Smithfield Gardens Inc. - Trees and Shrubs

We pride ourselves on the variety and quality of our nursery stock.There are 70 varieties of azaleas including "Encore" azaleas and hard to find natives. We have nearly 60 camellia varieties including japonicas, sasanquas, teas and hybrids. You will discover an array of conifers, broadleaf evergreens and flowering shrubs, including 50 different hydrangeas. There are a wide variety of fruit and nut trees including Oriental persimmons. Our rose selection reaches its peak in May with an enormous amount to pick from. Visit our tree area to see Hampton Roads' largest collection of shade and ornamentals. If you are looking for exotics, we carry many hardy palms, yuccas, agaves and bamboos. Please e-mail, telephone, or better yet, stop by and we can tell you exactly what is available.
The Rare, Unusual and Underused
The following is a short list of some of our favorite plants that we feel should be planted more often and do well in our varied climate.
	Encore Azaleas (Rhododendron x) These new azaleas are revolutionizing local landscapes offering beautiful color in Spring and then again in Fall. They are available in many colors and sizes and are just as easy to grow as regular evergreen azaleas. CLICK FOR LARGER IMAGE
	Fringe Tree (Chionanthus virginicus) This small tree is one of our best native trees. Easy to grow and pest free, fleecy white blooms appear in May. CLICK FOR LARGER IMAGE
	Poet's Laurel (Danae racemosa) Also known as Alexandrian Laurel, this hard to find plant is the laurel mentioned in classic literature. It has beautiful evergreen foliage with orange/red berries in the fall. Easy to grow in shaded locations. CLICK FOR LARGER IMAGE
	Sango Kaku Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku') Coral Bark Maple is the other name for this outstanding selection. The younger branches are a bright coral red and are especially striking in winter. The fall foliage color can be red to orange or yellow. CLICK FOR LARGER IMAGE
	Lady Banks Rose (Rosa banksiae 'Lutea') Grown in Virginia since the 1800's, this thornless climbing rose is covered with lots of butter yellow blooms in early spring. It is vigorous and virtually carefree. CLICK FOR LARGER IMAGE
	Pee Dee Gold Ingot Liriope (Liriope muscari 'Pee Dee Gold Ingot') A sell out every time we get this in. Bright chartreuse foliage and lavender flowers really wake up shaded areas. CLICK FOR LARGER IMAGE
	Merritt's Supreme Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Merritt's Supreme') Intense red to purple or blue mophead flowers on a dense compact, nearly dwarf shrub. There may be more unusual hydrangeas out there, but this one has proved extremely reliable for us. CLICK FOR LARGER IMAGE
	Rice Paper Plant (Edgeworthia chrysantha) This is an unusual plant that blooms in mid-winter. The silver buds form in late fall and hang upside down on the bare branches. Sweetly scented yellow flowers open in February. CLICK FOR LARGER IMAGE
	Chinese Abelia (Abelia chinensis) If you want butterflies, you want this shrub. White flowers bloom in mid to late summer and age to an attractive dusty rose color. Very fragrant! CLICK FOR LARGER IMAGE
	Orange Flowering Tea Olive (Osmanthus fragrans aurantiacus) Many are familiar with the achingly sweet tea olive with its small but powerful white flowers. Now imagine the same shrub covered in salmon-orange flowers.
	Swane's Golden Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens 'Swane's Golden' pp#3839) This plant is like a bright yellow green exclamation point. It will punctuate your landscape with its evergreen foliage. CLICK FOR LARGER IMAGE
	Golden Brocade / Ogon Nishiki Asiatic Jasemine (Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Ogon Nishiki') This evergreen groundcover has brilliant new orange foliage which matures to bright golden yellow and green variegated foliage. It will really brighten shady gardens.