2018 Spring Plant Sale and Auction All net proceeds support operations of Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens
Auction Plants, Items, and Donors Thursday – 6:00 p.m. Friday – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday –10:00 a.m.
ChadwickArboretum.osu.edu The Ohio State University Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens wishes to thank these generous donors for auction plants, items, or services:
Acorn Farms, Inc., Galena, OH Bluestone Perennials, Madison, OH Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc., Madison, OH C. M. Brown & Sons Nurseries, Inc., Perry, OH Decker’s Nursery, Groveport OH Mark and Christy Dudgeon, Auctioneers Klyn Nurseries, Inc., Perry, OH Kurtz Brothers, Inc., Columbus, OH Lang Stone Company, Columbus, OH Herman Losely & Son, Inc., Perry, OH Oakland Nursery, Inc., Columbus, OH Ohio Mulch, Columbus OH Premier Plant Solutions, Hilliard, OH Primary Nature Horticulture, Columbus OH Rusty Oak Nursery, LTD, Valley City, OH Scarff’s Nursery, Inc., New Carlisle, OH Scioto Gardens Nursery, Delaware, OH The Siebenthaler Company, Inc., Dayton, OH Smith’s Gardens, Inc., Delaware, OH Tree Tyme Nursery, Austinburg, OH Two Men and a Truck Moving Company, Columbus, OH Wade and Gatton Nursery, Inc., Bellville, OH Zupcsan’s Nursery, Inc., Madison, OH
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Thursday 6 pm Auction—Plants, Items & Donors Auctioneer—Mark Dudgeon Plant Expert—Mark Miller
GC-1 $50 gift certificate Generous Donor — Ohio Mulch and T-1 Berberis japonica ‘Concorde — Purple leaf Japanese barberry A miniature, rounded, deciduous shrub with dramatic deep maroon, purple foliage that becomes more intense in fall. It produces small yellow flowers in late spring followed by bright red berries. It typically grows 2 ’x 3’. Prefers well-drained, rich, moist, fertile soil. Deer resistant. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — Scarff’s Nursery, Inc.
T-2 Aesculus pavia — Red buckeye A deciduous, small tree growing to 10–20’. At the tips of branches, 4–10” panicles of red to orange-red, flowers appear in spring. Shiny, dark green, palmately compound leaves begin to decline by August. Fall foliage color is not special. Smooth, round (1–2” across), light brown, seed capsules contain 1–3 shiny seeds called buckeyes. They ripen in the fall. Average, medium-moist, well-drained soil. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc.
T-3 Acer campestre ‘Carnival’ — Carnival hedge maple Carnival is a small, deciduous tree, usually multi-stemmed, becoming only 10’ tall and wide. Its foliage is pink and white variegated in spring becoming only white variegated as it matures. Good fall color is lacking. It grows well in average, medium moist, well-drained soil. Zones 5–8; Generous Donor — The Siebenthaler Company, Inc.
T-4 Eleutherococcus sieboldianus 'Variegatus' — Varigated fiveleaf aralia T-5 Adaptable deciduous shrub growing 6–8’ tall and wide with variegated leaves, bright green with white edges. Small sharp thorns grow on stems below each leaf. Tolerant of drought, poor soils and shearing. Formerly in the genus Acanthopanax. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — Scioto Gardens Nursery
T-6 Betula nigra — River birch Fast growing, medium-sized native, deciduous tree. Mature height, 40–70’. Best in moist, acidic, fertile soil including semi-aquatic conditions, but also tolerates drier soil. Adapts well to acidic, heavy clay soil. Salmon-pink to reddish brown bark exfoliates revealing lighter inner bark. Leaves turn a clear yellow in fall. Zones 5–9; Generous Donor — Decker’s Nursery
T-7 Cercis canadensis ‘Vanilla Twist’ PP# 22744 — Vanilla Twist redbud White flowers and weeping habit are distinguishing characteristics of this redbud cultivar. It can grow to 12’ x 8’ in average to dry soil. Zones 5–9; Generous Donor — Tree Tyme Nursery
T-8 Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Scarlet Storm’ PP# 20951 — Double take Scarlet™ flowering quince This cultivar of flowering quince produces early spring, scarlet-red, double blooms, often opening before foliage emerges. It is a deciduous, thornless shrub growing 3–4’ tall and wide. Plants do not produce fruit. Average, medium-moist, well-drained soil. Zones 5–9; Generous Donor — Zupcsan’s Nursery
T-9 Buxus sempervirens ‘Variegata’ — Variegated boxwood T-10 This cultivar of evergreen, common boxwood is denser, more mounded, and slower-growing (3” per T-11 year) than the species. Its leaves are bright green with white margins that turn cream colored and mature light yellow. Best in evenly moist, well-drained soil. Zones 6–8; Generous Donor — Scioto Gardens Nursery
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Thursday 6 pm Auction—Plants, Items & Donors Auctioneer—Mark Dudgeon Plant Expert—Mark Miller
T-12 Cornus mas 'Flava' — Flava cornelian cherry dogwood A deciduous shrub or small tree that typically grows 15–25' x 12–20'. Clusters of tiny, yellow flowers open along stems before leaves emerge creating a yellow mist over the plant. Dark green leaves (to 4" long) have no significant fall color. Fruits are, fleshy, berries, which mature yellow, unlike red of the species, in mid-summer and attract wildlife. Average, medium-moist, well-drained soil. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc.
T-13 Chamaecyparis pisifera ’Vintage Gold’ — Vintage Gold Sawara cypress A dwarf, evergreen conifer with a mounding growth habit and golden, feathery foliage. Vintage Gold can grow to 5–7’ x 3–5’. Requires well-drained soil. Zones 5–8; Generous Donor — Scioto Gardens Nursery
T-14 Corylopsis glabrescens — Fragrant winter hazel A spreading, multi-stemmed shrub that typically grows 8–10' tall and wide. Drooping clusters of fragrant pale-yellow flowers open in late winter to early spring before the foliage emerges. Dark green leaves (to 4" long) turn shades of yellow in fall. Best in acidic, organically rich, medium-moist, well-drained soil. Zones 5–8. Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc.
GC-2 $75 gift certificate Generous Donor — Kurtz Bothers, Inc. and T-15 Deutzia x rosea ‘Nikko Blush’ — Nikko Blush slender deutzia 'Nikko Blush' slender deutzia has arching, low-growing branches and grows to 3’ x 4’. Its bright pink buds open in April and May showing abundant soft pink flowers. It makes an excellent groundcover. Leaves are shades of burgundy in autumn. Zones 5–8; Generous Donor — Klyn Nurseries, Inc.
T-16 Franklinia alatamaha — Franklin Tree This native, deciduous tree has been extinct in the wild since the early 1800s. It is the only species in the genus Franklinia. It may be single or multi-stemmed and grows 10–25’ tall. Fragrant, 3”, white flowers with abundant yellow stamens bloom in late summer for several weeks. Flowers often are present when the foliage turns orange-red. Seed capsules mature in 13–15 months. Best in evenly moist, well-drained, acidic, organically rich, soil. Requires watering during dry periods. Zones 5–8; Generous Donor — The Siebenthaler Company, Inc.
T-17 Deutzia ‘NCDX2’ (PPAF) — Yuki Cherry Blossom deutzia A small, deciduous shrub with a neat, mounded habit growing 12–24’ tall and wide. In spring, pink, bell- like flowers cover the plant. Fall foliage is burgundy-purple. It is a tough, adaptable plant and makes an excellent groundcover, especially on a sunny slope. Deer resistant. Zones 5–8; Generous Donor — Premier Plant Solutions
T-18 Hamamelis x ‘Amethyst’ — Amethyst witch hazel A deciduous, rounded shrub growing 8–10’ tall and wide. This witch hazel’s reddish-purple blooms are mildly fragrant and open mid-winter. Foliage is gray-green and becomes brilliant red and orange in the fall. Best in average, moist, well-drained soil. Zones 5–8; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc.
T-19 Hydrangea paniculata ‘Ilvodo’ BOBO — Bobo panicle hydrangea This is a compact, panicle hydrangea growing as an upright mound 2–3’ x 3–4’. It is noted for early blooming. On the tips of strong stems are conical clusters, to 11” long, of white flowers. As flowers age, they have pink to lavender tones. Best in fertile, medium moist, well-drained soil. Zones 3–8; Generous Donor — C. M. Brown Nurseries, Inc.
2 = full sun = partial shade = full shade
Thursday 6 pm Auction—Plants, Items & Donors Auctioneer—Mark Dudgeon Plant Expert—Mark Miller
T-20 Diervilla sp. ‘Kodiak’® Red — Red bush honeysuckle This native, deciduous shrub is a good substitute for burning bush. It grows 3–4’ tall and wide. Leaves emerge a deep burgundy and become vivid red in autumn. Yellow flowers open in early summer and attract pollinators. Adaptable to most soils and tolerant of dry shady locations. Zones 4–7; Generous Donor — Decker’s Nursery
T-21 Diervilla sp. ‘Kodiak’® Orange — Orange bush honeysuckle This native, deciduous shrub is a good substitute for burning bush. It grows 3–4’ tall and wide. Green foliage becomes glowing orange in autumn. Yellow flowers open in early summer and attract pollinators. Adaptable to most soils and tolerant of dry shady locations. Zones 4–7; Generous Donor — Decker’s Nursery
T-22 Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon Variegata' — Worplesdon Variegata sweetgum A smaller version of the species and more pyramidal in form. It can become 40’ x 25’ at maturity. It is a deciduous tree with star-shaped, dark green leaves that become red, purple or yellow in the fall. Round, prickly, hard fruits can be a problem so plant where this will not be an issue. For optimum growth, plant in rich, evenly moist, acidic, well-drained soil. Zones 5–9; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc.
T-23 Euonymus alata ‘Devil’s Fire’ — Devil’s Fire burning bush A deciduous shrub growing to 5–15’ tall and wide. This cultivar has tighter branching, superior stem hardiness, and more extreme red fall color than the species. Adaptable to a variety of soil types but does not tolerate wet soil. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — C. M. Brown Nurseries, Inc.
T-24 Fothergilla gardenii — Dwarf fothergilla A slow-growing, deciduous shrub becoming 1.5–3’ x 2–4'. It has fragrant, white, bottlebrush flower clusters on branch tips in spring. It’s blue-green to green leaves emerge after flowers and turn bright yellow, orange and red in fall. Best in moist, acidic, organically rich, well-drained soil; avoid heavy soil. Zones 5–8; Generous Donor — C. M. Brown Nurseries, Inc.
T-25 Hydrangea paniculata ‘Phantom’ — Phantom panicle hydrangea Huge, up to 15”, creamy-white upright panicles cover this hardy deciduous shrub in midsummer. Panicles gradually fade to a soft pink as they age. Despite the size of blooms, stems are strong enough to hold them, making them ideal for cutting. It’s a quick grower and soon becomes 6–8’ tall and wide. Best in acidic, fertile, moist well-drained soil. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — Scarff’s Nursery, Inc.
T-26 Indiana Limestone Garden Bench Generous Donor — Lang Stone Company
T-27 Magnolia sieboldii ‘Colossus’ — Oyama magnolia This deciduous tree grows to at least 25’ tall. Dark green leaves are broad and to 8” long. Flowers open in late spring–early summer. Each white, fragrant bloom has rosy stamens, up to 18 petals and can be 5” across. Plants prefer rich, well-drained, slightly acid loam. Zones 4–9; Generous Donor — Decker’s Nursery
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Thursday 6 pm Auction—Plants, Items & Donors Auctioneer—Mark Dudgeon Plant Expert—Mark Miller
T-28 Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris ‘Miranda’ — Miranda climbing hydrangea This is a vigorously growing, deciduous, woody vine. It can become 30–40’ over time. Foliage is heart- shaped and dark green with yellow margins, which fade to creamy white as leaves mature. In late spring to early summer, fragrant, flat flower clusters open. Creamy white to greenish-yellow center blossoms are surrounded by showy white flowers. Prefers rich, fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — The Siebenthaler Company, Inc.
T-29 Malus ‘Indian Magic’ — Indian Magic flowering crabapple A deciduous small tree growing 15–20’ tall and wide. In April, 1½“, deep pink flowers emerge from dark red buds. Bright red, oval, ½“ fruit form and turn reddish orange with frost. Fruits attract birds. Foliage changes from deep green to golden orange in autumn. Indian Magic has fair resistance to scab, good resistance to fireblight and cedar apple rust, and excellent resistance to mildew. Best in medium moist, well- drained, acidic loams. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — Rusty Oak Nursery, LTD
T-30 Kerria japonica ‘Pleniflora’ — Pleniflora Japanese kerria This deciduous shrub grows to 8-10’ and has slender, arching, yellowish-green stems that remain an attractive green in winter. Pleniflora is more upright than the species. It has rounded, double yellow flowers (to 2” across) that open April to May. Prefers loamy soil that is moderately fertile. Zones 4–9; Generous Donor — Scarff’s Nursery, Inc.
T-31 Buxus sempervirens ’Wanford Page' — Wanford Page boxwood T-32 Unique, colorful boxwood. New growth is a luminescent butter-yellow. Foliage matures to green. Winter T-33 foliage is green and yellow variegated. Dwarf mound shaped, 3’ x 3’. Average to dry soils. Zone 5; Generous Donor — Scioto Gardens Nursery
T-34 Calycanthus floridus ’Athens’ — Athens Carolina allspice This allspice cultivar has yellow fragrant flowers instead of dark red of the species. A deciduous shrub growing to 6–9’ x 6–12’ and best in rich, loamy soil. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc.
T-35 Malus x domestica ‘Northern Spy’ — Northern Spy apple tree Large, vigorous tree with attractive, large, thin, greenish-yellow skinned fruit flushed and striped scarlet red. Apple flesh is yellow to white, rather firm, tender, crisp, juicy, slightly sweet and mildly acidic. Stores well. Good for pies or eating fresh. More than one variety must be planted for best pollination and subsequent fruit production. Tree blooms late so less late spring frost damage. Fruit ripens in October and, with proper storage, can keep up to 5 months. Average, medium moist, well-drained soil. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc.
T-36 Metasequoia glyptostroboides — Dawn redwood This is a fast-growing, deciduous needled conifer with a conical habit that matures to 70–100’ x 15–25’. Its foliage turns orange-brown in fall. Cones are round and hang from branches on short stems. Best grown in moist, rich, well-drained soil. Tolerates wet soil. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — Decker’s Nursery
T-37 Pinus parviflora ’Gimborne’s Ideal’ — Gimborne’s Ideal Japanese white pine A slow-growing, broadly shaped, evergreen conifer reaching 5' x 3' in 10 years. Needles are blue-green. Average, medium moist, well-drained soil. Zones 5–7; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc.
4 = full sun = partial shade = full shade
Thursday 6 pm Auction—Plants, Items & Donors Auctioneer—Mark Dudgeon Plant Expert—Mark Miller
T-38 Rhamnus frangula ‘Ron Williams’ PP# 14791/Proven Winners — Fine line buckthorn This plant is a cross between the columnar and cutleaf forms of buckthorn. It is ideal for narrow spaces growing 5’ x 1.5–2’. It is not weedy or invasive and rarely produces seed. Fall color is butter-yellow. Adaptable to many soil types and is deer resistant. Zones 2–7; Generous Donor — Scarff’s Nursery, Inc.
T-39 Nyssa sylvatica cv. 'WFH1' PP# 22976 — Tupelo Tower™ blackgum This deciduous tree is well suited for tight spaces, growing 30–40’ x 10–15’. Its dark, shiny green leaves turn bright yellow, orange, red or scarlet in the autumn. Birds eat its tiny black fruits as soon they ripen. Blackgums grow best in well-drained soil but will tolerate wet soil. Zones 4–9; Generous Donor — Tree Tyme Nursery
T-40 Physocarpus opulifolius ’Jefam’ Amber Jubilee™ — Amber Jubilee™ Jefam ninebark A deciduous, compact shrub that typically grows 5–6’ x 4’. New growth bears foliage that is orange with yellow veins and turns purple in autumn. However, foliage on older growth is green in summer. Small pink or white flower clusters open in late spring and develop into reddish fruit. Best in slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Zones 2–8; Generous Donor — C. M. Brown Nurseries, Inc.
T-41 Pieris japonica ‘Mt. Fire’ — Mt. Fire Japanese pieris This cultivar has fiery red emerging leaves that mature glossy dark green, and heavy, pendulous flower clusters. It grows as a spreading mound 4’ x 3’ over the first 10 years and may become 6-8’ tall. Bell- shaped, white flowers open in early spring. Leaves are evergreen. Average, slightly acidic, medium-moist well-drained soil. Zones 5–8; Generous Donor — Zupcsans Nursery
T-42 Taxodium distichum — Bald cypress A deciduous, needled conifer growing 50–75’ x 15–20’ with a strong central leader. Fall color varies from orange to cinnamon. In constantly wet areas, “knees” grow from the root system. Average, medium to wet soil. Zones 4–9; Generous Donor — Decker’s Nursery
T-43 Rhododenron x ‘Girard’s Hot Shot‘ — Hot Shot Azalea This evergreen azalea has dark reddish-orange flowers with dark red spotting that bloom in clusters in May. Its growth is rounded and compact becoming 2–3' x 3–4'. Leaves are small, glossy, and medium green that become dark yellow-green in winter. Grows best in acidic, organically rich, medium moist, moisture- retentive but well-drained soil. Zones 5–8; Generous Donor — Decker’s Nursery
T-44 Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Dart’s Gold’ — Dart’s Gold ninebark This is a compact, mounded, deciduous shrub that typically grows 5’ tall and wide. Maple-like leaves (to 4” long) open golden yellow and mature to chartreuse/lime green by mid summer. In fall, they turn yellow with bronze. Small white flowers bloom in spiraea-like clusters in late spring. Its common name derives from the fact that, on mature branches, bark exfoliates revealing several layers of reddish to light brown inner bark. Good in average, slightly acidic, dry to medium moist, well-drained soil. Zones 3–7; Generous Donor — C. M. Brown Nurseries, Inc.
T-45 Parrotia persica — Persian ironwood Small, deciduous tree growing 20–40’ x 20–30’, with exfoliating, mottled bark. Leaves open with burgundy edges, maturing as bright green, and turning shades of red, purple, orange and gold in fall. Clusters of small flowers with prominent red stamens bloom before leaves emerge. Average, slightly acidic, medium-moist well-drained soil. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — The Siebenthaler Company, Inc.
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Thursday 6 pm Auction—Plants, Items & Donors Auctioneer—Mark Dudgeon Plant Expert—Mark Miller
T-46 Salix matsudana ‘Tortuosa’ — Curly Willow As the common name and cultivar name both suggest, this deciduous tree is noted for its twisted and contorted branches, branchlets and lance-shaped leaves. It is an upright female clone that typically grows 20-30’ x 10-15’. After leaves drop, its contorted form is an asset to the winter landscape. Grow in average, medium to wet, well-drained soil. Zones 5–8; Generous Donor — C. M. Brown Nurseries, Inc.
T-47 Rhododendron x Dandy Man® Pink — Dandy Man® Pink rhododendron Pink flowers cover this broadleaf evergreen in spring. The shrub grows 6–8’ tall and wide and has glossy, dark green foliage. Good cold and heat tolerance. Grows best in slightly acidic, organically rich, medium moist, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Zones 5–9; Generous Donor — Zupcsan’s Nursery, Inc.
T-48 Viburnum carlcephalum — Frangrant snowball This is an open, rounded, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub, which typically grows 6-10' tall and wide. Fragrant white flowers in dense, snowball-like clusters (3–5" across) open in late spring. Flowers produce red berry-like fruits, which ripen black. Grayish-green leaves turn reddish-maroon in fall. Plant in average, medium, well-drained soil. Zones 6–8; Generous Donor — C. M. Brown Nurseries, Inc.
T-49 Prunus ‘Kwanzan’ — Japanese flowering cherry Kwanzan Japanese flowering cherry is noted for its showy spring blooms. This deciduous tree is vase shaped with ascending branching and a spreading-rounded crown. It typically grows 25–30’ tall and wide. Abundant, deep-pink, double flowers (to 2.5” across) bloom in pendant clusters of 2–5 in April just before or as the dark green leaves emerge. Fall foliage color is yellow to orange-bronze. Flowers are sterile and do not produce fruit. Easily grown in moist, moderately fertile, well-drained loam. Zones 5–9; Generous Donor — Rusty Oak Nursery, LTD
T-50 Weigela florida First Editions™ ‘Rainbow Sensation®’ — Rainbow Sensation® weigela This deciduous shrub has a profusion of soft pink, trumpet-shaped flowers that blanket variegated foliage. It has a rounded growth habit and grows to 3–4’ tall and wide. Flowers attract hummingbirds and can be cut for floral arrangements. Best in average, medium-moist, well–drained soil. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — C. M. Brown Nurseries, Inc.
T-51 Quercus petraea 'Columnaris' — Sessile Oak A small, columnar, deciduous tree. It grows to about 39’. Its branches and leaves grow upwards showing that leaves are glossy, dark green on upper surfaces and lighter on lower surfaces. Acorns lack stems, thus, its common name. Grows best in fertile, rich, slightly acidic, neutral or alkaline soil. Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc. soils
T-52 Rhododendron x ‘P.J.M’ — P.J.M, rhododendron A durable rhododendron with small clusters of bright lavender-purple blooms that contrast with its small, dark green leaves. The evergreen foliage has a mahogany-brown winter color. This variety is noted for its tolerance for heat as well as cold. Grows best in acidic, organically rich, medium moist, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — C. M. Brown Nurseries, Inc.
T-53 Weigela florida ‘Bokrasopea’ — Sonic Bloom® Red reblooming weigela An upright, deciduous shrub growing 4–5’ tall and wide. It produces abundant trumpet-shaped, lipstick- red flowers in May and throughout the summer until frost. Average, medium-moist, well-drained soil. Attracts hummingbirds and is deer resistant. Zones 4–9; Generous Donor — Zupcsan’s Nursery, Inc.
6 = full sun = partial shade = full shade
Thursday 6 pm Auction—Plants, Items & Donors Auctioneer—Mark Dudgeon Plant Expert—Mark Miller
T-54 Xanthocyparis nootkatensis ‘Pendula’ — Weeping Nootka cypress This conifer, also known as Chamaecyparius nootkatensis ‘Pendula’, is a slender, pyramidal, weeping form that may grow to 35’ x 12’ but is often much smaller. It features a nodding central leader with widely- spaced, ascending to arching to horizontal branches. Drooping branchlets have flattened sprays of scale- like blue-green to gray-green needles. Plant in average, medium moist, well-drained soil. Zones 4–7; Generous Donor — The Siebenthaler Company, Inc
T-55 Cryptomeria japonica 'Araucarioides' — Snake-branched Japanese cedar The irregular conical form of this evergreen conifer is described by its common name. It is fast growing (10–12” annually) and can become an odd looking, accent plant 10’ x 5’ in 10 years. Medium green needles lay nearly flat against stems. In winter, needles turn a mix of rust, burgundy and ebony. Prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil. Does not tolerate dry soil. Zones 6–8. Generous Donor — The Siebenthaler Company, Inc.
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Friday 4 pm Auction—Plants, Items & Donors Auctioneer—Mark Dudgeon Plant Expert—Dave Gardner
GC-3 $30 gift certificate Generous Donor — Bluestone Perennials and F-1 Deutzia ‘NCDX2’ (PPAF) — Yuki Cherry Blossom deutzia A small, deciduous shrub with a neat, mounded habit growing 12–24" tall and wide. In spring, pink, bell- like flowers cover the plant. Fall foliage is burgundy-purple. It is a tough, adaptable plant and makes an excellent groundcover, especially on a sunny slope. Deer resistant. Zones 5–8; Generous Donor — Premier Plant Solutions
F-2 Acer maximowiczianum — Nikko maple A deciduous tree slowly growing to 30–45’ tall and wide. Its trifoliate leaves are dull green above and gray-green beneath. Fall color is shades of orange to red. Zones 5–7; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc.
F-3 Berberis japonica ‘Concorde — Purple leaf Japanese barberry A miniature, rounded, deciduous shrub with dramatic deep maroon, purple foliage that becomes more intense in fall. It produces small yellow flowers in late spring followed by bright red berries. It typically grows 2 ’x 3’ tall and wide. Prefers well-drained, rich, moist, fertile soil. Deer resistant. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — Scarff’s Nursery, Inc.
F-4 Betula nigra — River birch Fast growing, medium-sized native, deciduous tree. Mature height, 40–70’. Best in moist, acidic, fertile soil including semi-aquatic conditions, but also tolerates drier soil. Adapts well to acidic, heavy clay soil. Salmon-pink to reddish brown bark exfoliates revealing lighter inner bark. Leaves turn a clear yellow in fall. Zones 5–9; Generous Donor — Decker’s Nursery
F-5 Eleutherococcus sieboldianus 'Variegatus' — Varigated fiveleaf aralia F-6 Adaptable deciduous shrub growing 6–8’ tall and wide with variegated leaves, bright green with white edges. Small sharp thorns grow on stems below each leaf. Tolerant of drought, poor soils and shearing. Formerly in the genus Acanthopanax. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — Scioto Gardens Nursery
F-7 Aesculus x neglectus 'Erythroblastos' — Erythroblastos horsechestnut This is a small deciduous tree growing to 25 ’x 20’. Its foliage is outstanding. Typically shaped, horsechestnut leaves open bright, peachy pink, turn creamy white and mature dark green. Pale yellow, upright flower clusters open in spring on stem tips. Best in rich, well-drained soil. Zones 4–9; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc.
F-8 Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Dart’s Gold’ — Dart’s Gold ninebark This is a compact, mounded, deciduous shrub that typically grows 5’ tall and wide. Maple-like leaves (to 4” long) open golden yellow and mature to chartreuse/lime green by mid summer. In fall, they turn yellow with bronze. Small white flowers bloom in spiraea-like clusters in late spring. Its common name derives from the fact that, on mature branches, bark exfoliates revealing several layers of reddish to light brown inner bark. Good in average, slightly acidic, dry to medium moist, well-drained soil. Zones 3–7; Generous Donor — C. M. Brown Nurseries, Inc.
F-9 Physocarpus opulifolius ’Jefam’ Amber Jubilee™ — Amber Jubilee™ Jefam ninebark A deciduous, compact shrub that typically grows 5–6’ x 4’. New growth bears foliage that is orange with yellow veins and turns purple in autumn. However, foliage on older growth is green in summer. Small pink or white flower clusters open in late spring and develop into reddish fruit. Best in slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Zones 2–8; Generous Donor — C. M. Brown Nurseries, Inc.
8 = full sun = partial shade = full shade
Friday 4 pm Auction—Plants, Items & Donors Auctioneer—Mark Dudgeon Plant Expert—Dave Gardner
F-10 Buxus sempervirens ‘Variegata’ — Variegated boxwood F-11 This cultivar of evergreen, common boxwood is denser, more mounded, and slower-growing (3” per F-12 year) than the species. Its leaves are bright green with white margins that turn cream colored and mature light yellow. Best in evenly moist, well-drained soil. Zones 6–8; Generous Donor — Scioto Gardens Nursery
F-13 Cornus alternifolia — Pagoda dogwood Grown as a small deciduous tree or large multi-stemmed shrub, it becomes 15–25' x 20–32'. Small, white, fragrant flowers bloom in flattened clusters in late spring to early summer. Bluish-black fruits follow and attract birds. Fall foliage is reddish-purple. Prefers acidic, organically rich, medium most, well-drained soil. Zones 3–7; Generous Donor — Premier Plant Solutions
F-14 Corylus fargesii — Farges filbert This small, fast-growing deciduous tree becomes 25–30’ x 15–25’. Its best character is its peeling, flaky bark that reveals shades of brown from light, to coppery, to deep chocolate. Foliage is a medium green turning yellow in autumn. Flowers open in early March and may produce an edible nut. Average, medium- moist, well-drained soil. Zones 5–7. Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc.
F-15 Diervilla sp. ‘Kodiak’® Red — Red bush honeysuckle This native, deciduous shrub is a good substitute for burning bush. It grows 3–4’ tall and wide. Leaves emerge a deep burgundy and become vivid red in autumn. Yellow flowers open in early summer and attract pollinators. Adaptable to most soils and tolerant of dry shady locations. Zones 4–7; Generous Donor — Decker’s Nursery
F-16 Magnolia x soulangeana ‘Cameo’ — Cameo saucer magnolia A magnolia with a stunning bloom, which has a form reminiscent of a cameo broach. Flowers have reddish purple exteriors with clean, white flushed, red-purple interiors. Its high flowering rate in spring and summer affects its size. It is a small tree, 10–15’ x 4–6’, with a compact habit. Zones 5–9; Generous Donor — Decker’s Nursery
F-17 Euonymus alata ‘Devil’s Fire’ — Devil’s Fire burning bush A deciduous shrub growing to 5–15’ tall and wide. This cultivar has tighter branching, superior stem hardiness, and more extreme red fall color than the species. Adaptable to a variety of soil types but does not tolerate wet soil. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — C. M. Brown Nurseries, Inc.
F-18 Hamamelis x intermedia ’Barmstedt Gold’ — Barmstedt Gold witch hazel An upright-spreading, deciduous shrub that flowers in late January to March. Flower clusters consist of golden-yellow flowers; each has 4, extremely narrow, curled petals. It grows to 9–12’ tall and wide. Dark green foliage turns yellow in fall. Best in moist, acidic, organically rich, well-drained soil. Zones 5–8; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc.
F-19 Cornus mas 'Pyramidalis' — Pyramidalis cornelian cherry dogwood This deciduous shrub grows up to 20' tall but only 5' wide. Glossy dark green leaves have no appreciable fall color. Flowers open before leaves unfold as clusters of tiny yellow flowers creating a yellow mist over the shrub. Fruits ripen in autumn as shiny, dark-red, oval drupes, a favorite of wildlife. Zones 3–8; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc.
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F-20 Fothergilla gardenii — Dwarf fothergilla A slow-growing, deciduous shrub becoming 1.5–3’ x 2–4'. It has fragrant, white, bottle brush flower clusters on branch tips in spring. It’s blue-green to green leaves emerge after flowers and turn bright yellow, orange and red in fall. Best in moist, acidic, organically rich, well-drained soil; avoid heavy soil. Zones 5–8; Generous Donor — C. M. Brown Nurseries, Inc.
F-21 Hydrangea paniculata ‘Phantom’ — Phantom panicle hydrangea Huge, up to 15”, creamy-white upright panicles cover this hardy deciduous shrub in midsummer. Panicles gradually fade to a soft pink as they age. Despite the size of blooms, stems are strong enough to hold them, making them ideal for cutting. It’s a quick grower and soon becomes 6–8’ tall and wide. Best in acidic, fertile, moist well-drained soil. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — Scarff’s Nursery, Inc.
F-22 Diervilla sp. ‘Kodiak’® Orange — Orange bush honeysuckle This native, deciduous shrub is a good substitute for burning bush. It grows 3–4’ tall and wide. Green foliage becomes glowing orange in autumn. Yellow flowers open in early summer and attract pollinators. Adaptable to most soils and tolerant of dry shady locations. Zones 4–7; Generous Donor — Decker’s Nursery
F-23 Malus x domestica 'Royal™ Empire’ — Royal Empire apple tree Royal Empire is an early-coloring apple strain of the original Empire. It is a deciduous small tree that grows 15–25’ tall and wide. Apples become deep scarlet red with a faint stripe and ripen in early October. For optimum growth, plant in deep, loamy, moderately fertile, slightly acidic, medium moist, well-drained soil. Zones 5–8; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc.
F-24 Kerria japonica ‘Pleniflora’ — Pleniflora Japanese kerria This deciduous shrub grows to 8-10’ and has slender, arching, yellowish-green stems that remain an attractive green in winter. ‘Pleniflora’ is more upright than the species. It has rounded, double yellow flowers (to 2” across) that open April to May. Prefers loamy soil that is moderately fertile. Zones 4–9; Generous Donor — Scarff’s Nursery, Inc.
F-25 Malus ‘Prairifire’ — Prairifire flowering crabapple Deep, pinkish red, fragrant flowers open in April to May and produce small, purplish-red fruit (to ½“ across) that mature in fall. As fruits persist on the tree, they attract birds. A deciduous small tree growing 15–20’ tall and wide. Foliage opens purplish in spring, becomes dark green in summer and turns orangish in fall. Prairifire has high disease resistance. Plant in medium moist, well-drained, acidic loams. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — Rusty Oak Nursery, LTD
F-26 Indiana Limestone Garden Bench Generous Donor — Lang Stone Company
F-27 Magnolia sieboldii ‘Colossus’ — Oyama magnolia This deciduous tree grows to at least 25’ tall. Dark green leaves are broad and to 8” long. Flowers open in late spring–early summer. Each white, fragrant bloom has rosy stamens, up to 18 petals and can be 5” across. Plants prefer rich, well-drained, slightly acid loam. Zones 4–9; Generous Donor — Decker’s Nursery
F-28 Hydrangea paniculata ‘Ilvodo’ BOBO — Bobo panicle hydrangea This is a compact, panicle hydrangea growing as an upright mound 2–3’ x 3–4’. It is noted for early blooming. On the tips of strong stems are conical clusters, to 11” long, of white flowers. As flowers age, they have pink to lavender tones. Best in fertile, medium moist, well-drained soil. Zones 3–8; Generous Donor — C. M. Brown Nurseries, Inc.
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F-29 Ilex x meserveae ‘Monnieves’ PP# 21942 — Scallywag™ Holly This evergreen holly has a dense, rounded form eventually becoming 4’ x 3’. Its shiny, green leaves are purple-burgundy in the fall and winter. This is a male sport of Little Rascal® so will not produce berries. Prefers organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil. Zones 5–9; Generous Donor — The Siebenthaler Company, Inc.
F-30 Liquidambar styraciflua 'Oconee' — Oconee sweetgum This is a shrubby deciduous tree that is more rounded and a smaller version of the species. Like the species is has superb fall color, a deep reddish purple that holds for 3–4 weeks. Mature height is 8–10’ x 6– 8'. This shrub requires regular maintenance and is best pruned in late winter. Average, medium-moist, well- drained soil. Zones 5–9; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc.
F-32 Metasequoia glyptostroboides — Dawn redwood This is a fast-growing, deciduous needled conifer with a conical habit that matures to 70–100’ x 15–25’. Its foliage turns orange-brown in fall. Cones are round and hang from branches on short stems. Best grown in moist, rich, well-drained soil. Tolerates wet soil. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — Decker’s Nursery
F-33 Rhamnus frangula ‘Ron Williams’ PP# 14791/Proven Winners — Fine line buckthorn This plant is a cross between the columnar and cutleaf forms of buckthorn. It is ideal for narrow spaces growing 5’ x 1.5–2’. It is not weedy or invasive and rarely produces seed. Fall color is butter-yellow. Adaptable to many soil types and is deer resistant. Zones 2–7; Generous Donor — Scarff’s Nursery, Inc.
F-34 Rhododenron x ‘Girard’s Hot Shot‘ — Hot Shot Azalea This evergreen azalea has dark reddish-orange flowers with dark red spotting that bloom in clusters in May. Its growth is rounded and compact becoming 2–3' x 3–4'. Leaves are small, glossy, and medium green that become dark yellow-green in winter. Grows best in acidic, organically rich, medium moist, moisture- retentive but well-drained soil. Zones 5–8; Generous Donor — Decker’s Nursery
F-35 Pinus mugo ’Slowmound’ — Slowmound mugo pine A rugged, hardy, dwarf-mounding, evergreen conifer with finely textured, deep-green foliage. It only grows 1–2’ tall and wide in 10 years; matures to 3’. A salt-tolerant choice for small urban gardens, alpine or rock gardens, or water-wise landscapes. Plant in enriched, loamy and well-drained soil. Zones 2–8; Generous Donor — Zupcsans Nursery
F-36 Pinus flexilis ’Glauca’ — Blue limber pine An evergreen conifer that grows to 50’ x 30’ with a strong central leader. It is known for its persistent bluish-green needles and shaggy gray bark. Average, medium moist, well-drained soil. Zones 4–7; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc.
F-37 Taxodium distichum — Bald cypress A deciduous, needled conifer growing 50–75’ x 15–20’ with a strong central leader. Fall color varies from orange to cinnamon. In constantly wet areas, “knees” grow from the root system. Average, medium to wet soil. Zones 4–9; Generous Donor — Decker’s Nursery
F-38 Rhododendron x ‘P.J.M’ — P.J.M, rhododendron A durable rhododendron with small clusters of bright lavender-purple blooms that contrast with its small, dark green leaves. The evergreen foliage has a mahogany-brown winter color. This variety is noted for its tolerance for heat as well as cold. Grows best in acidic, organically rich, medium moist, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — C. M. Brown Nurseries, Inc.
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F-39 Physocarpus opulifolius ‘SMPOTW’ — Tiny Wine ninebark A dwarf (3–4’ tall and wide) deciduous shrub with small deep maroon to bronze leaves. Pink flower buds open to pink/white flowers. Good choice for small gardens. Best in slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Zones 3–8; Generous Donor — Zupcsan’s Nursery, Inc.
GC-4 $50 gift certificate Generous Donor — Ohio Mulch and F-40 Pieris japonica 'Sarabande' — Sarabande Japanese pieris Small, broadleaf, evergreen shrub growing 3–5’ x 5–6’. Greenish-white flower buds in pendulous clusters are attractive throughout winter. White bell-shaped flowers open in mid-March. Average, slightly acidic, medium-moist well-drained soil. Zones 6–8; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc.
F-41 Pinus strobus 'Hillside Winter Gold' — Hillside Winter Gold eastern white pine This is a fast growing (12" annually), upright conifer with an open, pyramidal habit. It grows 12–15' in 10 years, eventually become 30-70' tall. It has light green needles in bundles of 5, which become an attractive golden yellow in winter. Brown cones (4–6" long) are attractive to birds, but often are not produced until after the first 5-10 years of growth. This pine responds to pruning and can be sheared as a hedge. Tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions but best in average, medium moist, well-drained soil. Zones 3–8; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc.
F-42 Tilia tomentosa ’Petiolaris’ — Petiolaris silver linden A fast-growing deciduous tree with weeping branches. It can become 50–70’ x 30–50’. Each of its leaves has a dark green upper surface and white lower surface. Yellowish, fragrant flower cluster open in summer and attract bees. Average, medium moist, well-drained soil. Zones 4–10; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc.
F-43 Rhododendron ‘Ivory Coast’ — Ivory Coast rhododendron One of the earliest flowering rhododendrons. Flowers open pale yellow-green and mature to white. It is a broadleaf, evergreen shrub growing to 3’ in 10 years. Requires acidic, well-drained soil but adaptable to different soil types. Zone 5a; Generous Donor—Zupcsan’s Nursery, Inc.
F-44 Prunus cerasifera ‘Thundercloud’ — Thundercloud purple leaf plum Prized for its purplish foliage that retains its color throughout the growing season, this deciduous tree has an upright- spreading habit and typically grows to 15–25'. Pinkish flowers produce small edible fruits (purple plums to 1” across). Grow in average, acidic, medium moist, well-drained soil. Zones 5–8; Generous Donor — Rusty Oak Nursery, LTD
F-45 Viburnum carlcephalum — Frangrant snowball This is an open, rounded, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub, which typically grows 6–10' tall and wide. Fragrant white flowers in dense, snowball-like clusters (3–5" across) open in late spring. Flowers produce red berry-like fruits, which ripen black. Grayish-green leaves turn reddish-maroon in fall. Plant in average, medium, well-drained soil. Zones 6–8; Generous Donor — C. M. Brown Nurseries, Inc.
F-46 Prunus 'Snofozam' — Snofozam weeping higan cherry This is a slow-growing, deciduous tree and is prized for its flowers and form. It grows 8–15’ x 6–8’ with cascading branches that bear a profusion of white fragrant blossoms in April. Fall foliage is shades of orange and gold. Plant in moist, moderately fertile, well-drained loam. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — Rusty Oak Nursery, LTD
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F-47 Weigela florida ‘Bokrasopea’ — Sonic Bloom® Pink reblooming weigela An upright, deciduous shrub growing 4–5’ tall and wide. It produces abundant trumpet-shaped, hot pink flowers in May and throughout the summer until frost. Average, medium-moist, well-drained soil. Attracts hummingbirds and is deer resistant. Zones 4–9; Generous Donor — Zupcsan’s Nursery, Inc.
F-48 Quercus robur ‘General Pulaski’ — General Pulaski English oak This is a unique oak. Its growth is a narrow column (8–10’ x 3′) with coarse branches. Its small, dark- green puckered leaves are tightly spaced along stems. Zone 5; Generous Donor — Klyn Nurseries, Inc.
F-49 Weigela florida First Editions™ ‘Rainbow Sensation®’ — Rainbow Sensation® weigela This deciduous shrub has a profusion of soft-pink, trumpet-shaped flowers that blanket variegated foliage. It has a rounded growth habit and grows to 3–4’ tall and wide. Flowers attract hummingbirds and can be cut for floral arrangements. Best in average, medium-moist, well–drained soil. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — C. M. Brown Nurseries, Inc.
GC-5 $75 gift certificate Generous Donor — Kurtz Bothers, Inc. and F-50 Neviusia alabamensis — Alabama Snow-wreath This is an upright open shrub with arching branches growing 3–6’ tall and wide. Twigs have straw- colored bark that exfoliates exposing an orange-brown color. White, feathery, 1” flowers open in mid-May. Prune after flowering. Prefers soil that is moist but well-drained. Zone 4; Generous Donor — Klyn Nurseries, Inc.
F-51 Cornus x rutgersensis 'Michael Steinhardt' Celestial Shadow™ — Celestial Shadow hybrid dogwood This tree is a hybrid between Cornus florida and Cornus kousa. It grows 20–25’ x 15–20’. In spring and early summer it has medium green leaves edged with golden yellow and as they age, the amount of green increases. Leaf fall color is stunning pink to burgundy tones. Highly resistant to dogwood anthracnose and dogwood borer. Prefers moist, organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Zones 5–9; Generous Donor — Primary Nature Horticulture
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GC-6 $30 gift certificate Generous Donor — Bluestone Perennials and S-1 Weigela florida ‘Bokrasopea’ — Sonic Bloom® Pearl reblooming weigela An upright, deciduous shrub growing 4–5’ tall and wide. In May and throughout the summer until frost, it produces abundant trumpet-shaped, yellow-throated white flowers that turn pale pink. Average, medium-moist, well-drained soil. Attracts hummingbirds and is deer resistant. Zones 4–9; Generous Donor — Zupcsan’s Nursery, Inc. S-2 Viburnum carlcephalum — Frangrant snowball This is an open, rounded, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub, which typically grows 6–10' tall and wide. Fragrant white flowers in dense, snowball-like clusters (3–5" across) open in late spring. Flowers produce red berry-like fruits, which ripen black. Grayish-green leaves turn reddish-maroon in fall. Plant in average, medium, well-drained soil. Zones 6–8; Generous Donor — C. M. Brown Nurseries, Inc. S-3 Zelkova serrata 'Musashino' — Musashino columnar zelkova This deciduous tree has a narrow upright growth habit and can grow to 45’ x 15’. Slender, medium green leaves become tones of warm yellow to rusty orange-red in autumn. Bark is smooth gray but, as the tree ages, exfoliates showing orange-brown inner bark. Grows best in average, medium wet, well- drained soil. Zones 5–9; Generous Donor — Brotzman's Nursery, Inc. S-4 Chamaecyparis pisifera ’Vintage Gold’ — Vintage Gold Sawara cypress A dwarf, evergreen conifer with a mounding growth habit and golden, feathery foliage. Vintage Gold can grow to 5–7’ x 3–5’. Requires well-drained soil. Zones 5–8; Generous Donor — Scioto Gardens Nursery S-5 Acer maximowiczianum — Nikko maple A deciduous tree slowly growing to 30–45’ tall and wide. Its trifoliate leaves are dull green above and gray-green beneath. Fall color is shades of orange to red. Zones 5–7; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc. S-6 Berberis japonica ‘Concorde — Purple leaf Japanese barberry A miniature, rounded, deciduous shrub with dramatic deep maroon, purple foliage that becomes more intense in fall. It produces small yellow flowers in late spring followed by bright red berries. It typically grows 2 ’x 3’. Prefers well-drained, rich, moist, fertile soil. Deer resistant. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — Scarff’s Nursery, Inc. S-7 Eleutherococcus sieboldianus 'Variegatus' — Varigated fiveleaf aralia S-8 Adaptable deciduous shrub growing 6–8’ tall and wide with variegated leaves, bright green with white edges. Small sharp thorns grow on stems below each leaf. Tolerant of drought, poor soils and shearing. Formerly in the genus Acanthopanax. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — Scioto Gardens Nursery S-9 Davidia involucrata ‘Iseli Fastigiate’ — Iseli Fastigiate dove tree This deciduous tree has a very upright form, 25’ x 12’, growing at a rate of 15” annually. It was discovered as a unique seedling of the species. Flowers are in rounded clusters each with a white bract. Its common name refers to how bracts flutter in a breeze and reminding one of white doves on the branches. Fall color varies from dull pastels to bright oranges and reds. Best in organically rich, consistently moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Zones 6–8. Generous Donor — The Siebenthaler Company, Inc. S-10 Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Chris’ — Chris witch hazel A deciduous shrub that grows to 6–8’ tall and wide. It is very early bloomer (February). Flower clusters consist of deep golden-yellow flowers. Some autumn foliage color. Best in average, moist, well- drained soil. Zones 5–8; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc.
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S-11 Deutzia ‘NCDX2’ (PPAF) — Yuki Cherry Blossom deutzia A small, deciduous shrub with a neat, mounded habit growing 12–24" tall and wide. In spring, pink, bell-like flowers cover the plant. Fall foliage is burgundy-purple. It is a tough, adaptable plant and makes an excellent groundcover, especially on a sunny slope. Deer resistant. Zones 5–8; Generous Donor — Premier Plant Solutions S-12 Liquidambar styraciflua 'Oconee' — Oconee sweetgum This is a shrubby deciduous tree that is more rounded and a smaller version of the species. Like the species is has superb fall color, a deep reddish purple that holds for 3–4 weeks. Mature height is 8–10’ x 6–8'. This shrub requires regular maintenance and is best pruned in late winter. Average, medium-moist, well-drained soil. Zones 5–9; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc. S-13 Acer rufinerve — Snake-bark maple A fast-growing, deciduous tree becoming 25–40’ x 25’. It has distinctive olive green bark with narrow, vertical, pale-green to grayish stripes when young. Mature bark is rough and gray. Three-lobed dark green leaves turn bright orange to red in fall. This is just one of several maples known as snake-bark maple. Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc. S-14 Buxus sempervirens ’Wanford Page' — Wanford Page boxwood S-15 Unique, colorful boxwood. New growth is a luminescent butter-yellow. Foliage matures to green. S-16 Winter foliage is green and yellow variegated. Dwarf mound shaped, 3’ x 3’. Average to dry soils. Zone 5; Generous Donor — Scioto Gardens Nursery S-17 Aesculus x 'Homestead' — Homestead buckeye This deciduous tree grows 15–20’ tall and wide. Yellowish-red flowers grow in vertical clusters on branch tips and bloom in May. Each green leaf consists of 5 leaflets that turn yellow to orange in autumn. Prefers moist, well-drained soil and intolerant of dry soil. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc. S-18 Betula nigra — River birch Fast growing, medium-sized native, deciduous tree. Mature height, 40–70’. Best in moist, acidic, fertile soil including semi-aquatic conditions, but also tolerates drier soil. Adapts well to acidic, heavy clay soil. Salmon-pink to reddish brown bark exfoliates revealing lighter inner bark. Leaves turn a clear yellow in fall. Zones 5–9; Generous Donor — Decker’s Nursery S-19 Hydrangea paniculata ‘Phantom’ — Phantom panicle hydrangea Huge, up to 15”, creamy-white upright panicles cover this hardy deciduous shrub in midsummer. Panicles gradually fade to a soft pink as they age. Despite the size of blooms, stems are strong enough to hold them, making them ideal for cutting. It’s a quick grower and soon becomes 6–8’ tall and wide. Best in acidic, fertile, moist well-drained soil. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — Scarff’s Nursery, Inc. S-20 Cersis x ‘Merlot’ PP# 222397 — Merlot redbud A small, deciduous tree, 12–15’ tall and wide, with a tight, dense, semi-upright habit. It has lustrous, dark-purple leaves, similar to ‘Forest Pansy’. However, unlike ‘Forest Pansy’, 'Merlot' offers excellent drought tolerance and thicker, glossier leaves that withstand summer heat. Bright lavender-pink flowers in spring. Zones 6–9; Generous Donor — Tree Tyme Nursery S-21 Kerria japonica ‘Pleniflora’ — Pleniflora Japanese kerria This deciduous shrub grows to 8-10’ and has slender, arching, yellowish-green stems that remain an attractive green in winter. ‘Pleniflora’ is more upright than the species. It has rounded, double yellow flowers (to 2” across) that open April to May. Prefers loamy soil that is moderately fertile. Zones 4–9; Generous Donor — Scarff’s Nursery, Inc.
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S-22 Fothergilla gardenii — Dwarf fothergilla A slow-growing, deciduous shrub becoming 1.5–3’ x 2–4'. It has fragrant, white, bottle-brush flower clusters on branch tips in spring. It’s blue-green to green leaves emerge after flowers and turn bright yellow, orange and red in fall. Best in moist, acidic, organically rich, well-drained soil; avoid heavy soil. Zones 5–8; Generous Donor — C. M. Brown Nurseries, Inc. S-23 Malus x domestica 'Co-op 38’ GOLDRUSH — Goldrush apple tree This apple tree produces late-maturing fruits that are good as eating, cooking, and winter dessert apples. It is a deciduous small tree that grows 15–25’ tall and wide. Showy white blossoms open in April. More than one variety must be planted for best pollination and subsequent fruit production. Fruits are green at harvest in late October but change to deep yellow in storage. Apples store well for up to 7 months under proper conditions. For optimum growth, plant in deep, loamy, moderately fertile, slightly acidic, medium moist, well-drained soil. Zones 5–8; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc. S-24 Rhododenron x ‘Girard’s Hot Shot‘ — Hot Shot Azalea This evergreen azalea has dark reddish-orange flowers with dark red spotting that bloom in clusters in May. Its growth is rounded and compact becoming 2–3' x 3–4'. Leaves are small, glossy, and medium green that become dark yellow-green in winter. Grows best in acidic, organically rich, medium moist, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Zones 5–8; Generous Donor — Decker’s Nursery S-25 Cotinus goggygria ‘Winecraft Black’® — Winecraft Black® smokebush This is a semi-dwarf form of smokebush growing 4–6’ tall and wide. Its dark purplish foliage gets even darker as it matures and turns bright yellow-orange in autumn. In midsummer, smoke-like red flowers open. Prune lightly in spring for best results. Average, medium-moist, well-drained soil. Zones 4–8. Generous Donor — The Siebenthaler Company, Inc. S-26 Cornus mas 'Aurea' — Golden cornelian cherry dogwood A deciduous shrub or small tree, 20' x 15’, with golden-yellow foliage throughout the season. Clusters of tiny, yellow flowers open along stems before leaves emerge creating a yellow mist over the plant. Fleshy red berries follow in summer and attract wildlife. Adaptable to dry and moist locations. Zones 4–9; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc. S-27 Indiana Limestone Garden Bench Generous Donor — Lang Stone Company S-28 Magnolia x soulangeana ‘Cameo’ — Cameo saucer magnolia A magnolia with a stunning bloom, which has a form reminiscent of a cameo broach. Flowers have reddish purple exteriors with clean, white flushed, red-purple interiors. Its high flowering rate in spring and summer affects its size. It is a small tree, 10–15’ x 4–6’, with a compact habit. Zones 5–9; Generous Donor — Decker’s Nursery S-29 Cornus officinalis 'Kintoki' — Japanese cornel dogwood A deciduous shrub growing to 20' x 10’ with year-round interest. Its new foliage is green and glossy becoming red in autumn. Clusters of bright yellow flowers open in spring and produce fleshy red fruits in summer. This species flowers about 2 weeks before Cornus mas. Bark is attractive during winter months. Average, medium-moist, well-drained soil. Zones 5–8; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc. S-30 Diervilla sp. ‘Kodiak’® Red — Red bush honeysuckle This native, deciduous shrub is a good substitute for burning bush. It grows 3–4’ tall and wide. Leaves emerge a deep burgundy and become vivid red in autumn. Yellow flowers open in early summer and attract pollinators. Adaptable to most soils and tolerant of dry shady locations. Zones 4–7; Generous Donor — Decker’s Nursery
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Saturday 10 am Auction—Plants, Items & Donors Auctioneer—Mark Dudgeon Plant Expert—Mark Miller
S-31 Metasequoia glyptostroboides — Dawn redwood This is a fast-growing, deciduous needled conifer with a conical habit that matures to 70–100’ x 15– 25’. Its foliage turns orange-brown in fall. Cones are round and hang from branches on short stems. Best grown in moist, rich, well-drained soil. Tolerates wet soil. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — Decker’s Nursery S-32 Euonymus alata ‘Devil’s Fire’ — Devil’s Fire burning bush A deciduous shrub growing to 5–15’ tall and wide. This cultivar has tighter branching, superior stem hardiness, and more extreme red fall color than the species. Adaptable to a variety of soil types but does not tolerate wet soil. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — C. M. Brown Nurseries, Inc. S-33 Hydrangea paniculata ‘Ilvodo’ BOBO — Bobo panicle hydrangea This is a compact, panicle hydrangea growing as an upright mound 2–3’ x 3–4’. It is noted for early blooming. On the tips of strong stems are conical clusters, to 11” long, of white flowers. As flowers age, they have pink to lavender tones. Best in fertile, medium moist, well-drained soil. Zones 3–8; Generous Donor — C. M. Brown Nurseries, Inc. S-34 Pinus parviflora ‘Adcock’s Dwarf’ — Adcock’s Dwarf Japanese white pine This conifer is slow-growing and becomes 3–4' tall and wide after 20 years. Its rounded form and short, twisted, blue-green to gray-green needles make it an attractive specimen for a small garden. Tolerant of different soil types. Zones 4–7; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc. S-35 Magnolia sieboldii — Oyama magnolia This is a vase-shaped deciduous shrub or small tree. It usually grows to 10–15' tall and wide. From late May to July, fragrant white flowers with crimson stamens bloom for about 6 weeks. Flowers produce showy pink oval fruits, which split open revealing orange to red seeds. Large green leaves (3–6" long) turn golden yellow in fall. Best in moist, fertile, slightly acidic, organically rich, well-drained loam. Zones 5–9; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc. GC-7 $75 gift certificate Generous Donor — Kurtz Bothers, Inc. and S-36 Juniper horizontalis ‘Billow Beach’ — Billow Beach creeping juniper Very low, ground-hugging evergreen conifer, 6–8” x 48”, with golden-yellow foliage. Tolerant of many soil types except wet areas. Zones 4–9; Generous Donor — Tree Tyme Nursery S-37 Xanthocyparis nootkatensis ‘Pendula’ — Weeping Nootka cypress This conifer, also known as Chamaecyparius nootkatensis ‘Pendula’, is a slender, pyramidal, weeping form that may grow to 35’ x 12’ but is often much smaller. It features a nodding central leader with widely- spaced, ascending to arching to horizontal branches. Drooping branchlets have flattened sprays of scale- like blue-green to gray-green needles. Plant in average, medium moist, well-drained soil. Zones 4–7; Generous Donor — C. M. Brown Nurseries, Inc S-38 Physocarpus opulifolius ’Jefam’ Amber Jubilee™ — Amber Jubilee™ Jefam ninebark A deciduous, compact shrub that typically grows 5–6’ x 4’. New growth bears foliage that is orange with yellow veins and turns purple in autumn. However, foliage on older growth is green in summer. Small pink or white flower clusters open in late spring and develop into reddish fruit. Best in slightly acidic, well- drained soil. Zones 2–8; Generous Donor — C. M. Brown Nurseries, Inc. S-39 Picea omorika ’Pendula’ — Weeping Serbian spruce A slender, conical, evergreen conifer with branch tips that curve upward showing the whitish undersides of the needles. Grows to 10’ x 3’ in 10 years. Best in moist but well-drained soil. Will tolerate different soil types. Protect from cold drying winds. Zones 4–7; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc.
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Saturday 10 am Auction—Plants, Items & Donors Auctioneer—Mark Dudgeon Plant Expert—Mark Miller
S-40 Rhamnus frangula ‘Ron Williams’ PP# 14791/Proven Winners — Fine line buckthorn This plant is a cross between the columnar and cutleaf forms of buckthorn. It is ideal for narrow spaces growing 5’ x 1.5–2’. It is not weedy or invasive and rarely produces seed. Fall color is butter- yellow. Adaptable to many soil types and is deer resistant. Zones 2–7; Generous Donor — Scarff’s Nursery, Inc. S-41 Philadelphus ‘Innocence’ — Innocence mock orange This is a deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub that typically grows 8’ tall and wide. Very fragrant, white flowers open in late spring. Dark green, oval leaves sometimes are variegated with creamy white. Good in average, medium moist, well-drained soil. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — Zupcsans Nursery S-42 Taxus x media 'Beanpole' — Beanpole hybrid yew S-43 Beanpole grows narrowly upward with ascending branches. In about 20+ years, it can grow 8–10’ x S-44 4–6’. Prune or shear in early spring before new growth appears. Like all yews, it will not tolerate wet soils. Zones 5–7; Generous Donor — Scioto Gardens Nursery S-45 Taxodium distichum — Bald cypress A deciduous, needled conifer growing 50–75’ x 15–20’ with a strong central leader. Fall color varies from orange to cinnamon. In constantly wet areas, “knees” grow from the root system. Average, medium to wet soil. Zones 4–9; Generous Donor — Decker’s Nursery S-46 Rhododendron x ‘P.J.M’ — P.J.M, rhododendron A durable rhododendron with small clusters of bright lavender-purple blooms that contrast with its small, dark green leaves. The evergreen foliage has a mahogany-brown winter color. This variety is noted for its tolerance for heat as well as cold. Grows best in acidic, organically rich, medium moist, moisture- retentive but well-drained soil. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — C. M. Brown Nurseries, Inc. S-47 Quercus dentata — Korean or Daimyo oak A fast growing, deciduous tree becoming 50–60’ x 40’. It has large, to 10”, green leaves that turn brown in autumn. Best in average, medium moist, well-drained soil but tolerant of different soil types. Zones 5–8; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc. S-48 Weigela florida First Editions™ ‘Rainbow Sensation®’ — Rainbow Sensation® weigela This deciduous shrub has a profusion of soft pink, trumpet-shaped flowers that blanket variegated foliage. It has a rounded growth habit and grows to 3–4’ tall and wide. Flowers attract hummingbirds and can be cut for floral arrangements. Best in average, medium-moist, well–drained soil. Zones 4–8; Generous Donor — C. M. Brown Nurseries, Inc. S-49 Salix matsudana ‘Tortuosa’ — Curly Willow As the common name and cultivar name both suggest, this deciduous tree is noted for its twisted and contorted branches, branchlets and lance-shaped leaves. It is an upright female clone that typically grows 20-30’ x 10-15’. After leaves drop, its contorted form is an asset to the winter landscape. Grow in average, medium to wet, well-drained soil. Zones 5–8; Generous Donor — C. M. Brown Nurseries, Inc. S-50 Pinus strobus ’Stowe Pillar’ — Stowe Pillar eastern white pine A columnar, evergreen conifer with dense, blue-green foliage and a narrow form. It grows 9–12” per year, reaching 10’ x 3’ in 10 years. Best in average, medium, well-drained soil but is tolerant of a range of soil types. Zones 3–8; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc.
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Saturday 10 am Auction—Plants, Items & Donors Auctioneer—Mark Dudgeon Plant Expert—Mark Miller
S-51 Prunus incisa ‘Little Twist”® — Little Twist Fuji cherry This is a grafted specimen to make a tree form of Little Twist. It is a small, deciduous tree with stems and shoots that zigzag. It blooms in spring with abundant semi-pendulous, tightly clustered, white flowers with pink centers. Flowers turn darker pink as they age. Fall foliage is maroon. Best in humus-rich, well- drained soil. Zones 5–8; Generous Donor — Tree Tyme Nursery S-52 Pinus armandii 'Pendula' — Weeping Chinese white pine Weeping Chinese white pine is an evergreen conifer that matures at 115’ tall but is only 5–10’ after 10 years. Its form is conical when young becoming rounded and irregularly branched with age. It has slender, 3–6’’, bright green, pendulous needles in fascicles of 5. Seed cones grow in clusters of 1 or 2, are 3–5.5” long and drop after seeds disperse. Prefers well-drained, light sandy or loamy soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Zones 6–9; Generous Donor — Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc. S-53 Diervilla sp. ‘Kodiak’® Orange — Orange bush honeysuckle This native, deciduous shrub is a good substitute for burning bush. It grows 3–4’ tall and wide. Green foliage becomes glowing orange in autumn. Yellow flowers open in early summer and attract pollinators. Adaptable to most soils and tolerant of dry shady locations. Zones 4–7; Generous Donor — Decker’s Nursery S-54 Fagus sylvatica ‘Red Obelisk’ — Red Obelisk European beech A slow-growing deciduous, columnar (10–12’ x 3’) tree with typical gray and smooth beech bark, It has deep purple, crinkled leaves all season. Adaptable to various soil types as long as they are deep and well-drained. Does not tolerate compacted, water-logged soil. Zones 4–7; Generous Donor — Oakland Nursery, Inc.
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