This is a dense, bushy shrub with broadly elliptic, dark-green leaves. In late summer, dense clusters of very small, bell-shaped, white flowers are produced. Flowers are followed by small, ovoid, deep-purple to red fruit. Good if used to create a […]
Symphoricarpos doorenbosii ( Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii )
Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii is a hybrid between S.albus var. laevigatus and S.orbiculatus and S.x chenaultii. Blue green foliage, 5 to 6 feet tall. Various cultivars have been developed, with dramatic, large fruits, in white to rose-pink and lilac.
Symphoricarpos doorenbosii ( Magic Berry )
Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii is a hybrid between S.albusvar laevigatus and S.orbiculatus and S.x chenaultii. Deciduous shrub that forms thickets and can grow to 6 feet tall and indefinite in width. Foliage is deep green, leaves to 1 1/2 inches long […]
Symphoricarpos chenaultii ( Snowberry )
Symphoricarpos x chenaultii is a hybrid between S.microphyllus and S.orbiculatus, and is a many-branched, deciduous shrub. Hancock has a spreading, low, arching habit, and grows to 10 feet tall and wide. Foliage is deep green with small, ovate, glaucous leaves. […]
Symphoricarpos albus var laevigatus ( Snowberry )
Deciduous shrub that will form a thicket if not cut back regularly. Leaves are borne from upright, arching shoots and are oval and dark green. Racemes of bell-shaped, pink flowers bloom in summer followed by white fruit. Sometimes referred to […]
Sycopsis sinensis ( Sycopsis sinensis )
Sycopsis sinensis is a evergreen shrub reaching 15 to 20 feet tall. Small, yellow flowers have reddish-brown bracts, bloom in early spring. Likes well drained soil, otherwise adaptable. A good choice for southern U.S. gardens. Can be used effectively in […]
Syagrus romanzoffiana ( Queen Palm )
Small to mid-sized palm with strong trunk. Pinnate leaves are 10 to 15 feet long and made up of numerous, linear leaflets. Panicles of green flowers up to 3 feet long bloom in summer. Sometimes referred to as Arecastrum romanzoffianum. […]
Syagrus flexuosa ( Palmito do campo )
Small palm with slender trunk. Pinnate leaves are 3 to 6 feet long and made up of numerous, linear leaflets. Panicles of green flowers up to bloom in summer. Grow in greenhouse where not hardy or as houseplant. Good speciman […]
Swainsona galegifolia ( Darling pea )
Small evergreen shrub with spreading habit. Leaves are pinnate and made up of pale green leaflets. Racemes of white flowers bloom from spring to summer. Good for use in a border.
Sutera grandiflora ( Purple Glory Plant )
Branched, woody perennial with elliptic, scalloped leaves. Racemes of lavender to blue flowers with white throats bloom in fall. Where not hardy grow in greenhouse or summer bedding.
