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TREES & SHRUBS T-Z SPRING 2008 TAMARIX - TAMARISK 71484 Tamarix ramosissima ‘Pink Cascade’ — (-50°F, USDA Zones 2-8) A vigorous and open growing variety with deep pink flowers. The long, drooping flower clusters appear in spring and persist through summer. During the growing season, the slender, upright branches wear tiny gray-green needlelike leaves, similar to the scalelike foliage of Junipers. In the fall, the foliage drops to expose coarse textured yellowish brown bark--really artistic! 6-12" $24.95 TILIA - LINDEN Tilia cordata — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) Dark, glossy, heart-shaped leaves clothe these medium sized, round topped trees. Sweetly scented ivory flowers are produced in summer. Pollution tolerant and pH adaptable once established. Prefers full sun and moist but well drained fertile soils. 73221 Tilia cordata ‘Lico’ — This dwarf linden is a very compact grower with diminutive leaves and flowers. Leaves are less than 2" long. Ideal for the small garden, often has the appearance of a lollipop, no taller than 15'. 3-6" $13.95, 3-4' $29.95 THYMUS - THYME — See Perennial section. TOONA - CEDRELA Tilia cordata — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-11) It grows quickly when young and slows to a mature height of about 40' under cultivation. The crown has an airy appearance with large, pinnate leaves, simular to sumac. Tiny white flowers hang in 1' long panicles during early summer. Not fussy about soil and will grow under most conditions.72014 Tilia cordata ‘Flamingo’ — Fabulous, STUNNING PINK new foliage is the highlight of this variety. In the spring when it puts on its new growth you can see the plant from clear across the garden, appearing as though covered with clouds of pink flowers. Very showy and unusual, it grows in an upright column to 30' or more. 6-12" $39.95, 2-3' $49.95 TRACHYCARPUS - PALM 71079 Trachycarpus fortunei — (10°F, USDA Zones 8-10) Forming near circles measuring about 3' across and on stalks as long, this palm attains a height of 12-30' depending on cultivation. It is undemanding, but with water and feeding will exhibit moderately fast growth. The thick, dark trunk has a coarse, hairy texture. In May or June, long, dense clusters of small yellow flowers appear. Grows well as an indoor plant in cold areas, as it adapts well to container cultivation. 6-12" $12.95 ULMUS - ELM 70409 Ulmus x elegantissima ‘Jacqueline Hillier’ — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-7) Syn. Ulmus elegantissima ‘Jacqueline Hillier’. This slow growing, rounded shrub reaches to 8' in height and width. The small, crinkled, light green foliage lasts until early winter. 3-4' $74.95 NEW 73885 Ulmus x ‘Frontier’ — At mature size of 40’ high and 30’ wide this hybrid of Ulmus carpinifolia and Ulmus parvifolia is a vase-shaped tree to be given a place of honor. It grows at 1’ to 1 1/2’ per year and is disease resistant with small leaves and great burgundy red fall color. 6-12" $15.95 73278 Ulmus x hollandica ‘Dampieri Aurea’ - Golden Elm — Syn. ‘Wredei’ (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-7) Its narrow upright habit gives this cultivar a broad range of uses in the landscape design. It is slower growing than the green variety. The leaves are brushed with yellow giving it a nice, warm glow. 2-3' $25.95, 4-5' $69.95, 5-6' $79.95Ulmus parviflora — This fine elm is great for bonsai. Yes, you can use it as a tree, but it excels as a small container plant, and we usually use these plants for that purpose. 73432 Ulmus parviflora ‘Frosty’— COOL and aptly named. The foliage of this dwarf is green dusted with white and mixed with some solid white leaves, just like melting snow. A very rounded shrub, it grows to 2' x 2' in 10 years. 3-6" $12.9570283 Ulmus parviflora ‘Seiju’— Fantastic, stiff, gnarled foliage! Small and slow growing dwarf for the rock garden or an intimate patio of rare plants. Also a perfect specimen for a container. Underplant with the small species of daffodils and Iris and put it in a sunny spot. 3-4' $39.95, 4-5' $45.95 70301 Ulmus parviflora ‘Yatsabusa’ — Very tiny leaves, about ¼" in size when they first appear. This variety has multiple stems and would make a very nice bonsai specimen. The leaves are serrated on the edges, making it look almost fernlike. 3-4' $34.95 UMBELLULARIA 70600 Umbellularia californica - California Laurel — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-9) Native to the Oregon and California coast, this evergreen tree has shiny, deep green leaves, fragrant when crushed, reminiscent of a smaller rhododendron leaf. Used as a specimen tree, it makes a very attractive focal point in the garden with its excellent foliage and very symmetrical, rounded crown, often multitrunked up to 60' in height. It requires an acid soil with an ample amount of humus material mixed in. Once established, it grows easily. Not too easy to transplant, so we furnish trees which were grown in containers. This is the tree which produces the famous myrtle wood used for woodworking. 6-12" $9.95, 1-2' $16.95 VACCINIUM — See additional listings in Fruiting Section. 70743 Vaccinium erythrinum — A great species of Vaccinium. Boxwood like leaves closely cloak the stems on this compact growing plant. New growth is limey green becoming dark green. Delicate white flowers are followed by black fruits. 1-2' $15.95 71446 Vaccinium glaucoalbum — (20°F, USDA Zones 9-10) Heavily textured blue-green leaves above and blue-gray beneath. A mound forming, spreading evergreen shrub to 3' high and wide. It produces pink-tinged white flowers in late spring with dark blue edible fruit. If your winters don’t get too cold too often, this is one of the most beautiful small shrubs in the nursery. The local shoppers all moan when we tell them its hardiness. 1-2' $15.95 71448 Vaccinium moupinense — (20°F, USDA Zones 9-10) This dwarf evergreen shrub, 2' x 3', has a dense growth habit with narrow leathery leaves. The mahogany red, urn shaped flowers appear on similarly colored stalks in racemes during May and June. The berries are purplish black. In winter, the plant has exceptional, showy shiny foliage in varying shades of red, orange, purple, and maroon. 1-2' $15.95 VIBURNUM — One of the largest and most versatile groups of plants with great ornamental value for the garden. Most viburnums grow best with moderately fertile, well drained soils in full sun to partial shade. In general, pH adaptable but prefer acidic soils. They like good drainage.70602 Viburnum x bodnantense ‘Dawn’ — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-8) This is an upright, deciduous shrub to 10'. Heavily scented and flowers in the dead of winter, December to February. Leaves are ovate to oblong, toothed and dark green to 4". Flowers are rich rose-red to light pink tubular and are borne in dense, terminal clusters to 3". Flowers on bare branches. Very beautiful. Produces a few blue-black purple fruit. 2-3' $26.95 73342 Viburnum x burkwoodii ‘Chenaultii’— (-20°F, USDA Zones 4-9) Green leaved in summer and fall, winter foliage is golden brown, semievergreen. Later flowering than the parent, it produces numerous rounded clusters of white to blush pink florets. 2-3' $24.95 70531 Viburnum x carlcephalum — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) A splendid, 10' deciduous shrub with broad heart shaped dark green leaves to 5". Fragrant large, white flowers in domed, terminal corymbs to 6" across. Flowers appear in May. Fall color is a vivid red. Plant in fertile soil in moist but well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 2-3' $34.95 70079 Viburnum cinnamomifolium — (10°F, USDA Zones 8-9) Has a rounded, open habit, evergreen sometimes a small tree. Leaves are elliptic, sparsely toothed dark green with a paler beneath. This evergreen shrub will need a shady location in hot summer areas. In early summer, tiny tubular white flowers are in loose, terminal cymes to 7" across, faintly scented and followed by glossy blue-black fruit. Mature growth to 15' in height and width. Plant in fertile, moist, well drained soil in partial shade. 2-3' $26.95 Viburnum dentatum - Southern Arrow Wood Viburnum — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-8) This eastern North American native is thought to have been used by native Indians for making arrows according to Hillier. It has an upright habit with arching branches and rounded, coarsely toothed leaves to 4½''. More important today is its use in the garden where butterflies will enjoy the flat, white flowers of May and June and the birds will enjoy the blue-black berries ripening in late summer. The fall colors vary from lovely yellow-oranges to reds. Flourishes with hard pruning but it’s not necessary. 71409 Viburnum dentatum ‘Autumn Jazz’ — Selected for its vivid shades of yellow, orange and red in fall. 6-12" $12.95, 2-3' $32.95, 4-5' $39.95 70153 Viburnum dentatum ‘Cardinal Candy’ PPAF — This variety has white flowers appearing in late spring followed by fruit that turns a brilliant red in the fall. 4-5' $39.95 71989 Viburnum dentatum Chicago Lustre™ — Glossy, dark green foliage, red-purple in fall. Rounded shrub, 10' by 10'. 6-12" $12.95, 4-5' $39.95 NEW 73882 Viburnum dentatum Crimson Tide™ — A Viburnum for full sun or shade that will grow 10 -12’ wide and high making it great habitat for birds. It was selected for its excellent red fall color. Its white flowers and blue fruit just put the topping on the treat! 6-12" $9.9573341 Viburnum dentatum Northern Burgundy® — Syn. ‘Morton’. This is a larger growing viburnum, to 12-15' at maturity. Fall color of the foliage is burgundy red which sets off the copious amounts of blue berries magnificently. 6-12" $12.95, 4-5' $39.9572179 Viburnum dentatum ‘Perle Bleu’ — French for ‘Blue Pearls’ which is a perfect name describing the abundant display of pearl-like blue fruits that cover this shrub in winter. A hardy grower, this selection will grow 10-12' tall. This is a very adaptable shrub even for difficult sites. 4-5' $39.95 Viburnum lantana - Wayfaring Tree — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) This deciduous shrub with broad toothed, dark green leaves to 5" bears an abundance of tiny tubular white flowers in domed cymes to 4". Its upright, vigorous to 15'. The flowers give way to oblong red fruit maturing to black. Autumn color is a vivid red. Grows in drier areas than other viburnum.72409 Viburnum lantana ‘Aureum’ — Beautiful yellow new growth matures to apple green in summer. Especially attractive when the small white flowers dance across the top. 3-4' $29.95 70313 Viburnum lantana ‘Mohican’ — A very thick, compact bush with dense dark green foliage. Creamy white flowers are abundantly produced on this shrub reaching 4' to 6' over time. Orange-red fruit ripen early, eventually maturing to black. 6-12" $9.95, 3-4' $34.95 71541 Viburnum lantana ‘Variegatum’ — Has broad yellow variegated leaves to 4". This upright growing shrub will be 15' in height 12' in width. The white flowers bloom in mid spring and are followed by the dark purple to black fruit. 3-4' $34.95 71411 Viburnum lentago - Nannyberry Viburnum — (-50°F, USDA Zones 2-8) Finely toothed 3-4'' leaves emerge soft yellow-green and gradually become glossy dark green. Fall color can be yellow-bronze to purple. In mid-May, fragrant creamy white flowers in 4" flattened clusters appear. From September to December the maturing fruit change from green with tinges of pink and yellow to blue-black. This hardy deciduous shrub will be 12' x 10'. 6-7' $69.95 Viburnum nudum — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-9) Creamy white 5'' flower clusters bloom in early summer on a 12 x 6' deciduous shrub. Has very glossy and dark green leaves. A pollinator is needed for best fruiting. Viburnum lentago works well. Fruit matures to a black-blue and looks stunning with the autumn display of red-purple foliage. Will not tolerate alkaline conditions. 73822 Viburnum nudum Brandywine™ — Syn. ‘Bulk.’ Noted plantsman Mark Bulk has found an even more terrific berry display than V. nudum ‘Winterthur.’ As lovely as the pink, blue, and black berry clusters of that variety are, ‘Brandywine’ has more berries and the fruit starts out green then moves to pink, blue and black. In Fall the maroon foliage sets off the color of these clusters very well. 6-12" $9.95 70865 ‘Winterthur’ — This wonderful compact form will fruit without a pollinator were told but not as heavily as it would with a pollinator. Pink fruit appear in the fall and look fabulous backed by the glossy foliage. The fruit later turn blue and then black against the nice red fall color. This gorgeous 6-8' viburnum comes from the Winterthur Museum and looks glamorous in the landscape with or without its colorful fruit. 2-3' $29.95, 4-5' $45.95 71201 Viburnum odoratissimum var. ‘Awabuki’ — (10°F, USDA Zones 8-10) Will suffer with continuous freezing so plant where it gets some protection. Thick, 6", glossy leaves set a nice contrast for the large panicles of wonderfully fragrant white flowers in late spring. This evergreen grows to be 12' high. The red fruit of autumn eventually change to black. 2-3' $24.95 Viburnum opulus - European Cranberry Bush — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-8) A vigorous deciduous shrub with trilobed maple-like leaves. Dark green in summer changing to hues of yellow, red and purple in fall. An upright deciduous viburnum with spreading branches to 8-12' with even greater width. Small, white fertile flowers cluster in the center surrounded by a rim of larger, creamy white sterile flowers creating a lacecap. The flowers give way to red fruit which persist through the winter.70417 71081 Viburnum opulus ‘Compactum’ — Use this cultivar where you desire the excellence of V. opulus, but have limited space. Of dense habit, ‘Compactum’ grows slowly to a height and spread of 4-6'. White flowers are followed by large yellow-orange to orange-red fruit. Superb red coloration in the fall. I have to tell you, the varied thrushes just loved these berries when we had one of our unusual snows lasting for a few days this winter. 6-12" $9.95, 2-3' $19.9572410 Viburnum opulus ‘Losley’s Compact’ — This is an attractive new form of V. opulus that grows very simular to ‘Nanum’ with it’s dense, lush foliage, but will grow to 3-4' tall and wide. Lacy white flowers and good fall color make this great little compact worth a try. We’re not sure if this selection will fruit or not. We’ll let you know as ours comes of age. 6-12" $8.9570646 Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’ — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) Syn. V. opulus Sterile. This is the well known Snowball Viburnum, producing round clusters of creamy white flowers to 3" every May. This viburnum will get 12' and furrowed, dark green leaves turn to deep purple-red in autumn. This cultivar grows to 8-10' in height and 9-12' in width. 3-6" $4.9571708 Viburnum opulus ‘Xanthocarpum’ — Beautiful green foliage, white flowers and round yellow fruit. This viburnum will reach 10'. 5-6' $44.95Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum - Doublefile Viburnum — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) This is a horizontal branching, deciduous shrub. Leaves are oblong, dark green to 4" long and slightly toothed. It produces double rows of lacecap blooms to 4" across, in mid spring. A magnificent flower and shrub that will reach 10' x 12'. Excellent burgundy to red fall colors. Bright red fruit ripening to black are produced in July and August. The birds will love you for adding these to your garden. 70259 Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum ‘Mariesii’ — Has a distinctly layered or tiered branching habit and seldom produces fruit. Leaves turn red-purple in the fall. The lacecap flowers are especially showy on this selection, rising above the foliage making a magnificent sight. 6-12" $11.95, 1-2' $14.95 72250 Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum ‘Molly Schroeder’ — A pink flowered selection, special in several respects. It’s consistently pink from year to year, and an excellent rebloomer providing a superior fall floral display. Grows 5-8’ tall. 6-12" $8.95 71849 Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum ‘Popcorn’ — This grows to be 8' tall and 6' wide and is very hardy, to -23oF. Flowers are small white ‘snowballs’ and are followed by red fruit. 3-4' $29.95 71739 Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum ‘Shoshoni’ — Imagine ‘Shasta’ on a smaller scale! This is what you have with this compact variety that will reach 5' with an 8' spread, all with wonderful flat, lacecaps flowers layered across the horizontal branches. Dark green leaves turn purple red in the fall. 2-3' $21.95 70172 Viburnum propinquum — (10°F, USDA Zones 8-9) This is a compact, evergreen shrub, growing to 10’ tall and 6’ wide. The leaves are dark green, sparsely toothed and the tiny, tubular flowers are greenish white, appearing in late spring followed by blue-black fruit. 2-3' $21.95 71202 x rhytidocarpum — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) A hybrid of V. buddleifolium and V. rhytidophyllum, this semievergreen shrub has stiffer leaves than V. buddleifolium and brighter green leaves than V. rhytidophyllum. The ivory white flowers bloom from glorious pink buds on this hybrid and the eye-catching red fruits occur in June. 3-4' $34.95, 4-5' $44.95, 5-6' $55.95 71709 Viburnum sargentii — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-7) Bushy in habit, deciduous shrub, 15' x 15'. Maple type leaves, toothed, emerging bronzy-purple, turning green in the summer and vibrant yellow to reddish tones in the fall. Flowers are white lacecap like on 2" stalks. These flowers give way to noticeably small bright red berries. 2-3' $24.95, 4-5' $44.95 71101 Viburnum sargentii ‘Onondaga’ — Leaves emerge maroon and maintain a margin of that color while in summer green, later turning rich purple-red in autumn. 2-5" flat topped corymbs of creamy white flowers brushed with pink open from red buds in late spring. Mature growth is 6' with a rounded habit. 2-3' $24.95 Viburnum tinus - Laurustinus — (10°F, USDA Zones 8-10) This is an excellent upright rounded evergreen shrub up to 10' tall that is tolerant of shade and salt spray. Simple ovate to oblong 2-4" dark shiny green leaves with a pale green beneath. From deep pink buds, emerges white flowers in flattened, terminal cymes to 4". Metallic blue fruits follow. 71046 Viburnum tinus ‘Bewley’s Variegated’ — This is a beautiful variegated, evergreen shrub! Variegation is a creamy yellow around the edges of deep green leaves. Pink buds open to white flowers that are then followed by electric blue fruits. 6-12" $15.95 71205 ‘Spring Bouquet’ — Syn. ‘Compactum’. Guess what, this is a compact plant with dark red flower buds that open to white on a 5' shrub. 3-4' $31.95 WEIGELA NEW 73886 Weigelia ‘Carnaval’— This new French triploid hybrid is red, white and pink flowers all on the same plant!! What more could one want? You want larger blooms? Well, you’ve got them! ‘Carnaval’s blooms are larger than most Weigelias and start in spring and repeat through the summer. Its 3-4’ height and width are just about right for most gardens. 1-2' $19.95 Weigela florida — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-9) This is a spreading deciduous shrub with arching branches in a dense round habit. Perfect, funnel shaped 1" flowers appear in May and June. Flowers range from deep reds to whites and appear on the previous season’s wood. Compact varieties range from 3-4' but generally this species will grow to 8'. Grow in fertile well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 71333 Weigela florida ‘Abel Carriere’ — Bell-shaped, bright rose flowers with gold flecked throats emerge from purplish red buds. 2-3' $29.95 71334 Weigela florida ‘Boskoop Glory’— Large, trumpet shaped salmon pink flowers covers this Weigela. 3-4' $34.95 71335 Weigela florida ‘Bristol Ruby’ — Sparkling ruby red, typically bell shaped flowers open from dark red buds. Good hardiness. 2-3' $24.95 72115 Weigela florida ‘Dark Horse’ PPAF — Clusters of magenta-pink flowers stand out against the dark foliage which is tinted with deep purple-bronze. This is a low growing weigela, to about 3' tall and wide. Can take partial shade. 1-2' $19.95 71490 Weigela florida ‘Evita’ — Crimson red funnel-shaped flowers with yellow anthers open during May and June. Generally you will get a second bloom later in the season. 2-3' $24.95 73344 Weigela florida French Lace™— One of the few variegated weigela, this variety has a light chartreuse edge around dark green leaves. The flowers are a luscious ruby red. Good fall colors in oranges and reds. 2-3' $22.95 71570 Weigela florida ‘Java Red’ — The bronze green leaves is a nice contrast to the red flowers. It will reach 3' in height and 5' in width. 2-3' $22.95 72282 Weigela florida ‘Midnight Wine’ — Low mounding, dwarf version of ‘Wine & Roses’ with its dark purple foliage and pink flowers, growing to 12" tall and wide! 6-12" $15.95, 1-2' $19.95 70954 Weigela florida ‘My Monet’ppaf — Syn. ‘Verweig.’ A miniature form this variety will only reach 18'’ in the best conditions. The foliage has green centers and pink turning white edges. Spring flowers are light pink inside and darker pink outside. 2-3' $22.95 72116 Weigela florida ‘Pink Poppet’ — This is one of the new compact varieties of weigela that will be a wonderful addition to the spring and summer gardens since it reliably covers itself in shell pink flowers during both seasons. Slow growing to about 2' high and wide.1-2' $11.95 70893 Weigela florida ‘Red Prince’ — Deep, coral red flowers which do not fade are produced first in midsummer and again in late summer. Grows to 6' tall. 2-3' $14.95 73343 Weigela florida ‘Tango’ — This variety has deep mauve flowers that contrast wonderfully with its deeply colored plum foliage. Compact habit on this variety ensures that with minimal care it will still look great. 1-2' $14.95 70620 Weigela florida Wine & Roses® — Superior to other purple leaved weigelas, this cultivar sports glossy, rich, dark burgundy foliage. Flowers are an intense rose-red. This one will grow to 4-5' in height. 1-2' $13.95YUCCA Yucca filamentosa - Adam’s Needle Yucca — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-10). These tough evergreen plants withstand hot sun, dry locations and keep on going! Plant these in those areas just beyond the reach of the sprinklers, or in that strip on the other side of the driveway away from all the water lines. A planting of yucca, with river rock as a ground cover, creates a natural look that is tidy and maintenance free. This species has narrow, spiky green leaves up to 3' long and, in summer, bears large clusters of creamy white flowers on tall woody spikes. 71350 Yucca filamentosa ‘Brite Edge’ — Similar to the species. Leaves have narrow yellow margins and green centers. 3-6" $9.95 ZELKOVA 70947 serrata - Japanese Zelkova — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9). A beautiful tree to 50', possibly more in ideal conditions, with slightly less spread. Bark is an attractive red-brown in youth, turning to gray-brown, often exfoliating with a character similar to the Chinese Elm. A small flower arrives in April with the leaves, and has a variable leaf color in the fall ranging from yellow to deep red. Prefers moist, deep soil, although once established it is very wind and drought tolerant, and somewhat tolerant of pollution. 6-7' $69.95 73219 ‘Musashino’ — Has a narrow, vase-shaped growth habit and stunning foliage! Plant this as an artistic element in the landscape. Can eventually reach 45' but will be only 20' at the crown. Prefers a mostly sunny spot. 5-6' $45.95.95 05/11/2008 |
