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Trees, Shrubs, Bonsai, Dwarf Ginkgos, Habitat Plants, and Edibles

 

Cercidiphyllum japonicum "Raspberry" - the heart-shaped leaves turn raspberry red in the fall. Forms a pyramid shaped tree eventually reaching 40 feet.

Cercidiphyllum japonicum "Red Fox" - New foliage on this cultivar of the venerable Katsura tree is red. Fall foliage is reddish-yellow and mildly scented. 4- 5 ft. trees.

Cotinus coggygria "Golden Spirit" - Glowing golden-green leaves are the enticement on this new, patented smoke tree. It seems as if it will be a small bush/tree at maturity. A perfect accent for the small garden bed or rock garden.

Cotinus coggygria "Purple Robe" - Deeper red tones than the species on this tree. Smokey pink flowers illustrate the name.

Cotinus "Grace" - Grace hybrid Smokebush. The pink flower clusters that Grace produces in the spring are stupendous. They are at least 14 " long and 12 inches wide. The leaves on this hybrid are slightly larger than on other smoke bushes. They glow with an orange/pink cast in early spring and turn orange/red in fall.

Davidia involucrata - The Handkerchief Tree or Dove Tree flowers in extraordinary large white swatches.

Davidia involucrata "Sonoma" - This is an amazing cultivar; flowers appear on very young trees.

Sciadopitys verticillata (Umbrella Pine) - This ancient conifer species is very slow growing. Our 3 year old trees are about 10" tall. Older specimens as well.

ginkgo biloba

Native to China, Ginkgo biloba is one of the most ancient species in the plant world. In fact, it has been around for over 100 million years. The leaf resembles the Maidenhair fern; thus, the common name: Maidenhair Tree. A full sized ginkgo tree will reach 50 feet or more; we specialize in dwarf and semi-dwarf forms. They all provide stunning gold fall color.

Pricing: New ginkgo introductions range in price from $45 to $75 They are now in one gallon containers. Please email us for information on specific trees .


Chase Manhattan - Dwarf form of Ginkgo. Leaves are elongated.

Chi-Chi - Dwarf form of gingko. Form a dense rounded shrub and is excellent for containers and small gardens.

Elmwood Upright - New introduction with narrow, columnar habit. Semi-dwarf.

Gnome - Dense, dwarf ginkgo. Small fan-like leaves turn buttercup-yellow in the fall. The branches are very thick with extremely short internodes. You will want to consider this male seedling specimen for bonsai training or dwarf landscapes.

Jade Butterfly - Large, scalloped leaves are divided almost in two in the center evoking the image of fluttering butterflies. As a semi-dwarf ginkgo, one can expect a height of 9-12 feet in about ten years—less if grown in a container.

Jehosephat - Very dense and very slow growing. Expect a height of 6-8 feet in ten years. Height, as with all dwarf and semi dwarf ginkgos is variable depending on climate, soil conditions, fertilizer, and so forth.

Layin Low - Very new form which originated as a sport of Horizontalis. Growers assert there are no upright tendencies in this ginkgo. Growth is strictly lateral.

Majestic Butterfly - This recent introduction is a variant of Jade butterfly. Rays of gold and white fan out over the green leaf. The amount of color varies from leaf to leaf. Semi-dwarf.

Mariken - This unique ginkgo naturally grows in a tight, globe shape. It is a dwarf yet has a typical leaf size. Mariken is slower growing than Spring Grove.

Munchkin - Tiny leaves and twiggy branches. Munchkin is slow growing to around three feet in ten years. This may be the smallest growing of the dwarf ginkgos.

Robbie's Twist - New dwarf introduction. Habit is upright and columnar.

Saratoga - Another form of semi-dwarf Ginkgo. Selected for sturdy habit.

Shangri-La - A fine, upright growing male variety with golden fall foliage. Several sizes available.

Slovakian Princess – Very new dwarf introduction. Growth is in millimeters. The habit is dense. We are awaiting further information on this charming, royal cultivar.

Spring Grove - This small growing ginkgo has been developed and grown for several years. Spring Grove has earned the praise of gardeners and nursery people throughout the world. A time-tested winner.

Thelma - New compact form. Some leaves emerge fringed, some are rolled. The same tree will display lacy foliage right next to small, rolled leaves . Thelma is pretty wild.

Troll - Small, deep green foliage is arranged in irregular clumps. The foliage also appears very dense. Dwarf.

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edibles

In addition to organic veggie starts in season we are encouraging you, our customers, to expand your ideas about growing your own food. Add in the component of producing berries, roots, and/or fruits that promote good health and can be harvested many months of the year.

Here is a selection of what we now offer:

Akebia - These semi-evergreen vines from China and Japan are at the top of the list for Unusual." They set fruit best with polinator; we have selected two hybrids: "Purple Rose" with fragant, reddish-purple flowers and `Shiro Bana', a double blooming white variety.

Beauty berry (Callicarpa bodinieri `Profusion') - Profuse clusters of small lilac-purple berries adorn this mid-sized bush in the fall. Callicarpa can be shaped into a small tree. Beautyberries are edible. The leaves turn a lovely rose color before they drop. Photo taken at Wildwood Farm mid-October.

Goji berry (Lycium barbarum) - Already familiar to many health-conscious folks, this Chinese native has a long list of credentials. The bright red berries are high in antioxidants, have more carotene than carrots, and contain all essential amino acids. On top of all that, the self-fertile shrub that produces Gojis is an attractive accent to your landscape. It is medium sized (5 feet tall or so) and drought-resisitant. Also known as Wolfberry.

Goumi (Eleagnus multiflora) - "Sweet Scarlet," is a Ukrainian variety that gets rave reviews; and we have just added it to our inventory. The six foot bush bears a multitude of red, juicy, slightly tart fruits in August. Added bonus: the Goumi tolerates all kinds of soils and fixes nitrogen.

Pomegranate (Punica granatum) - "Haku botan" is from Japan. This striking small shrub has double white flowers throughout the summer and plentiful low acid creamy white fruit in the fall.

Sea Berry - Be among he first to discover this plant which is already highly prized in Europe and Asia. It produces a bright orange berry which is a source of vitamins C, A and E. It is reputedly the source of a medicinally valuable oil. An ornamental with gray-green foliage, the Sea Berry can tolerate sandy or gravely soils.