Relandscaping Wish List

     Introduction
     Groundcovers
     Hostas
     Ferns

     Other Perennials
     Biennials and Annuals
     Vines
     Shrubs and Trees

We are considering these shrubs and trees. These do not die back to the ground when they go dormant, so the branches provide winter interest after the leaves fall.

Click on a plant's picture to learn about it at Dave's Garden — a green border means we already have the plant.

Shrubs and Trees

Witch Hazel

Hamamelis virginiana

Shrub

10-15'

Sun to Partial Shade

Lacy branches grown in vase-like form. Egg-shaped leaves to 6" long. Yellow to orange fall foliage.

Yellow ribbon-like petals. October.

Alba Rose

Rosa X alba 'White Rose of York'

Shrub

6-8'

Full sun -- shade tolerant at base.

An old garden rose with climbing annual canes. Can train to trellis.

Clusters of small, very fragrant flowers. Dense if 6 hours of full sun. Blooms only in late spring.

Cornelian Cherry Dogwood

Cornus mas

Tree

20-30'

Sun to Partial Shade

Tall shrub; small, multi-branching tree. Leaves are oval, 3-4" long, turn reddish in fall.

Masses of long-lasting yellow umbels cover the naked branches in early spring. Scarlet fruit in late summer attracts birds.

Oregon Grape, Holly Barberry

Mahonia aquifolium

Shrub

3-6'

Sun to Partial Shade

Evergreen. Shiny holly-like leaves, turn bronze-purple in fall. Very sharp spines. Keep pruned to 3'

Clusters of fragrant, yellow flowers. Late winter or early spring.

Mountain Laurel

Kalmia latifolia

Shrub

Partial to Full Shade

Evergreen, leathery leaves.

Profuse white or pink blooms in late spring.

Red Baneberry

Actaea rubra

Shrub

24-36"

Light Shade

Deep-green divided leaves.

White flower globes in spring. Bright red berries through the fall, from late smmer.