This shrub contains long, arching shoots that fill the air with a fruity scent from summer to autumn. It is vigorous and undemanding and will continually send up new shoots. Plant in spring or fall.
Buttonbush is usually found in mucky swamp areas that are usually to wet for other perennial species to establish and thrive, despite this they will grow just about anywhere they are planted. The Buttonbush is an exceptional species for wildlife and pollinators.
Magnolia "Leonard Messel"
Regular price
$40.00
Magnolia loebneri
Magnolia "Leonard Messel" is a cross between Magnolia kobus and Magnolia stellata 'Rosea'. Leonard Messel is valued due to it's medium growth rate as well as it being less susceptible to late spring frosts when compared to other varieties. Flowers are bicolored with rosy-purple undersides and white topsides.
Magnolia "Royal Star"
Regular price
$40.00
Magnolia stellata ‘Royal Star'
Mature Height : 10 to 20 feet
Mature Width : 8 to 15 feet
Culture :
Best grown in moist, organically rich, well-drained loams in full sun to part shade. Best flowering in full sun. Appreciates consistent and even moisture in summer. Generally intolerant of soil extremes (dry or wet).
Description :
It is a small deciduous tree that typically grows 15-20’ tall with a spreading, rounded crown. It is also often grown as a large oval to rounded shrub. It is noted for its compact size and late winter to early spring bloom of star-shaped white flowers. Each flower typically has 12-18 narrow strap-like tepals.
Information source: Missouri Botanical Garden https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c119
Pussy Willow
Regular price
$13.00
Salix discolor
The Pussy Willow produces very unique silver, velvety, upright flowers that are used widely in fresh and dried flower arrangements. This native deciduous shrub is often found in meadows and fields and around ponds, lakeshores and swamp edges.
Redbud
Regular price
$10.00
Cercis canadensis
The redbud is a tree that is valued far more than its small size. Some might suggest no less than “one of our most beautiful native trees”. What makes the redbud so special is its gift of spring color and its hardy adaptability. Many landscapes are made all the more beautiful with the addition of this Redbud, which is distinguishable by divided, multiple trunks and a graceful, rounded crown. It generally has a short, often twisted trunk and spreading branches.
Redbud "Midnight Express"
Regular price
$37.00
Cercis canadensis
The Redbud is considered one of America's most beautiful native trees and the Midnight Express variety only strengthens that claim. It provides all of the same wildlife benefits and springtime flowers as the traditional Redbud but adds deep burgundy leaves in summer which turn a gold streaked burgundy in the fall.
Silky Dogwood
Regular price
$8.00
Cornus amomum
The Silky Dogwood is a large shrub grown in an upright rounded form. When young the stems are a stunning bright red in the fall, winter and early spring turning to a reddish brown come summer. As it matures, the stems remain the reddish brown year round until eventually maintaining a gray pigment. Although sometimes mistaken for Red Osier Dogwood, the brown pith and blue toned fruits distinguishes this from its lookalike. Although highly tolerant of shade, they do not thrive well in droughty conditions.
Hibiscus moscheutos or Swamp Mallow is a perennial plant plant found in swampy forests and wet meadows across the U.S.. It grows between 3 and 7 feet tall with a spread of 2 to 3 feet. From July to September it produces 4 to 8 inch flowers which are an excellent source of pollen and nectar for birds, bees and butterflies.
