Groundcovers

Cotoneaster apiculatus 'Tom Thumb'

The 'Tom Thumb' is a compact, neat variety that will grow 1-2' tall and 4-6' wide. It has gracefully arching branches that are covered in small, white flowers during summertime. Foliage turns burgundy red in the fall.

Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Scarlet Leader'

Scarlet Leader' cotoneaster is a low growing variety that is prized for its glossy green leaves that turn reddish-purple in fall and its rich, red berries that persist into winter. It will reach 3-4' tall and 6-8' wide.

Cotoneaster x suecicus ?OSUCOT2?

The 'Emerald Beauty' is a low-growing, spreading variety that is often used for groundcover and erosion control. It will reach 1-2' tall and 4-5' wide. Small white flowers in the spring add seasonal interest.

Gaultheria procumbens 'Gaulsidh5'

Cherry Berries' is a compact variety that will grow 10-12 inches tall and 1-2 feet wide. Dark, evergreen foliage is accented with large, red berries from winter through spring. Berries have a wintergreen flavor.

Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet'

Green Carpet' is an evergreen ground cover with distinctively toothed leaves. Foliage is dark, shiny green and will create a dense carpet-like cover when planted in masses. Will grow 6-12 inches tall and 1-2' wide. Requires part to full shade and will scorch in intense, direct sunlight.

Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet'

Green Carpet' is an evergreen ground cover with distinctively toothed leaves. Foliage is dark, shiny green and will create a dense carpet-like cover when planted in masses. Will grow 6-12 inches tall and 1-2' wide. Requires part to full shade and will scorch in intense, direct sunlight.

Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis

This low-growing evergreen provides multiple seasons of interest, with fragrant white flowers emerging in the spring and blackish-blue berries appearing in summer. This variety grows best in partial to full shade with organically rich, well-drained soil. Grows 1-2' tall and 2-4' wide.