Some of our favorite plants for the season!
Spotlight Plants
Neon Burst Dogwood Care Guide: Growing in Wisconsin (Zone 5b)
Common NameNeon Burst DogwoodBotanical NameCornus alba 'ByBoughen'Plant TypeDeciduous shrubHardiness Zone2-7Mature Size5-6 ft tall, 5-6 ft wideSunFull sun to part shadeSoilAdaptable, tolerates wet soilBloom TimeLate spring (white)Fall ColorVivid redDeer ResistantYes Why Neon Burst for WisconsinNeon Burst brings two seasons of standout color. The chartreuse-gold foliage lights up the landscape from spring through summer, then turns vivid red in fall. Hardy to Zone 2, it laughs at Wisconsin winters. Tolerates wet soil where many shrubs would struggle. The red stems provide winter interest after the leaves drop. A compact, manageable size that fits most residential landscapes. Planting InstructionsWhen: Spring or fall.Where: Full sun for the best gold color. Tolerates part shade. One of the few shrubs that handles consistently moist soil.How: Standard planting. Tolerates clay and wet...
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:...
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,...