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New Spring leaves emerge with a velvety blend of burgundy-purple; then mature to deep green. Slower growing that many oaks and unfortunately, this cultivar has become quite scarce in the trade. But then again, oaks are at times, not the easiest or most successful grafts. Deciduous; to 25 ft tall. Minimum...

Finely cut leathery fern-like leaves are shorter, narrower, and greener than that of Quercus 'Pinnatifida' though similar in other ways. Ultimately this tree will reach 75 – 100 ft. tall, with a similar spread. Make this a legacy tree for your grandchildren. Meanwhile, enjoy it as a small tree with interesting leaves as...

Loose clusters of delicate, soft yellow, lightly fragrant flowers are held above medium green textural foliage — sweetness in the form of a flower. To 6 inches tall. Minimum temperature: -30° F

These creamy yellow-eyed posies emerge from an unusual light green ruff of surrounding leafy sepals. Long-blooming in spring — a Victorian favorite. As always, well-draining cool soil is the order of the day for Primulas. These are divisions from yellow blooming seedlings from Barnhaven. Mature size: to 8 inches Tall Minimum temperature:...

Tasmania has truly sent us her best in this alpine mint. Such an ornamental and tidy evergreen with very pretty, frilly, lavender-white flowers dotted with gold and purple amid finely-textured minty leaves. You'll enjoy it no end! It's particularly successful in the maritime Pacific Northwest. Mature size: 3 feet tall &...

On the market for a while but it's still a dandy specimen for the spring garden with its flared, brilliant blue flowers of a rarely found penetrating lapis lazuli-blue. Blooms early through late spring. The dark green, semi-evergreen fuzzy leaves don't even try to compete with the dazzle of the flowers. Mature size:...

These sweet, pale pink, centerless flowers have overlapping petals with tips that are stained deep pink. They're slightly scented to some noses. They love gritty soil and a regular watering in summer. Very high on the cuteness scale, they form a nice, thick colony covered with blooms, or just look darling filling...

Dissected, pinnate, ferny leaves are flaming red, yellow, and orange all summer, and brighter yet in autumn. Birds love the huge, felty, conical, red fruit. An extravagant plant! and compatible with a semi-tropical look. Small tree/large shrub — you decide. Mature size: 5 – 7 ft tall. Minimum temperature: -40º F (Pictured with Salvia...

Shiny, brassy, densely-petaled yellow flowers bloom in late spring among mounds of very incised, mottled leaves — one bright textural delight! The yellow petals become light green toward the center. This is as optimistic as a flower can get! Slowly spreading, so have no fear. Rare. Mature size: 12-24 in T x 12...

Double pink, pendent flowers are profuse on this Northwest native that's delightful to native enthusiasts and posy gardeners alike! It blooms a bit later than the species; a succession bloom of Ribes would be a lovely thing. Hummingbirds would be grateful if you kept them in nectar for a nice long period! Deciduous; mature...

'Vampire' is a Dancing Oaks Nursery selection, very large, upright in a strong, broad vase shape. Its flowers are 8-inch long pendent racemes of luminous crimson that hummingbirds and you will absolutely love! This one is striking from any distance and floriferous in sun or partial shade. Get one for your color...

Large, luscious, deep rose-purple gloxinia-like flowers with yellow and white spotted throats festoon this clumping perennial. The leaves are deeply toothed on lax stems and the late spring to summer bloom hangs downward with an outward projecting opening. While vaguely reminiscent of foxglove (on steroids) it is, in fact, unrelated—oh,...

A handsome and "eversilver" mound of fine foliage sends up cheery crisp white daisies in summer. Appreciates well-drained soil. Mature size: 1ft x 1ft Minimum temperature: 15° F

Upright and deciduous, Chaparral Currant loves the sun if planted near the coast, or part shade if planted inland. In either case, provide well-draining soil. The foliage is pungently fragrant, and when it has fallen, the peeling bark is attractive. Pretty pink dangling flower clusters appear in very early spring....

'Claremont' has large, pendent racemes that are a pretty mix of lighter pinks and white in early spring on an upright shrub. Pink buds and new foliage begin to appear in mid-March and the shrub is in full bloom late March to early April. Full shrub photos taken first week of...

Golden-yellow pinnate leaves are brilliant against a dark background or awash in low morning or evening light. It's a beacon in the landscape and works well as a shade tree that doesn't cast dark shade. This tough tree grows 35 ft tall x 25 ft wide. Panicles of fragrant white flowers make it a refreshing...