Plant of the Week: Lilac Tree

Lilac Tree: Tree Hardiness Zones: 3-7 Exposure: Full Sun for maximum bloom production Average Size: 15-20′ tall and wide Foliage: Large, fragrant white summer clusters Bloom: Broad, deep green leaves that turn deep yellow in the fall Pests/Problems: No serious issues Resistant to: Salt and Drought Varieties: Ivory Silk, Peking, Beijing Golf Notes: Barks has peeling […]

Plant of the Week: False Indigo

False Indigo: Perennial Hardiness Zones: 4-8 Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade Average Size: 3-4′ tall and wide Foliage: Deciduous bluish-green trifoliate round leaves Bloom: Various colors come out in late spring on long racemes Pests/Problems: No serious issues Resistant to: Deer, Rabbits, and Drought Varieties: Native: Native False Indigo has blue blooms Cultivars: -Moonlight: light […]

Plant of the Week: Summer Crush Hydrangea

Hydrangea ‘Summer Crush’: Shrub Hardiness Zones: 4-9 Exposure: Partial Shade — Can handle morning sun. Average Size: 2-3′ tall and 2-3′ wide Foliage: Deep Green, Deciduous Bloom: Round raspberry red summer blooms. Will retain color unless soil acidifier is applied to get a blue/purple color. Pests/Problems: Deer, Leaf Spot, Uses: Great for any landscape due to […]

Wire Baskets: Why We Leave Them Intact

We are often asked questions about various tree related issues. One common question that is asked is; should wire baskets be removed from trees at planting? We actually depend on wire baskets because they provide the best system of handling, planting, and establishing newly planted trees while keeping a high quality, tight root system. Wire […]