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| August 1, 2024

Exclamation! London Planetree (Platanus x acerifolia ‘Morton Circle’)

Pyramidal form, interesting bark, and tolerance of alkaline soils are just a few of the things we like about this large canopy tree. Why We Love It: Broad leaves, fast growth rate, interesting “camouflage” colored bark, and consistent stately form make this a good option for large spaces where a big shade tree is desired. […]

Plants

| October 1, 2023

Autumn Blaze Maple (Acer x freemanii ‘Jeffersred’)

Fast growth and unbeatable fall color! Why We Love It: Autumn Blaze Maples are known for their deciduous foliage producing vibrant fall color. The Autumn Blaze Maple is a hybrid that combines some of the best qualities of red maples (Acer rubrum) and silver maples (Acer saccharinum). It has the more strongly attached branches of […]

Tips & Tricks

| July 21, 2022

“Ugly Duckling” Trees

As the timeless children’s book taught us, some living things go through horribly awkward phases on their way to beautiful maturity. Trees are no exception! In Southern Wisconsin, two of the trees most prone to “ugly duckling” syndrome are Kentucky Coffeetrees and Honeylocusts. Both are sturdy and attractive shade trees that have a lot to […]

Plants

| November 1, 2021

River Birch (Betula nigra)

A Favorite Tree for Winter Interest Hardiness Range: 4 to 9 Height: 40’ to 70’ Spread: 40’ Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade Fall Color: Yellow Why We Love It:This native tree is a lovely fast-growing shade tree to add to your landscape. While the natural habitat of River Birch is near a streambank or […]

Plants

| September 1, 2021

Regal Prince Oak (Quercus ‘Regal Prince’)

A Creative Choice for Tight Spots Hardiness Range: 4 to 9 Height: 20’+ Spread: 12’-18’ Exposure: Full Sun Fall Color: Yellow Why We Love It: The Regal Prince is tall, columnar (for an oak!), symmetrical, and has dark green foliage throughout the season. This tree is faster growing than most other oaks and can live […]

Plants

| August 1, 2021

Tricolor Beech (Fagus sylvatica ‘Tricolor’)

One of Our Favorites for Foliage Hardiness Range: 4 to 7 Height: 40’ Spread: 30’ Exposure: Partial to Full Sun Leaf Color: Unfurling in spring in vivid pinks with a white margin, darkening to burgundy and deep bronze as the year goes on. Why We Love It: Tricolor Beech trees have stunning foliage color that […]