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Dwarf Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Nana') always reminds me of a fat little dumpling. It has a rather loose mounding shape and a soft, feathery texture. I love evergreens that change in some way during the year; this one does that nicely, with blue-green summer foliage that takes on a purple cast during winter. Being evergreen, this conifer provides year-round interest. USDA zones: 5 to 8 Water requirement: Moderate Light requirement: Full sun or partial shade (so it's ideal for planting under a deciduous tree) Mature size: 7 feet tall and up to 7 feet wide When to plant: Spring or fall
Northern Bayberry (Myrica pensylvanica) Native to the Northeast and the Great Lakes region This densely branched shrub is a good hedge plant for naturalizing along slopes and riverbanks. The glossy gray-green leaves are ornamentally unique through the growing season. A plethora of white berries with a high fat content are a boon to birds deep into winter — you’ll need male and female plants for berry production. It reaches 5 to 10 feet tall and wide in full sun to partial shade. It’s overall pretty adaptable to soil and even tolerates salt spray.
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