Common name:Sour Gum, Tupelo, Pepperidge
Botanical name:Nyssa sylvatica

This deciduous, fast-growing tree reaches 60'-80' tall. Glossy green foliage turns yellow orange or red in fall. Flowers are insignificant. Bluish black fruit appear in fall, attracting birds. Bark is gray brown with many ridges. This tree prefers full sun, well draining, moist soil. This tree is spectacular in the fall.

Common name:Powis Castle Artemisia
Botanical name:Artemisia 'Powis Castle'

This mounding shrub reaches 3 ft. high and up to 5ft. wide with fine silver foliage. It does well in coastal areas as well as inland warm areas. It rarely blooms but is used for its beautiful foliage. It is striking next to perennials with bright colors. This shrub prefers full sun and well draining soil. It is drought tolerant once it's established.

Common name:Hamelin Dwarf Fountain Grass
Botanical name:Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hamelin'

Flower plumes are creamy white against green grass-like foliage growing 2 to 3 ft. tall. Very effective when planted in mass.

Common name:Pfitzer Juniper
Botanical name:Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana'

Juniperus chinensis 'Pfitzeriana' grows 5'-6' high and 10'-12' wide. This shrub has arching, feathery, gray green foliage. Junipers are highly combustible plants.