Hakuro Nishiki Willow Tree doesn’t really mind what kind of soil you put it in, so long as it’s well drained and fertile. With a max height of 6′ and a spread of 7′ this tree can fit most anywhere. It won the Award of Garden Merit for its beauty and grace throughout the seasons and lives up to the billing. In spring new sprouts will show themselves in a pink, before turning to white, and eventually green in summer. In fall you can expect a brilliant show of yellow. For winter all that new growth of the year will become a terrific shade of red, bringing an accent of life and serenity to your property year-round. You’ll want fertile well drained soils for the best results, and plenty of sunshine for this centerpiece. Best of all this variant is low maintenance, so you can sit back and enjoy it without much work.
Snippet Lime Weigela is a wonderful pink flowering shrub. You won’t need to deadhead or prune if you don’t want to, as it blooms on old and new wood alike in late spring and again in late summer to early fall. It grows easily in most soils and deer and rabbits won’t bother it. Fully grown it will be about 2′ tall. Learn more here.
Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower is an award-winning flower known for its incredible depth and range of colors, but perhaps more importantly its low water needs. It likes drier soils that aren’t extremely fertile. It’s great for wildflower gardens, or any area you want to make less manicured and more natural, and to attract pollinators and hummingbirds. It is extremely hardy, so don’t worry about pests, drought, or even the occasional wet spell.
Techny Arborvitae is a beautiful evergreen tree, perfect for creating privacy and borders in a yard. It is 15′ in height and 8′ wide at maturity. It tolerates wet conditions but doesn’t like to be dry. You won’t need to worry about wind too much either, as it stands up great to wind throw. Easily shaped and a beautiful color, this tree will provide everything you need for a hedge.
The Czechmark Trilogy Weigela is a stunning assortment of colors. The blooming flowers begin as white before transitioning to pink and ends with red, but all three colors will be present at once for a unique aesthetic. It grows to about 3′ in height. You’ll need full sun and moderately acidic soils, but nutrient and water needs are moderate. Learn more here.
