Archive for the ‘Trees’ Category

The first time I saw this tree, I must say I was highly intrigued. This tough and very hardy mid-sized tree is just loaded with “extras”. Unique little blooms that cover the tree after it fills it’s barren dormant  branches with small elongated green leaves leaves. Easy to transplant and equaly easy to grow, this sometimes hard to find tree is worth the search. Great for small areas of interest or possibly even a larger container I don’t think you will be disapointed with it’s ever changing nature. Late season brings on the greatest excitement as the seed pods continue to develope. Their vibrant reddish orange pod will soon explode, revealing an inner core of intense lemon orange. My oh my…….. As shown in the picture they will be a standout and I am sure just about everyone who sees them will ask the typical ???????? WHAT IS THAT TREE!!! But wait…………… the show is not over……… the leaves will soon turn  a screaming bright red and orange so make sure you have your sunglasses close by. the pods will slowly loose their color but will retain the shell throughout the winter adding yet additional landscape excitement.

What else could I say. We do try to keep this hidden secret in inventory at Redmond Greenhouse. Prices usualy range from $50 to over $100.

I can think of no better time to plant trees than in the Early Spring season. Garden centers should still have a great stock of trees left from the previous season and in my opinion there is no better tree. Wintered over and aclamated to the local climate these are the best of the best. The only exception would be if the variety you desired was out of stock….. DON”T COMPROMISE !!! New selections will be arriving as March wanders down the garden trail. Your first selections should include Fruit and flowering trees as these are the first to rattle their leaf and flower buds. Manure free compost and blended organic fertilizer should be all you need to prepare your planting site. Water in and wait for the ground to shake…………….. What a wonderful investment in your life and in your yard. Celebrate….