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Acer palmatum dissectum . . Japanese Maple "Crimson Queen"
. . To 10 ft. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 6 to 9 . . Moist, well drained soil . . Spring
Japan
This strong, vigorous selection originated in the United States. Unlike many red, dissected forms, the Crimson Queen holds its deep, red color throughout the summer months even in extreme heat. Fall color exhibits bright scarlet tones. Cascading form often wider than tall.
#1584 . . Gallon container . . $25.00 
Acer palmatum dissectum . . Japanese Maple "Inaba Shidare"
. . 8 to 10 ft. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 5 to 9 . . Moist, well drained soil . . Spring
Japan
Also called "Red Select". Cascading, but more upright than other dissected forms, the leaves of "rice plant" maple has outstanding purple color which holds well all season.
#1587 . . Gallon container . . $27.00
Acer palmatum dissectum . . Japanese Maple "Tamukeyama"
. . To 12 ft. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 5 to 9 . . Moist, well drained soil . . Spring
Japan
A strongly cascading selection which holds up very well under high heat and humidity. New foliage is deep crimson red changing to dark purple-red. Bright scarlet fall coloration.
#1591 . . Gallon container . . $25.00
Acer pensylvanicum . . Striped Maple
. . 15 to 20 ft. . . Lt. to mod. shade
. . Zones 3 to 7 . . Avg. soil, moist . . Spring
Native
A small understory tree with medium green foliage. Pendulous, greenish flowers. Excellent, bright yellow fall color. Bark is decorated with green and white stripes.
A useful tree in naturalized woodland settings. Increase the amount of shade in warmer areas. It is not particularly heat or drought resistant.
#1188 . . Gallon container . . $15.00
Amelanchier laevis . . Allegheny Serviceberry
. . 15 to 25 ft. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 4 to 8 . . Avg. soil . . Early Spring
Native
Alternate, simple, elliptic-ovate to ovate-oblong purply bronze leaves, rounded at the base, and white flowers.
It is an excellent landscape plant, which offers interest throughout the seasons.
The sweet, edible, purple black fruits were eaten by the North American Indians, and are still beloved by birds and other animals. A serviceberry pie is the equal of a blueberry one.
#1727 . . Gallon container . . $16.00
Betula nigra . . River Birch
. . 40 to 70 ft. . . Sun
. . Zones 4 to 9 . . Avg. to wet soil . . Spring
Native
Salmon-pink to reddish brown bark exfoliates to reveal lighter inner bark. Leathery, diamond-shaped, medium to dark green leaves turn yellow in fall. River birch is a vigorous, fast-growing, medium-sized, native deciduous tree which occurs on floodplains and along streams.
In cultivation, it can be trained as either a single trunk or multi-trunked tree. As a single trunk tree, it develops a pyramidal habit when young, but matures to a more rounded shape One of the most disease-free birches. Use as a specimen or in small groupings for lawns, parks and commercial properties, and, in particular, for wet soils along ponds, streams or in low spots. A good substitute for the paper birch in the hot and humid areas of Zones 5-9.
#1752 . . Gallon container . . $15.00
Cercis canadensis . . Eastern Redbud
. . 20 to 30 ft. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 4 to 9 . . Avg. to moist soil . . Early Spring
Native
Bright, rosy-purple blooms in early spring. Attractive, heart-shaped, dark green leaves. Variable yellow fall color. Adaptable to most soil conditions.
Good as a specimen tree or in naturalized plantings.
#1268 . . Gallon container . . $15.00
Chionanthus virginicus . . White Fringetree
. . 12 to 20 ft. . . Sun
. . Zones 4 to 9 . . Avg. soil, moist . . Spring
Native
An exceptionally beautiful native shrub. The pendulous clusters of white flowers are 6 to 8 inches long. Blooms in spring. Slow growing, rarely needs pruning.
#1269 . . Gallon container . . $16.00
Cornus alternifolia . . Pagoda Dogwood
. . 15 to 25 ft. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 3 to 7 . . Moist, well drained soil . . L. Spring to E. Summer
Native
Spreading, horizontally branched tree. Two inch cymes of fragrant white flowers in spring. Medium texture. The growth pattern is wider than tall.
Use Pagoda Dogwood for horizontal accents in the landscape. Not as showy as the common Flowering Dogwood, but much more cold hardy and very disease resistant.
#1270 . . Gallon container . . $17.00
Magnolia virginiana . . Sweetbay Magnolia "Moonglow"
. . To 30 ft. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . To Zone 5 . . Rich, moist soil Native Selection
Upright growth habit and lemon-scented, creamy white flowers. Plants flower heavily in mid-spring then continue sporadically through summer. The foliage is shiny green with silver on the lower side. Foliage is evergreen to semi-evergreen depending on climate.
The fruits contain bright red seeds and are an important source of food for birds in the fall.
#1322 . . Gallon container . . $21.00
Oxydendrum arboreum . . Sourwood
. . 25 to 30 ft. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 5 to 8 . . Moist, well drained soil . . Summer
Native
Dark green foliage turns deep red in early fall. Drooping racemes of white, urn-shaped flowers cover the tree in early summer. Excellent landscape or specimen tree.
It's not directly edible, but its flowers are the source of Sourwood Honey--one of the finest.
#1276 . . Gallon container . . $15.00
Philadelphus coronarius . . Sweet Mockorange
. . 10 to 12 ft. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 3 to 7 . . Avg. soil . . Spring
Eurasia
#1762 . . Gallon container . . $16.00
Poncirus trifoliata . . Japanese Bitter Orange
. . to 6 ft. . . Sun
. . Zones 6 to 10 . . Avg. soil . . Spring
China
Glossy, green foliage with white flowers. Green stems with menacing inch long thorns. White flowers in spring are slightly fragrant. The fruits are green, ripening to yellow, resembling a small orange, but with a finely downy surface.
A classic hedgerow plant that is virtually impenetrable due to its formidable thorns. Makes an excellent hedge, particularly for remote areas of the landscape. Also an effective accent or specimen in the sense of being an interesting and unusual plant.
Fruits are very bitter, not edible fresh, but can be made into marmalade.
#1761 . . Gallon container . . $16.00
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