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Trees for the
2014 Plant Sale
Tatarian Maple, var. Hot
Wings
Acer tatarian ‘Gar Ann’
The perfect maple when you don’t
have room for a 50-100’ tree. The
habit is graceful, upright and
spreading. The little yellow
flowers are followed by bright red
samaras, hence the name ‘Hot
Wings.’ The dark green foliage
turns yellow to red giving the fall
color expected from a maple.
Tolerant of alkalinity and dry
conditions. A Colorado Plant
Select introduction. Oval, irregular
shape. Dark green foliage. Yellow
to red fall color. Zones 3-6
Mature Size: 20-25’ H x 18-20’
Showy Mountain Ash
Sorbus decora
This smaller ornamental tree is
grown for its white flowers,
handsome foliage, and showy
red fruit. The hardiest of the
species in this country, it is slow
growing and resistant to disease.
Own root. Rounded shape.
Dark green foliage. Red fall
color.
Zones 2-6
Mature Size: 20-25’H x 20’
Reliance Peach
Prunus 'Reliance'
The hardiest yellow-fleshed
freestone peach available.
Medium sized, roundish,
yellow-fleshed peach that ripens
with 'Redhaven'. Has a rather
dull blush over green-yellow
color. Flesh is bright yellow,
rather soft and juicy. Flavor is
fair. Good for fresh market in
cold regions.
Zones 5-8
Mature Size: 18-20’H x 12-15’W
Meadowlark Forsythia
Forsythia 'Meadowlark‘
This hybrid forsythia was
developed for the Northern Plains.
A shrub with superior flower-bud
hardiness and showy, bright
yellow spring flowers, its flower
buds are hardy to - 35°F. It will
perform best in full sun.
Zones 3-8
Mature Size: 8-10’H x 6-10’W
Japanese Tree Lilac
Syringa reticulata
This handsome small specimen
tree or large shrub bears creamy
white flowers in large panicles in
June and July. Clumps will have
three or more stems.
Zones 3-7
Mature Size: 25’H x 25’W
Patton Pear
Pyrus communis 'Patten'
Fruit is of good size and quality. Very tender
and juicy. Requires pollinator.
Bloom: Early May Ripen: Mid-Sept. Zones 48
Mature Size: 12-15’H x 8-12’W
Luscious Pear
Pyrus communis‘Luscious'
Juicy, sweet, medium to small bright yellow
fruit. Blooms early May. Tree globe shaped.
Glossy green foliage, red fall color. Excellent
dessert pear for northern Great Plains. Fire blight
resistant. Requires pollinator.
Bloom: Early May Ripen: Mid-Sept.
Zones 4-8
Mature Size: 12-15’H x 8-12’W
Zestar! Apple
Malus ‘Zestar!’
An early apple that has a sweettart taste with a hint of brown
sugar and is juicy with a light,
crisp texture. Longer storage life
than most early apples. Good for
fresh eating and cooking. Requires
pollinator.
Bloom: Early Season
Ripen: Late August
Zones 3-7
Mature Size: 10-15’H x 10-12’W
North Star Cherry
Prunus 'North Star'
Very productive dwarf variety of
red sour pie cherry with a small
stone.
Bloom: Early May
Ripen: Late June
Zones 4-8
Mature Size: 8-10’H x 6-8’W