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Betula 'Crimson Frost' (Clump)
Crimson Frost Birch

ZONE 4, HT 40', SP 25', SUN/ PART SHADE
This great hybrid birch has purplish foliage that makes it stand out in the landscape. It grows into a beautiful oval shaped specimen that is a great replacement to the invasive burgandy leaved cultivars of Norway Maple. Plant in a relatively moist area with sun and watch your beauty grow.

POTnPOT15                      149.98        


Betula 'Crimson Frost'
Crimson Frost Birch

ZONE 4, HT 40', SP 25', SUN/ PART SHADE
This great hybrid birch has purplish foliage that makes it stand out in the landscape. It grows into a beautiful oval shaped specimen that is a great replacement to the invasive burgandy leaved cultivars of Norway Maple. Plant in a relatively moist area with sun and watch your beauty grow.

POTnPOT10                     139.98        


Betula Heritage Clump
Betula nigra 'Heritage' (Clump)
Heritage River Birch

ZONE 3, HT 45', SP 35', SUN
A chance seedling found in 1968. Lighter bark color than River Birch. Exfoliating bark ranges from tan to creamy white to parchment white. This birch is borer resistant, oval in overall growth habit, and adaptable to moist soils. While not as white as other birches, a good trouble free choice.

5 Gal                             49.98
POTnPOT15                   149.98
72" Ht                           229.00
96" Ht                           279.00
120" Ht                         339.00
144" Ht                         439.00
192" Ht                         695.00           


Betula Heritage Single
Betula nigra 'Heritage'
Heritage River Birch

ZONE 3, HT 45', SP 35', SUN
A chance seedling found in 1968. Lighter bark color than River Birch. Exfoliating bark ranges from tan to creamy white to parchment white. This birch is borer resistant, oval in overall growth habit, and adaptable to moist soils. While not as white as other birches, a good trouble free choice.

3 Gal                            39.98
POTnPOT10                   139.98
1.75" Cal                      439.00
2" Cal                           569.00
2.5" Cal                        695.00
3" Cal                           995.00           


Betula platyphylla
Betula papyrifera
Paper Birch

ZONE 2, HT 50-70', SP 30-50', SUN
Always favored as an ornamental for its chalky white trunks and delicate foliage, this birch is tolerant of a variety of soil conditions and very hardy. Seeds are a favorite among chickadees!

5 Gal                            49.98
POTnPOT10                   139.00


Betula platyphylla 'Whitespire Birch'
Whitespire Birch
ZONE 4, HT 50', SP 30', SUN
Narrow and pyramidal in form, the 'Whitespire' variety is particularly resistant to disease and is tolerant of a variety of soil conditions. Chalky white bark adds interest year round.

3 Gal                            39.98
POTnPOT10                  139.98
72" Ht                          229.98
96" Ht                          279.00
120" Ht                        339.98
144" Ht                        439.00           
168" Ht                        695.00           


Betula platyphylla 'Whitespire Single'
Single Stem Whitespire Birch

ZONE 4, HT 30-40', SP 20-25', SUN
In my opinion, one of the most underused ornamental trees. Very upright in habit, the 'Whitespire' takes up little space in the landscape and offers year round beauty. Lovely when planted with an evergreen background which makes the chalky white bark stand out.

POTnPOT10                   139.98
POTnPOT15                   149.98
1.75" Cal                      439.00
2” Cal                          569.00
2.5" Cal                       695.00
3" Cal                          995.00
3.5" Cal                      1195.00        


Carpinus caroliniana      
American Hornbeam, Blue Beech 
      

ZONE 3, HT 20-30', SP 15-20', SUN/SHADE          
A small tree that does best in moist, well-drained soils. Often called 'Musclewood' because of its overall bark appearance which looks like a flexed forearm muscle. This versatile native tree shows excellent fall color (orange to red) in our growing fields.  

POTnPOT10                    189.98

 
Carya cordiformis
Bitternut Hickory
          

ZONE 4, HT 50-70', SP 40-50', SUN           
Unlike other hickories, this species casts an open shade, allowing turf or ornamentals to thrive underneath. 

3" Cal                           995.00      


 
Carya ovata
Shagbark Hickory           

ZONE 4, HT 60-80', SP 50-75', SUN           
Large native tree with strong central leader. Coarse bark peels in large plates and gives the tree an appealing outline. Great tree for wildlife value and timber/firewood as well.

4.5" Cal                           1795.00      


 
Castanea dentata         
American Chestnut    
       

ZONE 4, HT 75', SP 75', SUN           
Large native tree once common throughout the area. Can live many healthy years and become quite large before succumbing to Chestnut Blight. Healthy, mature specimens have been discovered throughout the US, so there is hope.

6" Cal                          3995.00      


 
Cercidiphyllum japonicum         Katsura Tree         

ZONE 4, HT 40', SP 25', SUN           
Heart-shaped leaves emerge with a red tinge, and change to a blue-gray, but the apricot-yellow fall color is why I love this ornamental tree. 

POTnPOT10                    179.00      


Cercis canadensis
Cercis canadensis    
Redbud (Northern Strain)     

ZONE 4, HT 25', SP 15-20', SUN/PART SUN         
A hardier strain with reddish-purple buds that open to rosy pink flowers before leaves appear. Effective as a single specimen and in wooded, naturalized situations. 

POTnPOT10              189.98
2" Cal                      569.00


Chionanthus virginicus  
White Fringe Tree     
   

ZONE 4, HT 10-15', SP 8-12', SUN/PART SHADE 
A small, slow-growing, native tree with long, fleecy white panicles in late spring. Birds love the dark blue fruit in summer. A very beautiful specimen.

48" Ht                      69.98


Cladrastis lutea
Yellowwood      
   

ZONE 4, HT 40', SP 35', SUN           
Striking tree with long panicles of fragrant white flowers in June. Bright green foliage contrasts nicely with darker leaved trees and turns golden-yellow in fall. Excellent small shade tree for smaller properties. Native to the eastern U.S.     

POTnPOT                    189.98


Cornus alternifolia - Tree Form
Pagoda Dogwood

ZONE 3, HT 15-25', SP 15-25', SUN/ SHADE         
Pagoda Dogwood is a small tree native to the woods around Charlotte.  We have begun growing this tree as it appears to be neglected by the nursery industry.  Horizontal branching, creamy white flower clusters, and a burgundy fall color.

POTnPOT10               129.98


Cornus mas 'Golden Glory'
Cornelian Cherry Dogwood

ZONE 4, HT 15-20', SP 10-15', SUN/PART SUN
This underutilized small tree has small yellow spring flowers followed by bright red cherry like fruit in summer. Actually a dogwood, Cornelian Cherries can be used in the shrub border or in foundation plantings. Plant against dark backgrounds for maximum flower impact. 

72” Ht                           139.98


Corylus columa
Turkish Filbert

ZONE 4, HT 30-40', SP 15-20', SUN
Broad pyramidal stately tree with pale brown flaky bark. Adaptable to adverse conditions. Drought tolerant once established but needs supplemental watering the first few summers. Excellent formal character useful for lawn or street tree plantings. Adaptable to city conditions.

7” Cal                            4995.00


Crataegus virdis 'Winter King'
Winter King Hawthorn

ZONE 4, HT 20-25, SP 20-25, SUN
This Thornless Hawthorn has beautiful white flowers in spring. The large orange-red fruit persist well into the months, complementing the attractive peeling bark and strong branching structure. This tough tree is truly one of the best when it comes to winter interest.

2.5” Cal                            369.00


Fagus grandifolia
American Beech

ZONE 4, HT 70', SUN/ SHADE
This great native tree has a dense crown which makes it a great shade tree. The foliage turns a golden bronze in autumn. They also are a great naturlizing tree that aids in bank stabilization. The nuts are an important food source for a variety of native fauna.

POTnPOT10                      149.98


Fraxinus Penn Bergeson
Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Bergeson'
Green Ash

ZONE 2, HT 50', SP 30', SUN/PART SUN
A stately, upright tree for the boulevard or home landscape. Fast growing and densely branched when mature, this tree can tolerate the HEAVIEST soils. The best choice for tough situations and poor soils. Brilliant yellow fall color.

6" Cal                           3995.98


Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Sentry'   
Princeton Sentry Ginkgo  

ZONE 4, HT 40', SP 15', SUN
A well branched ginkgo selection with upright habit of growth. This seedless male sports dense green foliage that turns a most brilliant golden yellow in autumn.    

POTnPOT10                      189.00

 
Gleditsis tri Halka
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Halka'
Thornless Honeylocust 

ZONE 3, HT 40', SP 40', SUN
Horizontal branching, high canopy and lacy foliage make the 'Halka' a favorite shade tree. Allows enough dappled sunlight through to grow a garden or lawn. A great tree to spend a summer afternoon under.     

1.75 " Cal                       439.00


 
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Imperial'   Thornless Honeylocust 

ZONE 4-7, HT 30-35', SP 30-35', SUN/PART SUN
More compact than other honeylocusts, this variety has a graceful, spreading shape with dainty bright green foliage that turns yellow in fall. Mostly seedless, it will develop some pods.         

3" Cal                         595.00


Gleditsia triacanthos 'Skyline'
Thornless Honeylocust
ZONE 4, HT 45', SP 40', SUN
A beautiful, open-habit shade tree, small leaflets allow filtered light to pass through creating a wonderful light shade. Yellow fall color. Late to leaf out. Adaptable to most soils.       

1.75" Cal                   439.00
2” Cal                        569.00
2.5” Cal                     695.00
3” Cal                        995.00
3.5" Cal                    1195.00        
4 ” Cal                      1395.00
5 " Cal                      2195.00        


 
Gymnocladus dioica
Kentucky Coffee Tree  

ZONE 4, HT 50', SP 40', SUN
New foliage is pink when it emerges later in spring. The extremely large leafs on this tree give it an almost tropical look. Dappled shade allows for healthy grass underneath. This incredibly tough tree tolerates salt and other urban conditions with ease. Yellow-green fall color.        

POTnPOT                       169.98

 

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