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 Crabapple (MALUS JFS-KW5) - 'Royal Raindrops' The stunning, vibrant pink to red blossoms of 'Royal Raindrops' crabapple emerge in spring followed by masses of deep purple cutleaf foliage that maintains its glossy, rich color throughout the heat of summer. Tiny, yet showy, red-purple fruit appear in late summer and persist into winter adding an element of winter interest as well as food for bird populations. Fall color is a medley of bronze, orange, and purple atop the strong branches and upright growth habit of this very adaptable tree. 'Royal Raindrops' is a top performer in windy climates as the sturdy branches don't become windswept like other crabs experience. This tree is considered one of the best of newer cultivars of crabapples and boasts an impressive disease resistance package as well as heat and drought tolerance Reaching around 20 feet tall and 15 feet wide at maturity, 'Royal Raindrops' is an excellent small tree in the landscape. Cold hardy to USDA Hardiness zone 4, this tree is both beautiful and tough. It stands out among other crabapple cultivars due to its superior disease resistance, adaptability, and heat and drought tolerance. Also a very sturdy variety for wind prone areas, 'Royal Raindrops' is more vigorous than other purple-leaved varieties and quickly gains caliper while developing a sturdy, well-tapered trunk. 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 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. 'Green Velvet' has a compact size at maturity of 4 feet wide and tall and is designated at USDA Hardiness Zone 5. When selecting a site, choose well-drained soil with a balance of sun and shade. Leaves may scorch in full sun, so morning sun is best for full sun exposure with protection from afternoon sun. However, if grown in full shade, leaves will not develop as densely as they should. Protect from winds and drying out as well as heavy accumulation of snow in the winter time. Tolerant of pruning as long as it is done after the first frost of the fall and before first frost free day in spring. Water deeply and regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency once established watering after top 3 inches have dried out. Fertilize in early spring. Mulch around base to preserve moisture, keep roots cool in summer, and protect roots in winter. Do not dig around base as roots can be shallow and disturbing them may damage plant. Can be used as a hedge or pruned to a variety of formal forms. Can be left as a stand alone specimen around foundations and the back of perennial borders. Like most boxwood, this is susceptible to blights and leaf spot. Root rot can also be an issue in wet locations. Insects affecting boxwood include boxwood leaf miner, boxwood mite, and boxwood psyllid. Thinning plants annually will assist with air circulation. Previous Next

< Back Pine, Mountain (PINUS MUGO) - 'TANNENBAUM' The perfect Christmas-tree shaped evergreen with the toughness of mugo pine! 'Tannenbaum' is an upright mugo, with a broad base and pyramidal shape creating the traditional look we all love during the holiday season. The deep green needles carry a hint of gray/blue and hold their color even during winter months. This highly adaptable, hardy tree is believed to be the first single-stem tree form of Mugo Pine to be commercially produced and distributed. It was selected from hundreds of seedlings in the trial beds of McCrory Gardens at South Dakota State University and the original plant reached 10 to 11′ tall and 6′ wide after 25 years. This lovely specimen stands around 11 feet tall and 6 feet wide at maturity, although it could get taller. Some suppliers say it can reach 15 feet high and 12 feet wide. It has a moderate growth rate of about 6-12 inches per year. Like many mugos, it is incredibly cold-hardy and is rated a USDA Hardiness Zone 2. It requires full sun and is highly adaptable to a wide range of environmental and climatic conditions. It is extremely hardy, however, it won't do well in standing water and does need well-drained soil. It is not particular as to soil type or pH and is able to handle environmental salts, as well as urban pollution. Previous Next

< Back 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! Hardy in zones 3-7, 'Zestar' will grow to be approximately 12-15 feet tall and wide. Apple trees require full sunlight, and moist, well-drained, mulched soil. Also requires a pollinator, and as an early bloomer needs one of these pollinators: 'Dolgo' and 'McIntosh'; possibly, 'Honeycrisp', 'Jonathon', or 'Wealthy'. Very susceptible to apple scab so plan to treat for this fungus accordingly and watch for signs of infection. Previous Next

< Back Crabapple (Malus Gladiator) 'Gladiator' Gladiator™ Crabapple is an excellent ornamental tree for compact spaces or other size restrictions such as power lines. It's narrowly upright and columnar growth habit is adorned with a profusion of stunning, bright pink flowers in mid-spring followed by small reddish-purple fruit. Dark and glossy bronze-purple leaves remain lush all season long and are highly disease resistant. The pointy leaves transition to yellow as the autumn months set in and the showy purple pomes persist into late fall. Growing to an ideal height of 20 feet tall and 9 feet wide, 'Gladiator' is extremely cold hardy at USDA Hardiness zone 2-8. 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. 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. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more. Previous Next

< Back Strawberry, Everbearing - 'Ft. Laramie' Strawberry This variety was released by the United States Department of Agriculture, Cheyenne Experimental Station in Wyoming!! This cold hard strawberry has survived -30° F and is made for tough Wyoming climates and conditions. 'Fort Laramie' produces large, sweet fruit and has excellent vigor. It is a good choice for commercial growers due to its abundance of runners and it's vigorous nature. An everbearing selection, it pairs well next to Rhubarb and Asparagus. Can be grown in ground, containers, and hydroponically. Hardy in USDA Zones 4A-8B with a height of 6-8 inches and a spread of 3 feet. Requires more than 6 hours of daily sun and light to medium moisture. Plant strawberries in early spring. Water them often through July. Remove flowers the first year and fertilize and water regularly. Do not plant them where tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, eggplant, or okra were planted the previous year. There is a disease that sometimes attacks these plants that will also attack strawberries. When planting, make sure that the roots are spread apart, and not tightly packed in a small hole. The plant will spread faster if the blossoms are removed so that more runners can be produced. The second year, allow the buds to stay so that fruit can be produced. Because strawberries have shallow roots, they should be fertilized during the growing season. Previous Next

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< Back Crabapple (MALUS STARLITE) - ‘Starlite' Covered in glorious clusters of fragrant white flowers along its branches in mid-spring, 'Starlite' Flowering Crabapple has a significant presence in the landscape. Its blooms emerge from distinctive red flower buds before the dark green, glossy leaves fill in. With vibrant yellow fall color and showy red pomes carried in abundance from early to late fall and persist into winter, this is at least a three season interest tree! Reaching 20 feet tall and 15-20 feet wide at maturity, 'Starlite' makes an excellent landscape accent and shade tree. Incredibly cold hardy to USDA Hardiness zone 2, this tree is also adaptable to a wide range of soils and pH. However, it requires full sunlight and should not be allowed to dry out; should be irrigated consistently to keep the soil conditions average to moist. Select a planting site with well-drained soil. Tolerant of urban pollution with a medium growth rate. Like most crabapples, occasional pruning and maintenance is required. Suckers should be removed in summer, but pruning should be done in late winter after the the threat of extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics. Its canopy is low - clearing the ground about 3 feet high - and it is a tree that could be planted near power lines. Previous Next

< Back 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. Growing to a mature size of 25 feet tall and 18 feet wide, 'Copper Curls' is rated to Hardiness Zone 3a. Thrives in full sun to partial shade and average to evenly moist soil conditions. Will not tolerate standing water, but is not particular as to soil type or pH. Highly tolerant of urban pollution. Like most Lilac cultivars, this is a relatively low maintenance tree, but should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. A lovely accent shade tree, 'Copper Curls' has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 5 feet from the ground. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard and has no significant negative characteristics. Previous Next

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