Today’s special is our Nikko Blue Hydrangea Plants for $4.00 Each! (HYDRANGEA mac. ‘Nikko Blue’). These are 4 to 8 inches tall and growing in 2.5 inch containers for $4.00 each!
Culture: Best grown in rich, medium moisture, well-drained soil in part shade. Tolerates full sun only if grown with constant moisture. Soil pH affects flower color (blue color in highly acidic soils and pink color in slightly acidic to alkaline soils). Add aluminum sulfate to soil to make flowers bluer or add lime to soil to make flowers pinker (add any such soil amendments to plant root zone in late autumn or early spring). Bloom occurs on old wood. Prune any time after flowering by cutting back flowering stems to a pair of healthy buds. Prune out weak or winter-damaged stems in early spring. Only winter hardy to USDA Zone 6. Can be grown in Zone 5 with winter protection (e.g., mulch and burlap wrap), but may lose significant numbers of flower buds or die to the ground in harsh winters, thus respectively impairing or totally destroying the bloom for the following year.
Noteworthy Characteristics: This big leaf hydrangea cultivar is part of the hortensia or mophead group (large sterile florets arranged in globular or “mophead”-like panicles). It is a deciduous shrub with a rounded habit which typically grows 4-6′ tall. Features clusters of pink or blue florets in large, rounded, 4-5″ panicles (corymbs) which bloom in June (often earlier than other varieties) for up to two months. Large, serrate, obovate to elliptic, lustrous, medium green foliage. Zones 6 to 9.
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*NEW* Prostrate Japanese Plum Yew - We have 23 of these available in quart containers. A lush, tropical-looking evergreen for moist but well-drained soil, usually in shade, although this selection from North Carolina seems to hold its lustrous deep green color even in full sun. It may eventually reach 4-5 feet tall while spreading 3-4 feet, but very slowly. It has upswept arching branches and spreads in an oval to rounded shape. PHS Gold Medal Plant Award winner. Zones 6-9. 
*NEW* Common Hackberry - We have 41 of these available in quart containers. Common hackberry is a medium to large sized deciduous tree that typically grows 40-60′ (less frequently to 100′) tall with upright-arching branching and a rounded spreading crown. Trunk diameter ranges from 1-3′ (less frequently to 4′). This tree is a U. S. native that is widely distributed throughout the east and midwest. Mature gray bark develops corky ridges and warty texture. Insignificant, mostly monoecious, greenish flowers appear in spring (April-May), with male flowers in clusters and female flowers solitary. Female flowers give way to an often abundant fruit crop of round fleshy berry-like drupes maturing to deep purple. Each drupe has one round brown seed within. Fruits are attractive to a variety of wildlife. Birds consume the fruits and disperse the seeds. Fleshy parts of the fruit are edible and somewhat sweet. Ovate to oblong-ovate, rough-textured, glossy to dull green leaves (2-5″ long) have mostly uneven leaf bases and are coarsely toothed from midleaf to acuminate (sharply pointed) tip. Undistinguished yellow fall color. Zones 2 to 9. 
*NEW* Willowleaf Cotoneaster - We have 30 of these available in quart containers. This vigorous evergreen shrub needs little care. White flowers appear in early summer, followed by clusters of bright red fruits. Reaches 10 to 15 feet tall and wide. Will not tolerate wet soils. Use low growing and trailing forms as ground covers. Good in zones 6 to 8. 
*NEW* Golden Times Forsythia - We have 45 of these available in 3 inch containers. This forsythia has the most attractive foliage of all the variegated forsythias. Large, brightly variegated gold and green leaves make this stand out throughout the spring and summer seasons. Grows to 6 to 8 feet. Zones 5 to 9. 
*NEW* Carolina Silverbell - We have 3 of these available in quart containers. A Southeast U.S. native, small understory tree with a broad, rounded crown or a large shrub. In the wild, Carolina silverbell typically does not exceed 35′ in height (though specimens have been found in the 80-100′ range), and is frequently shrubby in habit. Features drooping clusters (usually 2-5 flowers each) of bell-shaped, white flowers (1/2″) which appear in April shortly before or simultaneous to the point when the leaves emerge. Four-winged, brownish, nut-like fruits appear in the fall and often persist well into the winter. Dull, finely toothed, dark yellowish-green, ovate-oblong leaves (2-5″ long) turn a somewhat attractive yellow in fall, but may drop rather early. Synonymous with Halesia tetraptera (tetraptera meaning four-winged). Zones 4 to 8. 
*NEW* Sulphur Heart Ivy - We have 14 of these available in quart containers. This vigorous, evergreen, self-clinging climber, though hardy and trouble-free, should never be allowed to grow up the trunks of trees or to climb on wood. As with other Colchis ivy, leaves are aromatic when crushed. A native of Caucasus and N. Iran, the plant grows well in zones 5-10 and thrives in moist, but well drained soil soil in sun or shade. The American Ivy Society has divided ivies into several categories depending on leaf shape and type. The shapes include ivy, heart-shaped, fan, bird’s foot, and curly. The types are miniature – all plants with leaves less than 1 inch long and delicate in appearance, Oddities – having unusual shape traits such as upright or non-vining, and variegated – leaves having more than color or a single color that is not green. Zones 5 to 10. 
*NEW* Seven-Son Flower - We have 26 of these available in 2.5 inch containers. A large, fountain-shaped, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that typically grows 15-20′ at maturity with a 10′ spread. May also be trained as a single-trunk tree. Features terminal clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late summer to early fall. Flowers appear in whorls within each branched cluster, with each whorl containing 7 tiny flowers (hence the common name of Seven-son flower). Flowers are followed in fall by an equally showy (if not showier) display: small, purplish-red fruits (1/2-inch-long drupes) crowned by five very showy, sepal-like rose calyces which elongate after bloom and last into late fall. Tan bark exfoliates to reveal attractive brown inner bark, which provides good winter interest. Leaves are narrow, shiny, ovate-oblong and medium-green. This plant, native to China, is rare and may no longer exist in the wild. However, it has somewhat recently become available in commerce and is increasing in popularity as an ornamental shrub, though it may be difficult to find. It is a good source of nectar for butterflies in the fall. Zones 5 to 9. 
*NEW* Aphrodite Rose of Sharon - We have 34 of these available growing in 3 inch containers. Rose of Sharon (shrub althea) is a vigorous, upright, vase-shaped, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that typically grows 8-12′ tall. It may be trained as a small tree or espalier. Showy, hollyhock-like, 5-petaled flowers (to 3″ diameter) appear over a long, early-summer to fall bloom period. Each flower has a prominent and showy center staminal column. Palmately-veined, coarsely-toothed, three-lobed, medium green leaves (to 4″ long). No fall color. ‘Aphrodite’ is a triploid cultivar developed by the National Arboretum in the 1970′s and released to commerce in 1988. It is more compact than the species, typically growing 6-8′ (less frequently to 10′) tall. It features ruffled, thick-petaled, clear pink single flowers (to 4″ diameter) with a dark red eye. Zones 5 to 8. 
*NEW* All Summer Beauty Hydrangea - We have 116 of these available in 2.5 inch containers. ’All Summer Beauty’ is a 3 to 4 foot shrub that produces prolific flowers in a rich blue in acid soil. It may produce flowers on new growth. This deciduous, rounded shrub has ovate, toothed green leaves to 8inches long. Enormous flower clusters to 8 across bloom in summer and early fall. Lacecaps have small fertile flowers in the center of the cluster, surrounded by larger, four-petaled sterile flowers. Hortensias, also known as Mophead Hydrangeas, have clusters made up of only large sterile flowers. Pink or blue flower color is determined by soil pH. White varieties are not affected by soil pH. Hydrangeas do best in moist, well drained, moderatly fertile soil that is rich in humus. Protection from winter winds and extreme cold is best. Cultivars of Hydrangea macrophylla fall into either Lacecaps or either Hortensias. Red to pink flowers occur in alkaline soils and blue to purple flowers in acid soils. Hydrangeas can be forced to change flower color, however, this must be done before bloom begins. To make or maintain blue flowers in alkaline soils, treat with aluminum sulfate. To make or keep pink flowers in acid soil, add lime. Zones 6 to 9. 
*NEW* Silver Variegated Hydrangea - We have 4 of these available in quart containers. Bushy shrub with outstanding large, variegated green and white foliage. Beautiful lace-cap flowers of pink or gentian blue depending on soil. An accent shrub that really stops traffic. Grows to 4 feet tall. Zones 5 to 9. 
Black Chokeberry - We have 3 of these growing in quart containers. Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Tolerant of wide range of soils, including both dry and boggy soils. Best fruit production occurs in full sun. Spreads by root suckers to form colonies. Zones 3 to 8. 
Chinese Redbud - We have 17 of these available in 3 inch containers. Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Part shade is best in hot climates. Dislikes dry soils and heavy clays. Since this tree does not transplant well, it should be planted when young and left undisturbed. Zones 6 to 9. 
Red Buckeye - We have 12 of these growing in quart containers. Best if grown in average, medium moisture , well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, fertile soils. Foliage tends to scorch and generally depreciate in dry conditions. Foliage appreciates some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Can be grown from seed, and may flower as early as the second or third year. Zones 4 to 8. 
Lemon Thread Cypress - We have 7 of these available in 3 inch containers. ’Lemon Thread’ is a slow-growing, semi-dwarf, broadly-conical, shrubby variety that will typically grow to 3-5′ over the first 20 years but may eventually reach 10-12′ tall. It is noted for its bright yellow thread-like foliage. Foliage can be quite attractive in winter. Small cones appear only on mature plants. Peeling, reddish-orange bark develops on mature plants. Zones 4 to 8. 
Shadblow Serviceberry - We have 11 of these growing in quart containers. Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Tolerant of a somewhat wide range of soils. Shadblow serviceberry is a deciduous, early-flowering, large shrub or small tree which typically grows 15-30′ tall. Zones 4 to 8. 
Clethra Rudy Spice - We have 12 of these available growing in 3 inch containers. ’Ruby Spice’ is a summersweet cultivar that is most noted for its fragrant rose-pink flowers that bloom in late summer. It was discovered in 1992 as a sport of C. alnifolia ‘Pink Spire’. It is a densely-branched, rounded, suckering, deciduous shrub that typically grows 4-6′ (less frequently to 8′) tall and features narrow, cylindrical, bottlebrush-like, terminal panicles (racemes to 6″ long) of extremely fragrant rose pink flowers that bloom on the current year’s growth for approximately 4-6 weeks in July and August. Zones 4 to 8. 
Pawpaw - (SOLD OUT) Easily grown in average, medium to wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, acidic, fertile soils. Will grow in shade but becomes leggy. Pawpaw is a small understory tree or large shrub which typically grows 15-20′ tall (sometimes to 30′) and occurs in low bottom woods, wooded slopes, ravines and along streams. Often spreads by root suckers to form colonies or thickets. Large, slightly drooping, elliptical, medium green leaves (6-12″ long) retain green color well into fall before turning to a bright (but sometimes undistinguished) yellow. Cup-shaped, purple flowers (3 green sepals and 6 purple petals in two tiers) appear in spring, and give way to edible, oblong, yellowish green fruits which mature in early autumn to a dark brown. Zones 5 to 9. SOLD OUT!
Grey Dogwood - We have 39 of these available growing in quart containers. Gray Dogwood is a deciduous shrub which typically occurs in moist or rocky ground along streams, ponds, wet meadows, glade and prairie margins, thickets and rocky bluffs. It grows 10-15′ tall and features white flowers borne in terminal racemes (hence the species name of racemosa) in late spring and grayish-green, elliptic to lance-shaped leaves (2-4″ long). Foliage turns an interesting (but not always showy) dusky purplish red in fall. Terminal stems holding the flowers are distinctively red and provide interesting contrast to the clusters of small white berries which form after the flowers have dropped. Red stem color is more easily seen after the fruits are gone, and red color often persists into early winter. Zones 4 to 8. 
Faulkner English Boxwood - We have 12 of these available in 3 inch containers. Best grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers sun-dappled part shade and moist, sandy loams with a slightly acidic to slightly alkaline pH. Tolerant of pruning and shearing. Avoid cultivating around plants because they have shallow roots. Roots appreciate a good mulch (1-2 “). Thin plants and remove dead/damaged branches annually to improve air circulation. In USDA Zones 5 and 6, this boxwood is best sited in a sheltered location which protects it in winter from strong winds and full sun. Carefully remove heavy snow accumulations as quickly as practicable to minimize stem/branch damage. Zones 5 to 8. 
Scarlet Leader Cotoneaster - We have 12 of these available growing in 3 inch containers. The Scarlet Leader is a great ground cover, vigorous arching habit making a heavy mat. Dark green foliage turns red purple in winter. Bright prominent red berries. Grows to 3 feet tall and 8 feet wide. Zones 6 to 8. 
Green Gem Boxwood - We have 18 of these available in 2.5 inch containers. Best grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers sun-dappled part shade and moist, sandy loams with a slightly acidic to slightly alkaline pH. Tolerant of pruning and shearing. ‘Little Gem’ is noted for requiring little pruning. Avoid cultivating around plants because they have shallow roots. Roots appreciate a good mulch (1-2 “). Thin plants and remove damaged branches annually to improve air circulation. In USDA Zones 4 and 5, this boxwood is best sited in a sheltered location which protects it in winter from strong winds and full sun. Carefully remove heavy snow accumulations as quickly as practicable to minimize stem/branch damage. Zones 4 to 9. 
American Beech - We have 2 of these available growing in 4 inch containers. Native to eastern North America, American beech is a large deciduous tree typically growing to 50-80′ (less frequently to 120′) tall with a dense, upright-oval to rounded-spreading crown. It is a low-branched tree with its mature trunk ranging from 2-3′ (less frequently 4′) in diameter. Trunks have distinctive thin, smooth, gray bark. Ovate to elliptic dark green leaves (to 5″ long) have coarse, widely-spaced marginal teeth and prominent parallel veins, each vein ending at the tip of a marginal tooth. Foliage turns golden bronze in fall. Monoecious yellowish green flowers bloom in April-May, the male flowers in drooping, long-stemmed, globular clusters and the female flowers in short spikes. Female flowers give way to triangular nuts enclosed by spiny bracts. Beechnuts ripen in fall and are edible. Zones 3 to 9. 
Black Knight Butterfly Bush - We have 12 of these available growing in 3 inch containers. Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Becomes weedy and sparse with diminished flowering performance if not grown in full sun. Does poorly in wet conditions. In USDA Zones 5 and 6, this plant will often die to the ground in winter and therefore is often grown therein in the manner of an herbaceous perennial. Even if plants do not die to the ground in winter, they usually grow more vigorously, produce superior flowers and maintain a better shape if cut to the ground in late winter each year. Removal of spent flower spikes during the growing season will encourage additional bloom, but consider leaving final blooms in place to facilitate reseeding. Zones 5 to 9. 
Summersweet Clethra - We have 36 of these available growing in 2.5 inch containers. Easily grown in average, medium to wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Adaptive to a wide range of soil, moisture and light conditions. Prefers part shade and consistently moist to wet, acidic soils. Tolerates full shade, however. Spreads slowly by rhizomes. Zones 3 to 9. 
Smooth Arizona Cypress - We have 37 of these available growing in 3 inch containers. Low-maintenance, fast-growing evergreen tree with bluish-green to gray foliage and red, peeling bark. Full sun produces best growth results. Spring fertilization is recommended. Plant is drought tolerant once established. Low maintenance plant that requires very little pruning. Zones 6 to 9. 
*NEW* Dwarf Burning Bush - We have 3 of these available growing in quart containers. ’Compactus’ is a popular burning bush cultivar. It is a deciduous shrub which is not all that “compact” since it typically grows in a mound to 10′ tall with a slightly larger spread, though it can easily be kept shorter by pruning. It features elliptic to obovate, dark green leaves (to 3″ long) which turn bright red in fall (sometimes more pinkish in shade). Fall color can be spectacular and gives rise to the common name. Small, yellowish-green flowers appear in May but are not showy. Small fruits (1/3″ red capsules) appear in fall, but are usually hidden by the foliage. Corky bark ridges on the branches of Euonymus alatus give rise to the additional common name of winged euonymus for the species. However, the corky ridges are absent or very reduced in size on the stems of ‘Compactus’. For a truly compact burning bush, Zones 4 to 8. 
Fernspray Gold Falsecypress – SOLD OUT - This compact shrub is a miniature jewel in the evergreen crown, with a slender silhouette and soft, lemon-yellow foliage with the airy, featherlike appearance of a fern frond. Valued as a container plant, edging, and accent in the patio and other small-space settings, ‘Fernspray Gold’ is an exquisite addition to the year-round garden. Grows to 10 feet tall. Zones 4 to 8.
Delaware Valley Azalea - Azalea x ‘Delaware Valley White’, Medium- sized single white blossoms. Midseason. Moderate growing to 2 to 4 ft. tall, 3 to 5 feet wide Zone 6-9 part sun. 
Girard’s Crimson Azalea - ’Girard’s Crimson’ is an evergreen azalea (Girard hybrid) that features crimson red to purplish-red flowers, each with a vivid red blotch. It typically matures over time in a rounded compact form to 2-4′ tall and to 3-4′ wide. Single, funnel-shaped flowers (to 2 1/2″ across) bloom in clusters in mid-season to late-mid-season (May). Glossy, dark green leaves are evergreen. Leaves acquire red and copper tones in winter. Zones 5 to 8. 
*NEW* Chocolate Vine - Easily grown in most soils. Best in well-drained sandy loams with regular moisture in full sun to part shade. Prefers full sun, but tolerates close to full shade. Also tolerates some drought. Needs a support structure upon which to grow unless grown as a ground cover. For best fruit production, plant more than one vine to facilitate good cross-pollination. Many experts recommend hand-pollination. Prune as needed in late spring after flowers appear. May be cut to the ground to renovate. Foliage is semi-evergreen in warm winter climates. Grows rapidly and can suffocate shrubs or other vegetation if not kept in check. SOLD OUT!
Japanese Bloodleaf Maple - SOLD OUT. Easily grown in moist, organically rich, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers lightly sun dappled part shade. Avoid hot and dry sites. Leaves may scorch in full sun in hot southern summers. Plant in a location protected from strong winds. Zones 5 to 8. SOLD OUT
Black Chokeberry - SOLD OUT. Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Tolerant of wide range of soils, including both dry and boggy soils. Best fruit production occurs in full sun. Spreads by root suckers to form colonies. Black chokeberry is an open, upright, spreading, somewhat rounded but leggy, deciduous shrub which typically grows 3-6′ (infrequently to 9′) tall. Features clusters of 5-petaled, white flowers in spring which are followed in early autumn by blackish purple, blueberry-sized fruits which usually do not persist into winter. Zones 3 to 8. SOLD OUT.
