Tree List 2011

12515 Coldwater Road,

Fort Wayne, IN

46845

(260)637-5816

Tree Varieties This is a guide to ornamental and shade trees that we carry. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to availability. Click here for a printable PDF copy of our tree sheet.
*Beech*
Spaethiana Beech 50' X 30' Shape: Oval Leaves: Purple One of the deepest purple-black foliage with wavy edges, holds its color long.
Tri-Color Beech "Roseo-marginata" 25' X 20' Shape: Oval Leaves: Variegated Unique purple leaves have colorful pink margins. Shows off its colors best when protected from the hot afternoon sun.
*Birch*
Fox Valley Dwarf River Birch 10' X 10' Shape: Rounded Leaves: Medium Green Fall Color: Yellow Great dwarf selection. Attractive cinnamon and cream exfoliating bark. Excellent resistance to birch borer.
River Birch 40' X 35' Shape: Broadly pyramidal to rounded Leaves: Medium to dark green Fall Color: Yellow to gold Bark exfoliates to expose tan, pink or orange colored younger stems. Resistant to birch borer.
Royal Frost Birch 35' X 20' Shape: Pyramidal Leaves: Purple-bronze Fall Color: Yellow-orange to reddish A cross between a Crimson Frost Birch and Whitespire Birch, this tree combines purple-bronze foliage with an upright pyramidal growth habit.	>
Shiloh Splash Birch 30' X 15' Shape: Clump,pyramidal to oval Leaves: Ivory-white edged leaves with a green center Fall Color: Yellow River birch with exfoliating bark. Medium to fast grower.
Whitespire Birch 35' X 20' Shape: Narrow, pyramidal Leaves: Dark green Fall Color: Yellow Pyramidal shaped tree has chalk white bark, glossy dark green leaves, turning yellow in fall.
*Cherry--flowering*
Canada Red Chokecherry 25' X 20' Shape: Upright spreading, rounded Leaves: Emerge green, turn purple in summer Flowers: Small white, long clusters. Fall Color: Red to reddish purple A very cold hardy tree, used for its foliage which changes from green in spring to dark purple as the weather warms, then intensifies to reddish in fall.
Double Pink Weeping Cherry 25' X 25' Shape: Weeping Leaves: Dark green Flowers: Double, pink Fall Color: Yellow to bronze Graceful form and an impressive spring floral display.
Kwanzan Cherry 30' X 20' Shape: Vase shaped Leaves: Dark green Flowers: Double, rosy pink in clusters Fall Color: Bronze-orange to orange-red Large double pink flowers make it the showiest cherry in spring and account for its great popularity.
"Pink Snow Showers" Weeping Cherry 25' X 25' Shape: Weeping Leaves: Glossy green Flowers: Single pink Fall Color: Yellow to bronze Vigorous growing, fragrant, pink flowering cherry. Better resistance to shot-hole disease than other weeping cultivars.
Snow Fountain Weeping Cherry 12'X 12' Shape: Weeping Leaves: Small, dark green Flowers: White Fall Color: Golden to orange Weeping, finely branched, smaller variety. Easily pruned to change its character.
*Crabapple*
Candymint Crabapple 10'X 15' Shape: Upright, Rounded Leaves: Flowers: Bright Pink rregularly spreading branches smothered with excellent bright pink flowers. Dwarf character and abundant bright red, persistent 3/8" fruit.
Coralburst Crabapple 15' X 15' Shape: Compact, dense, round Leaves: Dark green Flowers: Coral pink buds, double rose flowers Good disease resistance in a small tree with gorgeous rose flowers and bronze fruit.
Golden Raindrops Crabapple 20'X 15' Shape: Upright, Vase-shaped Leaves: Flowers: White Fine textured, deeply cut foliage gives this unusual crab a delicate appearance. The golden fruit is truly tiny.
Louisa Crabapple 15' X 15' Shape: Weeping Leaves: Dark green, glossy Flowers: True pink Disease resistance good, with yellow 3/8" fruit. A pink flowered weeping crab with excellent form.
Prairiefire Crabapple (Available in multi-stem also) 20' X 20' Shape: Upright, spreading, rounded Leaves: Purple, becoming reddish-green Flowers: bright pinkish red Disease resistance, with a dark red 3/8" to 1/2" persistent fruit. Nice red leafed crabs. Long lasting bright red flowers, and attractive red bark.
Prairierose Crabapple 20' X 18' Shape: Rounded Flowers: Pink Large and fragrant double pink flowers. This variety rarely has fruit.
Purple Prince Crabapple 20' X 20' Shape: Rounded Leaves: Purple, becoming bronze Green Flowers: Rose red Disease resistance, with 3/8"-1/2" maroon fruit. Nice purple bronze foliage and bright flowers.
Robinson Crabapple 25' X 25' Shape: Upright, spreading, rounded Leaves: Bronze green Flowers: Deep pink A fast growing crabapple with a deep pink flower and a 3/8" red fruit in the fall.
Royal Raindrops Crabapple (also available in clump form) 20' X 15' Shape: Upright, spreading Leaves: Purple, cutleaf Flowers: Bright pinkish red Fall Color: Orange-red Bright pinkish red flowers combine with deep purple cutleaf foliage to present a nice tree. Red 1/4" persistent fruit.
Sargent Tina Crabapple 6' X 6' Shape: Small, rounded dwarf tree Leaves: Medium green leaves Flowers: Bright red buds opening to single white flowers Disease resistance, with bright red 1/4" fruit, Most petite crab is grown as top grafted. Flowers, fruit and leaves are small.
Sugartyme Crabapple 18' X 15' Leaves: Medium green Flowers: White Disease resistance with 1/2" red persistent fruit. Fragrant flowers cover the tree.
*Deciduous Conifers*
Goldrush Dawn Redwood 15'-20' x 10'-12' Shape: Narrow, pyramidal Leaves: Gold Fall Color: Burnt orange New selection with beautiful gold foliage that holds color well into the summer and turns a burnt orange in the fall.
Dawn Redwood 70' X 25' Shape: Narrow, conical Leaves: Medium green Fall Color: Rusty orange Fast growth; loves moist rich soils that are well-drained. Lovely cones.
*Dogwood*
Cherokee Brave Flowering Dogwood 30' X 25' Shape: Upright Leaves: Green Flowers: Deep Red Fall Color: Burgundy Deep red flowers. Reddish green new growth. Brilliant burgundy red in fall.
Cherokee Princess Dogwood 24'X 20' Shape: Upright, Oval to round Fall Color: Red Flowers: White Heavy display of white blooms yearly in early spring. Perfect for the woodland garden, as a single specimen or in mass.
Chinese Kousa Dogwood 20' X 20' Shape: Widely vase shaped to rounded, layered branches Leaves: Medium green Flowers: creamy white Fall Color: Reddish Flowers in June. A beautiful dogwood that is hardier, more drought tolerant and disease resistant
Prophet Kousa Dogwood 22'x 20' Shape: Rounded, Vase-shaped Fall Color: Orange to Red Flowers: Creamy White Creamy white flowers with deep green foliage. One of the fastest growing Kousa cultivars. Long lasting flowers in summer.
*Fruit Trees*
Honeycrisp, Honeygold Apple, Royal Gala Apple, Cortland Apple, September Wonder Fuji Apple, Bing Cherry, Black Tartarian Cherry, Montmorency Cherry, Bosc Pear, Bartlett Pear-->See separate Fruit Trees Sheet for information about pollination.
*Ginkgo*
Autumn Gold Ginkgo 45' X 35' Shape: Upright, broad Leaves: Green Fall Color: Gold A hardy male tree (seedless) becoming rather broad with age. Use as a street tree.
*Hawthorn*
Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn 25' X 25' Shape: Rounded, spreading Leaves: Green, glossy Flowers: White 2" clusters Fall Color: Orange or rusty orange Small adaptable tree has excellent foliage, and does not have the thorns.
Winterking Hawthorn (also available in clump form) 20' X 25' Shape: Widely vase shaped Leaves: Dark Green Flowers: White in clusters Fall Color: Yellow Attractive hawthorn with silvery bark that contrasts nicely with dark green foliage. Bold appearance.
*Hornbeam*
Pyramidal European Hornbeam 35' X 25' Shape: Dense compact, narrow when young, becoming oval Leaves: Dark green Fall Color: Yellow Symmetrical and formal in appearance. It is heat and drought resistant, seems to be relatively free of disease and pest problems.
*Honeylocust*
Skyline Honeylocust 45' X 35' Shape: Broadly pyramidal Leaves: Medium green Fall Color: Golden Widely used, very adaptable, an ideal tree in many situations.
Sunburst Honeylocust 40' X 35' Shape: Irregular, a rough rectangular outline Leaves: Bright yellow tip growth Fall Color: Yellow-brown New growth is always bright yellow which contrasts attractively with the darker yellow green interior foliage.
*Horsechestnut*
Ft. McNair Horsechestnut 40' x 30' Shape: Round Leaves: Dark Green Flowers: Red in 8" long spires Fall Color: Yellow A rounded, very symmetrical tree with bright red flowers in the spring. Very striking in bloom.
*Japanese Maples*
Bloodgood Japanese Maple 15' X 15' Shape: Upright, becoming broad with age Leaves: Purple-red Fall Color: Red Widely used, well known and reliable.
Crimson Queen Japanese Maple 6' X 8' Shape: Weeping, mounded Leaves: Laceleaf, deep purple-red Fall Color: Scarlet Red laceleaf cultivars. The foliage of is particularly heat resistant. Delicate leaves maintain their deep purple-red color through the summer and turn scarlet in the fall.
Emperor One Japanese Maple 15' X 15' Shape: Upright Leaves: Purple-red Fall Color: Red Foliage comes on later in the spring. Purple-red leaves hold their color all summer. The bark is a blackish-red, nice for winter color.
Golden Full Moon Japanese Maple 6'-8' X 6'-8' Shape: Upright, rounded Leaves: Yellow-gold Fall Color: Yellow Colors change through the growing season from light green with red margins to a pale yellow-green during summer growth. Modest grower and densely branched.
Harp String Japanese Maple 8'-10'X 8'-10' Shape: Upright Leaves: Light greenish-yellow with tinges of red in spring. Fall Color: Yellow String-like, narrow deeply lobed leaves. Bright green bark and graceful, elegant form carry on the show in winter.
Orange Dream Japanese Maple 8'-10' X 8'-10' Shape: Upright, spreading Leaves: Bright orange to Chartreuse Green Leaves emerge bright orange and mature to chartreuse green with orange margins. Best in part-shade
Oshio Beni Japanese Maple 15' X 15' Shape: Spreading Leaves: Bright red to bronze Fall Color: Scarlet Finely serrated leaves with long lobes; spreading habit.
Seiryu Japanese Maple 15'-20' X 10'-12' Shape: Upright, Vase-shaped Leaves: Green Fall Color: Gold, yellow, red Laceleaf green foliage. Fall color of gold, lighter yellow, and bold crimson.
Shishigashira Japanese Maple 12' X 8' Shape: Upright, vase shaped Leaves: Deep green, crinkled Fall Color: Gold with rose and crimson Commonly known as "Lion's Head Maple." Slow growing cultivar with crinkly leaves. Compact growth makes this an ideal small tree for patio or lawn.
Tamukeyama Japanese Maple 8' X 12' Shape: Weeping Leaves: Laceleaf, deep purple red Fall Color: Red Leaves hold their deep purple color through the heat of summer better than other cultivars.
Tsukushigata Japanese Maple 8' X 8' Shape: Upright Leaves: Deep black to purple-red Rare form of Japanese maple with all the best qualities of a small garden tree: modest ultimate size, durability and great color schemes. Seed set is nearly chartreuse and against the dark red is spectacular. Leaf veins, petioles and stems also contrast with the leaves.
Tsuma gaki Japanese Maple 6'-10' T X 6'-10'W Shape: Spreading Leaves: Yellow green tipped with red This small broad tree catches your eye with soft yellow-green leaves tipped crimson red reminiscent of painted fingernails. A plus in any small garden or rock garden.
Green Cutleaf Japanese Maple 6' X 8' Shape: Weeping, mounded Leaves: Laceleaf, bright green Fall Color: Golden orange Laceleaf weeper maintains a fresh bright green color all summer.
*Lilac*
Ivory Silk Lilac (avail. in clump form too) 20'X15' Shape: Upright, narrow Flowers: White A heavy flowering tree, covered by large plumes of small white flowers in the beginning of summer.
*Magnolia*
Galaxy Magnolia 30'X15' Shape: Upright Flowers: Reddish-purple Deciduous tree form with a strong central leader. Large reddish purple flowers.
Royal Star Magnolia 15' X 10' Shape: Upright spreading, rounded Leaves: Green Flowers: White Yellow to bronze Large flowers with nearly twice as many petals.
Sweet Bay Magnolia 20' X 15' Shape: Upright Leaves: Dark Green with orange underside Flowers: Creamy White Lemon scented flowers over a long period in late spring coupled with good growth rate. Needs some protection in this zone. Part-shade.
*Maple*
Armstrong Columnar Red Maple 50'-60' X 15'-25' Shape: Narrow upright Leaves: Green Fall Color: Red, orange or yellow A fast-growing tree. Great for tight spaces. It has very attractive silver-grey bark.
Autumn Blaze Maple 50' X 40' Shape: Upright branched, broadly oval Leaves: Medium green Fall Color: Brilliant orange-red, Long lasting A hybrid between red and silver maple, the drought tolerance of silver maple and the fall color of red maple. A fast grower.
Commemoration Sugar Maple 50' X 35' Shape: Oval to rounded Leaves: Dark Green Fall Color: Orange to orange-red A fast-growing tree. Heavily textured glossy dark green leaves. Makes an excellent lawn tree.
Crimson King Maple 40' X 30' Shape: Oval when young, becoming rounded Leaves: Deep purple Fall Color: Maroon to reddish-bronze Purple foliage holds its color well from spring until fall.
Crimson Sentry Maple 25' X 15' Shape: Compact; dense pyramidal form Leaves: Deep purple Fall Color: Maroon to reddish-bronze A very compact, heavily ranched upright tree with deep purple leaf color.
Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple 50' X 40' Shape: Upright and rounded Leaves: Dark Green Fall Color: Orange, red and yellow Especially symmetrical crown and thick dark green summer foliage.
October Glory Maple 40' X 35' Shape: Rounded Leaves: Green Fall Color: Orange-red to red A round headed selection which is one of the last red maple cultivars to color.
Pacific Sunset Maple 30' x 25' Shape: Round Leaves: Dark green, glossy Fall Color: Orange to Red Hybrid of Shantung and Norway Maples; combines the best characteristics of both in a medium sized shade tree. Drought resistance, fast growing and adaptable.
Red Sunset Maple 45' X 35' Shape: Upright branching, oval Leaves: Dark green, glossy Fall Color: Brilliant orange-red to red Highest rated and reliable of the red maple cultivars. Fast growing, symmetrical branching. Brilliant fall color.
State Street Maple 50' X 35' Shape: Upright oval Leaves: Dark green Fall Color: Yellow Hardier alternative to a Hedge maple with a rough corky bark--stronger growth rate and slightly larger. Excellent drought and cold tolerance. Pest free foliage.
Sun Valley Maple 40' X 35' Shape: Oval, symmetrical Leaves: Dark green Fall Color: Bright red A cross between Red Sunset and Autumn Flame it is seedless and features a very uniform, dense oval head. Bright red reliable fall color.
*Oak*
Pin Oak 55' X 40' Shape: Pyramidal with slender horizontal branches Leaves: Green Fall Color: Rusty orange to red A tree with a very distinctive growth habit. Branches are long, slender and horizontally layered.
Red Oak 50' x 45' Shape: Rounded Leaves: Dark green Fall Color: Red Red Oak is a large, fast growing, broad headed tree. The large leaves turn from a rich green to deep red in the fall.
Regal Prince Oak 40' X 25' Shape: Columnar, oval Leaves: Dark Green, glossy A cross between an Upright English Oak and a Swamp White Oak. Beautiful all season long, the foliage has an attractive silvery lower surface.
Shingle Oak 50' X 40' Shape: Broadly Oval Leaves: Dark green, glossy Fall Color: Yellowish to rusty red Nicely shaped tree tending toward pyramidal; leaves without the usual lobing of Oaks.
Swamp White Oak 60' X 60' Shape: Rounded, spreading Leaves: Dark green Fall Color: Yellow to some purple Best in acid soil, this variety also needs moderately moist conditions.
*Pear--flowering*
Cleveland Select Pear (also available in clump form) 30' x15' Shape: Upright, narrowly pyramidal Leaves: Green, glossy Flowers: White in clusters Fall Color: Reddish A densely growing, narrow selection suitable for street planting. Less susceptible to wind breakage.
*Planetree*
Bloodgood London Planetree 50' X 40' Shape: Spreading, rounded Leaves: Green Fall Color: Yellow Adaptable to adverse soil conditions. More resistant to anthracnose than Sycamore. Naturally shedding bark creates a dappled brown and green pattern.
*Redbud*
Eastern Redbud 25' X 30' Shape: Multi-stem or upright spreading Leaves: Medium green Flowers: Reddish purple bud rosy-pink when opened Fall Color: Yellow Profuse flowers that bloom in April or May before the leaves develop. Nice for naturalized garden areas or smaller yards.
Forest Pansy Redbud 20' X 25' Shape: Upright spreading Leaves: Deep purple paling to bronze-green interior Flowers: Magenta/rose Fall Color: Yellow orange Red-leaved selection of the Eastern Redbud. Magenta rose flowers appear before the foliage
Lavender Twist Redbud 8'-10' X 8'-10' Shape: Weeping Flowers: Pink/Rosy-Mauve Fall Color: Yellow Small spring-flowering weeper. Great accent tree.
*Serviceberry*
Autumn Brilliance (both clump and single trunk form) 20' X 15' Shape: Upright, moderately spreading Leaves: Medium, green Flowers: White, in clusters Fall Color: Bright red Good form and strong branching. It displays reliable spring bloom and bright fall colors.
*Small Flowering Trees--MISC.*
Cotoneaster Patio Tree 5' X 5' Shape: Spreading, weeping Leaves: Glossy dark green Flowers: Pink to white flowers Small patio tree with a stiffly weeping habit. Bright orange-red berries in fall.
Fringetree 12'-20' X 12'-20' Shape: Spreading, open crown Flowers: White fringe-like Slow to moderate growth; Sun to partial shade; prefers moist, well drained soil. Creamy flowers with bluish-black fruit in fall; attractive to birds.
Hibiscus "Rose of Sharon" (Tree Form) 10' X 8' Shape: Upright Leaves: Dark green Flowers: Comes in a variety of colors-red, white, lavender and pink Fall Color: Yellow-green Upright, ornamental shrub trained into tree form. Showy double flowers bloom all summer amid bright green serrated leaves. Will handle some shade.
Limelight Hydrangea (Tree Form) 10'X 10' Shape: Upright, rounded Flowers: Greenish, creamy white aging to pink Abundant flowers late in the summer. Flowers will dry on tree to create winter interest.
Pee Gee Hydrangea (Tree Form) 8'-10' X 8'-10' Shape: Rounded Flowers: Greenish white aging to pink, then tan Large round blooms in mid-summer.
Pink Diamond Hydrangea (Tree Form) 10' X 10' Shape: Rounded Leaves: Dark green Flowers: Pinkish-white Panicles in July This hydrangea has a light pinkish-white bloom from the start and turns darker as the season progresses.
Quick Fire Hydrangea (Tree Form) 10' X 10' Shape: Upright, rounded Flowers: White aging to reddish pink Adaptable, earlier blooming hydrangea with large flower panicles.
Tardiva Hydrangea (Tree Form) 7' X 7' Shape: Rounded Leaves: Dark Green Flowers: White panicles September to October Large 6" to 8" white panicles turn to creamy yellow with pink edges. Will handle some shade.
Dwarf Korean Lilac Standard 4' X 5' Head Shape: Rounded Flowers: Violet-purple flowers late spring Top grafted lilac on a standard. The standard will remain at the same height, but the head will continue to grow. Excellent patio tree.
Diablo Ninebark (Tree Form) 6' Shape: Rounded to spreading Leaves: Dark purple-red leaves Flowers: Creamy White Excellent Patio tree with creamy white flowers that contrast with dark foliage.
Fragrant Viburnum (Tree Form) 10' Shape: Rounded Leaves: Green Flowers: White Small tree with horizontal branches. White, fragrant flowers in spring.
Weeping Pussy Willow 15' X 10' Shape: Weeping Leaves: Gray-green Silvery pink catkins that appear in winter or early spring and gray-green foliage. Graceful weeping form.
*Small Non-flowering trees--MISC.*
Dappled Willow Standard 9' X 6' Head Shape: Rounded Leaves: Variegated The new growth is a glossy bright pink which unfolds into variegated slender leaves dappled with colors of pink, white, and green.
Burning Bush (tree form) 6'-8' X 6'-8' Shape: Upright, Rounded Fall Color: Bright red Nice for garden situations where a small tree is needed with great fall color. Typical winged bark leads to a beautiful display of red fall color.
Tiger Eye Sumac 6' X 6' Shape: Rounded Leaves: Bright Yellow Fall Color: Orange to Red Beautiful golden-leafed form. New growth is a lively green, quickly changing to yellow showing a nice contrast with the rosy-pink leaf stems.
*Sweetgum*
American Sweetgum 40' X 25' Shape: Broadly pyramidal-oval Leaves: Green Fall Color: Orange and purple Moderate growth rate, nice fall color.
Worplesdon Sweetgum 40' X 25' Shape: Broadly pyramidal-oval Leaves: Green Fall Color: Orange and purple Star-shaped leaves are reminiscent of some maples. Leaves are followed by mace-like fruit clusters. Plant in full sun.
*Tulip Tree*
Tulip Tree 60' X 30' Shape: Oval Leaves: Medium green Flowers: Yellow with orange center Fall Color: Bright, clear yellow Large, fast growing. Native to eastern U.S. Flowers in late spring, large yellow-green with an orange center, shape of a tulip.
*Weeping Willow*
Golden Weeping Willow 40' X 60' Shape: Broadly weeping Leaves: Green Fall Color: Yellow Fast growing with a very graceful wide spreading habit. Tolerant of wet soils.