A Pacific Northwest native, Vine Maple heralds the arrival of autumn as its colors light up the forest. Best grown in clump form, it lends a pleasing accent to larger trees in a border planting and requires almost no care.

A relatively new introduction from Japan, it has bright yellow stems and shares with other bright yellow or red-stem selections susceptibility to Pseudomonas stem blight if it is fertilized too late in the growing season. Go easy on the nitrogen and protect young grafts indoors for the first few winters until the recent season's growth hardens off.

Thick stems, closely spaced buds, a naturally layered habit, and tolerance for pruning make this our top Japanese maple bonsai pick. Our plants are budded very low on the root stock to give an unobtrusive graft union. In the garden, it is a true dwarf, so it can be safely planted very close to a walkway or kept for years in a large container until just the perfect spot for it becomes obvious. Exceptional; it belongs in even a modest collection of Japanese maple varieties for its distinctive dwarf and trouble-free character .

The only upright laceleaf Japanese Maple, this one is small in stature and has delicate foliage. Light green summertime foliage, and in the fall it becomes a beautiful mix of yellow, orange, and red.

A more recent introduction from Japan, it should become popular for it's narrow upright form. Green foliage is smaller as compared to seedlings, on twiggy stems.

This most popular weeping green laceleaf flourishes even in fairly deep shade. Yellow, gold, orange­–even some red fall color.

The outstanding features of this small Asiatic maple are its extreme cold-hardiness and brilliant yellow, red and orange fall color. Not injured by wintertime lows down to -40°F. This is a full 20°F colder than the low temperature limit of other Japanese maples! Here's a fine plant to add some spice to gardens in the upper Midwest. Seed source is northeast China.

Among the best known of eastern North American trees because it is well adapted. We offer these seedlings as an alternative to more expensive named selections.

These are seedlings from Winter Gold but they don't have the bright yellow stems, rather they have intensely pink and red stems, like Erythocladum.

Used as a specimen native tree, this is an American classic. Potentially imposing in mature size - to 75 ft. tall. Many cultivars have been selected and these are always popular, handsome trees.

To lump this distinguished small tree with more coarse horsechestnuts is inappropriate, as it has tremendous ornamental appeal. Shiny, scorch-free foliage and bright red spring flowers command attention. Tolerates heat well, stays small, and blooms freely even in shade. Among Aesculus this one is an aristocrat that merits far wider use in the trade. Truly a "Wow!" plant.

A hybrid of A. hippocastanum and A. pavia with intermediate characteristics. Best used in a broad, open landscape so it doesn't become crowded. Flowers are an attractive pink, splashed with yellow inside.

Widely adapted and tolerant of damp soils, our US native Pawpaw has been under-used as a landscape tree but is attracting substantial attention. This genus is the exclusive food plant for native Zebra Swallowtail butterfly larvae in the East. Nodding purple flowers are unlike those of any other American tree - curious with their three-lobes, pollinated by flies. The perishable fruits have a memorably delicious taste, are nutritious, and resemble the tropical mango. Bold leaves turn a pleasing yellow in autumn. Our seedlings are greenhouse-grown in root-pruning containers for excellent transplant success.

A favorite among those who have tasted different varieties of pawpaw fruit. The skin color is pale green with a waxy bloom. The flavor is mild and sweet; the texture of custard. Early season ripening, but harvest stretches into late season.

Large fruits weighing up to a pound. Color is greenish yellow specked with fine black dots. The fewest seeds of any variety. Very sweet, savory flavor. Firm, smooth fruit with the consistency of Hass avocado. Late season ripening. Excellent blended with ice cream for an "Indian Summer" milk shake.

As the common name implies, it's better adapted to heat and drought, and is a little smaller in mature stature. Bright pink-red flowers. The leaves are rounded and attractively shiny.

Late-flowering form, essentially disease free. Deep pink to red flowers on this dogwood that makes most growers' top ten list.

Attractive glossy foliage of deep green clothe this disease free tree. Tasty orange fruit, of the non-astringent variety.

Diane has the reddest flowers of the group, with an infusion of copper. They are faintly fragrant. The fall color ranges from non-existent through gold and red.

Essentially the tree form of witchhazel. It naturally becomes a low-branched tree, typically two-thirds as broad as it is tall. Bark exfoliates on older branches; leaves turn brilliant red, yellow and orange in autumn. With a bit of selective pruning when it's young, but minimal care thereafter, it becomes a medium-sized tree of appealing form. Maroon spring flowers are small, easily missed but attractive, rewarding the curious.

A superior, tight form that stays columnar and flame shaped over the years. Clean, insect and disease resistant green leaves turn bright golden yellow and red-orange in autumn. Over time the bark handsomely exfoliates. Golden BellTower is a moderate grower and will reach 30 ft. tall and 10 ft. wide over time. Makes an excellent choice for smaller yards, tight spots and is a logical choice for commercial plantings or as a street tree. The best fall color will be achieved by growing it in full sun, however it will grow equally well in part shade. Drought resistant once established. Found and selected by our friend Ken Christianson over a decade ago.