What are the names of the tree/plants?

Bryan Minka

11 years ago

I would like to know the type of tree, and the types of plants including the high grass in the back?

Thanks

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11 years ago
I used several dwarf varieties to provide color, texture and layers for the space surrounding the water feature. Plantings from front to back: Golden Nugget Japanese Barberry – compact, slow growing border hedge that does well in sun; Shrub Rose; Dwarf Golden Threadleaf False Cypress; the Purpleleaf Sand Cherry (Standard) which has purple foliage all season and fragrant flowers in May; Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis “Gracillimus”); Pine Topiary; and Anthony Waters Spirea.
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