The Oso Easy Mango Salsa Rose is a low-growing, mounded plant that produces an abundance of semi-double, ruby-red flower. Although this variant has good disease resistance and is relatively low maintenance, proper cultural practices are still important. Avoid wetting the foliage when watering, place the plant in an area with good air circulation, and remove […]
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‘Bar Harbor’ is an extremely low-growing, and wide-spreading male juniper with grayish, blue-green foliage. Widely adapted to soils and climates. Tolerates slightly alkaline and heavy clay soils, but not wet soils. Young plants can be seriously injured by Phomopsis blight in some areas. Plants of all ages are susceptible to mite infestation. […]
The Yellow Buckeye is a large, majestic native tree that is widely adapted to soils and environments; however, very dry conditions must be avoided. Drought causes early leaf drop and leaf blotch, and leaf scorch can disfigure foliage in dry soil. That being said, this species is less prone to foliar problems than the related […]
Acer grandidentatum is closely related to Acer saccharum (the Sugar Maple), which it is often compared to. ‘Hipazam’, often sold under the name of Highland Park, is an upright variant with an oval crown and lustrous, deep green leathery leaves that turn an attractive orange-red in autumn. […]
A striking specimen tree flowering later than the Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) and differing in having pointed bracts. ‘Satomi’ is an upright cultivar known for its strong horizontal branching and rose-pink bracts, which vary in intensity, depending on environmental and cultural conditions. For best flowering, place in full sun. Better adapted in cultivation than C. […]
In a proper site, an excellent trouble-free shade tree with year-round interest. More adaptable to hot, dry conditions than our native F. grandifolia, but somewhat less hardy. F. grandifolia is preferred in Zone 4. ‘Purple Fountain’ is a somewhat columnar, yet weeping cultivar with long, pendulous braches. Foliage is attractive and emerges deep red-purple, generally […]
The Summertime Amur Maackia is a small tree with low branches, attractive mottled bark, and upright, creamy flower racemes that appear in the summer. This tree, closely related to Cladrastis kentukea (American Yellowwood), is an adaptable plant that is able to fix atmospheric nitrogen. […]
The Overcup Oak is a medium-sized oak with an oval crown and lower branches that sweep upward. This species thrives in lowlands and bottomlands and can tolerate extended flooding. The common name is derived from its acorn, which can be nearly 3/4 “cupped” by the cap. Acorns generally aren’t produced until the tree is around […]
The Russian Arborvitae is a low spreading, groundcover conifer that was discovered in Russia in 1921. It is generally easy to grow and can be a good substitute for Juniper in part shade situations, although it is best in full sun. ‘Prides’, often sold under the name Celtic Pride is known for its excellent disease […]
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A favorite for espalier training, because of the adaptable branching habit and showy orange-red fruits. Tends to be semi-evergreen in cooler climates and evergreen in warmer climates. Adapted to a variety of soils and environments. ‘Kasan’ is a hardier (USDA zone 5), compact cultivar with spreading branches and excellent fruit set. Scab can be serious […]
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