Blue Horizon Nursery

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Athyrium 'Branford Beauty' - Branford Beauty Japanese Painted Fern

Athyrium filix-femina - Common Lady Fern

Athyrium nipponicum 'Pictum' - Japanese Painted Fern

Azalea X (Kurume) 'Herbert' - Herbert Azalea

A moderate growing, hardy azalea (semi-evergreen) with abundant double lavender orchid-like blooms in spring. Plant originally developed by Joseph Gable who crossed numerous Asian species obtained from the Arnold Arboretum with native American azaleas on his rural Pennsylvania farm. One of the best used for creating exceptional springtime displays of color. Prefers sun to part shade in well-drained rich soil. 3' tall x 4' wide in 10 years. USDA zone 5.

Berberis candidula - Paleleaf Barberry

Berberis thunbergii 'Concorde' - Concorde Barberry

Berberis thunbergii 'Helmond Pillar' - Helmond Pillar Barberry

Berberis thunbergii 'Painter's Palette' - Painter's Palette Barberry

Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow' - Rose Glow Barberry

Betula nigra - River Birch

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Plant Showcase

Magnolia grandiflora 'Simpson'
Simpson Great Southern Magnolia

Evergreen cold tolerant flowering magnolia. Leaves are dark green with deep orange brown endumentum. Leaf color is somewhat lighter than Edith Bogue. In zone 5 we have observed superior blooming rate to that of Edith Bogue. Blooms May to June with large white fragrant flowers. Prefers sun to part shade in rich well-drained soil. Requires winter protection from wind and sun in northern climates. Plant does best in organically rich soil. Height 40-60 ft at maturity. USDA zone 5-6.