Varigated Foilage Eastford Ct.I go to this place from Ma. every birthday in oct. www.variegatedfoliage.com

Brian,Natorps usually caries this in the spring. Also Sharon Nursery will have it as well.Thanks,Steve

Tough tree to find. I know Natorps is growing a few of the cultivars but that is all I can tell you at this point.Steve

looking for Princeton Gold Witchhazel. Anyone have this

Chris Daeger from BC4treesfuse.net has responded as being able to supply this plant. Please contact Chris if you would like.Steve

I would put it in a slightly protected location. Also I would make sure not to have it in the house for more than just a couple days. Move it in and out of the house gradually so to not shock the plant with extreme heat or extreme cold. You may want to pre dig your hole as well or have some dry topsoil ready for planting. Mulch well immediatly after planting.Steve

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Elyrder-I am following up on a comment that you posted to the PlantPlaces.com Question and Answer board. You askedI would like to know where I could find a particular plant at the Cincinnati Zoo. The map seems to list all the plants. How do I limit the displayedThanks I am happy to say that we have improved PlantPlaces.com based on your comments. On the Plant GPS screen, you can now filter plants by type shrub, tree, etc. and name.http//www.plantplaces.com/perl/viewinnermap.plSelected_Location4As always, we appreicate your feedback. Please let us know if you have any other ideas for improving www.PlantPlaces.com .-Brandan JonesDirector of Information TechnologyPlantPlaces.com

Spring Grove plants include the Cornus florida Grovflor that you identified, and Thuja plicata Grovpli Spring Grove, which is also in PlantPlaces.com. I will see if there are any others as well.

Ammon Nursery in Burlington Ky has these plants on sale now. See Missy.Steve

Varigatedfoilage Eastford Co. www.variegatedfoliage.com

Greenfield Plant Farm has some nice specimens. They are off Stephens rd. in Mainville OH

Forest Farm Oregon (http://www.forestfarm.com/)

Joanne,I think I would be watching the water for Hydrangea paniculata. My first guess would be to water the entire surface area of the shrub. Soak the ground with a sprinkler all around the plant until there is adequate moisture several inches down. Make sure there is a good mulch layer on the root zone as well.Thanks,Steve

I would try Song Sparrow Nursery in WI. If they do not have it I dont know who would. What city are you locatedSteve

There is a wholesale nursery in Cleveland that grows this plant. Where are you locatedSteve

Many local independent Garden Centers will carry this plant. What area are you from.Steve

Plant Delights Nursery in NC has this plant. There is a wholesale nursery near Cleveland that carries it as well.Steve

Klyn has it available.Steve

Try Greenfield Plant farm

Try Natorps. I think they carry this.Steve

You can find these at Hydrageas Plus in Oregon (http://hydrangeasplus.com/)

Double D plant Ranch, or Sharon Nursery, Natorps.One should carry the plant.Steve

Great plant, No problems. What area are you looking

Hopi is the best. I also like Red Rocket but am not as comfortable with the hardiness. Try Ammon Nursery or Jacksons on 3LSteve

Great weeping tree. Where are you from so we can find a local nursery for you to check.

You can search for pink flowers on plantplaces under the color search. Good luck with everything going on. Hope you can get back to gardening.

Ammon Nursery in Burlington Kentucky has this available. Give them a call to check for sure.Steve

Johnsons Nursery would be my first place to find this plant. Here is a link.http//www.johnsonsnursery.com/Plant_Inventory.aspxSteve

Most of the larger independent garden stores will carry this annual. It will be available in early May.

Thanks for your comment. We are actively working on this feature. When ready, you will be able view a rain garden and see what plants are used. Youll also be able to go to a plant on PlantPlaces.com and see a list of rain gardens that use it. I will email you know when this feature available.Brandan

Current Plants requestedArundo donaxCercis TravellerAmelanchier CumulusViburnum x burkwoodii

Elephant ears are not hardy in this region. What she is doing is correct. As for splitting the bulb I would not split it but you can tack what we call pups off the sides of the bulb. Plant after danger of frost is past.

I would not cut those back. Give them some time to settle in. Only cut back if they are overgrownI am sending out a request for Gold Heart Bleeding Heart and the white bleeding heart.

Marys Plant Farm and Natorps responded but they only have the white. Inventories are getting larger everyday so keep looking.Steve

I saw gold leafed bleeding heart at Greenfield Plant Farm in Morrow, Ohio

Would any other mock orange work Philadelphus confuses is fairly rare here.

Anyone carry Yellowroot Xanthorhiza

Once this plant gets established I would guess about an 8 per year growth rate. Your soils and moisture throughout the year will move the growth rate up if conditions are right. The Green Giant Arborvitae isw another fast grower as well. Both are excellent plants in the Cincinnati Ohio Area. Check with your local independent nursery in your region to verify information.Steve

Muhlenbergia capillaris is a touchy grass for Cincinnati. There are a few examples of it growing in our area but not for several years in a row. I would not recommend it unless you just wanted to play around with it and see how it does. For best success I would plant it in the spring, in full sun, and with excellent drainage, planted in well draining soil. Steve

Greenfield Plant Farm carries this as does NatorpsSteve

I do not know anyone locally growing Pecan but there is a grower in Louisville. Try Tony Nold at the Plant Kingdom. Tell him Plantplaces sent you.

What nursery are you from We have some at the Cincinnati Zoo that we can collect if you only need a few. They root quickly from softwood cuttings as well.Steve

Try the Plant Kingdom in St.Mathews. Ask for Tony and tell them plantplaces sent you. They will help.Steve

Forest Farm OR.

Anyone carry Viburnum trilobum CVs

John,I would check Ammon or Natorp first. If they do not carry them try Klyn. I know Bill has them 2 to 4 caliper.Steve

I believe it is Autumn Joy Sedum

I believe it is Autumn Joy Sedum

Call Greenfield Plant Farm. They might have it. Let me know if they dont.

Do you have a photo

We have some good specimens by the old Flamingo exhibit under the railroad tressel

Lots of people kill patnls with kindness keeping the soil moist rather than wet is a good rule of thumb unless its something like bamboo. Dont fertilize for the first 2 3 months, as most nurseries/suppliers pot their new patnls in a soil/fertilizer mix. After that, I like to fertilize most patnls each time I water with a quarter-strength soluble fertilizer. Light can be an issue for some patnls. If you see leaves turning brown or getting VERY light green, theyre probably getting too much sun if they lean toward the light, they probably need to be a bit closer. Very few patnls can take direct sunlight, particularly from a west- or south- facing window. If you must use these windows, try putting a sheer curtain on the window to cut down on the intensity of the sun. Humidity is also a factor to be considered if the tips of the leaves get brown, or if they wilt quickly, it may be too dry. To combat this without using a humidifier, try setting the pot on a tray or saucer filled with pebbles, into which water has been poured so that the pebbles are just sticking out. As the water evaporates, the air immediately around the plant will be more humid. If you are having pest problems, a good drench will sometimes take care of things most nurseries can point you at a good all-round product Safer Soap is a good one. These are all very general suggestions, obviously, but hopefully theyll get you back on track with your patnls. Good luck

Anyone carry Helleborus Midnight Ruffles

Have you tried Song Sparrow nursery in Wisconsin

Anyone carry this tree, Klyn is wherewe got ours.

Anyone have Sophora japonica Pendula

I would check the soil ball or root ball. I bet the ball is dry even though the surrounding soil is wet. I would guess it would be too little water but check the ball of the plant to be sure.

I haveseen Ammon Nursery in Burlington carry this there might be others as well.

Marys Plant Farm carries Kousa Dogwood. 513-8940022 Ask for Sheri. Tell her plantplaces sent youSteve

Who has Kousa Dogwood

It is probably Hosta plantaginea. The August Lily.

Japanese Wisteria is a very fast grower and is aggresive so you need to have plenty of support for it. Most larger nurseries carry this plant. Buy a named cultivar for best results.

Sue, I am not sure how much shade it will thrive in. Ussually it is best in full sum. I would probably go more towards a Bottlebrush buckeye, or Viburnum dentatum cultivar if shade is there. Is the area moistAnother option is burkwood viburnum whick is one of the toughest of the viburnums.

Anyone carry Kalmiamountain Laurel and what cultivars do you carry

Probably slugs...they love basil.

Yellow trumpet vine does very well in Cincinnati. We will send out the request and see who carries it right now.

Delhi Garden Center has this plant. Call and ask for Jill at 771-7117 or 759-4700 ask for JillSteve

Vintage Gold FalseCypress.Whocarriesthis now.Steve

Chris Daeger from BC Nursery has responded and can get thie in.You can reach him at 513-724-9032

Anyone carrying Technito

Anyone carrying Gardenmeister Fuschia in Baskets

How about a Bloodgood Japanese Maple Foliage color will last all summer. Steve

Anyone carry tree form Autumn Brilliance You may also be looking at Cumulus Serviceberry as a good treeform variety.Steve

Viburnum acerifolium may be hard to find in Cincinnati. We will seeSteve

Anyone carrying Tangerine Beauty Crossvine

Thanks for the compliments on the Tulip display The grass you are asking about is Andropogon The Blues or The Blues Little Bluestem. Another name is Schizacharium The BluesGreenfield Plant Farm usually carries this grass.

This plant grows fine in part shade and sun but full shade it tends to thin out. It is a tough plant but too much shade may do it in. Plants like Hellebore, Rohdea, and epimedium would do well. Variegated solomons seal is another good oneSteve

Provided you are in a somewhat protected area free of open winter winds I would say this is a good choice.Steve

BothAmmon nursery in burlingtron and Natorps has carried these in the past I would check with Ammon 859-586-6246. Ask for AmySteve

Im thinking about using this as a border along the top of a wall. How wide does it get and am I correct to assume that the information given that says 1 min 2 max mean the height Also where can it be purchased locally

Pam,I think you are more likely to find straight Hamamelis vernalis locally. That would be the one I would try for a screen. We will try to locate this for you. Steve

We will get in touch as soon as we find them. Thanks for using plantplaces

Try Ammon Nursery in Burlington Ky. Ask for Amy 859-586-6246. You might also ask for one called Perkins Pink. They have had some containers in the past. Tell them plantplaces sent you. Let us know if you have any luck.

Typically mid summer along with butterfly bush.

Wenwill look locally but maybe your best bet is Song Sparrow Nursery in Wisconsin. They are a mail order company that may carry it. Thanks,Steve

Karen,Dr. Dan Potter at the University of Kentucky Entomology may be able to lead you to the strips. He and his grad students were working on this issue. Looks really promising to meSteve

We are looking for it as well. Most locally grown tend to be the littleleaf linden. If you find the cultivar Redmond it is primarily an American Linden and will do well. Try either Natorps or Sharon Nursery. We will keep looking.Steve

For bulk compost there are a few places I would check out. If you need a lot 6080 yards I would look at Kurtz Bros in Columbus Ohio. If you just need a few scoops try Forest Lytle on Galbrath.

Nancy,This is an inexpensive shrub that grows to about 4-5 feet. A 3 gallon size plant will grow pretty quickly. Great bloomer but not much after that.

Carl, I have not seen any yet. Just Bracken Brown Beauty. Will continue to look

Sounds like salt damage.

Try Natorp in Florence or Mason. They have it.

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I havent seen any yet this spring. I will keep looking and email when I see one

We will keep our eyes out and email when we find them

I only can find the plain variety from Honeycreek nurseries. They are 6.49 each.let me know if you find the compact ones, if you would. Id prefer them, too.

Try Greenfield plant farm

Try either Natorps or Ammon Nursery.

Try either Ammon Nursery,, Natorps, or Greenfield Plant Farm. I would wait until the new crop arrives for spring which will be in early May though. Get one that is fully leafed out

What area are you from

Northern Belle is a cultivar of Sweetbay magnolia. It blooms in June but not like you more common Saucer magnolias that are blooming now. Is thin so it would be nice for close viewing but if you neede something full it may not work. That is the question you need to ask before making the decision. Also Amelanchier Cumulus will do well.Steve

Ammon Nursery in Burlington Ky carries most of these plants. 859-586-6246

Just about any landscape nursery will carry Snow Fountain Cherry. Try Ammon Nursery in Burlington Ky 859-586-6246

Most larger nurseries will carry this tree or have access to where to get it. Check around May because nurseries will have thier full stock in at that time. Call around to most nurseries.

Most larger nurseries will carry the Snow fountain Cherry. best selection should be in late April to early May.

I have seen some at Natorps in cincinnati. How big and how many are you looking forSteve

Acorn and Klyn have it in 4 field-grown. Dont know about retailers, though.

I am looking for same. Did you find one

Try Ammon Nursery in Northern Kentucky 859-586-6246 ask for Amy. Tell her plant places sent you. We bought some 6-7 specimens last year that were very nice.Steve

Two nurseries may carry this. One is Ammon Nursery in Northern Kentucky 859-586-6956. Ask fo Amy tell her plant places sent youThe other is Natorps They may have it as well. 513-398-2550 Let me know if you find it.Steve

Judy,I think you are asking to much out of your planter. What I would suggest is to do a nice job with summer annuals then in the fall you can switch out your planters with evergreens like junipers, arborvitae, boxwood, or any other evergreen knowing it will be swithched out come May next year. You could plant yellow Dynamite pansies along with your evergreens in the winter.As for summer color you cant beat Sweet potato vines as the plant cascading over the planters. Petunia Vista Bubblegum Pink would also be a good choice. Check out the Zoos Best list and anything on the list would probably workSteve

Try Ammon Nursery in Northern Kentucky. 859-586-6246 ask for Amy. They had three there this week left over from last year. Tell her plant places sent you

Katrina,Ammon Nursery in Northern Kentucky has a few left. Ask for Amy 859-586-6246. tell her plant places sent you.

See how it progresses through the season. If it doesnt get better you may want to divide the grasses next Feb/March. Steve

I dont think Tiger Eyes is going to be too picky about pH. As long as you plant it good well drained soil with some amending you will be fine. The better the soil the more productive the plant

Several local nurseries carry this tree. Try Ammon Nursery in Northern Ky. 859-586-6246 ask for Amy.Steve

It is possible to grow Pistache in Northern Kentucky. The Zoo has several specimens that have gone as low as negative 24 degrees. Try BZAK landscape. Ask for Dave.Steve

Have you tried Song Sparrow nursery They may have it. Steve

Bignonia Tangerine Beauty. This comes out of Georgia from Monrovia. Rewholesalers who deal with Monrovia have access to this plant.Thanks,Steve

What area are you from.

What area are you from.

Hey Paul thanks for responding. We have a lot of new items on plant places so I am glad to see you on.Steve

Has this plant been hardy where you are located

Tom,We do not sell trees on the site but we try to connect potential buyers with local suppliers. I will pass your requests on to our nursery group to see who has this plant available.Thanks for using plantplaces

Mary,I believe Ammon has this plant as well as Natorp and Greenfield. We will send your request to our nursery cooperators to see who responds with availability.Good to hear from youSteve

well you can go out and look for it in the woodsand get it that way its what i do or you could get some of the seeds and start your own from seed like im doing with staghorn sumac its easy and free

Ammon wholesale has now gone retail as well. Try calling them.

Ive since found about 6 of these in Rapid Run Park at or near these co-ordinates N3973007.088 W08473035.324 elevation 854... taken from google earth , they are near this spot

The last place I saw a Pistache was at BZAK in Newtown. They had one left. The best time to get one may be when the weather cools.

chagrin valley nursery in gates mills

Please send me a source to purchase a Sophora Japonica pendula for Massachusetts and Michigan

Have a beautiful specimen from Song Sparrow Nursery in WI www.songsparrow.com. If that particular Fagus is not listed online, call to ask. Phenomenal plant people. Always excellent plant health.

Advice to recipient above, simply wait. In Northwestern Illinois in 2002 I planted an Acer Igriseum/I that took well more than three or four years before it went from exactly what youre describing to a wonderful bright red and orange.One tip I can relay to all of you on the plant search at your local nurseriesWhen purchasing plants seedlings only should be considered - grafts will always come true to type ...they should be purchased during the peak of their fall colors, ...at the nursery. You might be looking for an Acer triflorum and come to see that most of the fall colored seedlings were yellow, but those few special ones had read and orange, tones.Good luck Missouri. 15 inches sounds a little closer -

Ive been noticing those as well. Theres one growing up against a food service building opposite the train station one by a viewing stand for one of the rhinos Indian, and one along the walking path at the elephant complex overlooking towards the duck pond. These are all taller specimens and as mentioned above, theres several new smaller ones planted between the elephant area and the boardwalk bordering the pond. I picked up several of its little brown seeds today 2-13-11, they are about an 1/8 and round, light brown, hard and lightly wrinkled. From what I read about its potential for being invasive, at least down south, they shouldnt be too hard to sprout. I also read thats only hardy to about a Z7, but these Cincy Zoo trees evidently have not been keeping current on those stats, so probably a tougher cultivar or just has inherent variability with some seedlings taking lower temps. But no, I havent seen them sold locally, just via websites.

Likely no. Yellowwoods dont do particularly well in heavy soils, espetially in full sun. I might suggest a Zelkova variety or Honeylocust, as they will be more tolerant of harsh conditions. A note about taproots I dont know for sure if yellowwoods have a trong taproot or not, but any tree transplanted balled and burlapped wil have had all roots severed and wont form another strong taproot. Containerized tress should have all circling roots removed before planting, and this usualy removes the taproot as well.

We have tried to plant hollies under our oak tree with NO success. I think it is just too dry for them to survive. We have a Japanes Kerria and Oakleaf hydrangea under the oak tree and they have survived for 20 years but we need to water the hydrangea on a regular basis, the Kerria seems more drought tolerant and is beautiful in the spring with its yellow blooms. Honestly we have not had much luck growing any holly in our yard, we do have shade and clay soil which is acidic so not sure why they dont thrive.

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I have always felt Burkwood Viburnum is one of the best. Good fragrant blooms, glossy summer foliage and good late red to orange fall color. What more could you ask for.

Enkianthus campanulatus is what is normally sold in this area. Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest has Enkianthus perulatus which we think is superior however they are not grown in the nursery industry. This is why we added this to the Louisville site. The hope is to see this particular species propagated and sold in the region to test it out. Thanks for your comments.

Thank you for your comments. We appreciate your interest in great plants for the landscape. If you have any other photos of plants in the landscape that you see, please send them. Thanks

How is your lindera obtusiloba performing so far Ive attempted to grow it from seed on at least 4 different occasions but apparently the seed was never collected at the fresh stage . Ive had lindera angustifolia growing in my garden for the last 10 years or so and the Fall color is very nice . So because MY lindera angustifolia seed is very fresh , it does propagate from seed .

Try Natorps for both...398-2550 mason 384-3350 florence

White Redbud has been very hardy in the Cincinnati area even when the temperature dropped to _-24degrees in 1994. It is an excellent plant for the landscape.