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Very early reddish flowers on medium-sized trees with corky bark. Small leaves. (See DIR)

Hardiness

Zones 6–9

CAUTION. A striking shrub (tropics) or possibly a perennial in the Nettle family. Large bold heart-shaped leaves and showy clusters of white berries on purple stems close to the main stem. This vigorous and bold plant reportedly planted as a trespass deterent in Central America should not be planted where contact with the stinging hairs could inflict painful reactions to unintended victims. Tucuman Province.

Hardiness

Zones 8–9

Mexican Buckeye is a deciduous small tree or large shrub has pink flowers in spring before the compound leaves emerge. When in flower it suggests Redbud (Cercis). The fruit consists of three marble size poisonous seeds in woody capsule. It is an adaptable large shrub for sun or semi-shade. It is soil tolerant if soil is well-drained. This native of Texas and Mexico is not related to the true buckeyes (Aesculus) but to the Soapberries (Sapindus).

Hardiness

Zones 7–9

Height

12–15 ft.

Spread

10–12 ft.

California Laurel or Myrtlewood is a medium size dense evergreen tree with glossy leaves and rounded habit of growth. The leaves have a strong pungent odor when bruised. Grown as an ornamental tree in Oregon and northern California. The beautiful wood is valued for fine woodworking and is sold in many places in southwestern Oregon. Little-known in the southern U.S. but well worth trying here.

To 4 feet. Small blue leaves, small edible fruit. (See F&J)

Hardiness

Zones 8–10

Bold foliaged shrub (tropics) or perennial in the Nettle family. Sometimes known as ãFlameberryà for the abundant and showy very small orange berries held in clusters close to the main stem. May have some ãstinging nettleà qualities but much less than U. baccifera. From rich moist forest environment. Tucuman Province.

Hardiness

Zones 8–9

Sometimes put in the genus Glandularia, this low growing South American perennial Verbena has dissected leaves and clusters of bright crimson or scarlet flowers. Our stock is raised from seed we collected in steep, rocky, overgrazed pastureland above the town of La Carolina, in San Luis Province, Argentina. This low-growing warm climate perennial should be planted in a sunny location in well-drained soil and kept free of competing plants. It could be a rock garden plant in warm regions. Flowers don't get any more red than this !!

Hardiness

Zones 8–11

Height

2–4 in.

Spread

15–20 in.

This is a large imposing native perennial with pointed, toothed leaves 2'- 4'long in whorls around stem. It bears tiny pink flowers in dense racemes in late summer. Plant it in moist, fertile soil in a sunny site. A good plant for the back of the border. Native to eastern North America.

Hardiness

Zones 4–8

Height

4–6 ft.

Spread

3–4 ft.

A splendid large deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub producing very large "snowball" globes of sterile flowers which are first green and then white giving a great show in late spring. Allow ample space in sunny to semi shady location with good, well-drained soil. Native to China and a great Viburnum for the South.

Hardiness

Zones 6–9

Height

10–15 ft.

Spread

6–8 ft.

Bloom

Red

Evergreen shrub which is hybrid between V. rhytidophyllum and V. utile. Fast growing, hardy, and probably better landscape shrub than either parent. Dark green shiny leaves. Slightly fragrant flowers pink in bud opening white in spring. (See DIR)

Hardiness

Zones 5–8

Height

6–10 ft.

Spread

6–10 ft.

Closely related to V. cassinoides. Birds enjoy fruit. (See DIR, F&J, HRT, O&T)

Hardiness

Zones 5–9

Bloom

Red

Dr. Michael Dirr (Manual of Woody Landscape Plants) highly recommends this "tremendous" introduction from Don Egolf's breeding program at U.S. National Arboretum. 'Shasta' is a large deciduous shrub with very showy white clusters of sterile and fertile florets atop spreading branches. A big plant, it needs space and a fertile well drained soil in sun or semi shade. Doublefile Viburnum is native to eastern Asia.

Hardiness

Zones 5–8

Height

8–10 ft.

Spread

12–15 ft.

Bloom

Red

Smaller version of 'Shasta'. Same brilliant white flowers on horizontal branches. (See DIR, HRT, F&J)Birds enjoy fruit.

Hardiness

Zones 5–8

Bloom

Red

Dense, mounded, compact form to 6 feet. Burgundy leaves in fall. Typical white flowers. (See DIR, F&J, HRT)Birds enjoy fruit.

Hardiness

Zones 5–8

Bloom

Red

A choice small tree somewhat like Viburnum prunifolium. It is tardily deciduous with glossy leaves. It bears clusters of white flowers followed by blue-black fruits which are eaten by birds. This is an excellent small specimen tree with year-round interest for sun or light shade. Buds are covered with a deep rich rusty-brown pubescence. Withstands drought quite well. Plant in sun or semi shade with well-drained soil.

Hardiness

Zones 5–9

Height

15–20 ft.

Spread

10–12 ft.

Bloom

Red

An attractive somewhat pendulous form of our native Walter Viburnum. Viburnum obovatum and its selections are becoming increasingly popular landscape plants, especially in Florida. This selection by Nancy Bissett at The Natives Nursery in central Florida was introduced by Woodlanders. This native evergreen Viburnum species with small leaves, clusters of white flowers, and black fruits is native to swamps and lowgrounds but makes a good ornamental shrub in landscape situations. It was virtually unknown as a horticultural subject when first offered by Woodlanders in the 1980's.

Hardiness

Zones 8–9

Height

10–12 ft.

Spread

6–8 ft.

Bloom

Various

Narrow-leaved variety. See V. nudum for culture. Birds enjoy fruit. (See DIR, F&J, HRT, O&T)

Bloom

Red

Don Shadow says this cultivar holds its rich red fruit all winter. Fruit sets best when pollinated by another cultivar. The form is compact and upright. More upright form, excellent fruit production. Birds enjoy fruit. (See DIR, F&J, HRT)

Hardiness

Zones 5–8

Narrow evergreen leaves. Parent of many cultivars.

Hardiness

Zones 6–8

This medium to large shrub can become almost tree-like. It has lustrous dark green leaves which often hold on until late November. Seneca is the result from a self-pollination of V. sieboldii. Selected for abundant, large, pendant inflorescence and red fruit on red pedicels which are attaractive to birds but may persist for 3 months. This selection from the U.S. National Arboretum is of an Asian species.

Hardiness

Zones 4–8

Height

12–18 ft.

Spread

12–15 ft.