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< Back Pine, Austrian (PINUS NIGRA) - 'OREGON GREEN' Deep, glossy, rich green needles densely spaced and curved against the branches make 'Oregon Green' an outstanding specimen. It's unique, open form adds strength to the landscape while also creating a sense of home with it's fine-textured needles and distinctive pyramidal shape. Bright white clusters of 'candles' of new growth that emerge in the spring stand out against the attractive green needles. This small to medium sized evergreen tree can be used as a stand alone specimen, privacy screen, windbreak, or to add to a wooded area. It is loved by a variety of birds that nest in its dense branches. Maturing to 10-12' tall and 8-10' wide, the size of 'Oregon Green' is perfect for more limited areas and compact yards. Listed as a zone 4-8 cultivar, this is an excellent, cold hardy evergreen. Austrian Pines are listed as a selection in the University of Wyoming "Conservation Trees & Shrubs For Wyoming" guide. This variety has a moderately slow growth rate, but the virtues of this tree make it worth the wait. It requires full sun exposure and water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry. During the first few growing seasons while trying to establish, be sure to water deeply and regularly to encourage an extensive root system. After that, reduce frequency as it is able to tolerate an occasional, moderate drought. Fertilize in early spring. Highly adaptable to a wide range of soils, except for soggy ones. However, prefers deep, average, well-drained, sandy or gravelly loams. Previous Next

< Back Crabapple (MALUS STARLITE) - ‘Starlite' Covered in glorious clusters of fragrant white flowers along its branches in mid-spring, 'Starlite' Flowering Crabapple has a significant presence in the landscape. Its blooms emerge from distinctive red flower buds before the dark green, glossy leaves fill in. With vibrant yellow fall color and showy red pomes carried in abundance from early to late fall and persist into winter, this is at least a three season interest tree! Reaching 20 feet tall and 15-20 feet wide at maturity, 'Starlite' makes an excellent landscape accent and shade tree. Incredibly cold hardy to USDA Hardiness zone 2, this tree 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. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics. Its canopy is low - clearing the ground about 3 feet high - and it is a tree that could be planted near power lines. Previous Next

< 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 Apple - 'Red Wealthy' Apple Tree Heirloom apple with a juicy, sweet-tart flavor laced with notes of honey and raspberry perfect for fresh eating or cooking. It's soft yellow-green skin turns to a pink-red blush that radiates up the fruit from the bottom making it a beautiful apple as well. Super cold hardy tree that produces an abundance of fragrant pink/white blooms in spring and holds them for a greater than average period of time making this tree an excellent pollinator. An early season picker, the 'Red Wealthy' apple is the perfect choice for an ornamental centerpiece in a garden or edible landscape. This cold hardy tree should be grown in zones 4-7 as it requires at least 1,000 chill hours. It is widely adaptable to soil conditions and cold climates. By nature, it is a smaller variety standing at 12-15 feet tall and wide. Like all apples, it requires full sunlight, moist, well-drained soil, and another variety for pollination. Pair with 'Cortland', 'Dolgo', 'Freedom', 'Frostbite', 'Fuji', 'Gala' 'Ginger Gold', 'Golden Delicious', 'Granny Smith', 'Honeycrisp', 'Jonathon', 'Keepsake', 'Lady', 'McIntosh', 'Pixie Crunch', 'Red Rome', 'Snowsweet', and 'Sweet Sixteen'. Mulching around the base of trees with shredded bark is best practice for moisture retention, weed suppression, and adding organic matter to the soil over time. Previous Next

< Back Maple, Amur (ACER GINNALA) - 'Flame' Reliable blazing red fall color and bright red samaras in summer make ‘Flame’ a standout specimen in a landscape of any size. This shapely, small, adaptle and extremely hardy tree is perfect for smaller areas as an accent tree, hedge, or in mass plantings. The abundant, showy scarlet samaras form in late summer to contrast against it's dark green foliage. The dense, lobed leaves cast wonderful shade during the summer months, then turn an incredible shade of scarlet in the fall. 'Flame' Amur maple is often multi-stemmed with a rounded crown, but can also be found single trunked; both can be successfully tailored to specific landscape requirements by pruning. This small tree stands at 15 feet tall and wide at maturity and is very cold hardy sitting at USDA Hardiness zone 2 (some sources say it performs best in zones 3-6). Grows well in both full sun to light shade and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is not picky as to pH and is very adaptable to both dry and moist sites, but does best in well-drained soils. Once established, 'Flame' is tolerant of wind, dry soil, drought, and heavy pruning as long as it is only pruned in summer after the leaves have fully developed. If pruning is done in late winter or early spring, it may 'bleed' sap. Can be grown as a container plant and is easy to transplant. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 60 years or more. Listed as a selection in the University of Wyoming "Conservation Trees & Shrubs For Wyoming" guide. Previous Next

< Back Honeysuckle (LONICERA X MANDERIN) - 'Manderin' Previous Next

< Back Raspberry - 'Yellow Anne' Released by the cooperative breeding program of MD, NJ, VA and WI, 'Yellow Anne' raspberry has special characteristics. 'Anne' is a large-fruited fall bearer that ripens at the same time as 'Heritage'. Fruit holds a pale yellow color and is highly productive. 'Anne's' excellent large size, appearance, and very sweet flavor make it an excellent choice for a yellow fall bearer. Best grown in zones 4 - 7. Preferred soil pH of 6.5 - 6.8 for raspberry plants. This fall bearing yellow raspberry plant bears some fruit the first fall of planting year, and either summers or falls after that depending on how it is managed. Previous Next

< Back Sem False Spirea (SORBARIA SORBIFOLIA) - 'Sem' Previous Next

< Back Spirea (SPIRAEA X BUMALDA) - 'Goldflame' Previous Next

< Back Lilac Tree, Japanese (SYRINGA RETICULATA) - 'Ivory Pillar' Early summer finds 'Ivory Pillar' adorned by sweetly fragrant, frothy clusters of creamy white flowers. This Japanese Tree Lilac cultivar reaches for the sky with it's narrow form and dark green, pointy foliar growth that complements the upward extending spikes of blooms. In contrast to the bright countenance of this tree is the intriguing steel-gray bark covering its trunk. 'Ivory Pillar' is an ideal choice for small residential landscapes or mass plantings. Pair with one or two finer or coarser textured trees for real visual appeal. No significant fall color. IVORY PILLAR® TREE LILAC grows upright and more narrowly compared to other lilac trees reaching a height of 20 feet tall and 12 feet wide. Suitable to be grown as low as USDA Hardiness Zone 3, 'Ivory Pillar' is cold hardy and vigorous. Grow only in full sun in average to moist soil and do not allow to dry out. Adaptable to a wide range of soil types and pH; highly tolerant of urban pollution. Like other lilac cultivars, this tree will require occasional maintenance and pruning, but should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. It is excellent planted as an accent and to provide shade. It has a moderately low canopy clearing the ground around 5 feet above. Can be planted near power lines. Growth rate is medium and under ideal conditions should live around 40 years or more. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics. 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 Spruce, Norway (PICEA ABIES) - 'PAULS SELECT' Norway Spruce Unique blue color that makes this pyramidal cultivar a standout in the garden and landscape. 'Paul's Select' is suitable as a stand alone or specimen plant due to it's brilliant blue color. Useful as windbreak tree and good alternative to Colorado Blue Spruce selections where disease pressure is an issue from overplanting. Moderate growth rate, performs well under dry conditions. Under ideal conditions reaches 15-25' ft tall and 5-6 ft wide with an intermediate growth rate. USDA Hardiness Zone 3 requiring full sun to partial shade and a moist, well-drained site. Previous Next