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PLANT LISTDECIDUOUS / VERMONT SHADE TREES

Our deciduous Vermont shade trees are carefully picked to grow in here in Vermont. The shade trees we carry are trees we can grow here in our fields, and that have proven themsleves to be hardy in a variety of Vermont conditions.


  Acer griseum
PaperbarkMaple
ZONE 4/5, HT 25', SUN/ PART SUN
A small shade maple growing to 25' tall. The papery bark exfoliates to reveal cinnamon-brown under bark. Foliage turns a beautiful red in fall, complimenting Vermont colors.

POTnPOT10                       189.98     


  Acer miyabei
State Street Miyabei Maple
ZONE 4, HT 40', SP 25', SUN/PART SUN
A maple like no other. This maple has a dark green hue to the leaves which contrasts well with the corky bark. A great Vermont shade tree selection for an urban location where heat, drought, salt and pollution are a concern.

POTnPOT10                            189.98     


Acer palmatum
Japanese Maple
ZONE 5, HT 12-15', SP 12-15', SUN
Beautiful emerald green foliage on a semi-dwarf ornamental tree. Fall color is even better than the red-leaf varieties with a stunning array of oranges, reds, and yellows. Better suited for the Champlain Valley.

36" Ht                             119.98 


Acerbloodgood
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'
Japanese Maple
ZONE 5, HT 8-20', SP 6-15', SUN/ PART SUN
A beautiful, slow growing specimen tree. Perhaps the hardiest of the Japanese maples, some have survived -25 degrees F. Deep reddish-purple leaves that have incredible red fall color. Best if used in a protected area.

36" Ht                             119.98
48" Ht                             339.98
60" Ht                             295.00
72" Ht                             439.00
84" Ht                             569.00    


Acer rubrum
Red Maple
ZONE 3, HT 40 - 60', SP 40-50', SUN
Our native Red Maple is best known for its fall coloring varying from yellow to brilliant red. Fast growing and does well in wet locations and heavy soils.

POTnPOT10                  169.98
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
4.5" Cal                      1795.00
5 " Cal                        2195.00


 
Acer rubrum 'Northwood'        Northwood Red Maple

ZONE 3, HT 40-50', SP 15-20', SUN   
A beautiful rounded form of Red Maple. With a straight sturdy trunk it is one of the hardiest of Red Maples.  Yes and for those of us in the beautiful north it has spectacular orange-red fall color.  

2” Cal                          569.00
3” Cal                          995.00
4" Cal                        1395.00
5" Cal                        2195.00


Acer rubrum October
Acer rubrum 'October Glory'
October Glory Maple  

ZONE 4, HT 50-60', SP 35-40', SUN
When this maple is in full fall color in our fields, it never fails to draw attention to itself. Impressive and intense crimson red fall color that lasts longer than any other maple we grow. Hardiness at higher elevations is a question mark, but it grows extremely well in our Champlain Valley fields.    

2.5" Cal                       695.00
3" Cal                          995.00
3.5" Cal                       1195.00


Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset'
Red Maple
ZONE 4, HT 50', SP 30-40', SUN
Outstanding brilliant red fall color. Upright and dense growth habit make this an excellent street or lawn tree.

POTnPOT10                  149.98


Acer saccharum
Acer saccharum
Sugar Maple
ZONE 3, HT 50-75', SP 50', SUN
Our state tree and one of the best large shade trees. Spectacular fall color in varying tones of yellow, orange and red. A native tree that is pollution and salt sensitive and needs well-drained soils.

POTnPOT10                  169.98
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
4.5" Cal                       1795.00
5" Cal                          2195.00
6" Cal                          3995.00
7" Cal                          4995.00


Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain'
Sugar Maple
ZONE 4, HT 50', SP 40', SUN
A beautiful cultivar of Sugar Maple, 'Green Mountain' is selected for a fast and more regular growth habit as well as its deep green summer leaf color.

POTnPOT10                 189.00
1.75” Cal                     439.00
2” Cal                         569.00
3” Cal                         995.00
3.5" Cal                     1195.00
4" Cal                        1395.00
4.5" Cal                     1795.00        


Acer Autumn Blaze
Acer x freemanii 'Autumn Blaze'            Autumn Blaze Maple    

ZONE 4, HT 50', SP 40',
Dense, oval-rounded shape with a strong central leader and ascending branches. Orange-red fall color.       

POTnPOT10                     169.98
3" Cal                             995.00


Acer x freemanii 'Celebration'            Autumn Blaze Maple    

ZONE 4, HT 35'-45', SP 30'-40', SUN
The Celebration is an upright tree with a distinct, uniform branch structure. The tree is a compact grower which works well in an urban setting. This cultivar can tolerate soil with a high pH.   

POTnPOT10                     139.98


Acer Jeffers Red
Acer x freemanii 'Jeffers Red'   
Autumn Blaze Maple   

ZONE 4, HT 50', SP 40', SUN           
Dense, rounded oval shape with a strong central leader. The rich orange-red fall color lasts longer than other varieties. Grows rapidly, has good drought resistance once established, and tolerates a range of soils.         

5 " Cal                         2195.00


Acer Sienna
Acer x freemanii 'Sienna'          
Sienna Glen Maple     

ZONE 3-7, 60' HT, 40' SP, SUN       
A vigorous grower, this maple forms a well-branched tree, even when young. The smaller leaves and finer branching gives it a delicate look in the landscape. Green foliage in summer turns a wonderful burgundy red in autumn. Excellent winter hardiness and less suseptible to winter frost cracking than Autumn Blaze.      

POTnPOT10              139.00
1.75" Cal                  439.00
2" Cal                      569.00
2.5" Cal                   695.00
3" Cal                      995.00


Aesculus glabra           
Ohio Buckeye       

ZONE 3, HT 20'-40', SP 20'-40', Sun
The unusual and attractive palmately compound leaves turn a range of yellows, reds and oranges in the fall. Large yellowish-green panicle flowers are produced in spring followed by large brown fruit capsules.      

POTnPOT10                  129.98
2.5 " Cal                      695.00
3" Cal                         995.00


Amelanchier 'Autumn Brilliance'
Serviceberry
ZONE 3, HT 25', SP 15', SUN/PART SUN
We love Amelanchier because it is one of the first trees to flower in the spring. This variety has purple berries that will attract the birds. Its foliage is perhaps the cleanest of all the Amelanchier turning a brilliant red color in fall.     

POTnPOT10                  169.98
1.75" Cal                      439.00
2" Cal                           569.00


Amelanchier 'Autumn Brilliance'
(Clump)          
Serviceberry  
  
ZONE 3, HT 25', SP 15', SUN/PART SUN   
We love Amelanchier because it is one of the first trees to flower in the spring. This variety has purple berries that will attract the birds. Its foliage is perhaps the cleanest of all the Amelanchier turning a brilliant red color in fall.

48" Ht B&B                   119.98
60" Ht B&B                   169.00
72 " Ht B&B                  229.00


Amelanchier Trazan
Amelanchier canadensis 'Trazam'         
Tradition Serviceberry  
  

ZONE 4, HT 25'-30',SP 15-20',SUN - PART SHADE           
Tradition is a native tree selection that blooms prolifically in early spring followed by blueberry-type fruit that is usually picked clean by birds. Bright red and orange fall foliage. It's light shade makes it ideal for planting within gardens. Daffodils and early tulips complement the white blooms.           

2.5" Cal                  695.00


Amelanchier Laevis
Amelanchier laevis (Clump)       
Allegheny Serviceberry 
  

ZONE 4, HT 20-25', SP 10', SUN/SHADE    Native multi-stemmed plant with spreading branches. Fleecy white flowers in early spring followed by purple berries that the birds love. Useful for naturalistic plantings or as a specimen.  

48" Ht   B&B               119.98
72" Ht   B&B               229.98
84" Ht   B&B               279.98


Amelanchier lamarckii
Amelanchier lamarckii       
Juneberry

ZONE 4, HT 15-25', SP 15-25', SUN/ PT SHADE   
This Amelanchier is of unknown origin but is believed to be a native cross of the North American species. This plant features showy, 5 petaled white flowers, in drooping clusters in April. The edible berries appear in June and are often used in jams and jellies. Unlike other Amelanchiers the leaves are highly disease resistant so the fall color on this plant is incredible.

84" Ht   B&B               229.98
120" Ht   B&B             339.00


 

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