarlet to burgundy red. Humus-rich, acid soil with excellent drainage is required. Protect from strong winds. Sorry we cannot guarantee this item. Zones 5-8. H: 10-20 ft. W: 8-15 ft. 18-24", 1 gal. $25 The daintiest of all the dwarf selections in leaf type. Many leaves are no larger than a quarter with most being nickel size or even smaller. They are closely attached, emerging from the stem in a circular fashion making a very dense arrangement. Zones 4-9. H: 4-5 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 10-15", 2 gal. $45 www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | email: [email protected] pg. 31 TREES, SHRUBS & VINES Ginkgo biloba 'Ross Moore' (Maidenhair tree) Hamamelis xintermedia 'Angelly' Ginkgo biloba 'Ross Moore' (Maidenhair tree) pg. 32 Hamamelis vernalis 'Amethyst' Very rare variety. Todd Schaner tells the history: "This cultivar was brought to us by Ross Moore, of Moore’s Natives, Lenoir, NC who found it in a clients’ landscape. Ross tells us it is strongly weeping, unlike the other ‘Pendulous’ forms that are merely horizontal at best". Original tree was lost so mature size is unknown. Zones 4-8. H: ?. W: ?. 2-3', 3 gal. $55 A lavender-purple seedling from Tim Brotzman, named by famed plantsman Don Shadow. It becomes a rounded bush with gray-green foliage turning a brilliant scarlet in autumn. Petals are 14 mm long by 1.5 mm wide. Light purple-red flowers emit a spicy aroma in mid-winter, usually mid-February to late March here in central NJ. Zones 4-8. H: 8-10 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 3-4', 3 gal. add extra shipping $55 Gordlinia grandiflora Hamamelis vernalis Orange Sunrise™ NEW! An exciting cross between the hardy (but finicky) deciduous Franklinia alatamaha and the amenable (but not so hardy) evergreen Loblolly Bay, Gordonia lasianthus. The result grows like the proverbial "weed" with big (3-4") white flowers centered with golden stamens that are larger than either parent. Nice fall color too. Zones 7-9. H: 15-20 ft. W: 10-15 ft. 4-5', 3 gal. add extra shipping $45 Noted for its extremely prolific display in early spring of fragrant bright orange-gold flowers. Compact grower with handsome green foliage that turns burgundy-red in fall. cv. 'KLMT' Zones 4-8. H: 5-6 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 2-3', 3 gal. $55 Hamamelis mollis 'Early Bright' Hamamelis vernalis 'Quasimodo' Andrew Bunting / Scott Arboretum. Pleasantly fragrant, golden yellow flowers on one of the first varieties to bloom in early to mid-winter. Fall foliage is yellow. Registered by Andrew Bunting, Scott Arboretum, Swarthmore, PA Zones 5-8. H: 6-8 ft. W: 10-12 ft. 18-24", 2 gal. $55 Selection from a batch of seedlings. Pieter Zwijnenburg, The Netherlands. Natural dwarf selection with compact twiggy growth to only about three feet tall and wide. Fragrant amber-orange flowers in mid-winter. Zones 4-8. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 18-24", 2 gal. $55 Hamamelis mollis 'Wisley Supreme' Hamamelis virginiana 'Harvest Moon' Flowers in early through midwinter, and are a sweetly scented clear light yellow. Autumn color is yellow, on a vigorous plant of upright habit spreading with age. Zones 5-8. H: 10-12 ft. W: 8-10 ft. 30-36", 3 gal. $55 This autumn bloomer produces prolific clusters of lemon-yellow flowers along the branches for a much showier display than the usual H.virginiana. Zones 3-8. H: 15-18 ft. W: 10-12 ft. 4-5', 3 gal. add extra shipping $65 Hamamelis 'Rochester' Hamamelis virginiana 'Little Suzie' (mollis X vernalis). Fennichia. Your nose will know when 'Rochester' is blooming! The strongest scent of any witch hazel and one of the earliest, beginning to flower in early December. Clusters of coppery-orange flowers with a spreading habit.(Leaves may occasionally exhibit virus-like symptoms but this does not appear to harm plant.) Zones 5-8. H: 10-12 ft. W: 8-10 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Selected by Harald Neubauer, Hidden Hollow Nursery. Selected from a batch of seedlings in 1992 for its compact habit and shorter internodes. It flowers freely from a young age and because of the shorter internodes, the fragrant yellow flowers are packed closer together for a more dramatic effect. Zones 4-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 18-24", 2 gal. $55 Hamamelis 'Sweet Sunshine' Hamamelis xintermedia 'Angelly' Clusters of fragrant bright yellow flowers in February through March are the outstanding feature of this upright growing selection from Broken Arrow Nursery. Plant in full sun to part shade with good drainage, underplant with early spring bulbs in blue and you'll have an easy care showpiece for very little effort! Zones 5-8. H: 6-10 ft. W: 6-10 ft. 2-3', 3 gal. $55 van Heijningen. One of the finest witch hazels, with bright lemon-yellow flowers and compact growth habit. New growth is flushed coppery red, while autumn color is yellow with a hint of orange. Long-lasting blooming season, from late winter through early spring, with a strong sweet scent. Excellent cultivar for the South! Zones 5-8. H: 6-8 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 3-4', 3 gal. $55 Visit www.rarefindnursery.com for online ordering, plant descriptions and more. TREES, SHRUBS & VINES Hamamelis xintermedia 'Antoine Kort' Hamamelis xintermedia 'Antoine Kort' Kalmthout. Antoine Kort' has good clear red flowers which are curled, twisted and crimped. It flowers in midwinter with a scent which is sweet and strong. Fall color is orange red. Zones 5-8. H: 12-15 ft. W: 10-12 ft. 2-3', 3 gal. $55 Hamamelis xintermedia 'Sunburst' Hamamelis xintermedia 'Chris' (Witch Hazel) NEW! Named in 2014 by Danny de Belder, this is a seedling growing at Hemelrijk in Belgium which Chris Lane and his friend Chris Sanders have admired for years and which Danny kindly named for them. It is very floriferous, deep golden yellow color, and of full, bushy habit with some autumn foliage color. Zones 5-8. H: 6-8 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 2-3', 3 gal. $55 Hamamelis xintermedia 'Aphrodite' Hamamelis xintermedia 'Diane' A new star of the witch hazel world, from the originator of 'Angelly' and 'Aurora'. Hailed as a color breakthrough and awarded three stars at the Royal Boskoop Horticultural Society trials. Unique burnt-orange flowers on a spreading, vigorous plant flowering in the late winter. Zones 5-8. H: 7-9 ft. W: 10-12 ft. 2-3', 3 gal. $55 This is one of the best red-flowering witch hazels. More copper-red than red, with wide spreading branches. Although it tends to retain some of its leaves in winter, its fragrance, reliable and profuse bloom with great fall color make this an all-around favorite. Blooms in late winter. Zones 5-8. H: 8-10 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 2-3', 3 gal. $55 Hamamelis xintermedia 'Aurora' Hamamelis xintermedia 'Feuerzauber' Aurora' has the largest flowers of any witch hazel. The petals are yellow tinted red at the base, with a strong sweet scent. Flowers in midwinter on a shrub of upright habit when young, spreading with age. Zones 4-8. H: 1012 ft. W: 10-12 ft. 2-3', 3 gal. $55 Coppery-orange petals are suffused with red. Flowering season is mid to late winter, with orange red fall color on a vigorous plant. Zones 5-8. H: 10-12 ft. W: 10-12 ft. 2-3', 3 gal. $55 Hamamelis xintermedia 'Barmstedt Gold' Hamamelis xintermedia 'Jelena' Hachmann. Strong golden yellow flowers are tinted red at the base, providing a burst of sunshine on dreary winter days. Growth habit is upright when young, later becoming a rounded bush. Dark green foliage turns clear yellow in autumn. Zones 5-8. H: 10-12 ft. W: 10-12 ft. 2-3', 3 gal. $55 If you've only room for one witch hazel, many say this is it! Petals are a mix of red orange and yellow, glowing like copper in the distance. Vase-shaped habit, so it's great for underplanting with spring bulbs. Named by Robert de Belder for his wife Jelena, former owners of the renowned Arboretum Kalmthout in Belgium. Zones 5-8. H: 12-15 ft. W: 12-15 ft. 2-3', 3 gal. $55 Hamamelis xintermedia 'Bernstein' Hamamelis xintermedia 'Pallida' Bruns/Hachmann 1999. "Bernstein" means "burning stone" or amber in German and it's a fitting name as its flowers glow in the depth of winter. An upright, vigorous cultivar from Hachmann Nursery in Germany, introducer of 'Barmstedt Gold'. This selection has straw yellow petals with red bases appearing light orange from a distance. Zones 5-8. H: 8-10 ft. W: 7-8 ft. 3-4', 3 gal. add extra shipping $55 Formerly considered a form of H. mollis. Still widely regarded as the best light yellow cultivar for landscape use, the sulphur yellow flowers of 'Pallida' glow in the late winter garden. Sweet and strong fragrance in early to mid-winter. Zones 5-8. H: 9-10 ft. W: 10-12 ft. 2-3', 3 gal. $55 Hamamelis xintermedia 'Birgit' Hamamelis xintermedia 'Sunburst' The darkest red-flowered witch hazel cultivar introduced to date. 'Birgit' has rich purple-red flowers produced on a vigorous plant. Autumn color is butter yellow, suffused orange red. Although not highly scented, 'Birgit' will add a unique touch to your winter landscape. Zones 5-8. H: 12-15 ft. W: 10-12 ft. 3-4', 3 gal. $55 A magnificent display in mid-to-late winter, producing masses of spider-like, large-petaled, lemon yellow flowers. Habit is a narrowly upright vase shape with ascending branches. Yellow-orange to yellow fall color is very eye-catching. Zones 5-8. H: 10-12 ft. W: 7-9 ft. 3-4', 3 gal. add extra shipping $65 www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | email: [email protected] pg. 33 TREES, SHRUBS & VINES Hamamelis xintermedia 'Swallow Hayes' Hydrangea paniculata Bobo® (Dwarf Panicle Hydrangea) Hamamelis xintermedia 'Swallow Hayes' Hydrangea arborescens White Dome™ (Smooth Hydrangea) Sweetly scented, lemon to sulfur yellow flower are produced mid winter and have a faint red tinting at the base of the petals with a maroon red calyx. Growth habit is vase shaped when young, spreading more with age. Foliage emerges yellowish green, maturing to glabrous, sage-green, turning yellow in autumn. Zones 5-8. H: 8-10 ft. W: 10-12 ft. 3-4', 3 gal. add extra shipping $65 Native to the SE US, but developed in the Netherlands, white lacecap flowers provide a nice contrast to mopheads. Unlike most other H. arborescens varieties, strong stems carry the numerous dome-shaped blooms upright, even after heavy rain. Prefers shade and adequate moisture for best results; flowers on current seasons growth. AKA 'Dardom' Zones 4-9. H: 3-5 ft. W: 3-5 ft. 24-30", 1 gal. $25 Hamamelis xintermedia 'Twilight' Hydrangea macrophylla 'Hanabi' aka 'Sumida no Hanabi' aka 'Fuji Waterfall' van der Werf. This one excites us, especially after seeing it pictured in Michael Buffin's book 'Winter Flowering Shrubs'! The large red flowers produce occasional yellow petals to give a striking bi-color effect. A midwinter bloomer, it becomes a large rounded shrub. Zones 5-8. H: 10-12 ft. W: 10-12 ft. 2-3', 3 gal. $55 Hamamelis xintermedia 'Westerstede' Praised by Chris Lane for its resistance to mildew in the south and extreme cold hardiness in the north. It is often the last witch hazel to flower in our gardens. Has good fall color. Named by Heinrich Bruns and named for the town where his nursery was located. Similar color to H. 'Arnold Promise but resistant to mildew. Zones 5-8. H: 12-15 ft. W: 8-10 ft. 2-3', 3 gal. $55 Hydrangea macrophylla Let's Dance® Diva! (Lacecap) "Ginormous" baby-blue (or pink) lacecap flowers will add drama to your garden! Sepals the size of your palm and blooms as big as a dinner plate on a medium to small-sized plant make this new Proven Winners introduction a knockout! One of the Let's Dance® Series. 'SMHMLDD' PPAF Zones 5-9. H: 2-3 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $25 Hibiscus syriacus Lil' Kim™ (Rose-ofSharon) Hydrangea macrophylla Midnight Duchess™ (Bigleaf Hydrangea) Perfect for small sunny spaces near a patio or in a container! Produces small ruffled white, single flowers with a red eye from June through October on a compact plant with an upright and outwardly spreading habit. Hybridized in South Korea where it is the national flower. Attracts butterflies. Aka 'Antong Two' PP#19547 Zones 5-8. H: 3-5 ft. W: 2-4 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $25 ('Nigra' X 'White Wave'). Rinehart and Reed08. One of plant guru Mike Dirr's Royal Majestic™ Series. This beauty has black-purple stems, dark green foliage, large mauve-pink lacecap flowers has high disease, drought and heat tolerance. 'HYMMAD II' PP18282 Zones 6-9. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Hibiscus syriacus Sugar Tip® (Rose of Sharon) Hydrangea macrophylla Wedding Ring (Mophead Hydrangea) Sharon Gerlt of Independence, MO. Brightly variegated creamy-white and blue-green foliage plus lots of double clear pink flowers distinguish this eye-catching new shrub. Unlike other variegated rose-of-sharon cultivars, the flowers actually open! As an added bonus it does not produce seed, so no invasive seedlings are produced.'America Irene Scott' PP20,579 Zones 5-8. H: 4-6 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 A compact hybrid with big size flower power! A gardener's favorite with magical bicolor blooms of blue or pink. Bred to rebloom all through the season. Plant in shade, keep moist until established. Keep soil uniformly moist, but not wet. Flowers blue in acid soil. aka 'Fanfare' PP21,161. Limited quantity available. Zones 5-8. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-5 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Hippophae rhamnoides 'Sprite' Hydrangea paniculata Bobo® (Dwarf Panicle Hydrangea) Bright, silvery, fine-textured foliage makes this shrub a standout. Very tolerant of extreme cold and poor soil. Deer seem to shy away from eating white foliage. This is a male selection thus produces no fruit. Zones 4-7. H: 1-2 ft.. W: 1-2 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $20 pg. 34 Double white flowers on long stems create the explosive effect, set off by shiny green leaves. This lovely lacecap is often sold as 'Fuji Waterfall' in the US, but Barry Yinger and visiting Japanese nurserymen said 'Sumida no hanabi' is the correct cultivar name. It means "fireworks over the Sumida River" in Japanese. Zones 6-9. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Compact, upright and mounded plant habit well branched, flowers early and profusely on strong and sturdy stems that hold blooms upright; large conical flower heads with numerous white-colored sterile flowers that become red-purple. From Proven Winners. PP21,008 'ILVOBO' Zones 4-9. H: 18-36 in. W: 3-4 ft. 15-18", 1 quart $15 Visit www.rarefindnursery.com for online ordering, plant descriptions and more. TREES, SHRUBS & VINES Hydrangea quercifolia 'Munchkin' (Oakleaf Hydrangea) Ilex opaca 'Winter Sun' (Female American Holly) Hydrangea quercifolia 'Munchkin' (Oakleaf Hydrangea) Ilex glabra 'Pretty Boy' (Male Inkberry Holly) A recent release from the USNA breeding program, 'Munchkin' has been quite impressive and very popular. Significantly more compact than 'Sikes Dwarf' or 'Peewee'. Abundant 6.5" blooms are held upright above the foliage, opening white in early summer and gradually turning to medium pink. Fall foliage is mahogany red. Zones 5-8. H: 30-36 in. W: 4-5 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 If you want fruit on your female inkberries, you need a male clone in the vicinity. 'Pretty Boy' will do the job, and it's a nice plant in its own right. Very narrow (1" inch long but just 1/4" wide) dark green foliage sets it apart giving this compact grower a fine texture. Likes moist soil and tolerates part shade or full sun. Zones 5-9. H: 4-5 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 24-30", 1 gal. $30 Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' (Oakleaf Hydrangea) Ilex glabra 'Pretty Girl' (Female Inkberry Holly) Your tax dollars at work! A very popular release from the USNA oakleaf hydrangea breeding program, with large 9" upright inflorescences held above dark green foliage on a compact growing plant. A companion to 'Munchkin', with flowers that open white, turn pale pink then rose. Fall foliage turns mahogany red. Zones 5-8. H: 30-36 in. W: 4-5 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $25 A petite damsel among the inkberries, natives of the eastern US where they are found growing in damp and shady spots, often along roadsides. Leaves are set around the twigs in rosette fashion and are smaller and rounder than other inkberry clones. Prolific producer of black fruit when a male clone like 'Pretty Boy is nearby. Zones 5-9. H: 3-4 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $30 Hydrangea quercifolia Snowflake™ (Oakleaf Hydrangea) Ilex glabra 'Shamrock' (Female Inkberry Holly) A 2014 cover feature, with very distinctive and showy double flowers that continue to grow from the center, producing new bracts over older ones which later turn pink. Flower panicles have an interesting two color effect as the older bracts age. Fall color is red and peeling bark is attractive in the winter. aka 'Brido' PP3047' Zones 5-9. H: 5-8 ft. W: 5-8 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $25 One of the best selections of our native inkberry has a broad upright habit and holds its foliage at the base of the plant. Tolerates heat, drought, sun, shade and transplanting and grows exceptionally well in urban areas. A Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Gold Medal Plant Award Winner, it is pest and disease resistant. Zones 4-9. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Hydrangea serrata Tutu™ (Mountain Hydrangea) Ilex 'Jersey Sprite' (Dwarf Hybrid Holly) Abundant lace-cap blooms. The corps de ballet is in town! Beautiful swirls of soft pink sterile florets encircle the rich pink fertile flowers in a parade of twirling blooms. This charming bud-hardy hydrangea is very showy. Flowers may turn purple or blue in acidic soils. AKA 'Shojo' PPAF Zones 6-8. H: 2-3 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 One of the "Jersey Series" of diminutive hollies from Dr Orton's breeding program at Rutgers. This one has very small, prickly, twisted, dark green leaves, very congested and tightly branched habit, forming a 1' tall and wide mound. Popular for rock gardens and containers. Pricey 'cause it's slow to grow! Limited availability. Zones 6-8. H: 1-2 ft. W: 1-2 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $45 Ilex glabra 'Compacta' (Inkberry Holly) Ilex opaca 'Satyr Hill' A great selection of our native evergreen inkberry holly noted for its compact growth habit and rounded leaves. Will grow as a tight ball shape with no pruning. Females produce small, black berries in fall. Good substitution for boxwood when soil is poorly drained. We currently do not know the sex of these plants. AKA 'Squats' Zones 5-9. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 One of the top five varieties of American holly. The fruit is large, red and well distributed on the tree, which may reach 30'. Dark evergreen leaves are aptly described as "tortoise-shaped". Pinch when young for fullness. Limited quantity available. Zones 6-8. H: 8-10 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Ilex glabra 'Gold Mine' (Variegated Female Inkberry Holly) Ilex opaca 'Winter Sun' (Female American Holly) Strike gold with this sport of 'Shamrock'! Variegated inkberry hollies are rare- this is the only one we're aware of. It's very showy,with a bright yellow-gold band around the leaf margins and occasionally an entire gold leaf. Native and moisture-tolerant but needs full sun for optimum color. PPAF. Zones 4-9. H: 4-6 ft. W: 4-6 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $30 A brand new selection from Holly Ridge Nursery. Fruits are an unusual bright orange-yellow to peach color. Any male Ilex opaca variety will help provide fruit. Zones 5-8. H: 10-15 ft. W: 5-8 ft. 18-24", 3 gal. $45 www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | email: [email protected] pg. 35 TREES, SHRUBS & VINES Ilex pedunculosa (male) (Longstalk Holly) Illicium floridanum Miss Scarlett® Ilex pedunculosa (male) (Longstalk Holly) We were happy to locate a source of male I.pedunculosa plants, as this is the consort needed to pollinate females for fruit production. Males have the same medium green spineless leaves and upright, somewhat sprawling habit that's improved by pinching back the new growth. Plant within 50' of milady for best results. Zones 6-8. H: 15-20 ft. W: 10-15 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 pg. 36 Ilex verticillata 'Winter Gold' Always popular, our mature plants of 'Winter Gold', a deciduous holly with peachy-salmon (not really gold) colored fruit are absolutely spectacular! Everything else matches 'Winter Red', of which it is a branch sport. Native to moist edges of woods and swamps here in the northeast. Use 'Southern Gentleman' as pollinator. Zones 3-8. H: 7-8 ft. W: 7-8 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Ilex serrata 'Hatsuyuki' Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red' Ilex serrata is the Asian counterpart of our native Ilex verticillata. This variety is adorned with creamy white fruit. The leaves, fruit and plant size are all smaller than Ilex v. It likes rich well-drained soil in sun or light shade, not too dry. A great choice for Winter interest. Zones 6-8. H: 6-8 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Our native deciduous hollies really light up the winter garden! This is one of the very best winterberries, with large and abundant bright red fruit. The standard against which others are measured. Use 'Southern Gentleman' as pollinator. Tolerates wet feet and part shade! Zones 4-8. H: 7-8 ft. W: 7-8 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $30 30-36", 3 gal. $45 Ilex verticillata 'Goldfinch' Ilex x meserveae 'Tiny Prince' A compact winterberry, producing true gold (not orange) fruit. A spectacular contrast with red fruited varieties. This easy to grow native provides winter food for many bird species. Great for wet sites but grows in average soil too. Sun or shade. Salt tolerant as well. Pollinate with 'Jim Dandy'. Zones 3-9. H: 5-7 ft. W: 5-7 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 (sport of 'Blue Prince'). Very miniature sport of ‘Blue Prince’ – a low growing glossy evergreen mound wider than tall. This little male holly has beautiful dark blue-green spiny foliage on blue-purple stems. There is little information on the ultimate size of this plant but one thing is for sure, it's a very slow grower. Zones 5-8. H: 2-3 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 10-15", 2 gal. $45 Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy' (male Winterberry Holly) Illicium anisatum 'Pink Stars' Simpson Nursery. Jim Dandy' is a good pollinator for the early bloomers, including 'Red Sprite', 'Oosterwijk', Hoogendorn; and 'Sunsplash'. This little guy has a nice compact growth habit: 6 feet in height and spread. Incompatible with 'Winter Red' or 'Winter Gold'! Zones 4-8. H: 5-6 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 NEW! A seedling variant with increased anthocyanin pigment in the plant - first noted and commented on at The NCSU Arboretum (now the JC Raulston Arboretum) by Mike Dirr on a visit in the late 80's. New shoot growth is crimson and fades to green. Flowers are pink in the bud stage, and gradually fade to white as the flower opens. Zones 6b-9. H: 6-10 ft. W: 4-8 ft. 10-15", 1 quart $20 Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite' (Winterberry Holly) Illicium floridanum 'Alba' (Florida Anise Tree) Hampden Nursery, MA, Peter Sicbaldi. Spritelike stature to 3 feet, plus numerous, extra large berries combine to make this a super plant suitable for smaller properties. Zones 3-8. H: 3-4 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 18-24", 2 gal. $35 Small evergreen tree. The whole plant has an attractive aroma, and deer leave them completely alone! Flowers are about an inch and a half in diameter. This variety has pure white flowers as opposed to the normal maroon-red. Zones 7-9. H: 8-10 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 10-15", 1 quart $20 Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman' Illicium floridanum Miss Scarlett® This courtly Casanova squires the late-blooming ladies, including 'Shaver', Berry Nice®, 'Winter Red' and 'Winter Gold'. Tall and handsome, he grows to be approximately 10-15 feet high and wide. Zones 3-9. H: 10-15 ft. W: 10-15 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 A distinctive new selection of our southeastern native. Has a very compact rounded to upright habit. Leaves are very unique being rounded at their tips unlike other floridanums. Flowers are red and lightly fragrant there are lots of them covering the plant, probably due to the dense habit. Deer dislike the foliage. PP24640, AKA 'JCJC' Zones 6-9. H: 4-5 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 10-15", 1 quart $20 Visit www.rarefindnursery.com for online ordering, plant descriptions and more. TREES, SHRUBS & VINES Illicium floridanum 'Semmes' (Florida Anise-tree) Kalmia latifolia 'Keepsake' (Mountain Laurel) Illicium floridanum 'Semmes' (Florida Anise-tree) Jasminum nudiflorum (Winter Jasmine) This selection has the typical star-shaped flowers though in white instead of the typical deep red. They show up nicely against the dark green lance-shaped foliage. Wonderfully fragrant foliage is very resistant to deer browsing. Zones 6-8. H: 5-8 ft. W: 3-5 ft. 10-15", 1 quart $20 Winter jasmine is a new addition to our rapidly growing collection of hardy plants that flower in the coldest season of the year. Vivid yellow flowers on bright green stems open over a long period from January through March. Zones 6-10. H: 2-3 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Illicium floridanum 'Zodiac' Kalmia angustifolia (sheep laurel) NEW! Our exclusive introduction from the Henry Foundation for Botanical Research in Gladwynne, PA. Collected by Mary Gibson Henry in Bibb County, AL in 1960, the original plant is still thriving and 12'! It has narrower, pointed leaves than typical and an especially strong foliar fragrance which deer avoid. Nice red flowers. Zones 6-9. H: 5-7 ft. W: 5-7 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 A very hardy medium textured evergreen shrub native to Michigan east to Maine and down through Georgia. The foliage is a beautiful blue green color. Rose-pink flowers are borne in late June. Requires a cool, moist, acidic, organic soil for best performance. Great for naturalizing and works well with other broadleaf evergreens. Zones 2-8. H: 1-3 ft. W: 2-4 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Illicium henryi (Henry Anise Tree) Kalmia latifolia (Mountain Laurel) Glossy anise-scented evergreen foliage, dense pyramidal form and shade-tolerance, but can tolerate sun. Blooms in shades of salmon pink in late spring with some late season blooms. Excellent as a specimen or privacy screen in moist well-drained soil. A plant in central PA endured -28 F with no damage, untouched by deer! Zones 6-9. H: 5-8 ft. W: 3-5 ft. 6-10", 1 quart $20 10-15", 1 gal. $30 The fancy selections of our native Mountain Laurel have taken over the marketplace to the point where it is now very hard to find the normal species type. Well, now we have them. Soft pink buds open to white flowers. Zones 5-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 Illicium mexicanum 'Aztec Fire' Kalmia latifolia 'Bullseye' Mountain Laurel Found by JC Raulston on a Yucca Do Nursery expedition to northeastern Mexico. Distinguished by its larger flowers, which are borne on longer peduncles, thus extending the flowers further outward away from the foliage making for a more showy plant. Zones 7-9. H: 6-8 ft. W: 4-6 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 Indigofera amblyantha (Indigobush) Pale rose to deep pink pea-like flowers hang in racemes up to 5 inches long. Best noted for its very long bloom time (May to September). Flowers are followed by dark purple seed pods. The leaves are compound with 7 to 11 leaflets. It prefers well drained soil and full sun, and is drought tolerant once established. Zones 6-8. H: 4-6 ft. W: 4-6 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Deep cinnamon-purple buds open to creamy white flowers with a broad purple band on the inside, late May in NJ. A compact grower with glossy, slightly twisted foliage, reddish-bronze when new. Zones 5-8. H: 5-6 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 15-18", 2 gal. $55 Kalmia latifolia 'Firecracker' (Mountain Laurel) Jaynes. Deep red flower buds open to near white flowers which makes a showy contrast as both are present at the same time. Dark green glossy foliage provides a great backdrop. A compact plant habit and resistance to leaf spot complete the package. Prefers sun to part shade, well-drained soil. Zones 4-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $30 Itea virginica Little Henry® (Virginia Sweetspire) Kalmia latifolia 'Keepsake' (Mountain Laurel) This fabulous dwarf selection of our native sweetspire is a sport of the variety 'Henry's Garnet'. This is a great plant for covering large banks, and is also good for use in the mixed border. Fragrant 5-6 inch spikes of white flowers grace the healthy green foliage which turns screaming red in the fall. AKA 'Sprich' Zones 5-9. H: 2-3 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $25 A favorite of both RareFind staff and customers, the open flowers of 'Keepsake' are a dramatic burgundy on the inside, set off by a thin white edge. Outstanding dark green glossy foliage and a well-branched and rounded plant habit. Blooms about a week later than most other mountain laurel varieties. Zones 5-8. H: 5-6 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $30 www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | email: [email protected] pg. 37 TREES, SHRUBS & VINES Kalmia latifolia 'Minuet' (Mountain Laurel) Magnolia 'Fancy Dude' Kalmia latifolia 'Minuet' (Mountain Laurel) This is a miniature mountain laurel with small glossy leaves. The banded flowers, however, are larger than the plant would suggest. The flowers are pink in bud and fade to white with a richly colored cinnamon banding. Zones 5-7. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $30 A great textural interest plant, with tiny chartreuse-yellow leaves that turn purple in fall lending added zest to the mounding plant habit. Doesn't bloom, but deer-resistance and drought-tolerance make this a winner. Color may bleach in full sun, better in some shade. Zones 6-8. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-6 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah' (Mountain Laurel) Lonicera sempervirens 'Magnifica' (Trumpet honeysuckle) One of our favorite mountain laurels! Excellent for planting when plants will be viewed from a distance, as flowers read as a clear coral pink when open. Buds are red. Excellent glossy green foliage with reddish new growth. Plant habit is full and lush, perfect for gardens of distinction. Zones 5-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 15-18", 3 gal. $55 The trumpet-shaped, showy orange-scarlet flowers of this native honeysuckle often attract hummingbirds to the garden. The sweetly scented flowers are followed by bright red fruit, attractive to birds. Unlike Japanese honeysuckle, this is a well-behaved plant. It needs a trellis or fence for support. Zones 4-9. H: 4-10 ft. W: 4-10 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Kerria japonica 'Geisha' (Japanese Kerria) Lonicera x purpusii (Fragrant Honeysuckle) Irregular gold splotches on the leaves and fully double orange-yellow flowers in May. The flowers are less formal than the double flowers of the cultivar 'Pleniflora'. Has attractive green stems in winter for added interest. Deer resistant. Zones 5-8. H: 5-6 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $20 From late March to early April this produces clusters of powerfully fragrant, creamy white flowers. Despite the mass of flowers, berries are rarely produced. Suitable for all but the smallest of gardens, it provides both color and a wonderfully sweet scent at a time of year when most trees and shrubs are dormant. Zones 5-9. H: 8-10 ft. W: 8-10 ft. 18-24", 1 gal. $25 Lagerstroemia 'Chickasaw' Crape Myrtle Lyonia ligustrina (Maleberry) This is an adorable true dwarf crape myrtle, 20" high and 26" wide after seven years. Rose-lavender flowers, glossy dark green leaves that turn bronze-red in fall. Evaluated for 30 years before introduction and released in 1997 from the National Arboretum. Zones 7-9. H: 20-24 in. W: 26-30 in. 6-10", 1 gal. $30 Deciduous ericaceous shrub growing about the same size and general appearance as highbush blueberry. Dense clusters of small white bell-shaped flowers in May attract bees. Fall color of reds, oranges and yellows. Welldrained but moist acid soil in full sun. Native to the eastern United States. Zones 4-9. H: 6-8 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Lindera benzoin (Spicebush) Magnolia ashei (Ashe's Magnolia) Combine shade tolerance and early, fragrant flowers with radiant fall color and fruits, all on a pretty, flattened oval silhouette, and you have a first-rate ornamental. Zones 4-9. H: 8-9 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 24-30", 3 gal. $45 3-4', 3 gal. add extra shipping $55 A tropical look for temperate gardens! Huge 12" wide flowers are white, flushed purple at the base and very fragrant. Papery-textured BIG leaves up to 2' long. Hardy to zone 6 and reportedly into zone 5 as well. Blooms young, often when only 2-3' high. Zones (5?) 6-9. H: 15-20 ft. W: 8-12 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $20 Lonicera hirsuta var. hirsuta (Hairy Honeysuckle) Magnolia 'Fancy Dude' Rounded and downy bright green leaves and bright yellow, flaring tubular flowers in 2" clusters appear in late spring. Variety hirsuta is the larger-flowered New England variety of an uncommon vine native to the eastern US and Canada. Our plants grown from cuttings from the New England Wildflower Society. Zones 3-6. H: 10-15 ft. W: 10-15 ft. 18-24", 1 gal. $25 pg. 38 Lonicera nitida 'Baggessen's Gold' Our exclusive introduction for 2012 is back after an absence! Some visiting Japanese nurserymen spotted this uniquely variegated individual in a batch of open pollinated 'Big Dude' seedlings. Leaves are bordered with a wide creamy wide margin, most showy in the spring. Zones 5-9. H: 10-15 ft. W: 10-15 ft. 2-3', 2 gal. $65 Visit www.rarefindnursery.com for online ordering, plant descriptions and more. TREES, SHRUBS & VINES Magnolia 'First Love' Myrica pensylvanica (Northern Bayberry) Magnolia 'First Love' Magnolia 'Purple Prince' (M. liliflora x M. ‘Woodsman’) Ledvina. A magnolia with purple flowers similar to M. liliflora, but with greater hardiness. This magnolia has been an excellent magnolia for future hybridizing of smaller, reblooming plants. Zones 5-9. H: 10-15 ft. W: 8-10 ft. 18-24", 2 gal. $50 Tall slender very deep purple buds open relatively early, about the same time as the saucer magnolias. Insides of the flowers open light purple and quickly age to very light purple with deep purple veins while the outsides age to pinkish purple. Limited quantity available. Zones 5-8. H: 15-20 ft. W: 8-12 ft. 2-3', 2 gal. $65 Magnolia 'Genie' Magnolia 'Rose Marie' [('Sweet Simplicity' X liliflora 'Nigra') X 'Sweet Valentine']. Vance Hooper. The result of 15 years breeding M. soulangeana and M. lilliflora 'Nigra' which has resulted in a compact small tree which will reach possibly 12-15 ft in 10 years. It first flowered 2 years from seed with 6 flowers, producing over 100 flowers the following spring. Produces frequent summer flowers. 15-18" size is OWN ROOT. Limited quantities. Zones 5-8. H: 10-12 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 24-30", 1 gal. $45 2-3', 2 gal. $65 3-4', 2 gal. add extra shipping $75 Vivid rosy pink flowers are large, with nine broad tepals which open to a solid medium pink, a shade darker than 'Daybreak'. The tree blooms for up to six weeks, depending on weather. Excellent seed fertility for all you would-be magnolia breeders. Zones 5-8. H: 18-20 ft. W: 8-10 ft. 2-3', 2 gal. $65 Magnolia 'Ginter Spicy White' Magnolia 'Vulcan' A mix of a couple of native big leaf species with a shot of the Asian M. sieboldii went into this dreamy new hybrid. First bloomed in 2011 at six years of age, the very large white flowers with pink stamens and have a lemony-mint fragrance (hence the spicy). The tree was named in honor of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Zones 6-9. H: 25-50 ft. W: 20-40 ft. 18-24", 2 gal. $65 This variety starts producing blossoms at an early age and may possibly have the most brilliant reddish flowers of any magnolia. The color really pops in the garden from early to mid spring. Flowers are 10-12 inches across. The tree is slender in youth, becoming more broad as it matures. Zones 6-9. H: 10-15 ft. W: 8-12 ft. 2-3', 2 gal. $65 Magnolia grandiflora 'Bracken's Brown Beauty' (Southern Magnolia) Magnolia x loebneri 'Ruth' Spring Welcome® One of the hardiest forms of M.grandiflora, with a dense, narrow habit and pyramidal-oval shape, typically to 30' tall. Leathery evergreen leaves (to 7"long) are glossy dark green above and rusty-brown beneath. Fragrant, cup-shaped, white flowers (to 4-6" diameter) appear in late early summer, with some later flowers. Zones 5-10. H: 15-20 ft. W: 8-12 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 This introduction developed by North Dakota State University from a seedling has proven to be quite winter hardy in USDA zone 3 for the past 20 years, even after winters with temperatures down to minus 38F. The 3 to 4 1/2-inch flowers are pale pink in bud, gradually opening to pristine white. Limited Quantity Available. Zones 3-8. H: 10-15 ft. W: 8-10 ft. 15-18", 2 gal. $45 Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' Mahonia gracilipes Extremely glossy, bright green leaves with deep orangy-brown furry undersides. Flowers for many months. Rapid grower with upright, dense growth that doesn't fall apart with age. So far appears to have good cold hardiness. Considered to be the very best of the grandiflora cultivars by Pat McCracken who has a large collection. Zones 6-9. H: 12-15 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 An elegant shrub, blooming unlike most in the genus, with huge sprays of little red flowers with yellow centers instead of the typical all yellow. Flowers are followed by blue fruit. Leaves are bright white underneath. Best in part shade and moist, well drained soil. Zones 7-9. H: 3-5 ft. W: 3-5 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Magnolia kobus var. loebneri 'Wildcat' Myrica pensylvanica (Northern Bayberry) A seedling selected by Larry Langford of Gibson, Tennessee, from a batch of seed of Magnolia kobus var. borealis sent by William Seidl of Wisconsin. When the white blooms open, they resemble pompom chrysanthemums and have 52 tepals measuring 4-5 inches across. Blooms over a six-week period. A deservedly popular variety. OWN ROOT Zones 5-8. H: 10-15 ft. W: 8-12 ft. 24-30", 2 gal. $35 A tough and attractive native shrub with waxy silver-gray fruits clustered densely along the stems (on female plants). Grayish aromatic foliage covers bushy plants that spread slowly by suckering, growing 4-8' high and wide. Best with full sun and good drainage. Excellent for seaside gardens, as it is salt tolerant. Zones 4-7. H: 4-8 ft. W: 4-8 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $20 2-3', 3 gal. $50 www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | email: [email protected] pg. 39 TREES, SHRUBS & VINES Nyssa sylvatica 'Red Vain' (Black Gum or Black Tupelo) Nyssa sylvatica 'Red Vain' (Black Gum or Black Tupelo) NEW! This cultivar of our native Black Tupelo (or Black Gum) is a weeping form that is spreading and purportedly more pendulous than ‘Autumn Cascade’. Bluish-black fruit ripens in September/October and is loved by many species of birds and mammals. ppaf Zones 4a-9b. H: 10-15 ft. W: 6-10 ft. 3-4', 3 gal. add extra shipping $55 Oxydendrum arboreum (Sourwood or Lily-of-the-Valley Tree) Exceptional fall color is only one reason to grow this native. White lily-of-the-valley flowers add color in midsummer and the fall display in shades of red is hard to beat. Like most rhododendron relatives, it prefers moist but well-drained soil and will tolerate some shade. The habit may vary from shrub-like to tree form. Zones 5-9. H: 15-20 ft. W: 8-10 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $20 Pieris japonica 'Bonsai' One of the smallest pieris cultivars, this has tiny 1" dark green round leaves and dense, upright growth, reaching 2' tall in 10 years. Panicles of white bell flowers are in perfect scale. Likes shade and moist, well-drained soil. And yes, it is perfect for bonsai! Zones 5-8. H: 18-24 in. W: 6-12 in. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Pieris japonica 'Pygmaea' COOL! Tiny, half to 1 inch, narrow leaves, densely spaced, appear feathery. Erect in habit to about 3 feet in 20 years. Limited supply. Zones 5-8. H: 3-4 ft.. W: 3-4 ft.. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Philadelphus x lemoinei 'Manteau d'Hermine' Pseudocydonia sinensis (Chinese Quince) pro. Lemoine, France. This cultivar covers its arching shoots in deliciously fragrant, double, creamy-white flowers and mid-green leaves. On warm June evenings, the air is scented with the fragrance of orange-blossoms, thus the name of "mock orange". Limited quantity available. Zones 5-8. H: 2-3 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $35 NEW! Rarely offered quince that grows as a small tree. Has gorgeous flaky bark and large yellow (rock hard) fruits the size of large pears. Great fall color of bright reds and oranges. Easy to grow in full sun. Tolerates poor soils and some drought, but prefers fertile, welldrained loams with even moisture. NURSERY PICKUP ONLY. Zones 6-8. H: 10-20 ft. W: 7-15 ft. 5-6', 3 gal. $55 Physocarpus opulifolius Festivus Gold™ (Ninebark) Punica granatum var. nana prob a 'Darts Gold' seedling. This improved 'Dart's Gold' has a chunky, compact growth habit and thicker, heavier stems. The result is a sturdy plant with lots of easy color. It maintains its yellow color throughout the season. (cv. 'Bert Darts G') Zones 3-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Physocarpus opulifolius Lemon Candy™ (Ninebark) An exciting new improvement in this reliable native shrub. Gold leaf color is much brighter than the old 'Dart's Gold' and plant is considerably smaller. This is the first introduction and largest of the three dwarfs in the new Gum Drop series. (Physocarpus opulifolius 'Podaras 3') PP22362. Zones 3-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Pieris japonica 'Bisbee Dwarf' NEW! A dwarf version growing no more than 2 feet tall and wide. It never blooms so don't be expecting any! Does make a great little hardy evergreen the deer will ignore. This variety is rarely offered. Introduced by Horatio Bisbee of Ware, MA. He had bought it as one of two runt seedlings from a nursery in NJ in the 50's. Zones 5-8. H: 1-2 ft. W: 1-2 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 pg. 40 Rhamnus frangula 'Asplenifolia' (Alder Buckthorn) This dwarf pomegranate is an old variety first described in 1803. Loads of very attractive bright orange flowers in July and August followed by miniature edible fruit that remains on the plants for a long time. The leaves are small and the habit is dense making for bushy plants. Makes an excellent container plant. Zones 7-10. H: 2-4 ft. W: 2-4 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $15 Quercus greggii 'La Siberia' strain Collected from 10' tall trees in a high mountain valley in Tamaulipas, Mexico by Sean Hogan of Cistus Nursery. Our plants come from 25' trees in Portland grown from the original seed. Leaves are attractively fuzzy and crinkled. Slow-growing. Possibly hardier than zone 7. Zones (6?)7-10. H: 20-25 ft. W: 10-15 ft. 15-18", 2 gal. $35 Rhamnus frangula 'Asplenifolia' (Alder Buckthorn) A bushy deciduous and slow-growing shrub with clusters of green flowers, very attractive to bees followed by round red fruit. Grow in a shrub border or as hedging. The real story is in the leaves - finely textured, long and very thin, an antidote to masses of plump and round foliage. Easy in moist soil, full sun or part shade. Zones 2-7. H: 10-12 ft. W: 6-10 ft. 2-3', 1 gal. $25 Visit www.rarefindnursery.com for online ordering, plant descriptions and more. TREES, SHRUBS & VINES Rhus copallina 'Lanham's Purple' (Shining Sumac) Syringa vulgaris 'De Miribel' (French Hybrid Lilac) Rhus copallina 'Lanham's Purple' (Shining Sumac) Stewartia pseudocamellia (Japanese Stewartia) Semi-shiny purplish leaves enliven a plant which will not only tolerate but thrive in the poorest soil and driest soils short of a desert. Red fall color and interesting heads of fruit plus a suckering colonizing habit make this a native plant useful for tough places. Limited quantity available. Zones 4-9. H: 10-15 ft. W: 10-15 ft. 18-24", 1 gal. $25 Excellent small-to-medium sized tree, with showy white flowers centered with orange anthers produced in late June-July. With age, outer bark flakes off, revealing a smooth sinewy texture in rich shades of brownish-orange. Add a shapely pyramidal habit and freedom from pests and diseases. Zones (4)5-7. H: 1020 ft. W: 8-10 ft. 2-3', 1 gal. $35 Sambucus nigra 'Thundercloud' (Black Elderberry) Stewartia pseudocamellia var. koreana (Korean Stewartia) Add drama with dark leaves! A darker purple sport of 'Guincho Purple', Thundercloud has distinctive red flower buds which open to pale pink flowers and deep, reddish-bronze foliage. A very highly rated variety. Limited quantity available. Zones 3-8. H: 6-8 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Wonderful small tree grown for its peeling ornamental bark and its lovely white camellia-like flowers in June and July. A bit smaller growing and more cold hardy and heat-tolerant than S. pseudocamellia. Zones 5-7. H: 10-15 ft. W: 8-10 ft. 15-18", 2 gal. $35 Sassafras albidum (Sassafras) Syringa Josee™ (Reblooming Lilac) It's an Eastern US native tree that's common in natural landscapes, but tough to find in a nursery! Clusters of greenish yellow flowers in Spring; also notable for its 3 different leaf shapes, checkered bark, aromatic roots, lemony-scented leaves and knockout fall color. Zones 5-9. H: 15-20 ft. W: 8-10 ft. 18-24", 2 gal. $35 Justifiably popular, with Josee™ you can enjoy lilacs more than once a year! Re-blooms, with very fragrant single lavender-pink flowers and a semi-dwarf habit with small leaves. Deadheading (remove faded flowers), light pruning and adequate moisture promote new growth and rebloom. Best grown in full sun. aka'MORjos' Zones 2-9. H: 5-6 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 18-24", 1 gal. $30 Spiraea tomentosa (Steeplebush) Syringa oblata var. dilatata 'Cheyenne' This Eastern US native shrub is an astilbe look-alike, with spires of bright pink flowers in late summer. Undersides of leaves are covered with brownish fuzz, hence the name. Wet site tolerant and deer resistant. Will spread by seed if happy. Zones 3-9. H: 2-3 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $20 Cheyenne' is an excellent lilac for warm climates. Blooming 7 to 10 days earlier than common lilacs, it forms a symmetrical plant with pink buds opening to single light blue flowers. Very fragrant! Zones 4-8. H: 8-10 ft. W: 8-10 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $25 Stachyurus praecox 'Dappled Dawn' Syringa vulgaris 'Albert F Holden' (French Hybrid Lilac) Leaves of this late winter-early spring blooming shrub are variegated with speckles and splashes of yellow and cream. Flowers before the leaves in pendulous tassels of creamy yellow. Zones 6-8. H: 8-10 ft. W: 8-10 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Stewartia monodelpha (Tall Stewartia) A rare and lovely small tree grown for its rich smooth cinnamon colored bark, great maroon fall color and white flowers in June. The bark on younger trees peels in smaller flakes than S.pseudocamellia. The picture of elegance. Dirr states this species has excellent heat tolerance for the South. Zones 6-8. H: 10-15 ft. W: 8-10 ft. 18-24", 1 gal. $35 Very fragrant, large trusses of distinctive dark purple petals, curled to show lighter silvery backing, for a unique bi-color effect. Dark green leaves are noticeably mildew resistant. Named for wealthy mining tycoon Albert Holden, founder of the Holden Arboretum in Cleveland OH. Zones 3-7. H: 8-10 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $25 Syringa vulgaris 'De Miribel' (French Hybrid Lilac) NEW! A garden aristocrat, 'De Miribel' is a single-flowered lilac, distinct in its rich deep bluish-violet coloring. Blooms heavily, with long, slender compact flower clusters that are quite fragrant, making this one of the finest for the spring garden. Zones 3-7. H: 5-6 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $25 www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | email: [email protected] pg. 41 TREES, SHRUBS & VINES Syringa vulgaris 'Edward J. Gardner' (French Hybrid Lilac) Syringa vulgaris 'Edward J. Gardner' (French Hybrid Lilac) Sweetly fragrant flowers bloom for several weeks in late spring, considered by many to be the best double pink flowered lilac. Lilacs need full sun and like higher pH soil (acid soils can add lime) to perform their best. A tough plant that's great for colder climates. Zones 3-7. H: 8-10 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $25 Syringa vulgaris 'President Poincare' (French Hybrid Lilac) An all-time favorite, this 1913 beauty from Lemoine is very distinctive. Large panicles of deliciously fragrant and very double magenta florets, with twisted petals opening from darker reddish buds, for a nice contrast with the open flowers. A tall grower, reaching 8-12'. Lilacs appreciate sun, well-drained soil and lime. Zones 3-7. H: 8-12 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 18-24", 1 gal. $30 Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation' The most distinctive lilac, really SENSATIONAL! An outstanding dark purple flower with a white picotee edge, with large single florets. Large flower clusters with reddish-purple buds are very showy, a spectacular feature for the spring garden! If you only have room for one lilac, this is a prime contender for the spot. Zones 3-7. H: 8-10 ft. W: 10-12 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Syringa vulgaris 'Violetta' (French Hybrid Lilac) Enjoy the scent and changing colors of 'Violetta's gorgeous double violet flowers, as living heirloom and a wonderful addition to the romantic garden. Introduced by Lemoine in 1916; named for the heroine of Verdi's opera 'La Traviata'. Best in full sun, cooler climates and well-drained soil. Zones 3-7. H: 6-8 ft. W: 8-10 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $25 Syringa vulgaris 'Znamya Lenina' NEW! The name means "Banner of Lenin". It has breathtaking, intense purple-red flowers. The best of the Russian cultivars were developed by Leonid Kolesnikov (1893-1974), chiefly using Lemoine varieties. He introduced this some time before 1963. Zones 3-7. H: 6-8 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $20 Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Betsy Ross' Large single white fragrant flowers cover this multi-stemmed, rounded plant in early-mid April. Bred at the US National Arboretum for superior disease-tolerance in warmer climates. Plant in full sun and moist soil with good drainage. Higher pH (6.5-7.5) soils are best for lilacs. Zones 4-8. H: 8-10 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $25 pg. 42 Viburnum acerifolium (Mapleleaf Viburnum) Tilia cordata (Littleleaf Linden) Probably one of the best shade trees for lawns with an added bonus of fragrant flowers (adored by honeybees) in late June. Leaves are dark shiny green in summer changing to yellow in fall. Can grow 60 to 70 feet high and 40 feet wide. Zones 2-9. H: 8-20 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 4-5', 2 gal. add extra shipping $35 Trochodendron aralioides (Wheel Tree) A beautiful broad-leaved evergreen tree reaching 60'. The common name comes from the flower stamens that spread like the spokes of a wheel. Zones 6-9. H: 10-15 ft. W: 10-15 ft. 10-15", 2 gal. $50 Vaccinium corymbosum 'Blue Mystery' This variety is the result of a propagation mistake by one of our suppliers. We bought what we thought was the new variety 'Pink Champagne' but we were later informed that they were not. It does however have tasty blue fruit. Zones 4-7. H: 3-5 ft. W: 3-5 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $25 Vaccinium corymbosum 'Chandler' (C8) With fruit the size of cherries and surprisingly delicious flavor, 'Chandler' is clearly the world's largest blueberry. The bush is vigorous with large, dark green foliage and a slightly spreading habit. Zones 4-7. H: 5-6 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 10-15", $25 Vaccinium corymbosum 'Elizabeth' (Highbush Blueberry) Grow your own anti-oxidants! The balance of sweetness and tartness cannot be duplicated by any other variety. Ripens during midseason with medium-sized dark blue to black fruits. Named for Miss Elizabeth White of Whitesbog, NJ, who pioneered the improvement of blueberries as a commercial fruit crop in the early 20th century. Zones 4-7. H: 5-6 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $25 Viburnum acerifolium (Mapleleaf Viburnum) NEW! This low, suckering Viburnum is great for naturalizing in semi-shaded areas. The foliage is bright to dark green in summer. Great fall color in shades of creamy pink to reddish purple. 1-3" wide flat topped cymes of small white flowers in late May/early June attract butterflies and other beneficial insects. Dark blue berries attract birds. Host plant for the Spring Azure butterfly. Native to the eastern half of the U.S. Zones 4-8. H: 4-6 ft. W: 4-6 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Visit www.rarefindnursery.com for online ordering, plant descriptions and more. TREES, SHRUBS & VINES Viburnum carlesii 'Diana' (Koreanspice Viburnum) Wisteria macrostachya 'Blue Moon' (Kentucky Wisteria) Viburnum carlesii 'Diana' (Koreanspice Viburnum) Viburnum trilobum Redwing® (American Cranberrybush) Purple tinged new foliage and red flower buds open to pink flowers that quickly turn white. Flowers have a spicy-sweet fragrance. Berry-like drupes mature to black in late summer and are very attractive to birds. Growth habit is compact. Prune immediately after flowering. Flower buds form in summer for the following year. Zones 4-7. H: 5-6 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Native! Selected for its rapid growth rate, neat, dense habit and attractive red-tinted new foliage. Handsome white flowers in 3-4 inch diameter flat-topped clusters appear in mid May, followed by bright red fruit which lasts all winter. Birds will eat the previous year’s fruit once it softens and ferments. AKA 'J.N. Select' Zones 2-8. H: 8-10 ft. W: 8-10 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Viburnum dentatum 'Golden Arrow' (Yellow-leaved Arrowwood Viburnum) Viburnum x carlcephalum (Fragrant Viburnum) A yellow-leaved version of this stalwart native deciduous shrub. The color will be less in deep shade, so a location in semi-shade would be preferable. White flowers in May and blue fruit, produced when another V. dentatum is nearby for cross-pollination. Found by Todd Lasseigne and Jon Roethling in 2003 in Chatham County, NC. Zones 3-8. H: 6-8 ft. W: 6-10 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 A powerhouse of fragrance, blooming a week later than its parent V.carlesii (around the end of April), but possessing the same spicy clove scent. Pink buds open to large 4 to 5" wide rounded clusters of white flowers. Deciduous dark green leaves turn orange-red in Fall, with clusters of red egg-shaped fruit. Zones 5-7. H: 8-10 ft. W: 8-10 ft. 3-4', 3 gal. $60 Viburnum 'Fugitive' Weigela florida 'Sonic Bloom' (Red) A Rare Find Exclusive introduction. It comes out of hiding in May, rife with white flowers. With the first frosts, the leaves attempt to disguise themseles by developing a lustrous burgundy wine coloration that persists as the leaves are semi-evergreen. The effect is truly spectacular. Zones 6-8. H: 8-10 ft. W: 10-15 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 WOW! Impressive re-bloom makes this a knockout! Weigelas are tough plants that can handle northern cold and southern heat. Easy to grow in full sun to light shade, not picky about soil type. Deer resistant and attracts hummingbirds. Zones 4-8. H: 4-6 ft. W: 4-6 ft. 18-24", 1 gal. $25 Viburnum lantana 'Wavecrest' (Wayfaringtree Viburnum) Wisteria macrostachya 'Blue Moon' (Kentucky Wisteria) Rounded leaves somewhat fuzzy underneath, are splashed and speckled with various shades of yellow. Flat-topped white flower clusters give way to red fruits that turn black. Zones 3-8. H: 6-8 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Some great plants only come along 'once in a blue moon'! A wedding gift to a Minnesota couple survived and grew to the chimney top where it flowered that year. Clusters of fragrant blue flowers occur on the new growth starting in June. Grows quickly. Full sun and fertile, well-drained soil for best flowers. Zones 3-9. H: 20-25 ft. W: 4-8 ft. 18-24", 1 gal. $25 Viburnum nudum Brandywine™ (Possumhaw, Smooth Witherod) Magnolia 'Fireworks' and Ron Hard to beat native deciduous shrub for multi-season interest! Creamy white flowers in May, then a fall display with clusters of fruit changing from white to pink to blue. Shiny dark green leaves turn red in fall. Tolerates some shade and either wet or dry sites. Good pollinator for 'Winterthur'. aka 'Bulk' Zones 5-9. H: 6-8 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 18-24", 1 gal. $30 Viburnum sargentii 'Onondaga' Egolf. Features reddish-maroon new growth which later turns green but retaining a maroon tinge and maroon stems. New foliage continues to emerge maroon for showy contrast. Showy maroon buds open in May to lacecap inflorescences with white outer sterile flowers and rose pink central fertile ones. Red fruit is sparse. Fall color is red. Zones 4-9. H: 8-12 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | email: [email protected] pg. 43