All Chaenomeles (Flowering Quince) 20% off!

Chaenomeles (Flowering Quince) is an easy to grow, round-topped, deciduous shrub growing 6 feet tall and 10 feet across, with - let's be honest- beastly thorns. BUT this thorny beast becomes laden with showy spring blossoms.

When planting this very sturdy and low maintenance shrub you have two options: for those of you who (like most of us) would prefer to avoid battle scars while gardening, plant your Quince in full sun somewhere where you can admire its profusion of blooms from a distance. (One gardener even recommended a hedge of the tangled, dense shrub as an excellent security barrier!?)

But for the brave gardeners (with heavy leather gloves) this shrub can be pruned every year to keep it a manageable size. Flowering Quince can also be espaliered (trained to grow against a wall) and is a popular bonsai choice. Pruning the quince has the added benefit of encourages better blooming.

Flowering quince will produce a hard, pear-like fruit. These tart fruit can be used in jelly making.






Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; range of soil types; best flowers in full sun; prefers acidic soil
Height: 6 to 10 feet
Width: 6 to 10 feet
Form: Rounded, broad spreading, multi-stemmed shrub; tangled and dense growth

Blooming Now: Chionanthus virginicus (White Fringe Tree)

This is a pretty spectacular example of a mature Chionanthus virginicus (White Fringe Tree). But even the smaller specimens we have in the nursery are turning heads with their long, airy, white blooms.

One customer said as he walked by, "Well! My! Who's this character?"

That pretty much sums it up. Here are some details:

Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9
Height: 12 ft to 20 ft Spread: 12 ft to 20 ft
Form: upright oval to round
Type: deciduous tree
Annual Growth Rate: 6 to 12 inches
Flowers: White star-shaped flowers, then feather panicles Blooms in May and June

Prefers full sun to partial shade. Soil should be moist, well-drained and ideally acidic. The primary attraction of this small deciduous tree is the drooping clusters of fragrant, white blossoms and dramatic feathery panicles. Dark-blue, grape-like clusters of fruits are produced from female blossoms. It is one of the last trees in the spring to bear leaves.

Grow your own 'Royal Gala' apples!

Apple Trees (Malus 'Royal Gala')

'Royal Gala' is a semi-dwarf tree growing only 12' to 15' tall with deep red apples that have a crisp, sweet flesh. Blooms in mid-season and fruit matures two weeks earlier than 'Red Delicious'. An excellent apple for eating and cooking.

Cold hardy to Zone 4. Plant in full sun.

Endless Summer, Twist and Shout - Celebrate Your Mother!

These beauties have been forced into bloom for Mother's Day, but because these are the ever-bloom varieties, they will continue to bloom all season long! (We have 'Blushing Bride' too!)

We think your mom will love them!

Cold-hardy to Zone 4. They will grow to be 3' to 5' high and wide and they have the unique ability to bloom on both old and new wood, ensuring consistent flowering year after year.

The perfect spot to plant these shrubs are anywhere with afternoon shade. They can take full sun, but they will look "wilty" and cause you anxiety when exposed to hot afternoon sun.

Mama Gonna Knock You Out!

Don't forget it's Mother's Day on Sunday. What are you going to get your mom to let her know how much you love and appreciate her?

How about an 'Knock Out' rose?

Why a 'Knock Out' rose? First, they are so easy! You can't kill them. And they bloom and bloom and bloom. (The one planted here at the nursery was beautiful all summer long (thoroughly neglected by us) and still blooming in November last year.)

They are shade tolerant and resistant to black spot, mildew and rust. (Easy!) In late winter or early spring prune the rose plant back to about twelve to fourteen inches above the ground. The rose will bloom on the new growth. Do not fertilize in winter. A little mulch or compost in the spring is all it needs.

Make your Garden Green - Rain Barrels $145

These sturdy, handsome rain barrels have a screen to keep litter and critter alike out, and they can also easily be hooked up to the down spout from your gutters.

Matching stands are $60.

Annuals!

The greenhouses are full of beautiful and unusual annuals. We divide the annuals into shade and full sun and by color for your convenience. We also will plant up custom containers - you choose the pot, you choose the plants, and we'll do the dirty work for you.