Ron Deal's Top 25 Plants

1. Spreading Yew
    This one has been my favorite for 35 years; a truly exceptional evergreen foundation or group plant.

2.  Chinese Graybeard
     More refined than American native.  Clean lines, beautiful white blooms, small tree.

3.  Sun Glo Jasmine
     Beautiful yellow blooms on yellow leaves.  Left to grow out, a unique mass planting.

4.  'Little Moon' Ligustrum
      Okay, it's a ligustrum, but as my daughter would describe a puppy, "it's so cute!"

5.  'Abbey View' Rhododendron
      This one will actually live, and it has 2 bloom periods per year.

6.  Windmill Palm
     My Coastal Georgia background demands this hardy palm be on the list.  Does great in Athens area.

7.  'Florida Sunshine' Anise
      Lights up the landscape with solid yellow foliage.

8.  Hinoki Cypress
     An old standard that adds texture and contrast without becoming overbearing.

9.  Edgeworthia
     Fascinating for the shady garden; not only fragrant, but in the evening garden blooms resemble lanterns.

10.  Yucca 'Colorguard'

        A kind yucca; stumble into it and you won't come out wounded.  Beautiful