Some of our favorite plants for the season!
Spotlight Plants
Plant Spotlight: Gold Cone Juniper
Accent Plant: Use as a vertical highlight in mixed borders. Foundation Plantings: Brightens corners and entryways. Rock Gardens: Perfect for smaller spaces with well-drained soils. Containers: Excellent for year-round interest in patio pots. Companions: Pairs beautifully with dark evergreens like spruce, broadleaf shrubs like hydrangea, or perennials such as coneflowers and ornamental grasses. Seasonal Calendar (Wisconsin) Spring: Golden new growth emerges. Fertilize lightly if needed. Summer: Color remains strong in full sun. Water during extended droughts. Fall: Golden tones fade slightly, but upright form remains neat. Winter: Columnar shape and evergreen color add structure against snow. Troubleshooting Fading Color: Usually caused by insufficient sunlight. Relocate to a sunnier site for brighter gold tones. Browning Branches: Can result from poor drainage. Ensure soil is...
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...
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...