Acer palmatum 'Jet Black' illicium Orixa japonica 'Pearl Frost' is

Orixa japonica 'Pearl Frost' is fairly drought tolerant once established

Aspidistra elatior 'Okame' is a stunning

but it recovers well

Some of these seedlings were dwarf and several ended up planted on the main campus of NCSU and at the JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh

lotus form flowers with green leaves

Acer palmatum 'Jet Black' illicium Orixa japonica 'Pearl Frost' isAcer palmatum 'Jet Black' Deep Dark Black Japanese Maple Zones 5 9 Acer palmatum 'Jet Black' is a recent introduction by Buchholz Nursery. 'Jet Black' leaves emerge in the spring an electric red in color, like it's screaming to you that spring is here. As you would expect from the name 'Jet Black', the leaves in the summer turn a deep dark maroon red in color. As the cool temperatures of fall move in, the leaves of 'Jet Black' will turn to scarlet