Perfect Parrotia persica

Its branches are reaching upward and outward as if yawning to great the day.  Approx 18/20'H x 12/14'W with a 5" caliper, this is one of the nicest Persian Ironwood we've ever had.  It's from a nursery owner's private collection. 

Parrotia persica  Specimen

Parrotia per.  Specimen, alt view

Assorted specimen Bamboo

We've been collecting some amazing bamboo from two different groves and they've already started rooting out.  We have some 25/30' Phyllostachys vivax (Giant Timber Bamboo).  Some of the culms are over 4" !

Phyllostachys vivax  Specimens

We also have some Phyllostachys nigra (Black Bamboo).  These are a bit younger and don't get as large as the Giant Timber, but have black canes that add an instant accent to any landscape.  These are about 15-20' right now.

Phyllostachys nigra

Phyllostachys nigra

Massive Camperdown Elms ! ! !

Found 2 of these beauties and spent hours thinning them out doing some corrective pruning- the result were pretty stunning.  1 season to fill out and these will be full all the way around. 

Ulmus glabra 'Camperdownii'  Specimen #1

Ulmus g. 'Camperdownii'  Spec #1, alt view

Ulmus g. 'Camperdownii'  Spec #1, alt view

Ulmus glabra 'Camperdownii'  Spec #2

multi-trunk Crape Myrtles

We rescued these Lagerstroemia from a garden and have nursed them back to impressive Jr Specimens.  They're approx 8'H x 10'W with trunks over 2" caliper. They would be very happy in a slightly warmer climate then ours.  5 available.

Lagerstoemia  Jr Specimen

Lagerstroemia  Jr Specimen

Lagerstroemia  Jr Specimen

trunk detail of Lagerstroemia

Tsuga canadensis 'Pendula'

Found some very cool upright weeping Hemlocks.  Only about 10 available.  Approx 9-10' tall!

Tsuga can. 'Pendula'

Humongous Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'

We planted these along the perimeter of our nursery years ago after moving them twice so they have extremely vigorous root systems.  They have grown to be larger than what we need here so want to find them a permanent home. They are approx. 30/32'H x 14/16'W.  Would make a perfect instant hedge or a stand-alone specimen.

Carpinus bet. 'Fastigiata', specimen

Carpinus bet. 'Fastigiata', specimen

Carpinus bet. 'Fastigiata', specimen

Bananas by the bunch

We have a 12 banana plants that we've been growing on for a few years in #45 and #95 containers.  They've been cut back every year to develop their root systems and force multiple shoots and are now ready for sale.  

Bananas in greenhouse

We have (6) in 45gal containers that are approx 2/3' tall.  We also have (6) larger ones in 95gal containers that are 3/4'H.

Banana leaf, close up

Prunus lusitanica

Usually we save this space for mind-blowing unique specimens, but every so often we come across some more frequently used plants of superior quality and like to share the opportunity.  This are a beautiful crop of 5/6' Prunus lusitanica.

Prunus lusitanica  5/6',  rows

We have about 100 available, but they will go very fast.  These are perfect as a single accent or an instant evergreen hedge.

Pr. lusitanica  5/6' heavy

Sycoparrotia semidecidua

A hybrid between Parrotia persica and Sycopsis sinensis, this medium-size multi stem tree exhibits traits from both.  The leaf shape is similar to the Parrotia while the flowers resemble those of a Witch Hazel.

Sycoparrotia semi. flower detail

This tree typically measure about 10'H x 15'W- this specimen is over 25'H and 20'W.  It's hardy in zones 5-9 and will hold some of its leaves through mild winters.

Sycoparrotia semidecidua specimen

A Few Good Camellias

Two more worthy specimens for Camellia connoisseurs.  The first is a limbed up masterpiece.  It's approx 14/16'H x 16/20'W with RED flowers.  It speaks for itself.

Camellia jap.  Unknown red specimen

Next is a perfectly manicured specimen with a profusion of light pink flowers and a picturesque multi-trunk.  It measures approx. 18/20'H x 14/16'W.

Camellia jap.  Unknown pink specimen

Camellia jap.  Unknown pink specimen, alt view

A wise old owl sat on an Oak...

3 Scarlet Oaks are starting to develop some unique character and will create an instant sense of scale in a woodland landscape.  The range from 5-6.5" caliper and are approx 25'H x 10/14'W.

Quercus coccinea  unique specimens

Quercus coccinea  unique specimens

Quercus coccinea-  our most "unique" specimen

Acer p. 'Beni ubi gohon' specimen

We've yet to see one this big...  Acer palmatum 'Beni ubi gohon' is the smallest of all the strapleaf maples and rarely grows above 6/7'H.  This one measures approx. 12/13'H x 9/10'H with a 4.5" caliper.

Acer palmatum 'Beni ubi gohon'  specimen

Acer p. 'Beni ubi gohon' leaf detail, summer

Acer p. 'Beni ubi gohon'  specimen, winter

Acer p. 'Beni ubi gohon'  specimen, spring leaf color

Yellow Magnolia- mature specimen

We'll be digging this very sought after Magnolia out of a private collection within the next week or so.  It is an 'Elizabeth' which is a light yellow and very hard to find with any size.  This one measures approx 24/26'H x 14/16'W with a 4-5"caliper.

Magnolia 'Elizabeth' specimen, summer

Magnolia 'Elizabeth' specimen, winter

Magnolia 'Elizabeth' flower

Mimosas anyone...?

A lot of growers have upright Mimosa trees available- we thought we'd play around with a few and train them to grow horizontally.  These will be perfect for an accent reaching over a hardscape or (if you don't mind cleaning up the flowers) cascading over a pool or water feature.

Albizzia julibrissin- being horizontally trained

These Mimosa are all Albizia j. 'E.H. Wilson', known for being the most cold hardy variety available- down to Zone 6 (-10 degrees).

Albizia julibrissin- training

Specimen Acer palmatum- multis (only 2 Avail)

Green leaf maples are increasingly popular again this year, especially straight Acer palmatum.  These beauties are approx. 10/12'H x 12/14'W and have been very well taken care of.  They will add instant impact and create an established look to any landscape, especially when the fall color hits...

Acer palmatum, multi   Specimen

Acer palmatum, multi Specimen A

Acer palmatum, multi  Specimen B