Abelia x 'Edward Goucher' (Pink Abelia) - Beautiful, semi-evergreen shrub with gracefully arching branches. Small bell-shaped, lilac-pink flowers. Leaves turn bronzy in fall. Useful in a border planting, divider or informal hedge. Full to partial sun. Moderate grower to 4 to 6 feet tall. 5 feet wide. Cutting grown. Zones 6-9

Abelia x grandifloria 'Kaleidoscope' (Kaleidoscope Abelia) - Bright golden-yellow variegation on medium green leaves along with brilliant red stems create a striking kaleidoscope of color. A low, compact selection for massing as a ground cover. Low compact shrub 2 to 2.5 feet tall, 3 to 3.5 feet wide. Full to partial sun. Zones 6-9

Acer palmatum var atropurpureum 'Bloodgood' (Bloodgood Japanese Maple) - Attractive foliage with burgundy-red coloring turns brilliant scarlet in fall. Interesting blackish-red bark. Slender, airy form well-suited for use as a small lawn tree or for entryways. Deciduous. Filtered sun. Moderate grower to 15 feet tall and wide. Grafted. Zones 5-8

Acer palmatum var dissectum 'Crimson Queen'(Crimson Queen Japanese Maple) - Low-branching, dwarf tree with delicate weeping affect. Holds beautiful crimson color throughout summer before dropping in fall. Well-suited for use a a small lawn tree. Filtered sun. Moderate grower to 10 feet tall and wide. Zones 5-8

Acer plamatum car dissectum 'Tamukeyama' (Tamukeyama Japanese Maple) – Mound-shaped, dwarf tree with waxy, deep red bark and graceful cascading branches. Deeply cut and dissected purple-red foliage throughout the summer changes to bright red in fall. Partial shade. 10 feet tall, 12 feet wide. Zones 5-8

Acer x freemanii 'Jeffsred' (Autumn Blaze Maple) - Brilliant, long lasting orange-red foliage on dense, upright shade tree. Vivid fall color. Branching habit makes ideal lawn tree or front yard accent. Deciduous. FuIl sun. Very fast growth to 50-60 feet tall and about 40 feet wide. Zones 3-7

Albizia julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate' (Summer Chocolate Mimosa Tree) – Cocoa colored fern-like foliage create a contrasting background to the puff-like flowers. Foliage emerges greenish-yellow before turning deep burgundy-brown as they mature. The leaves close at night and during periods of rain. Also known as Silk Tree. Full sun. 20 feet tall, 15-20 feet wide. Zones 6-9

Aucuba japonica 'Mr Goldstrike' (Mr Goldstrike Aucuba) - Beautiful leaves splashed with gold provide bold color for the shadiest areas of the landscape. Evergreen shrub. More colorful than common Gold Dust Plant. Shade. Slow grower to 4 to 6 feet tall, 4 to 5 feet wide. Cutting grown. Male. Zones 6-10

Azalea 'Gumpo Pink' (Gumpo Pink Azalea) - Single frilled pink flower with darker flakes are produced abundantly in the last spring season. Dense foliage on low dwarf plant produces a versatile landscape candidate. Late season. Prefers acidic soil. Evergreen shrub. Full to partial sun. Moderate growth 2 feet tall, 3 feet wide. Zones 7-9

Azalea 'Gumpo White' (Gumpo White Azalea) - Extend the season with this late flowering variety. Displays large, single bright white blooms with occasional reddish flecks. Dense, twiggy branches hold small deep green foliage. Evergreen shrub. Late season. Prefers acidic soil. Full to partial sun. Moderate growth 2 feet tall, 3 feet wide. Zones 7-9

Azalea x 'Girard's Hot Shot' (Girard's Hot Shot Azalea) - A prolific bloomer displays single, scarlet-orange flowers. Remains evergreen in milder climates, semi-evergreen elsewhere. Orange-red fall foliage. Midseason to late. Prefers acidic soil. Full to partial sun. Moderate growth 3 feet tall, 3 feet wide. Zones 6-9

Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy' (Crimson Pygmy Dwarf Japanese Barberry) - A dwarf, densely branched form displaying deep crimson-colored foliage all season long, best in full sun. Excellent for borders or small hedges. Deciduous. Full sun. A slow grower to 2 feet tall, 3 feet wide. Cutting grown. Zones 4-8

Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow' (Rose Glow Japanese Barberry) - Graceful branching makes a wonderful hedge, barrier planting or single accent. Deep rose-red glow over mottled white and green foliage in spring. Bright red berries in fall and winter. Deciduous. Full sun. Slow grower to 5 feet tall, 4 feet wide. Cutting grown. Zones 4-8

Betula nigra 'Cully' (Heritage River Birch) – The most prominent of all the River Birch. Faster growing with larger, glossier leaves and reddish to salmon-brown shredding bark. Small birds love the seed and trees provide shelter and nesting sites. Full sun. 45 feet tall, 30 feet wide. Zones 4-9

Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight' (Black Knight Butterfly Bush) - Spectacular color from dark, violet-purple flower spikes. Showy flowers are fragrant and attract butterflies. Good background or accent plant. May be slightly hardier than other varieties. Deciduous. Full to partial sun. Fast grower to 6 to 8 feet tall, 4 to 6 feet wide. Cutting grown. Zones 5-9

Buddleja davidii 'Pink Delight' (Pink Delight Butterfly Bush) - Conical clusters of bright pink flowers in summer emit delightful fragrance that attracts butterflies. Good background or accent plant with a compact habit of growth. Deciduous. Full to partial sun. Fast grower to 6 to 8 feet tall, 4 to 6 feet wide. Zones 5-9

Buxus microphylla 'Winter Gem' (Winter Gem Boxwood) - Excellent densely branched evergreen shrub for small hedges. Among the hardiest of boxwoods, retains its dark green velvety foliage color in winter. Full to partial sun. Moderate grower to 4 to 6 feet tall and wide. Cutting grown. Zones 5-9

Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata' (Variegated English Boxwood) - Small dark green leaves are bordered by an irregular creamy white variegation. Easily pruned into topiary shapes or a formal hedge. Also good for foundation plantings. Evergreen shrub. Full sun or part shade in hot, dry climates. Slow growth to 5 to 8 feet tall and as wide. Zones 5-9

Cercis canadensis 'Covey' (Lavender Twist Redbud) – Weeping, contorted limbs form an umbrella shape that are covered in pinkish-purple flowers in early spring. Heart-shaped leaves follow the blooms and often turn a colorful yellow in fall. Full sun. 8 feet tall, 8 feet wide. Zones 4-9

Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula' (Weeping Nootka Cypess) - Medium to large size pyramidal evergreen tree has drooping branchlets that drape from spreading and uncurved branches. Protect rich green foliage from drying winds. Outstanding graceful accent. Full sun. Slow-growing 30 to 45 feet high, 10 to 15 feet wide. Cutting grown. Zones 5-8

Chamaecyparis pisifera filifera 'Golden Charm' (Golden Charm Thread-Branch Cypess) - Compact, erect, cone-shaped shrub with bright, golden-yellow new foliage. Excellent mop-headed accent plant that makes a nice background border or small hedge. Evergreen. Full sun. Slow grower to 5 to 6 feet tall, 7 to 8 feet wide. Cutting grown. Zones 4-8

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Vintage Gold' (Vintage Gold Cypress) – Bright golden, fine textured, feathery foliage that holds its color well and does not fadein the summer or winter. A dwarf, slow growing, mounding evergreen shrub. Year-round interest. Full sun. Slow grower to 2 feet tall, 2 feet wide. Zones 3-8

Cornus alba 'Sibirica' (Red Twig Dogwood) - Current year's growth features outstanding coral-red branches on a multi-stemmed shrub. Yellowish-white flowers are followed by small blue berries. An effective winter accent. Deciduous. Full to partial sun. Moderate growing to 9 feet high, 5 feet wide. Cutting grown. Zones 2-8

Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea' (Yellow Twig Dogwood) - Bright yellow stems on the younger growth of this many-stemmed bushy shrub are striking during winter. White, star-shaped flowers are followed by white fruit. Excellent for moist situations. Deciduous. Full to partial sun. Moderate growing to 6 to 8 feet high, 7 to 9 feet wide. Cutting grown. Zones 2-8

Cytisus x praecox 'Allgold' (Allgold Scotch Broom) - Lovely, long sprays of pea-like bright yellow flowers make this an excellent choice for mass planting. Beautiful rounded habit of dense, green branches with tiny green leaves. Deciduous. Full sun. Fast growing 5 to 6 feet high, equal width. Cutting grown. Zones 6-9

Deutzia 'Kolmaspri' (Spring Sensation Deutzia) – Arching branches are graced from the base to tip with a profusion of white flowers. Stunning when branches can arch over a stonewall or in a mixed border. Very graceful and carefree, the branches are lovely in a flower arrangement. Full sun. 5 feet tall, 5 feet wide. Zones 5-8

Erica x darleyensis 'Mediterranean Pink' ( Mediterranean Pink Heather) - Popular plant that establishes quickly for a fine, dense ground cover or border. Mounding, evergreen shrub with terrific winter color, its rosy-lavender flowers last through early spring. Full to partial sun. Moderate grower to 1 foot high, 3 feet wide. Cutting grown. Zones 6-8

Euonymus japonica 'Chillip' ( Chillip Euonymus) - Beautiful, variegated, broadleaf shrub. Rapid growth is important for privacy screening hedge. Tolerance of salt spray makes superior coastal evergreen for smaller scale windbreaks. Leaves are dark green in center with cream colored edging to create a warm mint tone. Evergreen. Full sun. Rapid growth to 12 feet tall by 6 feet wide. Zones 6-9

japonica 'Green Spire' (Green Spire Euonymus) - Well-behaved plant for dense, narrow hedges or screens. Makes a great clipped hedge requiring minimal care for a formal appearance. Naturally narrow habit of growth adapts to small spaces. Evergreen. Full to partial sun. Moderate-growing to 6 to 8 feet tall, 1 to 2 feet wide. Cutting grown. Zones 6-9

Euonymus japonica 'Silver King' (Silver King Euonymus) - Excellent hedge plant with attractive, silvery-white variegation to the leaf margins adds unique color and texture to the landscape. Can be grouped to form a low screen. Tolerates poor soils, heat. Evergreen. Full sun. Moderate grower to 6 feet tall, 3 feet wide. Cutting grown. Zones 6-9

Euonymus kiautschovicus 'Manhattan' (Manhattan Euonymus) - Makes a fine choice for a sheared hedge, informal screen or espalier. This handsome shrub has a neat formal appearance. Dark green leaves back fall's attractive pinkish fruit. Evergreen. Full sun. Fast grower to 6 to 8 feet tall, 5 feet wide. Cutting grown. Zones 5-8

x 'Meadowlark' (Meadowlark Forsythia) – Brilliant yellow flowers in early spring. Hardiest of all forsythias with bud set at extremely cold tempatures. Fast growing with a semi-arching habit. Best flowering if planted in full sun. Full sun. 8 feet tall, 10 feet wide. Zones 3-9

Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty' (August Beauty Gardenia) - Prolific spring bloomer with large, sweetly fragrant, velvety white flowers. Lustrous foliage on a rounded evergreen shrub, useful as a low hedge, screen or accent for entryways. Full to partial sun. Moderate grower to 5 feet tall, 3 feet wide. Cutting grown. Zones 8-11

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmer' (Endless Summer Hydrangea) - Clear blue mop-head blooms turn pink in alkaline soils. Deadhead. Foliage is mildew resistant. Cold hardy addition to dappled shade. Flowers on new wood. Deciduous. Shade or part shade. Moderate growth to 5 feet tall and wide. Zones 4-9

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Penny Mac' (Penny Mac Hydrangea) - Clusters of deep blue mop-head flowers bloom repeatedly. Excellent for protected foundation plantings, outdoor living areas, and shaded borders. Deciduous. Partial sun. Moderate growing to 4 to 6 feet tall, 3 to 4 feet wide. Zones 5-9

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Monred' (Red 'N Pretty Hydrangea) - Superb shrub for accent, specimen or border use in semi-shaded areas; desired for the splendid, abundant, showy flower clusters. Handsome foliage on boldly branched, mounded form. Partial sun. Moderate growing to 4 to 6 feet tall, 3 to 4 feet wide. Cutting grown. Zones 5-9

Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil' (Sky Pencil Japanese Holly) - Slow-growing evergreen shrub with a narrow, columnar form, just right for placing into small areas. Dark glossy green foliage holds its color year-round. Outstanding for use as a vertical accent in shrub plantings. Full sun. Grows 6 to 8 feet tall, 2 to 3 feet wide. Zones 5-9

Ilex aquifolium 'Argenteo Marginata' (Variegated English Holly) - Popular selection with shiny, dark green leaves edged with creamy-white margins. Pyramidal grower brightens winter gardens with showy red berries. Male English holly pollenizer needed for berry set. Full to partial sun. Moderate grower to 15 to 20 feet tall, 8 to 12 feet wide. Cutting grown. Zones 6-9

Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Boy' (Blue Boy Holly) - Handsome hedge, background plant or specimen desired for its rich deeply colored foliage and stems. Excellent pollenizer for nearby female Hollies. Evergreen. Full to partial sun. Moderate grower to 6 to 8 feet tall, 3 to 6 feet wide. Cutting grown. Zones 5-9

Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Girl' (Blue Girl Holly) - Hardiest of the hollies! Handsome hedge or specimen displays a profusion of bright red berries fall through winter. Use Blue Boy holly as a pollenizer for berry set. Displays dense blue-green foliage. Full to partial sun. Moderate grower to 6 to 8 feet tall, 3 to 6 feet wide. Cutting grown. Zones 5-9

Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' (Blue Star Juniper) - Attractive sparkling foliage on dense spreading and mounding branches. Creates a colorful contrast. Use as a rock garden or low border plant. Evergreen. Full sun. Slow grower to 2 to 3 feet tall, spreads 3 to 4 feet wide. Cutting grown. Zones 4-8

Juniperus virginana 'Blue Arrow' (Blue Arrow Juniper) - Cold hardy. Variety produces bright blue foliage on tight, narrow, upright form. Ideal for spatially challenged screening. Excellent in symmetrical pairs or as a single specimen. Evergreen conifer. Full sun. Moderate to slow growth 12 to 15 feet tall, just 2 feet wide. Zones 4-9

Kalmia latifolia 'Minuet' (Minuet Mountain Laurel) – Clusters of pale-pink buds open to cinnamon-red banded blossoms backed by glossy greenfoliage. Dwarf habit makes it ideal for an understory plant. Flowers are a nectar source pollinators and evergreen foliage provides shelter for birds. Partial shade. 3 feet tall, 3 feet wide. Zones 5-9

Lagerstroemia 'Gamad' (Cherry Dazzle Crape Myrtle) - Leaves emerge bronze, maturing dark green, followed by masses of brilliant red flowers and red-purple foliage in fall. Mass plantings, shrub borders. Compact, slow growing habit to 4 to 5 feet tall. Disease resistant. Full sun. Deciduous. Zones 6-9

Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit II' (Dynamite Crape Myrtle) - Attractive ornamental shrub or small tree with smooth, peeling bark. Showy, ruffled, fire red flowers bloom all summer followed by vibrant orange-red fall foliage. Excellent for color in the landscape. Full sun. Deciduous. Moderate growth 15 to 20 feet tall, 10 to 15 feet wide. Zones 6-9

Lagerstroemia indica 'Pocomoke' (Pocomoke Crape Myrtle) - A unique dwarf size, multi-stemmed shrub with panicles of dark rosey pink flowers that bloom throughout the summer. The dark green foliage turns rich bronze-red in fall. Cold hardy. Use as accent or massed in borders. Full sun. Deciduous. Grows 3 to 5 feet tall, 4 to 5 feet wide. Zones 6-9

Microbiota decussata (Siberian Carpet Cypress) – A vigorous, evergreen groundcover with bright green, scale-like foliage that becomes brownish-purple in winter. An adaptable plant that contrasts well with broad-leaved shrubs or perennials. Partial shade. 2 feet tall, 8 feet wide. Zones 3-7

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki' (Goshiki False Holly) - Lovely new selection with new growth tinged with pink and orange maturing to creamy-yellow over the dark green leaves. The Japanese name refers to the five foliage colors. Makes a great evergreen accent. Full to partial sun. Slow-growing compact mounding habit to 4 to 10 feet tall and wide. Cutting grown. Zones 6-9

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Seward' (Summer Wine Ninebark) – Pinkish-white button like flowers in summer backed by stunning, deep burgundy foliage. Most attractive against plants with yellow-green foliage. Compact habit with handsome peeling bark. Full sun. 5 feet tall, 5 feet wide. Zones 4-9

Picea glauca 'Conica' (Dwarf Alberta Spruce) - A perfect cone-shaped dwarf conifer displaying dense gray-green needles which are soft to the touch. Makes a formal statement in the garden. Full to partial sun. Slow growing to 6 to 8 feet tall, 4 to 5 feet wide; larger with age. Cutting grown. Zones 2-8

Picea abies 'Pendula' (Weeping Norway Spruce) - Choice evergreen accent with weeping spreading branches. Needles have excellent rich green color. Grown on a stake to feature the pendulous nature of the branches. Full sun. Slow growing to 3 feet high if staked, with trailing branches to 10 feet wide. Cutting grown and grafted. Zones 2-8

Picea pungens 'Globosa' (Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce) - Globe-shaped evergreen shrub is dwarf, flat-topped and densely branched. Bright blue needles hold their color all year but are brighter in summer. A unique accent for that special spot. Full sun. Slow grower to 3 to 5 feet tall, 5 to 6 feet wide. Grafted. Zones 2-8

Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire' (Mountain Fire Pieris) - Beautiful fiery red new growth matures to lustrous deep green. A prolific producer of broad, pendulous white flower clusters. An excellent shrub for foundation planting or landscape groups. Evergreen. Partial sun. Slow grower to 6 to 10 feet tall and wide. Cutting grown. Zones 5-8

Pinus mugo 'Pumilio' (Dwarf Mugo Pine) - Popular dwarf conifer displaying dark green needles on its shrubby habit of broadly spreading branches. Useful for rock gardens, mass plantings, and in groupings with broadleaf plants. Full sun. Slow grower to 3 to 5 feet tall, spreads 6 to 10 feet wide. Zones 2-7

Potentilla fruticosa 'Goldfinger' (Goldfinger Potentilla) - A versatile small shrub producing large, rich yellow, buttercup-like flowers in summer. Finely textured dark green foliage on a mounding form. Use as a colorful accent in shrub borders. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate, mounded growth to 3 feet tall, 4 feet wide. Cutting grown. Zones 3-7

Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken' (Otto Luyken English Laurel) - Lush-growing evergreen shrub with abundant showy white flower spikes and small black fruit. Excellent broad hedge, background or screen. Full to partial sun. A dwarf form growing to 3 feet tall, 6 feet wide. Cutting grow. Zones 6-9

Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan' (Kwanzan Flowering Cherry) - A lovely lawn specimen that puts on an incredible early season show with clusters of large, double deep pink blooms backed by bronzy-red new growth. Upright, vase-shaped branching habit. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate grower to 20 to 25 feet tall, 15 to 20 feet and more wide. Grafted. Zones 4-8

Prunus subhirtella 'Snofozam' (Snow Fountains Flowering Cherry) Masses of snowy white flowers adorn graceful, cascading branches in spring. Green foliage turns golden-orange in the fall. Ideal as a focal point for small gardens. Full sun. Zones 5-8

Prunus x cistena (Dwarf Red-Leaf Sand Cherry) - Prized for its masses of light pink flowers and deep purple foliage. Small black fruit follows flowers. A beautiful accent plant either as a multi-trunked or single trunked shrub or single trunked specimen tree. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate growing shrub to 6 to 10 feet tall, 6 to 8 feet wide. Cutting grown. Zones 2-8

Rhododendron x 'Nova Zembla' (Nova Zembla Rhododendron) - Deep red flowers bloom heavily in mid-spring. Exceptional shrub for borders, foundation planting and screens. Thrives in a woodland. Prefers acidic soil. Evergreen shrub. Partial sun. Fast growth 5 to 7 feet tall and wide. Zones 4-8

Rhododendron x 'P.J.M.' (P.J.M Rhododendron) - Durable variety with small early trusses of bright lavender-pink blooms contrasting with mahogany-brown winter color of rounded leaves. Stands up to heat as well as cold. Rated above average. Partial sun. Slow grower to 3 to 5 feet tall, spreading wider. Zones 4-8

Rhododendron x 'Purple Gem' (Purple Gem Rhododendron) - Dense-growing, dwarf shrub valued for its purple-blue flowers and azalea-like foliage. Some protection from winter wind is helpful. Partial sun. Slow growing to 2 feet tall, 3 feet wide. Zones 4-8

Rosa 'WEKcisbako' (Home Run Rose) Single fire engine red petals that is an offspring of the Knock Out Roses. Very resistant against black spot & powdery mildew. Almost always in bloom. Full sun. 3 feet tall, 3 feet wide. Zones 4-9

Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' (Nishiki Willow) Eye-catching deciduous leaves on uniquely colored, salmon-pink branches. Mottled, green and white variegated summer foliage turns soft, salmon-pink in fall. A stunning landscape addition. Full sun. Zones 5-9

Sambucas nigra 'Eva' (Black Lace Sambucus) – Lemon scented, pink blossoms backed by finely cut foliage that is so intensely purple, it appears to be black. Reddish-purple berries emerge in the fall. Stunning color contrast. Full sun. 5 feet tall, 6 feet wide. Zones 5-8

Skimmia japonica (Japanese Skimmia Female) - Attractive, many branched dome-shaped mound displays clusters of fragrant yellowish-white flowers followed by bright red fruit when pollenizer is present. Prefect low hedge for walkways. Evergreen. Partial sun. Slow grower to 2 to 5 feet tall, 3 to 6 feet wide. Cutting grown. Zones 7-9

Skimmia japonica (Japanese Skimmia Male) - Handsome evergreen shrub forms a many-branched, dome-shaped mound. Rich green leaves back large clusters of very fragrant flowers. This form acts a pollenizer to the female forms. Partial to full shade. Slow growing to 2 to 5 feet tall, 3 to 6 feet wide. Cutting grown. Zones 7-9

Spiraea x bumalda 'Goldflame' (Goldflame Spirea) - Bronzy new growth in spring matures to soft yellow-green handsomely backing the crimson blooms in summer. Fall foliage color is coppery-orange. Great in the foreground of shrub borders. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate grower to 3 to 4 feet tall, spreads wider. Cutting grown. Zones 4-9

Spiraea x bumalda 'Monhub' (Limemound Spirea) - Bright yellow foliage matures to yellow-green in summer and turns a coppery-orange in fall. Pink flowers in summer. Heat tolerant once established. Compact habit. Deciduous. For a formal apperance, shear annually after flowering. Full sun. Moderate grower to 3 feet tall, 4 feet wide. Cutting grown. Zones 3-9

Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly' (Charles Joly French Lilac) – Pyramidal clusters of extrmely fragrant, double, magenta flowers in spring. Upright deciduous shrub with heart-shaped, bright green leaves. Good in groups or as a screen or hedge. Full sun. 10 feet tall, 8 feet wide. Zones 4-8

Syringa patula 'Miss Kim' (Miss Kim Lilac) – Lavender buds open to very fragrant rosy-lavender flowers with white highlights inside that gently fade. A small-leaved deciduous shrub: excellent foundation plant or hedge. Full sun. 8 feet tall, 5 feet wide. Zones 3-8

Thuja 'Green Giant' (Green Giant Arborvitae) – A vigorous evergreen with glossy green foliage year-round that maintains its pyramidal shape. It is generally disease-free and deer resistant and is a suitable alternative to leyland cypress and hemlocks. Excellent windbreak, privacy screen or specimen plant. Full sun. 50-60 feet tall, 15-20 fett wide. Zones 5-8

Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' (Emerald Green Arborvitae) - Narrow, densely branched pyramidal form displaying rich emerald green foliage. Holds its foliage color throughout winter. Excellent evergreen hedge or screening plant. Full sun. Moderate grower to 15 feet tall, 3 to 4 feet wide. Cutting grown. Zones 4-8

Thuja orientalis 'Westmont' (Westmont Arborvitae) - Compactly branched evergreen shrub prized for its globe shape and dark green foliage tipped with bright yellow coloring spring through fall. Use in pairs or groups, in a border, or in formal rows. Full to partial sun. Slow grower to 3 feet tall, 2 feet wide. No pruning necessary. Cutting grown. Zones 6-9

Viburnum plicatum tomentosum 'Popcorn' (Popcorn Viburnum) – Profuse clusters of small, popcorn-ball-shaped blooms line each branch in spring. Attractive, deeply-veined green foliage turns red to purple in fall. Lovely hedge or foundation plant. Full sun. 6 feet tall, 6 feet wide. Zones 5-9

Weigela folrida 'Verweig' (My Monet Weigela) – A dwarf variegated Weigela with magenta flowers. Variegation changes depending on light exposure. In shade, variegation will be whiter than the pink variegation if in full sun. 2 feet tall, 2 feet wide. Zones 4-8

Yucca filamentosa 'Golden Sword' (Golden Sword Yucca) - A rosette of yellow-centered sword-like green leaves topped by tall spikes of fragrant, ivory white blooms. Forms dramatic clumps with age. Use to create contrasting textures as a garden accent. Evergreen. Full sun. Forms clumps to 3 to 4 feet tall, 5 feet wide, flower spikes 4 to 6 feet tall. Division and tissue culture. Zones 4-9