2012 Retail Catalog - Gertens

Shade & Ornamental Trees
Betula | Birch continued
Betula papyrifera ‘Oenci’ | Renaissance Oasis® Paper Birch (PP12766)
Zone 3-7 H 40-50 x W 25-30’
A birch hybrid from Evergreen Nurseries that has a pyramidal habit, highly resistant to bronze borer, and drought tolerant. Young bark is reddish bronze
turn to an exfoliating white with age. Dark green leaves turn bright yellow in fall.
T1085 8’ BB $299*
T1086 10’ BB $329*
Betula pendula ‘Trost’s Dwarf’ | Trost’s Dwarf Weeping Cutleaf Birch
Zone 4-7 H variable
Dwarf selection of European white birch with finely cut leaves. Weeping, irregular habit and leaf texture make this a unique specimen plant.
T1125 #15 cont. $179.99*
Betula platyphylla ‘Fargo’ | Dakota Pinnacle® Birch (PP10963)
Zone 3-7 H 30-40’ x W 10-12’
Tree selected for its narrow, columnar habit. The bark matures to a yellow white. Tolerant of heat, drought, and alkaline soils.
T1132 #10 TF. $89.99*
Betula platyphylla ‘Whitespire’ | Whitespire Birch
Zone 4-7 H 30-40’ x W 20-25’
Relaxed pyramidal form. Resistant to bronze birch borer, very white bark. Nice choice for the home landscape. Tolerates high pH.
T1187.5 #15 cont. TF $99.99*
T1190 #15 clump $99.99*
T1203 2.5” BB $199.99*
T1210 8’ clump $249*
T1220 10’ clump $269*
T1222 12’ clump $319*
Betula x ‘Royal Frost’ | Royal Frost® Birch
Zone 4-7 H 35-40’ x W 15-20’
Striking selection of birch with burgundy-red foliage contrasted with white bark. Much faster growing than ‘Crimson Frost’.
T1160 #15 cont. TF $99.99*
T1170 #15 clump $109.99*
T1177 #25 clump $199.99*
T1178 2” BB $269*
T1180 8’ clump $269*
T1185 10’ clump $299*
Caragana | Pea Shrub
Caragana arborescens ‘Pendula’ | Weeping Pea Shrub
Zone 2-7 H 6-8’ x W 6-8’
Creates a cascading effect emphasized by the yellow pea-like flowers in spring. Excellent accent plant for the home landscape.
T1239 #7 cont $119.99*
Caragana arborescens ‘Walkeri’ | Walker Weeping Pea Shrub
Zone 2-7 H 6-8’ x W 6-8’
Finely cut foliage gives it a fern-like appearance. Strongly weeping with bright yellow flowers in spring. Outstanding accent plant for limited area.
T1249 #7 cont $99.99*
Carpinus | Beech
Carpinus caroliniana | Blue Beech, American Hornbeam
Zone 3-9 H 20-30’ x W 20’
A small, slow growing native tree with handsome smooth blue-gray bark and orange-red fall color. The trunk develops an unusual twisted look to it. This
plant thrives in heavy, wet, clay soil.
T1265 #7 cont. $89.99*
T1270 1.75” BB $269*
T1280 2” BB $299*
Catalpa
Catalpa speciosa | Northern Catalpa
Zone 4/5-7 H 50-60’ x W 35-40’
A fast growing, upright tree with ascending branches and large, heart-shaped leaves. This large shade tree produces fragrant flowers in June.
T1310 #20 cont. $149.99*
* Prices, sizes and availability are subject to change.
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