Contorted Filbert or Contorted Willow
Both of these have corkscrew stems mostly upright ranging from 5 to 50′.  They provide a spectacular view spring, summer, fall and especially winter.  On the downside, Japanese beetles also rate these selections high on their list.  However, there are products on the market today that can be easily applied and do not leave an unsightly residue, so plan ahead.

Red or Yellow Stem Dogwood
Vibrant crayola color clusters of stems burst from the ground reaching 5 to 6′.  Maintenance includes hard pruning every year to ever other year to maintain stem color.  There are variegated and golden foliage forms for summer interest as well.  Sun to partial shade suits them best.  These are also a great choice for moist sites.

Weeping Trees
Be it deciduous or evergreen, they come in a myriad of sizes.  Most commonly known are the weeping cherry, but there are so many more options.  Weeping katsura, peach, dogwod even some weeping choices of spruce and cypress.  With the vast array available locally, something is bound to strike a cord with your landscape plan.

Conifers
Years ago conifers meant alberta spruce or clipped yews.  However today you may be hard pressed to identify some conifers as such.  Breeders and collectors have been busy introducing an endless array of exciting additions in varying shades of blue, gold, silver and even bicolor.  Most require full sun and average soil with nominal issues concerning pests and sometimes deer.  Beware, collecting conifers can become a habit!

If you need help with your “Winter Gardening” feel free to email or drop us a line.  Ronny’s Nursery Staff will be happy to help you add some interest to your landscape.