New Trees from Frank Schmidt & Son, Boring, Oregon:
Firestarter™ Tupelo
(Nyssa sylvatica 'JFS-red')
These trees, of course, should be used far more often than they are — there is simply nothing like them in the fall. This one is rather narrow, just 18 feet wide, and a height of about 35 feet. It has intense, bright red leaves in the fall that turn from dark green earlier than most other cultivars — and it simply can't be missed from a distance.
It also has a strong central leader, with symmetrical, upsweeping branches and an upright oval form. To Zone 5.
Pink Cascade™ Cherry
(Prunus 'NCPH1')
This tree is similar to Snow Fountains — but it has bright pink flowers and dark green, fine textured leaves that turn orange in autumn. A great focal point, it grows to just 12 feet high and wide. Developed at North Carolina State University, it's said to be easy to grow. To Zone 5.
Urban Sunset™ Maple
(Acer truncatum x platanoides 'JFS-KW187)
How about the deep red color of these fall leaves? This maple has a compact. narrow pyramidal shape, 35 feet high and 20 feet wide, and it develops a uniform canopy that requires very little pruning, if any. It's said to be relatively problem free, especially as it casts off few seeds. Ideal as a street tree. To Zone 4b.
And new from JLPN Inc in Salem, Oregon:
Marley's Pink™ Japanese Snowbell
(Styrax japonica 'JLWeeping')
Another great ornamental weeper — a showcase specimen for a prominent garden area — just eight to 10 feet tall and four to five feet wide. The light pink flowers in spring have a light fragrance that said to remind one of cotton candy. (? Haven't heard that one before).
Good pest and disease resistance, to Zone 5.
Persian Spire™ Ironwood
(Parrotia persica 'JL Columnar')
Unlike most other Persian parrotias, this one has a distinct, upright form at a young age , and wow! — look at the foliage. The leaves in spring emerge with a strong purple hue that matures into green with a purple margin. In fall the leaves turn hues of yellow, orange, burgundy and red. The tree reaches a height of 25 feet and 10 feet wide. To Zone 5. A real showstopper.
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