Aratama (Acer palmatum ‘Aratama’)

Acer palmatum ‘Aratama’

Aratama is one of the brightest and most colorful red dwarfs (5′ in 10 years) because somehow it appears multi-colored a good portion of the year, so it sort of shakes up the eye. As luck would have it, the only picture I took is when it was uniform bright red when the best color is in the fall when it is all over the map.  maybe next year.

Size: Graft Price: $19.00
Size: 1 gallon Price: $35.00
Size: Field grown Price: $130.00

Styrax japonica ‘Evening Light’

This new introduction from Plant Haven is stunning. The foliage is a shiny purple turning dark green in the shade and the bell flowers opening in June really stand out. There are some other new Styraxes coming out, but this is my favorite. And can you believe I have that stupid hose in the background? Zone 5.

Styrax j. 'Evening Light'

Styrax j. 'Evening Light'

Size: 1 gallon Price: $30.00
Size: Field grown Price: $115.00