A Few Good Camellias

Two more worthy specimens for Camellia connoisseurs.  The first is a limbed up masterpiece.  It's approx 14/16'H x 16/20'W with RED flowers.  It speaks for itself.

Camellia jap.  Unknown red specimen

Next is a perfectly manicured specimen with a profusion of light pink flowers and a picturesque multi-trunk.  It measures approx. 18/20'H x 14/16'W.

Camellia jap.  Unknown pink specimen

Camellia jap.  Unknown pink specimen, alt view

A wise old owl sat on an Oak...

3 Scarlet Oaks are starting to develop some unique character and will create an instant sense of scale in a woodland landscape.  The range from 5-6.5" caliper and are approx 25'H x 10/14'W.

Quercus coccinea  unique specimens

Quercus coccinea  unique specimens

Quercus coccinea-  our most "unique" specimen

Acer p. 'Beni ubi gohon' specimen

We've yet to see one this big...  Acer palmatum 'Beni ubi gohon' is the smallest of all the strapleaf maples and rarely grows above 6/7'H.  This one measures approx. 12/13'H x 9/10'H with a 4.5" caliper.

Acer palmatum 'Beni ubi gohon'  specimen

Acer p. 'Beni ubi gohon' leaf detail, summer

Acer p. 'Beni ubi gohon'  specimen, winter

Acer p. 'Beni ubi gohon'  specimen, spring leaf color

Yellow Magnolia- mature specimen

We'll be digging this very sought after Magnolia out of a private collection within the next week or so.  It is an 'Elizabeth' which is a light yellow and very hard to find with any size.  This one measures approx 24/26'H x 14/16'W with a 4-5"caliper.

Magnolia 'Elizabeth' specimen, summer

Magnolia 'Elizabeth' specimen, winter

Magnolia 'Elizabeth' flower

Mimosas anyone...?

A lot of growers have upright Mimosa trees available- we thought we'd play around with a few and train them to grow horizontally.  These will be perfect for an accent reaching over a hardscape or (if you don't mind cleaning up the flowers) cascading over a pool or water feature.

Albizzia julibrissin- being horizontally trained

These Mimosa are all Albizia j. 'E.H. Wilson', known for being the most cold hardy variety available- down to Zone 6 (-10 degrees).

Albizia julibrissin- training

Specimen Acer palmatum- multis (only 2 Avail)

Green leaf maples are increasingly popular again this year, especially straight Acer palmatum.  These beauties are approx. 10/12'H x 12/14'W and have been very well taken care of.  They will add instant impact and create an established look to any landscape, especially when the fall color hits...

Acer palmatum, multi   Specimen

Acer palmatum, multi Specimen A

Acer palmatum, multi  Specimen B

Evergreen Hedging

More manageable then the species, Prunus laur. 'Nana' usually grows to between 6-10'H and 6-8'W.  English laurels require a certification process to be permitted into California and we currently have good numbers on some 4/5' Nanas that are certified and ready to ship!  If you're not in CA, we can get larger too.

Prunus laur. 'Nana'  4/5'

'Koto No Ito' & 'Seiryu'

2 magnificent specimen Japanese Maples will be gone as quickly as they arrived.  The first is a Acer p. 'Koto no ito' with a 5.5" caliper.  The tree is approx. 14/16'H x 12/14'W.  The largest we've had available in a long time.

Acer p. 'Koto no ito'  specimen

Acer p. 'Koto no ito'  specimen, alt view

We also found an Acer p.d. 'Seiryu' with a very unique shape and is starting to develop some very nice tiers.  It is approx. 12/14'H x 10/12'W.

Acer p.d. 'Seiryu'  specimen

Metasequoia, Cedrus libani, Carpinus, Apple & Rhodie specimens

We just located and dug 5 more amazing specimen trees.  Any of these will give an instant finished look to your garden and create a magnificent anchor in the landscape.  The first is a specimen Metasequoia glyptostroboides that measures approx. 30/35'H x 16/18'W.

Metasequoia glyptostroboides  specimen

Next is a Cedrus libani that tips at about 40/42'H !!!  Tough to beat in the landscape as far as instant, unique character goes...

Cedrus libani   40' specimen

Once the branches of a mature Carpinus bet. 'Fastigiata' begin to relax, you get something that looks like this beauty below.  This one is approx 20/25'H & W.

Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'  mature specimen

With increased demand for edible ornamentals in the garden, this specimen columnar apple tree would be a perfect fit in todays landscapes.  It's approx. 17/18'H x 6/7'W with a 6" caliper.  We believe the variety is Scarlet Sentinel.  

Columnar Apple Tree 'Scarlet Sentinel'  specimen

Scarlet Sentinel flower

Apple 'Scarlet Sentinel'  fruit

And lastly, a near perfect Rhododendron specimen.  We were told the flower is dark pink/ red.  This one measures approx. 11/12'H x 13/14'W and looks great from all sides.  

Rhododendron,  unknown red or pink specimen

Amazing Camellia specimens- HUGE!

We recently dug two large specimen Camellias from a local private garden.  They were just barely touching so are slightly sided (as photos show).  Perfect for a spot where you wouldn't see the back right now, or they'll fill out within the next few seasons with a little patience and TLC.  The first one is approx. 10/12'H x 12/14'W with white flowers.

Camellia jap.  Unknown Pink/White stripe Specimen

Camellia jap.  Unknown Pink/White stripe, back view

Camellia jap. Unknown Pink/White stripe

Camellia jap.  Unknown Pink/White stripe, trunk close-up

Camellia jap.  Unknown Pink/White stripe  Specimen on March 15, 2014

The second camellia is approx. 12/14'H x 14/16'W with pink flowers.  Its already started to fill out.

Camellia jap.  Unknown Pink Specimen

Camellia jap.  Unknown Pink, back view

Camellia jap.  Unknown Pink, flower detail

Camellia jap.  Unknown Pink,  April 1, 2014

Instant Impact!!

Hard to miss these giant Acer p. 'Sango Kaku' specimens...  These have been cut back a few times to promote an abundance of bright red stems.  These are approx 10/12' tall and wide with 5" calipers.  Perfect for a backdrop of color. 

Acer p. 'Sango Kaku'  specimen

Acer p. 'Sango Kaku'  row of color

Bonsai Climbing Hydrangea

These Hydrangea an. petiolaris have been trained for several years to develop thick heavy stalks, all with very unique character.  We recently hard pruned about 15 of them to create an open twisting habit.  Most are between 4-6' tall.

Hydrangea an. pet. Bonsai

Hydrangea an. pet.  Bonsai, alt view

Jr Specimen Taxus- green and gold !

We have a limited amount of both Taxus b. 'Stricta' and Taxus b. 'Stricta Aurea'.  The green Taxus b. 'Stricta' range from 7-10', all with very nice form.

Taxus bac. 'Stricta'  8/9' 

Taxus bac. 'Stricta'  9/10'

The Taxus bac. 'Stricta Aurea' are slightly shorter, but still big for this variety.  Most are in the 7-9' range.

Taxus bac. 'Stricta Aurea'  7/8'

Taxus bac. 'Stricta Aurea'  8/9'

Specimen Rhododendrons

We just located and brought in 2 large specimen Rhododendrons.  The first one is approx. 17/18'H x 20/22'W left to right & 17/18'W front to back. 

Rhododendron  specimen

It was just barely touching a house so it's slightly sided on one side, but will fill in nicely.  If that's not a concern, it looks amazing from 3 1/2 sides.  Color is pink.  Variety believed to be 'Alice'.  

Rhododendron specimen, back side

Rhodendron, specimen (? 'Alice' ?)

Rhododendron specimen, trunk close-up

Rhododendron, specimen  Flower Detail (? 'Alice' ?)

The second Rhodie is a red flowering variety (believed to be 'Lord Roberts') and is approx. 13/14'H x 17/18' left to right & 14/15' front to back.  It looks amazing from all sides, just a few woodpecker holes on the trunk (purely cosmetic).

Rhododendron specimen

Rhododendron specimen, alternate view

Rhododendron specimen (? 'Lord Roberts' ?)

Rhododendron specimen, trunk close-up

Rhododendron, specimen (?Lord Roberts?) flower

Giant Timber Bamboo specimens

Phyllostachys vivax is one of the fastest growing, hardiest timber bamboos.  It usually grows to approx. 40-45' tall with canes up to 4-5" wide. 

Phyllostachys vivax  specimen

Perfect for instance vertical accents, green screening or start your own bamboo grove.  This bamboo doesn't need much growing space to easily top 30' tall and is easily controlled with standard root pruning methods.

potting up  Phyllostachys vivax  specimens