Pinus parviflora 'Brevifolia' (Blue Short-Needled Japanese Pine) L a very adaptable garden shrub

a very adaptable garden shrub

The peeling brown bark is extremely showy and adds significant winter interest

This rare Italian fig tree

The Rhododendron 'Bariton' features openly funnel-shaped flowers with gently undulating lobes

The fruit can be messy if allowed to drop on the lawn or walkways and may require occasional clean-up

Pinus parviflora 'Brevifolia' (Blue Short-Needled Japanese Pine) L a very adaptable garden shrubBlue Short Needled Japanese Pine is a dense evergreen tree with a strong central leader and a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. This is a relatively low maintenance tree. When pruning is necessary, it is recommended to only trim back the new growth of the current season, other than to remove any dieback. It has no significant negative characteristics. Blue Short