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NEWTOWN
140 Huntingtown Road
Newtown, CT 06470
tel. 203-426-4037
fax. 203-426-8057
WATERTOWN
496 Bunker Hill Road
Watertown, CT 06795
tel. 860-945-6588
fax. 860-945-9282
QUOTES
Newtown - Ross Proctor
Watertown - Liz Bette
HOURS
Monday - Friday
7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday
7:00 am-1:00pm |
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Aristocrat Pear |
Here's a wide-spreading Ornamental Pear that has a lot to offer throughout the year - not only white flowers in spring but also this beautiful fall color! Pyrus calleryana 'Aristocrat' will grow about 35' h x 30' w and is slightly later blooming than the other cultivars. We currently have several sizes available - stop in to take a look soon! |
Small Evergreens - nice little gems! |
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Specialty conifers |
There's lots to choose from when it comes to small specimen evergreens. Many varieties of Hinoki Cypress, Pine and Spruce. It's a nice time to warm up your fall and winter landscapes. |
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Coming up this Tuesday:
The Ecological Landscape Association's End of Season Summit: 'Taking Stock and Looking Forward' is November 5th in Stoneham, MA.
It's a great way to wind down and gear up for 2014! Listen to many interesting speakers including Darryl Newman!
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Looking for fall color - don't forget about the berries! (Cotoneaster horizontalis) |
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Don't forget: Remind your customers how important it is to keep watering even though we finally had some rain today. It is crucial that plant material has adequate hydration going into winter.
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Cotoneaster dammeri 'Royal Beauty' |
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Under Consideration: American Fringe Tree
Not your run-of-the-mill ornamental
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American Fringe Tree, clump form and single stem |
Ed chose an interesting specimen this week - American Fringe Tree. While flowering Pears, Cherries, Crabapples and Dogwood are common sights in spring, when you see an American Fringe Tree in bloom you, and many others, will take notice.
Considered a large shrub or small tree, Chionanthus virginicus will grow about 12-20' high making them a good choice for the corner of a house, along a driveway and even in a mixed border.
Fringe Trees are late in leafing out which, in our opinion, just makes spring last that much longer. Its white, fringe-like flowers open in May - June and are fragrant. They will produce a small drupe which both birds and small mammals love, and has good yellow fall color. It's a native tree from Southern New Jersey to Florida and is usually found along streams and wetlands. Though it prefers deep, moist, acidic soil it is very adaptable. Full sun to partial shade is best, however it will tolerate fairly deep shade with a more open habit. Definitely a refreshing addition to the usual spring lineup. Here's another article about Fringe Trees from our May 24th Weekly Picks. There's a nice picture of the bloom, too! |
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Bulbs...
Yes, there's still time to plant!
Another fresh round of bulbs came in this week including mixed Narcissus, Tete-a-Tete and the Paperwhite 'Ziva' for forcing (these come in boxes of 50). We also still have a nice selection of Narcissus, Tulips, Crocus and others bulbs to help celebrate the beginning of another growing season!
Speaking of forcing, we can also order pre-potted Amaryllis for the holiday season which are great for gifts, but they need to be pre-ordered. Give us a call for pricing and colors available.
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Allium moly |
Lastly, don't forget about Allium moly! It's a yellow flowering Allium that grows about 10" tall and is great for filling in open spaces in the perennial border. The small bulbs are easy to sneak in between your spring and fall bloomers to create a nice splash of yellow that lasts for weeks! Go ahead...it's good to try something new! |
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Custom Grounds (3a)
Are you properly licensed?
Certification Prep Class:
Custom Grounds Pest Control for Ornamental and Turf (3a)
We're gearing up for another winter of learning and happy to offer the Pesticide License Prep Class this winter as we did two years ago. It's a great way to prepare for the CT DEEPs Pesticide Test so you can start off the 2014 season with the license needed to legally apply pesticides for hire. Mark Kokinchak does a great job touching upon the subjects you need to know for licensing test.
When: Tuesdays Jan. 7, 13 (Mon.), 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11
Time: 9:00 am, class lasts about 1.5 hours
Where: Planters' Choice in Newtown
Cost: $200 payable at time of registration
Class size: Minimum 10, maximum 25
Registration: Call Newtown's Sales Office 203-426-4037 with questions or to register.
Deadline: December 31st
Make this winter count!
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A Plant to Know:
Waldsteinia fragarioides
Barren Strawberry
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Waldsteinia fragarioides
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Not many people know about this interesting groundcover so let's take a quick look at its attributes:
- Evergreen
- Grows 3-6" tall and spreads
- Yellow flower early to late spring
- Glossy strawberry-like foliage
- Forms a dense ground cover keeping weeds out
- Small, inedible fruit
- Likes full sun - part shade
- Native!
- Hardy to zone 4
Sounds like an interesting ground cover to try - stop in and take a look at our 4" pots.
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Weekly Specials
Japanese Maples Are Now 35% off!
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We still have a nice selection of Japanese Maples, though they are going fast! Bloodgood, Sharp's Pygmy, Viridis, Tamukeyama and Green Hornet just to name a few. Call if you are looking for a particular cultivar or just stop in and check them out soon!
Continued Specials:
River Birch (Betula nigra) 50% off
Magnolias 35% off
Patio Peach 35% off
FYI: Find out about our specials earlier by following us on Facebook or Twitter! Just mention the special at the counter and save!
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A fresh truckload of evergreens just came in this week. Also, take a look at the fastigiate Sweetgum which are just turning color - they are gorgeous - with several sizes to choose from!
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Azalea Poukhanense - (Korean Azalea) has rose-purple flowers, semi-evergreen foliage and will grow 3-5' high x 6-12' wide. Available in both 3 & 7 gallon.
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Evergreens in Newtown |
| Screening Evergreens | | | Picea abies | Norway Spruce | | Pinus strobus | Eastern White Pine | | Thuja plicata 'Green Giant' | Green Giant Arborvitae | | Tsuga canadensis | Canadian Hemlock |
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Have a Great Weekend!
As always, we appreciate your business!
Chuck and Darryl Newman
Planters' Choice Nursery |
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