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Sweet Thing ® was discovered by Tennessee nurseryman George Dodson in a block of seedlings that were planted in 1990 at his Sleepy Hollow Nursery in McMinnville, TN. While all the other Sweet Bay Magnolias in the block were growing to 15 feet, the Sweet Thing ® remained very...

New Form for 2025…Sweet Thing ® was discovered by Tennessee nurseryman George Dodson in a block of seedlings that were planted in 1990 at his Sleepy Hollow Nursery in McMinnville, TN. While all the other Sweet Bay Magnolias in the block were growing to 15 feet, the Sweet...

This cross of M. acuminata and M. denudata usually forms a small tree with an upright central leader or sometimes a multi-stemmed tree.The yellow butterfly like blooms are worth the hype. Large, bright flowers bloom in the springtime that are lemony in both color...

Lois Magnolia is a deciduous hybrid that produces pale yellow, cup-shaped flowers in mid-spring. The tree is similar to its parent 'Elizabeth' though it blooms later so it is safer from frost. Lois Magnolia has a conical shape and is tolerant of heat, cold, and...

Our 'Dark Alexandrina' is the dark-flowered Alexandrina with superior dark green, mildew-resistant foliage that remains fresh into September. One of the first trees to flower in the season, it offers a showy display on late winter days (as early as mid-February in zone 7). The large...

Thriller Parrotia is the Persian Ironwood we've been waiting for. This own root selection has excellent vigor strong upright form and show stopping Red/Orange fall color. In spring and summer, it features clean, lustrous green foliage and smooth, mottled bark that adds winter interest...

Vanessa is an upright citizen but she is no stranger to the streets. Strongly upswept branches stay clear of traffic. Inherent toughness works well in a restricted rootzone.

It seems too good-looking to be tough, but it maintains beautiful clean foliage, stands strong in droughty summers, and is heat/cold tolerant. Named 2014 Tree of the Year by Society of Municipal Arborists, Persian Ironwood looks well-placed in tight urban/suburban landscapes where head space...

Parrot Tree is an up and comer, on the short list of species of compact trees which offer near bullet proof durability in street plantings that have limited space. Striking foliage in the summer and fall. The fall color ranges from burgundy, red, to pink...

Chinese Ironwood is an up and comer, on the short list of species of compact trees which offer near bullet proof durability in street plantings that have limited space. Striking foliage in the summer and fall. The fall color ranges from burgundy, red, to pink...

Chinese Ironwood is an up and comer. It is on the short list of species of compact trees which offer near bullet proof durability in street plantings that have limited space. Striking foliage in the summer and fall. The fall color ranges from burgundy, red,...

Our southern plums are some of our showiest flowering native trees and we have selected a specimen of the Flatwoods Plum, Prunus umbellata, that is a heavy bloomer. Blooming in late March, this tree is an important source for many pollinators. The pure white blossoms...