Shrubs and Bushes

Flowering Dogwood Trees

Flowering Dogwood Trees are hand-crafted and come in a variety of colors. They are one of Sprin's most glorious types, with delicate blooms and green foliage. TN Nursery offers the best prices on grafted dogwood trees, and we guarantee our plants for one full year. Flowering Dogwood Trees (Cornus Florida) Are Highly Sought After  The Cherokee Brave is a fascinating and distinctive type known by its scientific name, Cornus florida 'Comco No. 1'. This particular ornamental type is highly sought after in horticulture thanks to its exceptional beauty. In the spring, the plant's large clusters of vibrant, deep pink to reddish blooms create a stunning contrast against its dark green foliage, making it a sight to behold. As a small deciduous type, it usually grows to 20-25 feet. It offers year-round visual interest with its attractive branching pattern and fall foliage, which displays shades of red. It is cherished for its aesthetic appeal, which makes it a popular choice for enthusiasts. Additionally, the plant holds cultural significance among Native American tribes like the Cherokee, where it embodies traits of resilience and natural elegance in garden landscapes. The White Princess type, scientifically known as Cornus florida 'White Princess,' is a breathtaking ornamental type that exudes enchanting elegance. Gracefully standing at 15-20 feet tall, this compact type boasts a profusion of creamy white blossoms in spring, arranged in clusters that create a magical spell of delicate allure. As the seasons progress, the leaves of this plant change to a vibrant red in autumn, adding another layer of visual interest to the plant. Whether you have a small garden or a large landscape, it is an excellent choice for adding year-round joy to your outdoor space and is sure to be the centerpiece of your garden.  Spring Grove type, scientifically known as Cornus 'Spring Grove,' is a stunning ornamental type cherished for its vibrant foliage and graceful form. This deciduous beauty typically reaches a height of 15-20 feet with a similar spread, making it ideal for small to medium-sized gardens. In spring, it flaunts clusters of creamy white flowers that contrast beautifully against its deep green leaves. As the seasons progress, the foliage transforms into rich shades of burgundy and purple in autumn, adding a striking display of color to the landscape. Its elegant structure and year-round visual interest make Spring Grove type a beloved gardener choice. The Super Princess type is a botanical masterpiece that amazes those who come across it. With its graceful branches extending upward towards the sky, it displays a magnificent crown of striking pink flowers that radiate with vibrant energy. Not only is this variety unique for its exceptional resilience, but it also possesses a natural elegance that captures the attention of all who behold it. Flowering Dogwood Trees' regal height and abundance of flowers make them a cherished centerpiece in gardens and parks worldwide. But beyond its ornamental value, the Super Princess carries cultural significance, symbolizing grace, strength, and enduring beauty.  The Pink Kousa, scientifically known as Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Pink,' is stunning. Originating from East Asia, these ornamental types display breathtaking pink blossoms in late spring, creating a captivating spectacle for anyone who gazes upon them. The unique and delicate star-shaped flowers adorn the branches amidst the glossy green foliage and exude an unmatched ethereal charm. As the seasons progress, the blooms give way to raspberry-like fruits that add to their beauty and attract an array of wildlife, including birds. With their graceful form, vibrant hues, and exceptional beauty, these are more than just exquisite ornamentals. Flowering Dogwood Trees Has A Rich History The Chief Red is a magnificent and towering symbol of Cherokee heritage with a rich history and captivating legend. Its vibrant, crimson-hued leaves sway gently in the breeze as if dancing to the whispers of generations past, embodying the strength and resilience of the Cherokee people. According to the legend, Chief Red, a noble leader, had his spirit entwined with the earth upon his passing, giving rise to this magnificent type. For the Cherokee tribes, this plant is a site of great reverence and spiritual significance, serving as a sacred gathering place for ceremonies where stories of bravery and wisdom are shared, echoing through the rustling leaves.  The magnificent Greensleeves Kousa is an ornamental type with beauty and elegance. They boast a lush canopy of green foliage and an abundance of stunning white blooms that charm any landscape. As a deciduous type, it can grow to an impressive height of 15 to 30 feet, providing a picturesque backdrop for any outdoor setting. In spring, their green flowers bloom and transform into a vibrant red fruit in autumn, which serves as a natural food source for birds and other wildlife. With its moderate growth rate, these can thrive in various soil types and prefer partial shade to total sun exposure.  Flowering Dogwood Trees Are Highly Prized  The Rubra Red, scientifically known as Cornus florida 'Rubra,' is a stunning ornamental tree highly prized for its vibrant spring display of pink to red flowers. These beautiful blossoms stand out against the backdrop of its dark green foliage, creating a picturesque scene in gardens and landscapes. As the seasons progress, the Flowering Dogwood Trees' foliage transitions to shades of red and purple in the fall, adding another dimension of beauty to its appearance. This compact, deciduous type typically reaches a height of 15-30 feet, making it ideal for smaller gardens or more significant landscapes. Its beauty and adaptability make it a favorite among gardeners. Bring Color To Your Landscape With Flowering Dogwood Trees

Persimmon Tree

The Persimmon Tree, or Diospyros kaki as it is officially known, is a deciduous type well known for its delicious orange-colored fruit, which helps give it its unique appearance. The fruit is also lovely, with shades of orange and yellow. Adding a Persimmon Tree to your Yard can be a great way to start branching out in new directions and tending to plants that you might not know as well. One plant that rarely gets the love and attention it deserves is this one. These gorgeous specimens offer many benefits for those looking for something new and exciting to plant in their space. Let's look at what you might expect if you plan on planting them shortly. Persimmon Tree (Diospyros virginiana) Has Rare Fruit They are unique plants that produce hard-to-find fruit. We often offer BOGO deals at TN Nursery, so you will get the best deal possible! The Persimmon Tree Has Eye-Drawing Blossoms The blossoms are unique and start to arrive in the late spring. These blossoms are often pale yellow and delicate and small, drawing the eye as they come in significant volume. They're also aromatic, which becomes more accurate as the fruit develops behind the blossoms into the summer and fall. If you love the sights and smells of different fruiting plants, they will surely delight in your outdoor space. Much like any other, they greatly benefit the local wildlife. The fruit that yours produces serves as sustenance for smaller mammals as well as birds. They make shade for plants and animals, and the flowers help to invite pollinators to your space, which is essential for both themselves and other flowers. Put, yours will be pretty welcome no matter where you're growing them. Persimmon Tree Will Make A Major Presence in the Yard Persimmon trees have a significant presence as they grow up, with some reaching as high as 60 feet tall. If you want larger ones in your Yard, these are an excellent choice, especially when you select a native cultivar. Where Do Persimmon Trees Grow Best  Persimmon trees are adapted to full sun and well-drained soils having a mildly acidic to neutral pH. The best thing about getting these plants is that they can easily grow in any part of the country that falls under the USDA zone 4-9.  What is the root system of a persimmon tree?  Persimmon trees have a particularly deep tap root structure, which enables the plants to draw water and nutrients where conditions are dry. Though this makes them drought-resistant, they should be planted in an area where their roots will not be interfered with.  How Do You Take Care Of A Persimmon Tree  One should water the trees and shrubs when there is no moisture present and should maintain a mulch around the tree's trunk. Prune it in order to achieve its desired stature and remove any dead branches or any branches that cross over each other.  Are persimmons self-fertile?  Some types of persimmon, like American persimmon, need both a male and female to bear fruits, while most Asian persimmon are self-pollinating. Look at the particular variety to find out the extent of its pollination requirement.  How often do you fertilize persimmons?  Feed persimmon trees in early spring with a nonsulfur, slow type of fertilizer, preferably 10-10-10. Avoid over-fertilization; usually, when so much nitrogen is provided to the plant, fruit production can be discouraged.

Pink Tatarian Honeysuckle

Pink Tatarian Honeysuckle is a deciduous shrub known for its fragrant, rosy, reddish tubular flowers and green foliage. These features make it a highly sought-after shrub. Pink Tatarian Honeysuckle, or Lonicera tatarica, are densely branched, deciduous shrubs that can grow up to 12 feet long. When the stems are still young, they often appear light brown and slightly hairy. However, they'll grow out of this phase and eventually produce peeling shaggy bark. Of course, you won't see their bark once these shrubs grow, as they'll be covered by greenery and gorgeous rose flowers. Pink Tatarian Honeysuckle (Lonicera tatarica) Has Stunning Flowers These irregular flowers grow in pairs and come forth on almost all first-year branches. They're known for being colored like their namesake, but they'll occasionally be white or rosy. Regardless of their exact color, it is known to be a fragrant flower that will enhance your enjoyment. They have two lips and will grow up to an inch long. The bottom lip will be slightly more significant than the top, providing visual interest. Pink Tatarian Honeysuckle Has Exotic Leaves They have opposite leaves that will grow up to 2-1/2 inches long. They will either be oblong or more egg-shaped, primarily smooth and hairless. Their widest point is the middle section. At their base, they can resemble a heart shape; then, they'll become pointed or blunt at the tip. They do not have any teeth on the edges, which helps complete their smooth appearance. There will be orange to red berries that appear later in the season. Each of these will also come in pairs, containing several seeds each. This fruit attracts a wide variety of birds. Because of this, the plant can widely spread its seeds without having to do a single thing! Create A Wildlife Hotel With Pink Tatarian Honeysuckle You already know birds are attracted to Pink Tatarian Honeysuckle, but that's just the beginning. Due to how much nectar they produce, they'll also attract the Elephant Hawkmoth, who will catch the bats' attention. When new shoots appear, they'll bring in the blackfly, leading to even more birds. Additionally, squirrels love to eat their berries. Therefore, if you've been looking for a gorgeous plant that smells wonderful and will bring in all types of wildlife, you've found it! Pink Tatarian Is A Fragrant Shrub How do you take care of a Pink Tatarian Honeysuckle plant? Plant it in well-drained soils and give it some water during dry weather. Trim it after it has bloomed to keep its size contained and to stimulate the growth of new blooms; use a balanced natural fertilizer when the plants are budding in the early spring.  Does Pink Tatarian Honeysuckle like direct sunlight? Pink Tatarian Honeysuckle thrives in full sunlight, so to stun visitors with a burst of bright colors, ensure the plants are exposed to bright sunlight. Nevertheless, it is partially shade-tolerant, though it can have more limited flowering, depending on its lack of direct sunlight.  Can you take cuttings from Pink Tatarian Honeysuckle?  Yes, Pink Tatarian Honeysuckle grows nicely from cuttings. You can collect semi-hardwood cuttings in late spring or early summer and trim them to carry a few leaves each; the soil should be well drained in order to encourage root formation.  Can I root Pink Tatarian Honeysuckle in water?  Even though Pink Tatarian Honeysuckle can be propagated in water, this is perhaps one of the most risky techniques. Sprouting in damp soil or a propagation mix normally produces better germination and more superior root system.  How fast does Pink Tatarian Honeysuckle grow?  Pink Tatarian Honeysuckle is a medium-sized shrub that grows up to 1 to 2 feet each year, provided that it is well irrigated. Owing to its dense foliage, you can use it as privacy walls or as hedges.

Twilight Crepe Myrtle

Twilight Crepe Myrtle, or Lagerstroemia indica, is known for its stunning dark purple foliage and vibrant pink to lavender flowers, which add a striking contrast to garden landscapes. It is a popular choice in landscaping due to its numerous benefits and aesthetic appeal. This deciduous shrub, renowned for its stunning flowers and vibrant foliage, brings a range of advantages to outdoor spaces.   Twilight Crepe Myrtle, also known as Lagerstroemia indica, is a tree with gorgeous purple flowers. Its distinctive trunk makes it easy to use as a living fence for your yard. Twilight Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica 'Twilight') Is A Perfect Size The highlight of this 20-foot-tall tree is its flowers. They stay in bloom for longer than most other trees, which makes them a favorite of those who adore floral accents in their yard. They have crimped petals, and each panicle grows to approximately 3 1/2 inches. Each flower is attached to five others, thereby creating six parts. Twilight Crepe Myrtle Blooms For Months The flowers typically last from July through September. After which, brown dehiscent fruits appear in a six-valved capsule. Once a capsule falls to the ground, it splits open to help more trees grow. The bark of these trees exfoliates to reveal multiple shades of gray and brown. When you combine this with the rarity of how long they bloom, you have an eye-catching tree that draws people's attention. The leaves can grow in three patterns: whorls, alternate or opposite. Either way, they grow in groups of three. In autumn, the leaves will change to a stunningly brilliant red. By then, the flowers are gone, leaving only the fall leaves to brighten your yard. Fortunately, the entire process starts again in the spring, so you'll enjoy gorgeous purple or red colors throughout most of the year. Twilight Crepe Myrtle Creates A Homes for Birds  Another good reason you'll want to consider planting them is that they provide the perfect natural habitat for wrens and songbirds. Therefore, if you've ever wanted to experience a nest up close, this tree will make your wish come true. Twilight Crepe Myrtle also provides any lawn with a lot of vertical interest, which gives it fantastic curb appeal. The best presentation is typically in a triangular pattern with three trees, which takes advantage of the tree's rather unusual shape. Rather than having one simple trunk, they spread out into many branches from a low-lying, close to the ground level, creating even more visual appeal.