Trees

This deciduous tree is columnar when young and grows up to 60ft tall. Carpinus betulus are densely branched widely used for hedges with distinctive gray bark and dark green foliage that turns yellow-orange in the autumn. It works great as a windbreak or a hedge for privacy. It is best pruned late summer. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 60'

• Width: 30'

Zone: 3

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 60'

• Width: 30'

Zone: 3

Parkland pillar, or Asian White Birch creates a tall statement piece. Is often used as a hedge on property lines. Has deep green foliage all summer turning gold in fall.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 30'

• Width: 9'

Zone: 2

The Acer Amur Maple shrub form is known for its vibrant red fall color. Reliable hardiness and easy transplanting make it an ideal choice for residential landscapes. Adaptable to a wide range of soils, this maple tree provides an abundance of beauty and charm to any garden.

Leaves turn shades of orange, scarlet, and burgundy to create captivating autumn hues, and colorful seeds adorn the tree late in the summer.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 16'

• Width: 13'

Zone: 3

Photos courtesy of Bellwyck Horticolor

 Butternut trees flourish in loamy, nutrient-dense soil, and thrive when placed in sheltered locations with minimal exposure to winter winds.

 Butternut trees produce a substance named juglone which occurs naturally in all parts of the tree, especially in the leaves, nut hulls, and roots. Choose your planting site wisely as it can inhibit the growth of blueberry, apple tree, crabapple, cotoneaster, azalea, rhododendron, lilac, white birch, larch, mugo pine, red pine, white pine, Norway spruce, silver maple, potato, tomato, pepper and eggplant.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 45'
• Width: 25'

Hardiness Zone: 2b

This bold new Iseli® introduction unites the genetics of two outstanding parents, ‘Montgomery’ and  ‘Hoopsi’.  Monty® has a classic conical Christmas tree shape with a strong leader as well as long, thin, bluest of blue needles. The small size and compact habit with shimmering frosty blue foliage makes this tree a versatile specimen for today’s small  landscapes.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 8'

• Width: 6'

Zone: 2

Outstanding evergreen tree, generally considered the bluest form. New growth is especially bright blue. Pyramidal form that holds stiff horizontal branches with dense silvery-blue needles.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 40ft
• Spread: 20 ft
  

Photos courtesy of Iseli Nursery

Goodland is an apple that originates from Manitoba. It is hardy to zone 3 and ready to harvest from mid-August onwards. It is a good apple to use in cooking, canning, and fresh eating. 

*Pollinator required. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun

• Height: 20'
• Width: 15'

Zone: 3

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

Malus x ads. 'Durleo''Gladiator' - Gladiator Flowering Crabapple

Gladiator^™ is an excellent ornamental tree with a profusion of bright pink flowers followed by small reddish-purple fruit on a stately, upright crown. Glossy bronze-purple leaves look lush all growing season long and have high disease resistance. Gladiator is an ideal ornamental tree for space-challenged sites including under power lines, as a small boulevard tree or planted in a row for a screen.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 20'

• Width: 10'

Zone: 2

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery & Bellwyck Horticolor

Pendulous branches adorned with densely clustered, short needles impart an elegant, cascading charm to the surroundings. Ideal as a striking focal point or when planted collectively to form a windbreak or screen. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 5' - 10'

• Width: 5'

Zone: 3