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New Trees 2013 - 2014 Trees are the Answer Bare Root | Container | B & B | Root Bags
New Trees2013 - 2014 Trees are the Answer
Bare Root | Container | B & B | Root Bags
Cornus x ‘Celestial Shadow’
Celestial Shadow DogwoodZone: 6 | Height: 20' | Spread: 20'Shape: RoundedFoliage: Variegated yellow and greenFall Color: Pinkish then bright redFlower: WhiteFruit: None observed
Large white flowers of late spring combine with uniquely variegated foliage to create an irresistible color combination. Bright yellow and green summer variegation becomes even more exciting in the fall, as the leaf margins take on a pink tint that spreads to the center and intensifies until the foliage is bright red.
Cornus kousa ‘Losely’ P.A.F.
Champion’s Gold™ DogwoodZone: 5 | Height: 20' | Spread: 20'Shape: Widely vase shape to roundedFoliage: Green, turning bright yellowFall Color: Orange-redFlower: White
A tree of many colors! Leaves emerge green in spring. By mid-summer, foliage exposed to direct sun takes on a bright yellow hue, creating an overall multi-colored effect. As summer progresses, the yellow tones spread and intensify until autumn arrives, when the leaves turn bright orange-red.
Catalpa x erubescens ‘Purpurea’
Purple CatalpaZone: 5 | Height: 45' | Spread: 40'Shape: RoundedFoliage: Purple in springFall Color: YellowishFlower: Large white panicles
This Catalpa leafs out in spring with beautiful deep purple leaves that unfurl to a huge size. Large panicles of yellow and purple-spotted white flowers crown the canopy in late spring as the foliage begins its transition to bronze-green summer color.
Acer tataricum ‘Patdell’
Pattern Perfect® MapleZone: 3 | Height: 25' | Spread: 20'Shape: Broadly oval to roundedFoliage: Medium greenFall Color: Orange-redFlower: White clusters in MayFruit: Red samaras
A favorite in tough climates, this faster growing selection has proven tolerance to cold winters and dry, high pH soils. It grows in an oval form, becoming more rounded, and presents a good orange-red fall color.
Betula papyrifera ‘Oenci’ PP 12,766
Renaissance Oasis® BirchZone: 3 | Height: 50' | Spread: 30'Shape: Broadly pyramidal to ovalFoliage: Dark greenFall Color: Yellow
INSECT RESISTANCE: bronze birch borer
Improved drought tolerance and pH resistance are attributes of this tree that originated from the longtime breeding program of Wisconsin nursery-man Tom Pinney, Jr. Mahogany-accented exfoliating bark reveals very attractive bright white bark at an earlier age than is typical of the species.
Pyrus ‘NCPX1’
Javelin™ PearZone: 5 | Height: 35' | Spread: 10'Shape: Fastigiate, tightly columnarFoliage: Purple to bronze greenFall Color: Purple to maroonFlower: Pink buds open to white flowers
The tightest and most columnar pear we have seen, it stays narrow as it matures. Unique foliage leafs out purple, and matures to bronze green in the heat of summer. Developed at North Carolina State University, this fireblight resistant pear is a great addition as a landscape exclamation point or for use on narrow streets.
Parrotia persica ‘JLColumnar’ P.A.F.
Persian Spire™ ParrotiaZone: 5 | Height: 25' | Spread: 10'Shape: Columnar to upright ovalFoliage: Green, fine texturedFall Color: Orange, red, yellow and burgundyFlower: Showy red stamens
Unique for both its form and fine texture, this JLPN Nursery introduction grows strongly upright with smaller leaves and finer branches than the species. Refined green foliage displays purple tinted margins before coloring brightly in the fall.
New and improved trees are backed by extensive research, development and testing. We work with tree scientists, breeders and growers to determine regional suitability. Our 60+ introductions and co-introductions are indicated in our catalogs by the Schmidt logo.
Our new tree offerings include two additions to our UtiliTrees™ line of products. Learn more about this select list of trees, recommended as the perfect fit for under the wires, at www.utilitrees.com
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On the cover, clockwise from top: Champion’s Gold™ Dogwood, Javelin™ Pear, Renaissance Oasis® Birch, Persian Spire™ Parrotia, Celestial Shadow Dogwood.
