Thursday, August 12, 2010

Plant now for spectacular fall color!

Wildfire Black Gum
Nyssa sylvatica "Wildfire"
A beautiful shade tree with good spring color; the new foliage ends are red. 
This tree is one of the showiest of all the fall reds, it will stop you in your tracks! 
Not to be confused with the messy and annoying gum trees that drop those annoying gum balls. 
Full sun or part shade, with grow 40’ T x 20’ W 
This is a perfect alternative to a maple to give your garden more variety.
7 gallon $ 79.99
Wildfire Black Gum
Korean Stewartia
Stewartia koreana
This gorgeous specimen is somewhat pyramidal in it growth habits. 
It will reach 30’ T but only 15’-20’ W. 
These trees boast dark green leaves that turn to lovely shades of orange, red and purple in fall. 
Over a period from June to July, this tree is decorated with
lovely, pure white, yellow-centered blossoms, 
three inches across and flattened, appearing much like a single camellia flower. 
The bark of Korean Stewartia is probably the most outstanding characteristic, 
with orange/brown patches showing through the flaking, gray bark. Full Sun.
15 gallon  $ 184.99
Korean Stewartia
Weigela Rubidor 
Weigela Florida 'rubidor' 
Put on your sunglasses!  
Bright, neon foliage and the ruby-red flowers 
will make this a real attention grabber in your landscape. 
They will go 4’ T x 4’ W. 
The leaves turn orange/red throughout the summer 
and they flower for 2-3 months! 
Full sun or ½ day of shade, 
makes this a great understory shrub 
or it can be used as a colorful backdrop. 
3 gal. $ 23.99
Weigela 'Rubidor'

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