Golden Rain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata) produces golden blossoms which hang elegantly from its branches. Long colorful seed pods form in the fall. The unique look of the golden rain tree makes it ideal to plant as a specimen tree in the landscapes.
Weeping Willow (Salix babylonica) has long, graceful leaves and a pronounced weeping habit make this stately tree a unique specimen. This spectacular tree dominates the landscape with its large canopy and long, flowing branches that wave with the slightest breeze. Fast growing in any moist soil.
Witchhazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a useful species for shrub borders, and naturalizing. It’s fall foliage is wonderful as its leaves turn yellow. Witchhazel’s most prized characteristic is its flowering time. It flowers in fall when more other garden plant have finished blooming. It’s branches can be cut and brought indoors.
Smokebush (Cotinus coggygria) is noted for its unique cotton like flowers and purple foliage. A great specimen shrub, the smokebush can also be blended with other species in a shrub border. As its flowers fade in the fall, the foliage of the smokebush turns brilliant fall colors.
Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick (Corylus avellana ‘Contorta’) is a unique deciduous shrub with interesting gnarled and twisted branches. In fall its foliage turns a vibrant yellow and showy greenish-yellow catkins brighten the winter landscape. Can be planted in large containers as well as the garden.
Japanese Maples (Acer palmatum) are one of the most attractive small trees for the garden. They’re ideally planted on their own as a specimen trees, as accents in a mixed border, or in planters on the terrace. Many cultivars of the Japanese maple are relatively small and are especially useful in small gardens. The colorful fall foliage lights up the garden and its silhouette of slender twigs and multi-tiered contorted branches provide winter interest.
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