Purple Ghost Size:3 gal size 3-4 year old tree 60" tall

Purple Ghost Size:3 gal size 3-4 year old tree 60" tallDiscovered and introduced by the famous Buchholz Nursery in Gaston Oregon, this unusual Japanese is really quite unique. In spring, the new leaves emerge a deep purple red with prominent black veins. In mid summer the leaves turn green while maintaining purple undertones. Best in full sun. Valued as a smaller tree as well, growing to only 8 ft tall x 4 ft wide in 10 years. Hardy to 20 deg F. This is one of the very best selections in recent years!

a bit of pruning can be advantageous

The characteristic C

Cuphea is a wonderful addition to any garden

The flowers on 'Rose Quartz' have white petals that are edged in bright rose pink

lasting until September

becoming a narrow

but will be a star in any garden

Don grew on a batch of seedlings and selected this one as worthy of naming

This photo of our plant in the garden always draws attention due to the contrast of the lavender flowers against the golden foliage

but will start changing to pink as the summer season progresses

and lasts and lasts

In one season it will be 2 ft x 2 ft and taller when the seed heads are produced in late summer