The first of the flowering trees and shrubs to bloom each year, planted August, 1996, Forsythia intermedia
The original tree died. I cut it back, and didn't get to pulling the stump for several weeks. It resprouted into a beautiful redbud bush. I call it the Phoenix.
Azalea 'Blaauw's Pink' - It's a mess 355 days a year. But for 10 days, it invariably earns its keep.
Named 'worm tree' by the DH, this is about to stun the neighborhood. You'll see it in full dress soon.
An unusually variegated Japanese peony. This one has a good acquisition story. Ask me.