Flowers, Trees & Shrubs


Weeping Cherry

Weeping cherries are a perfect addition for spring color. They bloom with delicate white or pink flowers about late April and last about 2 weeks. Weeping cherries have a normal trunk, but a large umbrella of flowers and leaves that make the tree appear to “shower” the surrounding area. In the fall their leaves turn […]

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Bradford Pear or Capital Pear

Pears are on of the most popular flowering trees because they are always one of the first trees to bloom and are resistant to many diseases and are easy to take care of. The white blooms can last about 2-3 weeks, depending on the weather. This tree can be placed anywhere there is enough sunlight […]

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Leland Cypress

This evergreen has been an under used tree in recent years but is making a comeback as availability and new varieties have become available. Its very thick foliage provides an instant fence and a beautiful backdrop to any back yard garden. There are color variations within the species with some having a rich green color […]

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Canadian Hemlock

This popular evergreen is used mainly for screening and privacy. It is one of the few screening trees that can be used in the shade, so it’s a very adaptable plant. It grows about 6-12” a year, so it is a little slower to fill in, but considering the wide variety of conditions it will […]

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Colorado Blue Spruce

The color of the blue spruce stands out no matter where you put it. A slow growing tree, the Colorado blue spruce is native to the Rocky Mountains. They need to be placed in a spot where it will have full sun conditions or the blue color will fade. They grow to be about 30-60 […]

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Blue Atlas Cedar

Atlas’s are tall slender trees that are a good choice for smaller yards. They need to be placed in full sun to show off the full beauty of their needles. They are slow growing evergreens that are generally easy to take care of.

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European White Birch

A White birch is a large ornamental tree, with beautiful white bark. Birches tend to like acidic soil, which is no problem for planting in Southern New Jersey. They are not hard to get established but need persistent care to maintain their beauty. Birches can grow to be 40-70 ft. tall and will serve well […]

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Weeping Tollofson Juniper

Tollofsons are tall evergreen trees that require little care. They need full sun to keep their color and don’t need to be trimmed. Tollofsons are related to junipers with the major difference being that it droops. Some people consider them specimens because of their unique shape and appearance. They easily draw the eye with their […]

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White Pine

White pines are one of the most popular trees used in this area. It is a very fast grower, often growing a foot a year until they reach about 80 ft. They are native to New Jersey and are easy to transplant. Their soft and huggable appearance is pleasing to look at. White pine are […]

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Maple Tree

The Maple family is a diverse group of deciduous plants ranging from towering shade trees to small specimens. They are the classic shade tree that everyone knows. Many species are native to Eastern coast forests and do well in most environments. Certain species such as the ‘October Glory’ cultivar displays a brilliant array of color […]

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