NEW!-Common Horsechestnut
(Aesculus hippocastanum)—Also known as European Horsechestnut, the large stately tree is common to parks and gardens in Europe with an impressive display of flowers in the spring. Individual flowers are white with yellow and red highlights and are borne in 5-12" long, upright clusters. Height 40-60', spread 30-50'.

Red Horsechestnut
(Aesculus x carnea)—This cross combines two outstanding plants, Red Buckeye and Common Horsechestnut. The result is a wonderful small tree that produces an impressive display of red flowers in the spring. Does best with light shade and good soil. Flowers are favored by hummingbirds.
‘Briotti’—A deep red selection with large flower clusters, up to 10” long.
‘Fort McNair’—A more recent introduction having pink flowers and nice dark green foliage.

JUJUBE
NEW!-Sherwood Jujube
(Ziziphis jujuba ‘Sherwood’)—Also known as the Chinese Date. Produces cherry to plum sized fruits, each with a single hard stone in the center. Fully mature fruits are red and soft, but when harvested slightly yellow-green, flesh is crisp and sweet like an apple. Flowers are typically self fertile. Height 20-30', spread 20-30'.

LILAC
Japanese Tree Lilac
(Syringa reticulata)—This Lilac is actually a tree! It has large panicles of creamy white flowers in June and handsome, dark green summer foliage. It is resistant to both powdery mildew and borers, making it very easy to grow. A stunning, under-planted, small ornamental tree. Height 20-25’, spread 15-20’.
‘Ivory Silk’—A heavy flowering selection. Blooms at an early age.
‘Snowcap’ (‘Elliott’)—A more compact selection of an amazingly tough species. An impressive display of creamy-white flowers in the spring. Tough, dark green foliage. Makes a great small tree, especially for difficult areas. Height 15-20’, spread 15-20’.

Pekin Lilac
(Syringa pekinensis)—This is a beautiful Lilac Tree, typically multi-stemmed in habit, and producing a wonderful display of creamy white flowers a little later in the spring than most lilacs. Bark is quite impressive, similar in many cases to that of a cherry tree, rich brown and exfoliating. Height 15-20’, spread 15-25’.
‘China Snow’ (‘Morton’)—Similar to the species, this selection from the Morton Arboretum in Chicago boasts a more upright habit and exfoliating, cherry-like bark as well as attractive late spring flowers. Height 20-25’, spread 15-20’.

LINDEN
American Linden
(Tilia americana)—A native tree that can be found along creeks and streams in our area. Also known as Basswood. Makes a magnificent specimen for the yard. Produces small, pale yellow flowers that fill the air with a wonderfully sweet fragrance in the late spring. Height 50-70’, spread 30-50’.
‘Legend’ (‘Wandell’)—A beautiful selection that is uniformly pyramidal and has a strong central leader with excellent branching structure. Foliage is dark green through the season, changing to yellow in the fall. Height 50-60’, spread 25-40’.
‘Redmond’—A selected variety of American Linden with attractive and distinct pyramidal habit of growth. Excellent street tree. Height 50-60’, spread 25-30’.

Harvest Gold Linden
(Tilia x ‘Harvest Gold’)—This selection is actually a cross between Mongolian Linden and European Littleleaf Linden, creating a hybrid of international proportions. Has an upright growth habit, exfoliating bark, and attractive green foliage that changes to golden-yellow in the fall. Height 30-40’, spread 25-30’.

Littleleaf Linden
(Tilia cordata)—This is an excellent shade tree, with a small but very fragrant flower late in the spring. Summer foliage is dark green changing to a clear yellow in the fall. Height 40-50’, spread 30-35’.
‘Greenspire’—Small leathery foliage on a narrow pyramidal tree. Selected variety of Littleleaf Linden. Excellent street tree. Height 40-50’, spread 30-35’.
‘Shamrock’ (‘Bailey’)—Similar to ‘Greenspire’ but growth is a little less dense, creating a more open canopy. Very vigorous. Height 40-50’, spread 30-40’.

NEW!- 'Satin Shadow' ('Sashazam')-Selected for its even branch structure and uniform crown. Bright silver undersides of the leaves contrast nicely with the dark green upper leaf surface. Great lawn tree. Height 40-60', spread 30-50'.

Sterling Silver Linden
(Tilia tomentosa ‘Sterling’)—An extremely durable selection with attractive lustrous dark green leaves and a wonderful silvery underside that gives the tree a shimmering effect in the wind. Height 40-60’, spread 30-50’.

LOCUST
Purple Robe Locust
(Robina pseudoacacia ‘Purple Robe’)—Brilliant dark rosy-pink to purple, fragrant flower clusters in the spring and beautiful, lacy, fine-textured foliage on a compact tree. Height 40-50’, spread 20-30’.

Globe Locust
(Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Inermis’)—A popular, fast-growing tree with a dense, rounded head. Canopy stays relatively small making it useful as a small ornamental tree. Height 10-15’, spread 10-15’.

MAACKIA
Summertime Amur Maackia
(Maackia amurensis ‘Summertime’)—An improved selection introduced from the University of Minnesota. An excellent small tree with foliage that emerges with a silvery cast in the spring changing to an attractive dark green through summer. Flowers are creamy-white and produced mid-summer. Height 15-25’, spread 15-20’.

 

Southern Magnolia
(Magnolia grandiflora)—A staple in the south; planted only occasionally in our area. Well known for its large, creamy-white, fragrant flowers and equally large, glossy green, evergreen foliage. Certainly a beautiful tree, unfortunately our cold winters drastically limit its success in our region. Hardier selections perform better and offer some possibilities for the dedicated gardener. Plant in protected locations and keep your fingers crossed!
‘Bracken’s Brown Beauty’—Considered by many experts to be not only one of the best forms, but also one of the most cold hardy as well. More compact and dense with smaller leaves, dark green and glossy above, rusty-brown underneath. Height 20-30’, spread 10-15’.
‘Edith Bogue’—A more cold hardy selection that has proven itself to survive better in northern environments. Glossy, dark green foliage. This species is still considered borderline winter hardy in our area and is best reserved for protected gardens and determined gardeners! Height 20-30’, spread 10-15’.

Star Magnolia
(Magnolia stellata)—White star-like blossoms in early spring. Grows as multiple stem and dwarf. Height 15-20’, spread 10-15’.
‘Royal Star’—This selection blooms slightly later than Star Magnolia. Pink flower buds open to pure white blossoms.

Sweetbay Magnolia
(Magnolia virginiana)—The fragrance from these flowers will be enjoyed throughout the yard! Creamy-white flowers are produced for several months and have a wonderfully sweet fragrance. Leaves are shiny and bright green on top, silvery underneath. Does well in wet or even swampy areas. Height 15-20’, spread 15-20’.
‘Henry Hicks’—Although Sweetbay Magnolia typically loses its leaves during the winter in northern climates, this selection has been proven to remain evergreen through extremely cold temperatures, well below zero. Wonderfully fragrant, creamy-white, lemon-scented flowers. Height 15-20’, spread 15-20’.
‘Moonglow’––A more narrow selection that has proven to also be very cold hardy. Foliage is dark green and semi-evergreen. Great for moist areas. Height 20-30’, spread 10-15’.