Please call 815-338-7442 if you are interested in scheduling Rich for a talk for your organization or if you would like to schedule a tour of the nursery.
In September, Rich will be the Keynote Speaker at the ACS Northeast Regional Meeting in Rochester NY. Join the American Conifer Society to participate in the national and regional meetings. They always have great garden tours and interesting speakers!
The autumnal equinox is fast approaching and our days are getting shorter and noticeably cooler. Fall is the perfect time to plant trees and shrubs, and our sales yard offers wonderful choices for any garden. Conifers such as firs provide four-season color. Maples always put on a show in the fall, and Japanese maples can brighten a garden with an extraordinary variety of leaf colors and shapes.
Fall planting season is here, and we've started digging trees. If you have an order pending, we'll contact you to schedule the job. Keep an eye on the rain gauge. If we don't get a good soaking rain of at least an inch a week, then we recommend supplemental watering. Call us at 815-338-7442 if you have any questions about your trees.
Weeping Fir
Abies alba 'Pendula' is a weeping European silver fir. Green needles stand out against the light grey bark. It can be staked to create a vertical accent, or allowed to wind upward with partial staking for an abstract look. The branches tend to sweep downward. Grow this cultivar where it has protection from the hot afternoon sun, and use coarse bark nuggets for mulch.
Available in 5-5.5' height - $400.
Japanese Maples
We have lovely Japanese maples in small containers for great fall color.
We also have larger in-ground trees and containers of both dissected leaf and palmate forms. Come take a walk and choose your favorite Japanese maple.
Fabulous Art Event
Come to Woodstock Saturday, September 13th or Sunday, September 14th for the first annual Studio Art Tour. Artist studios in Woodstock and the surrounding area will be open 10am - 5pm. What a great opportunity to visit with different artists and learn about their creative endeavors. Free event.
