plant library
High Bush Blue Berry Shrub – Vaccinium ‘Bluecrop’
Blue Crop High Bush Blue Berry is a good production plant that grows well in the Hudson Valley. Plant with good organic soils that are more acidic like peat moss and peat humus. Keep this shrub trimmed from 4-6 ft. in height for best results. You will also need to plant more than one plant…
Read MoreCanadian Hemlock – Tsuga canadensis
Canadian Hemlock is a large growing evergreen that can be planted in sun or shaded conditions. This native tree is found throughout the Hudson Valley. The soft needles of the Hemlock have an attractive weeping habit. You will need to protect this tree from deer grazing. If you do have high deer populations, Norway Spruce…
Read MoreGreen Giant Arborvitae – Thuja plicata ‘Green Giant’
Green Giant Arborvitae is a good choice for creating Privacy Screening in the Hudson Valley. This Arborvitae has good deer resistance and his highly sought after. Can see how this evergreen tree creates a solid wall of green here. I would caution that you still monitor Green Giant Arborvitae in the winter time to…
Read MorePurple Flowering Common Lilac – Syringa vulgaris
An old time favorite Purple Flowering Common Lilac are a good choice for planting along property lines and creating hedge rows for privacy screening. Big purple flowers fill the air with a sweet fragrance of lilac. Here is a Pro tip of the day: When the lilac gets old and has a lot of die-back…
Read MoreIvory Silk Tree Lilac – Syringa retiqulata ‘Ivory silk’
A Late Spring Flowering Tree well suited for the Hudson Valley. Ivory Silk Tree Lilac produces large plumes of snow white flowers. This tree is considered a smaller growing tree and will not grow large like Red Maples or Red Oaks. You can plant tree a minimum of 10-15 ft. from you home. <back to…
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