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Nursery Shopping List Plant varieties and zone information From "Garden Sense" episode DGAR-309

Below are 15 plant varieties and the planting information for each zone.

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Otto Luyken Laurel

Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'--Otto Luyken Laurel

• Compact, evergreen shrub with dark green leaves and white flowers followed by black fruit
  
• All parts of plant are highly poisonous
  
• Susceptible to bacterial shot-hole disease
  
• Height: 3-5 feet
  
• Width: 4-6 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 6-8 (9):

• Zone 6: Plant in fall or early spring; mulch heavily after first hard frost; fertilize in spring with balanced fertilizer.

• Zone 7: Plant in early fall; mulch in fall; fertilize in spring with balanced fertilizer.

• Zone 8: Plant in early fall; mulch in fall; fertilize in spring with balanced fertilizer.

• Zone 9: Plant in early fall; mulch in fall; fertilize in spring with balanced fertilizer; growth may not be as vigorous in this zone.

Care for Otto Luyken Laurel:

• Plant in moist, but well drained soil; water when dry.
  
• Tolerates pruning well; used frequently as a hedge; prune in early spring before new growth.
  
• Plant in full sun to shade; very shade tolerant.

False Cypress

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea'--Gold Thread Chamaecyparis (False Cypress)

• Upright conical evergreen conifer with drooping golden foliage that holds color well year round
  
• Slow growing; unusual texture
  
• Interesting evergreen that can be massed together for a screen or used as a specimen.
  
• Even though this plant can get large (upwards of 20 feet), the slow growth rate and the ability to be pruned make it useful in smaller landscapes.
  
• The colorful foliage, which holds its color well year round, can be used as a backdrop or to complement plants with darker foliage.
  
• This conifer handles the southern heat very well.
  
• Height: 6-10 feet
  
• Width: 3-7 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 4-8:

• Zone 4: Plant in spring to avoid winter heaving; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; fertilize in spring with balanced fertilizer; water during dry spells.

• Zone 5: Plant in spring to avoid winter heaving; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; fertilize in spring with balanced fertilizer; water during dry spells.

• Zone 6: Plant in early spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch heavily after first hard frost; fertilize in spring with balanced fertilizer; water during dry spells.

• Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch heavily after first hard frost; fertilize in spring with balanced fertilizer; water during dry spells.

• Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch heavily after first hard frost; fertilize in spring with balanced fertilizer; water during dry spells.

Care for Gold Thread Chamaecyparis:

• Plant in organic, but well drained soil; water when dry.
  
• Plant in full sun to light shade.

Bloodgood Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'--Bloodgood Japanese Maple

• Small deciduous tree with reddish purple leaves
  
• One of the most popular (available) of the non-dissectum red Japanese Maples. It's very hardy in Atlanta.
  
• Foliage color is better in full sun, but the plant may get brown leaf edges during hot, dry weather.
  
• Can be used in partial shade.
  
• The tree has moderate growth rate, which can be accelerated in full sun with good soil, water and nutrition.
  
• Height: 12-15 feet
  
• Width: 12-15 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 5-8:

• Zone 5: Plant in spring to avoid winter heaving; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch heavily after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; fertilize in spring with balanced fertilizer; water during dry spells.

• Zone 6: Plant in early spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch heavily after first hard frost; fertilize in spring with balanced fertilizer; water during dry spells.

• Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch heavily after first hard frost; fertilize in spring with balanced fertilizer; water during dry spells.

• Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch heavily after first hard frost; fertilize in spring with balanced fertilizer; water during dry spells.

Care for Bloodgood Japanese Maple:

• Plant in full sun to partial shade; foliage color is best in full sun.
  
• Plant in organic, but well drained soil.
  
• Water when dry.

Gardening by Zip Code If you're looking to start a gardening projectbut don't know your gardening zone—visit the National Gardening Associations's USDA Hardiness Zone Finder. Enter your Zip Code to identify the proper zone.

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