What Is Prime In Our Yards - Right Now
(To View What Was Prime in March-June of 2011 - Please Click Here)

Cephalotaxus (Japanese Plum Yew)

Super full block - absolutely prime - you will not find nicer plants anywhere

(photo taken 10/11/11 at our Springfield yard)

Witch-hazels

Witch-hazels are showing their full fall color - which may be even more beautiful than their late winter bloom. An underappreciated plant, and we have beauties

(photo taken 10/11/11 at our Springfield yard)

Rhododendrons

Plenty of choices, in multiple varieties, and our Rhodo quality is always exceptional.

(photo taken 10/11/11 at our Springfield yard)

Mohave Pyracantha (Firethorn)

The berry / fall foliage color contrast is fully evident here. We are big fans of this plant and the Mohave variety in particular.

(photo taken 10/11/11 at our Springfield yard)

Fresh Perennials

We continue to bring in fresh perennials - we have an excellent assortment - far more than is shown in this picture

(photo taken 10/11/11 at our Springfield yard)


Nellie Stevens Holly

These Nellie Stevens are listed at 7-8 feet but they look (and in fact are) taller.

(photo taken 10/11/11 at our Springfield yard)

Groundcovers

We'll stock a great selection of groundcovers right up through the end of the year. We reliably have Pachysandra, Hedera, Vinca and Liriope (Green & Variegated)


(photo taken 10/11/11 at our Springfield yard)

Larger Evergreens

We have a number of beautiful Blue & Norway Spruce in 8-10',
and 10-12' sizes

(photo taken 10/11/11 at our Springfield yard)


Deciduous Trees

We still have an excellent selection of deciduous trees that look great - including a number of Cherry varieties

(photo taken 10/11/11 at our Springfield yard)

 
What Was Prime - September 21st, 2011

Cherry Laurel

Super full, multiple sizes - you will not find nicer plants anywhere

(photo taken 9/21/11 at our Colts Neck yard)


Ilex

We have a great selection of Ilex varieties and a deep inventory of any one variety. Note how fresh and healthy our stock is - even in late September

(photo taken 9/21/11 at our Colts Neck yard)

Limelight Hydrangea

Nearly full bloom, super full - 18-24" & 36-42"

(photo taken 9/21/11 at our Colts Neck yard)


Juniper

Great selection and superior quality - with a deep inventory of any one variety. Again note how fresh the stock is in late September. It is because we do 3 things exceptionally well. 1) We grow and buy superior stock. 2) We have an exceptional staff that takes pride in our quality. 3) We have great facilities - with excellent irrigation and drainage systems that allow plants to not just survive - but thrive in the often unfriendly conditions that a plant is asked to endure in any nursery.

(photo taken 9/21/11 at our Colts Neck yard)

Caryopteris - Blue Mist Spirea

Full bloom - this is a great plant that can light up the landscape in the fall.

(photo taken 9/21/11 at our Colts Neck yard)


Deciduous Trees

We have an excellent selection of deciduous trees - and look at the quality

(photo taken 9/21/11 at our Colts Neck yard)

Perennials

We stock a deep inventory of perennials right up to the end of the year. The variegated Iris in the foreground is an exceptionally hardy Iris that had become a favorite of ours for it's durability, striking color, and its magnificent traditional Iris bloom in early summer.

(photo taken 9/21/11 at our Colts Neck yard)

Sienna Sunrise Nandina

This dwarf variety stays very dense and features a wonder mix of fall colors - combined with it bright red new growth in spring this is a great dwarf evergreen shrub with unique color and texture.

(photo taken 9/21/11 at our Colts Neck yard)

Ornamental Grasses

We always have a great selection of ornamental grasses - our current inventory features a mix of varieties that still have full summer color
and others that are deep into bloom and showing their wonderful fall foliage colors

(photo taken 9/21/11 at our Colts Neck yard)


Taxus Varieties

Issues with deer susceptibility have dramatically reduced the use of Taxus varieties (yews) though the years, but if you have a place where the plants are safe - they are still amongst the most beautiful small evergreens that you can find - and we continue to carry a great selection of exceptional quality plants.

(photo taken 9/21/11 at our Colts Neck yard)

Hibiscus Diana

A late bloomer - in full bloom

(photo taken 9/21/11 at our Colts Neck yard)

Ilex Verticillata - Winterberry

A plant that is really gaining in popularity due to the bright display of red berries in early fall and deep into winter.

(photo taken 9/21/11 at our Colts Neck yard)

What Was Prime - September 9th, 2011

Mums Are In

Full selection of mums - multiple colors, deep inventory

(photo taken 9/9/11 at our Springfield yard)

Blue Mist Spirea

Full bloom

(photo taken 9/9/11 at our Springfield yard)

Sky Pencil Ilex

Great selection of specimens

(photo taken 9/9/11 at our Springfield yard)

Sharp's Pygmy Japanese Maple

Just one of the great Japanese Maple varieties we stock. We carry as many as 10 different varieties of upright Japanese Maples at any time, and multiple weeping varieties.

(photo taken 9/9/11 at our Springfield yard)

 

Shishigashira Japanese Maple

Just one of the great Japanese Maple varieties we stock. We carry as many as 10 different varieties of upright Japanese Maples at any time, and multiple weeping varieties.

(photo taken 9/9/11 at our Springfield yard)


Full Moon Japanese Maple

Just one of the great Japanese Maple varieties we stock. We carry as many as 10 different varieties of upright Japanese Maples at any time, and multiple weeping varieties.

(photo taken 9/9/11 at our Springfield yard)

 

Ferns

We always have multiple varieties of ferns in stock

(photo taken 9/9/11 at our Springfield yard)

 

Trees

We continue to stock a great selection of deciduous and evergreen trees

(photo taken 9/9/11 at our Springfield yard)

 


Large Caliper Trees

We always stock a mix of large caliper trees. These birch and weeping willows will flush out soon after planting an provide a 15' installed tree.

(photo taken 9/9/11 at our Springfield yard)

 


Huechera 'Black Out'

Could be the darkest leaf Huechera we have ever seen - absolutely beautiful.

(photo taken 9/9/11 at our Springfield yard)

 

   

'Miss Ruby' Butterfly Bush

Striking pink flowers

(photo taken 9/9/11 at our Springfield yard)

 

Crape Myrtle - Multiple Varieties

We have plenty of Crape Myrtle in both tree and shrub form

(photo taken 9/9/11 at our Springfield yard)

 


Hakonechloa

We have really grown to love this plant. It is colorful, sturdy and can thrive in 1/2 day of sun or less

(photo taken 9/9/11 at our Springfield yard)

 

What Is Prime In Our Yards - On 7/23/11
Tardiva Hydrangea

Tardiva Hydrangea

Tardiva is one of the most cold hardy Hydrangeas. Can reach heights of 10-15' but is extremely agreeable to pruning. Plants are in near full bloom.

(photo taken 7/23/11 at our Springfield yard)

Steeds Holly

Steeds Holly

We always have beautiful Ilex, and Steeds in one of the most popular varieties. Tightly pyramidal and very agreeable to repeat pruning - Steeds works well as a corner piece, flanking a door, in between windows, and it also makes a great hedge.

(photo taken 7/23/11 at our Springfield yard)

Serbian Spruce

Serbian Spruce

10 - 12 feet tall and perfectly shaped.

(photo taken 7/23/11 at our Springfield yard)

Rose Of Sharon

Rose Of Sharon

Multiple varieties are in bloom.

(photo taken 7/23/11 at our Springfield yard)

Rose of Sharon

Rose Of Sharon - Tree Form

A tree form of this beautiful summer blooming plant.

(photo taken 7/23/11 at our Springfield yard)

Privet & Forsythia
We have Privet, Forsythia and other staple deciduous shrubs in stock all year, and they look good all year (photo taken 7/23/11 at our Springfield yard) .

Okame Cherry (2.5 to 3")

They still look great and they'll be 10+ feet when planted - they can really fill a substantial area.

(photo taken 7/23/11 at our Springfield yard)

Mahonia - Leatherleaf Mahonia

Beautiful plants in full summer color (shades of green) with spectacular fall color just months away. A plant we like more and more all the time.

(photo taken 7/23/11 at our Springfield yard)

Ilex Soft Touch

Ilex Soft Touch

A wonderful variation of Ilex - Soft Touch has extremely small leaves, much smaller than Helleri. The plant is in fact soft to the touch. We have beautiful specimens up to 24-30".

(photo taken 7/23/11 at our Springfield yard)

Bergenia

Bergenia

Bergenia is a very popular perennial in our Springfield yard and we always have beautiful plants in stock. This is a very hardy perennial that grows where other plants refuse to grow. It has beautiful pink spring blooms and great red fall and winter foliage.

(photo taken 7/23/11 at our Springfield yard)

Andromeda

Pieris

We move so many plants that we constantly restock with fresh plants - like these Pieris. We pride ourselves on exceptional quality throughout the landscape year - not just in the spring.

(photo taken 7/23/11 at our Springfield yard)

Hydrangea Limelight

Hydrangea Limelight

Beautiful plants in full bloom. They are listed (and priced) as 36-42" but they are bigger .

(photo taken 7/23/11 at our Springfield yard)

What Was Prime - 7/4/11

Giant Arborvitae - 12-14'

A strongly deer-resistant Arborvitae that can grow up to 60'+ tall. At 12-14' these beauties already have a great start on what becomes a very large, very stately evergreen tree.

(photo taken 7/4/11 at our Colts Neck yard)

   

Hypericum - Hidcote

This wonderful summer flowering shrub is in full bloom

(photo taken 7/4/11 at our Colts Neck yard)

   

Summer Flowering Spirea

Numerous varieties of summer flowering Spirea are in full bloom.

(photo taken 7/4/11 at our Colts Neck yard)

Shasta Daisy - 3 Gallon

Beautiful plants in near peak bloom

(photo taken 7/4/11 at our Colts Neck yard)

Hydrangea - Claudie

A great summer flowering Hydrangea. Like so many Hydrangea varieties the flowers will be pink in neutral soil and blue in acidic soils.

(photo taken 7/4/11 at our Colts Neck yard)


Hydrangea - Cityline - Paris
The blooms are such a deep pink they appear red from a distance (photo taken 7/4/11 at our Colts Neck yard)

Hostas

Many of our Hostas are in bloom. We always have a great selection of Hosta with many varieties available in multiple pot sizes.

(photo taken 7/4/11 at our Colts Neck yard)

Echinacea

All varieties - including White Swan (back) are in bloom

(photo taken 7/4/11 at our Colts Neck yard)

Crocosmia

A great summer flowering perennial. Leaves are Iris-like. Blooms are somewhat like a Freesia flower - they are magnificent.

(photo taken 7/4/11 at our Colts Neck yard)


We always have interesting Espaliers. Photinia (left) and Royal Purple Smoke Bush (Cotinus) both make excellent espaliers
(photos taken 7/4/11 at our Colts Neck yard)

Hearts Of Gold Redbud

A very unique Redbud variety - has lime green leaves which are quite striking. It is the only gold-foliaged Cercis for the U.S. Market. Same beautiful spring bloom as other Redbuds.

Note: Extremely limited quantity

(photo taken 7/4/11 at our Colts Neck yard)


We always have a great selection of ornamental grasses (photo taken 7/4/11 at our Colts Neck yard)
 

 


Bloodgood Japanese Maples - beautiful, super full, priced to move (photo taken 7/4/11 at our Colts Neck yard)