Blue garden iris most commonly refers to the tall bearded iris (Iris germanica), one of the most iconic and widely grown perennials in temperate gardens worldwide. Bearded irises come in […]

Hick’s yew (Taxus x media ‘Hicksii’) is one of the most reliable and versatile evergreen shrubs available for home landscapes, and it’s been a go-to choice for gardeners and landscape […]

American hazelnut (Corylus americana) is a native deciduous shrub that deserves far more attention than it typically gets in home landscapes. Found naturally across much of eastern and central North […]

Glencoe thornless raspberry (Rubus ‘Glencoe’) is a unique purple raspberry that combines the best traits of red and black raspberries into a thornless, easy-to-manage plant that’s a joy to grow […]

French pussy willow (Salix caprea) is a large, fast-growing deciduous shrub or small tree beloved for its plump, silvery catkins that appear on bare branches in late winter to early […]

Fignomenal fig (Ficus carica ‘Fignomenal’, also sold under the trademark name FigNomenal) is a dwarf fig variety that’s opened the door for gardeners in cooler climates to grow figs successfully, […]

Dolgo crabapple (Malus ‘Dolgo’) is a vigorous, cold-hardy ornamental and fruiting tree that delivers a spectacular show in every season. Originating from a Russian seedling introduced to the United States […]

Compact burning bush (Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’) is one of the most widely planted landscape shrubs in North America, and its popularity comes down to one undeniable quality: absolutely stunning fall […]

Bridal wreath spirea (Spiraea prunifolia) is a classic, old-fashioned deciduous shrub that’s been a garden favorite for well over a century, and for good reason. When it blooms in mid […]

Bounty passion fruit (Passiflora edulis ‘Bounty’) is a vigorous, fast-growing tropical to subtropical vine prized for its heavy yields of sweet, aromatic fruit. Developed in New Zealand, this cultivar is […]