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< 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

< 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

< 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

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Shade Trees Above 30 Feet Tall Aspen, Quaking (POPULUS TREMULOIDES) As the breeze blows the leaves of the Quaking Aspen, the quaking of the flat-stemmed leaves create a rustling sound that is reminiscent of the mountain landscapes we love so much. This attractive tree robed in white, textured bark and small, glossy green leaves is highly adaptable to most soil conditions. It grows natively over a very large are of the northern United States and Canada. Suckering occurs as the tree gets older and if left unclipped can create a grove of Aspens. Fall color is beautiful golden yellow. Read More Crabapple (MALUS 'DOLGO') - 'Dolgo' A unique cultivar in that it produces larger, brilliant red crabapples than other varieties that are ideal for making jelly. ‘Dolgo’ crabapple also is an excellent pollinator for traditional apple trees. This hardy, early bloomer is full of prolific white blossoms in mid-spring that emerge from distinctive shell pink flower buds. Soon after, the pointy dark green leaves fill in the branches and then turn a lovely shade of yellow in the fall. A heavy yield of edible crabapples form in late summer. Good cold tolerance and a high level of disease resistance makes this an excellent choice as both an ornamental and edible in cooler climates. Read More Honeylocust (GLEDITSIA TRIACANTHOS INERMIS) - 'Imperial' Imperial® Honeylocust is the most compact of the honeylocust varieties allowing it a place in a wider range of landscapes. It also boasts a finer texture of it's bright green foliage when compared with other honeylocusts. The pinnately compound foliage is reminiscent of fern leaves and provides a dappled shade that still lets a little light through. Fall color is yellow. This thornless, mostly seedless variety has strong, wide branch angles that resist storm damage and is fast-growing and relatively maintenance-free. Deer tend to leave honeylocusts alone and they are highly adaptable, tolerant, and reliable. Read More Honeylocust (GLEDITSIA TRIACANTHOS INERMIS) - 'Northern Acclaim' Northern Acclaim® Honeylocust is a good hardy introduction from NDSU with an upright, pyramidal growth habit much like 'Skyline' Honeylocust. Thornless and seedless, this variety of honeylocust grows at a moderate to fast rate with greater winter hardiness than the standard available cultivars in the nursery trade. Maintains attractive bright green foliage during the summer months changing to golden-yellow in the fall. The bi-pinnately and pinnately compound foliage is reminiscent of fern leaves and provides a light, filtered shade. Deer tend to leave honeylocusts alone and they are highly adaptable, tolerant, and reliable. Read More Honeylocust (GLEDITSIA TRIACANTHOS INERMIS) - 'Prairie Silk' Prairie Silk® Honeylocust is a uniquely hardy selection from Manitoba exhibiting good rounded form with bright green foliage. The strong horizontally-tiered branching gives this cultivar a good resistance to wind damage. Does not form pods. Maintains attractive bright green foliage during the summer months changing to golden-yellow in the fall. The bi-pinnately and pinnately compound foliage is reminiscent of fern leaves and provides a light, filtered shade. Deer tend to leave honeylocusts alone and they are highly adaptable, tolerant, and reliable. Read More 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. Read More Oak (QUERCES MACROCARPA) - 'Burr Oak' Despite it's rugged, dull appearance, the tough and timeless nature of Burr Oak makes this a valuable tree in the landscape, particularly in harsh climates. It has a rounded, open form, slow growth rate, and is very adaptable to adverse and dry soil conditions. It does much better in higher alkalinity than most other oak and is more drought resistant as well. It's dark gray, rough, corky-like bark develops deep ridges as it ages and it's dark green leaves exhibit more vegetative variation than other oaks. Fall color varies from dull yellow, yellow green to yellow brown and the acorns that it grows tend to be 3/4 - 1 1/2" long. Strength, hardiness, and durability are traits of Burr Oak that make it a tree worth the wait. Read More

Evergreen Trees 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. Read More Juniper Tree (JUNIPERUS SCOPULORUM) - 'MOONGLOW' Juniper 'Moonglow' is a very columnar tree with upright, bright, bluish green, needle-like foliage. Many landscapers enjoy it as an accent, combination, or screen planting thanks to it's neat and tidy upright growth. It has slightly blue cast, scale-like needles and the foliage serves as a pleasing contrast to other garden colors. It's branches ascend vertically contributing to the trees overall pyramidal shape. The bark of a 'Moonglow' Juniper is typically reddish brown, but can turn gray over time and exfoliates into thin strips which gives it somewhat of a shredded appearance. It is an easy specimen to grow. Read More Pine, Austrian (PINUS NIGRA) - 'OREGON GREEN' Deep, glossy, rich green needles densely spaced and curved against the branches make 'Oregon Green' an outstanding specimen. It's unique, open form adds strength to the landscape while also creating a sense of home with it's fine-textured needles and distinctive pyramidal shape. Bright white clusters of 'candles' of new growth that emerge in the spring stand out against the attractive green needles. This small to medium sized evergreen tree can be used as a stand alone specimen, privacy screen, windbreak, or to add to a wooded area. It is loved by a variety of birds that nest in its dense branches. Read More Pine, Mountain (PINUS MUGO) - 'COLUMNARIS' The form of this mugo pine has a distinct, very narrow, upright, pyramidal shape that is different from the more traditional rounded mugo. This shape allows it to provide a nice pop of height to the landscape; although, it is a dwarf tree and so it will not overwhelm your space. This super hardy cultivar is perfect for tight landscape spaces where a strong vertical accent is appropriate. Additionally, the long, dark green needles of 'Columnaris' combined with red-orange bark and conspicuously white, waxy buds creates a specimen that adds a unique touch. Our favorite trait of 'Columnaris', though, is that it reliably produces adorable, small ornamental cones that catch the eye and add even more personality to this already inviting tree. Read More 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. Read More Spruce, Colorado Blue (PICEA PUNGENS) - 'BAKERI' This large, broadly conical selection of Colorado Blue Spruce has a nice pyramidal shape and beautiful silvery-blue needles. 'Bakeri' has long, stiff, dense foliage making it an excellent choice in the landscape. Furthermore, it is drought tolerant and adaptable to different soil conditions making it perfect for xeriscaping applications or traditional landscapes in dry climates. Read More Spruce, Colorado Blue (PICEA PUNGENS) - 'FASTIGIATA' A popular cultivar of the Colorado Blue Spruce due to it's columnar nature and tidy, tight habit, 'Fastigiata' is a narrow, upright tree with stiff bright blue needles. It adds vertical interest to the landscape and incredible blue color making this narrow selection the ideal accent or focal point where space is a consideration. Although it will broaden at the base with age, it will maintain it's tight, upright form that can also be sheared if needed. Since it will not grow as tall as the species, nor as wide, it is the perfect choice for planting in a smaller area. Read More 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) Read More Spruce, Colorado Blue (PICEA PUNGENS) - 'HOOPSII' This stately variety of Colorado Blue Spruce is not only extraordinary and eye-catching, but robust and strong. It is considered to be the bluest of all the Colorado Blue Spruce cultivars with its long, thick, silvery blue needles on spreading branches. In addition to it's rich, attractive foliage, it produces large magenta cones in spring. It has gained a reputation as an exceptional specimen tree and grows with a full, pyramidal form. Not one to be passed over, 'Hoopsii' definitely demands a space in the landscape. Read More Spruce, Norway (PICEA ABIES) - 'PAULS SELECT' Norway Spruce Unique blue color that makes this pyramidal cultivar a standout in the garden and landscape. 'Paul's Select' is suitable as a stand alone or specimen plant due to it's brilliant blue color. Useful as windbreak tree and good alternative to Colorado Blue Spruce selections where disease pressure is an issue from overplanting. Moderate growth rate, performs well under dry conditions. Read More

< Back Pear - 'Bosc' Semi-Dwarf Pear Tree 'Bosc' fruit both looks and tastes beautiful with a naturally occurring russet, radiating a gorgeous golden appearance. The juicy, firm flesh is sweetly-spicy and is absolutely delicious with it's crunchy texture! 'Bosc' pears remain firm and keep their classic shape during cooking. It is a high-quality, vigorous, and productiver pear that matures mid-season about 20 days after Bartlett. 'Bosc' trees are large with upright growth. The fruit is large and narrow shaped with a long neck; skin color is dark yellow with russet. Pear is juicy, sweet and tender. Good for canning, and fresh eating and does not need to be peeled before eating. European pears are late blooming, tolerant of heavy wet soils, and a good choice for many areas. Plant at least two varieties for best results. Harvest 3rd year. Hardy to a zone 4, the 'Bosc' Pear should reach 15' high and 18' wide under ideal conditions. Like most other fruit trees, pears require well-drained, moist soil but not standing water and full sun. Like any fruit bearing trees, these can be messy if fruit is allowed to drop on driveways or lawns and streets. Disease problems to watch for in pear trees include anthracnose, canker, scab, and powdery mildew. Insect visitors include pear psylla, coddling moth, and borers. Stony pit virus is common in Bosc. Susceptible to codling moth and some to fire blight. Requires cross-pollination with another pear to set fruit. Consider 'Summercrisp', 'Bartlett'. Previous Next

Apricot, Cherry, Peach, Pear, & Plum Trees Cherry - 'Evans Bali' Cherry Tree 'Evans Bali' Cherry is the ideal size for backyard orchards sporting showy white flowers in spring followed by loads of bright red cherries in mid- summer. Although this is a sour cherry, it is considered to be the sweetest of the sour cherries and is delightful for fresh eating as well as in pies and jams! 'Bali' is bathed in stunning clusters of fragrant white flowers along the branches in mid spring before the leaves. It has dark green foliage throughout the season. The pointy leaves turn an outstanding orange in the fall. The fruits are showy cherry red drupes carried in abundance in mid-summer. This extremely hardy cherry is a self-pollinating variety, so it doesn’t require a second plant nearby to set fruit. The smooth dark red bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape. It's shapely oval form complements its average texture to blend well into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. It has no significant negative characteristics. Read More 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.) Read More Pear - 'Bosc' Semi-Dwarf Pear Tree 'Bosc' fruit both looks and tastes beautiful with a naturally occurring russet, radiating a gorgeous golden appearance. The juicy, firm flesh is sweetly-spicy and is absolutely delicious with it's crunchy texture! 'Bosc' pears remain firm and keep their classic shape during cooking. It is a high-quality, vigorous, and productiver pear that matures mid-season about 20 days after Bartlett. 'Bosc' trees are large with upright growth. The fruit is large and narrow shaped with a long neck; skin color is dark yellow with russet. Pear is juicy, sweet and tender. Good for canning, and fresh eating and does not need to be peeled before eating. European pears are late blooming, tolerant of heavy wet soils, and a good choice for many areas. Plant at least two varieties for best results. Harvest 3rd year. Read More Pear - 'Summercrisp' Pear Tree Very good for colder areas, 'Summercrisp' is an early maturing pear introduced by the University of Minnesota for use in colder climates, where most other pear varieties survive poorly and often do not produce fruit. 'Summercrisp' Pear bears stunning clusters of white flowers with purple anthers along the branches in mid-spring, followed by showy chartreuse fruit marked with a red blush. An abundant crop can be expected in late summer with unique fruit that is best consumed without having been ripened fully. 'Summercrisp' pears naturally taste best while the flesh is firm and crisp. The low canopy of this tree typically clears the ground around 4 feet high and is suitable for planting near power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 70 years or more. Read More Plum - 'Early Italian' Dwarf Plum Tree The large, sweet, oblong, purple freestone fruit of the Early Italian Plum is perfect for fresh eating or preserving in a multitude of ways, including canning and drying. European plums are the best plum varieties in cold climates, and this hardy and vigorous mid season plum ripens 14 days earlier than traditional Italian Plums. The delicious yellow-green flesh turns to a beautiful rich red wine color when cooked. This is a self-fertile tree also great for commercial production. It is considered an easy tree to get established and can begin bearing fruit from between three to six years. Considered self-fertile, but will have greater production when cross-pollinated with another European plum variety. Read More Plum - 'Mount Royal' Plum Tree Considered by many to be the best all-around plum for consistent crops, fruit quality and yield in tougher climate regions. Heirloom blue, European type that ripens in early to mid-Septmeber, Mount Royal Plum has dark green foliage throughout the season with leaves that turn yellow in fall. An advantage of this cultivar is that it is self- pollinating with white, showy, fragrant blooms that emerge in the spring. Blue drupes are ripe in August and are sweet and tender. They can be eaten fresh, dried, or in baked goods. This tree would fit perfectly as part of an edible landscape, orchard, under power lines, and would even make an ideal stand-alone specimen tree due to a wide opening canopy. It is extremely cold hardy. Read More

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

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

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

Shade Trees Above 30 Feet Tall Aspen, Quaking (POPULUS TREMULOIDES) As the breeze blows the leaves of the Quaking Aspen, the quaking of the flat-stemmed leaves create a rustling sound that is reminiscent of the mountain landscapes we love so much. This attractive tree robed in white, textured bark and small, glossy green leaves is highly adaptable to most soil conditions. It grows natively over a very large are of the northern United States and Canada. Suckering occurs as the tree gets older and if left unclipped can create a grove of Aspens. Fall color is beautiful golden yellow. Read More Crabapple (MALUS 'DOLGO') - 'Dolgo' A unique cultivar in that it produces larger, brilliant red crabapples than other varieties that are ideal for making jelly. ‘Dolgo’ crabapple also is an excellent pollinator for traditional apple trees. This hardy, early bloomer is full of prolific white blossoms in mid-spring that emerge from distinctive shell pink flower buds. Soon after, the pointy dark green leaves fill in the branches and then turn a lovely shade of yellow in the fall. A heavy yield of edible crabapples form in late summer. Good cold tolerance and a high level of disease resistance makes this an excellent choice as both an ornamental and edible in cooler climates. Read More Honeylocust (GLEDITSIA TRIACANTHOS INERMIS) - 'Imperial' Imperial® Honeylocust is the most compact of the honeylocust varieties allowing it a place in a wider range of landscapes. It also boasts a finer texture of it's bright green foliage when compared with other honeylocusts. The pinnately compound foliage is reminiscent of fern leaves and provides a dappled shade that still lets a little light through. Fall color is yellow. This thornless, mostly seedless variety has strong, wide branch angles that resist storm damage and is fast-growing and relatively maintenance-free. Deer tend to leave honeylocusts alone and they are highly adaptable, tolerant, and reliable. Read More Honeylocust (GLEDITSIA TRIACANTHOS INERMIS) - 'Northern Acclaim' Northern Acclaim® Honeylocust is a good hardy introduction from NDSU with an upright, pyramidal growth habit much like 'Skyline' Honeylocust. Thornless and seedless, this variety of honeylocust grows at a moderate to fast rate with greater winter hardiness than the standard available cultivars in the nursery trade. Maintains attractive bright green foliage during the summer months changing to golden-yellow in the fall. The bi-pinnately and pinnately compound foliage is reminiscent of fern leaves and provides a light, filtered shade. Deer tend to leave honeylocusts alone and they are highly adaptable, tolerant, and reliable. Read More Honeylocust (GLEDITSIA TRIACANTHOS INERMIS) - 'Prairie Silk' Prairie Silk® Honeylocust is a uniquely hardy selection from Manitoba exhibiting good rounded form with bright green foliage. The strong horizontally-tiered branching gives this cultivar a good resistance to wind damage. Does not form pods. Maintains attractive bright green foliage during the summer months changing to golden-yellow in the fall. The bi-pinnately and pinnately compound foliage is reminiscent of fern leaves and provides a light, filtered shade. Deer tend to leave honeylocusts alone and they are highly adaptable, tolerant, and reliable. Read More 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. Read More Oak (QUERCES MACROCARPA) - 'Burr Oak' Despite it's rugged, dull appearance, the tough and timeless nature of Burr Oak makes this a valuable tree in the landscape, particularly in harsh climates. It has a rounded, open form, slow growth rate, and is very adaptable to adverse and dry soil conditions. It does much better in higher alkalinity than most other oak and is more drought resistant as well. It's dark gray, rough, corky-like bark develops deep ridges as it ages and it's dark green leaves exhibit more vegetative variation than other oaks. Fall color varies from dull yellow, yellow green to yellow brown and the acorns that it grows tend to be 3/4 - 1 1/2" long. Strength, hardiness, and durability are traits of Burr Oak that make it a tree worth the wait. Read More