Fast Growing Shade Tree With Amazing Spring BloomsRelated to the Royal Empress tree,the Northern Catalpa tree, Catalpa speciosa, is also a fast growing tree with amazing spring blooms. It would be outstanding as a unique, ornamental shade tree. Large, showy white, trumpet-shaped flowers will puit on quite a show in late spring. What a site this tree becomes when the huge white flowers create a stunning contrast against the solid green background of foliage! As an added bonus, the flowers attract hummingbirds!As a member of the Bignonia Family, it is related to Trumpet Vine, Royal Paulownia, and other species of Catalpa, all of which are known for their showy flowers. This deciduous tree is also known as Hardy Catalpa, Western Catalpa, Cigar Tree, and Catawba-Tree. It may reach heights of 70 feet tall and 40 feet wide, making a great shade tree.The huge heart shaped leaves can be as big as 12 inches across! They not only help block the sun on hot summer days, but also makes the chore of raking leaves a lot easier.Farmers introduced Northern Catalpa to Ohio in order to produce large amounts of relatively lightweight timber for fencepost since the wood is very resistant to rotting. Very tolerant of tough conditions, it withstands wet, dry, alkaline soils and hot, dry environments, but prefers moist, deep soil; should be planted in sun or partial shade. For a hardy, fast-growing shade tree with ornamental spring blooms, you can’t go wroong with the Northern Catalpa. * Fast growing shade tree* Hardy* Huge white flowers.
Category: Deer Resistant Trees
Blue Point Juniper
Hardy Pyramidal Evergreen with Exceptional ColorWhen you think of a classic evergreen shrub that stands watch by a doorway, or gives weight to the corners of a border, you are thinking of the Blue Point Juniper. Formal, but not rigid, Blue Point takes what is best of a background evergreen and showcases it.The color stays an exceptional blue-green year-round providing a perfect stage for more colorful annuals and perennials. The shape is naturally a soft pyramid, but Blue Point takes a good shearing like a pro and can be shaped any way you would like. Many of Nature Hills customers train Blue Point into a spiral or a formal cone.Like most junipers, Blue Point is a trooper when it comes to weather extremes. It stays green during the coldest winter and doesn’t look wilted in summer heat. It even does well in the more shaded areas of your landscape.Maturing to a pyramidal 12-14 feet high with a spread of 10 feet, it is thick and sturdy enough to withstand windy conditions better than most upright junipers, too.It’s deer resistant, so no need to worry about the devastation that foraging can sometimes cause other garden plants.If you need to freshen up your foundation plantings, flank a garage or fashion a privacy hedge, join with our many satisfied customers and order your Blue Point Junipers today!* Large Pyramidal Form * Blue-green color * Dense Foliage * Reliably Hardy* Easily shaped Pick your colorā¦.
Ginkgo Trees
If you’re looking for an indestructible tree, here it is.The Gingko tree (Ginkgo biloba) is also called the Maidenhair tree. It is a truly unique tree that has no close living relatives.The Gingko tree can tolerate most anything. It does well in poor soil, compacted soil can withstand drought, winter salt and even air pollution. They are usually deep rooted and resistant to snow and wind damage.The leaves on the Gingko are an interesting fan shape that flutters in the slightest breeze. They are a beautiful dark green from spring to summer usually 2-4 inches but can sometimes be up to 6 inches long.In autumn the leaves turn a brilliant, saturated yellow. One of the most favored and popular characteristics of the Gingko tree.The female Gingko tree produces a yellow orange, plum-like fruit. The nuts inside the fruit are considered a delicacy in Asian cooking.The extract from the leaves are used in Gingko Biloba supplements to improve memory, symptoms of dementia and blood flow.The Gingko Tree can live 1,000 or more years, has been around since the dinosaurs, and is as beautiful as it is beneficial. It is a conversation starter that would be an interesting addition to any yard.* Pest and disease resistant* Unique leaves with medicinal benefits* Beautiful fall color.
Sassafras Tree
A Fragrant Tree with Many Uses The Sassafras tree is a medium-sized tree valued for its many unique features. It starts out with a shrub-like appearance, so would do well in a naturalized area of your landscape or a backyard setting. The overwhelming positive feature of this tree in one word is “fragrant”. You’ll love the green-yellow flowers that appear in the spring. Their gentle sweetness will draw the attention of bees and butterflies from miles around. It’s one of the few trees that’s attracts the Spicebush Swallowtail butterfly.You’ll marvel at the adorable mitten-shaped leaves that emit a delightful scent when crushed in your hand. Even the twigs and bark, resplendent in their rich mahogany hues, are aromatic. Your entire Sassafras tree is a study in beauty and scent! When fall arrives, you’ll enjoy watching birds and other wildlife flock to the tiny dark blue berries that stand upright on red stalks from your tree’s branches. The mitten leaves will transform your autumn landscape with variations of red to yellow before relaxing into winter’s rest. Your Sassafras is an amazing tree with a rich history in lore and uses. Native Americans used the tree extensively, and many people still do today. It’s often called the “root beer tree” because of the flavor it produces, especially when made into a tea. The leaves are dried, crushed and used in recipes such as traditional gumbo, candies and jelly.The Sassafras tree can grow to 70 feet and has an irregular crown. It’s considered pest free and hardy. Plant one today and treat yourself to years of fragrant beauty and fascinating benefits. * Fragrant features * Spring and fall color * Pest free .
Sourwood
Deciduous Tree with Ornamental FeaturesSourwood is a deciduous tree with ornamental features. Also known as a Lily of the Valley or Sorrel tree, one would look great planted by your patio or at the edge of a perennial bed.Your Sourwood tree is an exquisite tree prized for its spring and fall color. Imagine the delicate Lily-of-the-Valley flower. Now visualize those hanging in 8-inch panicles from your tree as spring emerges in your yard.The dainty white flowers, fragrant and lovely, will bring an understated elegance to your yard. They are the reason this tree is sometimes called the “Lily-of-the-Valley Tree”.As spring recedes and summer begins, 8-inch glossy green leaves will cover your Sourwood tree. They actually taste sour, inspiring the name “sourwood”. Those same vibrant leaves will put on a dramatic show when autumn arrives and they burst into a brilliant crimson red that is sure to turn every head in the neighborhood.The grey seed capsules that follow your beautiful spring flowers will now also become evident as an impressive contrast to the scarlet leaves. These will persist on the Sourwood even after leaf drop and provide needed sustenance for your wildlife.The Sourwood tree grows to about 30 feet in height with a 15 foot spread. It grows straight and true with a narrow crown. The bees love the summer flowers, and their honey is highly prized as superior among some gourmet chefs.It’s a delightful tree, and will certainly be a beautiful and beneficial addition to your landscape.* Spring and fall color* Wildlife appeal* Also known as Lily-of-the-Valley and Sorrel tree .