2018 Preseason Bareroot Catalog

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1 2018 Preseason Bareroot Catalog

2 ANNUAL PRESEASON SALE PREMIUM NURSERY STOCK AT WHOLESALE PRICES BAREROOT TREES POTTED TREES & SHRUBS SEEDLINGS BALLED & BURLAP TREES BAREROOT TREE SHAPES OVER 45 YEARS IN BUSINESS Jim Whiting Nursery is a full-service nursery & retail garden center located in Rochester, MN. We value our customers and take great pride in providing them with exceptional service. We strive to offer the highest quality nursery stock in the industry at incredibly low prices. Our goal is to provide customers with an extraordinary shopping experience. Over the years we have sold over 900,000 trees and have served tens of thousands of satisfied customers, which have kept them coming back. WHAT S THE CATCH? You might ask yourself how we can possibly offer a quality product at such a low price. You might even wonder if it is too good to be true. Over the years we have built strong relationships with multiple growers, which allow us to buy their surplus trees & shrubs up to 60% off wholesale prices. This allows us to pass on the savings and give you an incredible opportunity to buy trees and shrubs at the same price our competition is paying for them. AS YOU CAN SEE THERE IS NO CATCH YOUR SATISFACTION IS 100% GUARANTEED! Jim Whiting s is the largest full-service nursery & garden center in Southeast Minnesota offering the largest selection, quality, & everyday low prices. We are certain we can satisfy all you landscaping & retail needs. Over 2 acres of retail Full service landscaping & design Patios & Outdoor Kitchens Landscape maintenance Water features & water gardens Hydro seeding Tree moving Landscape lighting Retaining walls Whip branched Multi stem Quart seedling Branched Potted Ball & Burlap WHY BUY BAREROOT? Save on pot, dirt and labor Same plant you already buy at great savings Easy to handle and plant Take advantage of our buying power and save TERMS: Special orders Deadline: March 15, 2018 In Stock Order Deadline: April 1, 2018 Pick up Dates: April April May 5-6, 2018 Down Payment: 10% is required at the time of placing the order, balance at pickup Warranty: One growing season 1 P a g e

3 JIM WHITING NURSERY Shade Trees Maple, Autumn Blaze Characterized by its upright habit of growth and good crotch angles. Tolerant to drought conditions. Fall Color: Orange to red Foliage: Light green Height: 50 ft. by 40 ft. Shape: Upright branching, oval Maple, Autumn Fantasy Very fast growing tree with outstanding crown development. Reliable and simultaneous ruby red color change in October. Fall Color: Ruby red Foliage: Green Height: 50 ft. by 40 ft. Shape: Broadly oval Maple, Celebration A compact tree with a distinct pyramidal form. Strong crotch angles and limbs which resist breakage Fall Color: Red and gold hues Foliage: Green Height: 50 ft. by 25 ft. Shape: Upright, compact Maple, Sienna Glenn One of the very hardiest red fall-coloring shade trees available, this hybrid maple features a uniform branching habit and attractive pyramidal-oval shape; tolerant of alkaline, acidic and wet soil conditions, stronger wood than other hybrids Fall Color: Orange to red Foliage: Medium green Height: 50 ft. by 40 ft. Maple, Marmo A popular hybrid of the silver and red maples with good branching and a consistent upright oval shape; fall coloration is rather distinctive, with red patches appearing among green leaves, eventually with a mix of yellow, red and orange; Foliage: Medium green Height: 55 ft. by 45 ft. Shape: Upright oval Maple, Crimson King Rich maroon leaf of 'Crimson King' retained throughout the growing season. The most popular red leafed Norway Maple. Fall Color: Reddish bronze Foliage: Deep purple Height: 40 ft. by 35 ft. Shape: Moderately globe shaped Maple, Drummond This Norway selection is an unusual specimen tree that is certain to draw attention. A dense shade tree, it is known for its straight trunk and well-shaped crown, but most notably for its beautiful variegated foliage. Leaves are green with an attractive creamy white margin. Height: 50 ft. by 35 ft. Shape: Broadly oval Zone 3 Maple, Princeton Gold beautiful shade tree which features bright golden yellow foliage in spring that retains its coloration over the entire season; tough and durable, makes a good street tree as well; protect bark from sunscald when young. Height: 40 feet Spread: 25 feet Hardiness b Maple, Royal Red Red leaf Norway Maple. Some believe hardier with better maroon color than Crimson King. Fall Color: Reddish bronze Foliage: Deep purple Height: 40 ft. by 30 ft. Shape: Moderately globe Maple, Autumn Radiance Upright and rounded form. Strong branching and extremely tolerant of dry conditions. Moderate growth rate. Dark green in summer, vibrant red in fall. Colors earlier then most red maples Height: 50 feet Spread: 40 feet Hardiness 2 P a g e

4 JIM WHITING NURSERY Shade Trees Maple, Burgundy Belle A red maple that is very droughtresistant and will take temperatures of-32 without damage. This has a compact, well shaped symmetrical oval crown. In the Fall the foliage turns from brilliant red to an intense burgundy. Foliage: Medium to dark green Height: 45 ft. by 40 ft. Shape: Oval crown Maple, Fall Fiesta A uniform grower, upright oval crown; waxy dark green foliage. Can be used where drought and dry summer winds eliminate common Sugar Maple due to leaf scorch. Fall Color: Orange to scarlet Height: 45 ft. by 35 ft. Shape: Broadly oval Maple, Green Mountain Faster growing with thick,leathery leaves; resistant to leaf tatter, fall colors early. Fall Color: Orange to red Foliage: Glossy dark green Height: 50 ft. by 40 ft. Shape: Oval to rounded Maple, Pacific Sunset A hybrid combines the best characteristics of the parents in a medium sized shade tree. Dark glossy leaves, drought resistance, and a smaller ultimate size Fall Color: Orange to red Foliage: Light green Height: 30 ft. by 30 ft. Shape: oval Birch, Whitespire Clump A wonderful birch tree selection with snowy white bark and good fall color; higher resistance to the dreaded bronze birch borer than most other white-barked birches make this a preferred variety for home landscape use Height: 40 feet Spread: 35 feet Hardiness a Birch Whitespire Single A wonderful birch tree selection with snowy white bark and good fall color; higher resistance to the dreaded bronze birch borer than most other white-barked birches make this a preferred variety for home landscape use Height: 40 feet Hardiness a Buckeye,Autumn Splendor An interesting new small accent tree for home landscape use, selected primarily for its outstanding fall color, yellowish-green flowers and rounded growth habit, a distinct improvement over species buckeyes; spiny seeds may necessitate some maintenance Height: 35 feet Hardiness a Buckeye,Ft. McNair Very showy panicles of pink and yellow flowers in spring; bold, coarse foliage; ideal for many landscape applications, makes a great accent tree for the smaller home landscape; water well during dry periods Height: 35 feet partial shade Hardiness American Beech A beautiful and underused native woodland tree; very interesting gray bark is almost muscular in appearance, makes a strong winter statement; also excellent blend of fall colors and curious hop-like fruit; good small multipurpose shade tree Height: 30 feet Hardiness b Other Names: Blue Beech Musclewood Common Hackberry One of the toughest of shade trees while maintaining an attractive and neat habit of growth; interesting bark, looks quite beautiful with age; tolerant of almost any growing conditions except standing water Height: 70 feet Spread: 50 feet Hardiness Zone: 2b 3 P a g e

5 JIM WHITING NURSERY Shade Trees American Yellowwood A beautiful but somewhat fussy small tree with very show cascading panicles of white flowers in spring, good habit of growth all year round; makes an ideal accent or shade tree for smaller properties; tends to flower profusely every second year Height: 35 feet Hardiness b Ginkgo, Princeton Sentry A true 150 million year old relic with distinctively fan-shaped leaves; this variety features a narrowly pyramidal form and reliable fall color, does not produce fruit; a great choice for the smaller home landscape, far superior to the species Height: 50 feet Hardiness a Turkish, Filbert The Turkish Hazelnut (Filbert) is a broad, pyramidal type tree. It's a unique, densely branched plant with dark green leaves. This tree does produce catkins, which are showy in March. You'll be happy to know this tree is pest free & is a high drought resistant Height: 50 feet Hardiness Coffeetree, True North moderately fast-growing and typically live long and healthy lives. They are tolerant of cold, heat, and drought and their upright habitat make them ideal for urban plantings. In Minnesota they are often seen as a suitable replacement for ash and even elm tree Height: 60 feet Hardiness Linden, American Sentry A beautiful form of American linden with uniform branch arrangement and symmetrical form. Fall color: Yellow Foliage: Medium green Height: 45 ft. by 30 ft. Shape: Pyramidal, symmetrical Coffeetree, Espriesso A stately large shade tree with massive yet delicate compound leaves; a seedless cultivar; rather coarse outline when young and when bare in winter, but very attractive when in leaf; tolerant of adverse growing conditions; for larger landscapes Height: 50 feet Spread: 40 feet Hardiness Ironwood Also known as American Hophornbeam. A small, slow growing tree, found in pockets along rivers in eastern North Dakota. Leaves resemble elm but this tree is a member of the Birch family. The largest tree in North Dakota. Height: 35 feet Spread: 35 feet Hardiness Northern Catalpa A medium sized shade tree with enormous leaves resulting in a very coarse texture, use where this is required; very showy white and purple orchid-like flowers in early summer, long narrow bean podshaped fruit in fall are very ornamental Height: 60 feet Spread: 40 feet Hardiness a Locust, Imperial One of the finest and most popular shade trees, valued for its delicate, ferny appearance which casts a dappled shade below; broad spreading habit of growth, very tolerant of adverse growing conditions, good fall color; a seedless variety Height: 35 feet Hardiness a Locust, Skyline Strong grower developing a shapely crown. Foliage is larger than the average Honeylocust. Probably most popular Honeylocust. Fall Color: Gold Foliage: Medium green Height: 45 ft. by 35 ft. Shape: Broadly pyramidal 4 P a g e

6 JIM WHITING NURSERY Shade Trees Locust, Sunset Gold Probably the most popular of the yellow leaved trees. The golden tipped growth is especially prominent during the first half of the growing season. Fall Color: Yellow to brown Foliage: Yellow Height: 40 ft. by 35 ft. Shape: Broadly pyramidal Oak, Bur Pyramidal to oval in youth, gradually developing a massive trunk and a broad crown of stout branches. Does well in alkaline soils. Fall Color: Yellow Height: 55 ft. by 45 ft. Shape: Broadly oval Zone 3 Oak, Northern Pin Growth habit is similar to Pin Oak with fuzzy pink new leaves, turning to glossy bright green throughout summer. Salt, drought and heat resistant. Fall Color: Scarlet red Foliage: Pink to bright green Height: 50 to 75 ft. by 30 to 40 ft. Shape: Oval form Oak, Northern Red Hardy, rapid growing tree, withstands city pollution better than many other species. Well adapted for street and lawn planting. Fall color is usually dark red. Its growth habit is broad pyramidal when young and rounded as it grows older. Fall Color: Red Height: 50 to 60 ft. by 45 to 55 ft. Shape: Rounded Zone 2 Oak Swamp White Best White Oak. Rapid growing young plant, easy to transplant, will grow in poorly drained soils. With age, forms wide spreading crown. Fall Color: Yellow brown Foliage: Green Height: 45 ft. by 45 ft. Shape: Rounded and open Zone 3 Willow, Niobe Specimen tree featuring gracefully weeping golden branches, stunning when overhanging water; needs plenty of wide open space to achieve its best form; tends to drop branchlets, aggressive root system, so do not plant near homes Fall Color: Yellow Foliage: Blue-green Height: 50 ft. by 50 ft. Shape: Weeping Populus, Quaking Aspen A delicate native of the North American forest, with showy white bark and leaves that flutter in the faintest breeze; suckers vigorously, doesn't tolerate polluted conditions well, best left in a natural forest setting or a suburban woodland composition Height: 40 feet Zone 2a BOULEVARD TREE PLANTING PERMITS (City Blvd Tree**) Property owners who wish to plant a tree on the boulevard adjacent to their property must first obtain a tree planting permit from the Rochester Park and Recreation Department. The permit is free and does not obligate the property owner. The permit contains the following information: The species and variety of tree that is to be planted on that particular street. Each street in the City is zoned for multiple tree varieties. The minimum recommended size to be planted--usually 6'-8' in height and no larger than 2.5 in diameter.an information sheet on the proper planting and care of newly planted trees along with a note of caution for the homeowner to notify GOPHER STATE 1-Call prior to digging in the boulevard. Trees planted in the boulevard become the property of the City of Rochester. Adjacent property owners are not compensated for the loss of the tree in the event the tree dies or is removed by the City. Contact us for more information at: or ForestryService@rochestermn.gov 5 P a g e

7 Ornamental Trees Crabapple, Firebird Compact, rounded form when young, spreading with age. Has a dark green foliage and very disease resistant. Shows more of a tendency towards annual blooming than other sargentil Selections. Flower: Red to pink, buds turning to white Fruit: Red, small 1/2 in. Height: 9 ft. by 12 ft. Shape: Compact to spreading Crabapple, Prairefire A highly regarded accent tree smothered in rich red flowers in spring and persistent small red purple fruit in fall, rounded habit of growth; the definitive ornamental feature tree for the home landscape, needs well drained soil and full sun Height: 20 feet Hardiness Crabapple, Pink Sparkles A compact, upright accent tree that becomes somewhat pyramidal with age. Deep pink buds open to pinkish-white flowers with pink petal edges. Cherry-red fruit matures to deep wine color in late fall. Attributes; Care Information; Site Height: Feet; Width: Feet; Form: Upright; Flower Color: Crabapple, Starlite A new selection of flowering crabapple for the northern plains. Starlite offers dark-green, glossy, disease-resistant foliage that is an improvement over Spring Snow. The white flowers are evident in mid-may followed by candy-like, retained fruit. Height: 20 feet Crabapple, Showtime Heavy blooming, with large bright fuchsia-pink flowers that are striking in springtime. Dark green foliage has a red overlay. A vigorous grower with upright oval form, it features bright red fruits in autumn that persist into winter and become bird food Height:15ft. by 15 ft. Shape: Upright, Spreading Crabapple,Snowdrift An exceptionally showy ornamental tree that's bathed in white flowers in spring and colorful orange-red fruit in fall, spreading habit of growth, hardy; makes a wonderful feature tree in the landscape, needs well-drained soil and full sun Height: 20 feet Crabapple, Robinson The fastest growing crabapple. It becomes established and makes an impact in the landscape quickly, yet matures to a normal crabapple size. Flower: Deep Pink Foliage: Bronze Green Fruit: Red, small 3/8 in. Height:25ft. by 25 ft. Shape: Upright, Spreading Crabapple, Royal Raindrops Bright pinkish red flowers combine with deep purple cut leaf foliage to present a stunning crabapple; excellent upright form, branching and density; demonstrates great resistance to the common diseases such as apple scab and rust Height: 20 feet Spread: 15 feet Hardiness Crabapple, Velvet Pillar A profusion of showy pink flowers in spring and crimson fruit in fall, upright habit of growth; makes an incredible accent for the smaller home landscape; produces purple foliage and needs full sun and well-drained soil; moderately susceptible to scab Height: 20 feet Spread: 12 feet Hardiness Maackii, Amur Macke An ideal home-landscape sized ornamental tree with multi-season interest; compound leaves emerge fuzzy silver, creamy white spikes of flowers in mid-summer when few other trees bloom, and amazing mottled olive bark add up to a premium landscape gem Height: 30 feet 6 P a g e

8 JIM WHITING NURSERY Ornamental Trees Maple, Amur Flame Extremely hardy, small; known for its brilliant fall color. Transplants easily. Fall Color: Orange to red Foliage: Medium green Height: 15 to 20 ft. by 20 ft. Shape: Low spreading, rounded Zone: 2 Maple, Hot Wings A smaller accent tree that features blazing red hot seeds in late summer and fiery fall colors; more tolerant of drought and alkaline conditions than the otherwise similar Amur maple, and excellent choice for the moisture-conserving landscape Height: 15 to 20 ft. by 20 ft. Shape: Low spreading, rounded Lilac, Japanese Tree Tree Lilac (tree form) is a dense deciduous tree with a shapely oval form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition Height: 20 ft. by 20 ft. Shape: Compact, dense, rounded Lilac, Snow Dance An excellent oval shaped small tree which produces large clusters of fragrant creamy white flowers in early summer, starts blooming at a young age and flowers reliably every year, doesn't produce unsightly seed heads; a beautiful addition to the landscape Height: 20 ft. by 20 ft. Shape: Compact, dense, rounded Lilac, Snow Cap A first rate accent tree adorned with frothy upright panicles of creamy white flowers in early summer; interesting steel-gray bark and a dense, upright habit; an ideal choice for small home landscapes; needs full sun and well-drained soil Height: 20 ft. by 20 ft. Shape: Compact, dense, Upright Lilac, Summer Charm Impressive small creamy white fragrant single flower with a mild honey scent. The reddish-brown bark peels adding to the ornamental value and winter interest. Fall Color: Yellow Flower: Creamy white Height: 30 ft. by 15 to 20 ft. Shape: Upright, Spreading Pear, Cleveland Select A tall and narrow accent tree covered in attractive white flowers in spring followed by small inedible fruit, good fall color, symmetrical form is very ornamental, makes a great vertical accent; resistant to fire blight, tends to broaden with age Height: 35 feet Spread: 15 feet Hardiness Eastern Redbud Clump A spectacular spring bloomer, with very showy pink to purple flowers held tightly on bare branches in early spring; somewhat coarse heart-shaped leaves; grown as a single-stem tree form, ideal as a showy spring feature or accent Height: 30 ft Spread: 25 feet partial shade Hardiness Eastern Redbud A spectacular spring bloomer, with very showy pink to purple flowers held tightly on bare branches in early spring; somewhat coarse heart-shaped leaves; grown as a single-stem tree form, ideal as a showy spring feature or accent Height: 30 ft Spread: 25 feet partial shade Hardiness Autumn Brilliance Tree Excellent growth habit; a height of feet at an early age. Fall Color: Bright red Flower: White in spring Foliage: Green Fruit: Edible berry-like, 1/4" Height: 20 ft. by 15 ft. Shape: Upright spreading 7 P a g e

9 Fruit Trees Apple, Cortland McIntosh cross produces white flesh that is crisp and tender. Good for eating, cooking, and cider Fruit: Deep Red Ripens: Mid Fall Pollination: Another mid spring variety Apple, Honeycrisp A University of Minnesota introduction. Produces crisp, juicy, tart fruit. Seven month storage life. Fruit: Yellow with a red blush Ripens: Mid Fall Pollination: Another mid spring variety Apple, Harlson Midwest variety with a crisp, juicy and tart flavor. Excellent for eating, baking and juice. Fruit: Red Ripens: Late Fall Pollination: Another late spring variety Apple, State Fair University of MN, Medium-sized red striped fruit. Flavor is sprightly tart and good for eating and baking. Good texture, semi-acid to sweet. All purpose apple. One of the better early apples for northern locations. Short storage life Pollination: Another late spring variety Apple, Sweet Sixteen A popular and hardy red-streaked apple with a greenish blush, juicy with good flavor; eating apples are high maintenance and need a second pollinator; the perfect combination of accent and fruit tree, needs well-drained soil and full sun Pollination: Another late spring variety Apple, Red Prairie Spy This tart apple is best for baking, very good for pies, and great for fresh eating. It displays white flowers in the spring with deep green foliage. It needs another apple variety for pollination Pollination: Another late spring variety Apple, Zestar A University of Minnesota introduction. Fruit is crisp and juicy with brown sugar taste. Fruit: Red with yellow Ripens: Early Pollination: Another early spring variety Crabapple, Dolgo This beautiful hardy tree grows upright with an open habit The Dolgo Crabapple produces pink buds that open to fragrant, white flowers. The bright red to purple fruits ripen in August and are about the size of small plums and are excellent for jelly Crabapple, Whitney This tree produces a large harvest of red, golf ball-size apples that are perfect for canning, preserving, pickling, spicing and cider. Flesh is sweet, juicy and slightly yellow. Also produces beautiful pink and white blossoms in spring Cherry, Black Tartarian Medium fruit with a juicy tart flavor. Good for canning, eating and pies. Fruit: Sweet; purplish-black Ripens: Early Summer Height: ft. by 20-25ft. Standard Pollination: Another sweet cherry 8 P a g e All Fruit Trees need Pollination: Please review Pollination Chart

10 Fruit Trees Cherry, Evens Bali A compact fruit tree, the ideal size for backyard orchards; showy white flowers in spring followed by loads of bright red sour cherries in midsummer, excellent for pies and jam; needs full sun and well-drained soil, self-pollinating; extremely hard. Bali Cherry is bathed in stunning clusters of fragrant white flowers along the branches in mid spring before the leaves Height:12 ft. by 15ft. Standard Pollination: Self Fertile Cherry, Sweet Cherry Pie From Wisconsin orchardist Bill Eubank, this new cherry tree has the sweetest tasting cherries we have ever sampled. Although it is not quite sweet enough for fresh eating like a Bing, the cherries from the Sweet Cherry Pie tree are fantastic for jams, jellies and pies. Imagine being able to pick cherries in your back yard for homemade summer pies! Hardy to Height: 15 ft. by 15ft. Pollination: self fertile Peach, Polly A white flesh peach is never so sweet as the moment it is picked. For that reason even the best store bought fruit fails to compare with those you grow at home. Polly is considered the most winter hardy of all white flesh varieties due to its origin in Iowa Height: ft. by 20-25ft. Standard Pollination: Another pear variety b Pear, Parker A compact and hardy pear, this University of Minnesota introduction produces tasty mediumsized reddish brown fruit in late summer on an upright and vigorous plant, showy white flowers in spring; a great choice for the home orchard. Ripens: Early Fall Height: 20 ft. by 20 ft. Pollination: Another pear variety Plum, Black Ice A large-fruited dessert plum with superior winter hardiness. Bred by Prof. Brian Smith of UW- River Falls who spent years crossing cherry plums with Japanese dessert plums. The large, round plums are blue-black with very sweet, juicy, yellow flesh. Fruit ripens in early August Fruit: Blue Ripens: Early Fall Height: ft. by Cherry, North Star Large fruit is both tart and sour. Good for canning, cooking, freezing and pies. Fruit: Tart; red Ripens: Mid Summer Height: ft. by 20-25ft. Standard Pollination: Self Fertile Peach, Contender Grow peaches in regions where temperatures fall well below zero. This exceptionally hardy variety, perfect for northern gardens, consistently yields large crops of sweet, juicy, medium-to-large fruit. Also features lovely pink flowers that bloom and attract bees in spring. Ripens in early August Height: 15 ft. by 15ft. Pollination: self fertile Peach, Reliance Our hardiest peach tree. This tree produces a heavy crop of fruit as far north as Canada, even after frigid winters. Perfect for northern fruit gardens! Fruit is medium-to large with a sweet, peachy flavor. Features a flush of pink flowers in early spring. Cold-hardy. Freestone. Ripens in early August Height: 15 ft. by 15ft. Pollination: self fertile Pear, Patten Patten is one of the best pollinators for most other pear trees. Trees also produce fruit of very good size and quality, tender and juicy. Ripens: Early Fall Height: ft. by 20-25ft. Standard Pollination: Another pear variety Plum, Mt Royal Very hardy European blue plum that is good eaten right off the tree, or excellent for dessert or drying. Trees produce freestone, sweet, tender plums. Fruit: Blue Ripens: Early Fall Height: ft. by P a g e All Fruit Trees need Pollination: Please review Pollination Chart

11 Fruit Trees/ Hedging Plum, Superior A University of Minnesota introduction. Produces a super sweet fruit with yellow flesh and red blushed skin. Fruit: Red Crimson Ripens: Summer Height: ft. by ft. Standard Pollination: Another sweet plum like Toka Plum, Toka A hardy fruit tree with showy fragrant white flowers in spring followed by tangy bright red fruit in late summer, great for fresh eating, rather ornamental spreading habit; needs full sun and well-drained soil, a good pollinator for other plum varieties Height: 20 feet Hedging Plants Dogwood, Cardinal An excellent general purpose shrub for northern landscapes, very hardy; good fall color with bright red stems show well against the winter snow; can actually grow quite large, plan well ahead Height: 10 feet Spread: 10 feet Hardiness Zone: 2b Dogwood, Red Twig An incredibly attractive and vigorous shrub valued for its blazing red stems which glow against the winter snow, fruits are also ornamental; shrubby sprawling habit but suckers much less than the species Height: 10 feet Spread: 10 feet Hardiness Zone: 2a Dogwood, Ivory Halo A compact and very hardy shrub, well suited for color contrast in many garden applications; features very showy white-variegated foliage and brilliant red stems which show up well against the winter snow Height: 6 feet Spread: 5 feet Cotoneaster, Peking Known as the 'hedge cotoneaster' for very good reason; makes a stunning hedge, takes pruning well; also valued for its showy fall colors; one of the toughest and hardiest of this genus Height: 10 feet Spread: 5 feet Hardiness Zone: 2a Ninebark, Amber Jubilee Quite the colorful shrub, this garden beauty boasts yellow-orange-red new foliage in spring and summer, maturing to lime green then purple in the fall; a compact variety that will grow nearly anywhere Height: 6 feet Spread: 5 feet Hardiness Zone: 2b Ninebark, Coppertina Quite the colorful shrub, this garden beauty boasts coppery-orange-red new foliage in spring that fades to a dark reddish-purple, which sets off the white flowers spectacularly; a relatively compact variety that will grow nearly anywhere Lilac, Dwarf Korean A beautiful and popular shrub with numerous attributes; striking spikes of fragrant lilac-pink flowers in late spring, small rounded foliage and a uniform compact shape; neat and tidy, an extremely versatile garden shrub; full sun and well-drained soil Height: 5 feet Spread: 6 feet Lilac, Miss Kim A compact garden accent shrub featuring showy panicles of pale lilac-pink flowers in spring and crinkled foliage; impressive fall color for a lilac; upright and dense, an ideal garden shrub alone or in groupings, fragrance is overwhelmingly spicy Height: 7 feet Spread: 6 feet 10 P a g e ** Special Order items are not a stock items, and do have minimum qty to order

12 Fruit Trees Lilac, Miss Canada very attractive dwarf lilac absolutely smothered in upright panicles of lightly fragrant rosy pink flowers in late spring; multi stemmed and very compact growing, an ideal garden size,lovely in groupings; full sun and well-drained soil; non-suckering Height: 7 feet Spread: 7 feet Hardiness Zone: 2 Lilac, James McFarland James Macfarlane', blooms two weeks later than Syringa vulgaris types. The true single pink flowers bloom freely.it is extremely hardy and adaptable, with standing moisture conditions fatal to vulgaris hybrids. This lilac has an upright shape Height: 10 feet Spread: 12 feet Hardiness Willow Nishiki One of the showiest of shrubs for foliage color, new growth emerges soft pink and white, literally bathing the plant with color in spring, fades to white variegation in summer; should be pruned every winter for maximum effect; tough and adaptable Height: 6 feet Spread: 6 feet Hardiness a Lilac, Common Purple An old-fashioned homestead favorite, perfuming the air with fragrance in early spring from upright panicles of lilac-pink flowers; upright, bushy habit, quite leggy, suckers profusely, makes a great tall and dense hedge Height: 12 feet Spread: 10 feet Hardiness Zone: 2 Willow, Dwf Blue Arctic A beautiful and popular garden shrub with fine foliage, fine whip-like branches and a consistent, rounded habit of growth; quite hardy, takes pruning well; use for its form and texture to create interest in the garden Height: 5 feet Spread: 6 feet Hardiness a Alpine Current An excellent low to medium-sized hedge or screening plant, densely branched with leaves to the ground, takes pruning extremely well, tough and adaptable; small yellow flowers in spring, good fall color. Height: 5 feet Spread: 5 feet Hardiness Zone: 2a Spirea, Bridalwreath An exciting remake of an old-fashioned favorite, featuring creamy white flowers held along loosely arching blue-green branches in spring; use as a specimen shrub or in the garden; better disease resistance Height: 7 feet Spread: 8 feet Viburnum, Compact American A very attractive garden detail shrub which is covered in clusters of pure white pinwheel flowers in spring; red fruit and red fall color on golden stems; denser and more compact than the species; hardy and adaptable, makes a great natural low hedge Height: 10 feet Spread: 12 feet Viburnum, Chicago Luster A striking garden shrub with showy flat-topped clusters of creamy white flowers in spring followed by masses of bluish-black berries; lustrous leaves turn a good fall color, rugged and adaptable, ideal for the garden or as a natural hedge Viburnum Red Feather A beautiful new introduction offering interest across the seasons; maroon spring foliage has prominent dark green veins (hence, the name), fading to lustrous green;showy clusters of creamy white flowers are followed by bluish-black berries Height: 10 feet Spread: 12 feet 11 P a g e ** Special Order items are not a stock items, and do have minimum qty to order

13 Evergreen Trees Arborvitae, American Dark The American Arborvitae has a natural pyramidal shape, broad at the base and tapering to the top. Fan shaped leaflets are lush green. Makes one of the finest year-round hedges. Perfect for windscreens. The American Arborvitae grows to 20-30' high and 15 feet wide at the base Zone:3 Cedar,Western Red A rugged, upright growing evergreen tree; typically has dusty or gray-green needles which turn brownish in winter; adaptable especially to dry soils, but needs full sun; many fine cultivars available in all sizes imaginable Height: 30 feet Spread: 15 feet Hardiness Pine, Austrian An imposing tall evergreen, with long, dense deep green needles and an upright spreading habit of growth, keeps its lower branches into maturity; tough and hardy, good on poor soils or dry sites but highly adaptable; becomes very picturesque with age Height: 60 feet Spread: 40 feet Hardiness a Pine, Ponderosa A tall and imposing evergreen tree, variable in habit from tree to tree but often has an open, windswept appearance; large needles tend to yellow in winter; tolerant of adverse conditions, makes a great windbreak; needs full sun Height: 60 feet Spread: 40 feet Pine, Red A very hardy and adaptable pine, dense and artistic when mature, does very well on poor, dry sandy soils in full sun; makes an excellent windbreak; reasonably dense habit, upright when young and holds its shape when older; really dislikes heavy, wet soils Height: 50 feet Spread: 40 feet Hardiness Zone: 2b Pine, White This evergreen conifer tree is a truly magnificent tree attaining a height of 80 feet at maturity. It carries long, soft bluish green needles with large brown cones. It grows best in full sun or partial shade and in ordinary soil; can tolerate wet, swampy areas. Eastern White Pine trees are widely used as a screen or windbreak, are long-lived and vigorous. Height: 80 ft. by 40 ft. Zone:3 Spruce, Black Hills The Black Hills Spruce, is noted for its dark green foliage and conical form. It is a truly cold adapted tree and is very resistant to winter injury. Black Hills Spruce prefers rich moist soil in full sun, and also thrives in dry, welldrained sites. The needles are short and stift to the touch. Height: 35 ft. by 30ft. Zone:3 Spruce, Norway The Norway Spruce tree, is a fast growing tree. The dense, dark green needles never get longer than 1". This evergreen conifer tree thrives well in average soil conditions. It is one of the best conifers for shelters and windbreaks, as its branches grow densely into one another. Height: 80 ft. by 40 ft. Zone:2 Spruce, Serbian A tall and narrow spire-shaped evergreen with a more delicate appearance, features interesting white banding on needles which give an airy appearance from afar; very tough and adaptable, one of the more refined spruces for general landscape use Height: 60 feet Hardiness a Spruce, Colorado A high quality evergreen accent tree with large stout branches and long, very pointy needles in colors ranging from bright green to silver blue, different from tree to tree; extremely hardy and rugged, makes an excellent windbreak Height: 60 feet Hardiness Zone: 2a 12 P a g e ** Special Order items are not a stock items, and do have minimum qty to order