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American Sycamore
American Sycamore Massive, Fast-Growing Shade Tree The American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) is one of the largest and oldest North American native trees. Its exceptionally rapid growth and immense size makes it an excellent choice as a central focal point in your yard or perhaps as a border tree. It’s tolerant of air pollution, so this tree would even thrive on a city lot. Sycamores can be massive, growing to over 100 feet tall and with a crown of 70 feet in diameter. They have the largest diameter of any American hardwood, in some cases growing over 10 feet. This spectacular tree’s symmetrical canopy will provide you with a cool spot to sit through those hot summer days in a fraction of the time other shade trees require. The white bark of the Sycamore tends to peel off in places, creating a unique mottled look that is sure to draw attention to your yard in any season. Many people consider them self-pruning as you will rarely see the unsightly dead branches common to the canopies of other landscape trees. The unneeded wood from your Sycamore will even make excellent mulch for your flower beds. Native Americans used Sycamores for many medicinal purposes, and the seed balls are prized by crafters today. The Sycamore decorates itself for winter with 1 inch brown spiky balls hanging from 3-6 inch “threads”. These seed balls will appear all over your tree. In the spring they will fall to the ground, ready to be made into holiday ornaments, wreaths, bird feeders…whatever your imagination can create. With an expected age of 250 years or more, planting a Sycamore is like leaving a legacy for the generations to come. * Fast-Growing* Massive size* Long lived* Decorative seed pods
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Sassafras Tree - Sale Price: $96.35 A Fragrant Tree with Many Uses The Sassafras tree is a medium-sized tree valued for its many unique features. It starts out with a shrub-like appearance, so would do well in a naturalized area of your landscape or a backyard setting. The overwhelming positive feature of this tree in one word is “fragrant”. You’ll love the green-yellow flowers that appear in the spring. Their gentle sweetness will draw the attention of bees and butterflies from miles around. It’s one of the few trees that’s attracts the Spicebush Swallowtail butterfly. You’ll marvel at the adorable mitten-shaped leaves that emit a delightful scent when crushed in your hand. Even the twigs and bark, resplendent in their rich mahogany hues, are aromatic. Your entire Sassafras tree is a study in beauty and scent! When fall arrives, you’ll enjoy watching birds and other wildlife flock to the tiny dark blue berries that stand upright on red stalks from your tree’s branches. The mitten leaves will transform your autumn landscape with variations of red to yellow before relaxing into winter’s rest. Your Sassafras is an amazing tree with a rich history in lore and uses. Native Americans used the tree extensively, and many people still do today. It’s often called the “root beer tree” because of the flavor it produces, especially when made into a tea. The leaves are dried, crushed and used in recipes such as traditional gumbo, candies and jelly. The Sassafras tree can grow to 70 feet and has an irregular crown. It’s considered pest free and hardy. Plant one today and treat yourself to years of fragrant beauty and fascinating benefits. * Fragrant features * Spring and fall color * Pest free |
| Russian Olive - Sale Price: $19.95 Uncommon Silver Ornamental – Great Windbreak The Russian Olive is often grown as an ornamental shrub for its unique silver foliage. It would be stunning in your yard as a background shrub or accent next to plants of deeper colors. The silver hues of the Russian Olive are sure to be a focal point in your yard wherever you plant it. Imagine for a moment walking into your summer yard with a silvery-leaved bush amid the common plantings. Nothing will draw your eye like the uncommon color of silver among the trees and flowers. The secret to the unique appearance of the Russian Olive is the unique scaly layer that covers the 3-inch long, ½ wide grey-green linear leaves. When kissed by the afternoon sun, those leaves almost seem to sparkle! Most people value the Russian Olive for the silvery accent, but it also has spring and fall interest. Your Russian Olive will tantalize your senses each year with its succulent spring scent. This spring splendor is brought to you by the abundance of yellow-kissed, small white flowers that cover the Russian Olive as it prepares for the fruit that gives it its distinctive name. The fruit of the Russian Olive is silvery-scaled and a ½ inch olive-like shape. It can be sweet to sweet-tart depending upon the growing conditions, and is delicious eaten raw or made into preserves. Wildlife love it as well, so be sure to time your harvest carefully or they’ll beat you to it. Russian Olives grow 15-20 feet with an equal spread. They are a fast-growing shrub with a rounded, if somewhat irregular shape, but easily adapt to pruning if you prefer a particular form. A Russian Olive gives you a lot of versatility. You can prune it, transplant it or just leave it alone. Your Russian Olive is extremely hardy and tolerant of many conditions, giving you a carefree plant for your landscape. * Unique silver ornamental* Edible fruit* Fragrant flowers* Hardy |
| Weeping Cherry - Sale Price: $49.95 Fast-Growing Outstanding Ornamental The Weeping Cherry is a spectacular, fast-growing tree of uncommon beauty. It’s small enough to fit neatly into almost any spot in your yard. Wherever you put it though, it’s sure to become a focal point of attention for its unique, year-round characteristics. The Weeping Cherry grows 20-30 feet tall with a 20-25 foot spread. You’ll find that it’s very easy to grow and tolerant of many conditions other trees would balk at. It’s a popular ornamental, chosen for its manner of downward growth that seems to gently cascade toward the earth from a central crown. When spring arrives, you’ll be astonished by the Weeping Cherry’s stunning display as a multitude of flowers seem to spill forth. Your neighbors will share in the show as a deluge of delicate pink raindrops seem to flood over the tree’s sides in a downrush of exquisite natural beauty. When the flowers have passed, the 3-inch lance-shaped leaves will be revealed, displaying a glossy dark green color that will maintain their verdant intensity all summer long. The fall brings even more color as yellow to red leaves adorn your tree. Look closely to see tiny ebony fruit that is inconspicuous to you but the wildlife will definitely take notice of. As impressive as the spring, summer and fall appearance of your tree is, some people find they appreciate the winter most. During the winter months your tree will truly stand out amid the other landscape plantings as the bare branches trail to the ground seeming to weep at the loss of the summer sun. The Weeping Cherry is highly prized by homeowners, and it’s easy to see why. With such outstanding qualities, hardy temperament and fast-growing nature the Weeping Cherry is a must-have for any landscape. * Outstanding ornamental qualities* Fast-growing* Hardy |
| Theves Poplar - Sale Price: $64.20 Fast Growing and Long Lived Poplar The Theves Poplar is a fast growing deciduous tree. Plant a few to accent the entrance of your home or perhaps post some as sentries along your driveway. They also make a wonderful privacy hedge. Your Theves Poplar can grow more than six feet in the first year! It can reach 75 feet at maturity with a 10 foot spread. It grows in a dramatic manner, with a narrow upright thrust like a spire reaching into the sky. A charming feature of your Theves Poplar is that the oval dark green leaves have a silvery underside. This creates a flashing effect in the breeze that will draw your eye from wherever you’re standing in your yard. The bark of your Theves Poplar also has an ornamental quality with its whitish hue that is especially attractive in the winter when the leaves have gone. The autumn color of your Poplar is a muted yellow that although not as spectacular as other fall colors, tends to stand out because of the tall columnar effect of the tree. Your Theves Poplar is a hybrid of the Lombardy Poplar. It’s hardier and has superior longevity to the Lombardy, living up to 80 years in some instances. It resists many more diseases and insects too, and is tolerant of many conditions. If you have allergy sufferers in your home, they’ll especially appreciate its pollen-free nature. For a Poplar with a variety of unique features above and beyond the usual Poplar trees, the Theves is an outstanding choice. * Fast-Growing * Long-lived * Ornamental features * Hardy |
| Cottonwood - Siouxland - Sale Price: $64.25 Fast-Growing Landscape Tree The Siouxland Cottonwood is a fast growing tree that would look great in a stand along a driveway or border, or as an accent tree. If you don’t like the fluffy fall seeds of poplars, then the Siouxland Cottonwood may be for you. The Siouxland is a male cultivar of the Cottonwood, so doesn’t produce seed. It still has all the endearing features of the Cottonwood, but without the mess. Extremely fast growing, hardy and easy to care for, the Siouxland will provide you with years of carefree beauty. The Siouxland can grow to a majestic 70 feet tall with a spread of 40 feet. Its grey/whitish bark gives a distinctive flair, and the heart-shaped leaves rustle on the slightest of breeze. The foliage is a light green with a lighter green or even silvery shade on the underside. This aids it in catching the sun’s rays and drawing the eye as it dances on the wind. In the fall that dancing foliage turns to a delightful yellow shade before winter enforces its time of rest. The Siouxland is a Cottonwood sure to please. It’s a no-mess, no-fuss tree that will provide you years of beauty and enjoyment. * Fast-Growing * Seedless * Hardy * Fall color |
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