Common name:Climbing Rose
Botanical name:Rosa x spp (Climbers)

Climbing roses are a delightful way to add vertical color and interest to a garden. Not true vines, but rather brambles that need to be supported to grow along walls, fences, arbors, or other sturdy structures. Most rose types have climbers within their group; some hybrid teas are available as both shrub and climber (Peace Rose comes to mind).

Common name:Kentucky Coffeetree
Botanical name:Gymnocladus dioicus

Kentucky Coffeetree is a wonderful, durable, under-utilized deciduous tree that grows 45 to 60 feet tall and 25 to 40 feet wide. It is narrow in its youth, almost gawky, but grows into a broad, picturesque tree with age. The huge compound bluish green leaves emerge late in the spring, and have a tropical look. It has an open, airy canopy that casts a dappled shade. Female trees bear long, slender seed pods that create a contrasting texture among the leaves. For landscapes where the pods would be considered a nuisance rather than an ornamental feature, choose a male selection such as ‘Espresso.’