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< Back Mountain Ash (SORBUS HYBRIDA) - 'Oak Leaf Mountain Ash' Sorbus hybrida 'Oak Leaf Mountain Ash' boasts excellent resistance to fireblight and beautiful, unique features. It's dark green, oak-shaped leaves adorning it's upright growth habit are large and glossy, with a silvery underside. Showy clusters of white flowers emerge atop the branches in mid spring followed by round, orange berries that highlight the tree's appearance and turn a glossy dark red color in fall. Leaves turn shades of yellow in the fall hanging against the smooth gray bark adding an interesting dimension to the landscape. Maturing at 30 feet tall and 25 feet wide, Oak Leaf Mountain Ash is rated at USDA Hardiness Zone 3. Be sure to plant this unique tree in well-drained soil and full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH and is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. A relatively low maintenance tree, Oakleaf Mountain Ash is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. It can be planted as an accent shade tree or in a group planting balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more. Previous Next

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< Back Maple, Tatarian (ACER TATARICUM) - 'Hot Wings' An excellent choice for dry, alkaline conditions, ‘Gar Ann’ comes both as a small, single trunked tree or in a multi-trunked clump. Little yellow flowers in spring are followed by brilliant red samaras which earn 'Gar Ann' the title of 'Hot Wings'. From a distance, these samaras look like bright red blossoms in mid-summer. In fall, the attractive green foliage transitions anywhere from yellow to red shades. Ideal for home landscapes where a smaller tree is desired. Reaching 20 feet tall and 18 feet wide at maturity, 'Hot Wings' boasts incredible cold hardiness at a USDA Hardiness zone 3. Grow in full to partial sun in clay, loam, or sandy soil. Once established, it only needs moderate to dry irrigation and should have any suckers that may start at the base of the tree pruned every summer. Requires very little pruning otherwise, but use appropriate methods when needed.Can be planted as an accent tree or combined with bushes in mass plantings for attractive and showy curb appeal. Can be set with shrubs or alone on drip irrigation. It does produce seedlings (samaras) which can be pulled easily if desired, but if planted in an area that receives more frequent irrigation, seedlings may find their way into production more easily than desired. Despite it's strong branches, may be subject to limb damage in heavy snowstorms; brush of the snow gently in such circumstances to protect from breakage. Trim back long branches or branches that may be susceptible to breakage due to their wider angle at attachment with the trunk. Don't plant under roof lines or other structures where snow may slide off and damage 'Gar Ann'. Previous Next

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< Back Juniper Tree (JUNIPERUS CHINENSIS) - 'SPARTAN' Juniper Juniper trees have unique 'needle-leaves' that separate their appearance both from Spruces and Pines. 'Spartan' Juniper has dense branches, a handsome pyramidal shape, and rich green foliage that keeps it's color year round. It is an excellent choice for a windbreak or screen. This hardy, low-maintenance, versatile tree creates a dense, lush privacy screen in groups or can be planted alone as a specimen tree. 'Spartan' has a handsome shape, but can also be clipped into a stunning spiral topiary and it's size is perfect for compact yards or small spaces. Junipers can thrive in harsh climate conditions and survive both drought and cold. This lovely tree grows to be around 15-20' tall with a narrow spread of 5-6' wide. 'Spartan' is hardy in Zones 4-9. It requires full sun to partial shade and is highly adaptable to soil, able to withstand salt and many different soil conditions including heavy clay. 'Spartan' does need well-drained soil, but prefers moist and acidic soil. Although pruning is not required to retain it's columnar shape, 'Spartan' can be shaped as desired and makes excellent topiaries and if you decide to clip them, do so in the summer. 'Spartan' Junipers require very little water, but should be watered two to three times per week for the first month after being planted. Continue to monitor throughout the first year by using a trowel to uncover the first two or three inches of soil and checking moisture levels. Once established for a year, fertilize once in early spring (around April) and again in late summer (September) with a slow-release granular fertilizer with an NPK of 16-4-8 or 12-4-8. Junipers can be used in xeriscaping for water wise plantings. For privacy screens, plant 'Spartan' five feet apart, or three feet apart for a solid wall. Another option is to plant two rows three feet apart from one another, staggering the Spartan junipers every four feet. Previous Next

< Back Crabapple (MALUS 'PERFECT PURPLE') - 'Perfect Purple' ‘Perfect Purple’ crabapple was developed by Ernie Copp in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. It has glossy, deep purple foliage that follows gorgeous deep-pink blossoms in spring. Summertime finds 'Perfect Purple' adorned by 1/2" purple-red fruit that persists on the tree for birds to eat. Uniform, consistent, somewhat upright growth habit and branching. Purple foliage maintains its color through fall. This very cold hardy crab has performed well in the North and Intermountain regions. Demonstrates good resistance to scab. This particular crabapple is larger than others reaching a mature height of around 25’ tall and spread of around 20’ wide. Cold hardy in USDA Hardiness Zone 3, 'Perfect Purple' is best grown in medium moisture, well-drained, acidic loams in full sun but will adapt to a wide range of soil conditions and pH. Drought tolerant once established. Highly tolerant of urban conditions. Highly adaptable to soil type or pH, but requires full sun and well-drained soil without standing water. After planting, and until established, this tree should be irrigated consistently to keep the soil conditions average to moist. Select a planting site with well-drained soil. Like most crabapples, occasional pruning and maintenance is required. Suckers should be removed if they develop in summer, but pruning should be done in late winter after the threat of extreme cold has passed to remove damaged, diseased, or misplaced growth. Previous Next

< Back Cherry - 'Montmorency' Cherry Tree 'Montmorency' is one of the most popular dessert cherries in North America. Boasting large, bright red fruit and excellent cold-hardiness, 'Montmorency' is self-fertile and will produce even more fruit when paired with another cherry variety for pollination. It's sour cherries are firm and juicy and delicious eaten fresh but most especially in pies, preserves, and juiced. There are many health benefits from cherries and their juice. The flavor is tart and tangy. Montmorency is very cold hardy and disease resistant. Ripens in late June. Self-fertile. (As a side note, this is one of Simply Sunshine's favorite cherry varieties for making pie filling.) An excellent edible shade tree, this zone 4-8 cherry tree reaches about 18-25′ tall and wide at full maturity under ideal conditions. Like all fruit trees, this tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. This tree will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. Please note: Various Prunus species are winter hosts of the Damson-hop aphid, Phorodon humuli, which is destructive to hops Humulus lupulus just at the time of their maturity, so it is recommended that plum trees not be grown in the vicinity of hop fields for their protection. Previous Next

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< 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

Shade Trees 21-30 Feet Tall 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. Read More Crabapple (MALUS 'PERFECT PURPLE') - 'Perfect Purple' ‘Perfect Purple’ crabapple was developed by Ernie Copp in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. It has glossy, deep purple foliage that follows gorgeous deep-pink blossoms in spring. Summertime finds 'Perfect Purple' adorned by 1/2" purple-red fruit that persists on the tree for birds to eat. Uniform, consistent, somewhat upright growth habit and branching. Purple foliage maintains its color through fall. This very cold hardy crab has performed well in the North and Intermountain regions. Demonstrates good resistance to scab. Read More Lilac Tree (SYRINGA PEKINENSIS) - 'Copper Curls' 'Copper Curls' Pekin Lilac is a new introduction of a species that features showy, airy plumes of fragrant creamy white flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to early summer. It has dark green deciduous foliage whose pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. The real show-stopper of 'Copper Curls' is the peeling coppery-bronze bark of the trunk that is beautiful year round but really steals the show in winter against the backdrop of snow. Furthermore, 'Copper Curls' is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Read More 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. Read More Mountain Ash (SORBUS HYBRIDA) - 'Oak Leaf Mountain Ash' Sorbus hybrida 'Oak Leaf Mountain Ash' boasts excellent resistance to fireblight and beautiful, unique features. It's dark green, oak-shaped leaves adorning it's upright growth habit are large and glossy, with a silvery underside. Showy clusters of white flowers emerge atop the branches in mid spring followed by round, orange berries that highlight the tree's appearance and turn a glossy dark red color in fall. Leaves turn shades of yellow in the fall hanging against the smooth gray bark adding an interesting dimension to the landscape. Read More Oak (QUERCES X WAREI) - 'Kindred Spirit' Kindred Spirit® Oak is a hybrid of a Swamp Oak (Q. bicolor) and the Columnar English Oak (Q. robur 'Fastigiata'). It has a columnar growth habit and it was bred to be powdery mildew resistant. Even though it is a hybrid it still produces acorns that provide a food source for small mammals. Once established it is drought tolerant and it does tolerate clay soils and salt well. Fast growing and very narrow, this tree sports glossy, dark green large-lobed leaves that turn an outstanding red in the fall. It has strong branches stemming from a strong central leader and is also resistant to drought. Read More Ornamental Pear (PYRUS USSURIENSIS BAILFROST) - 'Mountain Frost Pear' A hardy, flowering ornamental pear, Pyrus ussuriensis ‘Bailfrost’ MOUNTAIN FROST® PEAR has a nice, vigorous, upright oval growth habit. Profuse white flowers in spring, sparse fruit production, glossy-dark green foliage, and good burgundy fall color make this an outstanding and hardy ornamental tree. A Bailey Nurseries introduction. Read More