2023 Dayton Nursery Catalog

Leucothoe Fetterbush

decidua Pendula zones 3 - 7 j % &

Luminous, lime green foliage brightens the weep ing Larix in early spring and persists through sum mer. In fall, needles turn golden before dropping to reveal tawny twigs. As trees age, branches divide and the tree ’ s girth increases. Prefers moist soil in summer. Height/Spread: varies with culture

An Ericaceous plant that likes peat moss. Grows best in a protected area receiving morning sunlight in moist, acidic soil. Starts blooming in April. Zones 5 - 8 p a & axillaris Coast Leucothoe This low - growing evergreen shrub has a spread ing, vase - like shape and will mature slowly. Heather - like white flowers bloom in May. New growth emerges in various shades of pink, white and green and turn a purplish - bronze hue in winter. Height: 3 - 4’, Spread: 5 - 6’ 013535 C2 $32.99 axillaris Curly Red zones 6 - 9 j p a Enjoy four seasons of beauty, color and texture with this uncommonly pretty shrub. Spring and summer are abuzz when unique twisted leaves of orange - red cover the plant, changing to deep green and shades of scarlet red later in the sea son. In fall and winter, the foliage takes on hues of purple and red. Small, red berries accompany the colorful show late in the year, giving birds some thing to snack on. In the spring, small white flowers open. Height: 15 - 18” 026413 C2 $32.99 Variegata Variegated foliage of yellow, green & pink turning purple in fall and winter. Height: 7’, Spread: 6’ 030136 C2 $32.99

015767 C2½ $69.99 000728 C3 $142.99 decidua Varied Direction –Not Pictured zones 2 - 7 j a

Vigorous, spreading habit that produces robust twigs that propel the branches up and out, in— that ’ s right—varied directions. Golden tan branch es arch down and cover the ground in a unique configuration for each plant. Bright green spring foliage changes to gold in autumn before needles fall. Height/Spread: varies with culture 034020 3’ BB $139.00 kaempferi Jacobsen ’ s Pyramid zones 3 - 7 j a A very narrow upright form of Japanese Larch. The branches all grow upward and are covered with bright green needles. Very nice vertical focal point. In fall, the needles turn an amazing bronze orange color. Height: 14’, Spread: 3’ 032195 C3 $109.00 kaempferi Wolterdingen zones 3 - 7 j a The compact, spreading Larix provides exception al seasonal interest for small landscapes and rock gardens. In early spring, soft, new, blue - green needles emerge and continue through the growing season. In fall, needles change to rich yellow be fore they fall to show off ornamental, reddish brown branches with scales reminiscent of an armadillo. Height: 4’, Spread: 8’ 034270 C3 $142.99 laricina Blue Sparkler zones 3 - 8 j a Bright blue - green needles are displayed in tight circles, giving the impression of a blue sparkler. Dense and broadly upright. Foliage changes to yellow in fall before dropping. Great for small gar dens. Grows to 3' tall by 2½' wide in 10 years. Height: 12’, Spread: 5’ 032196 C6 $149.00 Lespedeza Bush Clover Easily grown in well - drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best flowering is in full sun. Avoid over fertilization. Blooms on new growth, so prune as needed in late winter to early spring.

‘ Pendula ’

Photo courtesy of Oregon State

‘ Jacobsen ’ s Pyramid ’

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Photo courtesy of Iseli Nursery

axillaris

‘ Wolterdingen ’

thunbergii Gibraltar zones 4 - 8 j p % 2

In full bloom, the rosy - purple, pee - like flower - laden stems arch downward with a fountain - like grace, often to the point of nearly lying on the ground. Height: 4 - 5’, Spread: 4 - 10’ 026884 C1 $11.99

‘ Curly Red ’

‘ Blue Sparkler ’

‘ Gibraltar ’

‘ Variegata ’

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