Some of our favorite plants for the season!
Spotlight Plants
Evergreen Magnolia
Evergreen Magnolia, also known as Southern Magnolia, is a majestic tree known for its large, glossy leaves and fragrant, creamy-white flowers. This evergreen tree adds year-round beauty to the garden with its striking foliage and blooms. In the winter, the deep green leaves provide a lush backdrop, while the large flowers add a touch of elegance in the warmer months. Native to the southeastern United States, Evergreen Magnolia thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It is relatively low-maintenance, requiring occasional pruning to maintain its shape and remove dead or damaged branches. In Cedarburg, this tree can serve as a stunning focal point in the garden. Evergreen Magnolia is valued for its ornamental qualities and adaptability. Its large size and lush foliage make it an excellent choice for providing shade and creating a focal point in the...
Gold Cone Juniper
Gold Cone Juniper grows to 5’ tall with a 2’ spread, making it a great choice for a low hedge. It does well in a wide range of soils, but make sure it is well drained, and give it full sun for the best colors. Foliage starts as a wonderful shade of yellow in spring,...
Blue Star Juniper
Blue Star Juniper is naturally turquoise so don’t worry about beauty with this plant. Growing to about 2’ by 2’ at maturity this will be an excellent accent piece in borders or planted near other plants to provide a popping contrast. As an evergreen, it will retain...
Accolade Elm
The Accolade Elm is a beautiful shade tree that provides dappled shade throughout the summer. This tree stands up well to disease, so don’t worry too much about Dutch Elms. You won’t have to worry about drought or pests either. Give it full sun and eventually you’ll...
Little Spark Spirea
Little Spark Spirea is a smaller shrub, growing to about 24” tall and 30” wide. New growth starts orange before going to yellow. In summer you’ll have a bunch of beautiful pink flowers. Trim them off once they’ve faded and it will bloom again for you. Give it full sun...
London planetree
London planetree is a towering species, growing up to 100 ’ tall, with an average spread of 80 ’. The bark is wonderfully unique, reminiscent of a beech tree, but with extra splashes of color. It doesn ’t mind getting wet, but only tolerates slight drought. Give it...
Double Play Big Bang Spirea
Double Play Big Bang Spirea is a great flowering shrub. Give it full sun and a well-drained soil and it will do wonders. The leaves start orange in spring and transition to yellow as summer approaches, when it grows beautiful pink blooms. Growing to 3’ tall and 3’...