Trees

Vitus Agnus-Castus - Blue Chaste Tree

Blue Chaste Tree Vitus agnus-castus Plant Type: Tree, Shrub Habit: Can be trained to grow as a small single truck tree, or a large shrub Mature Size: 8’-10’ tall; 8’-10’ wide Growth Rate: Fast Zones: 6-8 Foliage: Long, elliptical, gray-green palmately compound leaves; fragrant blue-purple flowers Requirements: Prefers moist, well-drained soil; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Container, massing and mixed border. Attracts birds and butterflies. Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Resistant to deer and is moderately salt tolerant. Tolerates urban pollution, coastal conditions, drought and poor soil conditions.

Ilex X "Mary Nell" - "Mary Nell" Holly

"Mary Nell" Holly Illex x "Mary Nell" Plant Type: Evergreen large shrub/tree Habit: Very dense, upright, pyramidal Mature Size: 15' tall; 8' wide Growth Rate: Slow Zones: 6b-9 Foliage: Spiny oval leaves, emerge light green; mature to glossy green year-round Requirements: Acidic, well drained, moist soil; full sun Landscape Characteristics: A very dense, upright, pyramidal holly; some drought resistance once established. Works well as a hedge or screening for privacy. Brilliant red fruit in winter attracts wildlife. Benefits from sheltered location away from urban air pollution.