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Retail listings 2012 by USDA zone, as of April 5 - please check for current availability Poncirus trifoliata 'Flying Dragon' Ancient Asian selection of the bitter orange with lovely twisted stems and wicked thorns. Extremely hardy (to -20F), deciduous citrus, best in winter when the green stems and huge thorns are exposed and large orange fruits hang on. In spring, white flowers with a sweet fragrance. Plant in containers for the most drama; in the ground for easiest care. To 10 ft in time... a long time. Extremely frost hardy, to USDA zone 5. 4D @ $14 Rutaceae Potentilla nepalensis 'Melton Fire' nepal cinquefoil Charming, small perennial, to only 18-24" tall and wide, with strawberry like leaves and, beginning in early summer, lots of mauve flowers with rose centers. Can be sheared after blooming to refresh the foliage and encourage new blooms. Best in sun to part shade with regular summer water. Not fussy about soil. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5. 4in @ $4, 1g @ $9 Rosaceae Prunus domestica 'Green Gage' Sweet, medium-sized plum with greenish yellow skin and amber flesh. A self-fertile fruit tree for full sun with regular water. Grows 12-15ft tall and is hardy in USDA zones 5 on up. 7g @ $57 Rosaceae Pyrus pyrifolia 'Shinseiki' shinseiki asian pear Self-fruiting asian pear. A handsome, deciduous, medium tree, possibly to 30’ over time. Flowers in late winter to early spring are follwoed by pale yellow, smooth fruit with white flesh that is sweet, firm, crisp, and juicy. This early-ripening variety should be read to eat in late August to mid-September. Very good quality fruit with an excellent storage life of 7 to 8 months. Full sun and regular water. Hardy in USDA zone 5. 7g @ $57 Rosaceae Quercus chrysolepis SBH 7192 And extremely handsome, evergreen oak, native from southern Oregon south into Mexico and Baja California, this form from acorns collected at the confluence of the Trinity and New Rivers in Northern California. A tall, vase-shaped tree, to 30 ft or so in your lifetime; taller over its very long lifespan. Extremely drought tolerant making it an excellent street tree. Somewhat shrubby in its youth but worth the extra care to encourage leader growth. Plant in bright light in deep soil and enjoy! Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5. 1g @ $15 Fagaceae Quercus phellos willow oak Handsome and long-lived southern oak, deciduous with narrow, willow-like foliage, small leaves for easy raking. Grows somewhat fast, reaching 60-80 ft tall x 30-40 ft wide with a dense rounded crown. Produces small acorns that provide food for birds. A fine street tree tolerating heat, humidity, air pollution, and even standing water and compacted soils. Drought tolerant for brief periods but grows best in moist, well-drained soil. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5. 4D @ $12, 2g @ $32 Fagaceae Cistus Nursery ◆ 22711 NW Gillihan Rd ◆ Portland, OR 97231 ◆ (503) 621-2233 ◆ info@cistus.com 32
Retail listings 2012 by USDA zone, as of April 5 - please check for current availability Quercus vaccinifolia huckleberry oak Walking through a ‘"forest" of this oak can be hard on your ankles or knees since these only reach 2-3 ft at maturity, making this dwarf alpine oak perfect for the rock wall or rock garden. Evergreen with lustrous, green leaves and a dense, tight habit. A very dependable small shrub in full sun to part shade with at least occasional summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7 and possibly into upper zone 5. SP @ Fagaceae Ranunculus ficaria 'Double Mudd' double mudd lesser celandine A ranunculus that doesn't spread or set seed! Blooming in late winter to spring after the arrow-shaped leaves -green marked with white -- develop, the double flowers appear in creamy yellow with a gray backing. Very sweet. Best in part shade to dappled shade, even dry shade as they are summer dormant. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5. 4in @ $5 Ranunculaceae Ribes x gordonianum currant This astounding hybrid between R. sanguineum and R. odoratum came to us from Hillier’s Arboretum. Deciduous shrub to 6 ft with late winter and spring flowers emerging red and opening to reveal yellow on the inside -- a wonderful color contrast appearing orange from a distance. Sun to part shade and occasional summer water. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5, or less. 4D @ $12 Grossulariaceae Salix repens var. argentea argentea creepting willow A fine, silver-leaved form of the shrub willow, upright then arching and spreading to an eventual 3 x 6 ft. Good as a groundcover with deciduous, gray-green leaves, lighter beneath, on reddish branchlets, and in spring, gray, male catkins. Prefers moisture retentive soils with good drainage in sun or part shade. A good groundcover, perfect for trailing over walls or a rock garden. Tolerates coastal conditions. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5. 6in @ $12 Salicaceae Santolina chamaecyparissus silver cotton lavender For the dry garden, silver-gray foliage, very aromatic, topped in summer with bright yellow, button flowers. To 18" tall x 36" wide, this is a small, mounding shrub that likes lean, well-drained soil and dislikes clay. Very summer drought tolerant and frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5. Said to be deer resistant. Shear after blooming to maintain the best appearance. 1g @ $11 Asteraceae Saxifraga umbrosa 'Variegata' Rosettes of spoon-shaped leathery leaves splashed with yellow, to only 4-6" tall x 1 ft wide, and airy, pale pink flowers on 1 ft stems make this evergreen perennial a bright spot in the shady garden. Morning sun, dappled shade, or even full shade works in rich soil with regular summer water for best appearance. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5. 4in @ $4 Saxifragaceae Cistus Nursery ◆ 22711 NW Gillihan Rd ◆ Portland, OR 97231 ◆ (503) 621-2233 ◆ info@cistus.com 33
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