Our $38 trees start out small...(left to right: chinkapin oak, river birch and red oak)
...but quickly grow tall! $38 redbud - two years after planting:
$38 Trees
Order by August 30; pick trees up in September 2010
- $38 each; three trees for $99; additional trees after three also $33 each - including tax (quantity discounts available)
- Trees are two to three feet tall and potted in five gallon containers
- Trees are premium-grade stock propagated by a method known as 'air-pruning.' This process creates a more fibrous root system which enables faster initial growth and equips young trees to better withstand stress from heat, cold, drought, insects, etc.
- Hardiness shows lowest temperate trees are guaranteed for
- (n) = Wisconsin native
- Learn more about trees here
- 'Best Trees' guide for Cambridge area
Tree | Growth | Where to Plant | Hardiness | Mature Size | Attributes |
Baldcypress Taxodium distichum
| 12" annually | anywhere sunny including poor and wet soils, avoid areas with high pH | -25 | Large | exceptional foliage, reddish/brown bark, fast growth, golden fall color, grows anywhere sunny except for high pH areas. more |
Beech, American (n) Fagus grandifolia | 10-12" annually when young, then slower | sun or shade, requires even moisture and good, well-drained soil | -30 | Large | smooth silver bark, leaves, attractive and edible beechnuts, exceptional yellow fall color, one of the best trees for climbing more |
Birch, River (n) Betula nigra | 18-24" annually | sunny, evenly-moist to wet soil | -30 | Medium | exfoliating bark, fast growth more |
Birch, Yellow (n) Betula alleghaniensis | 18-24" annually | cooler areas, part sun, well- drained soils | -35 | Large | golden bark, fall color, wintergreen fragrance more |
Buckeye, Red Aesculus pavia | 6-8" annually | protect from hot afternoon sun, tolerates shade, well-drained areas, good soil | -25 | Small | red spring flowers arrive at early age, attractive leaves, one of the few trees which will flower in shade more |
Buckeye, Ohio Aesculus glabra | 8-10" annually | consistently moist and good soil, sun or shade | -35 | Medium | flowers, leaves, buckeye nuts more |
Catalpa Catalpa speciosa | 24-30" annually (even faster when young) | anywhere sunny | -30 | Large | beautiful June flowers, adaptability, large leaves and bean-type pods more |
Coffeetree, Kentucky (n) Gymnocladus dioicus | slow: 9" annually | anywhere sunny and well-drained | -30 | Large | interesting leaves that provide filtered shade, toughness, furrowed bark, seed pods on female trees more |
Dogwood, Corneliancherry Cornus mas | 10" annually | anywhere well-drained | -25 | Small, bushy | first tree to flower (yellow, in March), attractive bark, bright red edible cherries more |
Dogwood, Pagoda (n) Cornus alternifolia | 12" annually | sun or shade, evenly moist soil, protect from hot afternoon sun | -35 | Small | distinctive horizontal branching, white spring flowers more |
Hackberry, Northern (n) Celtis occidentalis | 24-30" annually | anywhere | -35 | Large | tolerance of harsh conditions more |
Hophornbeam (Ironwood) (n) Ostrya virginiana | 8-10" annually | well-drained areas, protect from hot afternoon sun | -35 | Small | refined form, handsome bark, rich yellow fall color, interesting hop-like fruits that don't create a mess more |
Hoptree (n) Ptelea trifoliata | 9-18" annually | sun or shade, tolerates poor soils, drought and wet soils | -30 | Small, bushy | white flowers, interesting leaves, toughness - grows anywhere more |
Hornbeam (Musclewood) (n) Carpinus caroliniana | 8-12" annually (v. fast when young) | sun or part shade, well-drained | -30 | Small | smooth silvery bark, leaves, wine red fall color more |
Linden (Basswood) (n) Tilia americana | 18" annually | anywhere with good soil | -35 | Large | conical form, bee-attracting fragrant June flowers more |
Magnolia, Umbrella Magnolia tripetela | 8" annually | good, well-drained and evenly moist soil, protect from wind | -25 | Medium | gigantic leaves, large white flowers, tropical appearance more |
Maple, Sugar (n) Acer saccharum | 8-12" annually | good, well-drained and evenly moist soil, needs large area, sun or shade | -35 | Large | leaves, yellow fall color more |
Oak, Black (n) Quercus velunta | 18-24" annually | anywhere sunny and well-drained | -35 | Large | shiny leaves, fall color, acorns more |
Oak, Bur (n) Quercus macrocarpa | 9" annually | anywhere sunny, needs space to grow | -35 | Large | rustic grace, ridged bark, big leaves, acorns more |
Oak, Chinkapin (n) Quercus muhlenbergi | 18-24" annually when young, then slower | any area with good drainage and some sun | -30 | Medium | interesting leaves, acorns, tolerates wind, drought and poor soils more |
Oak, Northern Pin (n) Quercus ellipsoidalis | 12" annually | requires full sun, tolerates heat and wet or dry conditions | -35 | Large | toughness, red fall color, acorns more |
Oak, Red (n) Quercus rubra | 18-24 annually | anywhere but wet | -35 | Large | fast growth, acorns, red fall color more |
Oak, Swamp White (n) Quercus bicolor | 18-24" annually | anywhere in full sun including poor, constantly wet or dry soils | -30 | Large | shiny, lustrous green leaves, rustic peeling bark, toughness, acorns more |
Oak, White (n) Quercus alba | 6-12" annually | sunny, large and open areas | -30 | Large | classic shape, leaves, acorns more |
Paw Paw Asimina Triloba | 10" annually | anywhere with good soil, protect from wind | -25 | Small | edible and nutritious fruits (requires two trees), tropical-looking leaves, brown/red spring flowers more |
Persimmon Diospyros virginiana | 9" annually | exposed areas, poor soils, needs good drainage | -25 | Large | attractive shiny leaves and scaly bark, edible fruit more |
Pine, Eastern White (n) Pinus strobus | 18-24" annually | sandy, moist and well-drained areas, needs lots of room, won't grow in shady areas | -35 | Large | classic pine shape, evergreen needles, bark, cones more |
Redbud, Eastern Cercis canadensis | 9-12" annually (faster when young) | sun or part sun, well-drained | -25 | Small | exceptional spring flowers, heart-shaped leaves, bark more |
Sassafras Sassafras albidum | 18-24" annually | full sun, wet or dry soils, tolerates exposed areas | -25 | Medium | bright red fall color, interesting leaf shapes, root beer fragrance more |
Serviceberry (n) Amalanchier laevis | 18" annually | part sun or shade, protect from hot afternoon sun | -30 | Small | white spring flowers, smooth gray bark more |
Sycamore, American (n) Platanus occidentalis | 18-36" annually (up to 48" annually when young) | anywhere sunny including poor, constantly wet soils | -30 | Very Large | fast growth and magnificent size, peeling bark, grows anywhere, seed balls persist through winter months more |
Tupelo, Black (n) Nyssa sylvatica | 9-12" annually | evenly moist to wet, sun or part shade | -30 | Medium | vibrant red fall color, glossy leaves, pyramidal form, horizontal branching more |
Walnut, Black (n) Juglans nigra | 18-24" annually (24-36" annually when young) | full sun, evenly moist, poor soils | -25 | Large | fast initial growth, edible but very messy nuts more |
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Gallery of $38 Trees:
Hornbeam (Musclewood): Pictured when planted in June. It grew over three feet the following summer. It's tolerant of full sun or deep shade, has terrific wine-red fall color and smooth silver bark when mature.
Red Buckeye - This tree was only three years old when pictured but was already producing red flowers. It's one of the few trees that consistently flowers in deep shade. Growth is on the slow side and it reaches only 20 feet tall making it an ideal tree for small spaces or patios. Fall color is not impressive but during the summer the leaves look quite nice.
Miscellaneous $38 Trees: - Left to right: chinkapin oak, river birch and red oak.
Hornbeam (Musclewood) Fall Color: Grows in sun or shade to about 15 feet. Smooth gray bark and fast growth when young, well over two feet annually with a good mulch ring and supplemental waterings.
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