Maria’s first memory of working in the family business is putting fertilizer pills in pots at age seven. Maria worked her way up the green corporate ladder and now represents LCN Selections and other new plant varieties, researching and developing the plants and introducing them to the market. She is...[MORE]
jim's bio
Jim has dedicated his life to bringing new plants to market. Though he’s at the age where most of his peers are peacefully retired, he can still spot a new tree while going 75 mph down the highway. Jim is a partner of UpShoot and co-owns the company with his...[MORE]
history
For a more detailed look back at the Zampini family’s horticultural history, please download the LCN Historical Scrapbook from the 60th Anniversary 2007-2008 Lake County Nursery, Inc. catalog (reprinted with permission from LCN Holdings, Inc. dba Lake County Nursery).
Lemon Ice™ WeigelaWeigela florida ‘Lemiczam’ Height & Spread 5′-6′ h x 5′-6′ w Shape Mounded Flower Lemon yellow Fruit N/A Zone 5 Foliage Green Features Blooms much earlier than other cultivars in late April and early May Reblooms lightly all summer through fall Immature red stem growth with contrasting...[MORE]
Squirt™ Compact LeucothoeLeucothoe axallaris ‘Squzam’ Height & Spread 2′-3′ h x 4′-6′ w Shape Upright, arching Flower Creamy white Fruit N/A Zone 6 Foliage Green Features Fragrant flowers Pruning not necessary Deer resistant Great foliage accent for cut flower arrangements Good understory shrub
Jim's first foray into the discovery of new plants came in 1977 when he introduced his first patented and trademarked crabapple, the Weeping Candied Apple™.
Maria Zampini
CONTACT UPSHOOT
Mailing Address: 5010 South Ridge Road Madison, Ohio 44057
Office Location: 5052 South Ridge Road Perry, Ohio 440081