Arbutus unedo ‘Compacta’ (Compact Strawberry Tree)
Bloom Time: October to January
Sun Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Requirement: Low to medium
Wildlife: Bees, Birds, Butterflies and Moths
Tolerates: Drought
Native to North America: No
Zones: 7 to 9
Other: A small evergreen shrub with glossy foliage, cinnamon-colored bark, and white-pink flowers that are produced in the fall to winter.
Location: Sigourney Cheek Literary Garden
Viola cornuta ‘Sorbet XP Marina’ (Horned Violet)
Bloom Time: October to May
Sun Requirement: Full Sun to Part Sun
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Bees
Tolerates: Cold tolerant
Native to North America: No
Zones: 4 to 9
Other: This compact, uniform perennial has soft blue flowers with a deep violet center and heart-shaped leaves. A perfect addition to any garden bed to add color duing the winter months!
Location: Color Garden
Camellia japonica ‘April Remembered’ (Camellia)
Bloom Time: October to May
Sun Requirement: Part Sun to Full Shade
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Bumblebees and Honeybees
Tolerates: Shade
Native to North America: No
Zones: 6 to 10
Other: A beautiful cold tolerant baby pink camellia that is a late winter bloomer with glossy evergreen foliage. Plant in a sheltered site to protect from cold winds.
Location: Herb Garden
Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii (Mediterranean Spurge)
Bloom Time: May to June
Sun Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Requirement: Low to medium
Wildlife: Bees and Butterflies
Tolerates: Drought, Rabbits, and Deer
Native to North America: No
Zones: 6 to 8
Other: Noted for its erect stems with spirally arranged blue-green leaves, Mediterranean Spurge is evergreen and a unique addition to any garden bed!
Location: Boxwood Garden
Hypericum calycinum ‘Brigadoon’ (St. John’s Wort)
Bloom Time: July to August
Sun Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Butterflies
Tolerates: Drought
Native to North America: No
Zones: 5 to 8
Other: Evergreen during warmer winters, this groundcover has golden leaves with a reddish tint on the edges. During the summer, it produces bright yellow flowers.
Location: Herb Garden
Magnolia stellata ‘Royal Star’ (Star Magnolia)
Bloom Time: March
Sun Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Beetles
Tolerates: Clay Soil
Native to North America: No
Zones: 4 to 8
Other: A small tree that has large, fuzzy buds that open in late winter to fragrant, large white flowers.
Location: Seasons Garden
Acer buergerianum (Trident Maple)
Bloom Time: April to May
Sun Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Birds
Tolerates: Air Pollution
Native to North America: No
Zones: 5 to 9
Other: This tree grows to 30 feet tall and is noted for its lovely exfoliating bark and attractive yellow, orange and red fall color.
Location: Japanese Garden
Ilex opaca ‘Yellow-Berried’ (Yellow Berried Holly)
Bloom Time: May to June
Sun Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Birds
Tolerates: Deer
Native to North America: Yes
Zones: 6 to 9
Other: Features an abundance of magnificent orange-yellow berries in the winter and evergreen leaves.
Location: Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden
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