Acer palmatum 'Utsu Semi' ~ Utsu Semi Japanese Maple rain garden & dry creek Blueberries on the bush

Blueberries on the bush

George Peabody Arborvitae is a large compact evergreen shrub with a narrow upright habit and flat sprays of bright gold foliage that holds in winter

It's also a great choice for a pollinator garden

Woods Pink has excellent disease resistance

Removed spent flowers to encourage additional bloom

Acer palmatum 'Utsu Semi' ~ Utsu Semi Japanese Maple rain garden & dry creek Blueberries on the bushUtsu Semi Japanese Maple is a small, slow growing deciduous tree with an upright habit and strongly textured palmated foliage that emerges vibrant light before turning scarlet to orange in fall. Small, non showy but attractive umbels of red flowers bloom in spring followed by samaras. Grows best in rich, moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Prefers full sun in cooler climates, but needs afternoon shade in southern areas. Type: Tree Origins: East