The Begonia Collection Sale New This Week March 16, 2026 Pattern and Petals The Begonia Collection Sale We can’t control the weather and we’ve always known that this time of year has fluctuations, so for the plant loving folks: look indoors! Our houseplants are looking glorious this time of year and you can move ‘em out to a covered porch come summertime. Or even add them to a shady combo pot. Find all of these specimens of true living art at Painters this spring! These mature plants are big, but the price is not! Come choose your favorite. Click through to our Houseplant List for current sizes, prices, and availability: https://www.paintersgreenhouse.com/houseplant-succulent-availability

Locally Made and Now For Sale at Painters New This Week May 25, 2026 BioCHAR for Your Plants AND the Planet! Locally Made and Now For Sale at Painters Have you ever heard of Biochar? Maybe. Have you ever found it for sale? Unlikely. BioCHAR is known to some for its gardening benefits, but it can be very hard to come by - especially 100% true bioCHAR. We were recently approached by Suncrest Mulch Yard with their new bioCHAR product, and we are really excited to be the first retailer selling it! So, what is Biochar? Biochar is based off Terra Preta, a dark, fertile soil that was created by indigenous peoples thousands of years ago in South America, and which still remains highly fertile today. Modern biochar is made from a wide variety of organic materials such as agricultural waste, plant residues, wood, bone, etc., and is created via mechanical pyrolysis. Using the heat released by gas combustion, it is cooked at temps between 840-1200F and the finished product can be created in just minutes to hours. Rather than contribute to climate warming, biochar production produces beneficial gasses and acts as a carbon sink, meaning it absorbs excess carbon dioxide and thereby helps to slow climate change. AND, this carbon sequestration can last for over 1,000 years! So, how is it different from charcoal? Charcoal is typically made from wood products, cane sugar, peat, coconut or petroleum. It can be made in a chimney or woodstove by burning wood with minimal to no oxygen at a temp of around 750deg for long periods, or by a more modern pyrolysis method. It is primarily used for cooking, heating, and water filtration, but is not beneficial for garden use and depending on ingredients may even be harmful. Additionally, the creation of charcoal produces gasses that increase atmospheric carbon dioxide - unfortunately adding to the greenhouse effect. So, what's the big deal? We are thrilled to offer Suncrest’s biochar at Painters for your potted plants and gardens! Suncrest biochar is created from sustainably sourced wood, including reclaimed timber downed during Hurricane Helene . Using this wood decreases the risk of forest fires in WNC while creating an amazing environmental product. This may be hard to wrap your head around, but biochar is very porous and has a massive surface area… a few ounces of biochar can have the internal surface area of a football field! How cool would it be to say this product is improving your houseplants and gardens while also benefitting the planet for centuries to come? Garden Benefits: Adding biochar to your soil increases porosity , allowing for increased aeration and easier root penetration, and the large surface area means plenty of room for housing beneficial microbes. Biochar acts like a magnet for macro and micronutrients , making them easily accessible for plants that need them. It also acts like a sponge, significantly increasing the water holding capacity of your soil . It can help with erosion by promoting stable soil aggregates, level your soil pH (biochar is naturally alkaline), and perhaps most importantly, trap and lock away harmful toxins and heavy metals, thereby keeping your soils and plants cleaner. And best of all… biochar requires a one-time application–the benefits will last way longer than you’ll be around! How to use Biochar at home: Biochar works best when ‘activated’ - meaning mixing it into soil or a compost mix and watering it thoroughly. For potted plants, simply mix biochar into the soil at a ratio of 1 part biochar to 9 parts soil and water it in well. For gardens, simply sprinkle the biochar over the soil evenly, mixing it into the top 2-6” of soil with a rake, then water in well to help the soil settle and activate the biochar. 1cf bag of Suncrest Biochar covers about 8-10 sq ft. Suncrest Biochar - 1 bagged cf (comes with instructions)

Give the gift that keeps on growing! New This Week December 12, 2023 Need a gift idea? Give the gift that keeps on growing! Whether someone loves grand gestures or simple delights, plants are always the perfect present. For a tangible gift, physical gift cards are ready for purchase during our open hours. Need something sooner than that? Our digital gift certificates can be bought online 24/7 and delivered straight to your inbox (or theirs). No matter the occasion or recipient, a Painters gift card is the perfect present for your plant-loving loved one.

Five New and Unique Trees/Shrubs that We Can't Stop Raving About! New This Week September 2, 2025 Plant Sneak Peek Five New and Unique Trees/Shrubs that We Can't Stop Raving About! If you’re an avid gardener that has seen it all and planted it all, and you’re just looking for the I-can’t-live-without-it specimens then this list is for you! I love when customers ask, “What are YOU most excited about this year? What do you have that’s different/unique?” Well here you have it! (and honestly this is just a list of the trees and shrubs I’ve ordered in because I wanted them for my yard, too!) Hop-tree Ptelea trifoliata A native understory tree in the citrus family that can tolerate wet soil conditions. All parts are aromatic, nectar in blooms attract butterflies, ornamental fruits, and exceptional leaves in threes (but not poison ivy ). Deciduous small tree/large shrub. Redbud ‘Carolina Sweetheart’ and Redbud ‘Flame Thrower’ Cercis canadensis We’ve sold ‘Flame Thrower’ before, but we are thrilled we were able to order such a large quantity of each for fall season! Both varieties have distinct coloration on the leaves. Carolina Sweetheart has white variegated leaf margins and Flame Thrower has a stunning gradation of leaf colors as the leaves emerge in spring. Deciduous tree. Japanese Cedar ‘Rasen Sugi’ Cryptomeria japonica Definitely a twisted specimen plant with extraordinary curled needles and gyrating habit, all turning in a counterclockwise direction! This tree is the most remarkable offering we’ll have this season, in my opinion--a showstopper for sure. Evergreen tree. Seven-Sons Flower Heptacodium miconioides Fragrant blooms in late summer/fall (blooming now), fountain-shaped habit with striped, arching stems–similar appearance to crape myrtle. Name comes from flowers blooming in clusters of seven. Deciduous shrub. Japanese Black Pine Pinus thunbergii Often used in bonsai or in Japanese gardens. Irregular, twisting growth habit a will mature to have a flat-top and drooping branches. A specimen in Japanese gardens, or as a bonsai. We will have Japanese Black Pines available in 1 gallons and 3 gallons. Evergreen tree. For sizes, prices, and current stock, see our Tree and Shrub Availability Page: https://www.paintersgreenhouse.com/tree-shrub-availability

Bursting with color and exuding a cheerful charm, Zinnias are a popular choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners. New This Week June 13, 2023 Plant of the Week: Zinnias Bursting with color and exuding a cheerful charm, Zinnias are a popular choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners. With their stunning array of blooms in shades of red, orange, yellow, pink, and more, these annual flowers bring a delightful touch of summer to any garden and also make for beautiful cut flowers. From compact varieties perfect for containers to towering cultivars for eye-catching borders, there's a Zinnia for every space! Zinnias are truly one of the most colorful, long-blooming annuals you can add to your garden. They come in endless colors, patterns and shapes. Zinnias thrive in full sun, with adequate air flow (super damp summers can cause some mildew issues). Make sure to wait to sow or plant until the soil warms up, as they need heat. Profuse bloomers, often a healthy plant will bloom from late spring up until frost if deadheaded and fertilized occasionally. To be sure you have zinnias in full bloom the whole season, you can sow or plant a second batch mid-summer to extend and improve the bloom period. As part of the Asteraceae family of composite flowers (which includes sunflowers, coneflowers, daisies and more), Zinnias are beloved by bees, butterflies, moths and hoverflies. While they are not native plants, these annuals provide additional nectar to pollinators looking for food, especially in later months or periods between various native blooms. We highly recommend mixing them in with your milkweed, salvia, asters, goldenrod, joe pye, agastache, verbena and other pollinator supporting plants! The most beloved by pollinators are the single-flowering, and especially the taller cultivars such as Benary's Giants. We currently are sold out of the giants, but do have several beautiful colors of disease resistant, single-blooming zinnias available. Bees cannot see red, but will still be attracted to red or orange zinnias, likely because they are attracted to the ultraviolet markings on the petals. Many flowers have UV pigments on their petals that are invisible to the human eye, but that seem to be designed to attract pollinators - highlighting where the nectar (and pollen) can be found. Try this at home! You can find an ultraviolet flashlight for $20, and have hours of fun in the dark getting a glimpse at what the world looks like to many pollinators and other creatures that see this spectrum! The Owens recently did this, but unfortunately only had a cellphone to document this zinnia glowing with UV at the center.

We found a collapsed hummingbird at the greenhouse on Monday New This Week June 6, 2022 Hummingbird Rescue We found a collapsed hummingbird at the greenhouse on Monday A staff member found a collapsed hummingbird in our soil room on Monday. It appeared to be in shock from lack of food. We quickly mixed together some sugar water to feed it. Before long the bird was back on its feet and in the air within minutes! it definitely put smiles on our team's faces and was a great way to start the week! https://video.wixstatic.com/video/a514f4_8ac1c1e67b7b4eeea864766a70c80c21/720p/mp4/file.mp4

Honeybee Helper and All-Around Supportive Shrub New This Week April 14, 2025 Plant of the Week: Winterberry Honeybee Helper and All-Around Supportive Shrub Given its common name, this seems like an odd plant to be featuring in April! But winterberry is an extremely beneficial plant for honeybees and other pollinators, providing both nectar and pollen in late spring to early summer. Ilex verticillata , or Winterberry, is a slow growing native deciduous holly. The common name refers to the red berries that mature in the fall, providing winter color in the garden and food for birds and small mammals. To produce berries, the plant must be properly cross-pollinated with a male and a female plant. You need at least one male plant for every 10 females, roughly; and these the pollinator plants should be within a reasonable distance of each other ( less than 50 feet away or so). Photo credit: CC-BY-SA-3.0 , Self-published work , Photographs by Fritz Flohr Reynolds But this is the time of year for the (itty bitty) flowers! Winterberry flowers are bee-pollinated, meaning bees and other insects help transfer pollen from male to female flowers. The almost inconspicuous greenish-white flowers provide nectar and pollen, which are essential food sources for native bees, honeybees, and other pollinators. Winterberry is an excellent hedge with year-round visual interest. It works well in a variety of soils, but thrives in moist, acidic soils. It is tolerant of shaping, but keep in mind that the flowers appear on new growth so prune in early spring before new growth arrives to still provide for the bees! Winterberry 'Southern Gentleman' Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman' NATIVAR deciduous shrub (z3-9) part-full sun 6-10' tall and wide Ideal background shrub; thrives in moist, acidic soil, tolerant of wet, boggy conditions Chief male pollinator for female varieties (e.g., Sparkleberry and Winter Red); plant 1 male for every 10 females Winterberry 'Sparkleberry' Ilex serrata x verticillata 'Sparkleberry' Deciduous shrub (z5-9) full sun-part shade 6-10' tall and wide Hybrid female cultivar with dense, heavy fruiting Requires a male for berry production (e.g., Southern Gentleman) Foliage turns yellow-bronze in fall, dazzling winter berries feed the birds Resistant to deer and fire Winterberry in winter!

Two of our absolute favorite tender perennials for fall color and pollinator support New This Week October 10, 2022 Plant of the Week: Pineapple & Mexican Bush Sage Two of our absolute favorite tender perennials for fall color and pollinator support Two of our absolute favorites for fall color and pollinator support! Mexican Bush Sage is most popular amongst the bees, and Pineapple Sage is a hummingbird magnet, though many other pollinators visit them as well! You can’t beat this incredible show of color and profuse blooms in the fall when so many other things are on their way out. These are both tender perennials in our area, though the Pineapple Sage is a bit tougher… we recommend planting in a sunny spot with some wind protection or near a building for extra warmth during winter. These are both great cut flowers as well- the Mexican Bush Sage lasts well over a week in water, and also does well dried! Pineapple Sage Come load up on these beauties!

It's shady business this week as we highlight two shade-loving shrubs that are ON SALE this week! New This Week May 18, 2022 Shrubs of the Week: Variegated Winter Daphne and Sweet Box It's shady business this week as we highlight two shade-loving shrubs that are ON SALE this week! It's shady business this week as we highlight two shade-loving shrubs that are ON SALE this week! Even better, they're both broadleaf evergreens and have fragrant blooms. We'd like to honor those gardens that most gardeners feel are "limited" due to less sun exposure. (Next week we'll highlight a couple of full sun loving shrubs, because those of use with full sun can feel limited too!) Variegated Winter Daphne - White or Pink Blooming ( Daphne odora aureo-marginata) (Pictured above) Winter Daphne is highly regarded for its strong scent - possibly the most delightful scent of any flower! This shrub blooms in late winter (late February and March) along the terminal stems. This particular variety has variegated leaves - yellow margins along the green leaves. This shrub would do best planted under a small deciduous tree where it is provided with shade in the hot summer months, but allowed to stand out in a winter landscape. Plant in an area where everyone can enjoy the fragrance. Mature height and width 4-5' in a loose mounding appearance / zones 7-9 / deer resistant. Daphne makes a great addition to a winter garden, but do note this shrub can be a bit challenging to grow if you're not aware of a few of its care needs: 1) Daphne does not tolerate soils with poor drainage...we're looking at you, clay soils! Root rot diseases associated with poorly drained soils are likely the major cause of failure in the landscape. Ideally, plant in well-drained woodland soil with plenty of humus or plant in a slightly raised bed with amended soil to ensure adequate drainage. 2) While Winter Daphne can tolerate full sun, it prefers a protected area providing moderate shade. 3) Avoid pruning - Daphne does not heal well from cuts into mature wood, so it's best to avoid pruning. However, "pinching" or taking cuttings from the slender tips of long shoots on current year's growth can make the plant fuller and promote heavier blooming. Available in 3 gallon pots for $30 (was originally $40) Sweet Box (photo: Missouri Botanic Gardens) Sweet Box ( Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis ) Sweet box is a slow growing evergreen shrub that forms a colony by spreading through underground stems. This is a dwarf variety and is often used as a high ground cover as it only reaches 1-2' tall and 3-4' wide. Sweet Box is a very tough and adaptable plant! It can tolerate deep, deep shade and even dry soils. It prefers slightly acidic, rich, moist soils that are well-drained. If the soil is very moist, Sweet Box can handle a little more sun. Inconspicuous blooms in early spring (mid-March) are white and fragrant. Great evergreen foliage with a contrasting light green on the underside of the leaves. Works well in a woodland garden or near shady entryways. Hardy in zones 6-9. Available in 6" pots for $8 (was originally $12)

New Varieties for Living Walls New This Week March 23, 2026 Evergreen Shrubs Designed for Shade New Varieties for Living Walls While we always maintain a broad selection of evergreens for year-round structure and privacy, finding the perfect match for a shady corner can be a challenge. At Painters, we’re here to help! Alongside our dependable (and gorgeous!) staples like all the varieties of rhododendron, camellia, and pieris we carry, we’ve curated a collection of unique, shade-tolerant finds. This season, we’re especially excited to debut several varieties that go beyond our traditional lineup—perfect for adding a fresh look to your lower-light landscape. Hong Kong Rose 'Scarlet Bells' This rare and unique relative of witch hazel is adorned with abundant dangling clusters of lovely pink bell-shaped blooms from late winter to early spring--when little else is flowering. It's truly a sight to behold!! Rhodoleia henryi 'Scarlet Bells' Evergreen tree (z7-9) part shade Slow growing to 15' tall Thrives in rich, moist, acidic, well-drained soil with protection from hot afternoon sun Aka evergreen rose hazel Aucuba japonica 'Rozannie' This self-fertile fruiting cultivar with shiny, bright red berries that last throughout the winter months is reminiscent of holly. Additionally it has small red-purple flowers that bloom in spring. Its glossy green foliage is a great accompaniment to the more commonly known Aucuba japonica 'Mr. Goldstrike' --also available at Painters now--whose golden variegation lights up shady spots. Both varieties shown in photo. Evergreen shrub (z6-10) part-full shade 3-5' tall and wide Thrives in moist, well-drained soil with protection from hot afternoon sun and strong winds; drought tolerant once established Aka Japanese laurel Cherry Laurel 'Chestnut Hill' This tight, compact evergreen shrub takes very well to pruning and makes an excellent, easy-care low hedge. The fragrant white flowers in spring attract butterflies and showy black fruits attract birds--a super supportive and lovely living hedge. Prunus laurocerasus 'Chestnut Hill' Evergreen shrub (z6-9) part sun 4' tall and wide Disease resistant Cherry Laurel 'Napoleon' This cultivar is tiny but mighty with a dense, rounded habit and abundant, fragrant, pure white blooms in spring. Easy to care for, it would be a great low-maintenance hedge, foundation planting, or container shrub. Prunus laurocerasus 'Gajo Napoleon™' Evergreen shrub (z6-8) full sun-full shade 3' tall and wide Deer resistant, easy care Thrives in well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established As always, find prices, sizes, and current availability on our website. We just received a lovely delivery of shrubs from our friends at Big Frog Nursery including restocks as well as new for the season. The evergreens especially are looking great - some excellent options for privacy screening in sun as well as part shade! Check out the availability here: www.paintersgreenhouse.com Tree & Shrub Availability List | Painters Greenhouse Weekly updated inventory of Painters Greenhouse trees and shrubs, including perennial edibles and fruits. The list can be sorted by common or botanical name, quantity, price, size or department. General growing characteristics and native/nativar classifications are included.

Beautiful, Beneficial Blooms for Summer and Fall New This Week June 20, 2024 Hip! Hip! Rudbeckia! Beautiful, Beneficial Blooms for Summer and Fall Hip Hip Hooray! Hip Hip! Rudbeckia! We all cheer for this reliable plant. Butterflies, bees, birds, and all of us at Painters! Rudbeckia is such a happy, cheery plant. Its famous daisy-shaped blooms are so long lasting and it is a pure delight as a cut flower. It makes a stunning large planting by itself or in the background of perennial beds. The flowers attract pollinators and the seedheads attract birds. Plus, in the fall we leave the seedheads in our gardens as wildlife food, artful winter interest, AND for self-seeding next year’s crop! The genus Rudbeckia is comprised of 20 or so species of annuals, biennials, and perennials. We have five species and several varieties in a range of colors, heights, and habits here at Painters. Find your favorite bit of cheer! Rudbeckia subtomentosa, ‘Little Henry’ NATIVAR perennial (z4-8) Full sun, 3' tall, 2' wide Quilled golden blooms all summer; excellent cut flower – Plus these tubular petals are as beneficial to pollinators as the salvias we just featured last week! Compact, clump-forming habit Low maintenance, drought tolerant, deer resistant Rudbeckia triloba (or Brown-Eyed Susan) NATIVE biennial (z4-8) Full sun, 2-3' tall, 1-2' wide Bright yellow blooms with brown centers; slightly smaller than Black-Eyed Susan but more profuse Thrives in rich, moist, well-drained soil; readily self-seeds to return year after year Rudbeckia triloba ‘Prairie Glow’ NATIVAR biennial (z4-8) Full sun, 3-4' tall, 18-24'' wide Vibrant red-orange petals accented by gold tips Bushy, sturdy, well-branched habit Readily self-seeds to return year after year 'Prairie Glow' self-sows readily, an advantage with this stunning biennial Rudbeckia fulgida var. Sullivantii ‘Goldsturm RS’ NATIVAR perennial (z3-9) Full sun, 18-24'' tall and wide Golden flowers with distinct dark brown centers bloom summer-frost Long-lived and easy to grow One of the most popular perennials in cultivation; pollinators and birds love it too! Rudbeckia fulgida ‘American Gold Rush’ (limited stock) NATIVAR perennial (z4-9) Full sun, 1-2' tall and wide Bright yellow blooms midsummer through fall Fantastic for pollinators; seeds provide food for birds Compact habit; robust, low maintenance, disease resistant Rudbeckia laciniata – Sochan (or Cut-Leaf Coneflower) NATIVE perennial (z4-9) Full sun-part shade, 3-10' tall, 1-3' wide Aka sochan or tall coneflower, an extremely vigorous, wondrous plant, revered for its many uses, edible and medicinal Evergreen basal leaves make an attractive winter groundcover; fantastic for people and wildlife! Rudbeckia Hirta: Tender perennial, biennial, or annual? This particular rudbeckia species is wide-ranging and can be hard to pin down: https://www.wildflower.org/expert/show.php?id=5095v Because we can’t guarantee it will perform as a perennial, we are selling them to you as annuals. Seed-sown in January, and treated with such care by our growers here at Painters, they are looking amazing. We have the straight species and seven varieties of gorgeous! Rudbeckia hirta, ‘Autumn Colors’ NATIVAR annual (short-lived perennial z3-9) Full sun, 18-24'' tall and wide Stunning, large (5'') summer blooms in shades of yellow, orange, red, and brown May endure a few winters and will readily self-seed; attractive seed heads in winter provide food for birds Lovely large (5'') flowers in stunning shades of yellow, orange, red and brown Rudbeckia hirta, ‘Cappuccino’ NATIVAR annual (z3-8) Full sun, 18-20'' tall, 12-16'' wide Huge (4'') red-orange summer blooms with dark centers Beneficial for pollinators and birds May survive a few winters and self-seed to return year after year Rudbeckia hirta, ‘Cherokee Sunset’ NATIVAR annual (short-lived perennial z5-9) Full sun, 2-3' tall, 1-2' wide Impressive flowers in a bright mix of yellow, orange, mahogany, and bronze bloom early summer to frost May endure a few winters and will readily self-seed; excellent cut flower and great for wildlife Short-lived, but likely to return year after year through self-seeding Rudbeckia hirta, ‘Cherry Brandy‘ NATIVAR annual (short-lived perennial z5-8) Full sun, 1-2' tall and wide Large, deep maroon flowers with a dark chocolate cone; stunning and unique May survive a few winters and will readily self-seed Blooms all summer; seeds feed birds in winter Rudbeckia hirta, ‘Prairie Sun’ NATIVAR annual (z3-8) Full sun, 18-24'' tall and wide Green-eyed blooms are buttery orange, tipped with yellow Long flowering season, good for pollinators and birds May survive a few winters and self-seed to return year after year Rudbeckia hirta, ‘Chocolate Orange’ NATIVAR annual Full sun, 2-3' tall, 1-2' wide Abundant, large, two-toned blooms summer to frost; excellent long-lasting cut flower May survive a few winters; readily self-seeds Blooms make excellent long-lasting cut flowers; seeds provide bird food and visual interest in winter Rudbeckia hirta, ‘Denver Daisy’ NATIVAR annual (short-lived perennial z3-9) Full sun, 1-2' tall and wide Large golden flowers with mahogany centers bloom early summer to frost May survive a few winters and will readily self-seed Beautiful cut flower; excellent wildlife value Likely to return year after year by self-seeding; great for birds and pollinators. Rudbeckia hirta (Straight Species) NATIVE annual (z3-9) Full sun, 18-24'' tall and wide Bright yellow summer flowers with a distinctive dark eye Sturdy, upright form; long-blooming Attractive black seedheads feed birds in winter; short-lived, but freely self-seeds AND DO REMEMBER: if you cut off your seed heads tidying up, not only will you be limiting bird lunch, but you won’t get seeds to self-sow for next year’s plants!

A couple powerhouse specimens for your full sun landscapes. New This Week May 24, 2022 Tree & Shrub of the Week: Southern Bush Honeysuckle and Dawn Redwood A couple powerhouse specimens for your full sun landscapes. Both grow in zones 5-8 and provide great benefits to wildlife while also adding interest to your gardens. Diervilla sessifolia - Southern Bush Honeysuckle Diervilla sessifolia - Southern Bush Honeysuckle This is a native, compact, deciduous shrub that grows to 3-5' tall and wide. The common name comes from the flowers resembling those in the Honeysuckle family (Lonicera), but don't fear - this plant is not related nor invasive! Fragrant, pale yellow flowers start blooming in early summer and are an important food source for bumble bees and butterflies, and the long-blooming terminal cymes provide a reliable nectar source for hummingbirds. This suckering shrub forms thickets, which provide sturdy shelter for ground-nesting birds. is our go-to for anyone looking to add a shrub to their pollinator garden - it never disappoints! Southern Bush Honeysuckle thrives in windy, sunny, dry sites where most other plants won't grow. It is also drought tolerant, deer resistant, extremely hardy and adaptable to a range of soil types - it can even tolerate some shade. It spreads by suckers and will form small thickets which is ideal for stabilizing banks or as a groundcover. It is found growing naturally in the southern Appalachian mountains on bluffs, slopes, stream banks and along woodland borders. Metasequoia glyptostroboides - Dawn Redwood Metasequoia glyptostroboides - Dawn Redwood An ancient tree known for its fossil records from as far back as 65 million years ago. This species was thought to be extinct until it was found in the 1940s growing wild in China. Dawn Redwood was widespread in the Northern hemisphere in the Tertiary Period, but are not considered native to North America today. Unlike the redwood species native to the West Coast, this ancient tree grows well on the East Coast. Putting on over 24" of growth a growing season it is considered one of the fastest growing trees. Dawn Redwoods form a pyramidal shape reaching 75-100' tall and 15-25' wide. This tree is unique, as it's a deciduous conifer - the feathery branchlets of needles turn a bright copper color in the fall before they drop. This tree does best in moist, slightly acidic conditions and can tolerate some drought. This is a great tree to add along creeks/rivers, ponds, moist woodlands, and as a specimen in the water garden. It's amazing at how disease and pest resistant this tree is, but it's not surprising as it's been around for millions of years to adapt and evolve. Another great attribute of this tree? It is deer resistant! For sizes, prices, and current stock, see our Tree and Shrub Availability Page: www.paintersgreenhouse.com Tree & Shrub Availability List | Painters Greenhouse Weekly updated inventory of Painters Greenhouse trees and shrubs, including perennial edibles and fruits. The list can be sorted by common or botanical name, quantity, price, size or department. General growing characteristics and native/nativar classifications are included.

One of our favorite shrubs that bloom in late winter, with beautiful, fragrant blooms! New This Week February 27, 2023 Plant of the Week: Winter Daphne One of our favorite shrubs that bloom in late winter, with beautiful, fragrant blooms! Winter Daphne (White or Pink Blooming ) is highly regarded for its strong scent - possibly the most delightful scent of any flower! This shrub blooms in late winter (late February and March) along the terminal stems. It does best planted under a small deciduous tree where it is provided with shade in the hot summer months, but allowed to stand out in a winter landscape. An added bonus is that it is deer resistant! Plant in an area where everyone can enjoy the fragrance, and allow for a mature height and width of 4-5 feet. Daphne makes a great addition to a winter garden, but do note this shrub can be a bit challenging to grow if you're not aware of a few of its care needs: 1) Daphne does not tolerate soils with poor drainage...we're looking at you, clay soils! Root rot diseases associated with poorly drained soils are likely the major cause of failure in the landscape. Ideally, plant in well-drained woodland soil with plenty of humus or plant in a slightly raised bed with amended soil to ensure adequate drainage. 2) While Winter Daphne can tolerate full sun, it prefers a protected area providing moderate shade. 3) Avoid pruning - Daphne does not heal well from cuts into mature wood, so it's best to avoid pruning. However, "pinching" or taking cuttings from the slender tips of long shoots on the current year's growth can make the plant fuller and promote heavier blooming.

Complete List of Native Plants at Painters New This Week February 20, 2024 Spring 2024 Native Plants Complete List of Native Plants at Painters At Painters, our collective ecological footprint is important to us. To combat the environmental harm of invasive plant species as well as creating food sources and native habitat for wildlife, we are committed to growing and offering a wide variety of native plant species. Cultivating a landscape of diverse and vigorous natives reduces the opportunity for invasives to take hold. February 26 kicks off National Invasive Species Awareness Week and in sharing this educational platform, we wish to reiterate our commitment to not selling plants that are invasive in Western North Carolina. Additionally, we're particularly excited to share that we've expanded our offerings of straight species natives. So as you plan your gardens for spring, take a look at our list of 2024 Native Plant offerings. There's a lot to be enthusiastic about! This is a complete listing of native plants to be offered at Painters over the course of our spring season--annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs. Some will be available day one and others will be ready for purchase later in the season. We plan our production with the goal of plants maturing and selling at a time when they will most likely succeed and do not artificially force our natives to emerge sooner than nature intends. Prices, quantities, and sizes will be added to our weekly Availability Lists as the season progresses. Spring 2024 Native Plant List - Updated 2.27.24 .pdf Download PDF • 77KB Click here to read more about Native Plants at Painters!

Tree and Shrub of the Week, Oct 1-5 New This Week September 29, 2025 ’Troja Black’ Georgia Bush Honeysuckle & ‘Flame Thrower’ Redbud Tree and Shrub of the Week, Oct 1-5 ‘Flame Thrower’ Redbud Cercis canadensis ‘Flame Thrower’ ‘NC2016-2’ Redbud cauliflory Eastern redbud is a small deciduous tree known for bright pink and purple blooms in early spring before the tree’s heart-shaped leaves emerge. The individual flowers resemble pea blooms (they’re in the same family) and provide a great source of nectar and pollen to bees and other pollinators in late February and March since it’s a time of year when most plants are still dormant. The flowers, and subsequently, the seed pods are borne along the old stems and sometimes trunks of the trees–an unusual adaptation called ‘cauliflory’. Eastern redbuds are often found in our area along woodland edges, open thickets and along rocky streams. You’ll often notice them blooming along interstate 40 along the edges of the woods. ‘Flame Thrower’ is a variety of redbud bred by Dennis J. Werner of NC State University by crossing ‘Rising Sun’ and ‘NC2006-14’ redbuds. ‘Rising Sun’ is an upright variety with gold leaves and ‘NC2006-14’ is a weeping, purple leaf variety. By crossing the two, ‘Flame Thrower’ has traits of both-–with a range of leaf colors emerging red/purple and maturing in a consecutive series of colors from red to orange, yellow, then green. ‘Flame Thrower’ is not classified as having a weeping habit, but it does have limbs with a slight pendant growth. This variety of redbud is stunning during the growing season when foliated. The gradation of leaf colors is startling when seen all at once and creates a prismatic specimen tree in any yard. Because of the smaller stature, ‘Flame Thrower’ will fit in most yards without taking up too much of the landscape. The colorful display of leaves end in yellow before giving way to autumn. After leaf drop the unique zig-zag stems are exposed-–a common way to identify eastern redbuds in winter. In addition to beauty, eastern redbuds are safe to plant near black walnuts (juglone tolerant) and are not a preferred food source for deer. NAME: Cercis is derived from the Greek word kerkis meaning “weaver’s shuttle” – a note on the resemblance of the seed pods to the weaver’s tool. NATIVE RANGE: Eastern and central North America from New Jersey down to Florida and west to Nebraska and eastern Texas. FUN FACT: Cercis canadensis is in the bean family (Fabaceae). The flowers and immature seed pods are edible. Flowers have a sweet floral taste and the pods’ taste resembles snow peas. GROWING CONDITIONS: SOIL: Moist, average, well-drained soil SUNLIGHT: Full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight) to partial shade (2-6 hours of direct sunlight) HEIGHT/WIDTH: 15-20’ tall and 10-15’ wide ZONES: 5a-9b ‘Troja Black’ Georgia Bush Honeysuckle Diervilla rivularis ‘Troja Black’ 'Troja Black' Georgia Bush Honeysuckle at Painters There are three species in the genus Diervilla with D. rivularis (Georgia Bush Honeysuckle) being the rarest. Georgia bush honeysuckle is endemic to the southern Appachians, and is rare in Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama, while extirpated (locally extinct) in North Carolina. The Caprifoliaceae family also includes weigela and honeysuckle (Lonicera). Its common name can cause some confusion as it’s not closely related to the vining honeysuckle most gardeners are familiar with. Instead, it is a suckering shrub that can grow into a dense mound via rhizomes and reach only 3-5’ tall and wide. Dark purple newly emerged leaves ‘Troja Black’ is a variety of Georgia bush honeysuckle noted for dark purple newly emerged leaves that turn dark green in summer. The dark foliage is a beautiful backdrop for the lemony-yellow blooms to pop. The tubular blooms are present throughout summer (June-September) and attract bees, butterflies, mothers, and hummingbirds. The blooms give way to seed capsules which lend no ornamental value. Fall color is a mix of bright reds and oranges and makes a great substitute for burning bush. ‘Troja Black’ is an easy, hands-off shrub to grow as it can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, moisture levels, and sunlight conditions. Would work well as a shrub in a pollinator garden, as a low wildlife hedge, or at the edge of a woodland or streambank. If pruning is necessary to create a tidier shrub, prune in early spring by only 1/3. Flowers are present on new growth and pruning during the growing season will remove the potential for blooms. Pronounced “deer-villa”, which is a nice reminder that this shrub is resistant to deer browsing, but as with everything, deer may feed on it if other food sources are scarce. NAME: Genus is named after Marin Dierevilla, a French botanist and travel writer who introduced the plant to Europe in 1700 after a trip to Acadia (present-day Canada). NATIVE RANGE: The species (Diervilla rivularis) is found in moist wooded areas and along roadsides in southern Appalachians in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama–naturally it’s a rare find! FUN FACT: Common names for Diervilla rivularis include: Georgia bush honeysuckle, mountain bush honeysuckle, and hairy bush honeysuckle. D. rivularis’ undersides of leaves and young branchlets are pubescent (hairy) and is used as an aid in identifying it alongside Diervilla sessilifolia. GROWING CONDITIONS: SOIL: Handles a wide range of soils from heavy clay to sandy soil, alkaline to acidic, dry to wet. SUNLIGHT: Full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight) to partial sun. For best flower display and leaf color place in an area that gets at least a few hours of direct sunlight. HEIGHT/WIDTH : 4-5’ tall and wide ZONES: 5-8 For sizes, prices, and current stock, see our Tree and Shrub Availability Page: https://www.paintersgreenhouse.com/tree-shrub-availability