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Browse recent posts below for maple and dogwood recommendations, fall planting tips, farm news, and ideas for shade and ornamental trees in Tri-Cities and beyond. When you are ready to specify plants for a project, visit the tree catalog or current availability.
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Variety guides, planting tips, and updates from our wholesale tree nursery.
The Starlite Crabapple is a Diamond in the Rough
As a beautiful accent specimen, with fragrant white flowers, colorful red fruit, and fabulous foliage, the Starlite Crabapple is a diamond in the rough. When seeking a cold hardy and disease tolerant option, reach for the stars and upgrade from the ‘Spring Snow’ crabapple to the ‘Starlite’ crabapple.
The Autumn Blaze Maple is Here to Warm Your Heart
Fast growing, adaptable, and absolutely gorgeous fall color, the Autumn Blaze Maple tree is here to warm your heart. Admire the elegant form of a durable and eye-catching red maple.
Introducing the Emerald City® Tulip Tree
There are a few trees we absolutely love, and one that made it to the top of our list this year again is the Liriodendron tulipifera ‘JFS-Oz’ Emerald City® Tulip Tree. In this article, you will find out what sets this tree apart from the rest.
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What are the Best Shade Trees?
There are a few shade trees that stand out among the crowd. Read our list of best shade trees and learn why we think they are the best shade trees available on the market. Don't see your favorite? Add it in the comments and share why, we may add it to our list!
Appreciating the Wonderful Diversity of Maple Trees
Maple Trees are wonderfully diverse, well recognized for breathtaking foliage and wide range in color, shape, size, and growth habit. We are excited to introduce a series of blogs to highlight these amazing trees.
The Frontier Elm Lights Up the Whole Sky
With a curtsey and twirl, a beautiful burgundy-foliage elm dances down the street with flair, donning delightful fall color. Highly disease resistant, compact size, and colorful foliage are just a few ways the Frontier Elm lights up the whole sky.
What we love about the Redpointe® Maple
Autumn beckons for change as humans layer up for warmth, birds quell their singing, and trees don generous flamboyant fall colors. Not to be outdone, the Redpointe® Maple graces the scene, like a bright flame juxtaposed against the greying skyline.
The Little Gem Norway Spruce is the Perfect Ball of Joy
Petite structure, low maintenance, and unique shape are all reasons why the Little Gem Norway Spruce is the perfect ball of joy. Cold hardness and slow growth make it an excellent addition to landscape and rock gardens.
The Pink Flair Cherry Tree is an Enchanting Delight
Dreamy and delicate flowers, compact size and wonderful fall color make the Pink Flair Cherry an Enchanting Delight. Throughout the seasons, elegant shape and disposition continue to impress keen onlookers, year after year.
The Shade is Always Better Under the Eye Stopper™ Cork Tree
Ornate natural bark, glossy leaves, and cheerful fall color make this tree the perfect shade tree to brighten up, and bring a bit of shade to any landscape.
Lay Down The Red Carpet For The Royal Red Norway Maple Tree
The aptly named ‘Royal Red’ maintains a commanding presence throughout the seasons with beautiful colored leaves, magnificent height, and hearty tolerance to variable environmental conditions.
A Burst of Sunshine with the Dakota Pinnacle Birch
Slender, upright growth habit, sturdy cold tolerance, and marvelous yellow fall colors are just a few reasons to add a burst of sunshine with the Dakota Pinnacle Birch. Graceful, curling bark, revealed in a delicate cream color adds a stunning interest feature.
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