MAGNOLIAS IN BLOOM

Posted on by Marietta Buchner

Everywhere you look, magnolias are putting forth a beautiful display of pink and white (some yellow). If you have not seen them, take a drive around La Crosse and we are sure you will find trees or shrubs in full bloom or will be soon. At Trees Today we have a good supply of magnolia shrubs and trees that range from 8ft to 35 ft at maturity.

Royal Star Magnolia
Photo courtesy of Monrovia Nursery

Leonard Messel Magnolia Tree
Photo courtesy of Bailey NurserieS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blossom of a Centennial Blush Magnolia
Photo by Trees Today Nursery

 

 

Magnolia trees in stock at Trees Today Nursery

 

 

 

Velvet Viking Japanese Maple Tree

Posted on by Marietta Buchner

Finally, a Japanese Maple that is a zone 4.  This is a dwarf maple that was discovered growing in a yard in Minneapolis by a landscaper. The maple was about 4 ft tall and 8 ft wide. Obviously this tree survived some very harsh winters, even the polar vortex.  The Velvet Viking was named for its rich velvety color and after the Minnesota’s Viking football team.  Monrovia Nursery received some cuttings and began the long process of bringing this plant to market. (-MPLS Star-Tribune 6/13/20) Presently there is only a limited supply of these trees available to the public.  Be the first in your neighborhood to plant this tree.  Since they are a dwarf variety, they also make beautiful patio plantings in a pot.

Crabapple Trees Have Arrived

Posted on by Marietta Buchner

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

WOW! and just in time for Mother’s Day

Posted on by Marietta Buchner

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

TERRIFIC LOOKING PLANTS JUST ARRIVED

Posted on by Marietta Buchner

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tina Dwarf Crabapple Tree

Posted on by Marietta Buchner

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)

Lenten Rose (Hellebore)

Posted on by Marietta Buchner

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

Forsythia

Posted on by Marietta Buchner

Nothing says spring is here like pussy willows and forsythias.  The Northern Gold Forsythia was introduced way back in 1979 in Canada.  This shrub grows 6-8 ft high and has a spread of around 5-7 ft.  It is very hardy, Zone 3-8.  This shrub has outstanding flower color and bud hardiness.    If you are looking for a smaller forsythia, we have Gold Tide Forsythia, which only gets about 2-3 ft. tall and 3-4 ft. wide.  This shrub is hardy in zone 4-8.  Forsythias look amazing if you plant them as a large, sprawling screen.  If size is a concern, then you should prune the larger ones back to about 2 feet right after flowering.  Plant these shrubs as they will put a smile on your face in spring when they bloom.

 

Photo Courtesy of Baileys Nursery – Northern Gold Forsythia

 

Photo Courtesy of Baileys Nursery – Gold Tide

Spring Cleaning of Perennial Gardens

Posted on by Marietta Buchner

Soon the snow will be gone and it will be time to start cleaning up your perennial garden. First remove old foliage from perennial plants.  Cut the stalks back to about 1/2 inch above the ground unless it is a crown plant, i.e. sedums, coral bells, etc.  Only dead and damaged leaves need to be removed from the crown plants.  Cut back your perennial grasses to about 3-4 inches above the ground if you have not already done so. Maybe leave a few blades of this dried grass behind for the birds to build nests. Next rake up all the old garden debris and matted leaves as this matter is a great hiding spot for slugs and insects plus it harbors disease. Dig out weeds. For healthier plants with more blooms consider putting down a thin layer of compost followed by a time-release fertilizer. Now sit back and enjoy your future blooms.