Itea
Virginia Sweetspire ‘Henry’s Garnet’
These commonly called Virginia Sweetspire are erect, rounded, broad spreading shrub with arching branches. Typically grow to 3-4′ tall with a similar spread. Features fragrant tiny white flowers which cover the shrub with bloom in late spring to early summer. Long period of fall color with leaves often persisting on the plants until early winter. Shrub boarders, open woodland gardens, foundations or hedges. Also a good selection for wet location such as low spots or stream margins. 24-30″ plant
Full Sun • Part Shade
Virginia Sweetspire ‘Little Henry’
This shrub is native to east coast wetland areas from New Jersey south. Small, fragrant white flowers are borne on short upright spikes in late spring to early summer. Fall color is wonderful scarlet-red, and of long duration. Dwarf Variety. 30-36″ plant
Lilacs
Miss Canada Lilac
Syringa “Miss Canada”. Miss Canada Lilac. A graceful shrub with arching branches, grows 6-9′ tall by 5-8′ wide. Foliage is dark green, turning light yellow in the fall. Prolific bright-pink flowers start mid-June. A reasonably compact lilac for the smaller garden. 3-4′ plant
Deer Resistant Plants • Wildlife Attraction
Miss Kim Lilac
Syringa Patula ‘Miss Kim’. Miss Kim Lilac. Compact lilac bush grows about 5′ tall and wide, dark green leaves and pale-lavender flowers in late spring. Plant near walkways or sitting areas to enjoy fragrance! 24-30″ plant
Deer Resistant Plants
Mountain Laurel
Mountain Laurel ‘Bullseye’
Banded crimson on white flowers mid-late Spring. Deer Resistant! Mountain laurels are somewhat demanding shrubs. Cultural requirements are similar to azaleas; acidic soil, early-mid afternoon shade/part shade, and partly moist, semi-well draining soil. Effective watering is crucial in dry periods. 15-18″ plant
Deer Resistant Plants • Native Trees & Shrubs • Wet Locations • Partially Shaded Areas
Mountain Laurel ‘Elf’
Dwarf, broad leafed evergreen shrub. Moderate grower to 2-3′ wide and high. Can mature to 4′ in optimum conditions. Light pink buds open in May to form clusters of off-white, bowl-shaped flowers (1/2-3/4″ across) which typically cover the shrub for several weeks. Deer resistant! Mountain laurels are somewhat demanding shrubs. Cultural requirements are similar to azaleas; acidic soil, early-mid afternoon shade/part shade, and partly moist, semi-well draining soil. Effective watering is crucial in dry periods. 15-18″ plant
Partial to Full Sun • Wildlife Attraction
Mountain Laurel ‘Olympic’
Two tone flower. Purple band wraps around white flower. Gorgeous flowering shrub. Very deer resistant. Prefers part shade. Grows approx 4′ tall Mountain Laurels are somewhat demanding shrubs. Cultural requirements are similar to azaleas; acidic soil, early-mid afternoon shade/part shade, and partly moist, semi-well draining soil. Effective watering is crucial in dry periods. 18-24″ plant’
Part Shade • Shade
Mountain Laurel ‘Pink Charm’
Kalmia latif. ‘Pink Charm’. Pink Charm Mountain Laurel. Compact broadleaf evergreen with glossy, dark green leaves. Covered with dark pink buds that open into five-sided, cup shaped silvery pink flowers in spring. Mountain laurel are highly adaptable to a wide variety of conditions, including wet, dry, sun and shade. Grows 5-8′ tall and wide. 24-30″ plant
Part Shade • Wildlife Attraction
Nandina ‘Heavenly’ Bamboo
Nandina Domestica. ‘Heavenly’ Bamboo. Great foundation plant! Pest free, maintenance free semi-evergreen. Leaves emerge green-bronze in spring, color varies throughout the year green to bright red in fall. 5′ tall and wide. Great in any environment. 18-24″ plant
Deer Resistant Plants • Native Trees & Shrubs • Wet Locations • Partially Shaded Areas
Photinia ‘Red Tipped’
Large shrub that can be trained as a tree. dark green leaves and white flowers May-June. Turns reddish bronze in fall. Grows about 10-15′ tall. 4-5′ plant
Colorful Autumn Foliage • Formal Clipped Hedge