A variegated form of the Common Horsechestnut, we only have two in the nursery. This form of Aesculus is currently being evaluated in our garden for heat tolerance, we are unsure at this time how well it will do. Handy Nursery discovered this plant recently, and it is rarely available.
The weeping form of the European Hornbeam, it will grow to 30-40 feet high in perhaps 20 years. The upright forms are used widely in England and many cultivars are becoming available in the U.S. A great green color. At maturity, the weeping branches will mimic those of a Weeping WIllow.
This terrific weeper is an early bloomer, starting in March, with lovely lilac flowers. It has long branchlets reaching to the ground, hiding the trunk once fully leafed-out. During late spring through fall, Its leaves are a medium green with serrated edges.
This is a white and green varigated form of the Corneliancherry Dogwood. Not as fast a grower as the common Dogwood, it should grow to a height of 20-25 feet in maturity. Part shade in the afternoon is the preference for this variety.
This twisted form of the European Filbert is best know for its Winter interest. The branches turn and twist both toward and away from each other. In summer, dark green oval leaves cover the contorted form. It should definitely be planted in an area where it can be appreciated year-round.
This shrub, the Redvein Enkianthus, is similar to the rhododendron. The flower in May or June, and this plant can get 15 feet high here in the Southeast. Fall color varies from yellow to orange to red.
Known as the Thornless Common Honeylocust, it has an open, spreading crown of shiny green leaves that will soon weep to the ground. The fall brings a light yellow color on this fast growing tree. Though Dirr reports it to be a poor grower prone to disease, this cultivar has done well for us in Georgia.
A very slow growing form of the Japanese Holly, it has tiny leaves which grow on irregular branches. Its slow growth makes it a great choice for bonsai. Good for stone or container gardens.
This variegated form of the American Sweetgum tree has tiny yellow and green leaves. It is known to grow about 40 feet tall, and is a medium to fast grower. It will maintain an upright form when young, branching out a wider crown as a shade tree when mature. Keep in full sun for best growth.
This fun tree has very twisted stems and branches, called viciously spiny by Dirr and is commonly known as mock orange tree. Easily transplanted and drought tolerant, it produces an inedible orange-like fruit which matures in September or October. Dark green summer foliage turns yellow in the fall. Its unique shape adds great winter interest to the garden. Ultimately it can grow to a height of 20 feet in some regions.
This cultivar of the Littleleaf Linden needs afternoon shade to survive the Georgia heat. It is a medium growing shade tree, up to 10-15 feet over a 5-10 year period, per Dirr.
The plants listed on our website represent only some of the varieties available at our nursery. As we carry hundreds of cultivars, sometimes only with two to five of a type, we found our lists too long for clients to read through. We will be adding more of what we have to offer on the site as I am able to take pictures of them all. For availability information on a particular variety, please contact us via e-mail or call us at 770-761-8882.
The growth rates and information about plant needs are what we have found to be true with the plants here in Georgia. Many of these trees are reasonably new to the East coast, especially the Southeast; the longer days and warmer seasons have shown us increased plant growth compared to the West Coast. Georgia has more hours of daylight and a warmer Spring and Summer compared to the Northwest, which we believe cause these differences.
