Acer p.d. 'Green Filigree' SPECIMEN

A very unique plant in both leaf texture and habit.  We've done some very light training to expose the amazing inner branching structure of this specimen.  This variety isn't very common, especially one of this size and form.  

Acer p.d. 'Green Filigree'  SPECIMEN

Acer p.d. 'Green Filigree' SPECIMEN, alt view

Acer p.d. 'Green Filigree'  leaf close-up

Monster Taxus!!

With evergreen hedging constantly in demand, it's becoming harder to find material of larger size.  In most cases, homeowners want instant privacy and that generally requires a plant of at least 6' to accomplish.  We just found some beautiful Yews that are 7/8'; some are in the 8/9' range too!  

Taxus x m. 'Hicksii'  8' specimen

Taxus x m. 'HM Eddie'  7/8'

Taxus x m. 'HM Eddie' 8/9'

Amazing Acer p. 'Bloodgood' SPECIMENS

The old trusty standby of Japanese Maples.  Usually we wouldn't feature these, but we have some spectacular specimens that we felt needed to be showcased.  These are in the 12-16'H&W range; some with 4-5" calipers.  We have 14 available now and can summer dig if needed.

Acer p. 'Bloodgood'  SPECIMEN

Acer p. 'Bloodgood'  SPECIMEN

Bloodgood Japanese Maples, on the dock & ready to ship

Taxus x m. 'H.M. Eddie'

One of the best options for an evergreen hedge is the classic Eddie's Yew.  These upright shrubs have soft dark green needles and are hardy to Zone 4.  'H.M. Eddie' is a fruitless (no red berries) variety that can get up to 15' if left alone.  Most gardens keep them much shorter and denser and we've given them a jump-start on this by shearing them to create some beautiful plants that are very dense already for their size.  We have them ranging from 3-5', with a handful of 7-8' Specimens available too.  The specimens are great for end caps.  

Taxus x media 'H.M. Eddie'  5' heavy

Taxus x m. 'H.M. Eddie'  4 1/2'  heavy

Taxus x . 'H.M. Eddie'  3 1/2'  heavy

The next 2 photos show the 7/8' Specimens.  These are great as end caps for a hedge row; or use a few together for a instant tall hedge.  We have 10 available now, but they'll go quickly.

Taxus x m. 'H.M. Eddie'  SPECIMEN

Taxus x m. 'H.M. Eddie'  SPECIMEN

Prunus fr. 'Globosa'

Need that perfect tree to accent a smaller Allee?  Or looking for a natural topiary for a formal garden or entrance?  Prunus fruticosa 'Globosa' is a perfect choice.  We recently located some of these and the row in the field gives you an idea of the formal options you can create with this plant.  Hardy in Zones 3-8.

Prunus fruticosa 'Globosa'  formal row

Prunus fr. 'Globosa'  uniform high hedge or Allee accent

Prunus fr. 'Globosa'  single tree detail

Prunus fr. 'Globosa'   uniform understory

Cornus kousa 'Satomi' SPECIMEN

Hardy in Zones 5-8, Cornus k. 'Satomi' is a standout in the garden.  Bright pink blooms and mottled bark make it a great all season tree.  This specimen has a 4.5" trunk and is approx. 14/16'H x 16/18'W.

Cornus kousa 'Satomi'  SPECIMEN

Cornus k. 'Satomi'  flowers

Cornus k. 'Satomi'  trunk detail

Styrax japonicum 'Carillon' 2 SPECIMENS

The only one we had last year sold within days of being dug and put in our display landscape.  These trees instantly command attention.  We have 2 specimens that were just made available after a year of being held while we gently trained and enhanced them just so slightly.  They do most of Mother Nature's work on their own; just needed a little touch up. 

Styrax japonicum 'Carillon'  SPECIMEN

Styrax j. 'Carillon'  SPECIMEN, alt view

Styrax j. 'Carillon'  flowers

Styrax j. 'Carillon'  branching close-up

The second specimen we have is tentatively sold, but here's a sneak peek just in case...

Styrax j. 'Carillon'  SPECIMEN #2

Acer pseu. 'Eskimo Sunset'

Very hard to find in this size (we have some over 4" caliper) and the foliage says enough.  It emerges orange and pink with irregular green markings, then the colors subdue to cream and pink with bright purple undersides. These will mature at about 15-20' and are hardy in Zones 5-8.

Acer pseudoplatanus 'Eskimo Sunset'

Acer pseu. 'Esk Sunset'  leaf color

Acer pseu. 'Esk Sundet'  leaf detail, close-up

Acer pseu. 'Esk Sunset'  leaf underside- will change to purple

White Dogwoods- SOLD

JNI has a nice selection of white-flowering Dogwood specimens now.  These are approx. 4"+ caliper and give the garden an instant mature feel.  White is always a hot color and these will go quickly.

assorted Dogwood specimens

Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess'

Cornus x 'Rutban'  (Aurora) Dogwood

Cornus x 'Rutban'  (Aurora) Dogwood,  alt. view

TRUE SPECIMEN: Burgundy Lace

This may quite possibly be the most magnificent Japanese Maple specimen that JNI has ever had on site.  This Acer p. 'Burgundy Lace' is approx 20'H x 28'W with an 18"caliper!  It took over a month and a half to dig (with a week in between each tie-up session).  If you need a showpiece and have the room, no other tree compares to this gem.

Acer p. 'Burgundy Lace'  specimen

Acer p. 'Burgundy Lace'  trunk close-up

Acer p. 'Burgundy Lace'  specimen

Tying up the monster for transport.  Branches can only be pulled so far each time until the cell walls relax enough to be pulled in some more.  It took 5 different sessions spread out over 7 weeks to tie the tree up tight enough to get it within the maximum width allowed to transport on public roadways.  It was all worth it- not 1 broken branch!

Enormous Laceleaf Maple Character Specimens

We have a some incredible red laceleaf Japanese Maples, and a handful of harder-to-find green ones.  These unique pieces all have sculptural trunks and various tiered branching- highly desirable for focal points.

Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Ever Red'  specimen

Acer p.d. 'Ever Red'  specimen, close-up

Acer p.d. "green" (waiting to ID variety)  specimen

Acer p.d. 'Crimson Queen'  specimen

More Specimen Photos- part 2

More of our specimens are starting to look incredible.  These were all hand-dug to reduce stress on the trees and increase viability. (There is only one available of each variety, unless otherwise noted.) 

Acer p. 'Shojo'  specimen   (3 available)

Acer p. 'Shojo'  trunk detail  (7-8" calipers)

Acer p. 'Aka Shigitatsu Sawa'  AMAZING specimen!!!

Acer p. 'Omureyama'  specimen

Acer jap. 'Green Cascade'  specimen  (2 available)

Acer jap. 'Green Cascade'  specimen

More Specimen Photos!

As promised, we'll be adding more photos of the huge specimen maples we recently brought in as they start to leaf out and show their true colors.  Here are a few standouts so far.  (There is only one available of each variety, unless otherwise noted.)

Acer jap. 'Aconitifolium'  specimen  (7 available)

Acer jap. 'Aconitifolium'  specimen

Acer jap. 'Aconitifolium'  trunk detail

Acer p. 'Margaret Bee'  specimen

Acer p. 'Margaret Bee'  trunk detail

Acer p. 'Sango Kaku'  specimen

Acer p. 'Scolopendrifolium'  specimen

Acer p. 'Shishigashira'  specimen  (5 available)

Monstrous Camellias

These are possibly the largest Camellias we've had available and 2 of them are the elusive white-flowering varieties!!  We have 4 available and these will not last long.  Just dug from a private estate- an addition to their building meant the Camellias had to go and we were lucky enough to save them so they can continue to be enjoyed.  Call for more photos of individual plants!! 

Camellia specimens

Calling all collectors!!!

Every once in awhile, we're lucky enough to find a collection of huge, mature specimens that are unmatched in the trade.  Recently we were given access to a field with 30+ enormous specimens.  Professionals from all around have been saying the same thing: "That's the biggest one of those I've ever seen!"  We'll be posting more pics as they leaf out and better represent how incredible these plants are.  For now, here's just a taste.  Feel free to call for a full list of what we brought in and for additional photos. 

Acer p 'Hogyoku'  specimen

Acer p.d. 'Omureyama'  specimen

Acer japonicim 'Filicifolium'  RARE specimen

Hamamelis x 'Diane'  specimen

Ariel shot of our new specimen collection