Since our business is in town and the average home lot is not huge, we wanted
to list a few trees that better fit the average yard. Most of these trees do not grow more than 30 feet tall. Some are familiar
and some maybe new to you but they are nice trees that are sometimes over looked and under used. We
will include a link to see a picture of the tree if we do not have one to show ourselves. Some of these sites share a bit
of different information such as height, etc.. The information we are giving is based on our experience with these trees.
You will have to click your back space button to return to our web page. We will try and have a few
of these on hand or at least know where to get them if you are interested. If you have any questions, please ask and we will
try and get you the answer.
Your Landscape and trees
The trees and shrubs you plant not only make your property
look better, but trees and shrubs can help you with your heating and cooling costs.
Studies have
shown how trees can help to conserve energy and save money for homeowners. Chicago researchers discovered that one 25
foot tree can reduce heating and cooling bills by 2 to 4 percent. By doing more of this smart landscaping you can reduce your
heating and cooling bill by 20 percent. Trees offer shade in the summer
and break up the wind in the winter. Winter winds greatly increase the loss of heat from your home. If your lot is large,
a row of evergreens planted at the edges of your property will slow down the winds. The higher the trees the greater the
wind is slowed down. Deciduous trees offer the most savings. They lose there leaves in the
fall allowing the sun to hit your home in the winter and leaf out in the spring protecting your house from the hot sun in
summer. Choose a tree that loses its leaves in early fall and leafs out in late spring.
Chamberlain Acres Perennial Nursery
Trees
White Fringe Tree - Chionanthus virginicus
Deciduous tree growing slowly to 12 to 20' in cultivation, 20 to 30' in the
wild. Spreading habit, often as wide as tall. This tree likes to send new shoots from the base forming an almost shrub appearance.
These shoots maybe cut back and one stem left to make the typical tree shape. Both ways are nice with this tree.
This is a native tree that produces white fringe like flowers in the spring. Females produce more flowers. If male and female
trees are present blue-black berries are produced in clusters on the female plant. These are usually seen in August or September. Great city plant, tolerates pollution. Prefers moist acid soil, but will tolerate a wide variety of conditions
and do fine. Propagate by seed or grafting. To see a picture please click here: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=CHVI3&photoID=chvi3_3v.jpg
Golden Chain Tree - Laburnum
Decidous tree growing at a medium rate, a foot or more a year, to 12-15', and 9-12' wide and vase shaped. Yellow flowers
on racemes up to 2' long in spring, giving this plant its name. Fruit is a small pod. Prefers full sun for best flowering.
Works great for a pleached arch. Line a driveway with them. Best if somewhat protected from harsh winds.
Usually this is easy enough in town since houses help to break down the wind. Propagation from seeds as soon as they are ripe. Link
to plant picture: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=LAAN2
Japanese Maple - Acer palmataum
The "Bloodgood" Japanese maple (Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood') is one of the most
popular Japanese maples. The fall foliage is a real standout. This one can be grown in zones 5-8 and attains a maximum size of about 20' x 20'. It likes sun but can profit from a bit of light shade. Its leaves
in summer are a red but in the fall the foliage become a striking crimson.
There are many others
to choose from. Some have more deeply cut leaves, others have green leaves. There is sure to be one to please everybody.
Deciduous tree grows at medium rate to 30 to 50', sometimes up to 80'. Pyramidal
when young and round headed when mature. Leaves like the common Horsechestnut, palmately compound with 5 to 7 leaflets. Bright
red flower in 8" panicles in spring. Glossy brown nuts for fruit. Most ornamental of the Aesculus trees. Pictures at
this link: http://www.hort.uconn.edu/Plants/a/aescar/aescar1.html
