Myrica pensylvanica (Bayberry); leaves are aromatic when crushed, waxy blue berries in late fall and winter, native to open forests of Ontario
In the Nature Garden:
Cornus sanguinea 'Winter Beauty' (Bloodtwig Dogwood); will tolerate a wide range of soils however prefers an organically moist, rich medium; noted for its orange-yellow stems tipped with red in fall and winter
In the Knot Garden:
Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' (American Arborvitae) framed by Buxus 'Green Velvet' (Boxwood); a narrow upright evergreen with dense foliage held tightly upright, remains bright green year-round, surrounded by a box hedge
In the Garden Hall Courtyard-Water Channel:
Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf Hydrangea) ; oakleaf's thrive with little attention and are a true four-season interest shrub; here the brilliant red leaves of fall stunning against the white snow
In the Westview Terrace:
Daphne x burkwoodii 'Carol Mackie' (Burkwood Daphne); semi-evergreen variegated foliage with fragrant pink blooms in spring, here against a backdrop of the first snow fall
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