The alternate-leaf dogwood (Cornus alternifolia) is a small flowering tree that grows 25-30 feet tall. It is named for its alternate arrangement of leaves, which differs from other dogwoods, which all have opposite leaves. The tree may also be referred to as the pagoda dogwood. This name describes the horizontal branching pattern of the tree,…
The rosebay rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum) is an evergreen multi-stemmed shrub with dark green foliage and clusters of white flowers. These shrubs grow wild in many mountain habitats, where they can form dense thickets that can be up to 30 feet tall. A more typical mature landscape size, however, is about 10-15 feet tall and 7-10…
The largeflower heartleaf (Hexastylis shuttleworthii) is a small evergreen plant that is prized for its variegated evergreen foliage. Native to the southern Appalachian Mountains, this small woodland plant can grow in deep shade and acidic soil. It is a clump former that spreads slowly by stolons. While it does take some time, the plant will…