Chamaecyparis, also known as ‘false cypress,’ dominate the foundation plantings. At the front door, a composition of feathery “Gold Mops” cypress, glossy pachysandra, dark needled mugho pine and birdsnest spruce welcome the visitor. A feather leaf cypress anchors the opposite side of the door way. Along the front, a dark, glossy holly hedge serves as a backdrop for the miniature blue spruce and mahonia that bring the steely blue color of the shutters into play along the façade. Careful placement of the sunny “Gold Mops” cypress punctuates the deep afternoon shade on the front of the house. A blooming crepe myrtle provides summer color.
An island bed alongside the driveway features a pair of spring-flowering Yoshino cherry trees and a weeping spruce. A blaze of autumn color is waiting its turn in the leaves of the large bald cypress tree on the opposite side of the driveway. Come winter, the foundation plantings will retain their color while snows highlight the bare branches. (Michelle Gish and Rosemary Weller)
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