Quercus hemisphaerica ‘QHMTF’ ~ Avalyn® Laurel Oak 35-50ft-height It’s glossy needle-like foliage emerges

It’s glossy needle-like foliage emerges a bright green and matures to a dark green it holds in winter

Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata'

Elderberry

Large semi-double flowers that open green and mature to white with yellow stamen bloom heavily in late winter into spring attracting butterflies

IMAGES: Andreas Rockstein

Quercus hemisphaerica ‘QHMTF’ ~ Avalyn® Laurel Oak 35-50ft-height It’s glossy needle-like foliage emergesAvalyn Laurel Oak is a fast growing native semi evergreen tree with a compact pyramidal habit. In the South its rich, shiny green willow like foliage holds on until the new growth starts to emerge. Best grown in full sun and rich, well drained soils. Tolerates drought. Quercus hemisphaerica is a host to several moths and butterflies and its acorns are an important source of food for wildlife. Type: Tree Origins: Southeast N. America; GA Native Height: