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Redmond Linden
Redmond Linden The Redmond Linden tree, 'Tilia americana 'Redmond', is a valuable tree for street planting. Redmond has the largest leaves of the Lindens and its dense foliage is glossy green with bright yellow autumn color. The leaves are heart shaped and can be 8 inches long and six inches wide. Its form is very triangular. This tree was voted 2000 Urban Tree of the Year by the Society of Municipal Arborists. The tree is pyramidal when young but develops into a striking specimen with an upright, oval canopy atop a tall, straight trunk. The lower branches on the species remain on the tree and gently drape toward the ground before sweeping up in a gentle curve. In June, the trees produce abundant, two to three-inch wide clusters of very fragrant, light yellow blooms which are extremely attractive to bees. This tree needs a lot of space to thrive. * Shade Tree * Fragrant Flowers * Large Tree
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Chinkapin Oak - Sale Price: $59.95 The Chinkapin Oak tree, Quercus muehlenbergii, is the limestone equivalent of the chestnut oak, occurring as a dominant species on rocky alkaline uplands. This is not a fussy tree and it will adapt too many soil types! This oak is also known as bray oak, chestnut oak, rock chestnut oak, yellow oak and rock oak. This oak tree is also sometimes commonly called yellow chestnut oak. Chinkapin oak is a medium sized deciduous oak of the white oak group that typically grows 40-60’ tall with an open globular crown. The fruits are small oval acorns with scaly cups that extend to approximately 1/2 the acorn length. Acorns are valued food for a variety of wildlife. Chinkapin oak trees have narrow, shiny green leaves that have coarse marginal teeth. Leaves somewhat resemble the leaves of chestnut (Castanea) whose nut is sometimes called a chinquapin, hence the common name of this oak. Its acorn is sweet and edible. The thin leaves provide light shade. Fall color is variable, but it usually displays shades of yellow and brown. Chinkapin is not used extensively as an ornamental tree, although it is quite tolerant of tougher sites. It grows best on medium acid to moderately alkaline (4.5 to 7.2 pH), well drained-soils. * Heat tolerant * Drought tolerant * Widely adaptable |
| Lombardy Poplar - Sale Price: $69.85 Fast-Growing Wind Break The Lombardy Poplar is a fast-growing deciduous tree. Save winter heating costs by planting a few as a windbreak or ensure your privacy with a natural, living fence. From the first year you plant your Lombardy Poplar you’ll be amazed by its growth and appearance. Watch as it its branches seem to stretch toward the sky at a rate of 1-5 feet each year! Plant them 5’ to 8’ apart and absorb the beauty of the Lombardy’s summer display. Stand anywhere in your yard on a breezy day and relax to the pure music of nature that only its dancing leaves can compose. You’ll be charmed by the silvery underside of its bright green, heart-shaped leaves catch the light in the radiant sun. The cool slide into autumn brings with it refreshing shades of yellow as your Lombardy sheds its summer coat in preparation for winter. The Lombardy has become one of the most popular trees in America. It was introduced into the United States for its ornamental properties and as a useful windbreak. Several types of birds enjoy nesting in its branches for the protection it provides. Many feel that the Lombardy have an elegant appearance with their slender, columnar shape that can reach more than 60 feet into the sky. It will likewise grace your home with its dignity and charm. * Fast-Growing* Hardy |
| Crape Myrtle - Red - Sale Price: $78.50 Colorful, Hardy Ornamental The Crape Myrtle is a deciduous small tree or shrub that provides brilliant color all summer long. Plant one in your ornamental bed or anywhere you’d enjoy an enduring splash of color. The best feature of the Crape Myrtle is certainly the stunning scarlet performance it enacts each year. Beginning in early summer and continuing into the fall, your Crape Myrtle will dazzle you with its clusters of crimson blossoms that appear as fiery plumes at the tips of its branches. The crepe-like flowers are delicate and robust at the same time, and sure to turn the heads of any passer-by. Crape Myrtle grows 10-20 feet in height with an 8-10 foot spread. It won’t give you any trouble if you chose to prune it to a small shape, and it’s drought tolerant and quite hardy. You’ll love how the Crape Myrtle seems to be always awash in color. Even the leaves start out as a charming bronze in the spring. They then transition into a verdant green that endures throughout the summer months. When fall arrives your Myrtle will once again immerse itself in color as its leaves transform into brilliant reds and yellows. The fruits begin as a green capsule that eventually turns black and often remains on the bare branches into winter, giving your Crape Myrtle the delightful appearance of a decorated tree. The Crape Myrtle has something to offer whatever the season, and it will certainly offer you enjoyment for years to come. * Year round color* Hardy |
| Yoshino Flowering Cherry - Sale Price: $99.95 Beautiful, fragrant flowering cherry tree The Yoshino Cherry Tree (Prunus x yedoensis) is so beautiful and graceful that it’s the star of The Cherry Blossom Festivals in Washington, DC and Macon, GA. No need to travel though, you can enjoy the show right outside your window. The Yoshino Cherry Tree will announce the arrival of spring when all of its pink buds burst open. The young blooms are a pale pink then mature to white with a slight pink hue. The clusters of flowers are so bright they almost glow. While the sight of your Yoshino in bloom is stunning, the fragrance is not to be missed. Light spring breezes will carry the rich almond scent softly through your yard. As the petals drift away, green leaves and small, shiny black fruit appears. The birds will delight in the tree’s fruit during the summer months bringing the tree to life. When summer gives way to fall, the glossy dark green foliage turns a deep golden-orange. Your Yoshino Cherry Tree will perform best with full sun in any well drained soil and would be beautiful as an accent tree. This versatile tree would also be perfect near a deck or patio for shade and breathtaking planted in a row. No matter where it’s planted the Yoshino Cherry Tree will be a show stopper. * Stunning blooms* Adaptable* Drought resistant |
| London Sycamore - Sale Price: $64.25 Fast Growing Shade Tree with Ornamental Bark The London Sycamore, also known as the London Plane Tree, is a fast growing shade tree with ornamental features. One would look great in your yard where there’s significant space for it to branch out. Quite possibly the best ornamental feature of your London Sycamore is the ornamental bark. White to green patches appears on the trunk, resembling a “camouflage” pattern. Large patches of bark may peel off at various times as well, contributing to the unique affect. Your London Sycamore will grow 85-100 feet in a fraction of the time it takes other trees, and its rounded crown can spread to 80 feet. The vibrant green, star-shaped leaves contribute to its ability to provide excellent shade, and their autumn yellow color does its part to dress up your yard for fall. London Sycamores are hardy, so you can be pretty confident that planting one in your yard won’t require a lot of time or effort from you. They tolerate many conditions and even transplant well. For a Fast growing shade tree that requires little or no care, but provides some lovely ornamental features, try a London Sycamore. * Fast-growing * Ornamental bark * Fall color |
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