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:Christmas Rose
Botanical name:Helleborus niger

This perennial will grow less than 1' tall and has dark green leaves with flowers that are white colored with a tinge of pink and bloom in winter and spring. It prefers partial shade and would really like to be planted under a deciduous tree so it can receive sun during the summer. It needs to be protected from wind. Plant in fertile, well draining, moist soil. Use generous amount of compost for planting and for refreshing during spring. Roots are poisonous.

Common name:Needlepoint English Ivy
Botanical name:Hedera helix 'Needlepoint'

This ground cover will grow about 6"-12" high and makes a great alternative for lawns. It has bright green leaves and is deer resistant.