Plants

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.

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.

Abies fraseri

[Frasier Fir]

Can suffer in hot, dry situations, but performs better in drier conditions than Abies balsamea (Balsam Fir). This species has become a popular Christmas tree.

Abies homolepis

[Nikko Fir]

Often damaged by deer.

Acer × freemanii

[Freeman Maple]

Stemming from its Silver Maple parentage, this hybrid is an extremely fast grower and tolerant plant, able to withstand drought conditions and heavy soils, which the Red Maple, its other parent, cannot. However, the Freeman Maple has more of the strength in wood of the Red Maple.

Acer × freemanii 'Bailston' [Sold as Matador™ First Editions® Maple]

[Matador Maple]

Acer grandidentatum 'Schmidt' [sold as Rocky Mountain Glow®]

[Rocky Mountain Glow Maple]

Acer grandidentatum is closely related to Acer saccharum (the Sugar Maple), which it is often compared to. This variant stands out due to its more upright form, smaller size, and its brilliant orange-yellow and orange-red fall foliage.

Acer griseum

[Paperbark Maple]

Slow growth (6-12" per year) is compensated for by longevity and freedom from maintenance. The cinnamon-brown, curly bark is outstanding. Habit is open enough to display bark interest year-round.

Acer × 'Hipzam' [sold as Highland Park®]

[Highland Park Bigtooth Maple]

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.

Acer miyabei

[Miyabe Maple]

Attractive bark is grayish with long, vertical scales and fissures in maturity. Some difficulty in both vegetative and seed propagation.