Rideau Woodland Ramble - 2024

 

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SHADE AND FLOWERING TREES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acer 'Crimson Sunset'
Crimson Sunset Maple is a hybrid cross between A. truncatum x A. platanoides with showy crimson-purple leaves and increased heat tolerance thriving where other purple-leaved plants suffer. The purple colour holds throughout the summer and matures to maroon in the fall.

Upright Broad

9m

6m

4

$235.00 10 Gallon (WO23)

New

Acer ginnala 'Ruby Slippers'
Unusual for this species, this cultivar has a single, straight trunk. Abundant red fruits in June resemble little red slippers and are long lasting. Red, orange and gold fall foliage. Hardy and adaptable. Moderate growing.

Rounded

6m

6m

3

$220.00 10 Gallon (WO23)

 

Acer ginnala Tree form
A choice small tree, among the hardiest of all maples; incredible fall colours ranging from orange to scarlet and burgundy red, neat habit and colorful seeds in late summer, one of the best accent trees for small home landscapes

Rounded

4.5m

4.5m

2

$210.00 12 Gallon (W23)

New

Acer Hunter
furry

flat

 

 

 

$350.00

 

Acer miyabei
Miyabe Maple has a uniform, broad-pyramidal shape with excellent branching characteristics. Thick, clean dark green foliage holds its colour late in the season then rapidly turns a pleasing soft yellow in autumn.

Broad Upright

15m

12m

4

$245.00 10 Gallon (WO23)

New

Acer pensylvanicum
Acer pensylvanicum commonly known as snakebark maple is a shrubby understory maple that is native to moist, rocky forests from Wisconsin to Quebec and south in the Appalachians to Georgia. It typically grows as a large shrub or small tree to 6m tall with a rounded but uneven crown that is sometimes flat-topped. This is the only species of snakebark maple that is native to North America. Key ornamental features are its interesting bark and fall colour.

Mounded

6m

6m

4

$48.00 3 Gallon (W23)

New

Acer platanoides 'Royal Red'
Densely branched with glossy maroon foliage all season. Red-bronze fall colour. Faster growing than Crimson King.

Broad/ Oval

12m

10m

4

$179.99 7 Gallon (WB23)

 

Acer pseudoplatanus 'Eskimo Sunset'
One of the showiest of maples, this striking deciduous tree is sure to catch attention. New spring leaves emerge orange-pink, maturing to shades of deep green, splashed with cream, tan and pink, with rich purple undersides. Excellent fall foliage. Foliage colour varies with sun exposure. A stunning landscape specimen tree.

 

3.6m

3m

5

$142.00 3 Gallon (WO23)

New

Acer pseudosieboldianum
Upright deciduous tree or large shrub. Green leaves turning shades of yellow, orange and red in fall.

Broad Upright/Multistem

5m

5m

4

$268.00 10 Gallon (WO23)

New

Acer rubrum
Small to medium-sized broad-leaved hardwood. Crown is small, dense and narrow with spreading or ascending branches. Flowers appear in bright red clusters. Summer foliage is green in the summer, turning red in autumn.

Upright Broad

15m

12m

3

$49.99 3 Gallon (W23)

$179.99 7 Gallon (WB23)

$230.00 10 Gallon (WO23)

New

Acer rubrum 'Armstrong Gold'
Selected from an evaluation of hundreds of seedlings of 'Armstrong', this cultivar improves greatly on the parent, with brighter foliage colour, greater foliage density and compact, less leggy growth habit. Improved columnar form recommends it for narrow street planting sites.

Upright Narrow

12m

3.6m

4

$198.00 7 Gallon (WO23)

New

Acer rubrum 'Autumn Blaze'
An improved hybrid with brilliant, long lasting, orange-red fall colour, an upright, uniform branching habit and a rapid growth rate. Will tolerate wet soils with good drainage.

Upright Oval

15m

12m

4

$59.99 3 Gallon (W23)

$159.99 7 Gallon (WB23)

$255.00 15 Gallon (WB23)

 

Acer rubrum 'Autumn Fantasy'
Autumn Fantasy Maple is a Freeman Maple cultivar with rapid growth, good branch angles, consistent red fall colour, and a wide site tolerance.

Broad Upright

12m

12m

4

$55.00 3 Gallon (W23)

New

Acer rubrum 'Brandywine'
Acer rubrum 'Brandywine' has intense red and purple colours. Upright and oval in shape, it makes an ideal tree for restricted spaces. The superb autumnal display of red and purple begins early and is long lasting.

 

18m

12m

4

$26.00 1 Gallon (WO23)

New

Acer rubrum 'Fireball'
A choice fall-colouring tree with a narrower, more pyramidal form; showy red flowers line the bare branches in spring and new growth is tinted red; intolerant of alkaline soils

Pyramidal

12m

9m

3

$220.00 10 Gallon (WO23)

New

Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset'
Considered one of the best for early fall colour! The glossy green leaves provide a very dynamic show, as they turn a brilliant orange-scarlet when temperatures begin to cool. This large deciduous tree has a pyramidal form when young that becomes rounded with age. A wonderful choice for use as a high profile shade tree in larger landscapes.

Broad Upright

12m

9m

3

$179.99 7 Gallon (WB23)

New

Acer rubrum 'Redpointe'
Brilliant red fall colour plus upright, broadly pyramidal form make this Schmidt introduction a standout. The refined form and foliage of the best Acer rubrum cultivars combine with the faster growth rate normally found in Acer x freemanii. A straight and dominant central leader results in strong branch angles that make it easier to grow.

Broad Upright

13m

9m

4

$145.00 10 Gallon (WO23)

New

Acer saccharum
The Sugar Maple is a landscape standout. Medium to dark-green leaves turn yellow, burnt orange or red in fall. Tolerates shade, likes a well-drained, moderately moist, fertile soil.

Upright Broad

22m

15m

3

$55.00 3 Gallon (W23)

$179.99 7 Gallon (WB23)

 

Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain'
Green Mountain Sugar Maple has green foliage throughout the season. The lobed leaves turn outstanding shades of gold, orange and scarlet in the fall.

Upright Broad

18m

15m

3

$165.00 7 Gallon (R23)

 

Acer saccharum 'Legacy'
This Sugar Maple displays brilliant red and orange fall colours. The Legacy is fast growing for a Sugar maple. The Legacy Sugar Maple is used for wide tree lawns, screens, shade, and as specimen tree. It is also good street tree. The leathery leaves and durable foliage resists heat and drought. Sugar Maple is among the most shade tolerant of large deciduous trees.

Pyramidal

18m

12m

4

$194.00 8 Gallon (WO23)

New

Amelanchier 'Rainbow Pillar'
Dense, upright and symmetrical growth habit. RAINBOW PILLAR has white 5-petaled flowers and purplish black fruits typical of the species.

Narrow Upright

4.5m

2.4m

4

$75.00 3 Gallon (WO23)

New

Betula 'Cinnamon Curls'
A distinctive dwarf selection of Korean birch, which grows in a diminutive, compact, single stemmed form. Attractive creamy white exfoliating bark with cinnamon coloured undersides curling in strips. Cold hardy and tolerant of higher pH soils.

Rounded

2.7m

2.7m

3

$276.00 6 Gallon (I23)

New

Betula nigra 'Cully' Heritage
A River Birch chosen for its lighter coloured bark and large, glossy, light green leaves. The peeling bark exposes mottled patches of cream, orange and pinkish tan colours.

Upright, Broad

12m

9m

3

$159.99 7 Gallon (WB23)

New

Betula nigra 'Shiloh Splash'
Shiloh Splash River Birch features variegated leaves that appear to have been dunked in creamy-white paint. This uncommon and much sought-after new ornamental tree will lighten up your entryway garden, patio area, or any of the beds around your home.

Upright Narrow

10m

5m

4

$198.00 7 Gallon WB23)

New

Caragana arborescens 'Pendula'
Graceful tree with weeping branches. Attractive in beds where some height is needed. Suitable near entrances.

Weeping

1.8m

1.8m

2

$137.00 7 Gallon (W23)

 

Caragana Arborescens 'Walker'
Very finely cut leaves with branches almost reaching the ground.

Weeping

1.8m

1.8m

2

$137.00 7 Gallon (W23)

 

Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Claim Jumper'
Distinctively unusual, this katsura has golden summer foliage. The leaves emerge with a pink blush and unfurl to soft yellow. Throughout summer the more shaded leaves turn green, while those in sun remain yellow or turn almost white. Autumn yields the characteristic sweet fragrance and buttery golden colour of the species. Best for a site with some late afternoon sun protection to avoid foliage burn, as is typical for many yellow-leaved plants.

Upright Broad

6m

4.5m

5

$258.00 6 Gallon (R23)

New

Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Pendula'
An eye-catching specimen; its weeping branches form an attractive dense crown. Beautiful blue-green foliage turns bright yellow in fall. Grafted at 1.5m. to display pendulous branches

Upright/ Weeping

6m

3.6m

4

$198.00 15 Gallon (R23)

 

Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Red Fox'
A medium, upright, columnar deciduous tree. Early spring leaves emerge a warm, dusky red-purple maturing to green-purple in summer. Fall colour is in shades of gold to pink to orange. Fall leaves smell of burnt sugar or caramel when they drop. Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil.

Upright/Narrow

3.6m

1.50m

4

$98.00 3 Gallon (R23)

$298.00 6 Gallon (I23)

New

Cornus kousa 'Scarlet Fire'
Scarlet Fire Dogwood. Cornus kousa Scarlet Fire (Rutpink) features huge, dramatic, deep pink to fuchsia bracts on a sturdy, disease resistant small tree. A real stunner in late spring, the big, showy bracts stand out against the rich green foliage. Prior to the showy flowers, early spring leaves emerge streaked with purple. Later, after the summer flower show, purple pink fruits swell and become attractive to birds for a delicious summer treat. Autumn brings red to purple leaf colour to finish the season.

Broad Upright

4.5m

4.5m

5

$198.00 6 Gallon (I23)

New

Cornus mas 'Golden Glory'
Golden Glory is a multi-stemmed upright form of Cornelian cherry that was introduced by the Synnesvedt Nursery Company of Illinois. A particularly hardy plant, it is more vigorous than the species. The plant is a multi-stemmed, low-branching, round to oval, deciduous shrub or small tree that typically grows 6m tall. It features tiny, star-like, yellow flowers that appear in March before the foliage and deep green, oval leaves turn to a purple tinge in autumn. Flowers give way to tiny red berries that mature in the summer. The attractive grayish-brown bark exfoliates on mature branches.

 

6m

6m

4

$168.00 5 Gallon (WO23)

New

Fagus grandifolia
The formal and stately American beech holds a special place in many hearts. The wide-spreading canopy provides great shade in the summer and beautiful bronze colouring in the fall. It is a versatile tree, often used in parks, golf courses, acreages, and the forestry industry.

Upright Broad

15m

21m

4

$165.00 7 Gallon (R23)

$198.00 7 Gallon (WB23)

New

Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple'
A tall, extremely columnar tree with rich purple foliage all season long, excellent for colour, articulation or as a tall screen; quite particular about growing conditions, requires rich soil and significant moisture.

Upright Narrow

18m

6m

5

$285.00 20 Gallon (R23)

New

Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain'
Purple Fountain Beech is a deciduous tree with a columnar and cascading shape. At maturity it can reach a height of 7m but still only spread to 4m. It bears alternate, simple leaves which are 10cm long, with wavy margins. The leaves start out the summer with a nice purple colour, though the intensity fades as the summer progresses. It is slow to leaf out in the spring.

Upright/Weeping

6m

4m

5

$285.00 20 Gallon (R23)

 

Fagus sylvatica 'Red Obelisk'
A narrowly columnar tree with deep purple crinkled foliage all season long, excellent for colour, articulation or as a tall screen; quite particular about growing conditions, requires rich soil and significant moisture; a good size for the home landscape.

Upright Narrow

12m

3m

5

$265.00 10 Gallon (R23)

 

Ginkgo biloba
Unique fan-shaped leaves start out green but change to a golden-yellow fall foliage. Before the whole leaf turns golden,

Upright Broad

15m

12m

4

$159.99 7 Gallon (WB23)

$216.00 7 Gallon (W23)

$218.00 15 Gallon (W23)

 

Ginkgo biloba 'Folkert's Select'
Ginkgo biloba 'Folkert's Select' has small thick leaves that are deeply incised. The foliage size and shape makes this ginkgo tree stand out from all the others. 'Folkert's Select' may reach 4.5m in 10 years. Fall colour is a bright golden yellow.

Narrow Upright

4.5m

2.1m

3

$267.00 6 Gallon (I23)

New

Ginkgo biloba 'Jade Butterflies'
Jade Butterflies Ginkgo. Its easy to have visions of jade green butterfly wings fluttering in the wind when looking at this plant. The dark green leaves with a waxy sheen are held in dense clusters along the branches. A medium sized garden tree that grows into a vase-shape, it has the brilliant yellow fall colour characteristic of the species. Durable and adaptable, it is an introduction from New Zealand.

Broad Upright

3m

2.4m

4

$267.00 6 Gallon (I23)

New

Ginkgo biloba 'Mariken' Standard
The compact, bushy Ginkgo biloba Mariken was discovered in 1995 as a witchs broom growing in a Ginkgo tree in the Netherlands. It has proven an excellent find, descended with the unique history of the species, with the same fan-shaped green leaves that turn bright yellow in fall. But Mariken stays very small, its thick, spreading branches loaded with a dense arrangement of foliage. The slow-growing, deciduous conifer makes a high-interest architectural feature, a flat, rounded, form, for either small garden.

Globe Shaped

1.8m

1.8m

4

$159.99 7 Gallon (WB23)

$275.00 7 Gallon (W23)

New

Ginkgo biloba 'Menhir'
The 'Menhir' is a more compact and slender version of the ever-popular Ginkgo biloba and it grows to have a columnar shape when mature. The fan-shaped foliage is blue-green colour in summer, deeply cut through the middle, then turning buttery yellow in the autumn.

Upright Narrow

15m

1.5m

4

$226.00 5 Gallon (W23)

New

Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Sentry'
Princeton Sentry Ginkgo. Princeton Sentry has an upright columnar habit. It is extremely adaptable to most conditions and tolerant of urban soils and pollution, making it a popular choice as a street tree. Seedless, generally pest free and drought tolerant.

Narrow Upright

7.5m

3.6m

4

$267.00 6 Gallon (I23)

New

Ginkgo biloba 'Pyramidalis'
This cultivar is easy to prune, grows vigorously and has a beautiful ornamental value that makes it so versatile. A striking feature of this cultivar is the unprecedented regular growth. At a young stage, the tree already has an even, strong and densely branched growth with a beautiful, straight, continuous trunk and shorter, sturdy side branches.

Pyramidal

8m

4m

4

$228.00 7 Gallon (W23)

New

Ginkgo biloba 'Troll'
Small, compact size, 'Troll' is an excellent specimen to grow in a patio container or a small, rock garden. Ginkgo have no serious insect or disease problems, making it a low maintenance plant.

Globe/Standard

80cm

80cm

3

$216.00 1.2m 7 Gallon (R23)

$240.00 1.2m 7 Gallon (W23)

New

Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis 'Sunburst'
Sunburst Honeylocust. The foliage keeps its beautiful appearance all Summer. Stately in form with broad pyramidal head. Very hardy and does well in nearly all locations. Thornless and seedless.

Upright/ Spreading Large

12m

10m

4

$165.00 15 Gallon (R23)

$179.99 7 Gallon (WB23)

 

Gymnocladus dioicus
Kentucky coffee tree has the largest leaf of any native tree, up to 90 cm long, but it is doubly compound, and leaflets are small and oval. This tree leaf's out very late and in fall, the central stalk of the leaf can persist. Twigs are very thick and stout. The fruit is a large, thick brown pod, also persisting into winter.

Broad Upright

18m

15m

4

$76.00 3 Gallon (W23)

New

Hydrangea 'Pinky Winky' Tree Form
The large white panicles open in mid to late summer, and as summer turns to fall the florets at the base of the panicles turn pink. The flower panicles continue to grow, producing new white florets at the tip. The result is spectacular two-toned flower panicles that can reach up to 40cm in length!

Upright Broad

1.8m

1.5m

3

$145.00 7 Gallon (WO23)

 

Hydrangea p. 'Limelight' Tree Form
Limelight Hydrangea is perfect for adding late-summer interest to the landscape. It blooms with big, cone-shaped heads of creamy-chartreuse flowers that go pink as they age. The seasonal show continues into winter when they dry and turn an attractive shade of parchment. Limelight Hydrangea thrives in all-day sun or part shade.

Mounded

1.8m

2.4m

4

$159.99 7 Gallon (WB23)

New

Hydrangea p. 'Quickfire' Tree Form
This variety blooms a full month ahead of other panicle hydrangeas; features large conical flower heads that start white and fade through pink to a rich rose lasting into fall.

Mounded

1.8m

1.8m

4

$159.99 7 Gallon (WB23)

New

Hydrangea paniculata 'Phantom'
This Hydrangea is named 'Phantom' for the white colour of the blooms, but they are anything but insubstantial! The massive, 37cm flower clusters are overflowing with big, starry florets, giving 'Phantom' the biggest flower heads of the species!

 

2.4m

2.4m

4

$159.99 7 Gallon (WBWO23)

New

Juglans cinerea
White walnut or butternut reaches 18m in height with a spread of 15m. It can grow to 30m. The tree is usually short-trunked with stiff branches forming a wide-spreading crown. Tree with short straight trunk, stout branches, broad open crown, and butternut fruit with sticky husk. Long-stemmed, pinnately-compound leaves turn yellow in fall. Fruit is tan in colour and football-shaped.

Upright Broad

18m

15m

4

$69.99 10 Gallon (R23)

 

Liriodendron tulipifera
A native tree with distinct bright green leaves turning to golden-yellow in the fall. Tulip-shaped flowers of green/yellow/orange in May. Plant in moist well-drained loose soils.

Pyramidal

25m

15m

5

 

 

Malus 'CoralBurst'
The Coralburst crabapple tree is a neat, compact, rounded crab with tiny dark green leaves. Ruby red flower buds open to a showy semi-double pink flower. The fruit is 1.5m and reddish-orange. This tree is an excellent accent tree for a courtyard or a flat strip of land, raised bank, or terrace bordering a river or canal. The growth rate is so slow pruning may not be needed. It's extremely hardy and disease-free, especially to apple scab.

Mounded

6m

4.5m

3

$198.00 7 Gallon (WO23)

New

Malus 'Indian Magic'
Crab apple with dark red buds opening to showy large deep pink flowers. Small glossy red fruit changing to orange are produced in abundance and persist until well into the new year. Foliage is a prominent purple into mid summer.

Rounded

4.5m

4.5m

3

$125.00 7 Gallon (WB23)

 

Malus 'Louisa'
A very fine Crabapple, Malus 'Louisa' is a dense deciduous tree of rounded form with gracefully weeping branches over a long season of interest. Opening from red buds, masses of fragrant, soft pink, single flowers appear in mid spring, just as the foliage is unfolding.

Weeping

3.6m

3.6m

3

$125.00 7 Gallon (WB23)

New

Malus 'Pink Spires'
The flowers bloom in the spring as a bright rosy pink! This tree has reddish purple foliage, creating a mix of unique colours. When the fall season begins, tiny red fruits sprinkle the tree.

Pyramidal

6m

3.6m

3

$198.00 7 Gallon (WO23)

New

Nyssa sylvatica 'Tupelo Tower'
Tupelo Tower has a very tight, upright habit unlike the species. The lustrous dark green summer foliage turns shades of orange in early fall. The upright narrow habit is ideal for smaller spaces and as an urban tree.

Upright Narrow

12m

6m

4

$128.00 3 Gallon (WO23)

$198.00 7 Gallon (WO23)

New

Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer'
A tall and narrowly upright accent tree covered in attractive white flowers in spring followed by small inedible fruit, good fall colour, very ornamental, symmetrical form makes for a prominent vertical accent; resistant to fireblight

Upright Narrow

12m

7.5m

4

$159.99 7 Gallon (WB23)

New

Quercus 'Skinny Genes'
Columnar and fastigiate in form, it is the narrowest yet of the English x White Oak hybrids. The glossy, very dark green summer foliage is mildew resistant and gives a clean summer appearance, then turns yellow in autumn.

Upright Narrow

13.5m

3m

4

$225.00 10 Gallon (W23)

 

Quercus palustris
Pyramidal through early maturity, its form turns more oval in older age. Fast-growing, tolerates wet soils, likes full sun. Glossy dark green leaves turn russet, bronze or red.

Upright Broad

15m

12m

4

$165.00 15 Gallon (R23)

179.99 7 Gallon (WB23)

New

Quercus palustris 'Green Pillar'
This tightly columnar tree is changing landscapes with its fastigiate form and maroon-red fall color; use in groups as a formal screen or allee or as a solitary to punctuate the skyline of your landscape.

Upright/Columnar

15m

4.5m

4

$178.00 15 Gallon (R23)

$198.00 7 Gallon (WB23)

 

Quercus robur x alba 'Crimschmidt'
Pyramidal, upright, dense crown, with nearly vertical branches Dark green leaves have deep rounded lobes Insignificant flowers (catkins) are followed by oval acorns Fall foliage is orange-red in colour.

Narrow Upright

15m

6m

4

$317.00 10 Gallon (WO23)

$215.00 12 Gallon (W23)

New

Quercus rubra
Rounded, broad-spreading, often irregular crown. Leaves with, sharply pointed lobes, are dark green in summer. Insignificant flowers (catkins) are followed by acorns with flat shaped cups. Foliage turns a red-brown in the fall.

Upright/Broad

12m

15m

3

$165.00 15 Gallon (R23)

$179.99 7 Gallon (WB23)

 

Quercus x warei 'Kindred Spirit'
mong the tightest of columnar trees, its growth habit, mildew and drought resistance, and tolerance of urban soils make this hybrid of English and swamp white oak ideal for narrow city streets. A sister seedling of Regal Prince, the foliage is less glossy but the form is significantly tighter.

Upright Narrow

12m

2.1m

4

$198.00 7 Gallon (WB23)

 

Salix 'Hakuro Nishiki' (Tree Form)
Striking ornamental shrub. New foliage is variegated pink, white and green.

Broad Upright

2m

2m

3

$129.00 7 Gallon (WB23)

 

Salix alba 'Tristis'
One of the most popular of the weeping willows available, its value lies in its golden, weeping form. Grows well in wet locations, and has a very large, mature size.

Weeping

20m

20m

3

$159.99 7 Gallon (WB23)

 

Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa'
Oval rounded crown, contorted stems, "corkscrew" effect most evident after leaf fall'

Oval

9m

6m

4

$48.00 5 Gallon (WO23)

New

Stewartia pseudocamellia
Lovely, Camellia-like blooms with white petals and orange centers highlight fresh green leaves. Foliage turns bronzy-purple in fall. This is an all season performer.

Upright Broad

4.5m

6m

5

$68.00 3 Gallon (B23)

$235.00 6 Gallon (I23)

$292.00 B&B (WO23)

 

Syringa Bloomerang 'Dark Purple' Standard
Big, bold, and beautiful - that's Bloomerang Dark Purple lilac. Naturally growing as a handsome, rounded shrub, very large dark purple buds emerge in mid to late spring. These open to a classic deep purple-lilac colour and perfume the air for weeks. The plant then takes a brief rest to create new growth before it starts to bloom again in mid to late summer, continuing through frost.

Rounded

1.8m

1.8m

4

$138.00 7 Gallon (WB23)

New

Syringa meyeri 'Palibin'
Fragrant pale lilac blooms. Foliage is green then changes to brilliant Fall colour.

Compact Standard

1.5m

1.5m

3

$129.00 7 Gallon (WB23)

 

Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk'
Ivory Silk Tree Lilac. Sturdy compact tree. Large creamy white flowers cluster, early July.

Upright Oval

8m

5m

2

$159.99 7 Gallon (WB23)

$215.00 12 Gallon (W23)

 



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