White in the Garden

An old fashioned suckering shrub that blooms early, though not so early this year, and resists cold temperatures Bridalwreath Spiraea (Spiraea prunifolia) in the spring border.
Because of its suckering habit can be used as a hedge and the tiny shoe button flowers would be perfect in something that it's common name suggests.

The Methly Plum blooming well after 3 years in the ground. Hoping for fruit this year.

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/fruit-nut/files/2010/10/stone-fruit.pdf

The beautiful Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star') is squashed between two 'Green Giant' Arborvitae I really don't know why it keeps blooming but it's too late to move it now. I'll just enjoy it's fragrance & lovely flowers for as long as it can capture a bit of sun in the morning. Another gardening lesson on determining the size of plants BEFORE you plant them! One bonus of this mistake is protection from frost.