Plant Blankets For Winter

It is a large suckering shrub that can be grown as a small tree. * Cornus alba (red-barked or Siberian dogwood) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cornaceae, native to Siberia, northern China and Korea.

Formosana) or as a separate species Chamaecyparis taiwanensis; it differs in having smaller cones (6-9 mm diameter) with smaller scales, and leaves with a more acute apex. The bark is dark red-brown.

Formosana) or as a separate species Chamaecyparis taiwanensis; it differs in having smaller cones (6-9 mm diameter) with smaller scales, and leaves with a more acute apex. The bark is dark red-brown.

* The Koyamaki ( Sciadopitys verticillata ), or Japanese Umbrella-pine , is a unique conifer endemic to Japan . * It is an evergreen tree that can grow 15-27m tall, with brown main shoots bearing whorls of 7–12 cm long flexible green cladodes that look...

* The Koyamaki ( Sciadopitys verticillata ), or Japanese Umbrella-pine , is a unique conifer endemic to Japan . * It is an evergreen tree that can grow 15-27m tall, with brown main shoots bearing whorls of 7–12 cm long flexible green cladodes that look...

It is a rapid-growing, multi-stemmed, suckering, deciduous shrub that grows to a maximum size of 4-7' tall on erect, usually unbranched stems. * ‘Sibirica' is a tatarian dogwood cultivar that is noted for its brilliant red stems in winter that are particularly...

In the words of the Royal Horticultural Society, this subspecies primarily differs from species plants by having "a looser habit". It is a medium-sized deciduous shrub that is typically found in moist lowland areas, swamp borders, floodplains, shrub wetlands,...

* The crimson fall color is stunning. * A small variety with deeply cut red leaves.

* The crimson fall color is stunning. * A small variety with deeply cut red leaves.

* Fall color is sensational. * Lacy leaves of a deep red in the spring but foliage color fades to light green in early summer. * Hardier than green-leaved types.

* Lacy leaves of a deep red in the spring but foliage color fades to light green in early summer. * Fall color is sensational. Japanese Maple produces magnificent fall color and is very hardy and flexible branches making it an ideal specimen for bonsai.

Leucodermis ; family Pinaceae ) is a species of pine that occurs in the mountains of southeastern Europe. * The Bosnian Pine ( Pinus heldreichii , synonym P. * A notable specimen in the Pirin Mountains of Bulgaria, known as Baikushev's pine, is 24 metres...

Leucodermis ; family Pinaceae ) is a species of pine that occurs in the mountains of southeastern Europe. * The Bosnian Pine ( Pinus heldreichii , synonym P. * A notable specimen in the Pirin Mountains of Bulgaria, known as Baikushev's pine, is 24 metres...

Abelias are some of the most rewarding and easiest to grow shrubs, remaining evergreen in zones 8-9 and becoming deciduous in the coldest portions of their range. Prune to shape immediately after flowering as the Fragrant Pink Abelia flowers on last years...

* It is the Provincial tree of British Columbia. * It is long-lived; some individuals can live well over a thousand years, with the oldest verified being 1,460 years. * The inner bark has been used for making baskets.

* It is the Provincial tree of British Columbia. * It is long-lived; some individuals can live well over a thousand years, with the oldest verified being 1,460 years. * The inner bark has been used for making baskets.

X intermedia, source of most cultivars. * Hamamelis mollis is a species of witch-hazel native to central and eastern China , in Anhui , Guangxi , Hubei , Hunan , Jiangxi , Sichuan , and Zhejiang .

X intermedia, source of most cultivars. * Hamamelis mollis is a species of witch-hazel native to central and eastern China , in Anhui , Guangxi , Hubei , Hunan , Jiangxi , Sichuan , and Zhejiang .

* Prefers growing on a north-facing slope. * Very shade tolerant, especially when young, but growth is slower in dense shade. * It is a large evergreen tree typically up to 40-60 m tall and 2 m trunk diameter.

* Prefers growing on a north-facing slope. * Very shade tolerant, especially when young, but growth is slower in dense shade. * It is a large evergreen tree typically up to 40-60 m tall and 2 m trunk diameter.

‘Pinot Noir' is easy-to grow and forms a nice, upright bush. The flowers have a hint of pink in the petals. Like all hibiscus, grow in full sun with plentiful water and fertilizer to optimize blooming potential.

* Prefers growing on a north-facing slope. * Very shade tolerant, especially when young, but growth is slower in dense shade. * It is a large evergreen tree typically up to 40-60 m tall and 2 m trunk diameter.

We're not sure where its name originated but ‘Space Oddity' makes an attractive addition to any summer flowering container garden. The heart of the flower is deep red that graduates to light lavender-white petals.

The long purple lip has a white edge at the bottom. Syd Monkhouse has waxy, 2” flowers whose petals are green with maroon spots. There are usually 3-4 flowers per spike and flowers last about 3 weeks.

Growth slows or stops in winter. The long-lasting flowers are borne in terminal clusters and it flowers freely late winter through early summer and then sporadically into early fall.

It is native to central North America. * Spartina pectinata is a species of cordgrass known by the common name prairie cordgrass . Prefers a deep rich moist soil in sun or light shade.

It is native to eastern North America, from Minnesota and southern Ontario east to Maine, and south to eastern Texas and northern Florida. * The bark is smooth and greenish-grey, becoming shallowly fissured in old trees.