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May Day Tree - Sale Price: $107.05 The May Day Tree, Prunus padus 'European Bird Cherry', is one of the first trees to leaf out in spring. European Bird Cherry is generally described as a perennial tree or shrub and has dark-green summer foliage that turns yellow to red in fall. The white flowers are large and fragrant and appear in early May. They are borne in slender drooping clusters. It differs from other wild and garden cherries in having flowers in long cylindrical spikes. The fruit is black, about 1/3” or less, and taken by the birds. This low-branched tree is rounded to about 15-20’. May Day Tree is available in clump form. The European Bird Cherry has a moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a moderate growth rate. Prune the May Day plant after flowering is finished as the flowers appear on old wood. This small-fruited cherry tree is frequented or fed on by birds! Early, large, fragrant flowers!

Red Flowering Dogwood - Sale Price: $121.35 It offers color for every season.  The Red Flowering Dogwood Tree (Cornus Florida, Cherokee Chief) is a traditional dogwood in an exceptional color that offers year-round interest. You will know that spring has truly arrived when your Red Flowering Dogwood leaps into action.  Gorgeous deep pink to ruby red blooms will cover the tree starting before the leaves appear and lasting long after other spring bloomers quit.  To add to this spectacular show the new foliage starts out red then matures to a glossy emerald green. The red and green leaves form the most perfect backdrop to the pink and crimson blossoms that last well into the season. As proof of their beauty, The Dogwood Festival in Atlanta, GA brings visitors from far and wide to celebrate this trees brilliant flowering period.  In fall your Red Flowering Dogwood will transform again. Its leaves turn stunning shades of bright scarlet, burgundy and amber. Sure to brighten even the furthest corner of your yard. The Red Flowering Dogwood will start to shed its leaves in late fall when glossy, ruby red fruit will be revealed.  Not only will the branches provide a feast for songbirds, they will also be a wonderful addition to you winter décor. The Red Flowering Dogwoods size makes it easy to add to any landscape. Plant it near a patio or window where you can enjoy it all year long.  * Deer resistant* Drought tolerant* Pest and disease resistant* Patio Tree

Satomi Dogwood - Sale Price: $37.95 Unique Dogwood with Spring and Fall Interest The Satomi Dogwood is an outstanding ornamental for spring color and fall interest.  It would look terrific in the center of a garden bed with lower plants to compliment it.  It could also stand alone in your front yard as a focal point to draw the eye.  This is a great choice for your yard as the spring blooms come a bit later in the season.  When your other spring-blooming plants are beginning to fade, your Dogwood will just be getting started.  This extension of your yard’s spring glory will begin with clusters of 4-peteled delicate pink flowers that stand out amid the landscape plantings.  As the blooms fade, the pointed, ovate leaves become prominent giving your Dogwood a lush green appearance for the summer months.  As fall approaches you’ll see your Dogwood’s foliage change to a deep red that will certainly stand out amid the usual lighter red hues. Satomi dogwoods grow to around 25 feet in height with an equal spread.  The multi-stemmed growth is horizontally-inclined, creating a lovely symmetry and low canopy.  The bark is grey and peeling which will draw your eye during the winter months.   In addition to the ornamental qualities of your Satomi Dogwood, you’ll enjoy the large, raspberry-like berries.  Birds will flock to your yard to enjoy a treat from your Dogwood, but you can also sample them for a unique, natural snack.  While not as tasty as other berries, the Dogwood berry is sometimes enjoyed primarily for its juice.   Satomi Dogwood has a lot to offer as an ornamental planting.  Year-round interest and even edible fruit for humans and wildlife make this an outstanding choice for your landscape. * Late spring display* Autumn color* Edible fruit

Kousa Dogwood - Sale Price: $96.35 Stunning Spring Display, Edible Fruit and Fall Color The Kousa Dogwood (Cornus kousa chinesis) is a deciduous tree with a specialized leaf system (bract), that creates a showy white appearance throughout the summer.  This tree would look stunning planted in small groupings along your home or as a focal point in your front yard.  Your Dogwood’s 4-inch, dark green leaves will appear in spring, but it’s in late spring when the real show begins.  Pointed bracts of 4-petaled white flowers will appear, giving this tree a unique show-stopping appearance.  As an added bonus, 1-inch, round red berries will begin to appear in the summer and be ready for a fall harvest.  Sweet and juicy, these berries are a favorite for wine makers, but can also be eaten straight from the tree.   As fall approaches, your Dogwood will transform from green to a vibrant red/burgundy splash of color for your landscape.  Even when those leaves have come and gone, your remaining berries will still dangle from the branches, like an early holiday display right in your yard. The Dogwood has a horizontal branching structure that reaches all the way to the base, forming a natural pyramidal shape.  It can reach heights of 15-30 ft and spread to 20 ft wide.  This particular Dogwood has a better disease tolerance than many other flowering Dogwoods, and is generally hardy and easy to care for.  Deer won’t like this tree, but birds certainly will…and so will you! * Unique spring/summer display* Edible fruit* Fall color

Autumn Olive - Sale Price: $78.50 Ornamental Shrub Attractive to Wildlife The Autumn Olive is an ornamental shrub that is great for wildlife.  Plant a few in a naturalized area of your landscape, or one in a sunny location of the yard where you can enjoy watching it progress through the seasons. There are several outstanding advantages of having an Autumn Olive in your yard, not least of which is that it’s an incredibly beautiful plant.  The leaves are 3-inches long and lance-shaped, creating a full and healthy appearance throughout the summer. Its bark is grey, but almost every other part of it is graced with silvery flakes. You’ll soon see that the silver effect is quite stunning, especially when its shimmering brilliance is captured by the morning sun.   In the spring your Autumn Olive will be one of the first plants to leaf out.  Once the leaves have made their appearance, tiny yellow flowers will appear.  You’ll certainly appreciate how the lovely blooms decorate your spring landscape, but it’s the heavenly scent that will most impress.  Even just one Autumn Olive in the yard is enough to infuse the entire area with its intoxicating aroma. In the fall, your Autumn Olive produces ½ inch berries.  As with most parts of your plant, the fruits are sprinkled with silvery highlights, an alluring contrast to their rich burgundy color.  Your berries will persist on the shrub into late winter, providing a beneficial supplement to your winter wildlife’s diet  Your Autumn Olive’s berries aren’t just for the wildlife.  They are a delicious sweet-tart treat rich in vitamins.  They are even higher in lycopene than tomatoes, which have been shown to promote prostrate health. Autumn Olive is a multi-stemmed, branching shrub that grows to about 15 feet tall.  It thrives in the sun but will tolerate shade and almost any soil conditions.  In fact, its roots have nitrogen-fixing symbiants so it is often used to help with poor soils. The Autumn Olive is an amazing shrub.  Beautiful, hardy and beneficial on many levels, the Autumn Olive is an outstanding addition to almost any landscape. * Unusual silver highlights* Spring scented flowers* Fall edible berries* Advantages for wildlife* Hardy