Finally we have the Berry Poppins winterberry for sale at our nursery. We have tried for several years to get this shrub but it was never available so we are pretty thrilled that we now have it in stock. If you like winterberries, or a shrub with red berries in winter, this might just be the one for you! It has a height and spread of 3-4′ and you can use Jim Dandy (the male) as the pollinator. Read more about it by clicking on the following link.
Sneezeweed (Helenium) is an undeserved name for this great plant. Years ago the leaves and flowers of the plant were ground up for snuff, thus causing a sneeze. Sneezeweed blooms from late summer up until frost, nonstop. A great wildlife plant for bees and butterflies. In fall when some of our perennials are drying up, the sneezeweed will provide food for those butterflies and bees. Then in winter birds will pick over the seeds. Sneezeweed is also a great plant for medium to wet soil (will not tolerate dry soil). A must for clay soils. Another plus, Sneezeweed is deer and rabbit resistant. At present we have three varieties of sneezeweed in stock. They are Mariachi Bandera Sneezeweed, Mariachi Sombrero Sneezeweed and Mariachi Salsa Sneezeweed.
Look at all the buds on this year old Sneezeweed:
Helenium or Sneezeweed Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Daylilies are noted for their toughness to adapt to almost any soil and light condition, but will perform best in full sun. They tolerate road salt. Their vibrant colors could be magazine photos. Take a look at the intense color of Indian Love Call (just amazing color). Daylilies usually bloom in late June and July. With modern hybridization many new ones are rebloomers. A new one this year is Saffron Skye, a beautiful ruffled gold daylily. Their maintenance is pretty easy and they handle our winters with ease. Following are some of the daylilies we have in stock.
Hydrangeas have become a favorite shrub among gardeners due to their low maintenance and the colorful blooms they put out for weeks. Try some of the new varieties (over 20) that we carry. Many are rebloomers. Our staff will explain the difference and help you choose which variety works best for you.
Hurry In if you are looking for a crabapple tree. A new shipment just arrived and most of the trees are in or about to be in full bloom. We have the old favorite Prairifire, along with Red Splendor, Spring Snow and several others. Again, hurry in because once these trees are gone we may not be able to get any more plus when they are blooming you get to see the bloom color.
We have no doubt that Trees Today Nursery has the largest assortment of annuals in the area. We have over 100 varieties and they have been selling like crazy. Some of our favorites for pollinators are the cuphea (vermillionaire in particular) for the hummingbirds and the Tithonias (Mexican Sunflowers) for the Monarchs. For unusual container plants, the Laurentia and Mercadonia are great. They are tiny little flowers, one blue and one yellow, that will fill your containers in no time and bloom and bloom. Also, of course, we have all the old favorites like geraniums, zinnias, marigolds, lantanas, lisisanthus, and the list goes on. Stop in while the selecti0n is still great.
This plant has small green leaves that are covered with yellow nemesia-like flowers from May through October, excellent heat tolerance. It is an Award Winner
Characteristices: heat tolerant, deadheading not necessary, an annual – 2 to 5″ tall, spread 16-20 inches, easy maintenance, blooms to frost, full sun.
GoldDust®Mecardoniahybrid‘USMECA8205’USPP 22,871, Can PBRAF
We have some amazing plants that just arrived on Monday, May 4. Many are blooming. At the end of this article are actual images of these plants, in stock, and at our nursery. Stop in! Also, we will be getting more hanging baskets and annuals before the weekend.
Pink Double Knock Out Rose Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Pink Supreme Carpet Roses Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Grace n’Grit Roses Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Sea of Hydrangeas Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Summer Crush Hydrangea Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Cezanne Clematis Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Rebecca Clematis Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Row of Clematis Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Golden Sphere Tickseed Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Close up of a Brown Eyed Girl Sunbelievable Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Row of Brown Eyed Girl Sunbelievables Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Lilac Tree Photo. by Trees Today Nursery
Miss Kim Lilac Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Dwarf Korean Lilac shrub Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Spruce Tree Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Arborvitaes Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Bush Clematis Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Ada with a Mandevilla Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Branch of a White Fir Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Showtime Crabapple Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Redbud Tree Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Blossom of a Centennial Blush Magnolia Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Bud of a Horse Chestnut tree Photo by Trees Today Nursery
If the Covid-19 virus has gotten you stir crazy, stop in and stroll around the nursery grounds. You will feel better just absorbing in all the green and flowering plants. There are blooming trees, rhododendrons, magnolias, peonies (very soon), Lenten roses and others. Stop in! Trucks are arriving almost daily with new plants. This is the time of year to dream and plant your yard. Following are actual pictures of a few of the plants that we have in stock.
Just arrived! Blooming Tina crabapple trees. This dwarf crabapple has one of the prettiest blossoms of all crabapple trees. The blossoms had pink to red buds that open to white flowers followed by tiny red crabapples. It is also disease resistant. This cultivar is grafted on a 48″ standard. The height will be around 6-8 ft tall and 8-10 ft wide. Would like full sun. Zone hardy 4-7.
Tina Sargeant Crabapple Photo courtesy of Monrovia
Tina crabapple tree (photo courtesy Bailey Nurseries)
Tina Crabapple Tree (photo courtesy Bailey Nurseries)
This flower is a very early springtime bloomer, blooming in April and May. The flowers are deep violet purple blossoms held above soft hairy foliage. Plant gets about 8-10″ high. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Likes full sun. Hardy in Zone 4. (Information courtesy of Rush Creek Nursery and Photo courtesy of Pixabay)
Quiz? What is one of the easiest plants to grow with gorgeous flowers that bloom from early spring to mid-June? Answer: A Lenten rose or a Christmas rose named so because it normally blooms during Lent. The Latin name is Hellebore. Once the plant is mature, it can produce 50 or more flowers each season. The blooms are 2-3 inch in size. It is a shade plant and blooms in a variety of rich colors from an almost black to ivory. They make a luscious border for ferns and hostas. They are deer and rabbit resistant. Our nursery is carrying 7 varieties of the Hellebore. Pictured below are five varieties.
First Kiss Pennys Pink Lenten Rose Photo courtesy of Monrovia Nursery
Cascade Picotte Lenten Rose Photo courtesy of Monrovia Nursery
First Kiss Moondance Lenten Rose Photo courtesy of Monrovia Nursery
Ivory Prince Lenten rose Photo courtesy of Monrovia
Winter Jewels Black Diamond Lenten Rose Photo courtesy of Monrovia Nursery
