Pleasant Run Nursery Plant Catalog

Botanical Name     Common Name
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Pachysandra terminalis

Japanese Spurge
Pachysandra terminalis has leaves that are like green parasols, spreading rapidly to form a dense evergreen mat. Greenish-white flower spikes in Spring add an extra element of interest.
Pachysandra terminalis

Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Sheen'

Japanese Spurge
Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Sheen' has evergreen foliage that is a glossier and darker green than the species. It also has a tighter, more upright habit. White flower spikes in Spring are also added interest.
Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Sheen'

Pachysandra terminalis 'Silver Edge'

Japanese Spurge
The evergreen leaves of Pachysandra terminalis 'Silver Edge' have irregular white variegation, very effective in a dark challenging spot in the garden. Slow growing, but tough. A deer resistant groundcover that should be used much more often.
Pachysandra terminalis 'Silver Edge'

Paeonia 'Alba flora'

Peony - Herbaceous
'Alba flora' Peony has an a single white flower with attractive yellow stamens.
Paeonia  'Alba flora'

Paeonia 'Alice Roberts'

Peony - Herbaceous
'Alice Roberts' is a single clear pink bloom with yellow stamens, Japanese form.
Paeonia  'Alice Roberts'

Paeonia 'Camden'

Peony - Herbaceous
'Camden' has single deep red flowers with yellow stamens.
Paeonia  'Camden'

Paeonia 'Felix Crousse'

Peony - Herbaceous
'Felix Crousse' has double carmine red blooms, great as a cut flower.
Paeonia  'Felix Crousse'

Paeonia 'Kevin'

Peony - Herbaceous
'Kevin' has double dark pink blooms, great as a cut flower.
Paeonia  'Kevin'

Paeonia 'Largo'

Peony - Herbaceous
'Largo' has single rose-pink flowers with rose and yellow stamenoids, Japanese form.
Paeonia  'Largo'

Paeonia 'Miss Mary'

Peony - Herbaceous
'Miss Mary' has single dark red blooms with yellow stamens.
Paeonia  'Miss Mary'

Paeonia 'Paula Fay'

Peony - Herbaceous
'Paula Fay' has semi-double shocking pink blooms with gold stamenoids.
Paeonia  'Paula Fay'

Paeonia 'Violet Dawson'

Peony - Herbaceous
'Violet Dawson' is a semi-double white with gold stamenoids.
Paeonia  'Violet Dawson'

Paeonia 'Karl Rosenfield'

Peony - Herbaceous
'Karl Rosenfield' has double red blooms.
Paeonia  'Karl Rosenfield'

Paeonia 'Krinkled White'

Peony - Herbaceous
'Krinkled White' has large single white blooms with bright yellow stamens.
Paeonia  'Krinkled White'

Paeonia 'Sarah Bernhardt'

Peony - Herbaceous
'Sarah Bernhardt' has double pink blooms.
Paeonia  'Sarah Bernhardt'

Paeonia 'Shirley Temple'

Peony - Herbaceous
'Shirley Temple' has double white flowers which are fragrant.
Paeonia  'Shirley Temple'

Paeonia 'Abalone Pearl'

Peony - Herbaceous
Paeonia 'Abalone Pearl' has a semi-double coral flower with showy yellow stamens.
Paeonia  'Abalone Pearl'

Paeonia 'Coral Fay'

Peony - Herbaceous
'Coral Fay' Peony has a semi-double medium pink flower with yellow stamens.
Paeonia  'Coral Fay'

Paeonia 'Festiva Maxima'

Peony - Herbaceous
'Festiva Maxima' has fragrant double white flower with red speckles.
Paeonia  'Festiva Maxima'

Paeonia 'Karen Gray'

Peony - Herbaceous
Paeonia 'Karen Gray' has a semi-double fuchsia pink flower with striking ivory stamenoids.
Paeonia  'Karen Gray'

Paeonia 'Soft Salmon Joy'

Peony - Herbaceous
'Soft Salmon Joy' has single shell pink blooms with showy yellow stamens.
Paeonia  'Soft Salmon Joy'

Paeonia suffruticosa

Peony - Tree

We offer a variety of colors of grafted Tree Peonies, all grown in 1 gallon pots. All are zone 4 and are currently 12-15", with an eventual height of 4-5'. Available in maroon, orange, pink, purple, dark red, white and yellow.

Paeonia suffruticosa

Panicum amarum 'Dewey Blue'

Beach Grass
Panicum amarum 'Dewey Blue' is a gray-blue grass for tough dry sites, with airy persistent inflorescences emerging in October and turning beige in the Winter. This grass works particularly well at the seashore, forming slow-spreading clumps. Selected and named by the Native Plant and Grass King Rick Darke, after Dewey, DE, where he found it.
Panicum amarum 'Dewey Blue'

Panicum virgatum 'Cloud Nine'

Switch Grass
'Cloud Nine' Switch Grass has white-tan seed heads, above green foliage. Selected by Bluemount Nursery.
Panicum virgatum 'Cloud Nine'

Panicum virgatum 'Dallas Blues'

Switch Grass
'Dallas Blues' Switch Grass has showy blue, red and orange inflorescences, over blue foliage. Introduced by Ken and Linda Smith of Change of Scene Nursery in Ohio, and noted plantsman Patrick Cullina's favorite Panicum. Gets rather wide towards the end of the Summer.
Panicum virgatum 'Dallas Blues'

Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'

Switch Grass
Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' has blue-green foliage that is very upright, with attractive inflorescences appearing in July and lasting throughout the winter. One of the earliest Switch Grasses introduced to the trade. Selected by Kurt Bluemel.
Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'

Panicum virgatum 'Huron Solstice'

Switch Grass
The blue-green leaves of Panicum virgatum 'Huron Solstice' turn wine-purple on the tips during the Summer, with the color intensifying as Fall approaches. Flowers also have purple coloration, and plant habit is very upright. Another winner from Martin Quinn's work in Canada.
Panicum virgatum 'Huron Solstice'

Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'

Switch Grass
Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' has green-tan inflorescences above blue-green foliage with a very upright habit. Introduced by Roy Dibik of Northwind Perennial Farm in Wisconsin. Our favorite upright Panicum, and the perfect tall grass for tight spots.
Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'

Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'

Switch Grass
Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' has reddish-tan inflorescences above reddish-green foliage with burgundy tips. The Fall color is a burgundy-red, turning to a soft tan in Winter. Selected by Dr. Hans Simon in Germany and brought into this country by the US National Arboretum.
Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'

Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Fenway Park'

Ivy - Boston
Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Fenway Park' has bright yellow leaves that turn to lime-green in Summer and brilliant scarlet-red in Fall. It was found by Dr. Peter Del Tredici of the Arnold Arboretum near the famous baseball stadium as a chance sport of P. tricuspidata.
Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Fenway Park'

Pennisetum alopecuroides

Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides has creamy inflorescences above clean green foliage. The seed heads are showy into the early Winter.
Pennisetum alopecuroides

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cassian'

Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cassian' has light gold inflorescences above green foliage. The seed heads are a little more colorful than 'Hameln' when they first emerge. Introduced by Kurt Blumel.
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cassian'

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Foxtrot'

Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Foxtrot' has large, long tan seed heads. The foliage is green, turning to a light tan in Winter. This is one of the most striking of the Pennisetums for its height. Named by Kurt Blumel.
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Foxtrot'

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'

Fountain Grass - Dwarf
'Hameln' Dwarf Fountain Grass has creamy white inflorescences, above green foliage. This is the most well-known of the Pennisetums, and a real workhorse.
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny'

Fountain Grass - Miniature
'Little Bunny' Miniature Fountain Grass has delicate tan seed heads, over its short green foliage. It was introduced by Jack Weiskott of Greenport, Long Island, and needs good drainage to make it through the Winter.
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny'

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry'

Fountain Grass
'Moudry' Fountain Grass has dark purple inflorescences, above broad green leaves. Unwanted seedlings should be removed. Introduced into this country by the US National Arboretum.
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry'

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Piglet'

Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Piglet' is more compact than P. 'Hameln' and hardier and showier than P. 'Little Bunny'. 'Piglet' is a good choice for a really compact space.
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Piglet'

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head'

Fountain Grass
'Red Head' Fountain Grass has huge smoky burgundy bottlebrush seed heads above wide green leaves. Earlier blooming than Moudry and showier. Selected by Brent Horvath from seedlings of P. 'National Arboretum'. It really turns heads when in bloom.
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head'

Pennisetum orientale

Fountain Grass - Oriental
Pennisetum orientale has soft ivory inflorescences above green foliage. It blooms all Summer, with the older seed heads aging to an attractive white.
Pennisetum orientale

Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose'

Fountain Grass - Oriental
Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose' has very colorful rose-pink seed heads over green foliage. 'Karley Rose' blooms all Summer, with the older seed heads becoming a dark tan.
Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose'

Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'

Fountain Grass - Red Tender
Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' has beautiful red inflorescences and burgundy foliage. Red Tender Fountain Grass is an annual that blooms for so long, and is so beautiful, that it is well worth replanting every Summer. Use it for containers, or directly in the ground.
Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'

Pennisetum setaceum 'Fireworks'

Fountain Grass - Tender
'Fireworks' Fountain Grass is a spectacular breakthrough in tropical grasses for Summer containers. The striped leaves are a combination of burgundy, red, pink, and white. The burgundy plumes add to the stunning effect and the color gets more intense as the Summer progresses. We loved this grass in a container by our front door as it kept getting more beautiful, and we thank Ron Strasko of Creek Hill Nursery for finding and introducing it.
Pennisetum setaceum 'Fireworks'

Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'

Penstemon
'Husker Red' has pinkish-white flowers on tall stems in June and burgundy-red new foliage. The tall white spikes make great cut flowers. 1996 Perennial Plant of the Year
Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'

Penstemon virgatus 'Blue Buckle'

Beardtongue
'Blue Buckle' has spires of purple-blue flowers in June and July which are very attractive to hummingbirds.
Penstemon virgatus 'Blue Buckle'

Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire'

Russian Sage
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire' has blue flowers in July and August, over silver-green foliage on a compact form, and is dry site tolerant. From Herbert Oudshoorn of Holland.
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire'

Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Superba'

Russian Sage
'Superba' Russian Sage has blue flowers in July and August and silver-green foliage. It is dry site tolerant. 1995 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Superba'

Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Firetail'

Fleece Flower
'Firetail' Fleece Flower has deep red flower spikes July through September. Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Firetail' makes a large clump but is not an invasive spreader. Moist site tolerant. Bruce Cole loves this plant, and so do we! It never stops blooming once it starts.
Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Firetail'

Persicaria polymorpha

Fleece Flower - Giant
Persicaria polymorpha has ivory-white plumes May and June. A trouble free, large clump former, not an invasive spreader. Fall foliage is often colorful. A Wolfgang Oehme favorite plant.
Persicaria polymorpha

Phlox carolina 'Miss Lingard'

Phlox - Carolina
Phlox carolina 'Miss Lingard' has fragrant white flowers in early Summer, along with excellent disease-resistant foliage. There is some confusion as to whether 'Miss Lingard' has P. maculata in its parentage.
Phlox carolina 'Miss Lingard'

Phlox divaricata 'London Grove Blue'

Phlox - Woodland
'London Grove Blue' Woodland Phlox has fragrant light blue flowers in Spring over compact, spreading green foliage. Leaves turn burgundy in Fall and Winter. Found at a plant sale in London Grove, PA by North Creek Nurseries. (The moral: Always keep your eyes open, and stop at Plant Sales!)
Phlox divaricata 'London Grove Blue'

Phlox divaricata- See Perennial Groundcovers

Phlox divaricata-   See Perennial Groundcovers

Phlox maculata 'Natascha'

Phlox - Spotted
'Natascha' Spotted Phlox has pink and white striped flowers over narrow leaved mildew resistant foliage. The flowers look like little pinwheels.
Phlox maculata 'Natascha'

Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise'

Phlox - Garden
'Blue Paradise' Garden Phlox has fragrant flowers that open pale blue and darken to violet blue. It has good mildew resistant foliage.
Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise'

Phlox paniculata 'David'

Phlox - Garden
'David' Garden Phlox has fragrant white flowers and disease resistant foliage From F.M. Mooberry. 2002 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Phlox paniculata 'David'

Phlox paniculata 'Franz Schubert'

Phlox - Garden
'Franz Schubert' Garden Phlox has fragrant lilac flowers on a compact plant with disease resistant foliage. A Blooms of Bressingham® selection. As our mother, Elizabeth Flemer reminded us, it's named after the famous Romanian composer.
Phlox paniculata 'Franz Schubert'

Phlox paniculata 'Junior Dance'

Phlox - Garden
'Junior Dance' Garden Phlox has coral pink, fragrant flowers for an extended period on a compact, mildew resistant plant. A White Flower Farm introduction.
Phlox paniculata 'Junior Dance'

Phlox paniculata 'Junior Dream'

Phlox - Garden
The rose-purple fragrant flowers of 'Junior Dream' Garden Phlox appear for an extended period on a mildew resistant, compact plant. Also a White Flower Farm introduction.
Phlox paniculata 'Junior Dream'

Phlox paniculata 'Laura'

Phlox - Garden
'Laura' Garden Phlox has fragrant plum-purple flowers with white eye zones, appearing in early Summer for an extended show.
Phlox paniculata 'Laura'

Phlox paniculata 'Nicky'

Phlox - Garden
'Nicky' Garden Phlox has fragrant deep magenta-purple flowers in Summer. Its very intense color make this and 'Laura' the favorite Phlox of Nanci Angle of Lawrence Landscapes. Introduced by Niche Gardens.
Phlox paniculata 'Nicky'

Phlox paniculata 'Pixie Miracle Grace'

Phlox - Garden
'Pixie Miracle Grace' has fragrant,lavender-purple flowers with star-shaped white eyes above a mildew resistant compact plant.
Phlox paniculata 'Pixie Miracle Grace'

Phlox paniculata 'ShortyWhite'

Phlox - Garden
'ShortyWhite' Garden Phlox has big clusters of fragrant white flowers on compact, mildew resistant plants.
Phlox paniculata 'ShortyWhite'

Phlox subulata 'Emerald Blue'

Phlox - Creeping
Emerald Blue' Creeping Phlox is covered with lavender blue flowers in April. Creeping green threadlike foliage is perfect for rock gardens and around walks. Prefers good drainage.
Phlox subulata 'Emerald Blue'

Phlox subulata 'Candy Stripe'

Phlox - Creeping
The flowers in April of 'Candy Stripe' Creeping Phlox are pink and white stripes, over creeping threadlike green foliage. Needs good drainage.
Phlox subulata 'Candy Stripe'

Phlox subulata 'White Delight'

Phlox - Creeping
'White Delight' Creeping Phlox becomes covered with white flowers in April over, creeping green foliage. Excellent for rock gardens, walls and paths. Best in a well drained soil.
Phlox subulata 'White Delight'

Phlox subulata 'Scarlet Flame'

Phlox - Creeping
'Scarlet Flame' Creeping Phlox has scarlet-rose flowers in April over creeping green threadlike foliage. Works well in rock gardens. Needs good drainage.
Phlox subulata 'Scarlet Flame'

Phlox subulata- See Perennial Groundcovers

Phlox subulata-   See Perennial Groundcovers

Phormium tenax 'Atropurpurea'

New Zealand Flax
Phormium tenax 'Atropurpurea' has bronze strap-like leaves and loves neglect in containers. 'Atropurpurea' is a very tropical looking form, with large leaves that keep getting bigger in just one season.
Phormium tenax 'Atropurpurea'

Phormium tenax 'Platt's Black'

New Zealand Flax
Phormium tenax 'Platt's Black' has dark blackish-purple blade-shaped leaves, providing great contrast with other container plants.
Phormium tenax 'Platt's Black'

Phormium tenax 'Sundowner'

New Zealand Flax
Phormium tenax 'Sundowner' has bronze-green leaves with irregular copper markings and pink edges. The color intensifies as the Summer progresses. Very tropical looking.
Phormium tenax 'Sundowner'

Phormium tenax 'Tom Thumb'

New Zealand Flax
The green leaves of Phormium tenax 'Tom Thumb' have dark mid ribs and reddish bronze edges. One of the smaller Phormiums for mixed containers with a more delicate, thin-leafed look.
Phormium tenax 'Tom Thumb'

Phormium tenax 'Wings Of Gold'

New Zealand Flax
Phormium tenax 'Wings Of Gold' has medium green leaves with creamy yellow margins that become tinged with red in full sun and drier conditions. It gets more and more showy as the Summer progresses.
Phormium tenax 'Wings Of Gold'

Photinia x fraseri

The new growth of Photinia x fraseri is a brilliant red, turning green for the rest of the year (evergreen). Frequent pruning is a good idea to keep the new growth coming. Plant was originally found in Birmingham, Alabama.
Photinia x fraseri

Physocarpus opulifolis Coppertina™ ('Minda')

Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolis Coppertina™ Ninebark has light pink flowers in June, copper-colored foliage and good red Fall color. It comes from Minier Nursery in France. It is also wet site tolerant.
Physocarpus opulifolis Coppertina™ ('Minda')

Physocarpus opulifolis Summer Wine® ('Seward')

Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolis Summer Wine® has pinkish-white button-like flowers in June over compact habit, and bright bronze-purple foliage. It is also wet site tolerant.
Physocarpus opulifolis Summer Wine® ('Seward')

Physocarpus opulifolius Diabolo ® ('Monlo')

Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius Diabolo® has light pink flowers in June which are more stunning because of the deep purple foliage. Reliably holds its color through the Summer, turning to an attractive reddish-purple in the Fall. Best if pruned aggressively every couple of years. P.H.S. Gold Medal Plant
Physocarpus opulifolius Diabolo ® ('Monlo')

Picea glauca var. conica

Dwarf Alberta Spruce

Dwarf Alberta Spruce is a slow growing pyramidal conifer found originally in Alberta, Canada. If your customer wants “that cute little Christmas Tree,” this is probably what they mean.

Picea glauca var. conica

Pieris japonica 'Dorothy Wycoff'

Andromeda - Japanese
The red buds of Pieris japonica 'Dorothy Wycoff' open to pale pink, highly fragrant flowers in March and April. This is a compact form with dark green evergreen leaves.
Pieris japonica 'Dorothy Wycoff'

Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'

Andromeda - Japanese
The fragrant white flowers of Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire' appear in March and April, with bright red new growth appearing on top of the shiny green, evergreen foliage almost all Summer. The color makes it look like a very refined Photinia.
Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'

Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'

Balloon Flower
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue' has large blue balloon shaped flowers in July and August, over a dwarf habit. It reblooms well, and prefers a well-drained site.
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'

Polemonium reptans 'Stairway to Heaven'

Jacob's Ladder
'Stairway to Heaven' Jacob's Ladder has green leaves with white margins (often tinged with pink) making a tri-color effect. The flowers are pale blue bells. Selected by Bill Cullina of the New England Wildflower Society (Patrick Cullina's cousin).
Polemonium reptans 'Stairway to Heaven'

Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum'

Solomon's Seal - Variegated
Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum' has white flowers in the Spring, over green leaves with white edges. It likes moist sites and will colonize slowly to form a large patch eventually. It is also surprisingly dry site tolerant.
Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum'

Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum'- See Perennials

Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum'-   See Perennials

Polystichum acrostichoides

Christmas Fern
Polystichum acrostichoides has green shiny foliage. An evergreen spreader that looks like a Boston fern.
Polystichum acrostichoides

Polystichum acrostichoides- See Ferns

Polystichum acrostichoides-   See Ferns

Polystichum polyblepharum

Tassel Fern
This delicate, symmetrical evergreen fern has dark green lustrous foliage. The fiddleheads when emerging have bronzy fuzz on them for an interesting effect. It makes a dense, attractive evergreen clump.
Polystichum polyblepharum

Porteranthus trifoliatus 'Pink Profusion'

Bowman's Root
Porteranthus trifoliatus 'Pink Profusion' has lovely delicate pinkish-white flowers that look like tiny butterflies above the foliage. New growth is bronze, turning to green as it matures. The native plant gurus of North Creek Nurseries brought this new selection to our attention. They received it from Mt. Cuba Center in 2001. Happy in dry conditions once established.
Porteranthus trifoliatus 'Pink Profusion'

Potentilla fruticosa 'Gold Drop'

Bush Cinquefoil
Potentilla fruticosa 'Gold Drop' has bright yellow flowers in June and July. A good trim in the Spring helps preserve blooming vigor. It is also salt tolerant.
Potentilla fruticosa 'Gold Drop'

Potentilla fruticosa 'McKay's White'

Bush Cinquefoil
The ivory-white flowers of Potentilla fruticosa 'McKay's White' appear in June to July. A sport of 'Katherine Dykes' found at McKay's Nursery in Wisconsin. It is also salt tolerant.
Potentilla fruticosa 'McKay's White'

Prunus cerasifera 'Thundercloud'

Purpleleaf Plum
Prunus cerasifera 'Thundercloud' has fragrant pink flowers in April, followed by deep purple foliage that keeps its color all Summer. Makes a good ornamental tree for small spaces.
Prunus cerasifera 'Thundercloud'

Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luykens'

Cherry Laurel - Common
The dark green evergreen foliage of Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luykens' is compact, topped with highly fragrant white flowers in early Summer. Excellent broadleaf evergreen for shady locations with deer problems. Introduced by Hesse Nurseries of Germany.
Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luykens'

Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis'

Skip Laurel
Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis' has large smooth shiny green leaves on a broad upright evergreen plant. Strongly scented white flowers in May and June. Believed to have come from Bulgaria in the 1880's.
Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis'

Prunus laurocerasus 'Majestic Jade'

Cherry Laurel
The foliage of 'Majestic Jade' is larger and rounder than its parent P. 'Otto Luykens' and it grows more like a Skip Laurel. It was chosen by Dr. Dirr from many seedlings of Cherry Laurel for its resistance to shothole leaf fungus, as well as its beautiful evergreen foliage. Fragrant white flowers appear in May and June.
Prunus laurocerasus 'Majestic Jade'

Prunus laurocerasus 'West Coast Skip'

Skip Laurel
A selection of Skip Laurel that seems to be the growing choice of many West Coast nurseries. 'West Coast Skip' has larger leaves and a more upright habit than some other clones. Leaves are green, lustrous and evergreen and its white flowers are fragrant.
Prunus laurocerasus 'West Coast Skip'

Prunus lusitanica

Cherry Laurel - Portuguese
Portuguese Cherry Laurel has fragrant long white flowers in May and June, and it often produces red to purple fruit in Summer. Foliage is evergreen and a good suggested replacement for Skip Laurels because of its resistance to shothole fungus (we grew them side by side under overhead irrigation, and there's no question that it is much better!).
Prunus lusitanica

Prunus maritima

Beach Plum
Prunus maritima has white flowers that cover the plant in May, turning to small reddish-purple plums in mid-summer. Birds love the fruit, but so should people as it makes a delicious jam when you figure out how to remove the pits. A great salt tolerant, seashore native.
Prunus maritima

Prunus mume 'Peggy Clarke'

Apricot - Japanese
Prunus mume 'Peggy Clarke' has deep pink double flowers cover the stems in January and February making an unexpected Winter show. Great for forcing indoors. Dr. JC Raulston loved this plant.
Prunus mume 'Peggy Clarke'

Prunus mume 'Pendula'

Apricot - Weeping
Prunus mume 'Pendula' has pale pink single blossoms in January and February that set off the weeping branches amazingly. An unusual Winter-interest plant that works well in small gardens.
Prunus mume 'Pendula'

Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan'

Cherry
The large deep pink double flowers of Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan' hang from branches in April as the coppery new growth is emerging. Blossoms are so full that they look like ballet skirts. Foliage is a good green in Summer, turning to lovely shades of yellow and orange in Fall.
Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan'

Prunus subhirtella var. autumnalis

Cherry - Autumn Flowering
Prunus subhirtella var. autumnalis has dark pink buds that open in early April to pale pink semi-double flowers. It will lightly rebloom in the Fall. An unusual small ornamental tree.
Prunus subhirtella var. autumnalis

Prunus subhirtella var. pendula

Cherry - Weeping

Prunus subhirtella var. pendula is a pink flowering weeper that is the classic harbinger of early Spring, showing cascades of soft pink flowers in April before the leaves emerge. The weeping form is attractive all Summer, especially to small children who hide behind its branches (our children's favorite tree in our yard.) Dr. Dirr calls it the "poor man's weeping European Beech"

Prunus subhirtella var. pendula

Prunus x 'Okame'

Cherry
The first cherry to bloom in the Spring. 'Okame' has bright pink semi-double flowers which appear in late March to early April. 'Okame' is a fine-textured cold hardy small tree that lights up the landscape at a time when we all need it. P.H.S. Gold Medal Plant.
Prunus x 'Okame'

Prunus x yedoensis

Cherry
Prunus x 'yedoensis' has soft pink flowers that open before the foliage emerges in early April. 'Yoshino' Cherry makes up the famous Cherry Blossom display in Washington DC along with 'Kwanzan' Cherry. Fall foliage is yellow to orange.
Prunus x yedoensis

Prunus x cistena

Cherry - Purpleleaf Sand
Prunus x cistena has single pink fragrant flowers in late Spring, and vivid purple foliage that holds its color well all Summer, followed by good reddish-purple Fall foliage. It does very well at the seashore. Prune it hard periodically to keep it nice.
Prunus x cistena

Pulmonaria longifolia 'Bertram Anderson'

Lungwort - Longleafed
Pulmonaria longifolia 'Bertram Anderson' has violet-blue flowers in May and June, over silver and green narrow leaves. It is mildew resistant. A good tough Lungwort.
Pulmonaria longifolia 'Bertram Anderson'

Pulmonaria longifolia var. cevennensis

Lungwort - Longleafed
Pulmonaria longifolia var. cevennensis has violet-blue flowers in April and May over long silver and blue mildew resistant leaves. Originally found in the Cevennes region in France. The toughest of the Lungworts.
Pulmonaria longifolia var. cevennensis

Pulmonaria x 'Blue Ensign'

Lungwort
Pulmonaria x 'Blue Ensign' has large cobalt blue flowers in April and May, over beautiful dark green leaves. Amazing when in flower.
Pulmonaria x 'Blue Ensign'

Pulmonaria x 'Cotton Cool'

Lungwort
The dark blue flowers of 'Cotton Cool' Lungwort appear in April and May, over striking silver leaves. An introduction from England.
Pulmonaria x 'Cotton Cool'

Pulmonaria x 'Raspberry Splash'

Lungwort
Pulmonaria x 'Raspberry Splash' has raspberry-pink flowers in April and May, and silver spots cover the long green leaves. A tough Lungwort.
Pulmonaria x 'Raspberry Splash'

Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer® ('Glen's Form')

Pear - Callery
Chanticleer® Callery Pear becomes covered with bunches of white flowers in late April, giving it the appearance of an elongated snowball on a stick. Chanticleer's® habit is more oval and upright than 'P.Bradford's' and it is much more resistant to breakage as well as fireblight ('Bradford's' two big nemeses). Good Fall color of yellow, orange and red. Dr. Dirr like this pear best of all the Callery selections.
Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer® ('Glen's Form')
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