This is a listing of plants that we will have in the spring.  Not all items are kept in stock throughout the summer and fall, so please call before coming to inquire about availability.  Phone # 618-483-5798.

ACER-MAPLE Zone 5.

A. buergeranum (Trident Maple). Great small oval-rounded tree for patio, lawn and street. Bronze leaves mature to glossy dark green. Outstanding late fall color of yellow, orange and red. Grows to a mature height of 20' with a spread of 20'. Zone 5

A. pennsylvanicum. (Striped Maple).The striped maple has attractive young bark that i green marked with white stripes. It grows in shade or partial shade and has a clear yellow fall color Grows to 25’ tall and wide. Zone 3.

A. platanoides ‘Royal Red’. A perfect tree of up to 40’ tall and a spread of 35’. Has rich crimson-red and glossy leaves all summer, staying dark red until autumn. Keeps its color better than ‘Crimson King’.

A. rubrum (Brandywine). Columnar slightly pyramidal. Seedless. Fall color begins red and gradually turns brilliant purple-red over a long period, often 14 days or more. Grows to a mature 25' and 12' wide. Zone 4.

A. r. 'Franksred' (Red Sunset Maple) Outstanding Red Maple offers brilliant red autumn color that is retained longer than most other Rubrums. It has thick foliage and a dense upright branching habit that makes it a great choice for street and lawn use. Grows to a mature 50' and 30' 40' spread. Zone 4-7.

A. r. 'October Glory'. This terrific Red Maple is most impressive for its intense crimson red fall color, even under less than perfect circumstances The color lasts much longer than many other Red Maples. Mature growth of 50'-60' and spread o 35'-40'. Zone 5-8.

A. r. 'Sun Valley'. A Red Sunset, October Glory cross. Symmetrical, ovate crown. Seedless Brilliant red, long lasting fall color. Thick foliage that makes for excellent leaf hopper resistance Grows to mature 25' and 15' spread. Zone 4.

A. saccharum 'Bailsta' Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple. Has beautiful thick leathery leaves of glossy green that are resistant to leaf tatter. A vigorous grower, it develops into a beautiful shade tree, and provides a sensational display of fall color in shades of yellow, orange and red. Grows to a mature 50'-75' and a spread of 50'. Zone 4-7

A. saccharum ‘Wright Brothers’. A fast grower with good resistance to frost cracking. Grows 50’-75’ tall and 35’-40’ wide with a broad, conical form. This sugar maple has brilliant yellow, orange and some red color dis­played in the fall. An excellent tree for large park-like areas, with unparalleled fall color and overall attractive appearance. Hardy Zone 4-8.

Acer x freemanii 'Jeffersred' (Autumn Blaze Maple). Hybrid of Silver and Red Maple with ascending branches, rapid growth, drought toler­ance, and ability to grow in most soils. Beautiful fall color of orange-red. The shape is of a dense oval head with a mature height of 50'-60' and a spread of 40'. Hardy Zone 4-7.

A.x Freemannii’Sienna Glen’. Hybrid of Silver and Red Maple. Has a broad pyramidal form with a very uniform branching habit. The leaves are arrow head in shape and small for a maple variety. The leaf type, along with fine uniform branching, gives the tree a more deli­cate appearance than other maple tree varieties. Fall color is generally a mosaic of orange, red and burgundy colors. This tree transplants ex­ceptionally well. Very tolerant of wet soil con­ditions, as well as alkamine soils and salt spray. Considered a good replacement for Ash trees. Makes an excellent shade tree.  Hardiness Zone 3-6.  

ACER PALMATUM (Japanese Maple).

A. japonicum ‘Acontifolium’ (Fernleaf Full Moon Maple). This Japanese maple has fern like medium green leaves which are deeply divided into 9 to 11 toothed and cut lobes. Autumn color striking scarlet, with gold and orange or even purple-red. One of the most outstanding cultivars for larger gardens. Few Japanese maples surpass it in autumnal bril­liance. Grows up to 8’ tall and 10’ wide. Zone 5.

A. palmatum 'Bloodgood'. Robust and upright tree has large, deep red leaves which push a bright red and mature to a deep, rich purple. Retains color well, even during the heat of the summer. Grows 15'-20' tall and 15'-20' wide. Zone 5.

A. p. 'Crimson Queen'. Especially noted for the persistence of exceptional deep red foliage. Holds the red color even in summer heat, brings bright scarlet tones in fall. Grows vigorously as a young plant maturing slowly to a cascading rounded habit wider than tall. Like all Japanese maples, this is a specimen showpiece and a focal point of four season distinction. Mature size is 10' x 14'. 5-year size 3' x 3'. Zone 5-8.

A. p. ‘Fireglow’. Maintains its deep wine red color well into the heat of the summer. A nice well branched shrub becomes tree like with age and holds in shape well. Fall color is a very nice crimson. Available also in a multi-stem form. Easy to grow. Mature height is 12’­15’ and spreads 6’-8’. Zone 5-9. When viewing the foliage through sunlight, it appears to burn fire red!

A. p. ‘Ryusen’. This plant has a totally weeping habit. It is the only STRICK weeping Japanese maple on the market. Fast growing and very trainable. Great for use as a stand-alone specimen, espalier, container, arch­ways and arbors. Green foliage in the summer, turning golden-orange in the fall. Can grow up to 15’-28’ tall with a spread of 5’-8’. Hardy Zone 5­-7.

A. p. dissectum 'Inaba Shidare'. One of the most dramatic Japanese Maples because of its deep purple-red foliage, large leaves and the cascading effect of its growth. Especially desirable because it is not widely known or available. Truly an accent plant for its delicate, cascading effect. Likes full sun. Five year size is 3' x 2.5'. Mature size is 12' x 10'. Use in border, foundation, and as specimen. Zone 5-8.

A. p. d. ‘Orangeloa’. Weeping lace leaf Japanese maple that is a fairly large shrub but not exceeding 6’ in height. Leaves are finely dis­sected, orange when young, turning to greenish yellow and persist late into the growing season. Fall color is red-orange.

A. p. d. 'Red Dragon'. Introduced to the U.S. from New Zealand in 1990. This lace-leaf selection should become the nursery standard of the future. Dark purple maroon foliage color throughout the hot summer months on a vigorous yet well branched tree. Habit is cascading. Grows 10' high by 12' wide.

A. p. ‘Sangokaku’. Coral Bark Japanese Maple. Attributes are the light green leaves, gold fall color and the showy brilliant coral bark in winter. Habit of growth is vase-shaped to 20’. Hardy Zone 5-8.

A. p. d.'Tamukeyana'. Dark purple-red, retained even in hot, humid conditions. Vigorous with long cascading branches. Leaves are bold and coarsely dissected compared with other selections. Grows 12' high by 10' wide.

A. p. d. ‘Viridis’. Most popular of the weeping green Japanese maples. Bright green, intricately divided leaves which turn golden-yellow with tints of red in the fall. This small tree has weeping branches creating a cascading, mounding form. Grows to a mature 12’ tall and 10’ wide.

A. p. var. atropurpureum Scolo– pendrifolium Rubrum (Keiser Form) (Actual A. palmatum ‘Atrolineare’). Vigorous growth, deep maroon with narrow, strap-like leaves. Does not lose color, resembles Oriental bamboo. Zone 5.

A. shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon'. Imagine golden yellow leaves then splash rose-pink over. Great new plant with rose-orange full color. Can take some sun but best in partial shade. In 10 years it will grow to 5' tall by 4' wide. Zone 5.

ALBIZIA (Mimosa)

A. julibrissin (Silktree, Mimosa). Fast grow­ing with a broad crown, grows best in dry, high ph soils in full sun. Fine, fern-like textured foliage Vase shaped form with a flat crown. Fragrant, light pink threadlike flowers in summer. Can grow to 35 tall with a spread of 30'. Zone 6.

AMELANCHIER (Serviceberry)

A. x grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance'. Zone 3-8. The Amelanchier species as a group make excellent landscape plants. They offer four sea son interest and excellent edible fruit. A service-berry pie is the rival of the best blueberry pie. The showy fruit of 'Autumn Brilliance' is purplish black and sweet. Heavy stems are covered with white blossoms in spring. Holds leaves well for brilliant red-orange fall color. Moderate spreading branches with light grey bark and interesting branch pattern. The foliage is blue-green, small Mature height is 20'-25'; spread 15'.

A. laevis (Allengheny Serviceberry). Airy and open, large, white flowers, purplish-black fruit scarlet fall color, and striped bark create year round interest. We carry a multi-stem form. Grows 15'-18' tall and 8' wide. Zone 4.  

B. nigra River Birch. Pyramidal to rounded multi-trunk birch with cinnamon, exfoliating bark Adaptable to varying soil conditions. Borer resis­tant. Grows up to 40' tall and 35' wide. Zone 4.

CERCIS - REDBUD

C. canadensis alba ‘Eastern Whitebud’

Beautiful small tree. Snowy white flowers, lighter green leaves. Grows to 25’. Zone 4.

C. c. ‘Covey’ Lavender Twist Weep­ing Redbud. Weeping branches covered with purplish pink flowers in spring. Dark heart shaped leaves. Grows 8’-10’ with a spread of 6’-8’. Zone 5-7.

C. c. ‘Eastern Redbud’. Purplish-pink pea like flowers in April, before heart-shaped leaves emerge. Grows to 30’. Zone 4.

C. c. 'Forest Pansy'. Zone 4-9. A very hand­some purple leaf type, the new foliage emerges a screaming, shimmering red-purple and changes to a maroon as the season progresses. A wonder­ful purple-leaf plant. Has pink flowers along stems in spring. Matures at 20' high, 25' wide with horizontally tiered reddish branches.

CERCIDIPHYLLUM - Katsura Tree

C. japonicum. This interesting tree has dense redbud-like foliage. Pyramidal as a young tree. It becomes broader with age. Although vari­able, fall color is attractive shades of yellow to apricot but primarily yellow in the Midwest. It requires ample moisture during the establish­ment period. 2004 Plant of Merit. Grows to a mature 40'-60'. Spread of 20'-30'. Zone 5-8.

CHIONANTHUS  (White Fringetree).

Chionanthus virginicus.  A slow-growing, native tree that is especially beau­tiful when it flowers in the spring. The slightly fragrant blooms are white and quite profuse, ap­pearing before foliage, making quite a show. The tree bears dark blue fruit later in the summer which is partially hidden by the foliage. The birds love the fruit. An open spreading, multi-stemmed habit. Prefers deep, moist fertile, acid soils and full to part sun. Grows to a mature height of 12'-20' and spreads 12'-20'. Hardy Zone 4-9.

CHITALPA

C. tashkentensis ‘Morning Cloud’. A small, multi-stem deciduous tree with ascend­ing branches, becoming slightly cascading. Long, narrow, bright green leaves back large clusters of trumpet-shaped white flowers with purple throats. Grows to a mature 25’ and 25’ spread width. Fast growing. Zone 5-6.

C. tashkentensis ‘Pink Dawn’. A result of a cross between a Catalpa and a Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow). The blooms are spectacular and last much of the spring. It is a great small tree, topping out at the 20’-30’ range. Zone 5-6.

CORNUS - DOGWOOD

C. alternifolia (Pagoda Dogwood). Zone 3­-7

A spreading, horizontal, low-branched tree or large shrub with broadly horizontal branches forming horizontal tiers; interesting branching habit. Flowers are yellowish white, sickeningly fragrant, effective 7 to 10 days, May to early June. Mature height is 15'-20'; spread 20'-25'. Fall foliage is red.

C. florida. Flowering Dogwood. The na­tive species and an aristocrat of small flowering trees. If provided evenly moist, acid, well-drained soil and partial shade, it should prove to be a long-lived plant. A superb landscape tree. Grows 20’ high and wide. Zone 5-9.

C. kousa (Kousa Dogwood). This small tree is covered with outstanding white star-like blooms 3 to 4 weeks after the White Dogwood blooms. A strawberry-like fruit decorates this tree in the fall. The lustrous dark green leaves tint red in the fall. Grows 20'-30' with an equal spread. Probably a better choice than our native for most people.

C. mas 'Golden Glory'. A more upright and free flowering form of the species. Best use is a small tree with a mounded form. Small yellow flowers are produced abundantly in early spring and are followed by 5/8", bright red, cherry-like fruit. Grows to a mature height of 20'-25' with a spread of 15'. Zone 5-8.

C.x ‘Celestial’. A cross between Cornus florida and Cornus kousa; proven to be highly resistant to dogwood borers and dogwood anthracnose; white flowers resemble Cornus florida blooms. Grows to 20’.

C.x ‘Stellar Pink’.A cross of C. florida and C. kousa. The pink flowers bloom after Cornus florida and last about two weeks. Grows to 20’.



CORYLUS (Turkish Filbert).

C. colurna Stately pyramidal form and handsome summer foliage; attractive corky, furrowed bark; tolerates adverse conditions including drought, wind, hot sum­mers and cold winters. Grows 40’-50’ tall. Zone

4.

COTINUS

C. obovatus (American Smoke Tree) Plant of Merit Clump Form. A lovely small tree valued for its interesting scaly bark and the intensity and consistency of its orange-red au­tumn color. A choice native that occurs in lime­stone soils. Makes an excellent small lawn tree and offers possibilities for street and urban plant­ing in dry soils. Grows 20’- 30’ tall, variable spread. Zone 4-8.

G. biloba ‘Princeton Sentry’. Best of the columnar Ginkgos. Pollution tolerant male selection. Pest and disease resistant. Can mature at 60’ with a width of 15’. Zone 3.

G. triacanthos in. ‘Suncole’ Sunburs Honeylocust. Broad, pyramidal. Golden yellow new growth, eventually turns to bright green in summer. Grows to a mature 35’ with a spread o 30’. Zone 4.

HALESIA - Silverbell

H. carolina.An attractive tree has small white bell-shaped flowers produced freely in spring in small clusters, with or before foliage emerges Prefers rich, well-drained, moist acidic soils and sun or part shade. Exceptionally pest free, it will no tolerate high soil pH conditions. Grows to a mature 30'-40' tall by 20'-25' wide. Zone 5-8.



HYDRANGEA - PEEWEE TREE

H. paniculate 'Tardivia'. (Late Panicle Hy drangea Tree form). Zone 4-8. Late Panicle Hy drangea trained to a single stem with a head Blooms in late August with showy white flower which age to a mauve pink. A more open flower head than Pee Gee, but very showy. Height is 6' 8'; spread 8'-10'.    

L. t. 'Aureo-marginatum' (Majestic Beauty) An unusually handsome appearance with its green leaves prominently edged in bright yellow. Othe features are similar to the species. This is one o the best of the variegated types. Zone 5-8

MAGNOLIA

M. grandiflora 'Bracken's Brown Beauty' Evergreen Magnolia grows to 30' tall and is relatively dense and compact. Leaves are about 6 long, dark green above and rusty brown below Flowers at a young age. Likes full sun. Zone 5.

M. liliiflora 'Jane'. Reddish-purple blooms, the heart of which are white, cover this deciduous magnolia in the early spring. A rounded, shrubby tree growing to 12' tall. The dark green leaves 5" 8" wide are slightly pubescent. Likes full sun to half shade. Zone 5.

M. stellata 'Royal Star' . Zone 5. Large, fra grant white star-like double flowers in spring Upright dense branching, multi-trunked form 8 high, 12' wide. Blooms late.

M.x ‘Ann’. Showy, reddish purple flow ers in late April. ‘Ann’ is primarily noted for it compact shrubby habit, slightly fragrant purple red flowers and late bloom. It is a slow growing deciduous shrub or small tree that typically rise over time to 8’-10’ tall and as wide. Hardy Zon 4-8.

Magnolia x 'Butterflies'. Neat growing, up right tree producing rich yellow blooms resembling a mass of butterflies. Grows 20' tall and 10 wide. Zone 4.

M. x ‘Galaxy’. Tree form, strong central leader. Late opening, large, reddish purple flowers Grows to a mature 25’ tall and 15’ wide. Zone 5

M. x loebneri 'Leonard Messel'. Hand­some deciduous shrub having a multi-stemmed habit; beautiful deep pink buds open to pale lilac pink flowers at an early age. The petals are similar to Star Magnolia. Mature 20' tall and 25' wide. Zone 5.

M.x. soulangcana (Saucer Magnolia). Deciduous shrub or spreading tree with abovate, dark green leaves to 8” long. Large, goblet-shaped, fragrant flowers 3”-6” across, are borne in mid and late spring before and with young leaves. Grows 20’ tall and wide. Zone 5-9

M.  ‘Coralcole’.Coral-pink buds open to double rose-colored flowers. The fruits are bronze and 1/2 inch in size. This compact dense, rounded tree matures at 15’ in height and width.

M. 'Indian Summer'.Rose red flowers, bright red persistent fruit. Very disease tolerant. Mature 18' and wide. Zone 4.

M. 'Prairifire', Prairifire Crab. 15'-20'. Spread 20'. New, three generation cross by Dr. Dan Day­ton, U. of I. Especially good foliage retention during summer. True red-flowers. Blooms later than most Crabs. Scab resistant. Fruit does not drop. The shape is upright, spreading, becoming rounded.

M. ‘Royal Raindrops’. Eye-popping magenta pink blooms, deep purple cut-leaf foli­age, sparkling red fruits and bright fall color give all season appeal to this easy care flowering ornamental. Superior disease resistance, adapt­ability, plus heat and drought tolerant make this unique crab apple a crown jewel among trees. Grows 20’ tall and spread of 15”. Zone 4.

M. 'Tina' Tina Crab. Dwarf Sargent type with pink to red buds opening into white flowers that are followed by tiny red crabapples. Disease resistant foliage. Highly ornamental small tree for limited spaces. Grows to 6'-8' tall by 8'-10' spread. Hardy Zone 4-7.

M.g ‘Gold Rush’. A gold-foliaged form of Dawn Redwood. The tree produces yellow needles that are especially bright when young. Growth is slower than the species and the mature size will be smaller. Holds its color well into the summer and turns a burnt orange in the fall. Grows 15’-20’ tall and spreads 10’-12’. Zone 5-­7.

NYSSA (Black Gum, Sourgum) PLANT OF MERIT

N. sylvatica. Moderate growing, 50’­60’ tall and 20’-30’ wide. Native to wet loca­tions, but will do well in moderately dry soils. A picturesque tree with spectacular early fall color, ranging from summer green to a brilliant red to red-orange in fall. Zone 4.

OSTRYA

O. virginiana (Hophorn-beam). Me­dium-sized, high quality native tree; slender branches drooping at ends; hop-like fruits add interest in late summer and the persistent brown leaves add winter interest. Grows 25’-40’ high and 20’-40’ wide. Zone 4-9.

P. 'snofozam' (Snow Fountains Weeping Cherry). Zone 5-8. Gracefully cascading branches from a 10'-15' high and wide crown; spectacular sight with snow white flowers covering the plant in spring. Lush green leaves become golden or­ange in fall. Grown on a stake to best display its naturally weeping form. Heat and drought toler­ant.

P. subhirtella “Pendula Plena Rosa’. Has double pink, long-lasting blooms. This popu­lar tree is usually grafted on a straight understock to form a gently weeping tree. Can grow 25’ tall and wide. Hardy Zone 5.

P. subhirtella ‘Snofazum’ Snow Foun­tains. Cascading branches heavy with snowy white single flowers make this one of the most admired varieties. Blooms at a young age. Grows 10’-12’ tall, 12’ wide. Zone 5-11.

P. calleryana 'Red Spire' (Redspire Pear). Zone 5. When in bloom the tree is a mass of large white flowers borne in large clusters. It is a dense, pyramidal, deciduous tree with a narrow crown and a symmetrical canopy. Hardier than Bradford pear and has fall foliage of glowing shades of crimson and purple. Mature height of 30'-35' and spread of 20'.

QUERCUS - OAK

Q. alba (White Oak). The standard by

which all other oaks are measured! Majestic oak that grows best in deep, moist, acid, well-drained soils, but is adaptable. Difficult to transplant must be moved as a small tree, ideally of less than 2.5” caliper for best success. One of America’s most handsome native species. Grows 50’-80’ tall and wide. Zone 3-8.

Q. bicolor (Swamp White Oak). Beau­tiful native tree with lustrous, heavy textured green leaves and exfoliating bark. One of the best for naturalizing in wet areas. Plant in moist acid soil. Grows 50’-60’ tall and wide. Zone 3­

8.

Q. coccinea (Scarlet Oak). Lustrous almost reflective, dark green summer leaves yield to brilliant reds and scarlet in the fall. Color may last 3-4 weeks. An adaptable tree prospers in moist, well drained, acid soils. In the wild, often found on dry, sandy soils. Difficult to transplant, ideally plant as a 8-10 foot ball and bur-lapped specimen. Grows 70’ tall and 40’ wide. Zone 4-8.

Q. palustris, Pin Oak. Rapid growing, native oak widely used as a boulevard tree. The many-lobed, sharply pointed leaves hang on the tree into winter. Prefers full sun and moist, rich, well-drained soil. It does not tolerate alkaline soils. Fall foliage is bright red. Grows 40'-60' with a spread of 40' Zone 4-8.

Q. phellos (Willow Oak). Zone 5-9. Native from New York to Florida. One of the mos popular shade and street trees in the South. A well formed, broad, cone-shaped tree. Glossy dark green leaves show pale gold fall color. We were quite impressed with streets lined with it in North Carolina. A relatively fast growing oak. Mature height 30' to 40'; spreads 30' to 40'.

Q. rubra Northern Red Oak. The fastest grow­ing Oak and one of the easiest to transplant, this tree is great for a landscape tree. The foliage is dense and lustrous and leaves hang on into winter. Fall foliage is red to reddish brown. Grows 60'-80' with a 50' spread. Zone 4-8.

S. reticulata 'Ivory Silk'. (Ivory Silk Japa­nese Tree Lilac). 2001 Illinois Nurserymen's Assoc. SHADE TREE OF THE YEAR Rounded, upright tree, growing 20'-25' high by 15'-25' wide. Excellent as a specimen tree, good in groups or near large buildings. Attractive white flowers in spring. Fruit is persistent. Trunk is showy with cherry-like bark. Flowers are most showy and prolific when located in full sun with good drainage.

ULMUS-ELM

U. americana ‘Valley Forge’. Dutch elm disease resistant National Arboretum intro­duction; classic American ELM shape - arch­ing, broadly v-shaped branch structure with a full, dense canopy. Grows 60’-80’ tall and 30’­50’ wide. Zone 5-9