Featured Plants For 2018 Trees

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1 Trees Urban Pinnacle Bur Oak Quercus macrocorpa JFS-KW3 55 x This oak has all the attributes of a bur oak, corky bark & branches and lobed leaves, but it is a very narrow and columnar selection. The green leaves have a gray undertone and in the fall the leaves turn a nice yellow Korean Maple Clump Acer pseudosieboldianum 20 x 15 Zone 4 This maple is similar in looks of that of a Japanese maple. Forest green fingered leaves have an outstanding fall coloring. The fall colors range from yellow, orange, scarlet, and red, all on one plant! Photo courtesy of Bailey Nurseries Inc. North Wind Maple Acer x pseudosieboldianum 20 x 15 Zone 4 A narrower tree with 3 seasons of interest. In the spring leaves emerge red changing to a nice green for the summer. When the weather cools in the fall the leaves turn again to an orange & scarlet coloring. Harvest Gold Linden Tilia mongolica x An interesting linden with exfoliating bark and glossy foliage. This linden has a strong pyramidal form. In the summer fragrant creamy yellow small flowers appear. Leaves turn a clear gold in the fall.

2 Trees Ironwood Ostrya virginiana x A very tough native tree. Birch-like leaves are green in the summer changing to yellow in the fall. The gray-brown bark on this tree has a flaky appearance. Attractive hop-like fruits appear in the summer. Espresso Kentucky Coffeetree Gymnocaladus dioicus 50 x 35 Zone 4 This tree has an elm-like vase form. Large doubly compound leaves give a tropical look to the landscape. These leaves are blue green in color and turn a nice yellow in the fall. Autumn Fantasy Maple Acer x freemanii x A large maple from a cross of silver and red maples. Autumn Fantasy has the soil tolerance and speedy growth habits from it s silver parentage and the coloring from it s red parentage. Leaves turn a brilliant crimson red. In the spring showy red flowers appear before the leaves. Cathedral Elm Ulmus Cathedral 50 x 50 Zone 4 A hybrid elm with very high resistance to Dutch Elm Disease. Cathedral has the typical shape of elms and a dense canopy for shade. Large shiny dark green leaves turn yellow in the fall.

3 Ornamental Trees Pink Flair Cherry Prunus sargentii JFS-KW58 25 x 15 Big clusters of fragrant pink flowers cover this tree in the spring. Pink Flair flowers 1-2 weeks later than other cherries, avoiding frost damage. Attractive deep green foliage will turn orange-red in the fall. A narrower growing vase-shaped tree is a great fit in the urban landscape. Red Barron Flowering Crab Malus Red Barron x 6-8 Zone 4 Crimson buds in the spring open to fragrant dark pink to red flowers. Leaves emerge red-purple then darken to green thru the summer. Vivid orange fall colors. Glossy red cherry sized apples appear in late summer and cling tight throughout the winter. A naturally narrow grower. Burning bush on standard Euonymus alatus 10 x 5 Zone 4 A grafted burning bush forms a patio tree with a round ball. Green foliage turns a cherry red in the fall. Red capsules appear on this tree late summer to fall. Unique bark with corky wings and harvest gold new growth creates winter interest. Photo courtesy of Bailey Nurseries Inc. Showtime Flowering Crabapple Malus Showtime x A heavy blooming crabapple with bright fuchsia-pink flowers. Bright red small fruit cling tight thru the winter. Dark green leaves have a red overlay coloring to them. A narrow growing tree with an oval form. Photo courtesy of Bailey Nurseries Inc.

4 Fruit Trees Frostbite Apple Malus A naturally smaller growing apple tree with unique apples. Apples have stripped maroon-red skin with yellow undertones. Frostbite has very sweet, juicy, and tangy taste with a 2-3 month storage rate.. Developed by the University of Minnesota with extreme cold hardiness. Photo courtesy of Bailey Nurseries Inc. Carmine Jewel Cherry 6.5 x 5-7 Zone 2 A small growing cherry that gives high yields of edible cherries. Full sized cherries are purple-red in color with a high sugar content and rich flavor. White self-pollinating flowers appear in the spring and glossy green leaves follow. Roses Campfire Rosa CA x 3-4 Developed for it s unique blend of pink and yellow colors. In the heat of the summer more pink is pronounced in the flowers. Very floriferous and a repeat bloomer. Canada Blooms Rosa Canada Blooms 3-4 x 2 A very elegant dusty pink rose. This rose is highly aromatic even in its bud stage. Has excellent cold hardiness and is a repeat bloomer.

5 Roses Never Alone Rose Rosa Jamais Seul 2 x 1 The blend of red and white of this rose holds true all season long. The foliage on this rose is very attractive, dark glossy green with purple-green new growth. A repeat bloomer with little deadheading Canadian Shield Rosa 5 x 4 Foliage on this rose is unique with new growth coloring a purplegreen fading to a dark glossy green. Scarlet red flowers are mildly aromatic. A repeat bloomer with some deadheading. Winnipeg Parks Rosa Winnipeg Parks 2-3 x 2-3 Beautiful classic rosy-pink flowers grace this rose from mid summer to freeze up. Easy to grow and highly fragrant rose that will re-bloom with little deadheading. Oso Easy Lemon Zest Rosa Lemon Zest x Zone 4 A free flowering easy to grow rose. Lemon Zest has canary yellow flowers that really pop against the glossy green foliage. Unlike other yellow roses, these flowers tend not to fade as they age. A self cleaning and re-blooming rose. Picture courtesy of Proven Winners

6 Evergreens Cupressina Norway Spruce Picea abies Cupressina x 6-8 Zone 4 Cupressina is a very tight branching, narrow growing form of Norway spruce. It has short dark green needles all year round. Use this spruce for a strong vertical accent in the landscape. Fire Chief Arborvitae Thuja occidentalis Congabe 2-4 x 2-4 Zone 4 A naturally growing globe arborvitae that requires no pruning to keep the compact shape. In the spring the new growth is bright golden in color. Towards the fall the foliage turns a deep red. Star Power Juniper Juniperus x Star Power 20 x 10 Star Power is an upright juniper with a dense narrow habit. Bluegreen needles create a star look to this juniper. Tompa Norway Spruce Picea abies Tompa 8 x 4 Slow growing selection of Norway Spruce with a compact growth habit. Has a tight, conical shape with lush green foliage.

7 Invincibelle Wee White Hydrangea x A first of its kind! This hydrangea is a dwarf form of the ever popular Annabelle hydrangea. A naturally tidy round mounded plant is a great edition to any landscape. Pure-white flowers in early summer that will re-blooming till frost. Picture courtesy of Proven Winners. Featured Plants For 2018 Shrubs Bloomerang Purple Lilac Dwarf Syringa x Zone 4 A smaller version of the original Bloomerang. Bright purple blooms appear in the spring then this lilac will re-bloom mid summer till fall. A great compact shrub that is a welcoming addition to any landscapes. Double Play Candy Corn Spirea Spiraea japonica x Zone 4 A show stopper! Starting in the spring the new leaves are candy apple red that turn to a pineapple yellow for the summer. Dark purple flowers grace this plant in the late spring to early summer. Picture courtesy of Proven Winners. Tuxedo Weigela Weigela 24-3 x 3-4 Zone 4 Tuxedo has the darkest green almost black leaves of any weigela on the market today. Small bell-shaped ivory flowers bloom throughout the summer till fall.

8 Featured Plants For 2018 Shrubs Tiny Gold Barberry Berberis thunbergii Tiny Gold 6-12 x Zone 4 A slower growing barberry with a rounded shape. This barberry has bright golden foliage that stays true throughout the growing season. Foliage is resistant to sunburn. Lemony Lace Elderberry x Sambucus racemosa Zone 4 A cherry yellow shrub with lacy leaves. New growth often appears red than fades to lemon yellow for the summer. White flowers appear before the leaves in the spring. Picture courtesy of Proven Winners. Unforgettable Fire Burning Bush 5-7 x 5-8 Euonymus alatus Hayman A compact form of burning bush with a mounding habit. This compact shrub has fine branching and smaller leaves. Leaves go from dark green in the summer, turning a brilliant red in the fall. Picture courtesy of Proven Winners. Invincibelle Ruby Hydrangea x Hydrangea arborescens A mop head hydrangea with dark burgundy red buds that open to two-toned ruby red & silvery pink flowers. Blooming on new growth this hydrangea will repeat blooming throughout the growing season. Picture courtesy of Proven Winners.

9 Featured Plants For 2018 Perennials Rain Dance Big Bluestem Andropogon g. Rain Dance 4-5 x 3-4 A showy big bluestem with red tipped foliage that turns maroon in the fall. Red seed heads appear on red stems in late summer. Does well in hot and dry areas, once established it is nearly drought tolerant. Red October Big Bluestem Andropogon g. Red October 4-5 x 2 Deep green foliage turns a dark purple in late summer. Once cooler weather comes the foliage will turn again to a vivid scarlet red. Red seed heads appear on red stems in late summer. Does well in hot and dry areas, once established it is nearly drought tolerant. Smoke Signal Little Bluestem Schizachyrium s. Smoke Signal 3-4 x 2 A great little bluestem that has a more stout upright habit. The foliage takes on purple tones throughout the summer, finally turning red-purple in the fall. Smoke Signal tends not to flop and remains more upright over others. Does well in hot and dry areas, once established it is drought tolerant. Photo courtesy of Walter s Garden Inc. Mr. Goodbud Sedum x A compact upright sedum with deep blue-green, serrated foliage. Large clusters of dark purple-pink flowers appear in late summer. Stems of this sedum are strong & short, that resists flopping. Drought tolerant and rabbit resistant.

10 Perennials Summer Beauty Allium Allium lusitanicum Summer Beauty 2 x In mid summer round pom-pom like pink flowers appear above the foliage. Flowers are long lasting and make great cut flowers. Foliage is a nice glossy green, narrow blades, and clump forming. Drought tolerant and deer resistant. Primal Scream Daylily Hemerocallis Primal Scream 34 x Enormous 7-8 tangerine orange blossoms on this taller daylily. Blooms over several weeks, midseason to late. The petals are narrow, twisted, and re-curved with loosely ruffled edges. New Hampshire Geranium Geranium sanguineum New Hampshire x 15 Zone 4 A compact spreading plant with green intricately cut leaves. A prolific bloomer. Flowers are magenta-purple in color and appear late spring to mid summer. Fragrant foliage turns a crimson-red in the fall. Deer and rabbit resistant. Lemon Meringue Baptisia Baptisia DECADENCE Lemon Meringue 2-3 x 2-3 Zone 4 Very vigorous yellow baptisia with attractive blue-green foliage. Long charcoal stems with charcoal buds give way to lemony yellow flowers in late spring. Plants are attractive all season forming an upright vase-shape cluster.