Bare Root Selections 2016 Pictorial Guide
Bare Root Shrubs
Canada Serviceberry Pots Only 2016 Amelanchier canadensis Erect shrub that spreads by means of sucker growth from the base. Flowers are snowy white and bloom early before foliage appears. The red-purple fruit is edible. Glossy Black Chokeberry Aronia melanocarpa var. elata A splendid ornamental shrub. White flowers in May followed by 1/4" black fruits that hang on well into winter. Aronia berries can be eaten fresh, used for baking, jams, juice and wine. Height: 20-25 Shape: Upright Fall Foliage: Yellow to red Zone: 4-8 Spread: 10-15' Foliage: Gray-green Height: 4-6 Shape: Compact, rounded Fall Foliage: Brilliant red Zone: 3-7 Spread: 4-6' Foliage: Glossy green
Gray Dogwood Cornus racemosa An easy to grow, hardy shrub. Lovely clusters of white berries on red stalks with gray stems. A good shrub for background or naturalized plantings. Our seed source comes exclusively from Minnesota to ensure superior hardiness. Sun or light shade. Height: 6-8 Shape: Wide, spreading Fall Foliage: Purple Zone: 3-8 Spread: 5-6' Foliage: Light green Red Twigged Dogwood Cornus sericea baileyii An excellent red stem dogwood that provides beautiful color in winter. Porcelain-blue fruits. Shade tolerant. Very adaptable. Height: 8-10 Shape: Rounded Fall Foliage: Red-purple Zone: 2-7 Spread: 8-10' Foliage: Green
Ivory Halo Dogwood Cornus alba 'Bailhalo' This compact selection of variegated dogwood provides beautiful variegated foliage in summer and attractive red twigs in winter. Its finer textured, fuller, more compact form lends itself to use in smaller planting areas. Height: 5-6 Shape: Compact, rounded Zone: 3-7 Spread: 5-6' Foliage: Variegated, white and green Northern Gold Forsythia Forsythia 'Northern Gold' An introduction in 1979, originated by D.R. Sampson, Ottawa, Canada, this upright shrub has gray-yellow branches and golden yellow flowers. With outstanding flower color and bud hardiness, it produces flowers to the top of branches in Canada. Height: 6-8 Shape: Upright Zone: 3-8 Spread: 5-7' Foliage: Dark Green
American Hazelnut Corylus americana Rounded edible nuts 1/2 inch wide and 2 to 4 in a cluster. Useful for the shrub border and in naturalistic settings. Sun or partial shade. Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle Diervilla lonicera Excellent for mass plantings and slopes. Foliage is free of disease and insect problems. Small yellow flowers in late spring or early summer. Does well in sandy and dry soils. Very hardy. Height: 6-8 Shape: Rounded Fall Foliage: Yellow-green Zone: 4-9 Spread: 6-8' Foliage: Dark green Height: 4 Shape: Mounded, spreading Fall Foliage: Red Zone: 3-7 Spread: 3-4' Foliage: Bronze green
Grove Dwarf Burning Bush Euonymus alatus 'Grove Compactus' The wings are more pronounced and the habit is mounded and compact rather than upright. Versatile enough to use as a hedge, screen, en masse, in borders and is pretty enough for a specimen plant. 'Grove Compactus' will tolerate shade, but should be planted in sun for the most dramatic fall color. Height: 5-6 Shape: Mounded Fall Foliage: Brilliant red Zone: 4-8 Spread: 6-8' Foliage: Medium green Gold Cluster Forsythia Forsythia 'Courtaneur' Abundant light yellow spring flowers are followed by light green foliage that acquires a purple cast in autumn. Its naturally compact form keeps pruning to a minimum. Ideal for urban gardens and low hedges. Height: 4 Spread: 4' Shape: Rounded Foliage: Dark green Fall Foliage: Burgundy Zone: 4-9
Meadowlark Forsythia Forsythia 'Meadowlark' In collaboration with the Agricultural Experiment Station of North Dakota, South Dakota and the Arnold Arboretum, this hybrid forsythia was developed for the Northern Plains. A shrub with superior flower-bud hardiness and showy, bright yellow spring flowers, its flower buds are hardy to - 35 F. It will perform best in full sun. Height: 8-10 Shape: Semi-arching Zone: 3-8 Spread: 6-10' Foliage: Dark green Witch Hazel Hamamelis virginiana Flowers have fragrant, yellow, ribbon-like petals, 1.5" in diameter and bloom in late fall about the time leaves drop. Does well in woods, shade and naturalized situations. In full sun and good soil will develop into a well rounded vase-shaped plant. Use in the shrub border or as screen plant. Height: 15 Shape: Rounded, vase-shaped Fall Foliage: Golden yellow Zone: 4-8 Spread: 12-15' Foliage: Green
White Diamonds Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata 'HYPMAD I' With a commanding presence in the summer and fall garden, White Diamonds is an exceptional new compact hydrangea with glistening white panicles that are held upright and eventually fade to parchment and pink for dried arrangements. Smaller and more manageable than most H. paniculata, White Diamonds boasts dark green leathery foliage that displays increased heat and drought tolerance. Use as an anchor in the mixed border, plant as a hedge, or in a large grouping for a magnificent effect. Tickled Pink Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata 'HYPMAD II' You'll be tickled pink by the extraordinary flowers on this hydrangea. Each bloom is completely covered by the sterile flower petals and each petal recurves giving the blossoms a full, frilly, lacy appearance. The blooms begin white before turning rosy pink. The habit is more upright and compact than its parent 'Pink Diamond', and with a height of just 4-5' there will be room for this beauty in any garden. Bred by Dr. Michael Dirr at the University of Georgia and introduced by Bailey Nurseries. Height: 4 Spread: 5' Shape: Compact, dense Foliage: Dark green leathery to Part Shade Zone: 4-8 Height: 4-5 Shape: Broad mound Zone: 4-8 Spread: 5-6' Foliage: Dark green to Part Shade
Bloomstruck Hydrangea Hydrangea macrophylla 'PIIHM-II' PPAF Bloomstruck, the newest addition to the Endless Summer Collection, lives up to the promise of Endless Blooms, and then some. This reblooming mophead flowers on old and new wood and has perfectly rounded flowers averaging 3.5-5" across. The intense rose-pink, violet or blue flower heads are held upright on striking red-purple stems. Flowers are violet-blue to blue in acidic soil. Glossy dark green leaves with red petioles and red veins add to this plant's retail presence and make it stand out before flowers ever open. Height: 3-4 Spread: 4-5' Shape: Rounded to spreading Foliage: Dark green Fall Foliage: Burgundy to Part Shade Zone: 4-9 Bobo Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata 'ILVOBO' PPAF This dwarf hydrangea will turn heads! Developed by the same breeder as Pinky Winky, Bobo is a delightful dwarf hydrangea that is engulfed by large white flowers in summer. The flowers are held upright on strong stems, and continue to grow and lengthen as they bloom. This early blooming variety has already won the Gold Floral award for best novelty plant, and is an undeniable asset to any small garden. Height: 2.5-3 Shape: Upright rounded Zone: 3-8 Spread: 3-4' Foliage: Dark green to Part Shade
First Editions Great Star Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata 'Le Vasterival' PP20,272 Add star power to your garden with this paniculata discovery from the renowned French garden of Princess Sturdza. The flowers open to large, white wavy star-shaped florets that can be up to 4" in width. Flowering starts mid-summer and will last until the first hard frost to give your garden lasting summer star power. This low maintenance shrub will make a great backdrop in a sun or part shade garden and the color blends wonderfully with other colors. Height: 6-7 Shape: Upright arching Zone: 4-8 Spread: 7-8' Foliage: Green to Part Shade Quick Fire Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata 'Bulk' PP16,812 Quick to bloom, a month earlier than other varieties. Will flower in late May or early June depending on your location. The flowers begin to turn deep pink before 'Pink Diamond' even begins to show flowers. A terrific way to extend the hydrangea season. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles. Height: 6-8 Shape: Rounded Zone: 4-8 Spread: 6-8' Foliage: Medium green to Part Shade
Limelight Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' As the name implies 'Limelight' has exquisite, bright, lime-green to cream flowers, a beautiful color that adds a much needed brightness to the late summer landscape. In autumn the blooms display shades of pink, burgundy and green. Excellent vigor and floriferous blooming. Prefers loamy, moist, well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Flowers on new wood so it can be pruned in winter or early spring. Hybridized by Pieter Zwijnenburg, Jr. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles. 2006 Gold Medal Plant Award. Height: 6-8 Spread: 5-7 Shape: Upright, rounded Foliage: Medium green to Part Shade Zone: 3-8 Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata 'Renhy' A delicious new creation from France. The enormous flower panicles are a blend of vanilla and strawberry, held upright on red stems. They emerge creamy white in mid summer, change to pink and finally to strawberry red. New blooms gives the plant a multicolored effect in late summer and early fall. The red coloration persists for at least 3-4 weeks. The habit is upright becoming cascading later in the season. Comparable to Pinky Winky, however the habit is more upright and the red flower color persists longer. Excellent for fresh cut and dried flower arrangements. Introduced by Bailey Nurseries. Height: 6-7 Shape: Upright Zone: 4-8 Spread: 4-5' Foliage: Medium green
Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata 'Rensun' Strawberry Sundae is a delicious new compact hydrangea from the French breeder of Vanilla Strawberry Jean Renault. Similar in many ways to Vanilla Strawberry with one important exception, its smaller stature. Flowers emerge creamy white in mid summer, change to pink and finally to strawberry red. The flowers will remind you of a refreshing strawberry sundae ice cream treat on a hot summer afternoon. With its compact habit this hydrangea can add color to a small space garden or container and the fantastic flower color lasts well into fall. Excellent for fresh cut and dried flower arrangements. Height: 4-5 Shape: Compact upright Zone: 4-8 Spread: 3-4' Foliage: Medium green to Part Shade Wildfire Winterberry Ilex verticillata 'Bailfire' Female selection offers multi-season interest with pure white flowers, dark green foliage and abundantly large, bright red fruit that that the birds will strip before winter. Fall and early winter provides stems ideal for floral or seasonal displays. Rounded habit creates a wonderful foundation plant, specimen or hedge. Southern Gentleman is needed for pollination. Height: 6-7 Spread: 8' Shape: Rounded Foliage: Dark green Fall Foliage: Yellow to bronze Zone: 4-9
Southern Gentleman Winterberry Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman' Male selection used to pollinate 'Winter Red' and 'Sparkleberry'. Formerly known as Late Male. Height: 6-9 Spread: 6-8' Shape: Rounded Foliage: Dark green Fall Foliage: Yellow-green to purple-bronze Zone: 4-9 Snow White Mockorange Philadelphus 'Snowwhite Fantasy' A repeat flowering hybrid, Snow White Sensation boasts 2" double flowers borne in clusters that bloom abundantly in spring and then again in summer. A versatile shrub with pure white, deliciously fragrant flowers. Attractive foliage on gracefully arching branches guarantees easy placement in the garden with other flowering shrubs. Height: 5-6 Shape: Upright arching Zone: 4-8 Spread: 4-5' Foliage: Dark green
Common Ninebark Male selection used to pollinate 'Winter Red' and 'Sparkleberry'. Formerly known as Late Male. Height: 6-9 Spread: 6-8' Shape: Rounded Foliage: Dark green Fall Foliage: Yellow-green to purple-bronze Zone: 4-9 Little Devil Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius 'Donna May' This "cute little devil" will add deep burgundy foliage color to your garden in a compact, easy to grow and maintain shrub. An exciting improvement to ninebark selections, Little Devil is great for every garden but especially useful for smaller urban gardens or where low maintenance is desired, as it needs little to no pruning and is free from pest and disease issues. The dark foliage is beautifully offset by button-like white-pink flowers in June. This cute little devil is a trouble-free addition to any home or commercial landscape. Bred by Dr. David Zlesak and introduced by Bailey Nurseries. Height: 3-4 Shape: Upright rounded Zone: 3-7 Spread: 3-4' Foliage: Red-purple
Amber Jubilee Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius 'Jefam' Amber Jubilee was selected for its striking foliage in glowing tones of orange, yellow and gold. Rounded and dense in habit, this shrub with its bold array of colors will stand out in your garden border or make for an eye-catching hedge. Delicate white blooms are produced in spring, and fall foliage is highlighted with tones of red and purple, making this ninebark appealing over the entire season. Plant in full sun for best perdormance. Summer Wine Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius 'Seward' Improved variety of ninebark with neat, compact branching and fine, deeply cut, dark crimson-red leaves. Summer Wine combines the fine texture of Physocarpus 'Nanus' with the dark foliage of Diabolo. Requires little pruning. Pinkish-white flowers in mid-summer show nicely against the dark foliage. Height: 5-6 Spread: 4' Shape: Upright rounded Foliage: Yellow, orange to green & purple Fall Foliage: Red and purple Zone: 2-7 Height: 5-6 Shape: Upright rounded Fall Foliage: Purple to red Zone: 3-7 Spread: 5-6' Foliage: Deep Green
First Editions Lemon Meringue Potentilla Potentilla fruticosa 'Bailmeringue' Talk about flower power! This new Potentilla, bred at the Morden Research Centre in Manitoba, Canada has light yellow double flowers that might remind you of a rose. Blooms all summer on a tidy little plant that forms a round, compact ball with little pruning required. Bred on the cold Canadian plains, it is tough and hardy to zone 2. Introduced by Bailey Nurseries, Inc. Height: 2-3 Spread: 2-3' Shape: Upright mounded Foliage: Green Zone: 2-6 First Editions Candy Coralberry Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii 'Kolmcan' PP20,931 Plump, candy-pink berries ripen in early fall, as the last of summer's small pink flowers swell into pearls. As the leaves fall, each arching stem is adorned with decorative berries which remain on slender branches through winter. The perfect plant for the winter garden, these compact forms are suitable for a more prominent place in the front border. Snow Berries are especially beautiful with a light dusting of snow. Do not ingest. Height: 2-2.5 Shape: Compact arching Zone: 4-9 Spread: 2.5-3' Foliage: Dark Green
Nanking Cherry Prunus tomentosa Showy white flowers with a pink blush are produced in early spring before leaves appear. Tasty red 1/3" fruits ripen June- July, make excellent jams and jellies or may be eaten fresh. Wildlife also love the fruit, a great conservation plant. Height: 8-10 Shape: Broad, spreading Fall Foliage: Dark green Zone: 2-6 Spread: 10-15' Foliage: Soft green Double Flowering Plum Prunus triloba A handsome, hardy, vigorous large shrub or small tree. Double pink, 1" flowers in April and May. Prefers rich well-drained soils. Own root. Height: 10-12 Shape: Spreading Fall Foliage: Yellow-bronze Zone: 3-6 Spread: 10-12' Foliage: Medium green
First Editions Tiger Eyes Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac Rhus typhina 'Bailtiger' PP16,185 Tiger Eyes is a beautiful golden-leafed form of cutleaf staghorn sumac. New growth is a lively chartreuse green, quickly changing to yellow, both colors contrasting nicely with the rosy-pink leaf stems. The branches angle upward while the deeply cut leaflets drape downward, giving it a rather oriental look. As magnificent as the summer colors are, the dramatic effect of yellow, orange and intense scarlet in autumn are unparalleled. Purpleleaf Sand Cherry Prunus x cistena Grown from cuttings, which eliminates troublesome suckers. Flowers in the spring are pink and fragrant. Very hardy. Excellent accent plant. Own root. Height: 6-8 Spread: 5-6' Shape: Upright, oval Foliage: Rich purple-red Zone: 3-8 Fall Foliage: Purple-red Height: 6 Spread: 6' Shape: Upright, rounded Foliage: Golden Fall Foliage: Yellow, orange, scarlet Zone: 4-8
Fragrant Sumac Rhus aromatica Small yellow flowers in May, followed by small red berries. Useful to control erosion on banks or hillsides. Sun or partial shade. Pubescent stems. Height: 5-6 Spread: 6-8' Shape: Spreading Foliage: Green, aromatic Fall Foliage: Brilliant scarlet to orange Zone: 3-9 Staghorn Sumac Rhus typhina Greenish flowers in dense terminal panicles. Clusters of crimson berries in fall. Branches covered with dense velvet hair. Tolerates most soil types. Xeriscape plant. Height: 10 Shape: Wide spreading Fall Foliage: Orange, red, yellow Zone: 3-8 Spread: 12-15' Foliage: Bright green
Alpine Currant Ribes alpinum Dense glossy leafed shrub suitable for hedges in open or shady area. Small greenish flowers in April-May. Responsive to shearing. A Bailey Nurseries selection highly resistant to summer blight. Sun or shade. Height: 3-5 Shape: Rounded Fall Foliage: Green Zone: 2-7 Spread: 5-6' Foliage: Dense, glossy green Exposure: Part Sun Green Mound Alpine Currant Ribes alpinum 'Green Mound' Leafs out early in spring, retains leaves all summer and grows in sun or shade. Dense, compact form with good resistance to leaf disease. More of a mounded, spreading form compared to alpine currant. A nice slow-growing hedge plant that needs less pruning and maintenance than alpine currant. Height: 3-4 Shape: Rounded Fall Foliage: Green Zone: 2-7 Spread: 2-3' Foliage: Bright green Exposure: Part Sun
Pussy Willow Salix discolor Hardiest of the pussy willows. Large shrub or small tree up to 20 feet with silvery catkins appearing before leaves. Deep brown branches. Height: 20 Spread: 15' Shape: Upright Foliage: Green Zone: 2-7 Nishiki Willow Salix integra 'Hakura Nishiki' A lovely small shrub with pink stems and buds that open to dappled green, pink and white foliage. Some leaves will be all white. The stems are graceful and spreading. Best in partial shade. Height: 4-6 Spread: 4-6' Shape: Rounded, spreading Zone: 4-7 Foliage: Variegated; green, pink & white Exposure: Part Sun
Dwarf Blue Leaf Arctic Willow Salix purpurea 'Nana' This very attractive plant is popular for its steel-blue foliage and fine textured twigs that are purplish in the winter, adding interest in the winter landscape. Good plant for wet areas or for stabilizing stream banks. Makes an attractive hedge. Height: 3-4 Shape: Upright, rounded Zone: 4-6 Spread: 3-6' Foliage: Blue-green, fine texture Adams Elder Sambucus canadensis 'Adams' White flowers in late June. Fruits, blue to black, in large clusters. Excellent for pies, jam and elderberry wine. Hardy native plant. Use in background and wildlife plantings. A clone of S. canadensis selected for its large fruit by William W. Adams of Union Springs, NY. Fruit set is normally improved when more than one cultivar is used, such as 'York'. Height: 8-10 Shape: Broad, rounded Zone: 3-9 Spread: 8-12' Foliage: Bright green
York Elderberry Pots Only 2016 Sambucus canadensis 'York' Perhaps the largest fruit and most productive of any cultivar. Plants are larger and fruit matures later than 'Adams'. Fruit set is normally improved when more than one cultivar is used, such as 'Adams'. Goldmound Spirea Spiraea 'Goldmound' A COPF introduction in 1980. A bushy plant with pink flowers in June-July. Outstanding small colorful foliage plant for accent or contrast in the foundation planting or shrub border. Full sun. Height: 10-12 Shape: Broad, rounded Fall Foliage: Insignificiant Zone: 3-9 Spread: 8-12' Foliage: Bright green Height: 18-24 Shape: Low, mounded Fall Foliage: Red-tinged Zone: 3-8 Spread: 2-3' Foliage: Yellow
White Snowberry Symphoricarpos albus Conspicuous large, white berries in autumn. Good in half shade and moist locations. Dainty, pink flowers in July. Excellent for holding soil on steep banks. Good wildlife habitat. Height: 5-6 Shape: Broad, rounded Zone: 3-7 Spread: 3-6' Foliage: Blue-green Exposure: Part Sun Tinkerbelle Lilac Syringa 'Bailbelle' A Bailey Nurseries introduction, Tinkerbelle was the first in our Fairytale Series of lilacs. Developed by Neal Holland of Sheyenne Gardens in North Dakota, this compact lilac is the result of crosses made between Syringa meyeri 'Palibin' and Syringa microphylla 'Superba'. It exhibits a growth habit and bloom time similar to Dwarf Korean, but with a pleasing, spicy fragrance and incredible wine-red flower buds that open to pink. Height: 5-6 Shape: Upright Zone: 3-7 Spread: 4-5' Foliage: Green
Dwarf Korean Lilac Syringa meyeri 'Palibin' This tree form has the same fine features of the shrub-form Dwarf Korean. It makes an excellent globe for accent or interest in the landscape. Height: 8 Shape: Globe Zone: 4-7 Spread: 5-6' Foliage: Deep green Common Purple Lilac Syringa vulgaris This old-fashioned lilac is the one most of us remember from our youth. A perfect informal hedge or screen, it has extremely fragrant, purple flowers in May. Color may vary from purple to lilac and occasionally even white. The cut flowers hold up very well, and easily fill a house with their fragrance. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles. Height: 12-15 Shape: Upright, vase-shaped Fall Foliage: Blue-green Zone: 2-7 Spread: 8-12' Foliage: Blue-green
Monge Lilac Syringa vulgaris 'Monge' This outstanding French hybrid lilac has showy panicles of single, red-purple florets. The flowers are held on long stems that lend themselves to great cut flowers. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles. Sensation Lilac Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation' A mutation of 'Hugo de Vries' with single purple florets and a distinctive pure white border. An outstanding and unique lilac. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles. We have seen occasional reversion to solid creamy white blossoms. Height: 10-12 Shape: Upright Fall Foliage: Blue-green Zone: 3-7 Spread: 8-12' Foliage: Blue-green Height: 8-10 Shape: Upright Fall Foliage: Blue-green Zone: 3-7 Spread: 8-12' Foliage: Blue-green
Wonderblue Lilac Syringa vulgaris 'Wonderblue' A Father Fiala introduction. Compact grower with single sky-blue flowers. Lends itself to use in smaller areas. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles. Height: 4-5 Shape: Mounded Zone: 3-7 Spread: 5-6' Foliage: Green Donald Wyman Lilac Syringa x prestoniae 'Donald Wyman' Panicles of purple buds opening to single, red-purple flowers. Blooms early to mid-june on large pyramidal spikes. Blooms two weeks later than common lilac. Excellent specimen or hedge plant. Considered the best of the Preston hybrids. Height: 8-10 Shape: Upright, dense Zone: 2-7 Spread: 4-10' Foliage: Dark green
Miss Canada Lilac Syringa 'Miss Canada' The brightest pink of all late flowering lilacs, this vigorous and nonsuckering lilac blooms prolifically in mid-june with single, rose flowers. The foliage is larger than that of other lilacs in this group. This outstanding lilac is extremely hardy. Height: 6-9 Shape: Upright, rounded Zone: 2-7 Spread: 5-8' Foliage: Green Nannyberry Viburnum Viburnum lentago An excellent performer in shade or sun, this hardy native tree has single, white flowers in spring followed by blue-black fruits. It is tolerant of many soil conditions, and is ideal for naturalizing. Height: 20 Shape: Upright Fall Foliage: Purple-red Zone: 2-8 Spread: 8-10' Foliage: Shiny green
Common White Lilac Syringa vulgaris var. alba This hardy vigorous shrub is the white version of the old-fashioned favorite. It has attractive foliage, single white flowers, and makes a great informal hedge or screen. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles. Height: 12-15 Shape: Upright Zone: 2-7 Spread: 8-12' Foliage: Blue-green Common Snowball Viburnum Viburnum opulus 'Roseum' A popular shrub. Large, double white flowers bloom profusely in April-May. Also known as Viburnum opulus 'Sterile'. Height: 10-12 Shape: Rounded Zone: 3-8 Spread: 10-12' Foliage: Green
American Cranberrybush Viburnum trilobum Handsome, hardy shrub with lobed leaves. White flowers in late May. Scarlet berries last well into winter. Height: 10-12 Shape: Rounded Fall Foliage: Deep red Zone: 2-7 Spread: 10-12' Foliage: Dark green Shining Sensation Weigela Weigela florida 'Bokrashine' A blooming machine, with pink funnel-shaped flowers that bloom in May and June, and then sporadically bloom through summer. Shiny, burgundy foliage appears as though it has been polished, and contrasts nicely with the pink flowers, making this new selection from Europe a cut above the rest. Long, arching stems provide a handsome architectural element to the mixed border. Particularly attractive to hummingbirds. Height: 5-6 Shape: Arching Zone: 4-8 Spread: 3-4' Foliage: Shiny, burgundy
Carnaval Weigela Weigela florida 'Courtalor' An excellent weigela from France, with showy blossoms of pink, white and red. Carnaval is a tetraploid and you will see this in the thick, substantive blossoms. A long bloomer and a great addition to the shrub border. Dark Horse Weigela Weigela florida 'Dark Horse' Magenta pink flowers stand out against the bronze foliage and lime venation. Beautiful and low maintenance plant for foundations, for groups in borders or as a low hedge. Attractive to birds and butterflies. Height: 4-5 Shape: Rounded Zone: 4-8 Spread: 3-5' Foliage: Green Height: 2-3 Shape: Dense, mounded Zone: 4-8 Spread: 2-3' Foliage: Bronze, lime venation
Red Prince Weigela Weigela florida 'Red Prince' Developed at Iowa State University. The most important characteristic of this plant is its ability to hold its flower color (red) as they age rather than taking on a purplish tint which often happens with other varieties. Hardier than W. 'Vaniceki'. Tendency for a secondary bloom in late summer, particularly if spring bloom was sparse. Height: 5-6' Spread: 5-6' Shape: Upright, branches arching at maturity Foliage: Green Zone: 4-8
Bare Root Trees
Royal Red Maple Acer platanoides 'Royal Red' This Norway maple selection is similar to 'Crimson King', but with a somewhat slower growth rate and what some consider slightly better color. A dense shade tree, it has a straight trunk with a wellshaped canopy. The glossy foliage is an excellent maroon red all season. Variegated Norway Maple Acer platanoides 'Variegatum' 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: 35-40 Spread: 25' Shape: Broadly oval Foliage: Maroon red, glossy Zone: 4-7 Height: 50-60 Shape: Upright, rounded Fall Foliage: Yellow Zone: 4-7 Spread: 40-50' Foliage: Green with white edge
Red Maple Acer rubrum A fairly rapid growing tree, red maple is a beautiful addition to the landscape. The showy red flowers appear in spring before the leaves open and put on a great show. Autumn brings outstanding shades of color. Red maple will perform best in partial shade and moist soils. Height: 50 Shape: Upright, rounded Fall Foliage: Brilliant scarlet or yellow Zone: 4-6 Spread: 35-40' Foliage: Green Exposure: Part Sun Brandywine Maple Acer rubrum 'Brandywine' 'Brandywine' is cross between A. rubrum October Glory and A. rubrum 'Autumn Flame', and was developed by the U.S. National Arboretum. Only sterile flowers are produced in spring, thus no fruit or undesirable messy seedlings. The long lasting fall color gradually turns from red to brilliant reddish purple. A mediumsized shade tree with an oval crown and significant leafhopper resistance. Although adaptable to a wide range of conditions, prefers a slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil. Excellent for lawn, street, highway and park plantings. Height: 25 Spread: 12' Shape: Oval Foliage: Medium green Fall Foliage: Purple red Zone: 4-8
First Editions Scarlet Jewell Maple Acer rubrum 'Bailcraig' From Bailey Nurseries and First Editions, selected in northern Minnesota by Terry Schwartz of Bailey Nurseries. A full, upright maple that turns a consistent deep crimson each fall, a full two weeks earlier than other rubrum maples. A brilliant show of red flowers each spring adds to the allure. Excellent symmetrical branching and resistance to frost cracking. Prefers moist, slightly acidic soil. Own root. Height: 70 Spread: 30' Shape: Upright Foliage: Dark Green Fall Foliage: Crimson Zone: 3-7 Sugar Maple Acer saccharum This wonderful shade tree is undoubtedly the largest and finest of our native maples. Slow to medium in growth rate and very hardy, it prefers rich, well-drained soil. Fall color is simply spectacular, ranging from rich, brilliant yellows to all shades of oranges and red. Height: 50-75 Spread: 50' Shape: Upright, rounded Foliage: Dark green Fall Foliage: Rich yellow to red Zone: 3-5
Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple Acer saccharum 'Bailsta' One look is all you'll need to see that Fall Fiesta is superior to the sort. The branching is full and symmetrical. Leathery, glossy, deep green leaves are resistant to leaf tatter and leafhopper damage. A rapid grower, easy to transplant and also resistant to sun scald and frost cracks. Outstanding fall color, shows far more oranges and reds than other sugar maples. Prefers a moist yet well-drained soil with a slight acidity for optimum growth. Matador Maple Acer x freemanii 'Bailston' Discovered in 1997 at our container tree farm by one of our employees, Kevin Johnston. This freemanii cultivar was selected because of its superior habit and fall color. Matador has a deeper red fall color than Autumn Blaze and colors more consistently than Sienna Glen. An adaptable tree with an upright, symmetrical form. Gains its fall color a bit later than other cultivars and holds its leaves longer. Excellent choice for lawn, street or park. Height: 50-75 Spread: 50' Shape: Upright, rounded Foliage: Glossy, leathery green Fall Foliage: Orange, red, yellow Zone: 3-7 Height: 40-45 Shape: Upright oval Fall Foliage: Deep red to orange-red Zone: 4-7 Spread: 20-40' Foliage: Green
Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance' This tremendously popular tree offers white blossoms in spring, followed by showy, sweet purplish-black fruit. Heavily branched, the tree has an interesting spreading branch pattern, and attractive light gray bark. The brilliant fall leaves are quite persistent. Own root. River Birch Betula nigra This river bottom native also does well on upland soils. Resistant to bronze birch borer, it has nice yellow fall color, and attractive cinnamon-brown exfoliating bark for an interesting winter effect. Before planting, bareroot river birch trees should be sweated. See page 293 for procedure. Clumps have three or more stems. Height: 20-25 Spread: 15' Shape: Rounded Foliage: Blue-green, small Fall Foliage: Brilliant red-orange Zone: 3-8 Height: 40-50 Shape: Oval Fall Foliage: Golden yellow Zone: 4-8 Spread: 30-40' Foliage: Dark green
Paper Birch Betula papyrifera This very hardy birch is the most permanent and desirable of all the white-barked birches. Stems are a beautiful red-brown when immature, a perfect chalk-white when older. Fall color is an outstanding landscape feature. Clumps have three or more stems. Height: 40 Spread: 30' Shape: Loosely pyramidal, rounded at maturity Foliage: Deep green Fall Foliage: Yellow Zone: 2-7 Royal Frost Birch Betula x 'Royal Frost' This birch has the best from both of its parents. From 'Whitespire' it inherited beautiful white bark and resistance to the bronze birch borer. From 'Crimson Frost' comes burgundy-red foliage. The combination of two colors makes this an outstanding specimen tree. Much faster growing than 'Crimson Frost'. Height: 30-40 Shape: Upright Zone: 4-7 Spread: 15-20' Foliage: Burgundy
Shiloh Splash River Birch Betula nigra 'Shiloh Splash' Distinctive variegated foliage, small stature, and slow growth make this river birch an exciting addition for small residential landscapes. Foliage exhibits a beautiful display of ivory to white margins with medium green centers, while the trunk develops the same striking exfoliating bark as the species. Height: 8-12 Spread: 6-8' Shape: Upright oval Foliage: Variegated, cream and green Fall Foliage: Yellow to Part Shade Zone: 4-8 Blue Beech Carpinus caroliniana The attributes of this slow growing native tree have given rise to many common names. The wood is very hard and heavy (Ironwood) and the handsome blue-gray bark is fluted with long sinewy ridges (Musclewood) that is particularly interesting during the winter. Height: 20-30 Spread: 30' Shape: Spreading, irregular Foliage: Green Fall Foliage: Orange to red Exposure: Part Sun Zone: 3-9
Ironwood Ostrya virginiana This slow-growing, hardy, medium-sized tree has slender, spreading branches. Hop-like fruits add interest in late summer and the persistent brown leaves add winter interest. Good for street or lawn, it is tolerant of dry locations. Double Flowering Plum - Tree Form Prunus triloba Grown as a tree form, this vigorous large shrub/small tree has been trained to a head forming at 2-3 feet on a single stem. A handsome hardy tree, it produces a profusion of pink flowers in April and May. Own root. Height: 30-50 Spread: 25' Shape: Oval to rounded Foliage: Bright green Fall Foliage: Golden yellow Zone: 3-9 Height: 10-12 Shape: Small, rounded Fall Foliage: Zone: 2-7 Spread: 10-12' Foliage:
Chokecherry Pots Only 2016 Prunus virginiana A small, suckering tree or large shrub with an oval to rounded crown, ideal for naturalizing. Racemes of white blooms flower in May and are followed by dark purple fruit. Provides food and habitat for wildlife. Height: 20-30 Shape: Oval Fall Foliage: Yellow to orange Zone: 3-6 Spread: 18-25' Foliage: Dark green Canada Red Select Cherry Prunus virginiana 'Shubert Select' This improved Canada Red cherry was selected by Bailey Nurseries for its vigorous growth, straight trunk and uniform top. Foliage is a darker red, with a thicker leaf texture than regular Canada Red. Proper soil conditions are necessary for normal growth with this variety. Pay special attention to insure good drainage and aeration. Height: 20-25 Spread: 20' Shape: Oval, rounded Foliage: Red Fall Foliage: Zone: 2-6
Swamp White Oak Quercus bicolor Excellent in both wet and upland soils, this tree has a coarser, less deeply incised leaf than Q. alba, and acorns borne on 2-4" stalks. It shows good transplant success. Height: 50-60 Spread: 40-50' Shape: Narrow, rounded, open Foliage: Dark green with felty white beneath Fall Foliage: Yellow-brown to red Zone: 4-8 Northern Pin Oak Quercus ellipsoidalis This native tree is well adapted to sandy, acid soils, but will tolerate heavier soils and more alkaline conditions than pin oak. It is great for use as a specimen tree in lawn or boulevard plantings. The red fall color can be spectacular. Height: 60 Spread: 45' Shape: Conical in youth, maturing to broad oval Foliage: Glossy green Fall Foliage: Red Zone: 3-6
Bur Oak Quercus macrocarpa Native from Nova Scotia to Manitoba and south to Pennsylvania and Texas, this beautiful oak has attractive corky bark especially interesting in winter. A great xeriscape plant, it tolerates a wide range of soil types and air pollutants. Height: 60-80 Spread: 60-80' Shape: Rounded, open Foliage: Dark green above, grayish beneath Fall Foliage: Yellow-brown to purple Zone: 3-8 Northern Red Oak Quercus rubra The fastest growing oak and one of the easiest to transplant, this tree is great for street use or as a landscape tree. The foliage is dense and lustrous and leaves hang on the tree into winter. Height: 60-80 Spread: 50' Shape: Pyramidal in youth, rounded at maturity Foliage: Glossy, dark green Fall Foliage: Red to red-brown Zone: 4-8
American Linden Tilia americana This rapid growing tree has fragrant yellow flowers and large, dense foliage that provides excellent shade. Although it will grow in dry heavier soils, it prefers deep moist soils. Height: 75-90 Spread: 40-50' Shape: Pyramidal in youth, rounded at maturity Foliage: Large, dark green Fall Foliage: Pale yellow Zone: 3-8 First Editions Majestic Skies Northern Pin Oak Quercus ellipsoidalis 'Bailskies' A distinct improvement over the species with straighter branching and more symmetrical shape. Foliage is more substantial and darker green. Excellent red fall color. Northern pin oaks prefer to grow in full sun with deep, well-drained soil. Discovered at Bailey Nurseries, Inc. Height: 60 Spread: 45' Shape: Conical in youth, maturing to broad oval Foliage: Thick glossy green Fall Foliage: Red Zone: 3-6
Prairie Cascade Willow Salix 'Prairie Cascade' This COPF introduction from Morden Research Station has the hardiness and glossy foliage of the laurel willow with the cascading habit and golden stem color of the weeping willow. A hardy weeping willow for northern areas, it prefers plentiful moisture. Showy Mountain Ash Pots Only 2016 Sorbus decora This smaller ornamental tree is grown for its white flowers, handsome foliage, and showy red fruit. The hardiest of the species in this country, it is slow growing and resistant to disease. Own root. Height: 35-45 Shape: Weeping Fall Foliage: Yellow Zone: 3-6 Spread: 35-40' Foliage: Glossy green Height: 20-25 Spread: 20' Shape: Rounded Foliage: Dark green Fall Foliage: Red Zone: 2-6