Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum)
Sourwood an exceptional mid-sized tree is also known by less common names as Sorrel Tree as well as the Lily of the Valley tree. A relatively slow growing deciduous specimen reaching eventual heights of 25 to 30 feet and about…
Bristlecone Pine (Pinus aristata)
Native to the southeastern United States, the Bristlecone pine also referred to as the Hickory Pine. This tree is considered to be one of the oldest living plants on the earth, some specimens have been documented to be upwards of…
Tuliptree (Liriodendron tulipifera)
This tree has many common names: Tulip Magnolia, Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar, or the Tuliptree. The Tuliptree, a member of the Magnoliaceae family, gets its name from the 2-2.5 inch long flowers they are similar to a tulip in shape….
Adirondack Crabapple (Malus ‘Adirondack’)
A superior crabapple, upright in form, ‘Adirondack‘ will reach18 feet tall and 10 feet wide at maturity. The leaves of this crabapple are medium green through summer and don’t offer much of a fall display.A introduction by the U.S. National…
Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus)
Hardy to zone 3 this tree is the largest growing native tree in eastern North America. The flexible, blue green needles’ are 2 to 5 inches long and are found in fascicles of five, persisting for a year and a…
Wireless Zelkova ® (Zelkova serrata ‘Schmidtlow’)
First tree in our installment of Utility Safe Trees an introduction by J. Frank Schmidt Nursery, Boring, Oregon. Zelkova serrata ‘Schmidtlow’ commonly referred by its registered name Wireless Zelkova ®. This introduction was a seedling grown Zelkova serrata showing variation…
European Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus)
The European Hornbeam is a columnar tree noted for its fine and dense texture, ornamental smooth gray bark, well suited for use in urban areas as a focal specimen. This tree also has great architectural qualities and the dense canopy…
Carolina Silverbell (Halesia carolina)
Native to the United States, from West Virginia south to Florida and east to Oklahoma. Found along wooded slopes as well as along stream beds. This is a great tree, it is well suited to residential application as it does…
Sargent Crabapple (Malus sargentii)
Zone: 5Height: 8’ Spread: 12’ Habit: Low spreading growth Foliage: Dark Green Leaves Flower: Single white fragrant flower Fruit: Bright red ¼” and persistent (loved by the birds!) This is a natural dwarf crabapple with broad dense spreading branches. Excellent…
