Betula populifolia 'Whitespire' clump #10Betula populifolia 'Whitespire', or "Gray Birch" is a University of Wisconsin selection noted for its heat tolerance and borer resistance. Displays handsome, non peeling gray bark. Glossy green foliage turns yellow in autumn. Light: full sun to part shade Soil: well drained, regular garden soil Spacing: 30 50' Height at maturity: 30 50' Fertilization: slow release feed in spring Pruning: no pruning required Growth rate: 25" ore ore per year Zones: 3 6

Requires little pruning

Soil: well draining

Spacing: 2

The leaves last act in autumn is an impressive canvas for the dazzling fusion of orange and red tones

Height at maturity: 48 - 60"

or Strobilanthus kunthiana

Thuja plicata 'Whipcord' adds random elegance and texture to the garden

Viburnum opulus 'Compactum' or "Compact European Cranberrybush"

It has vertical upright green leaves

Growth rate: 3 - 5" a year

The size and shape of each plant will vary

Deer resistant