Common name:White Birch, European White Birch
Botanical name:Betula pendula
This medium-size weeping tree will grow to about 40' tall and has a whitish/brown bark with deciduous green leaves.
Common name:Lace Leaf Japanese Maple
Botanical name:Acer palmatum 'Dissectum'
This small maple has bright green lacy leaves. It grows to 10' and spreads 8'. This plant gives a weeping, delicate appearance. Flowers are purple and inconspicuous. The fruit is a winged samara.
Common name:Golden Pfitzer Juniper
Botanical name:Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana Aurea'
New growth is a bright, golden yellow color; the juniper itself is fast-growing to a size of 5' tall by 10' wide.Junipers are highly combustible plants.
Photographer: Medford Water Commission
Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.