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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 3-6Mature Size: 20-25’ H x 18-20’
Showy Mountain AshSorbus 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 PeachPrunus '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 ForsythiaForsythia '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 LilacSyringa 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 PearPyrus communis 'Patten'
Fruit is of good size and quality. Very tender and juicy. Requires pollinator.
Bloom: Early May Ripen: Mid-Sept. Zones 4-8
Mature Size: 12-15’H x 8-12’W
Luscious PearPyrus 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 4-8Mature Size: 12-15’H x 8-12’W
Zestar! AppleMalus ‘Zestar!’
An early apple that has a sweet-tart 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 3-7Mature Size: 10-15’H x 10-12’W
North Star CherryPrunus 'North Star'
Very productive dwarf variety of red sour pie cherry with a small
stone. Bloom: Early May Ripen: Late June
Zones 4-8Mature Size: 8-10’H x 6-8’W