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BROADLEAVED EVERGREEN
ABELIA
(Caprifoliaceae)
L/U: mass planting or solitary
Abelia 'Edward Goucher' (Pink Abelia)
H:60-90cm Z:6 *O.C. 1m (3)
Small, compact shrub with shiny, pointed foliage and lilac-pink flowers
throughout summer.
Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy Abelia)
H:1.2-2.00m Z:5 *O.C. 1.2m (3)
Small, pointy-leaved shrub with lightly-fragrant, long-blooming,
bluish-pink, bell-shaped flowers with coppery sepals.
ANDROMEDA
(Ericaceae)
Andromeda polifolia 'Nana'
(Dwarf Bog RoseMary)
H:20-30cm Z:2 *O.C. 50cm (3)
L/U: mass planting
Dwarf shrub with smooth, glaucous, green, 3cm long leaves, white
beneath, and clusters of soft-pink flowers in May-June. (Eurasia & N. America)
ARBUTUS (Ericaceae)
L/U: solitary or grouping
Arbutus menziesii (Madrona)
H:6-30m Z:7
Native tree with smooth, peeling, orange-red bark, tough, glossy,
dark-green leaves, and profuse, white flower panicles in late-spring, followed
by clusters of bright-orange berries.
Drought/salt tolerant.
(Westcoast N. America)
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree)
H:2-4.5m Z:7
Small tree with interesting, smooth red bark, peeling on mature wood
and rich-green foliage. White,
pitcher-shaped flower panicles and strawberry-like fruit are produced
simultaneously in late-fall. Lime
tolerant and withstands strong coastal winds. (Mediterranean region & Southwestern Ireland)
Arbutus unedo 'Compacta'
H:1.5-2.00m Z:7 *O.C. 1.2m
Dwarf shrub, otherwise similar to Arbutus unedo.
ARDISIA
(Myrsinaceae)
Ardisia japonica (Japanese Ardisia)
H:20-30cm Z:6 *O.C. 80cm (3)
Low shrub, spreading by underground rhizomes, with bright, glossy-green
leaves on upright stems, small, pink flowers in summer, and bright-red fruit
into winter. Entire plant is used
in traditional Chinese medicine.
Evergreen in zones 8+, otherwise perennial. Prefers semi-shade.
(China & Japan)
AUCUBA (Cornaceae)
Outstanding shrub with small, star-shaped, maroon to green flowers,
followed by very attractive, ovoid berries in winter. A ratio of 1:10 males to females is required for
pollination. Prefer partial to full
shade. (Himalayas to Japan)
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Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'
H:2-2.5m Z:6 *O.C. 1.50m (5)
L/U: accent, grouping
Large, dense, green leaves, distinctly spotted and blotched with
pale-yellow. A nice, bright
addition to a dark landscape.
Aucuba japonica 'Picturata'
H:1.5-2.00m Z:7 *O.C. 1.50m (5)
L/U: accent, grouping
Showy leaves with deep-green margins and bright, golden-yellow
centers. A nice, bright addition
to a dark landscape.
Aucuba japonica 'Serratifolia'
H:1.5-2.00m Z:6 *O.C. 1.50m (5)
L/U: mass planting, solitary
Vigorous, bushy grower with long, serrated, dark-green leaves, and
showy, bright-red berries on female plants.
AZALEA (Ericaceae)
L/U: border, rockery, planter
Azalea japonica
(Japanese Azalea)
H:0.5-1.25m Z:6 *O.C. 80cm (3)
Flowers in spring, often so profusely that the foliage is completely
hidden. Prefers moist soil in
partial shade.
Note: L = Low
growth habit,
M
= Medium
growth habit
REDS AZALEAS:
'Florida' M
Large, double, deep-red
'Hino Crimson' L
Deep crimson-red
'Hinode Giri' L
Bright red, early
'Mother's Day' L
Rose-red
'Vuyk's Scarlet' L
Bright-red with wavy petals
PINKS AZALEAS:
'Dark Rosebud' L
Double, dark-pink, hose-in-hose, late
'Girard's Rose' M
Single, bright-rose, petals wavy, red fall colour
'Hardizer's Beauty' M
Profuse, strong purplish-pink, early
'Macrantha' L
Double, pink, late
'Osakazuki' M
Deep-pink with darker blotch, bushy growth
PURPLISH-MAUVE AZALEAS:
'Amoena' L
Small, purple-red flowers, hose-in-hose
'Girard's Fuchsia' M
Single, red-purple
WHITE AZALEAS:
'Adonis' L
Pure white, hose-in-hose, frilled flowers
'Casablanca' L
White, wider than high
'Hino White' L
Compact, white
'Glacier' L
Single, white flowers with a hint of green
'Palestrina' L
Hardy, single, white flowers with a hint of green and a yellow blotch
DWARF AZALEAS:
'Gumpo Pink' *O.C.
50cm (3)
Very dwarf, compact form with large, pink, late-blooming flowers, 5cm
across.
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'Gumpo White' *O.C.
50cm (3)
Very dwarf, compact form with large, white, late-blooming flowers, 5cm
across.
BERBERIS
(Berberidaceae)
L/U: mass planting, grouping, hedging, solitary
Most Berberis species are used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Berberis x chenaultii
H:0.8-1.25m Z:6 *O.C. 1.20m (4)
Dense shrub with arching stems and dull-green, ovate lanceolate leaves,
initially primrose-grey beneath.
Berberis darwinii
H:1-2.50m Z:7 *O.C. 1.20m (4)
Fountain-like shrub with dark, glossy, 3-pointed leaves, and a
beautiful profusion of early-blooming, orange-yellow flowers. (Chile & Argentina)
Berberis verruculosa
(Warty Barberry)
H:0.8-1.25m Z:6 *O.C. 1.00m (4)
Compact, spreading shrub with small, glossy-green leaves, white
beneath, and golden-yellow, usually solitary flowers in April-May. (Western China)
Maximum Impact Planting Recommendation
Abbreviated
as O.C. (Off Centre), see explanation in catalog introduction.
Berberis montana 'Tumbelina' COPF
H/W:2.50m Z:6 *O.C. 1.50m (4)
A vigorous selection, introduced by Piroche Plants in 1982, from high
in the Chilean Andes with small, glossy leaves and a shower of long-lasting,
very sweetly-fragrant, golden-yellow flowers in April-May. (Chile)
BUXUS (Buxaceae)
L/U: hedging or topiary
Buxus microphylla 'Green Beauty'
H:to 1.50m Z:6 *O.C. 80cm (3)
Upright, densely-branched shrub with thick, glossy, dark-green leaves
year round. Roots are used in
traditional Chinese medicine.
Buxus microphylla asiatic 'Winter Gem'
(Winter Gem Asian Boxwood)
H:1.25m/W:1.00m Z:5 *O.C. 1.00m (3)
L/U: mass planting
Compact, vigorous, densely-branched shrub, with soft-green growth in
spring and dark-green, oval leaves. Hardiest of all B. microphylla varieties.
Buxus sinica (Buxus microphylla)
H:1.5m Z:5
Our selection of Chinese origin that forms an upright, compact shrub
that stays dark-green during the winter.
Introduced by Piroche Plants in 1998. (China)
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CAMELLIA
(Theaceae)
Large genus of over 3,000 shrubs and small tree varieties, grown for
their spectacular floral displays from fall to late-spring. (China, Japan & Korea)
Camellia chrysantha
H:2.5-5.00m Z:9
L/U: solitary
Rare, endangered, yellow Camellia, with handsome, dark-green, 10-20cm
long leaves, two flushes of purple-red new growth per year and single,
golden-yellow, waxy flowers from December-March. Thrives in shade. Introduced by Piroche Plants,
1994. (Southwestern, Guangxi
China)
Camellia chrysantha 'Phaeopubisperma'
H:2-5.00m Z:8
L/U: solitary
Rare shrub or small tree with 10-14cm long, leathery leaves, purple-red
when young and abundant, pure-yellow, waxy flowers in late winter displaying a
distinct golden hue. Cold
tolerant, thrives in shade.
Introduced by Piroche Plants, 1995. (Southwestern, Guangxi China)
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Camellia grijsii
H:3-5.00m Z:8
Small, rare tree with 5-10cm long, glossy, dark-green, serrulate leaves
and single, white flowers to 10cm wide, becoming round, brownish-yellow
fruit. Introduced by Piroche
Plants, 1996.
Camellia japonica 'Kujaku'
( syn. 'Peacock')
H:to 1.50m Z:8 *O.C. 1.20m (4)
L/U: mass planting or solitary
A variegated (white & red) Camellia with lily-shaped, long-petaled
flowers. Introduced by Piroche
Plants, 1994. (Japan)
Camellia japonica macrocarpa
H:1.50m Z:7 *O.C. 1.20m (4)
Similar to C. japonica but called an apple Camellia due to the size of
its fruit. Introduced by Piroche
Plants, 1994. (Japan & Korea)
Camellia japonica quercifolia
'White Mermaid' COPF
H:2-3.00m Z:7 *O.C. 1.20m (4)
L/U: mass planting, hedging, solitary
Single, white, fragrant, 6-petaled Camellia with dark, unusual,
fin-like, glossy-green leaves. Selected and introduced by Piroche Plants, 1994. (Japan)
Camellia japonica quercifolia
'Pink Mermaid' COPF
H:2-3.00m Z:7 *O.C. 1.20m (4)
Similar to 'White Mermaid' but with single, pink flowers.
Camellia japonica 'Swan
Lake'
H:1.5-3.00m Z:7 *O.C. 1.20m (4)
Vigorous variety with very large, white flowers, mid-late season.
Camellia japonica 'Yuri' ( syn. 'Lily')
H:1.50m Z:8 *O.C. 1.20m (4)
Red, lily-shaped flowers, otherwise similar to the species. Introduced by Piroche Plants,
1994. (Japan & Korea)
(Camellia continued)
Camellia oleifera
H:2-3.00m Z:7 *O.C. 1.20m (3)
L/U: informal hedge, espalier
Loose, open form similar to C. sasanqua but more vigorous with
leathery, dark-green, 3-8cm wide leaves and small, single, white, fragrant
flowers from late October-December.
Seed oil is used for food and industry. Introduced by Piroche Plants, 1994. (China)
Camellia sasanqua
H:1.2-3.00m Z:7 *O.C. 1.20m (4)
L/U: espalier, informal hedge, accent
Upright to spreading shrub, more hardy than C. japonica, with smaller
leaves and flowers and more profuse, often fragrant, blooms in winter and
early-spring. Thrives in full
sun. (Japan)
Camellia sasanqua 'Apple
Blossom'
H:1.5-3.00m
Large, white, single flowers with vivid red edges, mid-late season.
Camellia sasanqua 'Bert Jones'
H:1.5-3.00m
Bright-pink, double flowers bloom in late-fall, on vigorous, dark-green
foliage.
Camellia sasanqua 'Chansonette'
H:1-1.50m
Cascading spreader with brilliant, double, pink, fragrant flowers in
mid-season.
Camellia sasanqua 'Hana Jiman'
H:1-1.50m
Large, variegated, pink and white, single, fragrant flowers in
late-fall.
Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka'
H:1.5-2.00m
Upright variety with large, white, semi-double, fragrant flowers and
yellow stamens, blooms mid-season.
Camellia sinensis 'Blushing Maiden'
COPF
H:2-3.00m Z:6-7 *O.C. 1.00m (3)
L/U: mass planting, hedging, solitary
A hardier selection of C. sinensis 'Rosea' similar to 'Teabreeze' but
with pink, single, nodding flowers and darker green-reddish foliage. Tolerates full sun. Selected and introduced by Piroche
Plants, 1992.
Camellia sinensis 'Teabreeze' COPF
H:2-6m Z:6 *O.C. 1.20m (3)
L/U: grouping or solitary
Hardy ornamental shrub or small tree with dense, glossy, dark-green
leaves used for making tea. Single,
white, fragrant, nodding flowers bloom from September-November. Leaves and roots are used in
traditional Chinese medicine.
Selected and introduced by Piroche Plants, 1989. (China)
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CASSIOPE
(Ericaceae)
Cassiope mertensiana
(White Heather)
H:to 25cm Z:3 *O.C. 30cm (2)
L/U: mass planting
Small, spreading, evergreen, alpine shrub with upwardly-flattened,
scaly foliage and small, reddish, bell-shaped, axiliary flowers. (Mtns of Western N. America)
CEANOTHUS
(Rhamnaceae)
Ceanothus impressus
'Victoria'
H/W:2.00m Z:7 *O.C. 1.20m (3)
L/U: mass planting, grouping, accent
Low, clump-forming shrub with glossy, dark-green, slightly hairy
foliage and true-blue flowers in spring.
Thrives in full sun.
Drought tolerant.
CHOISYA (Rutaceae)
Choisya ternata
(Mexican Orange Blossom)
H:1.8-2.4.00m Z:7 *O.C. 1.20m (3)
Dense form with bright-green, shiny, trifoliate leaves, aromatic when
crushed and white, sweetly-scented flowers from late-spring to
early-summer. Prefers partial
shade. (Mexico)
CINNAMOMUM
(see Ornamental Shade Tree section)
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CISTUS (Cistaceae)
Cistus x corbariensis
(White Rock Rose)
H:to 1.25m Z:8 *O.C. 1.00m (3)
Dense, spreading shrub with dark-green leaves, paler beneath, and red
flower buds, becoming white, yellow spotted flowers.
CORNUS
(see Ornamental Shade Tree section)
COTONEASTER
(Rosaceae)
L/U: mass planting or hedging
A genus of many evergreen and deciduous species and varieties, ranging
from low ground cover to small trees, grown for their dependable floral
display, bright berries, handsome foliage and overall durability.
(For low-growing varieties see Ground Cover
section)
Cotoneaster franchetii
H:2-3.00m Z:7 *O.C. 1.50m (4)
One of the best Cotoneaster varieties with sage-green foliage above,
silvery-white beneath, and white, rosy-pink-tinged flowers, followed by
abundant, bright, orange-red fruit in fall and winter on arching branches. (Southern Tibet)
Cotoneaster lacteus
( syn. Parneyi)
H:2-2.50m Z:7 *O.C. 1.50m (4)
Small shrub with thick, wrinkly, glossy, dark-green leaves, milky-white
flowers in rounded corymbs, and red fruit in summer. (China)
Abbreviations
B.F. Bush
Form
T.F. Tree
Form
Sgl Single
Dbl Double
Stkd Staked
B&B Balled
& Burlapped
Sculpt Sculptured
(Cotoneaster continued)
Cotoneaster salicifolius floccosus (Willowleaf)
H:2.5-3.00m Z:7 *O.C. 1.50m (4)
Glossy, deep-green leaves, sea-green beneath with purple-red
veins. Orange-red fruit. (Central & Southwestern China)
CYCLOBALANOPSIS
(See Ornamental Shade Tree section)
CYTISUS & GENISTA (BROOMS)
The following two species carry the common name "Brooms" and
are therefore listed together below.
Brooms are evergreen or deciduous, ranging in size and shape from
large-growing to low-spreading shrubs.
Prefer full sun, but grow well in most conditions.
CYTISUS (Leguminosae)
Cytisus x praecox
(Warminster Broom)
H:0.9-2.00m Z:6 *O.C. 1.00m (3)
L/U: mass planting on steep slopes or banks
Semi-spreading shrub with graceful, arching branches covered with
masses of creamy-white flowers in early-spring. Garden origin.
GENISTA (Leguminosae)
Genista lydia
(Spathulata)
H:60cm Z:5 *O.C. 60cm (3)
L/U: ground cover
Outstanding dwarf shrub with slender, pendulous branches, covered with
golden-yellow flowers in early-spring.
(E. Balkans)
Genista pilosa 'Vancouver Gold'
H:to 45cm Z:5 *O.C. 50cm (3)
L/U: ground cover
Spreading, mound-forming broom with small, dark-green leaves and
golden-yellow flowers in April. A
UBC Botanical Garden introduction.
DAPHNE
(Thymelaeaceae)
Daphne cneorum
(Rock Daphne)
H:0.5-1.00m Z:3 *O.C. 60cm (4)
L/U: accent or grouping
Very fragrant, rose-pink flower clusters on prostrate branches in
April-May, followed by brownish yellow fruit. (Southern & Central Europe)
DAPHNIPHYLLUM (Daphniphyllaceae)
Daphniphyllum macropodum (Courtesy Leaf)
WILD DRAGON ™SERIES
H:5-10m Z:6
Large shrub to small tree has thick, lustrous leaves to 16cm long with
attractive, purple petioles and young branches. Old leaves drop as new ones emerge. Racemes of small flowers yield
bright-red to black fruits.
Selected and introduced by Piroche Plants in 1995. (Southeast China)
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DISTYLIUM
(Hamamelidaceae)
Distylium myricoides (Myrtle Leaf Distylium)
WILD DRAGON™ SERIES
H:1.5-2.00m Z:6 *O.C.
1.20m (2)
Evergreen witchhazel with attractive, blue-green leaves, horizontal
branching habit and bright-red fringe flowers in late winter followed by
soft-brown fruit. Selected and
introduced by Piroche Plants in 1995.
(Central & Eastern China)
Distylium racemosum (Racemose Distylium)
WILD DRAGON™ SERIES
H:5-10m Z:7
L/U: street tree or solitary, hedging, mass planting
Versatile, slow-growing, ornamental tree grown for its handsome,
dark-green, lustrous foliage and red Hamamelis-like flowers in spring. Wood is used for furniture. Selected and introduced by Piroche
Plants, 1994. (Japan, Taiwan &
China)
ELAEAGNUS
(Elaeagnaceae)
Elaeagnus pungens 'Fruitlandii'
H:2.5-3.00m Z:6
Hardy shrub has dark, grey-green, slightly ruffled leaves with silvery
undersides and cinnamon-coloured midribs.
Elaeagnus x ebbingei
H:2.5-3.00m Z:7 *O.C. 1.50m (4)
L/U: hedging, mass planting, accent
Upright, silvery shrub with large leaves, fragrant flowers in fall, and
orange fruit in spring. Suitable
for seaside and dry sites.
Elaeagnus x ebbingei 'Gilt Edge'
H:2.5-3.00m Z:7 *O.C. 1.00m (4)
L/U: hedging, mass planting, accent
Somewhat less vigorous form with large, golden-margined leaves. Does well in sunny, dry
conditions. A bright addition to a
dark site.
ESCALLONIA
(Escalloniaceae)
L/U: shrub border, solitary, foundation
A genus of S. hemisphere shrubs highly prized for their tight,
glossy-green foliage and dainty, red to pink and white flowers.
Escallonia 'Apple Blossom'
H:1.5-1.75m Z:7 *O.C. 1.20m (4)
A compact, vigorous grower with incurving petals which form
chalice-shaped, blush-pink flowers in terminal clusters almost year round.
Escallonia 'Newport Dwarf'
H:to 0.75m Z:7 *O.C. 80cm (3)
Low, dense shrub with deep-pink to rose-red, long-lasting flowers. Thrives in coastal conditions.
EUONYMUS
(Celastraceae)
Euonymus kiautschovica 'Manhattan'
(Manhattan Euonymus)
H:2.00m Z:5
L/U: hedging or grouping
Upright shrub with glossy, dark-green, serrated leaves. Prefers full sun to partial shade.
EURYA (Theaceae)
Eurya japonica 'Winter Wine'
H:to 1.00m Z:7 *O.C. 1.00m (4)
L/U: mass planting, ground cover
Low, spreading, glossy, dark-green shrub with reddish fall foliage,
white flowers and black fruit.
Branches and leaves are used in traditional Chinese medicine, fruit used
for dye. (Japan, Taiwan, Korea
& Zhejiang China)
FATSIA
(Araliaceae)
Fatsia japonica
(Japanese Aralia)
H:1.5-2.50m Z:7 *O.C. 1.00m (4)
L/U: accent or grouping
Tropical-looking shrub with large, palmate leaves and creamy-white
flower panicles in fall. Prefers
shade and wind protection. (Japan)
GARRYA (Garryaceae)
Garrya elliptica
H:2-4.00m Z:7
L/U: accent
Shrub or small tree with glossy, grey-green to dark matte-green leaves
and long, ornamental catkins in winter.
(Oregon & California)
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HEATHER
L/U: ground cover, border, rockery, planter
Calluna usually
blooms from summer-fall, Erica from fall-late-spring. Prune or shear after blooming to
stimulate new growth. Prefers
bright sites and combines well with other acid loving plants.
CALLUNA
(Ericaceae)
Calluna vulgaris
(assorted varieties)
H:0.50m Z:6 *O.C. 60cm (3)
ERICA (Ericaceae)
Erica carnea
(assorted varieties)
H:0.50m Z:5 *O.C.
50cm (3)
ILEX (Aquifoliaceae)
Ilex crenata 'Convexa'
H:0.9-1.20m Z:6 *O.C. 80cm (4)
L/U: mass planting or low hedge
Compact, slow-growing shrub with glossy, convex leaves. Free-fruiting with small, shiny black
berries. (Japan, Korea &
Fujiang China)
Ilex crenata 'Hetzii'
H:1.2-1.50m Z:6 *O.C.
80cm (4)
L/U: hedging, mass planting
More vigorous than 'Convexa' with larger leaves. (Japan)
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(Ilex continued)
Ilex crenata fastigiata 'Sky Sentry' COPF
H:to 3.00m/W:30cm Z:6 *O.C. 30cm (2)
L/U: narrow hedge or accent
Vigorous, dense, narrow, columnar, small-leaved shrub. Selected and introduced by Piroche
Plants, 1989. (Japan)
Ilex latifolia 'Purple Power' COPF
(Purple Power Lusterleaf Holly)
WILD DRAGON™ SERIES
H:6-8m Z:7
L/U:Hedging or accent
This selection has bright purple petioles and young branches. Leaves are 12-20cm long and 4-7cm wide
with widely spaced teeth along the margins. Light orange coloured fruit. Selected and introduced by Piroche Plants, 1995.
JASMINUM
(Oleaceae)
Jasminum floridum
(Showy Jasmine)
H:1-1.5m Z:8
Semi-evergreen shrub with rich, yellow flowers in late spring and
resilient, dark-green, alternate foliage.
Can be trained up lattice or arbor or left as a shrub. (China)
Jasminum mesnyi (Primrose Jasmine)
H:to 2.00m Z:8 *O.C. 1.00m (3)
L/U: mass planting or accent
Evergreen shrub with dense, lustrous, dark-green, foliage and
semi-double to double, pure-yellow, miniature, Gardenia-like flowers with dark
centers covering the long arching branches in March-April. Prefers full sun to partial shade. Introduced by Piroche Plants,
1992. (Western China)
KALMIA (Ericaceae)
Kalmia latifolia
(Mountain Laurel)
H:1.2-1.8m Z:4 * O.C. 1.00m (5)
L/U: solitary or grouping
Hardy, Rhododendron-like shrub with glossy, alternate, 5-13cm long
leaves and clusters of light to bright-pink, saucer-shaped flowers in
June. Prefers acidic soil and
partial shade. (Eastern USA)
Kalmia latifolia 'Alpine
Pink' *
O.C. 1.00m (5)
Deep pink in bud, opening to light pink.
Kalmia latifolia 'Elf' *
O.C. 80cm (5)
Dwarf variety, pink in bud, opening to light pink.
Kalmia latifolia 'Ostbo's Red' *O.C.
1.00m (3)
Red in bud, opening to deep pink.
Kalmia latifolia 'Woodland Pink' *O.C.
1.00m (3)
Pink in bud, opening to white.
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LEDUM (Ericaceae)
Ledum groenlandicum
(Labrador Tea)
H:0.6-1.20m Z:2 *O.C. 60cm (4)
L\U: mass planting, grouping, accent
Dwarf, slow-growing shrub forming a rounded mass of white flowers in
May-June. Dark-green leaves are
white to coppery beneath, fragrant when crushed and make an excellent tea. Prefers cool, moist, bright sites. (Northern N. America)
LEUCOTHOE (Ericaceae)
Leucothoe axillaris
H:0.6-1.00m Z:5 *O.C.
80cm (4)
L/U: mass planting, ground cover
Low-growing shrub with graceful, arching stems, leathery, pointed
leaves, bronze to bronze-purple in fall-winter and small flowers along the stem
in May. Prefers partial shade. (Eastern USA)
Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Rainbow'
H:to 2.00m Z:5 *O.C. 80cm (4)
L/U: accent or grouping
Similar to axillaris with crimson new growth and variegated pink and
cream leaves which become white and green. White flowers in spring. (Southeastern USA)
Leucothoe keiskei
H:to 1.50m Z:7 *O.C. 80cm (4)
L/U: mass planting, grouping
Upright, branching shrub, later weeping at the tip, with dark-green,
narrow, jagged leaves and white, 1.5-2cm long flowers. Introduced by Piroche Plants,
1993. (Japan)
LIGUSTRUM (Oleaceae)
Ligustrum japonicum 'Texanum'
(Japanese Privet)
H:2-3.00m Z:7 *O.C. 80cm (2)
L/U: hedging or background
Vigorous, compact, medium-sized shrub with heavy-textured,
glossy-green, 5-10cm long foliage and a profusion of white flowers in spring. (Japan)
Ligustrum lucidum (Chinese Privet)
H:6-8.00m Z:7 *O.C. 80cm (2)
L/U: hedging or small street tree
Larger and looser outline than L. japonicum with white flower panicles
in fall, glossy, green leaves and dull, black fruit. Entire plant is used in traditional Chinese medicine. Introduced by Piroche Plants,
1993. (Central/Southern China)
Ligustrum obtusifolium (Border Privet)
(See Deciduous Shrubs section)
LOROPETALUM
(Hamamelidaceae)
H:1-2.00m Z:7 *O.C. 1.20m (3)
L/U: mass planting, grouping, solitary, accent
A genus of handsome shrubs with small, green, burgundy to purplish
leaves and pink or white fringe flowers.
Flowers, seeds, leaves and roots are used in traditional Chinese
medicine. Prefers full sun to
partial shade. The following
varieties were selected and introduced by Piroche Plants. (China)
Loropetalum chinense 'Fire Dance'
COPF
A vigorous, burgundy-red shrub with spreading, graceful, arching
branches. Hot-pink flowers bloom
profusely in spring and sporadically throughout the growing season. (1990)
(Loropetalum continued)
Loropetalum chinense 'Pipa's Red' COPF
Low, spreading variety with longer, narrower, more pointed leaves,
richer burgundy in colour and hot-pink flowers. Selected and introduced by Piroche Plants and Pipa Hort.
Co. (1995)
Loropetalum chinense 'Snow Dance' COPF
L/U: grouping, solitary, accent
An upright variety with small, bright-green leaves, and creamy-white
flowers in spring and occasionally throughout summer. (1990)
Loropetalum chinense
'Daybreak's Flame' COPF
Low, spreading variety with purplish-red new growth which becomes
green. Hot pink flowers. (1989)
LYONIA (Ericaceae)
Lyonia lucida (Fetterbush)
H:1-1.50m Z:7 *O.C. 1.20m (3)
L/U: mass planting
Small shrub with suckering habit and arching branches. Pink new growth becomes shiny,
bright-green, pointed leaves to 5-7cm long. Racemes of pinkish flowers in late spring. (Southeastern USA)
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MAGNOLIA (Magnoliaceae)
Magnolia grandiflora
(see Ornamental Shade Tree section)
MAHONIA
(Berberidaceae)
Mahonia aquifolium
(Oregon Grape)
H:1.2-2.00m Z:5 *O.C. 80cm (4)
L/U: mass planting
Native plant with Holly-like, glossy dark-green foliage, bronze-purple
in fall-winter. Bright-yellow
flowers in dense racemes in early-spring become small, edible, bluish-black
fruit. (Western USA)
Mahonia aquifolium 'Compacta'
H:to 1.00m Z:5 *O.C. 50cm (4)
L/U: mass planting
Dwarf, more compact variety of M. aquifolium.
#3/#5
pot* 40cm $17.50
Mahonia fortunei 'Winter Prince' COPF
H:to 1.50m Z:7 *O.C. 1.00m (4)
L/U: mass planting or solitary
Hardy (-20c), compact, bushy, dark-green shrub with narrow, fern-like
leaves and contrasting reddish new growth. Yellow flowers from September-November, followed by small,
bluish-black fruits. Entire plant
is used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Selected and introduced by Piroche Plants, 1996. (China)
Mahonia japonica 'Hiemalis'
H:2.5-4.00m Z:6
Large shrub with bold foliage becoming red when cold. Long racemes of very fragrant, yellow
flowers in mid-winter produce blue fruits, persisting into summer.
(Mahonia continued)
Mahonia x media 'Charity'
H:2.5-4.00m Z:7 *O.C. 80cm (4)
L/U: mass planting or solitary
Tall, vigorous, large-textured hybrid with rigid, dark-green leaves and
deep-yellow flowers which hang in long racemes in winter.
Mahonia nervosa
(Longleaf Mahonia)
H:to 0.6m Z:6 *O.C. 60cm (4)
L/U: mass planting, ground cover
Native plant with sharply-serrated, leathery leaflets clustered at the
stem tips. Yellow flowers in
15-20cm long racemes in May-June become bluish-black berries. Prefers acid soil in partial shade. (Westcoast U.S.A & Canada)
Mahonia repens
(Creeping Mahonia)
H:to 30cm/W:1.0m
Z:5 *O.C. 50cm (3)
L/U: mass planting, ground cover
Dwarf, stoloniferous shrub with blue-green, spiny-toothed leaflets,
bronze in winter. Yellow flowers
in spring become bluish-black berries. (Western USA & Southwestern Canada)
MANGLIETIA (Magnoliaceae)
(see Ornamental Shade Tree section)
MICHELIA (Magnoliaceae)
(see Ornamental Shade Tree section)
MYRICA
(Myricaceae)
Myrica californica
(Pacific Wax Myrtle)
H:2.5-8m Z:8
L/U: solitary or grouping
Vigorous shrub with glossy, blue-green foliage and dark-purple fruit
clusters into mid-winter. Prefers
dry, sandy soils. (Westcoast USA)
NANDINA
(Berberidaceae)
Nandina domestica
(Heavenly Bamboo)
H:1.2-2.5m Z:6 *O.C. 1.00m (3)
L/U: mass planting or solitary
Small, Bamboo-like shrub with delicate, light-green to red, narrow
leaves becoming bronze to crimson in winter. Pinkish-white flowers hang in raised clusters in
late-spring, followed by red berries.
Fruit, leaves and roots are used in traditional Chinese medicine. Does well in shade. (Central China, Japan & India)
Nandina domestica 'Leucocarpa'
(Yellow Berry Heavenly Bamboo)
H: 1.2-1.75m Z:6 *O.C. 1.00m (3)
Upright Nandina with bright, light-green foliage throughout the year
and large, white flower panicles in early summer held high above the foliage which
yield cream-coloured berries..
Introduced by Piroche Plants, 1995.
OSMANTHUS (Oleaceae)
L/U: solitary, grouping, hedging, mass planting
A genus of shrubs and small trees with rich, firm foliage and small,
very fragrant, usually white, flower clusters. Generally medium to large, round shrubs. Thrive in full sun.
Osmanthus delavayi
H:1.2-2.00m Z:7 *O.C. 1.20m (3)
Small-leaved species with profuse, deliciously-fragrant, white flower
clusters in April. (Sichuan,
China)
Osmanthus fragrans (Sweet Osmanthus)
WILD DRAGON™ SERIES
H:4-6m Z:8
Large, broad-growing shrub to small tree with shiny, lightly-toothed
foliage to 12cm long, colourful new growth and small clusters of fragrant,
white flowers used to flavour tea.
Selected and introduced by Piroche Plants in 1994. (China)
Osmanthus fragrans 'Nanjing's Beauty' COPF
(Nanjing's Beauty Sweet Osmanthus)
H:4-6m Z:8 *O.C. 1.20m (3)
Vigorous variety with bright-red new growth fading to bronze and very
long-blooming, fragrant, floriferous, white flower clusters clung tightly to
the stems. Blooms in some areas
for 9 months. Selected and
introduced by Piroche Plants and Pipa Hort. Co., 1995. (China)
Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus
(Red Flowering Sweet Osmanthus)
WILD DRAGON™ SERIES
H:3-4.00m Z:8 *O.C. 1.20m (3)
Thick, glossy leaves, slightly smaller than other varieties,
extremely-fragrant, orange flower clusters in late-fall and bronze new
growth. Flowers are used in
traditional Chinese medicine and as a food additive. Introduced by Piroche Plants, 1995. (Southwestern China)
Osmanthus fragrans var. latifolia
(Silver Flower)
WILD DRAGON™ SERIES
H:4-6m Z:8 *O.C. 1.20m (3)
Large shrub with tough, 6-10cm long, leathery leaves and light,
yellowish-white, fragrant flowers, solitary or in clusters, in
September-October. Flowers are
used in perfume and traditional Chinese medicine. Introduced by Piroche Plants, 1995. (China)
Osmanthus fragrans var. thunbergii
(Yellow Flowering Sweet Osmanthus)
WILD DRAGON™ SERIES
H:4-6m Z:8 *O.C. 1.20m (3)
Creamy-yellow, extremely fragrant flowering variety with bright-red new
growth. Introduced by Piroche
Plants, 1995. (China)
OSMAREA (Oleaceae)
Osmarea x burkwoodii
H:1.5-2.50m Z:7 *O.C. 1.20m (3)
L/U: grouping or accent
Graceful, slow-growing, compact shrub similar to Osmanthus with small,
glossy dark-green, toothed, 2.5-5cm long leaves and small, fragrant, white
flower clusters in April-May.
PARAKMERIA (Magnoliaceae)
(See Ornamental Shade Tree section)
PAXISTIMA (Celastraceae)
Paxistima myrsinites
(Falsebox)
H:to 1.00m Z:6 *O.C. 80cm (3)
L/U: mass planting
Spreading, multi-branched, native shrub with small, dark, glossy-green
leaves and red-tinted flowers in early summer. (Westcoast USA & Canada)
PERNETTYA (Ericaceae)
Pernettya mucronata 'Rubra'
H:to 1.00m Z:7 *O.C. 80cm (3)
Low shrub with small, sharply-pointed, glossy-green, 2cm long leaves
and white, Heather-like flowers in late-spring becoming porcelain-pink to red,
1.5cm wide berries. Prefers full
sun. Plant several together for
cross pollination. (Chile to
Magellan region)
PHILLYREA
(Oleaceae)
Phillyrea vilmoriniana ( syn. P. decora)
H:2-3.00m Z:7 *O.C. 1.00m (4)
L/U: solitary or grouping
Broad shrub similar to Osmanthus with narrow, dark-green leaves, yellowish
underneath and numerous small, white, fragrant flower clusters in early
summer. (Western Asia)
PHOTINIA
(Rosaceae)
Photinia davidsoniae
H:6-10m Z:7 *O.C. 1.20m (3)
L/U: solitary or hedging
Large shrub with glossy, bright-green leaves, reddish new growth and
broad, white flower panicles in May followed by orange-red fruit. Introduced by
Piroche
Plants, 1995. (Central
China)
Photinia serrulata
WILD DRAGON™ SERIES
H:6-8m Z:7 *O.C. 1.20m (3)
L/U: solitary or hedging
Large, disease-resistant, wide-spreading shrub with leathery,
sharply-serrated, dark-green leaves and reddish veins and petioles. White flowers in April followed by red
fruit through winter. New growth
withstands spring frost. Lime
tolerant. Leaves are used in
traditional Chinese medicine, seed oil for soap and fruit for wine. Introduced by Piroche Plants,
1995. (Eastern & Central
China)
Photinia x fraseri
H:1.8-3.00m Z:7 *O.C. 1.20m (3)
L/U: solitary, hedging or grouping
A large, round shrub with bright-red new growth becoming glossy-green
late in the season.
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PHYLLODOCE (Ericaceae)
Phyllodoce glanduliflora
(Yellow Mountain Heather)
H:20-40cm Z:3
Upright Heather with fragrant, yellow to olive green, single or
clustered flowers with purple anthers.
(Alpine areas from Alaska to Oregon).
PIERIS (Ericaceae)
(Lily of the Valley)
L/U: accent, grouping, mass planting
Handsome shrubs displaying colourful spring foliage and often fragrant
flower panicles.
Pieris japonica 'Bisbee's Dwarf'
H:to 50cm Z:6 *O.C. 60cm (4)
Dwarf, compact variety with small, dark, coppery foliage.
Pieris japonica 'Compacta'
H:0.9-1.50m Z:5
Compact, slow-growing shrub with small, dense foliage and fragrant,
white flowers in early spring.
Pieris japonica 'Flamingo'
H:to 2.00m Z:6 *O.C. 1.20m (4)
Long, dark-pink, fragrant flower panicles cover this variety in spring.
Pieris japonica 'Forest Flame'
H:1.5-2.00m Z:6 *O.C. 1.20m (4)
Striking, orange-red new growth and profuse, fragrant, creamy flowers
in early spring.
Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'
H:1.5-2.00m Z:6 *O.C. 1.20m (4)
Long-lasting, rich-red new growth and fragrant, creamy-white flowers in
early spring.
Pieris japonica 'Valley Rose'
H:1.5-2.00m Z:6 *O.C. 1.20m (4)
Copper-tinted new growth and a profusion of deep-rose flower buds,
opening soft-pink.
Pieris japonica 'Variegata'
H/W:1-1.50m Z:7 *O.C. 1.00m (4)
Slow-growing, compact variety with white-margined, pink-tinged foliage
in spring and white flower clusters in March.
Pieris japonica x floribunda 'Karenoma'
H:1-1.50m Z:6 *O.C. 1.00m (4)
Compact shrub with sharp-tipped leaves, reddish-green new growth and
white, fragrant flowers.
Pieris taiwanensis
H:1-1.50m Z:7 *O.C. 1.00m (4)
Compact, lower and flatter growing than P. japonica with bronze-red new
growth and profuse, white flowers panicles in spring. (Taiwan)
PRUNUS (Rosaceae)
Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
H:0.6-1.50m Z:6 *O.C. 1.00m (3)
L/U: foundation or low hedge
Low, compact, hardy, vase-shaped shrub with short, narrow, dark-green
leaves and fragrant, white flowers in early-spring, becoming black fruit.
Abbreviations
B.F. Bush
Form
T.F. Tree
Form
Sgl Single
Dbl Double
Stkd Staked
B&B Balled
& Burlapped
Sculpt Sculptured
Cnt Container
(Prunus continued)
Prunus laurocerasus 'Reynvaanii'
(Russian Laurel)
H:2-3.00m Z:6 *O.C. 60cm (3)
L/U: hedging
Vigorous, hardy, upright shrub with deep-green leaves and fragrant
white flowers.
Prunus laurocerasus 'Zabeliana' (Zabel Laurel)
H:0.9-1.20m Z:6 *O.C. 1.20m (3)
L/U: mass planting
Low, wide form with long, narrow leaves and free-blooming, white,
fragrant flowers.
Prunus lusitanica
(Portugese Laurel)
H:3-6m Z:7 *O.C. 1.20m (3)
L/U: hedging or solitary
Wide, bushy shrub with red branchlets, glossy, dark-green leaves and
white flowers, becoming dark-purple fruit in summer. (Spain & Portugal)
Prunus lusitanica 'Lolita'
H:3-6m Z:7 *O.C 1.20m (3)
A denser form of the species with smaller and denser leaves. Selected and introduced by Piroche
Plants, 1997.
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PYRACANTHA
(Rosaceae)
L/U: espaliers, hedging, mass planting
Hardy shrubs grown mainly for their bright red, orange or yellow
berries in fall-winter. Small,
glossy-green leaves, oval or rounded at the ends and small, fragrant,
creamy-white flower clusters. (Eurasia)
Pyracantha x 'Golden Charmer'
H:2.5-3.00m Z:6 *O.C. 1.20m (4)
Scab-resistant with large, golden-yellow fruit.
Pyracantha x 'Mohave'
H:2.5-3.00m Z:6 *O.C. 1.20m (4)
Early-bearing variety with dark-green foliage and huge masses of
bright, orange-red berries.
Summer
Digging
Unlike
many other nurseries, we do not charge a summer digging fee. We find it easier to dig during the
summer as there is less damage to
the soil structure. This
fact compensates for extra handling and watering before shipping. We do however, require 4 working
days notice for digging trees.
RHODODENDRON (Ericaceae)
L/U: mass planting, grouping or accent
A large genus of outstanding shrubs with showy flowers and leathery
leaves. Blooming times range from
March-June. Thrive in loamy,
acidic soil and prefer partial shade.
Blooming times:
E = Early L
= Late
Height:
approximate size of the plant after 10 years
Mass Planting
#5 pot std varieties: *O.C.
1.20m (5) variable
#5 pot dwarf varieties:*O.C. 60cm (5) variable
Standard Tall Growing Varieties:
Blue varieties
Rhodo 'Anah Kruschke'
Compact, 1.75m, pale lavender-blue, L May, Z:5
Pink/Purple varieties
Rhodo 'Anna Rose Whitney'
1.75m, deep rose-pink, L May, Z:6
Rhodo 'Catawbiense Boursault'
1.75m, rosy-lilac, wavy foliage, L May, Z:4
Rhodo 'Purple Splendour'
1.50m, dark-purple with a black blotch, depressed mid rib on leaves, L
May, Z:6
Rhodo 'Roseum Elegans'
1.75m, rosy-lilac, L May, Z:4
Red varieties
Rhodo 'Jean Marie de Montague'
1.50m, bright-scarlet, E May, Z:6
Rhodo 'Lord Roberts'
1.50m, dark-red with a black blotch, L May, Z:5
Rhodo 'Nova Zembla'
1.50m, red, E May, Z:4
Rhodo 'Vulcan'
1.50m, bright fiery-red, E May, Z:5
White varieties
Rhodo 'Catawbiense Album'
1.75m, white, greenish-yellow spots, L May, Z:4
Rhodo 'Chionoides'
1.50m, bright-white, L May, Z:6
Yellow/Orange varieties
Rhodo 'Butterfly'
1.50m, pale-yellow spotted darker, E May, Z:6
Rhodo 'Tortoiseshell Orange'
1.25m, large, orange-red, L May, Z:6
Rhodo 'Virginia Richards'
1.25m, opens pink, turning pale-yellow with a crimson blotch, May, Z:6
Dwarf, Slow Growing Varieties:
Blue varieties
Rhodo 'Blue Bird'
1.0m, electric-blue, E April, Z:6
Rhodo 'Blue Diamond'
1.0m, blue, E April, Z:6
(Rhododendron continued)
Blue varieties cont.
Rhodo 'Bob's Blue'
1.0m, violet-blue, E May, Z:7
Rhodo 'Impeditum'
1.25m, bluish-purple, L April, Z:5
Rhodo 'Oceanlake'
0.75m, deep violet-blue, L April, Z:6
Pink/Purple varieties
Rhodo 'Bow Bells'
1.0m, light-pink, E April, Z:6
Rhodo 'Cilpinense'
1.0m, blush-pink tinged deeper pink, E March, Z:7
Rhodo 'Cunningham's Blush'
1.25m, blush-pink, L May, Z:5
Rhodo 'Daphnoides'
1.25m, purple, L May, Z:5
Rhodo 'Ken Janeck'
1.0m, pink, May, Z:5
Rhodo 'Moerheim'
0.25m, violet, L April, Z:6
Rhodo 'Oudijk's Favourite'
1.0m, violet, L April, Z:5
Rhodo 'P.J.M.'
1.25m, bright lavender-pink, L March, Z:4
Rhodo 'Purple Gem'
0.5-0.75m, deep violet-purple, Z:4
Rhodo 'Ramapo'
0.5-0.75m, pinkish-violet, E April, Z:4
Rhodo 'Rosamundi'
1.25m, light-pink, E February, Z:6
Rhodo 'Teddy Bear'
1-1.50m, pink, brown indumentum on leaf undersides, April, Z:7
Yellow varieties:
Rhodo 'Cream Crest'
1.0m, bright creamy-yellow, L April, Z:6
Rhodo 'Hotei'
1.0m, canary-yellow, May, Z:6
Rhodo 'Mary Fleming'
1.0m, bisque-yellow with salmon pink streaks,
E April, Z:5
Rhodo 'Shamrock'
0.25m, greenish-yellow, L April, Z:6
Rhodo 'Unique'
1.25m, bright-pink buds open buttery-cream, E April, Z:6
White varieties
Rhodo 'Crete'
1.0m, magenta-rose buds open to white, L May, Z:4
Rhodo 'Cunningham's White'
1.25m, white, greenish-yellow blotch, L May, Z:5
Rhodo 'Snow Lady'
0.75m, pure-white, E March, Z:6
Rhodo 'Yaku Princess'
1.0m, pink buds open to white, L. May, Z:5
Red/Orange varieties
Rhodo 'Elizabeth'
1.0m, red, E May, Z:6
Rhodo 'Mayday'
1.0m, brilliant scarlet-orange, E May, Z:6
Rhodo 'Ostbo's Red'
1.0m, red flower and foliage, E May, Z:6
(Rhododendron continued)
Kiusianum Varieties:
H:0.5m Z:6 *O.C. 80cm (3)
Dainty, small-leaved species occuring naturally above 1000m on the
mountains of Kyushu, Japan and cultivated for centuries. Slightly hardier than the R. obtusum
and including several varieties of pastel-coloured, single, double and
hose-in-hose flowers ranging from white through pink to purple in May and
June. Introduced by Piroche Plants
in 1994. (Japan)
Rhodo kiusianum 'Otome no Mai' (Dancing Girl)
Double, dark pink, usually blooms twice a season.
Rhodo kiusianum 'Shirotae' (White Gown)
Large, pure white single flowers.
Rhodo kiusianum 'Sakuragari'
(Cherry Blossom Picnic)
Single pink flowers.
Rhodo kiusianum 'Sai no Matsuzaka'
(Colourful Matsuzaka)
Variegated white and pink flowers.
Rhodo kiusianum 'Takachiko' (Takachiko)
Single reddish-pink flowers.
Obtusum Varieties:
*O.C.
80cm (3)
These delicate, small-leaved, evergreen shrubs occur naturally on
Kirishima mountain near Kyushu, Japan and are coveted for their showy display
of pastel flowers. Although they
have been cultivated for centuries in Japan, they are scarcely known in the
west. The following varieties were
introduced by Piroche Plants in 1991.
(Japan)
Rhodo obtusum 'Kure no Yuki'
(Yearend Snowfall)
White flowers.
Rhodo obtusum 'Kuruma Gaeshi' (Turning Wheel)
Single, red, small flowers.
Rhodo obtusum 'Miyagino' (Field of Miyagi)
Bright pink flowers.
Rhodo obtusum 'Omoi no Sora' (Daydreamer)
Lavender-pink fllowers.
Rhodo obtusum 'Rankyoku' (Chaos)
Bright red flowers.
Rhodo obtusum 'Shiranui' (White Kimono)
White flowers.
Rhodo obtusum 'Susogo no Ito'
(Graduated Thread of Color)
Rhodo obtusum 'Yozakura'
(Cherry Blossom at Night)
Pale pink flowers.
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(Rhododendron continued)
Rhodo micranthum
H:1-2.00m Z:7 *O.C. 80cm (3)
Small shrub with clustered leaves on long, scaly, slender shoots and
tiny, white, bell-shaped flower racemes from May-July. Fruit in September-October. Introduced by Piroche Plants,
1995. (Hupeh & Szechwan,
China)
SARCOCOCCA (Buxaceae)
Sarcococca humilis
(Small Himalaya Sarcococca)
H:to 0.50m Z:6 *O.C. 50cm (3)
L/U: mass planting, grouping
Small, compact, multi-branching, clump-forming shrub with small,
glossy, deep-green leaves, small, fragrant, white-pink flowers and black
berries. Prefers shade. (Western China)
Sarcococca ruscifolia
(Fragrant Sarcococca)
H:to 1.20m Z:6 *O.C. 80cm (4)
L/U: mass planting, grouping
Slow-growing shrub with small, glossy, deep-green leaves, fragrant,
white flowers in early-spring and dark-red berries. (Central China)
Maximum Impact Planting Recommendation
Abbreviated
as O.C. (Off Centre), see explanation in catalog introduction.
SKIMMIA (Rutaceae)
L/U: solitary or grouping
Skimmia japonica
H:1-1.50m Z:7 *O.C. 1.00m (4)
Small shrub with dark-green, oval, pointed leaves and fragrant flowers
in spring. Bright-red berries on
female plants. A ratio of 1:10
males to females is required for pollination. (Japan)
Skimmia reevesiana
H:60-90cm Z:7 *O.C. 60cm (3)
Low, self-fertile, compact shrub with fragrant flowers in May and
crimson-red fruit through winter.
(Southern & Southeastern China)
SLOANEA
(See Ornamental Shade Trees)
STRANVAESIA
(Rosaceae)
Stranvaesia davidiana var. undulata
H:1.5-2.00m Z:7 *O.C. 1.20m (3)
L/U: accent, grouping
Wide, spreading shrub with reddish-green leaves, white flowers in June
and bright-red berries in fall-winter.
(Western China)
Abbreviations
B.F. Bush
Form
T.F. Tree
Form
Sgl Single
Dbl Double
Stkd Staked
B&B Balled
& Burlapped
Sculpt Sculptured
Cnt Container
SYCOPSIS
(Hamamelidaceae)
Sycopsis sinensis
WILD DRAGON™ SERIES
H:3.5-5.00m Z:8 *O.C. 1.20m (3)
L/U: mass plantings, informal hedges
Glossy-leaved shrub with small, orange-yellow flowers with
reddish-brown bracts in February-March.
Introduced by Piroche Plants, 1995. (Central China)
VACCINIUM (Ericaceae)
Vaccinium ovatum (Evergreen
Huckleberry)
H:to 1.00m Z:7 *O.C. 80cm (4)
L/U: accent, grouping
Native, upright shrub with red, young shoots, small, leathery leaves
and white to pink, bell-shaped flowers in spring, followed by black fruit. (Northwest coast U.S.A & Southwest
coast Canada)
Vaccinium ovatum 'Thunderbird'
H:to 2.00m Z:7 *O.C. 80cm (4)
L/U: accent, grouping
Upright shrub with small, glossy leaves, reddish-bronze in spring and a
profusion of pink flowers followed by edible berries. A UBC Botanical Garden
introduction.
Canadian
Ornamental Plant Foundation
Plants
Marked as "COPF" registered are restricted in propagation to grower
members and are subject to a royalty.
Please see catalog introduction for details and royalty rates.
VIBURNUM (Caprifoliaceae)
Viburnum davidii
H:60-90cm Z:7 *O.C. 80cm (3)
L/U: mass planting, grouping, accent
Low shrub with large, leathery, dark-green, deeply-veined leaves and
white flowers in June becoming bright, turquoise-blue berries into winter. Prefers partial shade. (Western China)
Viburnum macrocephalum f. keteleeri
WILD DRAGON™ SERIES
H:3-5.00m Z:7
Large shrub with pubescent, ovate leaves 5-8cm long and white lacecap
flowers in late spring. Introduced
by Piroche Plants, 1995. (China)
Viburnum odoratissimum var. awabuki
WILD DRAGON™ SERIES
H:5-10m Z:8 *O.C. 1.20m (3)
L/U: hedging, solitary or grouping
Large shrub to small tree with glossy leaves, fragrant, white flowers
in spring and red to black fruits.
Introduced by Piroche Plants, 1995. (Japan)
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(Viburnum continued)
Viburnum tinus 'Spring Bouquet'
H:1-1.50m Z:7 *O.C. 80cm (3)
L/U: mass planting or solitary
Winter-flowering shrub with dark, oval leaves, pink-budded,
lightly-fragrant, white flowers and bright, metallic-blue fruit in summer. Shade tolerant. (Mediterranean & Southeastern Europe)
YUCCA (Agavaceae)
L/U: solitary or grouping
Yucca filamentosa
(Adam's Needle)
H:60-90cm Z:4
Stemless species with long, pointed, blue-green leaves and bell-shaped
flower panicles on 1-2.00m tall spikes in summer. (Southeastern USA)
Yucca recurvifolia
(Yucca Pendula)
H:0.9-1.50m Z:7
Multi-branching, short-stemmed species with all but the upper central
leaves are recurved. Creamy-white
flower panicles in June.
(Southeastern USA)
Abbreviations
B.F. Bush
Form
T.F. Tree
Form
Sgl Single
Dbl Double
Stkd Staked
B&B Balled
& Burlapped
Sculpt Sculptured
Cnt Container
MAXIMUM
IMPACT PLANTING:
Throughout
this catalog we use an off center (O.C.) spacing recommendation for maximum
mass planting effect.
Flushed
right, in bold, next to the hardiness zone, the number of years in parentheses,
i.e. (4), indicates the number of years required for the plant size indicated
by an asterix* to achieve a solid mass, therefore reducing future maintenance
in the landscape.
The
planting year is considered year one as little growth is expected the first
year.
When
selecting a plant size other than those indicated by an *, add or subtract one
year according to the container size to achieve the same result. (Generally, there is an additional
year's growth difference between container sizes #1 pot, #2 pot and #3/#5 pot).
We should mention, however, that these are
recommendations for maximum planting only and that for lower budget projects,
or for other purposes, these spacings could be extended.
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