Yearly Archives: 2014

[gallery ids="3555,6581"]   A fine textured, upright spreading, small tree. It is faster growing and more adaptable than the many grafted cultivars. This tree will color in the fall to beautiful reds, oranges, and yellows. Prefers afternoon shade, and moist, well-drained soil. Avoid hot, dry sites for best performance. Frequently both as a low branched or multi-stem tree....

An improved Boxelder that has better branching and slower, more controlled growth. The new growth often takes on coppery tints. It develops brilliant red fall color. It is a tough tree, good for harsh environments. It is a male selection, hence no seeds to attract Boxelder bugs. It was found at an abandoned homestead in...

[gallery ids="3554,8243"]   A small rounded tree with white and green variegated foliage. The new growth has bright pink added to the variegation. Fall color is greenish yellow. It is a fast growing and highly adaptable tree. The variegated foliage does better with protection from afternoon sun. It is tolerant of drought, clay soil, wet soil and...

[gallery ids="3553,4416"]     A dense, rounded tree, native to the stream banks of the West Coast. The very large, dark green leaves turn yellow in the fall. Grows very quickly. The young bark is smooth and grayish brown, later darker brown with ridges and furrows. It does not do well in drought or high heat areas. Performs...