The Adams Needle Bush, `Yucca filamentosa,' is much hardier than it appears, and will only fail in cold, exposed inland locations, where they are more suited to be grown in containers. Adams Needle has stiff, evergreen rosettes that are commonly seed in hot, dry Central and North American scrublands. This variety features white-edged, lance-shaped leaves. It will produce dense clumps of stiff leaves that may reach thirty inches in length with fine, curly hairs. The flower spikes can reach up to six feet in height, and appear once the plants are five or more years old.
The American Beech Tree, `Fagus grandifolia,' is a deciduous species with leaves that are a beautiful dark green color in the summer and fade to a golden brown in the autumn. It produces a short trunk with a spreading crown. This is a very stately tree that will grow best in full sunlight, but can withstand some partial shade. With a slow to moderate growth rate, the American Beech tree is a good dense shade tree that produces nuts to attract birds and squirrels.
The American Hornbeam Tree, `Carpinus caroliniana,' is a deciduous tree that will provide nuts as food for birds, such as grouse, bobwhite, pheasant and wild turkey. This tree is able to grow in the shade of a taller tree. This wonderful shade tree will provide cool, dense shade in the summer, as its leaves are grown densely on the branches. The American Hornbeam tree is also known by the names Musclewood, Ironwood, Blue Beech and Water Beech tree.
The American Maidenhair Fern, `Adiantum pedatum,' is a clump formind deciduous fern. It will typically grow to two feet tall, and is most frequently found on rich wooden slopes, ravine bottoms and damp shady woods. American maidenhair ferns grow best in moist, shady conditions, but will grow in sunnier locations with more moisture. The wiry stems are reddish brown to black in color. Coiled young fiddleheads will emerge pink in the springtime. The gorgeous foliage will be shown of in container planting, foundation plantings and groundcovers.
The American Sycamore, `Platanus occidentalis,' is a fast growing, large shade tree that has a massive trunk. This is a very rugged and adaptable tree. Its wide-spreading, open crown of large crooked branches will provide maximum shade for any lawn. Its bark flakes off in irregular thin pieces to give its trunk and branches an impressive mottled look. It features a moderate tolerance to salt and alkali soils, and has moderate water requirements.
The Angel Face Rose is a garden variety of rose that has a very well balanced Old Rose scent. An AARS winner in 1969, Angel Face plants are beautiful with their ruffled lavender pink blossoms and beautiful buds. The blooms make magnificent cut flowers. The somewhat short plants only reach a height of two to three feet.
The American Arborvitae, `Thuja occidentalis,' has a broad, pyramidal shape with erect branches that are dense and very crowded together. This evergreen conifer is widely used as an accent tree in a privacy hedge. Its features bright green upper leaves color with pale green undersides. The leaves may turn a yellow brown in some harsher winters. An American Arborvitae can be sheared and shaped to fit into almost any landscape. Once established, the tree can withstand considerable heat and drought.
The Pygmy Globe, `Thuja occidentalis,' is an evergreen tree with bright green foliage. This dwarf variety of Arborvitae is globe shaped. Its slow, compact growing habit will maintain its rounded shape without the need of pruning. It makes a great specimen tree and as good appeal as an accent shrub for a yard or garden. The Pygmy Globe will be able to thrive in full sunlight or light shade.
The Pyramidalis Globe, `Thuja occidentalis,' is an evergreen tree with bright green foliage that is attractive year round. This variety of Arborvitae is a tall, slender and compact-growing tree. Its moderate rate of growth will be able to provide a uniform form without the need of pruning. This is an attractive accent tree for any landscape. This wonderful conifer is ideal for an entrance or corner planting. It grows best in a fertile, well draining yet moist soil in full sun to light shade.
The Anchor Arrow Kit is used to help support trees and other tall plants. The arrow is driven into the ground about 24 inches with a 4 foot length of « inch pipe. Once driven, the arrow must be set, or angled underground to maximize the holding power. This is attached to the tree with the Tree-Tie webbing guy lines.
The Quaking Aspen Tree, `Poplus tremuloides,' is a deciduous tree that grows on many different types of soil, including sandy and gravelly slopes. This is the most widely distributed tree throughout North America, and is very quick to pioneer on sites that have disturbed soil. The vary hardy trees are fast growers. The Quaking aspen tree is aesthetically appealing with its light bark, trembling leaves and yellow fall color. It is known by many different names, including trembling aspen, golden aspen and mountain aspen.
