Cercis ‘Rising Sun’

Cercis ‘Rising Sun’

Is this eye-catching, or what? Ever since my heart was broken by Forest Pansy death syndrome, I have been leery of Cercis, but then I started being lured back by the likes of Covey (Lavender Twist) and Appalachian Red–and I never really let go of Oklahoma–but when i started growing Rising Sun, I became a believer again–altho I hear when it gets really big it can be brittle, but lordy, let it break and grow back hard and let me watch apricot turn to gold every day!

Size: 1 gallon Price: $25.00
Size: fieldgrown Price: $95.00

Davidia involucrata ‘Lady Sunshine’

Davidia involucrata 'Lady Sunshine'

Davidia involucrata ‘Lady Sunshine’

Davidia involucrata ‘Lady Sunshine’ is the showiest of all the Davidias out of the flower period because of the incredibly bright variegation; this is a good thing because the tree takes forever to actually start flowering- much like the species in general (see other posts for exceptions). The tree is smaller than species and slower growing but perfect in a shady location to bring light into a shady part of the garden. zone 6

Size: 1 gallon Price: $30.00
Size: Field grown Price: $115.00

Crispin’s Jaded Jester Ginkgo

ginkgo-cjj The best of the new variegated Ginkgos, in my opinion. It was introduced this year by Crispin Silva, plant scout extraordinaire. A broom from his plant Jagged Jade, it has proved remarkably stable. Jagged Jade a stubby interesting plant, so I would expect this variegate to be a chunky small plant.

Size: 1 gallon Price: $45.00
Size: Field grown Price: $130.00

Rose Marie (Magnolia ‘Rose Marie’)

Magnolia Rose Marie

Magnolia Rose Marie


Maybe the best known of the Ledvina hybrids, this is what he says: large flower with 9 broad tepals, a vivid rosy pink. The tree blooms at a young age and continues for up to six weeks. Sounds like a winner to me!

Size: 1 gallon Price: $30.00
Size: Field grown Price: $115.00

Peaches and Cream (Magnolia ‘Peaches and Cream’

Magnolia 'Peaches and Cream'

Magnolia ‘Peaches and Cream’

This is a Ledvina hybrid and this is what he says about it ‘A cross between Star Wars and Yellow Bird, the peachy-pink, six tepeled flowers emerge from tiny flower buds over a long period of time. A late bloomer that avoids early spring frosts.’ I’m hoping to see the flower this spring.

Size: 1 gallon Price: $30.00
Size: Field grown Price: $115.00