Other Trees and Shrubs

$15 = 1'-2' in 1 Gal Pot

Small tree with lush foliage and purplish blooms.
A more rapid grower and slightly more upright than Magnolia x ann. 

Mature Height = 10'-15'

Mature Width = 5'-10'

$15 = 2'-3' in 2 Gal Pot

The Ann Magnolia (Magnolia x "Ann") is a deciduous shrub or small tree that is part of the Magnolia genus, known for its stunning, dark purple-red flowers that bloom in early spring. A hybrid of the Magnolia stellata (Star Magnolia) and Magnolia liliiflora (Lily Magnolia), the Ann Magnolia typically grows to about 8 to 10 feet tall and wide, with a compact, rounded shape. 

Mature Height = 8'-10'

Mature Width = 8-10'

$15 = 2'-3' in 2 Gal Pot

The Merrill Magnolia (Magnolia x loebneri 'Merrill') is a hybrid magnolia that’s known for its elegant, star-shaped flowers and early spring bloom. It's a cross between Magnolia kobus and Magnolia stellata. This tree is prized for its stunning white to pale pink flowers that appear before the leaves, creating a striking display of beauty. 

Mature Height = 20'-25'

Mature Width = 20'-25'

$15 = 3'-4' in 2 Gal Pot

The black walnut is a Chicago-area native tree that provides excellent shade for large properties. It needs to be sited with care, since the tree produces a chemical that is toxic to some other plants. The fruit is a rounded, yellow-green husk, containing a nut that is a food source for squirrels. 

Mature Height = 50'-75'

Mature Width = 40'-75'

$15 = 3'-4' in 2 Gal Pot

This small native tree's dark green leaves turn yellow, orange and reddish-purple in the fall. Showy white spring flowers are followed by large clusters of flame-red, berry-like fruit loved by birds. Likes acidic soil with good drainage, full sun to light shade. Grows to 20'–30'.

This is NOT a true ash (it’s a member of the rose family), so it’s immune to the Emerald Ash Borer.

Mature Height = 20'-30'

Mature Width = 10'-25'

$15 = 3'-4' in 2 Gal Pot

American basswood is native to the Chicago area and is often used as a specimen or dense shade tree. Its heart-shaped leaves and fragrant flowers in June make it especially attractive for people, while songbirds and blue jays are attracted to its seeds and use the tree for shelter. 

Mature Height = 50'-80'

Mature Width = 30'-50'

$15 = 2'-3' in 2 Gal Pot

The Littleleaf Linden is a medium-sized broadleaf deciduous tree. Many consider it to be the best of all the Lindens.  The tree has a medium growth rate. It does not tolerate wet conditions, severe drought, pollution, or salt spray. It can tolerate heavy pruning and is alkaline soil tolerant.  Flowers bloom from June to early July, and their rich nectar attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.  

Mature Height = 40'-60'

Mature Width = 20'-40'

$18= 4'-6' in 3 Gal Pot

Hybrid poplars are the thoroughbreds of the tree world. Their claim to fame is speed, with vertical growth of 5'–8' per year not being uncommon. This cotton-less hybrid can be harvested for firewood in five to seven years, making it a sustainable source. It also works well for visual screens and hillside or sand dune stabilization. While nice for quick shade, the hybrid poplar should only be planted in landscape where occasional limb breakage is not a problem. 

Mature Height = 40'-50'

Mature Width = 10'-20'

$18 = 3'-4' in 3 Gal Pot

As the American chestnut struggles with disease, the blight-resistant Chinese chestnut is quickly gaining popularity. The sweet-tasting nuts are often roasted for holiday eating and have been made famous in turkey stuffing recipes across the country.

But this is more than a nut tree. The shade of its spreading canopy is dense, providing relief in the hot, dry climates the Chinese chestnut does well in.

Mature Height = 40'-60'

Mature Width = 40'-60'

$15 = 2'-3' in 3 Gal Pot

Not really a Poplar.  The Tuliptree is one of the largest native trees in North America.   It is a member of the Magnolia family.    A very fast grower.  Beautiful golden-yellow in fall. It produces unique flowers in spring time.

Mature Height = 60'-70'

Mature Width = 30'-40'

$15 = 2'-3' in 3 Gal Pot

Catalpa is a Midwest native tree that grows 40 to 60 feet tall, with a narrow, open, irregularly rounded crown and spreading branches. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and large clusters of fragrant, white flowers. The long, interesting seed pods persist through the winter. Northern catalpa is very adaptable to adverse conditions, but has weak wood and branch structure. 

Mature Height = 40'-70'

Mature Width = 40'-50'

$15 = 3'-4' in 2 Gal Pot

If you enjoy fall walks thru Parnell Tower area, you will know what groves of these trees look like. Known for climate and soil adaptability, with gains of up to 5 feet per year, the Quaking Aspen Tree makes a statement. Especially since it boasts gorgeous fall color you'll love. And the Quaking Aspen is well-known for thriving in cold climates and poor soil.  

Mature Height = 40'-50'

Mature Width = 20'-30'

$15 = 3'-4' in 2 Gal Pot

Rosy pink flowers appear in April. Reddish-purple leaves change to dark green, then to yellow. Forms a spreading, graceful crown. Full sun or light shade. Partial shade preferred in windy, dry areas.  

Mature Height = 20'-30'

Mature Width = 25'-35'

$15 = 2'-3' in 2 Gal Pot

The American Filbert is a multi-stemmed shrub with a rounded top and an open, often wide-spreading base. Because of its size, it is adapts well to naturalizing and other nonformal areas. It bears annual, abundant crops of small, sweet tasting nuts. It will bear in 2-3 years after planting. The nuts are easy to crack and drop free of the husk when mature. (Plant multiple trees with the same flowering time to ensure pollination)   

Mature Height = 15'-20'

Mature Width = 10'-12'

$15 = 3'-4' in 3 Gal Pot

As one of my personal favorite trees, it saddens me to only have this 1 variety of Tamarack at the nursery and put it at the end of the list. American Larch is a Wisconsin native deciduous conifer. Unlike most evergreens and conifers, the Tamarack tree loses its needles each winter season. The soft, bright blue-green foliage turns a rich golden-yellow in fall. A great choice for wet sites!   

Mature Height = 60'-80'

Mature Width = 15'-30'

$15 = 2'-3' in 3 Gal Pot

This stately conifer, native to the Midwest, is often found in groupings in parks and larger spaces, along streets, and around lakes. Unlike most cone-bearing trees, bald-cypress loses its needles each winter and grows a new set in spring. The russet-red fall color of its lacy needles is one of its outstanding characteristics. Hardy and tough, this tree will adapt to a wide range of soil types, whether wet, dry, or swampy. 

Mature Height = 50'-80'

Mature Width = 30'-40'

$15 = 3'-4' in 3 Gal Pot 

The Red Osier dogwood is loved by gardeners, landscapers, and homeowners for its hardiness and versatility. It can grow in a myriad of conditions, including wet soil. Its thicket-forming habit makes it a great hedge option. And the fibrous root system provides effective erosion control on banks and slopes.  The biggest selling point, though, is the shrub’s deep red stems. This vibrant hue remains through winter, creating a pop of color in the snowy, gray months. 

Mature Height = 7'-10'

Mature Width = 5'-10'

Hedge Spacing = 2' in rows

Chicagoland Green Boxwood (Buxus x 'Glencoe' | Zones 4-9 | Soil: Widely Adaptable)

Winter Gem Boxwood (Buxus microphylla 'Winter Gem'  | Zones 5-8 | Soil: Widely Adaptable)

Green Gem Boxwood (Buxus x 'Green Gem'  | Zones 4-9 | Soil: Widely Adaptable)

Green Mountain Boxwood (Buxus x 'Green Mountain'  | Zones 4-8 | Soil: Widely Adaptable)

Green Velvet Boxwood (Buxus x 'Green Velvet'  | Zones 4-9 | Soil: Widely Adaptable)

$8 = 9”-18” in 1 Gal Pot

10 for $50.

These are being discontinued and will be offered until stock is run out.