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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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Scotch Pine - Sale Price: $56.95 The Scotch Pine tree, Pinus Sylvestris, is a conifer that is a native of Europe and is widely used as a Christmas Tree! It is a fast growing, irregularly shaped tree. The evergreen foliage consists of short, twisted needles, which are bluish-green and often change to yellow-green in winter. Older trees have orange-colored bark in the crown. It is a very winter hardy tree and is well suited throughout the Great Plains and Southern Canada. It is known for its tolerance of poor soils that may be sandy, rocky, or of heavy clay! It can reach a height of six feet in six years with good care. When used in windbreaks, it should be placed in east or south inside rows and works best in partial shade to full sun. The Scotch Pine does best in well-drained soils and is adaptable to nearly all climates! It is a hardy tree that grows rapidly for a pine tree and tolerates prolonged drought. Thriving on neglect in full sun, Scotch Pine is grown in urban areas as an ornamental evergreen tree, in rural areas for erosion control, or for primary establishment. The Christmas tree or Scotch Pine tree is the perfect tree to beautify any yard! * Hardy * Christmas tree * Fast growing |
| Persimmon - Sale Price: $78.50 Ornamental Tree with Edible Fruit The persimmon is a deciduous ornamental tree with edible fruit. You could plant one in a side or back yard where you can enjoy the ornamental feature but not be bothered by dropping fruit on sidewalks or driveways. Your Persimmon tree has several outstanding features, including some of the most delightful little flowers you’ve ever seen. Tiny white, bell-shaped flowers dangle from the spring branches. You’ll love how the creamy white petals are adorably kissed with yellow at the tips, and emit a pleasing sweet fragrance. Another fascinating feature of your Persimmon tree is the dark grey ornamental bark. This is especially showy in the winter months when the leaves have fallen. As lovely as the flowers and bark are however, the Persimmon tree truly shines when its fall harvest begins. The Persimmon fruit starts out green, but slowly transitions to an orange/deep red shade. The 2- inch, round fruit has a sticky, sweet interior that is unique in its flavor and texture. Persimmon fruits are low in calories and fat, but high in fiber, vitamins and other nutrients. They can be eaten fresh or used in preserves and various other dishes. The shiny 2-6 inch ovate foliage is bright green on top with a paler underside, and fills out the rounded crown quite nicely. Those leaves will later transform to yellow, reds and purples in their fall glory. Persimmon trees are lovely ornamentals with outstanding fall fruit. The persimmon tree is, quite simply, a tree an attractive tree with many benefits. * Edible fruit * Spring flowers * Ornamental bark |
| Cedar - Fastigiata - Sale Price: $56.95 The Cedar Fastigiata, Cedrus atlantica 'Fastigiata', is an upright formed evergreen conifer with blue-green needles. It is a narrow, columnar selection with a mature width of only 10'. With this interesting and picturesque habit, it works well as a specimen or lawn tree. In optimum conditions, this pyramidal tree can reach up to 40’ tall and 10' wide. Placed in a good site, this can tree can grow up to 2 feet a year! This cedar prefers moist, deep soils, but is tolerant of dry, sandy soils and does best in full sun. Fastigiata is tolerant of pollution and urban conditions so makes a great tree for city parks. It may get considerable needle burn and injury during cold winters or when sited poorly in windy locations. Severely winter burned trees generally recover well if established. With its excellent and strong ascending branching habit, Fastigiata is a fantastic choice when something is needed for a very narrow area! * Blue needles * Columnar form * Pollution tolerant |
| Cleveland Flowering Pear - Sale Price: $99.99 Striking Spring and Fall Color in a Hardy Ornamental The Cleveland Pear (Pyrus calleryana) is a hardy ornamental tree with year-round appeal. Because this tree is more tall than broad, it nestles neatly into a narrow spot between other plants or looks great in rows along a street or sidewalk. Your Cleveland Pear is certain to surprise you with its colorful nature. It’s a moderate to fast grower, so in no time at all you’ll be enjoying its spectacular display. The spring flowers are so dense that they seem to blanket the tree in white blossoms. Step close and you’ll note a unique, light fragrance wafting through the air. Tiny heart-shaped glossy, green leaves are a lovely contrast to the grey/brown bark throughout the summer. In the fall those leaves turn to a warm red/purple hue as winter approaches, again bathing your lawn in spectacular color. The Cleveland Pear thrives in almost any soils and gives great results even in heat or pollution. It can reach over 30 feet in height with an oval shape of 15 feet in diameter. You won’t have to even clean up after it as it doesn’t produce edible fruit. It’s only “fruit” is a ½ round ball that the birds will take care of for you. The Cleveland Pear is a versatile addition to almost any landscape. Its low maintenance, hardy nature and beautiful year-round appeal make it an ideal choice as an ornamental landscape tree. * Spectacular color spring and fall* Moderate to fast growth rate* Hardy |
| Elm - New Horizon - Sale Price: $107.05 The New Horizon Elm, Ulmus 'New Horizon', is an excellent, vigorous, Dutch Elm resistant elm that has foliage that is larger and deeper green than our other elms. It has an upright habit, strong branch structure, and a dense crown with dark green leaves. It has a finer textured appearance than most elms. It is a good, clean-growing plant with grayish bark. 'New Horizon' is an excellent shade tree for lawn or terrace, and it will tolerate a wide range of conditions. It displays deep green, fine textured, rusty red tints in the fall. This hybrid has excellent resistance to DED and elm leaf miner and high tolerance to verticillium wilt. Fast Growing Dutch Elm Resistant Shade Tree |
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