Plants in family hamamelidaceae
Loropetalum chinense 'Red Diamond'
This evergreen shrub features candy red blooms in early spring and dark purple foliage. It reblooms from early summer to fall, reaching a mature size of 6 feet tall and wide. It is hardy in USDA Zones 7-10 and prefers full sun to partial shade with well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
Distylium 'Blue Cascade'
This evergreen shrub has cascading branches with dense mats of bluish-green oval leaves and dark red flowers in late winter to early spring. It is heat and drought-tolerant, hardy in USDA zones 6-9, and prefers full or partial sun and well-draining soil. It grows to a mature height of 3-4 feet and requires minimal care, with pruning only needed to remove dead or damaged branches.
Distylium 'Coppertone'
Distylium 'Coppertone' is an evergreen shrub with copper-bronze foliage that turns deep green. It grows 3 to 4 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide, producing small dark red flowers in spring. This low-maintenance plant is ideal for borders and mass plantings.
Distylium 'Cast In Bronze'
Distylium 'Cast In Bronze' is an upright, rounded evergreen shrub with bronzy-maroon new growth and shiny dark green mature foliage. It serves as a medium-sized hedge or screen and is hardy in USDA Zones 7-9. This plant requires well-draining soil to prevent root rot and benefits from spring fertilization.
Loropetalum chinense 'Purple Daydream'
This evergreen shrub has deep-colored foliage year-round and blooms in shades of darker pink. It is a dwarf variety, highly resistant to pests, and hardy in USDA zones 7-10. It grows best in full or partial sun, is moderately drought-tolerant, and reaches 2-3 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide.
Loropetalum chinense 'Purple Diamond'
Loropetalum chinense 'Purple Diamond' is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia and Japan, prized for its royal purple foliage and purple-pink ribbon blossoms. It grows 4-6 feet tall and wide, thriving in full sun to partial shade. This shrub is hardy in USDA zones 7a to 10b and benefits from pruning after flowering to enhance its appearance.
Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Crimson Fire'
Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Crimson Fire' is an evergreen shrub with deep burgundy-red foliage and small pink fringe-like flowers in spring. It grows to about 4 feet in height and is well-suited for use as a hedge, border, or specimen plant. This low-maintenance shrub thrives in full to partial sunlight and well-drained soil.
Loropetalum chinense 'Zhuzhou'
This evergreen shrub has purple foliage that lasts all year and bright pink flowers in spring. It can be used as a privacy hedge, border planting, or small multi-trunk tree. It is fast-growing, low maintenance, and drought-resistant once established, thriving in USDA zones 7-10.
Distylium 'Vintage Jade'
Distylium 'Vintage Jade' is an evergreen shrub with blue-green foliage and a compact growth habit. It reaches 4-5 feet in width and 3-4 feet in height, producing small dark red flowers in spring. This plant is suitable for hedges or borders and prefers well-drained soil with full to partial sunlight.
Loropetalum chinense 'Emerald Snow'
These dense shrubs have a layered growth habit and require little to no pruning. They feature green foliage with white flowers in spring and occasional blooms through summer and fall. They are dwarf semi-evergreen plants that thrive in full sun to part shade.
Distylium 'Bayou Bliss'
Distylium 'Bayou Bliss' is a compact shrub with soft blue-green foliage, offering a fine texture and rounded habit. It serves as a great alternative to traditional boxwood or holly, thriving in USDA Zones 7-9. This plant requires well-draining soil and regular watering until established, making it a low-maintenance choice for landscapes.
Loropetalum chinense 'Carolina Midnight'
Loropetalum chinense 'Carolina Midnight' is a large shrub with dark burgundy-purple foliage and spring blooms. It can grow 10-15 feet tall and 8-10 feet wide, making it suitable for large foundations, screens, or hedges. The shrub is drought-resistant once established and is not bothered by insects or deer.
Loropetalum chinense 'Ruby'
A compact evergreen shrub with hot pink flowers in early spring and ruby red-purple foliage. It blooms continuously over several months, is low maintenance, drought-tolerant, and deer resistant. It is native to China, Japan, and Asia, growing in USDA zones 7-11.
Loropetalum chinense 'Cerise Charm'
An evergreen shrub with burgundy foliage year-round, it produces pink flowers in spring and thrives in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-draining soil, requires an inch of water per week, and is cold hardy in USDA zones 7-11, growing up to 3-4 feet tall and wide.
Loropetalum chinense 'Purple Pixie'
This evergreen shrub has eggplant-purple leaves and naturally weeping foliage, forming an attractive mound. It produces brilliant pink ribbon blooms in spring and periodically through fall, growing to 1-2 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide. It is hardy in USDA Zones 7-10 and prefers partial to full sun.
Loropetalum chinense 'Chang's Ruby'
Loropetalum chinense 'Chang's Ruby' is an evergreen shrub with eye-catching purple-red leaves and fuchsia-pink fringe flowers that bloom in early spring. This member of the Witch Hazel family is both heat and humidity-tolerant, making it suitable for USDA zones 7 to 9. It grows 3-5 feet in height and width, providing a versatile option for hedges, containers, or garden accents. The plant is drought-resistant and deer-resistant, thriving in full sun or partial shade. Its vibrant foliage and flowers attract bees and butterflies, adding ecological value to its ornamental appeal.
Hamamelis virginiana
Hamamelis virginiana, commonly known as witch hazel, is a shade-loving plant that can also tolerate sun. It produces yellow flowers in the fall and is tolerant of moist and clay soils. This plant is seldom severely damaged by deer and serves as a host for butterflies. Birds are attracted to its fruit and seeds, and it is salt tolerant, making it suitable for coastal areas. It can be grown as a large shrub or small tree, thriving in low, wet spots.
Fothergilla gardenii 'Mount Airy'
Fothergilla gardenii 'Mount Airy' is a native shrub known for its fragrant white, honey-scented bottlebrush blooms in early spring. It has leathery blue-green summer foliage and vibrant fall colors. This easy-care shrub attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and prefers acidic soils with minimal pruning required.
Parrotia persica
Parrotia persica is a small tree known for its urban tolerance and striking seasonal foliage, with bronze and purple leaves in spring and fiery colors in fall. Its strong limbs and dense canopy make it suitable for windbreaks and small spaces.
Parrotia persica 'Pendula'
Parrotia persica 'Pendula' is a compact, weeping tree with a unique branching habit and glossy green summer foliage. In spring, it produces red flowers, and its leaves display violet margins. The fall foliage transitions from green to deep yellow to red, creating a striking seasonal display. This easy-to-grow tree is perfect for adding architectural interest to gardens.
Fothergilla gardenii 'Beaver Creek'
Fothergilla gardenii 'Beaver Creek' is a dwarf ornamental shrub with white bottle brush blossoms and vibrant fall foliage. It attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, and is native to the southeastern United States. This low-maintenance, deer-resistant plant thrives in moist, well-drained soils.
Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Ever Red'
Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Ever Red' features burgundy evergreen foliage and deep rose pink spidery blooms. It is compact, mildew-resistant, and drought-tolerant once established. This plant supports pollinators and grows well in full sun or partial shade.
Hamamelis vernalis
Hamamelis vernalis, or vernal witch hazel, is a winter-blooming shrub with flowers ranging from yellow to brick-red. It attracts early pollinators and features bronzy-red new foliage and buttery yellow fall color. This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, adding seasonal interest to gardens.
Loropetalum chinense
Loropetalum chinense is an ornamental shrub or tree with white, streamer-like pompom blooms and fragrant reblooming. It features broadleaf evergreen foliage and is known for its pest resistance and deer deterrence. This plant grows 5-6 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide, thriving in USDA zones 7 to 9.
Fothergilla latifolia 'Blue Shadow'
Fothergilla latifolia 'Blue Shadow' is a medium-sized deciduous shrub known for its bottlebrush-like ivory white flowers and honey scent. It features icy bluish-green foliage in summer, transitioning to vibrant yellow, red, and orange in fall. The shrub grows 5 to 6 feet tall and wide, adapting well to sun or partial shade and a variety of soil conditions. It requires minimal pruning and is resistant to major diseases and pests.
Fothergilla gardenii
Fothergilla gardenii is a native North American ornamental shrub with fragrant, creamy-white flowers shaped like tiny bottlebrushes. It has rounded, blue-green leaves and displays incredible fall colors of yellow, orange, and red. This compact shrub thrives in full sun or part shade and is deer-resistant.