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< Back Red Osier Dogwood (CORNUS STOLONIFERA) - 'Arctic Fire' ​ ​ Previous Next

Evergreen Bushes Boxwood (BUXUS X ‘GREEN GEM’) - 'Green Gem' Known for its dwarf, dense, globe shape, 'Green Gem' has glossy, dark green leaves that hold their color well even during winter months. This woody, broadleaf evergreen shrub is more resistant to winter burn than other cultivars. Its compact size makes it excellent in tight spaces, along narrow pathways,as a low hedge, or beside a patio. Noted for its dwarf, dense shape and winter hardiness, 'Green Gem' is rabbit and deer resistant and provides yearlong interest. Read More Boxwood (BUXUS) - 'GREEN MOUNTAIN' Lustrous, bright green foliage drapes 'Green Mountain's rounded, upright, conical shape year-round! This vigorous shrub retains good evergreen color throughout winter and is an excellent candidate for topiary forms as it is nicely sculpted by shearing into a hedge or free-form shape. It also makes a striking container, formal garden accent, or specimen in mass plantings. ‘Green Mountain’ is cold-hardy and often referred to as being in the “Green Series” of boxwood. It will bronze slightly in winter especially when exposed to direct sunlight but bronzing will quickly fade as new spring foliage begins to emerge. Deer resistant. Read More Boxwood (BUXUS) - 'GREEN VELVET' Compact and bushy, 'Green Velvet' is a hybrid that combines the hardiness and compact nature of the Korean Boxwood with the velvety, deep green foliage of the English Boxwood. The lovely green foliage remains throughout the year with good resistance to winter bronzing. Planted along a lawn or walkway, this can be used as an accent, border, hedge, or foundation planting. Although delightful as a rounded form left alone, 'Green Velvet' can be pruned and shaped into a formal hedge or topiary, but only when it is in dormancy during winter months. Read More Pine, Mountain (PINUS MUGO) - 'Pumilio' Hardy evergreen shrub with short, dark green needles and a compact, dense, spreading habit of upright branches. Adorned with small, dark brown cones and unique 'candles' of new growth. Grown mostly for its beautiful foliage and low, open, spreading habit. This slow-growing, naturally dwarf version of Mugo Pine is hardy and adds color, lower level of height, and texture to landscapes. Relatively low maintenance, but can be pruned as needed. Drought tolerant. Read More

< Back Russian Almond (PRUNUS TENELLA) - Dwarf Russian Almond ​ ​ Previous Next

< Back Lilac Tree (SYRINGA RETICULATA) - 'Ivory Silk' ‘Ivory Silk’ Lilac carries huge clusters of heavy, creamy white blossoms in early summer. Although a Lilac, this member of the species is quite different in appearance than those with which gardeners are more familiar. Its upright habit is more consistent and flowers more generously than other varieties in this species. It has an oval or pyramidal form when young but spreads to a rounded shape as it grows older. The fragrance from 'Ivory Silk' is more suggestive of a Privet than a traditional Lilac. Reaching 25 feet tall and 15 feet wide at maturity, 'Ivory Silk' is faster growing than the parent Japanese Tree Lilac. Grows well in USDA Hardiness zones 3-6 and has an oval, compact dense form. When selecting a planting site, be sure to provide full sun and well-drained soil conditions. Tolerates clay, loam, sand, acidic, and slightly alkaline soil types. Maintain evenly moist soil conditions, but not standing water. Moderately drought tolerant and soil salt tolerant. Prune only after flowering is past. Previous Next

< Back Pine, Mountain (PINUS MUGO) - 'Pumilio' Hardy evergreen shrub with short, dark green needles and a compact, dense, spreading habit of upright branches. Adorned with small, dark brown cones and unique 'candles' of new growth. Grown mostly for its beautiful foliage and low, open, spreading habit. This slow-growing, naturally dwarf version of Mugo Pine is hardy and adds color, lower level of height, and texture to landscapes. Relatively low maintenance, but can be pruned as needed. Drought tolerant. The somewhat globe, rounded form of 'Pumilio' reaches about 3-4 feet tall and 6 feet wide, but is capable of spreading further while maintaining its relatively low height. It grows best in full sun to partial sun and is hardy to USDA Hardiness Zone 3. Of the small conifers, this is the easiest to grow in gardens and is often used as an accent or in mass plantings, or in rock gardens in combination with boulders. Popular as an evergreen contrast in perennial borders; adds texture variation when planted with other dwarf shrubs. Best used amidst other dwarf shrubs needing texture variations. Although relatively trouble free, it may be susceptible to wind damage. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Reduce watering frequency once established and water when the top 2 inches of soil become dry. Fertilize in the spring before new growth appears with a general purpose fertilizer. Grows best in enriched, loamy, and well-drained soils but is not particular to soil type or pH and is able to handle environmental salt. Highly tolerant of urban pollution and drought tolerant. It will not thrive, and may even die, in standing water. Low maintenance, but if pruning is desired, only trim back the new growth of the current season; remove dieback as needed. Previous Next

< Back Ninebark (PHYSOCARPUS OPULIFOLIUS) - 'RASPBERRY LEMONADE' ​ ​ Previous Next

Apple Trees Apple - 'Goodland' Apple Tree Goodland' is a sweet, early apple, ready to harvest in late summer to early fall. It's large, light green/blush red fruit has a mild, aromatic flavor and is typically used for fresh eating, cooking, and applesauce. The clusters of lightly-scented white flowers with shell pink overtones emerge in spring with beautiful green foliage that turns yellow in the fall making this small tree an excellent ornamental choice as well. Read More Apple - 'Haralred' Apple Tree Haralred' apples are redder and earlier than it's predecessor, 'Haralson', without compromising it's virtues. A hardy, firm, tart apple excellent for making pies, but not well suited to applesauce. A choice variety as an edible or landscape tree in northern climates. Read More Apple - 'Honeycrisp' Apple Tree Explosively crisp and juicy, 'Honeycrisp' is a popular and beloved cultivar grown around the world! This sweet-tart apple stores extremely well (7 months in refrigerated conditions) and provides a mid-season harvest that ripens evenly and holds well. Read More Apple - 'Honeygold' Semi-Dwarf Apple Tree Similar taste to 'Golden Delicious' but with a hint of honey, the 'Honeygold' apple is juicy and delightful for fresh-eating, salads, and cooking. A cold-hardy tree excellent in northern climates that bears pinkish-white blooms in spring that mature to medium to large size fruit in summer. Read More Apple - 'Red Wealthy' Apple Tree Heirloom apple with a juicy, sweet-tart flavor laced with notes of honey and raspberry perfect for fresh eating or cooking. It's soft yellow-green skin turns to a pink-red blush that radiates up the fruit from the bottom making it a beautiful apple as well. Super cold hardy tree that produces an abundance of fragrant pink/white blooms in spring and holds them for a greater than average period of time making this tree an excellent pollinator. An early season picker, the 'Red Wealthy' apple is the perfect choice for an ornamental centerpiece in a garden or edible landscape. Read More Apple - 'SnowSweet' Apple Tree Thriving in cold northern climates, 'SnowSweet' is a hardy plant that produces an abundance of delicious fruit. As a fairly new cultivar, it's mild sweet-tart, buttery flavor with rich overtones is gaining popularity for this tree. The snowy white flesh of the fruit is also ideal because it is very slow to oxidize and turn brown after cutting making it a favorite on the dinner table both fresh and as applesauce. The tree's unique open, drooping arrangement with modestly vigorous growth makes the 'SnowSweet' apple tree an appealing piece of interest in the home garden or landscape. Read More Apple - 'Sweet Sixteen' Apple Tree Exotic yellow flesh with a crisp and juicy, sweet, spicy cherry candy flavor make 'Sweet Sixteen' an apple not to be forgotten. With a storage life between 5 and 8 weeks and a harvest of mid-late September, the fruit can be enjoyed well into late autumn months and cold weather. Best as a fresh eating apple, applesauce or baked desserts that don't require visual appeal as it doesn't hold it's shape under heat. The advantage to it's very sweet flavor, is that 'Sweet Sixteen' delivers enough sweetness that favorite recipes don't require as much sugar as needed with other apple varieties. The tree is very vigorous and it's white blossoms are very fragrant in spring and last a long time on the branch before fruiting adding to ornamental appeal. Read More Apple - 'Zestar' Apple Tree Superior cold hardiness combined with large, crunchy, juicy red fruit with a sprightly sweet-tart flavor makes 'Zestar' a must have for northern gardeners. It is an excellent choice for both fresh eating and cooking and would be a beloved treat in a lunchbox or apple pie. It will store for 6 to 8 weeks while still maintaining crunch and flavor. The tree is vigorous, upright and ripens late August to early September. An early season apple that surpasses other varieties with a crisp, juicy texture, and an exciting zesty flavor with a hint of brown sugar! Read More

< Back Spruce, Colorado Blue (PICEA PUNGENS) - 'FAT ALBERT' This evergreen is a Simply Sunshine favorite due to it's tough, stout stature and it's ability to be content with very little care. 'Fat Albert' It is noted for its near perfect conical shape with a strong, straight central leader and full, pyramidal form from the time it is young through maturity. It's dense ascending branches and steel blue needle color adorned with light brown cones make this everything an evergreen should be. It can be used as a windbreak, screen, or accent tree. Because it is typically found in elevations from 6,000 feet to 11,000 feet, it is an excellent high elevation selection. Additionally, it prefers cool climates and will struggle in heat and humidity of southern states making it the perfect choice for northern plantings. Once established, 'Fat Albert' has some drought tolerance, however, the soil should be kept consistently moist in the early years. Requires no staking or training to achieve it's stature and is considered a "perfect and predictable Colorado Blue Spruce". (Iseli Nursery) Our supplier states that at maturity, 'Fat Albert' should reach 10-15 feet tall and 10-12 feet wide, although other nurseries indicate that under ideal conditions it could reach 25 feet tall and 15 feet wide. USDA Hardiness puts 'Fat Albert' at a zone 2, making this tough little evergreen very cold hardy. Colorado Blue Spruces are listed as a selection in the University of Wyoming "Conservation Trees & Shrubs For Wyoming" guide. It has a moderate to fast growth rate at 15+ inches per year. It requires full sun and moist, well-drained soil. During the early years while it is getting established, it needs consistent moisture. In general, Colorado Blue Spruces can be susceptible to needle cast, canker, and rust. Aphids (particularly spruce gall aphids), scale, budworms, and bagworms can also be an issue. Spider mite invasions can cause significant problems with new growth and overall tree health. Previous Next

< Back Chokecherry (PRUNUS VIRGINIANA CANADA RED) -'Canada Red' Prunus virginiana ‘Canada Red’ is magnificent with it's oval to rounded crown, straight trunk and showy white blooms in the spring. Leaves emerge green in the spring, but around 90% of the foliage has turned a lovely dark purple hue by June. Many selections of purple foliaged chokecherries have circulated within the nursery trade, but this selection from Bailey Nurseries seems to be superior because of its central leader, its upright growth habit, its lighter fruit set and better purple color retention in late summer. This tough, but beautiful, ornamental chokecherry is the perfect choice for difficult spots. This gorgeous, hardy tree reaches a mature height of 25 feet and spread of 18 feet. Comfortable down to a USDA Hardiness Zone 2, The 'Canada Red' Chokecherry is an excellent selection for colder regions. Plant 'Canada Red' in a location that recieves full sun, however, it can tolerate partial shade. It is a very hardy tree able to tolerate heat, cold, wind, and poor soil. It will appreciate well-drained soil, however, so be sure to plant accordingly, but it really is very adaptable. Because of its natural inclination to send suckers from the base of this tree, prune these back as they emerge. New leaf growth on branches as well as suckers will emerge green. Water when top 2 inches of soil become dry. This tree would make an ideal specimen tree or used in a group planting of trees in areas with extremely difficult conditions. Useful as a lawn tree, in parkway plantings, open spaces, wildlife gardens, natural prairies and homesteads. Also a highly attractive ornamental tree for city yards. 'Canada Red' is highly adaptable. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequencyas this tree prefers regular water but tolerates mild, periodic dry spells as well. Previous Next

< Back Maple (ACER NEGUNDO) - 'Sensation' ‘Sensation' was discovered by Warren Carnefix in Southwestern Idaho and it has a much improved branch structure and central leader than other varieties within the species. Spring foliage emerges brilliant in hues of copper red which fade to green with red highlights during the summer months then later turn soft, bright red in the fall. This unique and stunning tree is highly adaptable to site conditions including wet or dry soils and is extremely hardy. During it's youth, it forms a pyramidal shape and spreads as it ages. The trunk is silvery in tone and enhances the spectacular foliage beautifully. Furthermore, because it is a male seedless variety, it is considerably less attractive to boxelder bugs. Rising to a stature of 40 feet tall and roughly 30 feet wide, the 'Sensation Box Elder' Maple is nothing short of magnificent. Hardy to USDA Hardiness zone 3 and tough enough for dry, alkaline conditions, this makes an excellent specimen tree in the landscape, but looks handsome in group plantings as well. Plant this fast growing tree in full sun and water regularly. Once established, it only has moderate water requirements of 1/2" of water every 7-10 days. Pruning while young will help achieve the form you desire, but be sure to follow best pruning practices in order to promote health, provide air circulation, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove dead or damaged branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring before the tree breaks dormancy. Protect the trunk especially while young to prevent damage from lawn mowing or other yard activities as well as winter burn. Previous Next