Schefflera taiwaniana
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6 - 10 inch glossy evergreen leaves in sun to part shade. Hardiness reports vary, but this particular plant reports survival without damage after -10C/14F winter temperatures. 4 - 8 feet tall.
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Luzula nivea
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Woodland evergreen, foliage clad in soft hairs. Forming multiple rosettes, in time will form a large clump. Revels in part shade to shade and surprisingly rough, dry conditions. Best with supplemental water in rich soil. To 8" tall with tan/ochre flower tassles. Easy to grow. Good in containers
Pinus Contorta latifolia 'Chief Joseph'
To-die-for winter color, Chief Joseph Pine is difficult to propagate and very slow growing, which means it's hard to find and often ridiculously expensive for a tiny specimen. That is of course the siren call for obsessive plant collectors.
A dwarf conical pine with brilliant gold leaves in fall and winter. Full sun. Hardy to zone 5. Grows about 4" per year up to a max height about 8' tall.
Pronunciation Guide: PI-nus kon-TOR-ta lat-i-FO-le-a
