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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: from $85.
Chamaecyparis pisifera "Curly Top" (shown at right) - A new dwarf evergreen with. Twisting blue needles give a soft effect. Expect a height of 3 feet in ten years. From $29.
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.
ginkgo biloba
One of the most ancient species, the Ginkgo is native to China. Known as the Maidenhair Tree, it is enjoyed world-wide for its golden fall color.
G. b. Chase Manhatten - Dwarf form of Ginkgo. Leaves are elongated.
G. b. Chi-Chi - Dwarf form of gingko. Form a dense rounded shrub and is excellent for containers and small gardens.
G. b. Jade Butterfly - Wider and with a bluish tone, these leaves evoke the image of a butterfly. Vase-shaped form. $ 55 in two gallon containers.
G. b. Mariken - Short branches on this semi-dwarf Ginkgo create a uniform and compact tree.
G. b. Munchkin - Tiny leaves on this most miniature of ginkgos. Very slow growing. Our three-year trees are between 12 and 16 inches: $ 39.
G. b. Saratoga - Another form of semi-dwarf Ginkgo. Selected for sturdy habit.
G.b. Shangri-La - A fine, upright growing male variety with golden fall foliage. Several sizes available from $69.
G. b. Spring Grove - Dwarf form with diminutive leaves. Spring Grove is one of the earliest ginkgos to change color in fall. from $39. ( there are no more in 2 gallon size and we now have some youngsters)
G. b. Windemere Gold - Elongated and slender, the leaf has subtle gold variegation. Three-ft. now - from $65.
Sciadopitys (Umbrella Pine) -
This ancient conifer species is very slow growing. Our 3 year old trees are about 10 " tall: $ 39. Older specimens as well.
BONSAI
Bonsai Lace Leaf Maple - In variety.
Bonsai Table Grape - 12". $75.
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.
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.
Grape vines - Table grapes in variety. Take a lesson from home gardeners of the past who covered simple trellis structures with this fast growing vine. In the summer they often placed a couple of sturdy chairs below. Eat your shade!
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.
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