Plant List 2 Families and Tips

Betula nigra- River Birch

Betulaceae- tip- look for the cultivar heritage which has superior ornamental characteristics

Corylus avellana ‘Contorta’- contorted european filbert

Betulaceae- tip- deserves a more prominent place so the landscape can be easily seen up close

Parrotia persica- Persian Ironwood

Hamamelidaceae- wonderful underused but slow grossing trees, suitable for replacement for bradford pear, popular cultivar vanessa

Hamamelis x intermedia- Hybrid Witchhazel

Hamamelidaceae- witch hazel shrubs like moist soil but are considered adaptable. place in understory or full sun with adequate moisture

Ulmus parvifolia- Lacebark Elm

Ulmaceae- tip- excellent tough durable tree for problem sites, model bark excellent for winter interest

Ilex verticillata- Common winterberry

Aquifoliaceae-tip-one of the few hollie’s good for wet sites red berries on bare stems stand out in any setting.

Illicium parviflorum- Small Anise Tree

Schisandraceae- tip- shade tolerating evergreen plant to be used in shrub borders in moist corners of the landscape

Pinus bungeana- Lacebark Pine

Pinaceae- tip- patience is required takes up to 10 years for bark to exfoliate

Distylium spp. - Isu tree

Hamamelidaceae- tip- resistance to common plant disease makes a great alternative to common shrubs, can experience damage in zones 7 and below.

Heuchera spp. - Coral bells

Saxifragaceae- tip- prolong your bloom timing by supplementing moisture, southern gardens

Aucuba japonica- Japanese Aucuba

Garryaceae- tip- generally easy to grow, some root rot can be a problem. Plant in partial or full shady conditions.

Viola x wittrockiana- Pansy

Violaceae-

Helleborus orientalis- Lenten rose

Ranunculaceae- tip- true harbingers of spring, plant near walkways or patios so that spring blooms can be fully enjoyed

Arum italicum- Italian arum

Araceae-tip- best in woodland gardens and shade border areas. has potential to be invasive.

Pinus strobus- Eastern White pine

Pinaceae- tip- one of the most beautiful native pines, adds great texture to the garden

Eranthis hyemalis- Winter Aconite

Ranunculaceae- tip- wonderful for border fronts, rock gardens, and along paths or walkways

Juncus spp. - Rush

Juncaceae- tip- may be grown at the edge of a pond or water garden in boggy areas

Ajuga reptans- Bugleweed

Lamiaceae- tip- good flowering ground cover for shady conditions

Carex spp- sedge

Cyperaceae- tip- carex plays an important ecological role by providing food and habitat for wildlife including caterpillars of certain butterfly species