Some of our favorite plants for the season!
Spotlight Plants
Burning Bush Care Guide: Growing in Wisconsin (Zone 5b)
Common NameBurning BushBotanical NameEuonymus alatusPlant TypeDeciduous shrubHardiness Zone4-8Mature Size15-20 ft tall (dwarf varieties 6-10 ft)SunFull sun to part shadeSoilAdaptable, tolerates most soil typesFall ColorBrilliant scarlet redDeer ResistantModerateNative ToNortheast Asia Why Burning Bush for Wisconsin Burning bush is one of the most reliable sources of fall color in Southeast Wisconsin. When the leaves turn in October, the entire shrub becomes a uniform, intense scarlet that nothing else quite matches. It adapts to almost any soil condition, handles urban pollution, tolerates pruning, and requires very little maintenance. There is a reason customers ask for it year after year. A note on invasiveness: burning bush is classified as invasive in several northeastern states. It is not currently banned in Wisconsin, but it does self-seed in some areas. If this concerns you,...
Contender Peach Care Guide: Growing Contender Peach in Wisconsin (Zone 5b)
Common NameContender PeachBotanical NamePrunus persica 'Contender'Plant TypeDeciduous fruit treeHardiness Zone4b-8b (thrives in Zone 5b)Mature Size10 ft tall, 10 ft wideSun ExposureFull sun (6+ hours)Soil PreferenceEvenly moist, well-drainedBloom TimeEarly springBloom...
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...
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:...