Some of our favorite plants for the season!
Spotlight Plants
Haywire Port Orford Cedar
Common Name: Haywire Port Orford CedarBloom Time: Evergreen (year-round interest)USDA Zones: 5–8 (cold-hardy enough for Southeastern Wisconsin with protection in exposed sites)Mature Size: 8–12 ft. tall × 3–5 ft. wideHabit: Narrow, upright conifer with slightly twisted, textural foliageFoliage: Blue-green, thread-like sprays that retain color all year Introduction Gardeners who want an evergreen with personality will love the Haywire Port Orford Cedar. Unlike traditional upright evergreens with stiff formality, Haywire brings a playful twist: its thread-like blue-green foliage grows in slightly irregular sprays, creating a textured, modern look. Compact in width but with strong vertical presence, it’s an excellent choice for accent plantings, narrow screens, or focal points in Southeastern Wisconsin gardens. Heritage Hill Nursery carries the Haywire Port Orford Cedar, a unique...
Red Sprite Winterberry
Common Name: Red Sprite WinterberryBloom Time: Inconspicuous white flowers in late spring to early summer (May–June)Fruit Time: Bright red berries from fall through winterUSDA Zones: 3–9 (hardy in Southeastern Wisconsin)Mature Size: 3–5 ft. tall × 3–5 ft. wideHabit:...
Red Osier Dogwood ‘Baileyi’
Common Name: Red Osier Dogwood ‘Baileyi’Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer (May–June), with ornamental fruit in late summerUSDA Zones: 2–7 (exceptionally hardy in Southeastern Wisconsin)Mature Size: 8–10 ft. tall × 8–10 ft. wideHabit: Multi-stemmed, rounded...
American Hazelnut
Common Name: American HazelnutBloom Time: Early spring catkins (March–April) with edible nuts in late summer to fallUSDA Zones: 4–9 (hardy in Southeastern Wisconsin)Mature Size: 10–16 ft. tall × 8–13 ft. wideHabit: Multi-stemmed, rounded shrub or small treeFoliage:...
Arnold Promise Witch Hazel
Common Name: Arnold Promise Witch HazelBloom Time: Late winter to early spring (February–March)USDA Zones: 5–8 (hardy in Southeastern Wisconsin)Mature Size: 12–15 ft. tall × 10–12 ft. wideHabit: Vase-shaped, multi-stemmed shrubFlower Color: Bright yellow, fragrant,...
Pink Knock Out® Rose
Common Name: Pink Knock Out® RoseBloom Time: Late spring until frost (May–October)USDA Zones: 5–10 (winter hardy in Southeastern Wisconsin with minimal protection)Mature Size: 3–4 ft. tall × 3–4 ft. wideHabit: Rounded, bushy, continuous-blooming shrub roseFlower...
North Pole® Arborvitae
Common Name: North Pole® ArborvitaeBloom Time: Evergreen (year-round interest)USDA Zones: 3–7 (exceptionally hardy in Southeastern Wisconsin)Mature Size: 10–15 ft. tall × 3–5 ft. wideHabit: Narrow, columnar evergreenFoliage: Dense, dark green, holds color through...