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Call us the Sahara of the mid-west. This is the
driest summer in a long while. We've got a
chance of rain for the next week, but it is still dry
on the moisture maps and you need to keep an
eye on your garden babies. New plantings
need an extra eye of attention on their moisture
to stay healthy and prepare for a strong and
successful over winter.
driest summer in a long while. We've got a
chance of rain for the next week, but it is still dry
on the moisture maps and you need to keep an
eye on your garden babies. New plantings
need an extra eye of attention on their moisture
to stay healthy and prepare for a strong and
successful over winter.
ACER palmatum Atro lineare
6-12'h 4-5'p
(Japanese Maple) Dark black-red foliage when in its prime.
Bronze with greenish undertones later, especially if in full sun.
Upright habit, red toned, suitable for general garden use, good
companion plant, not overly aggressive.
ACER palmatum Beni maiko
6-12'h 5-6'p SUN TO SHADE
(Japanese Maple) Produces fire red or scarlet leaves in early
spring, fade to pinkish red with slight green undertone.
Summer foliage is greenish red. Fall color is edging of deep
pink red spreading to whole leaf. Upright habit, can be
containered.
ACER palmatum Beni Shichihenge
6-12'h 5-6'p SUN TO SHADE
(Japanese Maple) Bluish green with strong white margins.
White is blushed with pink orange, becoming orange brown
later in summer. Upright habit, slow growing. Good
companion, can be containered.
ACER palmatum Chitose yama
6-12'h 3'p SUN TO SHADE
(Japanese Maple) Deeply divided red form, new leaves are
pale crimson, open to rich purple red. Does not color well in
deep shade. Bronze green to dark green summer color. Fall
color is bright crimson. Mounding habit, good in container,
and bonsai
ACER palmatum Japanese Sunrise
15-21'h 5-6'p SUN TO SHADE
(Japanese Maple) Known for its colorful winters shoots which
are light red on upper exposed side and orange yellow
underneath. Leaves emerge yellow green, becoming light
green for summer. Fall colors are yellow gold with crimson
tones. Upright habit.
ACER palmatum Katsura
12-18'h 4-5'p SUN TO SHADE
(Japanese Maple) Striking spring growth, leaves are pale
yellow orange, margins are brighter orange. Summer color
show leaves turning into a light to yellow green. Fall colors are
bright yellow and orange. Upright habit, good contained or
bonsai.
ACER palmatum Nishiki gawa
12-18'h 5-6'p SUN TO SHADE
(Japanese Pine bark Maple) Outstanding rough pine like bark
with age. Spring color is light green with light shading of red.
Summer color is bright green and yellow in the fall. Upright
habit, good bonsai.
ACER palmatum Omure yama
12-18'h 4-5'p SUN TO SHADE
(Japanese Maple) Upright form with cascading habit, and
rounded out canopy with age. New foliage has a bright orange
cast, summer is brilliant green, fall color is gold and crimson
combinations. Good companion plant, good containered.
ACER palmatum Oregon Sunset
12-18'h 3'p SUN TO SHADE
(Japanese Maple) Red foliage and small neat, compact,
rounded bush habits. Good for the small landscape and for
containers. Outstanding spring and fall color. Leaves
emerge red, to plum red and in fall a vivid sunset red for color.
Good companion.
ACER palmatum Orido-nishiki
5-6'p
ACER palmatum Peaches and Cream
6-12'h 4-5'p SHADE
(Japanese Maple) Spring foliage emerges cream to greenish
cream, with soft rose-red. Remains pink-edged in summer
with veins contrasting deep green. Fall color leaf ranges from
yellow to buff with darker tips. Round habit, good container and
companion.
ACER palmatum Pixie
3-6'h 4-5'p SUN TO SHADE
(Japanese Maple) Dwarf red, deeply cut lobes, leaves emerge
bright pink red, becoming a deep red in summer, turning
scarlet fire red in fall. Round habit, good container or rockery
plant.
ACER palmatum Sango Kaku
15'h 10'w 4-5'p PART SHADE
(Coral Bark Japanese Maple) Brilliant coral fall and winter
color on young stems. Yellow with red overtone fall foliage.
Upright habit.
ACER palmatum Tsuma gaki
12'h x 12'w 4'p PART SHADE
(Tsuma gaki or Red Nail Japanese Maple) In spring, delicately
drooping chartreuse leaves are boldly tipped with red. By
summer they transform into an eye catching sight with wide,
deep red margins, and light cream centers. Small rounded
habit.
ACER palmatum Ukigumo
6-12'h 4-5'p SHADE
(Japanese Maple) The name means 'floating clouds'. Pastel
tones blend in subtle combinations. Light green with faint
shading of pink dotted with white. Slow grower, upright habits,
good container plant.
ACER trifolium
15' h 10' w 6-7'bb SUN
This rare species, native to Manchuria and Korea, this
beautiful exfoliating bark in colors of tan to cinnamon-brown
and fall color ranging from yellow to red.
AESCULUS carnea Briotii
18-35’ h 18-35’ w 4'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Ruby Red Horse Chestnut) Round growth habit. Spectacular
red flowers. Dark green leaves turn yellow in the fall.
AMELANCHIER leaves Spring Flurry
20-25'h x 12'w 6'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Serviceberry) White spring flowers. Black fruit. Orange fall
color.
BETULA Royal Frost
30-40’ h 15-20’ w 6'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Royal Frost Birch) Rich burgundy foliage from spring through
summer. Yellow-orange to red fall color. Attractive cinnamon
to white bark.
CARAGANA arborescens Pendula
6-8' h 3-6' w 4'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Weeping Pea shrub Std.) Graceful small accent tree with
weeping branches. Very hardy and fast growing. Grafted on
either 3' or 4' stem. Yellow flowers in spring.
CARAGANA arborescens Walker
3-6’ h 3-5’ w 4'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Walker Weeping Pea shrub Standard) Pendulous growth
habit. Very finely cut, soft green leaves gives a fern-like effect.
Bright yellow pea-like flowers in the spring. Grafted on a 4’
stem. Very hardy.
CERCIDIPHYLLLUM japonicum Morika Weeping
12' h 10' w 5'p SUN
(Morika Weeping Katsura tree) A rare, weeping form differing
from 'Pendula' in having slightly larger leaves which have a
distinctive puckered habit. Grown as a tree form with the
branches descending.
CERCIDIPHYLLLUM japonicum pendula
12'h x 10'w 5'p SUN
(Weeping Katsura) Smaller leaves than Morika. Leaves have
caramel scent in fall. Amber fall foliage.
CERCIDIPHYLLLUM japonicum Red Fox
35'h x 25'w 5'p SUN
(Katsura) Leaves emerge a burgundy color changing to blue-
green. Amber fall foliage with caramel scent.
CERCIS canadensis Forest Pansy
20'h 20'w 8'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Forest Pansy Redbud) Small pea-like pink flowers smother
the branches in spring and are followed by lovely maroon
heart-shaped foliage. Good fall color.
CERCIS canadensis Lavender Twist
6-8' h 5-8' w 6'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Lavender Twist Weeping Redbud) Unique new Redbud with
a profusion of lavender-pink flowers in spring preceding dark
green, heart-shaped foliage. Distinctive zigzagging trunk.
CORNUS kousa Milky Way
20-30'h 20-30w 3'p SUN TO PART SHADE SUMMER
(Milky Way Dogwood) This plant is extremely floriferous and
sets a very heavy crop of pinkish-red fruit. Sometimes flowers
so profusely, that the foliage is obscured by the creamy white
bracts.
CORYLUS avellana Red Majestic Std.
10-12'h x 10-12'w 4'p SUN
(Red Harry Lauder's Walking Stick) You love Harry Lauder's
Walking Stick, now imagine one with deep red leaves! You
wont be able to resist anymore.
COTINUS coggyria Ancot
6-8'w 6-8'h 30"p SUN SUMMER
(Golden Spirit Smoke Bush) Unique spring foliage ranges
from lime green to brilliant gold. Excellent fall color in shades
of coral, orange and red.
COTINUS coggyria Pop's Pink Champagne
15’ h 12’ w 5-6'bb SUN SUMMER
(Pop’s Pink Champagne Smoke Tree) This selection of
Smoke tree was named in 1988 for Eldon Evans who field
selected it for consistent floriferous habit and light
mauve foliage. Pink summer flowers. Orange/Red fall foliage.
COTINUS coggyria Royal Purple
15’ h 12’ w 5-6'bb SUN SUMMER
(Royal Purple Smoke Tree) Dusty pink summer flowers.
Purple leaves all summer. Orange/red fall foliage.
COTINUS coggyria Velvet Cloak
10'h x 10'w 3'p SUN SUMMER
(Velvet Cloak Smokebush) Upright spreading shrub with dark
purple leaves throughout summer. Fall color can be
spectacular reddish purple. Midsummer flower display is very
showy.
COTINUS coggyria Young Lady
6-8'h x 6-8'w 30"p SUN TO PART SHADE SUMMER
(Young Lady Smoke Bush) This green-leafed variety seems to
be perpetually in bloom. Starts to flower at a very early age.
Excellent orange-red fall color.
EUONYMUS Turkestan
5-6' h 3-5' w 4'p SUN TO SHADE
(Turkestan Euonymus Std.) Excellent top-grafted plant with
slightly weeping branches of dark green leaves. Brilliant
scarlet red fall color and showy fruit.
FAGUS sylvatica Purple Fountain
30’ h 10’ w 7'bb SUN
(Purple Weeping beech) Graceful narrow habit with strong
central leader.
FAGUS sylvatica Purpurea Pendula
8’ h 10’ w 3'bb SUN
(Purple Weeping beech) This strictly weeping cultivar is a real
beauty. Its flexible branches can be trained to grow anyway
you like, or just let its weeping habit arch and sprawl to create
a large dark purple-black mound.
FAGUS sylvatica Rohan Obelisk
30' h 10' w 7'bb SUN
(Rohan Obelisk Beech) Dark purple, narrow, columnar habit,
Vigorous growth but with a more refined, compact habit
compared with 'Dawyck Purple'
FAGUS sylvatica Roseo-marginata
30’ h 20' w 4-5'bb SUN
(Tricolor Beech) Striking green leaves marked with white and
edged pink. Leaf color most intense in spring.
GINKGO biloba Tubiformis Std.
5-9'h x 3'w 5'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Tubiformus Ginkgo Std.) Imagine a regular fan-shaped
Ginkgo leaf rolled up in tube form. The foliage is a nice shade
of light green, changing to golden-yellow in the fall.
GYMNOCLADUS dioicus (Kentucky Coffee Tree)
50'h x 35'w 5'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Kentucky Coffee Tree) Huge fans of doubly compound green
leaves emerge in spring to cast filtered shade. Drought and
air pollution tolerant.
HIBISCUS syriacus Blue Bird
3-7’ h 3-6’ w 4'p SUN SUMMER
(Blue Bird Rose of Sharon) Upright growth habit. Large,
single violet-blue flowers with dark red centers. Grafted on a
2-4’ stem
HIBISCUS syriacus Blushing Bride Std.
3-7'h x 3-6'w 4'p SUN SUMMER
(Rose of Sharon Std.) Large, double flowers with deep
burgundy centers and yellow stamens are very showy in late
summer.
HIBISCUS syriacus Hamabo
3-7’ h 3-6’ w 4'p SUN SUMMER
(Hamabo Rose of Sharon Std.) Showy single pale pink flowers
with boldly feathered red centers. Grafted on a 2-4’ stem.
HIBISCUS syriacus Lucy Std.
3-7'h x 3-6'w 4'p SUN SUMMER
(Lucy Rose of Sharon) Prominently displayed atop a 2' to 4'
stem, a continuous show of large double red flowers bloom
form late summer into fall.
HIBISCUS syriacus Woodbridge
3-7’ h 3-6’ w 4'p SUN SUMMER
(Woodbridge Rose of Sharon Std.) Large, single pink flowers
with vivid red centers and ruffled petals bloom in late summer
on this exotic looking shrub, grafted atop a 2-4' stem.
HYDRANGEA paniculata Pink Diamond
6-9’ h 3-6’ w 4'p SUN TO PART SHADE
SUMMER
(Pink Diamond Hydrangea) Rounded growth habit. Large,
solid panicles bloom freely in July and August. Flowers open
a creamy-white and transform into a deep pink-burgundy color
MALUS Golden Raindrops
18'h x 15'w 7'bb SUN
(Golden Raindrops Crabapple) Upright, vase shaped habit.
White flowers in spring followed with golden yellow fruit.
Glossy green leaves are deeply cut and provide and overall
fine texture. Reported to be Japanese Beetle resistant.
MALUS Louisa
15'h x 12'w 7'bb SUN SPRING
(Louisa Crabapple) Weeping habit, pink flowers, and yellow
fruit. Excellent green foliage, good disease resistance.
MALUS Red Jade
12’ h 10' w 5.5'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Red Jade Crabapple) White blossoms cover this weeping
tree in the spring. Foliage is glossy green. Yields an
outstanding display of red apples in the fall.
MALUS Royal Raindrops
20'h x 15'w 7'bb SUN SPRING
(Royal Raindrops Crabapple) Cutleaf, red foliage selection is
very attractive. Single, purplish-pink flower in spring contrast
well against the new reddish-purple foliage. Fruit is red.
RHUS typhina Bailtiger
6'h 6'w 2'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Tiger Eye's Cutleaf Stag horn Sumac) Beautiful new golden-
leaved cutleaf stag horn sumac. New leaves are at first
chartreuse, then change to yellow, carried atop fuzzy stems of
rose-pink. Vivid yellow, orange and scarlet fall color.
ROBINIA pseudoacacia Lace Lady (Twisty Baby)
6-10'h 9'w 5'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Twisty Baby Dwarf Black Locust Std) Novelty Black Locust
standard with lacy foliage and twisted, contorted shoots.
Artistic form adds summer and winter interest to the garden.
SALIX caprea Pendula
5-6’ h 3-6’ w 5'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Weeping Pussy Willow Standard) A small attractive weeping
tree with silvery, woolly catkins. Top-grafted at a 4-5’ level.
SALIX integra Hakuro Nishiki
7-10' h 3-6' w 5'p SUN
(Hakuro Nishiki Willow std.) Translucent, white leaves adorn
bright pink branchlets. Leaf blades are strongly mottled with
bright green and white variegation. Pinkish new growth.
Grafted on a 4' stem.
SYRINGA juliana Hers
4-6’ h 3-6’ w 5'p SUN SPRING
(Weeping Lilac Standard) Weeping growth habit. Small,
delicately leaved, weeping ornamental variety. Deliciously
fragrant, pendulous light mauve flowers. Sporadic
summer bloom.
SYRINGA reticulata Golden Eclipse
13-23’ h 8-13’ w 6'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Golden Eclipse Tree Lilac) Excellent resistance to sunburn.
Creamy white flowers in late spring. The edge of the leaf
gradually turns to bright gold, and with the dark green
“shadow” in the center of the leaf, gives the illusion of an
eclipse.
SYRINGA reticulata Ivory Silk
13-23’ h 8-13’ w 8'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Ivory Silk Tree Lilac) Compact, dense growth habit. Medium
sized tree. Creamy-white flowers in late spring. Excellent
specimen
SYRINGA vulgaris Marie Frances
4-7’ h 2-3’ w 5'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Marie Frances Lilac Standard) Oval growth habit. Soft, clear
pink, fragrant flowers adorn this plant. This new semi-dwarf
variety is grafted on a 3-4’ stem.
SYRINGA x. Bailbelle Std.
5-7'h x 5-7'w 5'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Tinkerbelle Lilac Std.) Highly ornamental shrub, top grafted on
a 3' stem, with trusses of burgundy colored buds which open
to lavender-pink blooms with spicy fragrance.
VIBURNUM x. caricephalum
6-8’ h 3-6’ w 5'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Fragrant Snowball Viburnum Standard) Upright, rounded
growth habit. Deciduous standard, branches tipped with waxy,
white “snowball” clusters in spring. Intense, spicy fragrance.
6-12'h 4-5'p
(Japanese Maple) Dark black-red foliage when in its prime.
Bronze with greenish undertones later, especially if in full sun.
Upright habit, red toned, suitable for general garden use, good
companion plant, not overly aggressive.
ACER palmatum Beni maiko
6-12'h 5-6'p SUN TO SHADE
(Japanese Maple) Produces fire red or scarlet leaves in early
spring, fade to pinkish red with slight green undertone.
Summer foliage is greenish red. Fall color is edging of deep
pink red spreading to whole leaf. Upright habit, can be
containered.
ACER palmatum Beni Shichihenge
6-12'h 5-6'p SUN TO SHADE
(Japanese Maple) Bluish green with strong white margins.
White is blushed with pink orange, becoming orange brown
later in summer. Upright habit, slow growing. Good
companion, can be containered.
ACER palmatum Chitose yama
6-12'h 3'p SUN TO SHADE
(Japanese Maple) Deeply divided red form, new leaves are
pale crimson, open to rich purple red. Does not color well in
deep shade. Bronze green to dark green summer color. Fall
color is bright crimson. Mounding habit, good in container,
and bonsai
ACER palmatum Japanese Sunrise
15-21'h 5-6'p SUN TO SHADE
(Japanese Maple) Known for its colorful winters shoots which
are light red on upper exposed side and orange yellow
underneath. Leaves emerge yellow green, becoming light
green for summer. Fall colors are yellow gold with crimson
tones. Upright habit.
ACER palmatum Katsura
12-18'h 4-5'p SUN TO SHADE
(Japanese Maple) Striking spring growth, leaves are pale
yellow orange, margins are brighter orange. Summer color
show leaves turning into a light to yellow green. Fall colors are
bright yellow and orange. Upright habit, good contained or
bonsai.
ACER palmatum Nishiki gawa
12-18'h 5-6'p SUN TO SHADE
(Japanese Pine bark Maple) Outstanding rough pine like bark
with age. Spring color is light green with light shading of red.
Summer color is bright green and yellow in the fall. Upright
habit, good bonsai.
ACER palmatum Omure yama
12-18'h 4-5'p SUN TO SHADE
(Japanese Maple) Upright form with cascading habit, and
rounded out canopy with age. New foliage has a bright orange
cast, summer is brilliant green, fall color is gold and crimson
combinations. Good companion plant, good containered.
ACER palmatum Oregon Sunset
12-18'h 3'p SUN TO SHADE
(Japanese Maple) Red foliage and small neat, compact,
rounded bush habits. Good for the small landscape and for
containers. Outstanding spring and fall color. Leaves
emerge red, to plum red and in fall a vivid sunset red for color.
Good companion.
ACER palmatum Orido-nishiki
5-6'p
ACER palmatum Peaches and Cream
6-12'h 4-5'p SHADE
(Japanese Maple) Spring foliage emerges cream to greenish
cream, with soft rose-red. Remains pink-edged in summer
with veins contrasting deep green. Fall color leaf ranges from
yellow to buff with darker tips. Round habit, good container and
companion.
ACER palmatum Pixie
3-6'h 4-5'p SUN TO SHADE
(Japanese Maple) Dwarf red, deeply cut lobes, leaves emerge
bright pink red, becoming a deep red in summer, turning
scarlet fire red in fall. Round habit, good container or rockery
plant.
ACER palmatum Sango Kaku
15'h 10'w 4-5'p PART SHADE
(Coral Bark Japanese Maple) Brilliant coral fall and winter
color on young stems. Yellow with red overtone fall foliage.
Upright habit.
ACER palmatum Tsuma gaki
12'h x 12'w 4'p PART SHADE
(Tsuma gaki or Red Nail Japanese Maple) In spring, delicately
drooping chartreuse leaves are boldly tipped with red. By
summer they transform into an eye catching sight with wide,
deep red margins, and light cream centers. Small rounded
habit.
ACER palmatum Ukigumo
6-12'h 4-5'p SHADE
(Japanese Maple) The name means 'floating clouds'. Pastel
tones blend in subtle combinations. Light green with faint
shading of pink dotted with white. Slow grower, upright habits,
good container plant.
ACER trifolium
15' h 10' w 6-7'bb SUN
This rare species, native to Manchuria and Korea, this
beautiful exfoliating bark in colors of tan to cinnamon-brown
and fall color ranging from yellow to red.
AESCULUS carnea Briotii
18-35’ h 18-35’ w 4'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Ruby Red Horse Chestnut) Round growth habit. Spectacular
red flowers. Dark green leaves turn yellow in the fall.
AMELANCHIER leaves Spring Flurry
20-25'h x 12'w 6'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Serviceberry) White spring flowers. Black fruit. Orange fall
color.
BETULA Royal Frost
30-40’ h 15-20’ w 6'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Royal Frost Birch) Rich burgundy foliage from spring through
summer. Yellow-orange to red fall color. Attractive cinnamon
to white bark.
CARAGANA arborescens Pendula
6-8' h 3-6' w 4'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Weeping Pea shrub Std.) Graceful small accent tree with
weeping branches. Very hardy and fast growing. Grafted on
either 3' or 4' stem. Yellow flowers in spring.
CARAGANA arborescens Walker
3-6’ h 3-5’ w 4'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Walker Weeping Pea shrub Standard) Pendulous growth
habit. Very finely cut, soft green leaves gives a fern-like effect.
Bright yellow pea-like flowers in the spring. Grafted on a 4’
stem. Very hardy.
CERCIDIPHYLLLUM japonicum Morika Weeping
12' h 10' w 5'p SUN
(Morika Weeping Katsura tree) A rare, weeping form differing
from 'Pendula' in having slightly larger leaves which have a
distinctive puckered habit. Grown as a tree form with the
branches descending.
CERCIDIPHYLLLUM japonicum pendula
12'h x 10'w 5'p SUN
(Weeping Katsura) Smaller leaves than Morika. Leaves have
caramel scent in fall. Amber fall foliage.
CERCIDIPHYLLLUM japonicum Red Fox
35'h x 25'w 5'p SUN
(Katsura) Leaves emerge a burgundy color changing to blue-
green. Amber fall foliage with caramel scent.
CERCIS canadensis Forest Pansy
20'h 20'w 8'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Forest Pansy Redbud) Small pea-like pink flowers smother
the branches in spring and are followed by lovely maroon
heart-shaped foliage. Good fall color.
CERCIS canadensis Lavender Twist
6-8' h 5-8' w 6'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Lavender Twist Weeping Redbud) Unique new Redbud with
a profusion of lavender-pink flowers in spring preceding dark
green, heart-shaped foliage. Distinctive zigzagging trunk.
CORNUS kousa Milky Way
20-30'h 20-30w 3'p SUN TO PART SHADE SUMMER
(Milky Way Dogwood) This plant is extremely floriferous and
sets a very heavy crop of pinkish-red fruit. Sometimes flowers
so profusely, that the foliage is obscured by the creamy white
bracts.
CORYLUS avellana Red Majestic Std.
10-12'h x 10-12'w 4'p SUN
(Red Harry Lauder's Walking Stick) You love Harry Lauder's
Walking Stick, now imagine one with deep red leaves! You
wont be able to resist anymore.
COTINUS coggyria Ancot
6-8'w 6-8'h 30"p SUN SUMMER
(Golden Spirit Smoke Bush) Unique spring foliage ranges
from lime green to brilliant gold. Excellent fall color in shades
of coral, orange and red.
COTINUS coggyria Pop's Pink Champagne
15’ h 12’ w 5-6'bb SUN SUMMER
(Pop’s Pink Champagne Smoke Tree) This selection of
Smoke tree was named in 1988 for Eldon Evans who field
selected it for consistent floriferous habit and light
mauve foliage. Pink summer flowers. Orange/Red fall foliage.
COTINUS coggyria Royal Purple
15’ h 12’ w 5-6'bb SUN SUMMER
(Royal Purple Smoke Tree) Dusty pink summer flowers.
Purple leaves all summer. Orange/red fall foliage.
COTINUS coggyria Velvet Cloak
10'h x 10'w 3'p SUN SUMMER
(Velvet Cloak Smokebush) Upright spreading shrub with dark
purple leaves throughout summer. Fall color can be
spectacular reddish purple. Midsummer flower display is very
showy.
COTINUS coggyria Young Lady
6-8'h x 6-8'w 30"p SUN TO PART SHADE SUMMER
(Young Lady Smoke Bush) This green-leafed variety seems to
be perpetually in bloom. Starts to flower at a very early age.
Excellent orange-red fall color.
EUONYMUS Turkestan
5-6' h 3-5' w 4'p SUN TO SHADE
(Turkestan Euonymus Std.) Excellent top-grafted plant with
slightly weeping branches of dark green leaves. Brilliant
scarlet red fall color and showy fruit.
FAGUS sylvatica Purple Fountain
30’ h 10’ w 7'bb SUN
(Purple Weeping beech) Graceful narrow habit with strong
central leader.
FAGUS sylvatica Purpurea Pendula
8’ h 10’ w 3'bb SUN
(Purple Weeping beech) This strictly weeping cultivar is a real
beauty. Its flexible branches can be trained to grow anyway
you like, or just let its weeping habit arch and sprawl to create
a large dark purple-black mound.
FAGUS sylvatica Rohan Obelisk
30' h 10' w 7'bb SUN
(Rohan Obelisk Beech) Dark purple, narrow, columnar habit,
Vigorous growth but with a more refined, compact habit
compared with 'Dawyck Purple'
FAGUS sylvatica Roseo-marginata
30’ h 20' w 4-5'bb SUN
(Tricolor Beech) Striking green leaves marked with white and
edged pink. Leaf color most intense in spring.
GINKGO biloba Tubiformis Std.
5-9'h x 3'w 5'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Tubiformus Ginkgo Std.) Imagine a regular fan-shaped
Ginkgo leaf rolled up in tube form. The foliage is a nice shade
of light green, changing to golden-yellow in the fall.
GYMNOCLADUS dioicus (Kentucky Coffee Tree)
50'h x 35'w 5'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Kentucky Coffee Tree) Huge fans of doubly compound green
leaves emerge in spring to cast filtered shade. Drought and
air pollution tolerant.
HIBISCUS syriacus Blue Bird
3-7’ h 3-6’ w 4'p SUN SUMMER
(Blue Bird Rose of Sharon) Upright growth habit. Large,
single violet-blue flowers with dark red centers. Grafted on a
2-4’ stem
HIBISCUS syriacus Blushing Bride Std.
3-7'h x 3-6'w 4'p SUN SUMMER
(Rose of Sharon Std.) Large, double flowers with deep
burgundy centers and yellow stamens are very showy in late
summer.
HIBISCUS syriacus Hamabo
3-7’ h 3-6’ w 4'p SUN SUMMER
(Hamabo Rose of Sharon Std.) Showy single pale pink flowers
with boldly feathered red centers. Grafted on a 2-4’ stem.
HIBISCUS syriacus Lucy Std.
3-7'h x 3-6'w 4'p SUN SUMMER
(Lucy Rose of Sharon) Prominently displayed atop a 2' to 4'
stem, a continuous show of large double red flowers bloom
form late summer into fall.
HIBISCUS syriacus Woodbridge
3-7’ h 3-6’ w 4'p SUN SUMMER
(Woodbridge Rose of Sharon Std.) Large, single pink flowers
with vivid red centers and ruffled petals bloom in late summer
on this exotic looking shrub, grafted atop a 2-4' stem.
HYDRANGEA paniculata Pink Diamond
6-9’ h 3-6’ w 4'p SUN TO PART SHADE
SUMMER
(Pink Diamond Hydrangea) Rounded growth habit. Large,
solid panicles bloom freely in July and August. Flowers open
a creamy-white and transform into a deep pink-burgundy color
MALUS Golden Raindrops
18'h x 15'w 7'bb SUN
(Golden Raindrops Crabapple) Upright, vase shaped habit.
White flowers in spring followed with golden yellow fruit.
Glossy green leaves are deeply cut and provide and overall
fine texture. Reported to be Japanese Beetle resistant.
MALUS Louisa
15'h x 12'w 7'bb SUN SPRING
(Louisa Crabapple) Weeping habit, pink flowers, and yellow
fruit. Excellent green foliage, good disease resistance.
MALUS Red Jade
12’ h 10' w 5.5'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Red Jade Crabapple) White blossoms cover this weeping
tree in the spring. Foliage is glossy green. Yields an
outstanding display of red apples in the fall.
MALUS Royal Raindrops
20'h x 15'w 7'bb SUN SPRING
(Royal Raindrops Crabapple) Cutleaf, red foliage selection is
very attractive. Single, purplish-pink flower in spring contrast
well against the new reddish-purple foliage. Fruit is red.
RHUS typhina Bailtiger
6'h 6'w 2'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Tiger Eye's Cutleaf Stag horn Sumac) Beautiful new golden-
leaved cutleaf stag horn sumac. New leaves are at first
chartreuse, then change to yellow, carried atop fuzzy stems of
rose-pink. Vivid yellow, orange and scarlet fall color.
ROBINIA pseudoacacia Lace Lady (Twisty Baby)
6-10'h 9'w 5'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Twisty Baby Dwarf Black Locust Std) Novelty Black Locust
standard with lacy foliage and twisted, contorted shoots.
Artistic form adds summer and winter interest to the garden.
SALIX caprea Pendula
5-6’ h 3-6’ w 5'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Weeping Pussy Willow Standard) A small attractive weeping
tree with silvery, woolly catkins. Top-grafted at a 4-5’ level.
SALIX integra Hakuro Nishiki
7-10' h 3-6' w 5'p SUN
(Hakuro Nishiki Willow std.) Translucent, white leaves adorn
bright pink branchlets. Leaf blades are strongly mottled with
bright green and white variegation. Pinkish new growth.
Grafted on a 4' stem.
SYRINGA juliana Hers
4-6’ h 3-6’ w 5'p SUN SPRING
(Weeping Lilac Standard) Weeping growth habit. Small,
delicately leaved, weeping ornamental variety. Deliciously
fragrant, pendulous light mauve flowers. Sporadic
summer bloom.
SYRINGA reticulata Golden Eclipse
13-23’ h 8-13’ w 6'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Golden Eclipse Tree Lilac) Excellent resistance to sunburn.
Creamy white flowers in late spring. The edge of the leaf
gradually turns to bright gold, and with the dark green
“shadow” in the center of the leaf, gives the illusion of an
eclipse.
SYRINGA reticulata Ivory Silk
13-23’ h 8-13’ w 8'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Ivory Silk Tree Lilac) Compact, dense growth habit. Medium
sized tree. Creamy-white flowers in late spring. Excellent
specimen
SYRINGA vulgaris Marie Frances
4-7’ h 2-3’ w 5'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Marie Frances Lilac Standard) Oval growth habit. Soft, clear
pink, fragrant flowers adorn this plant. This new semi-dwarf
variety is grafted on a 3-4’ stem.
SYRINGA x. Bailbelle Std.
5-7'h x 5-7'w 5'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Tinkerbelle Lilac Std.) Highly ornamental shrub, top grafted on
a 3' stem, with trusses of burgundy colored buds which open
to lavender-pink blooms with spicy fragrance.
VIBURNUM x. caricephalum
6-8’ h 3-6’ w 5'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Fragrant Snowball Viburnum Standard) Upright, rounded
growth habit. Deciduous standard, branches tipped with waxy,
white “snowball” clusters in spring. Intense, spicy fragrance.
2008 Plant List Ornamental Trees