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Betula alleghaniensis
Yellow Birch

ZONE 3, HT 60', SP 35-45', SUN
Yellow Birch is a great native tree that makes a beautiful front yard specimen or use in a naturlized area. The wildlife will love this tree as much as you will.

96" Ht                         339.00
1.75" Cal                     339.00          


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 Maples. Plant in a relativley moist area with sun and watch your beauty grow.

POTnPOT10                         149.98        


Betula 'Crimson Frost' single stem
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 Maples. Plant in a relativley moist area with sun and watch your beauty grow.

POTnPOT10                         139.98     


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.

120" Ht                     339.00     
POTnPOT10              149.98
1.75" Cal                  369.00
2" Cal                      395.00


Betula nigra 'Heritage Single'
Single Stem Heritage 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.

POTnPOT10                         139.98     


Betula papyrifera (Clump)
Paper Birch Clump

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!

POTnPOT10                         149.98     


Betula papyrifera 'Single'
Single Stem Heritage Birch

ZONE 2, HT 50-70', SP 30-50', SUN
The papery, white bark of this upright tree makes it a handsome specimen all year round. Fast growing and hardy. Will grow to 50' in height.

POTnPOT10                         139.98     


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.

POTnPOT10                   149.98
120" Ht                         339.00          


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
1.75" Cal                    369.00
2" Cal                       395.00          


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.  

PotnPot 10                    149.98
1.75" Cal                       369.00
2” Cal                           439.00


 
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                            119.98


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                      89.98


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
Cornelian Cherry

ZONE 4, HT 10-15', SP 8-12', SUN/PART SHADE 
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. 

36” Ht                            69.98


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.

3.5" Cal                      695.00
4" Cal                        895.00

               
Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold'   
Autumn Gold Maidenhair Tree 

ZONE 4, HT 50-80', SP 30-50', SUN
A male ginkgo with excellent golden yellow fall color. This tree is very pH adaptable and has good salt tolerance.    

1.75” Cal                        395.00

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                   369.00
2” Cal                        439.00
2.5” Cal                      539.00
3” Cal                        669.00
3.5" Cal                      795.00        
4" Cal                        995.00

 

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