Royal Empress

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Southern Magnolia - Sale Price: $85.65 The Southern Magnolia tree, ‘Magnolia grandiflora’. They don’t call this “grandiflora” for nothing: it’s royalty among trees in the South. People treasure their Magnolias for their magnificent strength, fantastically fragrant blossoms and their incomparable beauty. The Southern Magnolia seems to be especially fond of Georgia, where it is prolific and grows particularly well. With its polished evergreen foliage and inescapable perfume, this is one of the most breathtaking native trees for Southern landscapes. It will readily adapt to most soils, moisture fluctuations and light conditions, though it prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil and plenty of sun. Pest problems are virtually non-existent. This tree will provide a pleasing background for shrubs, particularly needle evergreens. It should be planted where lowest branches can grow to the ground because it is difficult to grow anything underneath. Zones 6-10. Flowering Tree Fragrant Flowers Evergreen

Redspire Pear - Sale Price: $99.90 The Redspire Flowering Pear, 'Pyrus calleryana Redspire, produces beautiful large white flowers in early spring. The flowers are larger than Bradford or Aristocrat flowering pears. The leaves emerge as red/purple and then turn a glossy green with a red tinge. The leaves turn to a yellow/orange color for an awesome fall display. The Redspire Flowering Pear develops small, pea sized reddish fruits that are attractive to birds and other wildlife. The fruits are quite persistent and may hang for up to a year. This tree has many uses including lawns, buffer strips, median strip plantings, small shade tree, specimen and as a residential street tree. The Redspire provides 3 seasons of interest: spring flowers, glossy summer foliage and spectacular fall color. It is tolerant of pollution, compacted soils, restricted rooting areas, drought and heat. * Early Spring Flowers * Shade Tree * Fall Color

River Birch - Sale Price: $41.95 Grow the hardy, fast growing Birch in almost any state. The River Birch (Betula nigra) is the most planted Birch in the United States and the best one for hot climates. It is a tree that has something to offer for every season. Famous for its peeling bark which is beautiful all year. The light tan outer layer peeling back to reveal beautiful salmon and cinnamon colored patches beneath is truly stunning in the winter. The graceful branches and the colorful, textured bark are sure to brighten even the darkest winter day. In the spring your River Birch will awake to grow new light green leaves and female catkins that stand up on the ends of the branches. As the leaves mature in the summer they are a beautiful, shiny, dark green almost diamond shaped leaf. The River Birch will transform again in the fall. The male catkins will emerge dripping from the branches and the leaves will turn a brilliant butter-yellow, sure to light up any landscape. The River Birch is the hardiest of all Birches. It’s a fast growing, trouble free tree that is sure to delight in every season. * Immune to the Bronze Birch Borer* Fast growing (up to 3 feet a year)* Tolerant to wet soil

Arborvitae - North Pole - Sale Price: $59.95 Thuja North Pole, Thuja occidentalis 'Art Boe', is an extremely hardy evergreen that is resistant to winter burn, and creates an all season interest with its dark green foliage. It is one of the newest Proven Winners evergreen shrubs! This North Pole arborvitae is narrower than ‘Smaraged’, and its columnar shape adds a vertical, dramatic border to any landscape. North Pole needs regular watering, weekly, or more often in extreme heat. This thuja is at home in a formal or casual landscape; great to use as a screen in small places, or even in a container. Use North Pole as a specimen, or at water’s edge or near a bog. This easy to grow Arborvitae may be planted in full sun to part shade and normally needs no pruning; may be pruned in late fall. North Pole prefers well drained moist soils. It is suggested that a controlled release fertilizer be applied in the spring. This plant exhibits good resistance to breakage from ice or snow accumulations. Any gardener will love North Pole with its truly narrow columnar growing habit, low maintenance, and requiring little if any pruning! * Columnar form * Container plant * Low maintenance

American Elm - Sale Price: $92.75  Fast Growing, Long Lived Tree The American Elm is a large deciduous tree. It would make an impressive street or shade tree for your front yard. The American Elm is the largest Elm in the United States. It can reach 130 feet in height and has an elegant vase shape with a broad, rounded crown. It’s fast-growing so you won’t have to wait as long as with some other trees for your shade tree to mature. The American Elm is also long-lived, with some reported being as old as 300 years. Think of the legacy you will provide for your children and grandchildren by planting an Elm in the yard! Your American Elm provides ornamental interest for every season The six inch deciduous leaves are ovate shaped with toothed edges, their dark green color a vibrant addition to the summer surroundings. Small green flowers form in spring, and although you’re not likely to notice them, the bees, butterflies and other pollinators of your yard certainly will. As the leaves begin to form, the flowers will turn from their subtle beauty to the Elm seed. Single, and surrounded by a flat, oval paper-like membrane, the seeds provide beneficial sustenance for birds and small mammals. In the fall, your American Elm’s foliage transforms to a pleasing yellow. Even in the coldest of seasons, when most trees provide little of interest, the dark grey and deeply furrowed bark of your Elm will present a pleasing feature for the winter landscape. The American Elm is a hardy tree tolerant of drought and urban conditions. It won’t cost you a lot of time or effort to maintain, and will provide many years of shade and beauty for your yard. * Fast-growing* Long-lived* Hardy