Want to learn about some really great plants? Looking for something that’s tough as nails or incredibly rare? Visit our Plant Database to get lots of information on some of our favorite plants! NOTE: Please call the nursery to check on availability for any plant featured here: (206) 878-8761
Chief Joseph Lodgepole Pine (Pinus contorta ‘Chief Joseph’)
What a stunner! This gorgeous dwarf conifer gives amazing fall color without ever losing its leaves! The Chief Joseph Lodgepole Pine boasts lovely, light-green needles that grow in compact bundles throughout the warmer times of year. However, when the weather begins to cool, in autumn, a stunning show begins! The needles morph into a glowing … Read more »
Diablo ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius ‘monlo’)
This charming deciduous shrub brings a delightful richness to the garden landscape. Its multi-branched, upright shape holds gorgeous clusters of rich purple leaves, giving it a royal feel. In Autumn, this color only becomes richer, with added red and bronze hues that accentuate the existing plum. Diablo ninebark is a great shrub for new gardens … Read more »
Pinus aristata: Bristlecone Pine
The Bristlecone Pine has a fascinating growth habit, rising slowly and densely, often contorting and twisting. This small evergreen tree can grow to appear like a bonsai, with a very attractive, picturesque form. The dark, blue-green foliage looks wonderful in containers, on patios and, particularly, in rock gardens. Most develop a thick, whitish resin on … Read more »
Japanese snowbell (Styrax japonicus)
The Japanese snowbell is a delightful deciduous tree with a fine, dainty texture that adds depth, splendor and interest to any garden. Every spring, delicate white, bell-shaped flowers sway gently from its branches, filling the air with a light, sweet fragrance. These give way to small decorative green fruits in the summer, accompanied by lush, … Read more »
Gulf Stream Nandina (Nandina domestica ‘Gulf Stream’)
This colorful, evergreen shrub really has it all! It features a wide array of multicolored foliage throughout the year, ranging from blue-green in the summer to gold and red, especially in the winter. And new spring growth appears on the scene with coppery tints, making this plant a gorgeous ever-changing rainbow! It’s bushy, dense shape … Read more »
