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American Hornbeam
American Hornbeam ‘Caroliniana’ is a healthier eastern-states cousin from the birch family, lacking the insect and disease problems that plague the species at large. Here is a pleasing small-to-medium tree with fresh green summer foliage and a show of yellow to either orange or fire-engine red come fall. When mature, the shape can range from rounded to a broader, elliptical form. Its biggest benefit is its surprising shade tolerance — it will thrive, even under the canopy of other trees — but will be happiest in partial shade. ‘Caroliniana’ likes wet feet (though it can tolerate a semi-dry spot) and is partial to a slightly acid-to-neutral soil pH. If you live near a wooded area, you can count on attracting a variety of desirable game birds (wild turkey, pheasant, ruffled grouse), which will seek out the seeds and buds. Perfect as a windbreak because of its supreme resistance to splitting, and just grand-looking when planted as a grove. Zones 4-8.
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| Kousa Dogwood - Sale Price: $96.35 Stunning Spring Display, Edible Fruit and Fall Color The Kousa Dogwood (Cornus kousa chinesis) is a deciduous tree with a specialized leaf system (bract), that creates a showy white appearance throughout the summer. This tree would look stunning planted in small groupings along your home or as a focal point in your front yard. Your Dogwood’s 4-inch, dark green leaves will appear in spring, but it’s in late spring when the real show begins. Pointed bracts of 4-petaled white flowers will appear, giving this tree a unique show-stopping appearance. As an added bonus, 1-inch, round red berries will begin to appear in the summer and be ready for a fall harvest. Sweet and juicy, these berries are a favorite for wine makers, but can also be eaten straight from the tree. As fall approaches, your Dogwood will transform from green to a vibrant red/burgundy splash of color for your landscape. Even when those leaves have come and gone, your remaining berries will still dangle from the branches, like an early holiday display right in your yard. The Dogwood has a horizontal branching structure that reaches all the way to the base, forming a natural pyramidal shape. It can reach heights of 15-30 ft and spread to 20 ft wide. This particular Dogwood has a better disease tolerance than many other flowering Dogwoods, and is generally hardy and easy to care for. Deer won’t like this tree, but birds certainly will…and so will you! * Unique spring/summer display* Edible fruit* Fall color |
| Arborvitae - Emerald - Sale Price: $64.95 Fast-Growing Privacy Hedge or Accent Plant The Emerald Green Thuja (Thuja occidentalis ‘Smaragd’) is a fast-growing, hardy arborvitae. It would make a superb privacy hedge along your property line or beside your backyard pool. These also make an excellent wind-break or foundation plant. “Smaragd” is Danish for “emerald”, which perfectly describes the color of this pyramid-shaped conifer. You’ll be amazed how its dense-growing, soft-to-the touch foliage remains a vibrant emerald green all year round. Once established, you won’t have to even water this fast-growing cedar. You’ll see a foot of growth each year that will only slow when it’s around 15 feet in height. Pruning isn’t necessary either. Even when it reaches its maximum 25 feet tall and 8 foot wide dimensions, this Thuja will maintain the tight growing habit. If you decide to trim your Thuja, save a few sprigs to place around the house. The citrus-like evergreen scent will lend a fresh bouquet to the ambience of your home, especially during the holidays. Holiday wreaths made from the Thuja boughs are a favorite of many people. After only one season with your Thuja you’ll see why this cultivar of arborvitae is becoming one of the most sought after landscape plants. * Fast-growing privacy hedge* Hardy* Scented |
| Greenspire® Linden - Sale Price: $85.65 The Greenspire® Linden, Tilia cordata 'Greenspire', is very suitable for street planting. This 1998 Iowa Tree of the Year has a straight trunk, rich foliage and fragrant, pale yellow flowers. Greenspire's leaves are distinctly heart-shaped with serrated edges, alternate, and simple. This Linden has an oval shape, leathery dark green foliage and yellow fall color. It maintains a single leader with a nice branching habit, and with its strong central trunk, it gives the tree a broad pyramidal form. The impressive symmetrical shape makes it a good accent tree all year round. It tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. This Linden is an easy to grow, low maintenance tree. * Fall color * Heart Shaped Leaves * Fragrant Flowers |
| Hybrid Poplar - Sale Price: $64.25 This Best Seller Grows an Amazing 8 Feet a Year! The Hybrid Poplar (Populus x canadensis Robusta) is a fast growing shade tree that is also called a Seedless Cottonwod. Some fast growing trees are short lived, but not the Hybrid Poplar. It will grow 6-8 feet a year and live to be 40-50 years old. A favorite of home owners and builders the Hybrid Poplar is a great looking, hardy tree. It can grow in almost any climate and will thrive even in poor soil. The Hybrid Poplar is a wonderful choice for a windbreak or privacy screen. It is also perfect to line a driveway or as a fast growing shade tree for your yard. From spring through summer your Hybrid Poplar will be beautiful cloaked in unique, shiny, dark green almost triangular leaves. If you don’t have a green thumb or time to fuss, the Poplar is for you. Its natural pyramidal shape ensures that your tree will have a lovely shape without wasting your time pruning. In the fall you will be captivated by the stunning yellow leaves waving in the breeze. The sound of the leaves in a gentle wind is an often overlooked attribute of the Poplar. When friends and neighbors ask what that lovely rustling sound is, you’ll know it’s your Poplar. If you’re looking for an attractive, fast-growing, care free and large shade tree you can’t go wrong with the Hybrid Poplar. It’s perfect choice anywhere you’d like to have a tree quickly. * Fast Growing* Tolerates poor soil and cold* Disease and pest resistant |
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