A few Oddballs...

Don't see these too often- Hydrangea quer. 'Snow Queen' patio trees. Branching starts at about 24-30" and the plants have been pruned to thicken the stems and support the weight of all the summer blooms.  There are 12 available-  half are approx 4/5'H x 3/4'W and the others are approx 5/6'H x 3/4'W.

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snow Queen'  tree form

It's pretty hard to beat Magnolia macrophylla for leaf and flower size.  We sold our larger specimen, but have found some more beauties.  They're approx 8/10'H x 7/8'W.  The leaves can grow over 30" long!

 Magnolia macrophylla  8/10'

Magnolia macro.-  leaves and flower

One of the smaller Vine Maples, Acer circinatum 'Sunny Sister' is a slow grower to only 5/6' in 10 years.  Its new spring growth of peach and pink fade to a nice chartreuse in the summer (usually with pink margins remaining.)  We have found some beauties in the 3/4' range now.

 Acer circinatum 'Sunny Sister'  3/4'

Acer circ. 'Sunny Sister'  summer leaf color

Not too many of these kicking around anywhere and only 1 to be found (for sale) with any size up here so far.  Standing tall at 9/10'H (and only 30" across) Sambucus nigra 'Pyramidalis'  makes a bold statement.  This is a much older specimen with extremely furrowed bark on a 4" trunk.  Good plant on which to test your plant friends' ID skills...

 Sambucus nigra 'Pyramidalis'  specimen

Sambucus nig. 'Pyramidalis'   4"+ trunk

New Summer Finds

We've finally had a chance to get back out and continue hunting for the good stuff.  Here's a starter list of some new beauties we've recently located.  First on the list is a Forest Pansy Redbud.  Approx 10/12'H & W with a 4" caliper.  (We also have some 7/8' multi trunk-  becoming harder to find.)

Cercis can. 'Forest Pansy'  SPEC

Staking these Juniperus pro. 'Nana'  created approx. 5'H x  8/10'W sprawling mounds- perfect near a water feature or draping over stone.  We have about 5 nice ones, maybe more...?

Juniperus pro. 'Nana'  staked Jr Specimen

There are about 20 Weeping Katsura trees available- all are pushing 10' tall! 

 Cercidiphyllum jap. 'Pendula' HG  Jr Specimen

Most of these Betula pendula 'Youngii' specimens are over 12' tall.  There are about 10 available- all with contorted, twisted trunks and branches weeping fully to the ground.

 Betula pendula 'Youngii' specimens

'The Rising Sun' Redbud is pretty hard to beat for color that lasts all summer without burning.  These shrubs/ multi stem trees are approx. 3/4'H&W now and usually grow to about 8/10' .

Cercis can. 'The Rising Sun'  multi

Cercis can. 'The Rising Sun'  leaf close-up

Specimen Rhododendron

Extremely hard to find variety, not to mention the size of this beast!   Rhododendron 'Lady Eleanor Cathcart' is similar (when smaller) to Rh. 'Anah Kruschke', but gets much larger over time and can hold 30% more flowers in each truss at branch tips.

​Rhodo. 'Lady Eleanor Cathcart' specimen

​Rhodo. 'Lady Eleanor Cathcart' flower. 12-15 flowers per truss

This specimen is approx 12'H x 16'W with multiple aged trunks adding to the elegance. 

​Rhodo. 'Lady Eleanor Cathcart' trunk

​another view of the flower

This Rhodie was dug last winter from a private garden where a proposed addition forced its removal.  It flowered beautifully this year and is already putting on new growth.  Looks great from both sides.

​Rhodo. 'Lady Eleanor Cathcart' specimen

New Rare Additions

Specimen Fagus syl. 'Miltonensis' dug while dormant this spring and is ready to ship.  Very cool, irregular twisting habit with one long arm reaching out to the side.  Approx. 10/12'H x 22/24'W.

​Fagus sylvatica 'Miltonensis' specimen

Love it or Hate it.  The pink and white new growth and erratic variegation make Acer p. 'Asahi Zuru' an extremely unique garden addition.  This specimen is a double transplant and leafs out very full.  Approx. 10/12'H x 8/10'W.  

​Acer p. 'Asahi Zuru' leaves

​Acer p. 'Asahi Zuru' specimen

Cotinus obovatus is a rare find in the trade these days; especially one of any size.  We have one gorgeous specimen that's pushing 7' tall & wide.  Nice and full and just starting to push flowers.  This is a one of a kind gem.

​Cotinus obovatus  Jr. Specimen

​Cotinus obovatus leaves

Assorted Goodies Just In!!!

We've just brought in a small collection of some hard to find goodies.   First up is a tree that is rarely available in this size.  The Monkey Puzzle tree- Araucaria araucana.    This giant is approx. 17/18'h x 8/9'w with a 7"caliper.  SOLD

 Araucaria araucana Specimen

Araucaria leaf detail

Specimen Quacking Aspen, Populus tremuloides, clumps.  Use as a dramatic focal point or use several to create an instant grove.  These average approx 18/22'h x 8/12'w and have approx 3-8 stalks in the 2-4"caliper range.

​Populus tremuloides Specimens, clumps

4" Flowering Crabapples.    We have 2 beautiful Malus 'Spring Snow' (high disease resistance)  that are approx. 16/18'h x 8/10'w.  Both are transplants and ready to ship.  SOLD

​Malus 'Spring Snow'  4"caliper

​Malus 'Spring Snow' flowers

Tall evergreen hedging is becoming harder and harder to come by, especially for tight areas.  We recently brought in a stash of some 6.5/7' Taxus bac. 'Fastigiata'.   These are the tallest ones available, with any numbers, to create a formal dark green hedge.  (The blue ribbon is set at 6' on the measuring rod.)

Taxus bac. 'Fastigiata'  6.5/7'

Jr. Specimen Lilacs

Just located 15 Syringa vulgaris. 'Katherine' Havemeyer'.  They are mature 6/7' Jr. Specimens with exfoliating bark and many canes close to 2".

​Syringa v. 'Katherine Havemeyer'  row

Jr. Specimen 'Katherine Havemeyer' Lilac

Katherine Havemeyer is a French Hybrid lilac that matures at about 8/10'H x 6/8'W.  They have deep purple double buds which open lavender/pink.  They are hardy in Zones 3-7.

​Katherine Havemeyer buds & flowers

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Specimen & Jr. Specimen Magnolias

Looking for a mature Magnolia to fill that spot near a water feature?  Or maybe give a little spring time color to a focal point in the garden?  We just found some amazing Specimen & Jr. Specimen Magnolias and they're ready to ship!

​Magnolia x 'Randy' Jr. Specimen

Magnolia x 'Randy' is a medium pink with large flowers.  Magnolia 'Susan' is a deeper pink.  Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' has white ruffled petals.    

​Magnolia 'Susan' Jr. Specimen

​Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' Jr. Specimen

We have a handful of Jr. Specimens and 1 each of Specimen 'Randy' and 'Susan'.  The 2 specimens are approx. 20/25'H x 10/15'W with 8"calipers. 

​2 specimen Magnolias

​2 specimen Magnolias

Cedrus atl. gl. 'Pendula' Jr Specimens

​We have 27 Cedrus atl. gl. 'Pendula' Jr Specimens available.  These range in heights from 5' to 7'H and 8'-12' length (L to R, not including height).  Calipers are in the 3"-5" range.  

​Cedrus atl. gl. 'Pendula' Jr Specimen

​Cedrus atl. gl. 'Pendula' Jr Specimens- just dug and cleaned up

​Cedrus atl. gl. 'Pendula'  Jr Specimen

​Cedrus atl. gl. 'Pendula'  6'H x 10'W

​Cedrus atl. gl. 'Pendula'  ave caliper  

Specimen Bloodgood Maples

'​Bloodgood' Japanese Maples are readily available just about everywhere in smaller sizes.  Due to their ruggedness and crimson contrast, they still have a place in most modern landscapes and remain one of the most popular varieties.  Mature Acer p. 'Bloodgood' are much harder to come by and highly sought after.  We have 10 large caliper specimens available now.

​Acer p. 'Bloodgood' Specimen

​Calipers range from 4"-6" and trees are approx. 12/16'H x 8/12'W.

​5" caliper Specimen Bloodgood Maple

​Acer p. 'Bloodgood'  select specimens

Tree Peonies

​We have 2 varieties of Tree Peonies available.  Very hard to find in this size and make a dramatic impact in any landscape.  We have 25 Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii.  These are about 48" now and will grow up to approx. 6/7'H & W.  They produce bright yellow blooms in late spring to early summer.  

​Paeonia lutea var ludlowii

​P. l. var ludlowii flower

P. l. var ludlowii-  Approx 5/6'H

We also have 6 Paeonia delavayi available.  These are even harder to find in this size.  They are about 2/3'H & W now and will reach approx. 5/6'H x 3/4'W at maturity.  They produce an amazing red flower in early summer.

​Paeonia delavayi

​P. delavayi  flower

The buds are swelling up already!  These will be beautiful this year.  They ship in root control bags so are ready to go anytime.

​Tree Peony buds swelling

​Paeonia l. var. ludlowii ready to ship

Mature Orchard Apple Trees

Looking for an instant apple orchard or a unique deciduous screen with edible fruit?  We have large-caliper, mature apple trees available in tree form and espalier.   The tree form are Gala and average approx. 10/12' H&W.  They are available in calipers ranging from 5"-10" and produce bountiful fruit. 

Specimen Gala Apple Tree

Orchard Grove

6" caliper Gala Apple Tree

Loading Specimen Apple Tree

Our Specimen Espalier Apple Trees are Jonagold.  Calipers range from 3"-8".  Most are approx. 10/12'H with widths ranging from 6'-14'!  These have been orchard pruned and have horizontal branches with calipers up to 2".  They create an instant green fence with spring flowers and an edible crop.

Jonagold Apple Espalier Specimen- 3"caliper

Jonagold Espalier Specimens- branching structure

Specimen Espalier Apples provide instant screen 

Jonagold Apples fruiting on Specimen Espalier

We also have about 5 Specimen Melrose Apple Trees.  They are approx. 6/7'H x 7/8'W with calipers in the 4-5"range...

Specimen Melrose Apple tree

Specimen Melrose Apple tree- 4" caliper,  fruiting

Blue Ox Weeping Norway Spruce- Call for Availability

The pendulous branches of Picea abies 'Glauca Pendula' are densely covered with dark green needles and can be left to spread as a prostrate ground cover or staked and trained into an impressive upright specimen.

Picea abies 'Glauca Pendula' SPECIMEN- SOLD

Hardy in Zones 3-7, mature sizes can reach approx. 20'H x 20'W when properly trained.  Prune to encourage a heavier skirt.  

Picea abies 'Glauca' Pendula' transplant

We only have 14 Blue Ox available, ranging in heights between 10'-16'.  These are transplants ready to ship when you need them.  

Picea abies 'Glauca Pendula' row of transplants

Specimen Japanese Maples

Mature specimen Japanese Maples add character and grace to any landscape.  We just brought in over 50 high-caliper specimens and transplanted them into our raised beds for optimum plant health and easy digging any time

Specimen Maple field

Specimen Maple field

Trees are meticulously manicured to create premium shape and accent the trees' natural beauty.

Pruning & Shaping

'Ever Red', 'Seiryu', 'Crimson Queen', 'Beni Hoshi' & A. shirasawanum 'Aureum' are a few of the varieties we just brought in.

Fresh specimens

Acer p. d. 'Ever Red'