Syringa vulgaris 10' x same. Very fragrant large single reddish-purple blooms, with each petal edged in pure white. Unique and beautiful! Upright rounded open form. Z3.
Syringa vulgaris 8x8'. Among the deepest and darkest purple flowers of all lilacs. One of the best in cultivation. Large clusters of very fragrant large single florets. Provides stunning contrast with others. Z3.
Vaccinium vitis-idaea 12-18". Very adaptable with large berries. Somewhat lower yielding but standard in commercial production as a great pollinator. May bloom twice a season. Z2.
Castanea crenata Vigorous, precocious and high yielding. Can cross-pollinate with Chinese, American and hybrid chestnuts. Moderate to high blight resistance. Z4.
Carya cordiformis 50-80' x 30-50' Also known as Bitternut Hickory. Thin-shelled nuts can be pressed into a mild nutty cooking oil. Closely related to the pecan. Z3.
These galvanized metal limb spreaders are more durable than the plastic versions we used to carry. Use them to establish optimal crotch angles on... read more
Galvanized metal limb spreaders are more durable than the plastic versions. Use them to establish optimal crotch angles on young tree branches. Bundle of 12 spreaders in four sizes.
Researchers estimate that wild bee populations provide half of crop pollination worldwide. This proportion is likely to grow as honeybees are... read more
Spiral guards protect tree trunks from mice and voles in the
winter. Remove them from apple and quince trees during the growing
season lest they... read more
Stake your claim on a healthy root system! Staking is recommended for dwarf and semi-dwarf fruit trees; trees in windy sites; trees that develop a... read more
Echinops ritro 3–4' tall. Luminous steel-blue spiky spheres on stiff stems with silvery green leaves. Excellent for fresh or dried arrangements. Blooms mid-to-late summer. Z3.
Chelone glabra 2–4' tall. Native wildflower blooms late along with the asters. A final feast for the bumblebees. Prefers moist soil, dappled light. Z4.
Actaea racemosa 5-7' tall. Long arching racemes of creamy white serpentine flower spikes. Flowers mid to late summer. Medicinal. Woodland native and pollinator powerhouse. Z3.
Hydrangea quercifolia 4-6' x 6-8' Spreading multi-stemmed shrub with oak-like leaves and spiked white flowers. Dried flowers turn pink to bronze. Cultivar selected for strong flower stems that won't flop over. Z5.
Prunus persica White flesh. Early-Mid. Peento-type peach is flat, semi-freestone with sugary white flesh. Great for drying. Heavy yields on vigorous tree. Z4.
Prunus persica White flesh. Very late-ripening fruits are white-fleshed, sweet and tart, best for juicing and drying. Long prized as a cold-resistant dwarfing rootstock and gaining popularity for it tasty fruit. Z3.
Pyrus communisThis is a twig for grafting. Mid-late summer. Very juicy melting sweet fruit. The perfect pear for fresh eating. Makes great pear wine. Z4.
Pyrus pyrifolia Late summer, russeted orange-brown skin. Large fruit with sweet crisp juicy flesh. Candy-sweet with aromatic flavors of caramel. Great for fresh eating and canning. Stores two months. Z4/5.
Pyrus pyrifolia Late summer, medium-bright yellow skin, white flesh. Medium-sized Asian pear, with little to no russeting. White crisp flesh. Keeps about three months. Precocious and productive tree. Disease resistant. Z4/5.