Staff Picks for Fall

Posted on by Beth

The weather may be cooling down but there is still plenty of time to get those last few additions installed in your landscape. Here are some of our staff picks for fall. Check out the links for more information on these fall favorites!

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Wentworth Viburnum

Wentworth American Cranberrybush                     Photo courtesy of Bailey Nurseries®

This specimen poses excellent in the landscape by itself or as a hedge or screening. Petite early season flowers precede large red fruit which can be used in making preserves or fresh eating. Wildlife will love this plant and so will you!

Rainbow Sensation Weigela

Photo by Trees Today

Rainbow Sensation Weigela      Photo by Trees Today

The Rainbow Sensation oozes decadence. This medium sized shrub checks in with a height and spread of three to four feet. Light pink flowers “pop off the page” in contrast to the variegated green/yellow foliage. When fall makes an entrance, the foliage begins to take on a pink tone that stands out and pairs superb with perennial grasses or dark colored shrubs.

Berry Poppins Winterberry

Berry Poppins
Photo courtesy of www.provenwinners.com/

What a beaut! A great compact plant that has multiple seasons of interest! Aside from the beautiful yellow fall foliage from Berry Poppins, the main eye-catching event is the flourish of berries that decorate the winter landscape.

 

 

Spring Flowers & Fall Color: Double Duty Plants

Posted on by Beth

 

There are several plants, trees and shrubs alike, that are well known for their early season attributes, but go amiss when it comes to their fall foliage. As we turn the calendar to September and prepare for fall, the garden center is beginning to transition to reds, oranges, yellows, from the typical greens that gather the rest of the season. As you walk around, you can see its more than just the maples, oaks, grasses, and dogwoods turning color, there are common spring and summer staples that are also pulling double duty as we head into fall.

Crabapples

Crabapples are commonly known for their showy spring flowers, but did you know they also have fabulous fall foliage? Flaunting tones of red and orange, crabapples do not receive enough attention for their fall foliage which should be equal to their spring flower. So the next time you are seeking a new tree for your yard don’t forget about the dueling seasonal opportunities a crabapple can provide!

Serviceberry

An under utilized garden gem! Available as a tree or shrub, this specimen boasts beautiful spring florals that lead to edible small purple-black berries. The tree form ‘Autumn Brilliance’ is a beautiful medium sized ornamental tree if you are looking to add diversity to your landscape. The shrub form, ‘Regent’ is a great addition for feeding wildlife in your yard or creating a small hedge or screening. Not only will these plants bring spring color and edible fruit, the blaze red/orange fall color is a show stopper for sure!

Azalea/Rhododendron

Prolific blooms fill these plants early season. Bright pink, purple, white and orange are colors you can expect from these spring flowers. Many people desire the spring impact that the azalea and rhododendron bring to the landscape but many are unaware of the bonus fall color they are in for. Broad, thick leaves bring copper and bronze hues into fall with the next season’s buds adding a depth of texture, what a sight to behold!

 

So, as we make our way to the end of another year, planning for the next begins. Consider adding a few of these double duty plants to your landscape and enjoy an eye catching spring and fall landscape.

Serviceberry Fall Foliage

Crabapple Fall Foliage

mid-July, HYDRANGEAS!

Posted on by Marietta Buchner

Mid-July is time for hydrangeas to show off and they take center stage. In the plant world, new hydrangeas are being developed constantly. One of my favorite compositions is when I see multi-colored hydrangeas blooming next to each other. An example is the photo below which was taken at Trees Today Nursery. When I see this, I imagine and wish for my whole yard to be planted in pink, blue and maybe some white hydrangeas. Stop in and see the many, many different hydrangeas available.

Pink & blue hydrangeas
Photo by Trees Today Nursery

Rainy Day Blooms

Posted on by Beth

 

Finally, some well needed rain is reaching us here in the coulee region! It may be a dreary day, but fear not, your landscape doesn’t need to leave you will the same feeling. We have numerous shrubs and perennials in full bloom that will brighten up your landscape on days like today. Stop in and brighten your landscape today!

  • Peach Drift Rose

 

Sharing Photo of Lantana Tree

Posted on by Marietta Buchner

We just wanted to share a picture of this gorgeous lantana tree taken by a customer last summer. The tree was purchased from us in spring of 2021. They are always in bloom, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Each year we get a few of these trees in. They are a tropical tree but customers have had luck in carrying them over thru winter. Just google “Lantana trees” for some information if you are interested in trying to carry one over thru winter. Place them on your deck or patio and you will find hummingbirds visiting them within a couple feet of you. We have just a couple of these trees left in stock.

Lantana Tree
Photo by Trees Today Nursery

The Place to Shop

Posted on by Marietta Buchner

This week (June 1st) we unloaded two semi’s full of perennials, shrubs, roses, and etc.   So if you are looking to update your yard or replace those tired, old looking shrubs, stop in and shop at Trees Today Nursery.   The products we just received are high quality and beautiful. We must have over 200 coneflowers in stock.  Our Blue Marvel Salvias are an intense blue and blooming along with the yellow tickseed. What a striking combination the blue and yellow will make. The peach drift/carpet roses that arrived are to die-for.  We carry so much more then the normal run-of-the mill plants.  Our variety of shrubs and perennials is huge.

OMG – Just Beautiful

Posted on by Marietta Buchner

Oh my gosh, JUST BEAUTIFUL. Two words to describe the roses we have in stock. In our opinion, never have we seen such beautiful roses for growing in Zone 4.  These new varieties, Grace ‘n Grit and Nitty Gritty roses are wowing everyone with their superb performance. They bloom all summer, in fact well into fall; they come back in spring; and they are available in pure, bright colors of red, pink, yellow, and peach. The Grace ‘n Grit roses have long stems so you can pick them and put them in vases. We have over 100 roses on hand. Stop in and let a staff person help you pick the perfect rose for your location.  The following are actual pictures taken from our stock roses.

 

Grace ‘n Grit red rose
Photo by Trees Today Nursery

 

Nitty Gritty yellow rose
Photo by Trees Today Nursery

 

Niitty Gritty peach rose
Photo by Trees Today Nursery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nitty Gritty Peach rose
Photo by Trees Today

Nitty Gritty yellow rose
Photo by Trees Today

 

 

Blooming Azaleas in Stock

Posted on by Marietta Buchner

Several varieties of blooming azaleas have arrived.  If you have been thinking about getting an azalea now is the time to stop in and purchase one as you can see what the bloom color looks like.   Either a single specimen or several planted together will put on show-stopping site in spring.  Azaleas generally prefer morning sun and afternoon shade with moist and acidic soil.   If your soil is not acidic, we sell a product to help make your soil acidic.   Just ask one of our salespersons for help.

Azaleas photo taken 4/26/21 by Trees Today Nursery on their lot

MAGNOLIAS IN BLOOM

Posted on by Marietta Buchner

Everywhere you look, magnolias are putting forth a beautiful display of pink and white (some yellow). If you have not seen them, take a drive around La Crosse and we are sure you will find trees or shrubs in full bloom or will be soon. At Trees Today we have a good supply of magnolia shrubs and trees that range from 8ft to 35 ft at maturity.

Royal Star Magnolia
Photo courtesy of Monrovia Nursery

Leonard Messel Magnolia Tree
Photo courtesy of Bailey NurserieS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blossom of a Centennial Blush Magnolia
Photo by Trees Today Nursery

 

 

Magnolia trees in stock at Trees Today Nursery

 

 

 

Kelsey’s Dwarf Dogwood

Posted on by Marietta Buchner

If you found this past winter that your yard looked kind of blah, then plant this new variety of dogwood. In winter it provides dramatic color with striking bare red stems that will put that needed punch in your dull landscape. It gets about 24 – 30 inches tall and wide with a rounded shape.  Foliage grows all the way to the bottom of this plant. It is great for erosion control and tolerates wet soil.  Very hardy to Zone 3.

Roses for Fall Color? You Bet!

Posted on by Marietta Buchner

Did you know that most modern shrub roses bloom well into Fall?  Many are still blooming at the end of October.  Granted you won’t have the orange and rust colors associated with fall, but you will get deep reds, bright reds, pinks, yellows, whites and peach colors from these blooming roses.  Check out our vast array of roses and talk with a staff person about what type of rose best suits your need and how easy they are to grow.  You will enjoy their color from mid-June through October.  At present, we have 19 varieties of roses in stock.  Check out our latest rose to arrive, the “Nitty Gritty Peach” rose.

 

Nitty Gritty Peach rose
Photo by Trees Today Nursery

 

Nitty Gritty Peach Rose
Photo by Trees Today Nursery

Latest Arrivals

Posted on by Marietta Buchner

We just received a shipment of some unusually beautiful perennials and shrubs. Ann Magnolia shrubs arrived in two different sizes, therefore they have two different price tags. There are some blooms on them and are very nice and full. To me the Ann Magnolia is by far the best of all the Magnolias. Then we have lots of Zagreb and Moonbeam Coreopsis that are blooming their heads off. I’ve been working here a decade and the best looking Artemesias are here now! We have more giant, zone 4 hardy hibiscus in red and rose color. Presently they are not blooming but are loaded with buds ready to open. We also have gaillardias, hydrangea trees, White Fringe Trees, Yellow Grace n Grit roses, plus many, many more plants.  Stop in!!

Artemesia
Photo by Trees Today Nursery

Zagreb and Moonbeam coreopsis
Photo by Trees Today Nursery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grace n Grit Yellow Rose
Photo by Trees Today Nursery

Gaillardia
Photo by Trees Today Nursery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quick Fire Hydrangea tree
Photo by Trees Today Nursery

Ann Magnolia Shrub
Photo by Trees Today Nursery