Here are a few more shade trees that we have available.
Preferred soil conditions:
Moist, well drained organic soil types. Small amount of sandy or clay soil acceptable.
Although most do well in wet areas, no standing water should remain for lengths of time.
Mulch after planting and water as necessary for the first year and periods of drought thereafter.
Chokecherry, Canada Red
(Prunus virginiana 'Canada Red')
Canada Red Chokecherry
(Prunus virginiana 'Canada Red')
Experience the beauty of nature with stunning white blossoms in
the spring, the straightest trunk and vibrant deep red leaves in the summer with the Canada Red Chokecherry! Watch new growth emerges in bright green, transitioning to a rich red hue. The chokecherries not only add flavor to your culinary creations but also attract birds, making it a perfect addition to garden. It's a wildlife magnet that's visually striking as well!
(***NOTE: As with all cherries, the flesh of the chokecherry is edible but seeds, leaves and bark are not. When ingested they can release cyanide, making them poisonous.)
Zones: 2 - 10
Growth Rate: Fast
Approximate mature size: 25' H x 15' W
Size available:
10' - 11' BB, 1.5" caliper: Price: $400
13' - 14' BB, 2.25" caliper: Price: $480
European Beech
(Fagus sylvatica)
European Beech is native to central and southern Europe. Known for its large size, smooth gray bark and branches
that often sweep the ground. The leaves have smooth edges compared to our American Beech (Fagus grandifolia), adapts to a larger range of soil types and produces many different colored cultivars. The standard tree can grow to 60 feet high by 45 feet wide.
European Beech 'Riversii'
(Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii')
Introducing 'Riversii', the most popular purple leaf beech! Its deep purple foliage transforms into a captivating purple-bronze during the summer heat, adding a rich dimension to landscape. With its smooth gray bark and distinctive shape, 'Riversii' provides an enchanting silhouette throughout the winter months. This tree is sure to be a striking focal point in any garden or outdoor space.
Zones: 4 - 7
Growth Rate: Slow/Moderate
Approximate mature size: 50' H x 30' W
Size available:
11' - 12' BB, 2.75" caliper: Price: $480
Honeylocust
(Gleditsia triacanthos)
The Honeylocust tree is a fast-growing shade tree native to North America. Although it's known for its thorns, most cultivars are of the thornless variety. It has long, flattened seed pods that contain sweet honey-like pulp that is edible.
Sunburst ® Honeylocust
(Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis 'Skycole')
Sunburst ® is a beautifully distinctive tree with bright yellow new growth all season! The new growth hardens off to a lime green but the tree continuously adds more growth throughout the growing season, creating bursts of yellow tips! It makes a wonderful shade tree plus it's thornless AND seedless.
Zones: 3 - 8
Growth Rate: Fast
Approximate mature size: 45' H x 35' W
Size available:
14' - 15' (2.5" caliper) Price: $560.00
Please note: We sometimes use computer generated images of the trees to depict the best presentation for our customers. Although we strive for the best representation we encourage you to search the internet for other pictures as well. Better yet...come see them in person! Afterall, pictures don't always do ANYONE justice...right?? ;)