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< Back Lilac Tree (SYRINGA PEKINENSIS) - 'Copper Curls' 'Copper Curls' Pekin Lilac is a new introduction of a species that features showy, airy plumes of fragrant creamy white flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to early summer. It has dark green deciduous foliage whose pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. The real show-stopper of 'Copper Curls' is the peeling coppery-bronze bark of the trunk that is beautiful year round but really steals the show in winter against the backdrop of snow. Furthermore, 'Copper Curls' is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Growing to a mature size of 25 feet tall and 18 feet wide, 'Copper Curls' is rated to Hardiness Zone 3a. Thrives in full sun to partial shade and average to evenly moist soil conditions. Will not tolerate standing water, but is not particular as to soil type or pH. Highly tolerant of urban pollution. Like most Lilac cultivars, this is a relatively low maintenance tree, but should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. A lovely accent shade tree, 'Copper Curls' has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 5 feet from the ground. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard and has no significant negative characteristics. Previous Next

< Back Spruce, Colorado Blue (PICEA PUNGENS) - 'FAT ALBERT' This evergreen is a Simply Sunshine favorite due to it's tough, stout stature and it's ability to be content with very little care. 'Fat Albert' It is noted for its near perfect conical shape with a strong, straight central leader and full, pyramidal form from the time it is young through maturity. It's dense ascending branches and steel blue needle color adorned with light brown cones make this everything an evergreen should be. It can be used as a windbreak, screen, or accent tree. Because it is typically found in elevations from 6,000 feet to 11,000 feet, it is an excellent high elevation selection. Additionally, it prefers cool climates and will struggle in heat and humidity of southern states making it the perfect choice for northern plantings. Once established, 'Fat Albert' has some drought tolerance, however, the soil should be kept consistently moist in the early years. Requires no staking or training to achieve it's stature and is considered a "perfect and predictable Colorado Blue Spruce". (Iseli Nursery) Our supplier states that at maturity, 'Fat Albert' should reach 10-15 feet tall and 10-12 feet wide, although other nurseries indicate that under ideal conditions it could reach 25 feet tall and 15 feet wide. USDA Hardiness puts 'Fat Albert' at a zone 2, making this tough little evergreen very cold hardy. Colorado Blue Spruces are listed as a selection in the University of Wyoming "Conservation Trees & Shrubs For Wyoming" guide. It has a moderate to fast growth rate at 15+ inches per year. It requires full sun and moist, well-drained soil. During the early years while it is getting established, it needs consistent moisture. In general, Colorado Blue Spruces can be susceptible to needle cast, canker, and rust. Aphids (particularly spruce gall aphids), scale, budworms, and bagworms can also be an issue. Spider mite invasions can cause significant problems with new growth and overall tree health. Previous Next

< Back Ninebark (PHYSOCARPUS OPULIFOLIUS) - 'Dart's Gold' ​ ​ Previous Next

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< Back Plum - 'Early Italian' Dwarf Plum Tree The large, sweet, oblong, purple freestone fruit of the Early Italian Plum is perfect for fresh eating or preserving in a multitude of ways, including canning and drying. European plums are the best plum varieties in cold climates, and this hardy and vigorous mid season plum ripens 14 days earlier than traditional Italian Plums. The delicious yellow-green flesh turns to a beautiful rich red wine color when cooked. This is a self-fertile tree also great for commercial production. It is considered an easy tree to get established and can begin bearing fruit from between three to six years. Considered self-fertile, but will have greater production when cross-pollinated with another European plum variety. The Early Italian Dwarf Plum tree under ideal growing conditions should reach a height of 20' and a spread of 10'. Like all fruit trees, it requires full sun exposure and should be pruned annually for best crop yield. As a zone 5 plum (there are some sources that put this at a zone 4), plant Early Italian Dwarf in a protected, warmer region of your yard away from harsh winds and mulch well. Plums like well-drained soil and avoid competition with grass at the base of the tree. Fruit should ripen June to early August with high yields. Special Considerations: Prune when young to create an open branching structure that allows for even light distribution and more consistent ripening of fruit. Better yields associated with cross-pollination with another European plum (Prunus domestica). For general care and maintenance of plum trees, watch for plum aphids, caterpillars, fruit tree red spider mite, brown scale, plum moth, bullfinches, silver leaf, bacterial canker, and brown rot. Previous Next

< Back Siberian Peashrub (CARGAGANA ARBORESCENS) - 'Green Spires' ​ ​ Previous Next

< Back Chokecherry (PRUNUS VIRGINIANA CANADA RED) -'Canada Red' Prunus virginiana ‘Canada Red’ is magnificent with it's oval to rounded crown, straight trunk and showy white blooms in the spring. Leaves emerge green in the spring, but around 90% of the foliage has turned a lovely dark purple hue by June. Many selections of purple foliaged chokecherries have circulated within the nursery trade, but this selection from Bailey Nurseries seems to be superior because of its central leader, its upright growth habit, its lighter fruit set and better purple color retention in late summer. This tough, but beautiful, ornamental chokecherry is the perfect choice for difficult spots. This gorgeous, hardy tree reaches a mature height of 25 feet and spread of 18 feet. Comfortable down to a USDA Hardiness Zone 2, The 'Canada Red' Chokecherry is an excellent selection for colder regions. Plant 'Canada Red' in a location that recieves full sun, however, it can tolerate partial shade. It is a very hardy tree able to tolerate heat, cold, wind, and poor soil. It will appreciate well-drained soil, however, so be sure to plant accordingly, but it really is very adaptable. Because of its natural inclination to send suckers from the base of this tree, prune these back as they emerge. New leaf growth on branches as well as suckers will emerge green. Water when top 2 inches of soil become dry. This tree would make an ideal specimen tree or used in a group planting of trees in areas with extremely difficult conditions. Useful as a lawn tree, in parkway plantings, open spaces, wildlife gardens, natural prairies and homesteads. Also a highly attractive ornamental tree for city yards. 'Canada Red' is highly adaptable. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequencyas this tree prefers regular water but tolerates mild, periodic dry spells as well. Previous Next

< Back Honeylocust (GLEDITSIA TRIACANTHOS INERMIS) - 'Imperial' Imperial® Honeylocust is the most compact of the honeylocust varieties allowing it a place in a wider range of landscapes. It also boasts a finer texture of it's bright green foliage when compared with other honeylocusts. The pinnately compound foliage is reminiscent of fern leaves and provides a dappled shade that still lets a little light through. Fall color is yellow. This thornless, mostly seedless variety has strong, wide branch angles that resist storm damage and is fast-growing and relatively maintenance-free. Deer tend to leave honeylocusts alone and they are highly adaptable, tolerant, and reliable. Climbing to a mature height of 35 feet and spread of 30 feet, 'Imperial' is one of the most compact of the honeylocusts. It is cold hardy to USDA Hardiness zone 4.-7. For best growth, plant in full sun and well-drained soil, although it is extremely adaptable to soil conditions and can even tolerate standing water for a very brief exposure to it. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations and is not particular as to soil type or pH, even able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Very tolerant of adverse growing conditions. Prune in spring to remove small shoots along the trunk, suckers, water sprouts and competing branches. Prune out dead, diseased or broken branches any time. It has a high canopy with a typical clearance of 7 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. As it matures, the lower branches of this tree can be strategically removed to create a high enough canopy to support unobstructed human traffic underneath. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 70 years or more. Previous Next

< Back Juniper Tree (JUNIPERUS CHINENSIS) - 'SPARTAN' Juniper Juniper trees have unique 'needle-leaves' that separate their appearance both from Spruces and Pines. 'Spartan' Juniper has dense branches, a handsome pyramidal shape, and rich green foliage that keeps it's color year round. It is an excellent choice for a windbreak or screen. This hardy, low-maintenance, versatile tree creates a dense, lush privacy screen in groups or can be planted alone as a specimen tree. 'Spartan' has a handsome shape, but can also be clipped into a stunning spiral topiary and it's size is perfect for compact yards or small spaces. Junipers can thrive in harsh climate conditions and survive both drought and cold. This lovely tree grows to be around 15-20' tall with a narrow spread of 5-6' wide. 'Spartan' is hardy in Zones 4-9. It requires full sun to partial shade and is highly adaptable to soil, able to withstand salt and many different soil conditions including heavy clay. 'Spartan' does need well-drained soil, but prefers moist and acidic soil. Although pruning is not required to retain it's columnar shape, 'Spartan' can be shaped as desired and makes excellent topiaries and if you decide to clip them, do so in the summer. 'Spartan' Junipers require very little water, but should be watered two to three times per week for the first month after being planted. Continue to monitor throughout the first year by using a trowel to uncover the first two or three inches of soil and checking moisture levels. Once established for a year, fertilize once in early spring (around April) and again in late summer (September) with a slow-release granular fertilizer with an NPK of 16-4-8 or 12-4-8. Junipers can be used in xeriscaping for water wise plantings. For privacy screens, plant 'Spartan' five feet apart, or three feet apart for a solid wall. Another option is to plant two rows three feet apart from one another, staggering the Spartan junipers every four feet. Previous Next

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< Back Crabapple (MALUS KLEHM'S IMPROVED BECHTEL) - 'Klehm's Improved Becthel' The stunning, fragrant, large double pink flowers of 'Klehm's Improved Bechtel' bloom later than most crabs making this tree an outstanding specimen for continued spring season interest. It's vase-shaped form complements bushes in mass planting and it produces little or no fruit. The medium green foliage adorning the rounded shape of 'Klehm's' turns to a lovely orange and orange-red color in fall. Furthermore, this crab is excellent resistance to mildew. At maturity, 'Klehm's Improved' shoud reach around 20 feet tall and wide with cold hardiness at USDA Hardiness Zone 4. This tree is fairly low-maintenance, but does require full sun and well-drained soil. It is happiest growing in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. Not picky about soil type or pH and highly tolerant of urban pollution. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground and would be suitable to plant near power lines. It has a fast growth rate and, under ideal conditions, a life span of around 50 years or more. If pruning is required, plan to do so in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It has excellent disease resistant to mildew, fair resistance to scab and fireblight, and poor resistance to cedar-apple rust. Treat appropriately if problems should arise. Previous Next