The Cherrybark Oak tree, `Quercus falcata var. pagodifolia,' is a highly valued red oak throughout the South. Larger and better formed than southern red oaks, this variety will even grow on wetter sites. The acorns produced are used as food by wild animals and birds. This fast growing Oak tree will make a fantastic shade tree. It is also commonly called the Bottomland red oak, Swamp red oak, Spanish oak and Elliot oak.
The Chestnut Crabapple tree is an excellent pollinator for other fruit apple trees. It blooms in early to mid-May, and produces a very large crabapple, up to two inches in diameter. The fruits ripen in early September, and have a pleasant, nut-like flavor. The outstanding flavor and good texture of the fruits make this tree just as good for eating as it is at pollinating other fruit trees. This tree is very hardy and the fruits have a medium storage life. The fruit quality holds very well on the tree.
The Chestnut Oak Tree, `Quercus prinus,' is a slow growing and long-lived tree. This native deciduous tree is medium sized. The dark and very rough bark is a characteristic of an Oak tree. When mature, this bark is commonly broken into long, V-shaped ridges that are separated by deep furrows. The Chestnut oak is free of any major pests and diseases, and is a testament to superior genetics in all aspects of its growth. The Chestnut Oak is also known as the Rock oak, Rock Chestnut oak and Mountain oak.
The Knock Out rose produces deep, almost fluorescent cherry red blooms with five to seven petals each that give off a light tea rose fragrance. Its cycle of bloom and growth will provide for a continuous show of color from spring through late fall. This is a wonderful example of disease resistance at its best. The plants are maintenance free and will thrive in all climates. The flowers grow in clusters of three to fifteen alongside the glossy foliage that is tinged in eggplant purple with a swirl of burgundy. This variety was an AARS winner.
The Kousa Dogwood Tree, `Cornus kousa,' will make for a handsome small specimen tree or shrub. It is not as susceptible to diseases as the White Dogwood is in the spring. Also known as Japanese Flowering Dogwood, it blooms later than the White Flowering Dogwood and has softer-petaled flowers. It has low water requirements and shows a decent tolerance to salt and alkaline soils. The Kousa Dogwood is commonly planted as a specimen, near a patio or in groups.
The Kwanzan Flowering Cherry Tree, `Prunus serrulata Kwanzan,' will rapidly grow to its mature height of twenty to thirty feet. This deciduous tree is one of the most popular flowering cherry trees available on the market. It has clear pink, double blooms, with multiple petals like a carnation. The flowering period is three weeks long. Once the blooms have been spent, they will give way to light green foliage that has a red tinge. This beautiful ornamental flowering tree is also known as the Japanese Flowering Cherry Tree.
The Lacebark Elm Tree, `Ulmus parvifolia,' is a very hardy and tough deciduous shade tree. It is a great tree for urban conditions because it is capable of withstanding harsh climates, poor soil and air pollution. Its gray bark will start to exfoliate and peel off in small patches as the trunk matures. This will result in a patchwork of mottled colors beneath, including green, orange, brown and gray. The Lacebark Elm tree is a great selection to use as a street tree.
The Lagerfeld rose produces very large, four to five inch flowers that grow in sprays of five to fifteen flowers each. This great exhibition rose has high centered silvery lavender buds. This flower has a very intense fragrance, and its unique beauty makes it a favorite of many rose lovers.
The Lapin Cherry tree produces some of the largest and juiciest cherries around. The fruits are large and deep purple in color, with a slightly lighter red flesh. The Lapin Cherry, which is the French word for `rabbit,' is a big, beautiful and dark red cherry. Great for snacking, these fruits are so large that only a single one is a mouthful. The skin has a bright appearance and is resistant to splitting with its flexible skin. This excellent pollinator is a very heavy bearer.
The Seafoam rose produces beautiful white flowers that contrast nicely with its small glossy foliage. This rose is perfect for a mounding ground cover or small climber. It is disease resistant and very winter hardy.
The Secret Soaker comes with a water level indicator inside the fill tube. This makes checking water levels very easy. The Secret Soaker is 9.5 inches across, 4 inches deep, and the tube extends to 16.5 inces.
The Sensitive Fern, `Onoclea sensibilis,' is a very large, somewhat course fern. This deciduous plant occurs naturally in woods and thickets, as well as in moist soils along streams and springs. This plant can grow to four feet in total height. Its long stalked, deeply separated, bright green fronds are leathery, and have distinctly netted veins. The dead fronds should not be removed until spring, as they provide protection for the crowns oven the winter.
