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< Back Crabapple (MALUS THUNDERCHILD) - ‘Thunderchild’ Deep purple leaves emerge on 'Thunderchild' Crabapple after rose colored buds have formed and begin opening to large, dark-pink, single blossoms in mid-spring. These stunning blooms are then followed by tiny (1 cm), ruby-red fruits in abundance that attract birds. Highly disease resistant and extremely hardy, this compact, upright deciduous tree continues to dazzle as its deep purple leaves turn a stunning dark red in the fall. Due to its many virtues and sized perfectly at 20 feet tall and 15 feet wide, ‘Thunderchild’ makes an excellent specimen tree planted alone or in mass plantings. Extremely cold hardy to USDA Hardiness zone 2, this crabapple is an excellent choice for cold Wyoming winters. It is also adaptable to a wide range of soils and pH. However, it requires full sunlight and should not be allowed to dry out; should be irrigated consistently to keep the soil conditions average to moist. Select a planting site with well-drained soil. Tolerant of urban pollution with a medium growth rate. Like most crabapples, occasional pruning and maintenance is required. Suckers should be removed in summer, but pruning should be done in late winter after the the threat of extreme cold has passed to remove damaged, diseased, or misplaced growth. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics. Previous Next

< 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

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Home Plants Search Results About Blog More Welcome! Locally Grown, Locally Owned At Simply Sunshine Nursery, we grow all of our annual flowers and vegetables from tiny beginnings to flushed out, beautiful plants that are ready for your garden! Each gets its start right here in our greenhouses in Rock Springs, WY grown at our high elevations and desert conditions. Many of our perennials are grown in-house, also, but anything not grown right here at the nursery is carefully selected to suit the climate and growing conditions of Sweetwater County. Additionally, we carry beautiful and resilient trees & shrubs for your landscape along with soil, mulch, fertilizer, pesticides, garden decor and more! You can bet we know our plants because we grow our plants!! Get in Touch Name Email Subject Message Submit Thanks for submitting! 2024 Season Hours March 1 - April 6 By Appointment Beginning April 8 Monday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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

< Back Grape - 'Canadice' Grape The 'Canadice' variety stands up to cold winters and sub-zero temperatures and is one of the hardiest of seedless red grapes. It ripens earlier than most in late August and stores well. The flavor is described as somewhat spicy and when fully ripe are firm but not tough with a pleasant tang. Plants have good wintertime tolerance, early maturity, and disease resistance, making this a popular choice for gardeners and commercial growers alike. White flowers will produce their tender-skinned, medium-sized, light red colored fruit even with only one plant (self-pollinating). Good for snacking, making jelly, or wine. Hardy in zones 5a-8b (some suppliers claim it is hardy in zone 4 as well). Like other fruiting plants, grapes require full sun. 'Canadice' grows best in clay, loamy, or sandy soil. Expected yield is 20–40 lbs per plant per year under ideal conditions. Each plant will require a 12' diameter area. Note that seedless grape varieties do in fact possess seeds; however, the hard outer seed shell never forms, which means they can be easily consumed. Grape vines are perennial and in general can reach heights of up to 30′, preferring a trellis for climbing. For best productivity, they require regular care, including annual pruning and consistent watering in their first year. 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

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The People Behind The Plants Simply Sunshine Nursery ~ Established 2021 There's an old adage that you can take the farmer off the farm, but you can't take the farm out of the farmer - how true that is! After making the move away from acres of farm land, we haven't lost our love for digging in the dirt and nurturing young things to grow. This is what our family does together, and we hope that our experience gardening against the odds, connecting with the land, and relying on hard work can help you with your own adventures. Even more than that, we quote our daughter when she said as a 3- year old, "Happy Sunshine!" That is what we hope to bring to you - many happy experiences with the sunshine!!

< Back Dwarf Honeysuckle (LONICERA XYLOSTEUM) - 'Emerald Mound' Previous Next

< Back Crabapple (MALUS 'DOLGO') - 'Dolgo' A unique cultivar in that it produces larger, brilliant red crabapples than other varieties that are ideal for making jelly. ‘Dolgo’ crabapple also is an excellent pollinator for traditional apple trees. This hardy, early bloomer is full of prolific white blossoms in mid-spring that emerge from distinctive shell pink flower buds. Soon after, the pointy dark green leaves fill in the branches and then turn a lovely shade of yellow in the fall. A heavy yield of edible crabapples form in late summer. Good cold tolerance and a high level of disease resistance makes this an excellent choice as both an ornamental and edible in cooler climates. Reaching for a mature height of 35 feet with a spread of 30 feet, 'Dolgo' is a multipurpose tree. Cold hardy to an astounding USDA Hardiness zone 2, this tough tree makes an excellent pollinator for apple trees while still producing a nice crop of it's own edible crabapples. Often used for making jelly, these fruits add purpose to beauty. Plant this tree just like other fruiting trees - full sunlight with well-drained soil. Water consistently for best growth and production. Prune in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Will require another variety of crab or apple tree pollinator that blooms around the same time in order to set fruit. Previous Next

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