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< Back Oak (QUERCES MACROCARPA) - 'Burr Oak' Despite it's rugged, dull appearance, the tough and timeless nature of Burr Oak makes this a valuable tree in the landscape, particularly in harsh climates. It has a rounded, open form, slow growth rate, and is very adaptable to adverse and dry soil conditions. It does much better in higher alkalinity than most other oak and is more drought resistant as well. It's dark gray, rough, corky-like bark develops deep ridges as it ages and it's dark green leaves exhibit more vegetative variation than other oaks. Fall color varies from dull yellow, yellow green to yellow brown and the acorns that it grows tend to be 3/4 - 1 1/2" long. Strength, hardiness, and durability are traits of Burr Oak that make it a tree worth the wait. Burr Oak reaches a magnificent height of 50 feet with a spread of equal distance. It is extremely cold hardy down to USDA Hardiness Zone 2. Plant in full sunlight. Not particular as to soils - it grows well in acidic, alkaline, loamy, sandy, well-drained, wet and clay soils. While it prefers moderate moisture, the tree develops drought tolerance once established. Tolerates pollution and heat stress. Extremely long-lived and valuable for food for wildlife with rather large acorns. Previous Next

< Back Plum - 'Mount Royal' Plum Tree Considered by many to be the best all-around plum for consistent crops, fruit quality and yield in tougher climate regions. Heirloom blue, European type that ripens in early to mid-Septmeber, Mount Royal Plum has dark green foliage throughout the season with leaves that turn yellow in fall. An advantage of this cultivar is that it is self- pollinating with white, showy, fragrant blooms that emerge in the spring. Blue drupes are ripe in August and are sweet and tender. They can be eaten fresh, dried, or in baked goods. This tree would fit perfectly as part of an edible landscape, orchard, under power lines, and would even make an ideal stand-alone specimen tree due to a wide opening canopy. It is extremely cold hardy. This cold-hardy variety is comfortable at Zone 4-7. It is a smaller tree, reaching a mature height of 10 to 12 ft and width of 8 to 10 ft. Mount Royal plum needs full sun and even soil moisture. It is tolerant of inner-city environments, soil type, and most pH levels. The fruit is loved by both humans and wildlife, but can be messy if it is not harvested. As for all fruit bearing trees, maintenance is needed for this tree; pruning should be done in late winter after an extreme cold. It's expected average age is 40 years in ideal conditions. 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

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< Back Red Osier Dogwood (CORNUS SERICEA) - 'Baileyi' ​ ​ Previous Next

< Back Honeyberry (Haskap) - 'Borealis' Honeyberry Honeyberries (Haskaps) are a lesser known berry that produce small, elongated blue fruit resembling blueberries. Native to Eastern Russia, this fruit ripens in early summer, but may not be ready to pick for 2-3 weeks after turning blue while the flavor becomes established. Honeyberries are tart when picked too early, but develop more sweetness as they ripen over time, although they still retain tart undertones even when completely ripe. They can have a fairly complex flavor consisting of tones reminiscent of other berries – such as strawberry, blueberry, or raspberry – that complement their own unique flavor. Uses include pastries, jam, juice, wine, ice cream, cake, and yogurt. Easily grown in zones 1-8. Pointed, somewhat pear shaped fruit is easily seen on bushes when it is formed and ripening in late June through early August. Some varieties will turn dark purple inside when they are fully ripe, while others will remain green. Mature berries can hang on the bush for 1 to 2 months in cool summer climates before they become overripe. Smaller berries may dehydrate before then. Honeyberries require minimal effort to manage with very few pests and problems. They are mostly disease resistant, extraordinarily cold hardy (down to -53°F), and full of nutritional benefits including Vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, C, and E. They also contains fiber, protein, potassium, calcium, sodium, zinc, copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and iron. It is claimed that they even have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, are good for vision, prevent colon cancer, and improve cardiovascular health. Honeyberries ripen around the same time as strawberries and their hardy blooms withstand some of the most unstable climates. Plants within the genus Lonicera are referred to as honeysuckle, where the name 'honeyberry' is derived. Bush height is around 5-6 feet tall and width tends to stay around five feet. High mildew resistance. Space no less than 5 feet apart unless you are creating a hedge in which you should plant them only 3 feet apart. To prevent sunburn, allow for full sun of at least 6 hours in the morning, but protect from strong afternoon/evening sun or provide shade cloth. Honeyberries prefer well-drained soils with high organic matter content and tolerate a pH range of 5-7 (preferred), 4.5-8 (acceptable), up to 8.5 (tolerable). Water well for the first 3 years, always water before you see signs of wilting. Continue to water as needed through the summer, but discontinue in the fall to promote occurrence of dormancy. Fertilize if necessary and control weeds, insects, diseases and birds. Prune late winter to early spring and thin out bushes when they become too dense. Protect plants from the impacts of direct winds with windbreaks. Pests may include leafrollers (Omnivorous Leafroller) and the main disease to watch for would be powdery mildew Start fruiting one year after planting but start producing kilos per bush after 4 years. Berries can be shaken off at harvest time. Potential yield is 3 to 7 kilos (6.6 - 15.4 lb.) per bush after 5 years. Berries can store for a couple of weeks. Requires cross-pollination with another variety of Honeyberry that have the same bloom period. Cross 'Aurora' with 'Borealis' and 'Beauty' with 'Beast'. Previous Next

< Back Ninebark (PHYSOCARPUS OPULIFOLIUS) - 'RASPBERRY LEMONADE' ​ ​ Previous Next

< Back Apple - 'Haralred' Apple Tree Haralred' apples are redder and earlier than it's predecessor, 'Haralson', without compromising it's virtues. A hardy, firm, tart apple excellent for making pies, but not well suited to applesauce. A choice variety as an edible or landscape tree in northern climates. This apple tree is suited for the cold with USDA Hardiness rating of zone 3. It grows 15-20 feet tall and wide at a moderate growth rate. It needs a moist, well-drained site and full sun as well as another variety of apple/crabapple tree for pollination of fruit. Good resistance to fireblight. Please note - cannot be cross pollinated with a 'Haralson' apple tree. Pair with 'Cortland', 'Gingergold', 'Honeycrisp', 'Jonathon', 'Keepsake', 'Paula Red', 'State Fair', 'Sweet Sixteen', 'Zestar' Previous Next

< Back Boxwood (BUXUS) - 'GREEN VELVET' Compact and bushy, 'Green Velvet' is a hybrid that combines the hardiness and compact nature of the Korean Boxwood with the velvety, deep green foliage of the English Boxwood. The lovely green foliage remains throughout the year with good resistance to winter bronzing. Planted along a lawn or walkway, this can be used as an accent, border, hedge, or foundation planting. Although delightful as a rounded form left alone, 'Green Velvet' can be pruned and shaped into a formal hedge or topiary, but only when it is in dormancy during winter months. 'Green Velvet' has a compact size at maturity of 4 feet wide and tall and is designated at USDA Hardiness Zone 5. When selecting a site, choose well-drained soil with a balance of sun and shade. Leaves may scorch in full sun, so morning sun is best for full sun exposure with protection from afternoon sun. However, if grown in full shade, leaves will not develop as densely as they should. Protect from winds and drying out as well as heavy accumulation of snow in the winter time. Tolerant of pruning as long as it is done after the first frost of the fall and before first frost free day in spring. Water deeply and regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency once established watering after top 3 inches have dried out. Fertilize in early spring. Mulch around base to preserve moisture, keep roots cool in summer, and protect roots in winter. Do not dig around base as roots can be shallow and disturbing them may damage plant. Can be used as a hedge or pruned to a variety of formal forms. Can be left as a stand alone specimen around foundations and the back of perennial borders. Like most boxwood, this is susceptible to blights and leaf spot. Root rot can also be an issue in wet locations. Insects affecting boxwood include boxwood leaf miner, boxwood mite, and boxwood psyllid. Thinning plants annually will assist with air circulation. Previous Next

< Back Strawberry, Everbearing - 'Quinalt' Strawberry Nothing compares to the mouthwatering flavor of home-grown strawberries. 'Quinault' is a heavy producer of large, very sweet fruit. Use it in jams, preserves, tarts, and pies. Can be grown in ground, containers, and hydroponically. Hardy in USDA Zones 4A-8B with a height of 6-8 inches and a spread of 3 feet. Requires more than 6 hours of daily sun and light to medium moisture. Plant strawberries in early spring. Water them often through July. Remove flowers the first year and fertilize and water regularly. Do not plant them where tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, eggplant, or okra were planted the previous year. There is a disease that sometimes attacks these plants that will also attack strawberries. When planting, make sure that the roots are spread apart, and not tightly packed in a small hole. The plant will spread faster if the blossoms are removed so that more runners can be produced. The second year, allow the buds to stay so that fruit can be produced. Because strawberries have shallow roots, they should be fertilized during the growing season. Previous Next

< Back Red Osier Dogwood (CORNUS STOLONIFERA) - 'Arctic Fire' ​ ​ Previous Next

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