Tree Abies balsamea [Balsam Fir] Used mainly as a specimen tree and popular as a Christmas tree. Does not hold its needles very long in a dry house and for this reason is not as desirable as pines. In youth it looks good but under hot, dry conditions may lose the older needles and become open and unkempt.
Tree Abies balsamea var. phanerolepis [Canaan Fir] The Canaan Fir is more tolerant of different environmental conditions than many other firs. It can tolerate wetter soils, and because of its later bud break, is more resistant to damage caused by late spring frost. Can be affected by spruce budworms, wooly adelgid, and several canker diseases, as well as deer. This species transplants well.
Tree Abies concolor [White Fir] Similar to Picea pungens f. glauca in color and general form, but less positive, and so easier to use in a variety of situations. Better adapted to hot, dry summers than most other firs.
Tree Abies concolor 'Blue Select' [Blue Select White Fir] Better adapted to hot, dry summers than most other firs. 'Blue Select' is noted for its intense blue upright needles.
Tree Abies concolor 'Conica' [Conica White Fir] 'Conica' is a narrow habit white fir, with a spread reaching 10-15' wide. Similar to Picea pungens f. glauca in color and general form, but less positive, and easier to use in a variety of situations. Better adapted to hot, dry summers than most other firs, but prefers cooler cilmates.
Tree Abies nordmanniana [Nordmann Fir] In the wild, this species can reach over a staggering 200'. Many uses for this tree are for spacious parks and screening.
Tree Acer miyabei 'Morton' [sold as State Street™] [State Street Miyabe Maple] This selection has handsome corky bark with an oval form and attractive ascending branches. Acer miyabei 'Morton' is sometimes known as an alternative to Acer campestre, as it is more vigorous and cold hardy.
Tree Acer palmatum 'Wolff' [sold as Emperor I®] [Emperor I Japanese Maple] Emperor I grows rapidly and of the Japanese Maple cultivars it is on the larger side. Leaves have red and blue pigment, holds color in heat. This cultivar leafs out 12 to 14 days later than sister cultivars which helps avoid spring frost damage.
Tree InvasiveThis plant is considered invasive Acer platanoides [Norway Maple] One of the densest shade trees, widely adaptable to soils and environments, including dry and polluted city conditions. Transplants easily. Extremely dense canopy and shallow root system make it impossible to maintain good turf beneath. Can be a weed problem, especially in cooler parts of the northeast US. Slight susceptibility to verticillium wilt, anthracnose, and leaf scorch. Can be damaged by 2,4-D drift. Does not perform well in southern US (warm nights severely retard growth).…
