Products tagged with 'drought tolerant'

One of our most popular ornamental conifers, the Colorado blue spruce is a truly magnificent sight. Its silvery blue-green coloring and perfect Christmas tree shape make this tree a great landscaping focal point on commercial and residential properties. It is also widely used for privacy or a windbreak.

• Features unique silvery blue-green color year-round
• Known as a very adaptable evergreen
• Is deer-resistant, seldom experiencing severe damage
• Provides privacy and a windbreak when planted in a row

The northern red oak has been called “one of the handsomest, cleanest, and stateliest trees in North America” by naturalist Joseph S. Illick, and it is widely considered a national treasure. It is valued for its versatility and hardiness in urban settings. This medium to large tree is also known for its brilliant fall color, great value to wildlife, and status as the state tree of New Jersey.

• Displays vibrant red fall color
• Is a fast-growing tree that offers great shade and works well as a street tree
• Tolerates pollution and compacted soil

Aptly named, the scarlet oak is a parade of red throughout the seasons. In the early spring, new leaves unfurl with a red hue. The vibrant red fall display is truly magnificent. And those red leaves often hang on through the first snow, giving winter a touch of much-needed color. The inner bark of the scarlet oak is even red.

• Displays vibrant scarlet red fall color
• Tolerates a wide range of soils
• Is a fast-growing oak