We have some very unique beech trees in stock. If you wish to have a stand-out specimen in your yard, plant one of these trees. They include the River’s Purple European beech, the Tri Color European beech and the Purple Fountain beech. When these are gone, this will be it for the year.
Purple Fountain Beech tree
Photo courtesy of Monrovia Nursery
Leaves from a River’s Purple European Beech tree
Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Leaves from a Tri Color Beech Tree
Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Hurry In if you are looking for a crabapple tree. A new shipment just arrived and most of the trees are in or about to be in full bloom. We have the old favorite Prairifire, along with Red Splendor, Spring Snow and several others. Again, hurry in because once these trees are gone we may not be able to get any more plus when they are blooming you get to see the bloom color.
Prairifire Crabapple
We have no doubt that Trees Today Nursery has the largest assortment of annuals in the area. We have over 100 varieties and they have been selling like crazy. Some of our favorites for pollinators are the cuphea (vermillionaire in particular) for the hummingbirds and the Tithonias (Mexican Sunflowers) for the Monarchs. For unusual container plants, the Laurentia and Mercadonia are great. They are tiny little flowers, one blue and one yellow, that will fill your containers in no time and bloom and bloom. Also, of course, we have all the old favorites like geraniums, zinnias, marigolds, lantanas, lisisanthus, and the list goes on. Stop in while the selecti0n is still great.
GoldDust Mecardonia
Photo courtesy of Proven Winners – www.provenwinners.com
This plant has small green leaves that are covered with yellow nemesia-like flowers from May through October, excellent heat tolerance. It is an Award Winner
Beths Blue Laurentia – Photo courtesy of Proven Winners – www.provenwinners.com
This plant likes full sun. It reaches a height of 12-14 inches and a spread of 10-14″. It is an award winner.
Characteristics: Heat tolerant, deadheading not necessary, maintenance is easy, blooms to frost, great in containers and window boxes.
Information courtesy of Proven Winners.
We have some amazing plants that just arrived on Monday, May 4. Many are blooming. At the end of this article are actual images of these plants, in stock, and at our nursery. Stop in! Also, we will be getting more hanging baskets and annuals before the weekend.
Pink Double Knock Out Rose
Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Pink Supreme Carpet Roses
Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Grace n’Grit Roses
Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Sea of Hydrangeas
Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Summer Crush Hydrangea
Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Cezanne Clematis
Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Rebecca Clematis
Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Row of Clematis
Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Golden Sphere Tickseed
Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Close up of a Brown Eyed Girl Sunbelievable
Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Row of Brown Eyed Girl Sunbelievables
Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Lilac Tree
Photo. by Trees Today Nursery
Miss Kim Lilac
Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Dwarf Korean Lilac shrub
Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Spruce Tree
Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Arborvitaes
Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Bush Clematis
Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Ada with a Mandevilla
Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Branch of a White Fir
Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Showtime Crabapple
Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Redbud Tree
Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Blossom of a Centennial Blush Magnolia
Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Bud of a Horse Chestnut tree
Photo by Trees Today Nursery
If the Covid-19 virus has gotten you stir crazy, stop in and stroll around the nursery grounds. You will feel better just absorbing in all the green and flowering plants. There are blooming trees, rhododendrons, magnolias, peonies (very soon), Lenten roses and others. Stop in! Trucks are arriving almost daily with new plants. This is the time of year to dream and plant your yard. Following are actual pictures of a few of the plants that we have in stock.
Pink Treasure Rhododendrun
Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Pink Treasure Rhododendron
Just arrived! Blooming Tina crabapple trees. This dwarf crabapple has one of the prettiest blossoms of all crabapple trees. The blossoms had pink to red buds that open to white flowers followed by tiny red crabapples. It is also disease resistant. This cultivar is grafted on a 48″ standard. The height will be around 6-8 ft tall and 8-10 ft wide. Would like full sun. Zone hardy 4-7.
Tina Sargeant Crabapple
Photo courtesy of Monrovia
Tina crabapple tree (photo courtesy Bailey Nurseries)
Tina Crabapple Tree (photo courtesy Bailey Nurseries)
This flower is a very early springtime bloomer, blooming in April and May. The flowers are deep violet purple blossoms held above soft hairy foliage. Plant gets about 8-10″ high. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Likes full sun. Hardy in Zone 4. (Information courtesy of Rush Creek Nursery and Photo courtesy of Pixabay)
Quiz? What is one of the easiest plants to grow with gorgeous flowers that bloom from early spring to mid-June?
Answer: A Lenten rose or a Christmas rose named so because it normally blooms during Lent. The Latin name is Hellebore. Once the plant is mature, it can produce 50 or more flowers each season. The blooms are 2-3 inch in size. It is a shade plant and blooms in a variety of rich colors from an almost black to ivory. They make a luscious border for ferns and hostas. They are deer and rabbit resistant. Our nursery is carrying 7 varieties of the Hellebore. Pictured below are five varieties.
First Kiss Pennys Pink Lenten Rose
Photo courtesy of Monrovia Nursery
Cascade Picotte Lenten Rose
Photo courtesy of Monrovia Nursery
First Kiss Moondance Lenten Rose
Photo courtesy of Monrovia Nursery
Ivory Prince Lenten rose
Photo courtesy of Monrovia
Winter Jewels Black Diamond Lenten Rose
Photo courtesy of Monrovia Nursery
This is a very showy, compact perennial that blooms in April, May and June. It has stiff, grass-like leaves and stunning pink flowers. This perennial does not like good soil, preferring instead infertile, dry soil and full sun. Works great in rock gardens. The Armeria grows 6-12 inches tall and wide. When the flowers are done blooming, they dry on the plant rather then rot. A very slow spreader and is salt tolerant. Zones 3-8.
This is definitely an unprecedented time and here at Trees Today we are concerned mainly with the health of our customers and our staff. We will be following the CDC recommendations to help keep our environment safe for all who are here.
Our growers and suppliers are assuring us that all is well on their end and they will be shipping as normal. We are excited and can’t wait for all the new plants and products that will be arriving at our garden center next month.
In this time of “social distancing”, we are encouraging those around us to enjoy the outdoors and spend time with your families. It will be a great time to plan some spring plantings, do some research on some possible new plants for your yard or even draw up a new design idea you have been thinking about.
We are looking forward to seeing all of you soon. Take care of yourself, your family and your friends.
If you need anything from us or have any questions please feel free to give us a call. 608 783 7333.
Trees Today Nursery Staff
Winter is starting early this year. Even without the blooms and greenery, a covering of snow brings a beauty to gardens and landscapes.
A fluffy snowfall covers the evergreens. Bare branches pop against the snowy background. There are so many interesting forms of branches that just magnetize in winter.
‘Perennial Grasses’ become highlighted features in the landscapes…not to mention how much the birds will appreciate their seeds.
Birdhouses and feeders, ar bors, benches, retaining walls and garden art objects look both wonderful and interesting with a covering of snow.
Hoar frost on objects sparkle in the crisp winter temperatures.
So, while our gardens are still providig us with a display of beauty, take the time to enjoy the view while having the steaming hot cup of coffee or grab your camera and for a winter wallk.
Mother Nature does not fail.
Candy Coral Bells
Note: Some of this information was taken from “The Old Farmers Almanac”.
On the Products and Plants pages in this website, you will find some pdf’s on overwintering hydrangeas and roses.
