Birding Plants

Wisteria Wisteria: A deciduous flowering tree with a distinctly floral aroma, wisteria plants can grow as high as ten to twenty feet with sturdy support. Wisteria sinensis is an Asian native species, frequently found growing naturally in the woods and natural areas throughout the United States. You can plant wisteria in either full sunshine or partially sunny conditions, with organics like hardwood mulch, peat moss, or shredded leaves added to loose soil. This vine is rugged: drought-tolerant and cold-tolerant. Care is minimal, including trimming to guide the growth or to remove frost damage. Although some people describe wisteria flowers as purple, TN Nursery explains to customers that they are usually closer to blue with a slight tinge of purple. Where to Plant Wisteria Plants Wisteria is a prolific bloomer in the last weeks of spring. It might take two seasons or so for you to see them on full display, but these abundant, lush flowers are well worth the wait! Wisteria will grow to form clusters or thickets, creating dense foliage after blossoming. Here are three ways you can use this hardy plant: Create a privacy hedge: If you have close neighbors, install a tall support structure and plant wisteria to protect your privacy. Barrier hedge: Do you have pedestrians use your yard as a cut-through? Wisteria will grow into a thick barrier hedge. Cover an old, unsightly building: A wisteria plant can quickly cover an unattractive barn or shed--make it a charming, rustic focal point instead of a tear-down project. Wisteria prefers full sun or partial sunshine; it will tolerate shade, although you will not get profuse blossoms. The Graceful and Elegant Look of Wisteria The brown stem of wisteria will form into lovely, twisted shapes as they wanter into a vine. You can "train" it to grow straighter with some time and patience. Wisteria leaves are green and elliptical, growing in an alternative pattern. They are compound and grow in clusters of about seven to fifteen leaflets. Leaves are approximately six inches long. The flowers of the wisteria will stop you in their tracks with beauty. Tiny pea-shaped blue-violet flowers emerge in enormous, gracefully drooping clusters. They appear almost like delicate bunches of grapes. The scent is heavenly! Order Wisteria From TN Nursery Today Are you ready for a lovely vine that produces lush flowers and dense foliage? TN Nursery suggests you try wisteria--order yours today.

Pink Weigela (Weigela florida) Pink Weigela, Weigela Florida, is a long-blooming, stunningly handsome deciduous shrub in the honeysuckle family. Besides the name pink weigela, you might hear some refer to it as old-fashioned weigela. This plant has it all--a graceful shape, vibrant pink blooms, and an independent nature that is entirely undemanding. It grows in the cool to moderately warm USDA growing zones with little care once it establishes roots. This plant does not just bloom. Instead, it reblooms time and again throughout a single growing season. You will have gorgeous pink color for many weeks.  All it asks of a gardener is a nice sunny spot to bask in, a generous helping of fertilizer in the early spring before the shrub blossoms, a little water on the hottest days, and mulch to prepare for the winter cold. It really requires little else. Where to Use Pink Weigela in Your Landscape Pink weigela has many practical landscape applications, as follows: Hummingbird garden: The tiny, busy little birds love the tubular shape of pink weigela flowers--they will find them irresistible. Pollinator garden: Besides the hummingbirds mentioned above, bees, butterflies, and birds will gravitate to this species. Shade garden: This plant will perform well in partial sunshine, so use it in that somewhat sunny spot in your shade garden. Natural area: Brighten any natural space in your yard--pink weigela makes a lovely accent flower. Stand-alone specimen: This shrub is an excellent choice if you want to pick one bright, colorful plant to stand alone as a focal point in your landscape. Pink Weigela Is A Lovely Shrub in Both Color and Form Pink weigela is a beautiful shrub. Besides the bright pink, reblooming flowers, it has an elegant shape with stems that bend gracefully from the weight of the leaves and flowers. It is a natural and charming look. The leaves are oval-shaped, measuring under two inches long, light to medium green, and have toothy edges. They grow in an opposing pattern on the gray stem. In autumn, the leaves turn purple or burgundy. The pink flowers are vibrant--a true pink. They are trumpet-shaped, just over one inch, and abundant, stretching the entire stem. Order Your Pink Weigela From TN Nursery Today Pink weigela will light your garden with its vibrant color for many weeks in a single growing season. TN Nursery suggests this shrub for anyone who desires a reblooming species. Order today.

Lilac Shrub  Syringa vulgaris, the famous lilac, is a TN Nursery customer favorite shrub that blooms every spring across the cooler USDA plant hardiness zones in the United States. The species is a European native species originating in the Balkan region. Eastern European immigrants brought this favorite shrub to remind them of home. Americans quickly adopted the lovely lilac. Today, it is a common site across many gardens. The lilac shrub is a hardy, cold-tolerant species. Indeed, a long, cold winter helps it produce its vibrant springtime colors. The lilac's sweet, fresh floral fragrance announces the arrival of spring. Many gardeners plant it near an often-open window to enjoy the aroma as they air and freshen their homes in the springtime. How to Use the Lilac Shrub in Your Landscape Syringa vulgaris is lovely as a stand-alone specimen. However, it is also gorgeous when you put it to use in the following settings: Pollinator garden or butterfly garden: Springtime pollinators, such as butterflies and bees, will visit this shrub. Hummingbird garden: Hummingbirds love the elongated shape of lilac flowers. Cutting garden: The lilac produces showstopping flowers that bloom abundantly enough for cutting. Snip a few for an arrangement and enjoy the wonderful fragrance inside. Cottage garden: The lilac is a cottage garden favorite! After it blooms, the emerald foliage provides a lovely backdrop for your summertime cottage flowers. Lilac Shrub Produces a Gorgeous Favorite Flower Lilac shrubs grow to a maximum height of around sixteen feet and twelve feet in diameter. If you want a shorter shrub, you may trim it back--but only after the blossoms finish their colorful show! Leaves can be as large as six inches long and three inches wide, although they generally stay smaller. They form on sturdy stems in an opposing pattern, are heart-shaped, and bright emerald to dark green in hue. Lilac flowers are the real star of the show. Though only blooming for two weeks or so, they are worth the wait for that short window each spring. Each tiny flower has four long petals, forming a narrow tubular shape. Although fairy-sized individually, the flowers form on the end of stems in abundant, show-off clusters that blossom for about two to three weeks. Many colors of this shrub exist--TN Nursery blooms are a soft purple or lavender. Order Your Lilac Shrub From TN Nursery Today Gardeners from around the cooler USDA zones covet lilac shrubs for their stunning flowers and fantastic fragrance--order yours from TN Nursery today.

Pan & Plank Bird Feeder Kit Includes: 1 Plank 36" In Length 1 Pan 1 Gallon of Bird Seed Mix (You Choose What Type of Birds You Want To Feed) 4 Screws (use 2 to attach the plank to your railing and 2 to attach pan to end of plank) Assembly is super easy... It's also advised to drill a few small holes in the bottom of the feeder pan so the pan will drain when it rains or snows. * We sell about 40 of these per day. All wood is derived from yellow pine tree logs right on our nursery farm and cut from our sawmill and are made to order. Shipping will be 3-6 days after we receive your order. ************************************************************************************* If you want birds unlike anything you've ever seen, forget bird feeders that are difficult for birds to feast from. At TN Nursery, we have a pan and plank combo you can place on the fence or rail of your porch and watch the birds flock to it. We have a video attached with the pan on our front deck,  and we get to watch all types of birds flock to this simple pan and plank method that enables bird lovers to view them right off their deck or porch railing.  Our Bird Feeder Is Well Made, Engineered By Hand, and Will Last For Many Years We guarantee you that you will be amazed and never before will you see so many red cardinals,  wrens, finches, and other types of birds as you are about to experience them. Pan and Plank Feeder Was Invented By a Lynchburg Tennessee 86-Year-Old Man Living In The Heart Of Jack Daniels Area This idea came from an elderly 86-year-old retired law officer living in Lynchburg, TN. He is an avid bird watcher, and we visited his home and were amazed at the red birds flocking to his pan and plank feeder.  The Resilience of The Feeder Pan Each pan is made from (weather-proof) galvanized steel with low sides, so homeowners can attach this to their decks or porch railings and see a bountiful supply of birds. The Plank Is Cut From Pine Tree Logs On Site The plank is made from yellow pine wood 1x4"x36". It is long enough to put on the railing so the birds will not spill seeds on your deck. Dennis saws each one of these planks by hand. It's not some plastic piece that will break off quickly; this is hand sawed from pine logs.   SEE OUR VIDEO OF BIRDS FLOCKING TO THIS FEEDER KIT https://youtu.be/78XVXqeS8NQ  

Red Cherokee Chief Dogwood Tree Red Dogwood Tree: Over twenty species make up the Cornus genus, including the red dogwood tree. This majestic ornamental deciduous tree heralds the welcome arrival of warm spring weather in the moderate USDA growing zones. This stunner is a TN Nursery staff favorite. The red dogwood tree will reach a mature height of twenty to thirty feet, making it tall enough to provide shade without overshadowing the entire yard. Gardeners covet the red dogwood tree for the wildly colorful spring blossom, a dazzling hue of pin-red that steals every heart. Besides showing off flamboyant blooms, the tree is drought-tolerant once established, making it perfect for those who sometimes have watering restrictions. It's also cold-tolerant and able to withstand short bouts of frigid temperatures. Where to Plant the Red Dogwood Tree in Your Yard The red dogwood tree is a sun lover who wants to bask in the sunshine on those first warm spring days. The sun helps it produce those showy flowers early in the growing season; that sunny spot is a must. It is an excellent ornamental that can be an understory tree near taller species, provided it does receive adequate sunshine. It can also be a focal point anywhere you want a beautiful showpiece for your yard. It likes fast-draining, woody soil. When you plant your seedling, de-compact the soil, amend it with some hardwood mulch or compost and give it an inch of water per week. Once its root system strengthens, a red dogwood tree will require little care from you except twice-yearly fertilizing (spring, after blooming and fall) and mulching around the base to protect the roots from the winter cold. The Majestic Look of the Red Dogwood Tree A central trunk breaks off into multiple graceful, sturdy branches with attractive light brown bark. In the spring, the buds are among the first signs of warm weather. They open up into showy, four-petalled flowers that can measure as large as four inches across. Some describe the shape as a cross shape. The red dogwood tree's blossoms are jewel-toned pink-red and unmatched in beauty. The leaves arrive after the flowers fade, bright green, oval, and up to six inches long. The canopy is beautiful. Order Your Red Dogwood Tree From TN Nursery TN Nursery ships freshly dug plants on-demand from our customers--order your red dogwood tree today.

White Princess Dogwood Tree White Princess Dogwood Tree: The white dogwood tree is one of twenty species that make up the majestic Cornus genus. This stunning ornamental deciduous tree blooms early, brightening the warm spring weather in the moderately warm USDA growing zones. TN Nursery staff suggest this tree for anyone who wants a tree with abundant early-season flowers. The white Princess dogwood tree grows to a mature height between twenty and thirty feet. That relatively small height makes it perfect for even a smaller yard. Many gardeners love the white dogwood flower for its classic, pristine white early-season show. Furthermore, they know this species is cold-tolerant to the winter chill and drought-tolerant once it takes root. How to Use the White Princess Dogwood Trees in Your Landscape The white dogwood tree is an early bloomer and craves the full sunshine on those earliest spring days. The most important key to successfully growing this species is a full-sun location. Plant the white dogwood tree as: A focal point in your rock garden or natural area To provide shade in a smaller yard An understory tree--just make sure it receives enough sunshine. When planting your white dogwood tree, ensure the soil is woody and fast-draining. It loves compost, shredded leaves, or hardwood mulch. It also needs approximately an inch of water each week in the early stages of growth. Once the roots establish and your sapling becomes stronger, you will only need to do routine maintenance. It needs fertilizer twice yearly (spring and fall), mulch to protect the roots in the winter, and occasional pruning to shape it up. The Striking Beauty of the White Dogwood Tree The white dogwood tree has a central trunk from which multiple sturdy branches emerge. They form an elegant shape. In the spring, the buds are among the first signs of springtime. The buds unfold into four-inch, four-petalled flowers that reach as large as four inches across. Some gardeners describe the petals as a cross shape. The white dogwood tree's blossoms are pure white and show the promise of the lazy days of summer ahead. The leaves form a good canopy of bright green, oval-shaped leaves. Order Your White Dogwood Tree From TN Nursery TN Nursery digs and ships out plants on-demand from our customers--order your white dogwood tree today.

Pink Princess Dogwood Trees Pink Princess Dogwood Trees: TN Nursery customers love our pink dogwood trees. These trees are part of the Cornus genus, which contains over twenty beautiful flowering dogwoods.  This North American native species is a deciduous ornamental tree that awakens early in the spring and shines in a show of glorious pink. Many gardeners adore pink dogwood trees for more than just their magnificent flowers--their size is ideal for a smaller yard or a decorative tree that will not grow too large.  Furthermore, this species is pest-resistant, cold-hardy, and drought-hardy. It is an unfussy forest species that looks after itself as it matures. Pink Dogwood Trees Are So Easy to Care For Once your pink dogwood trees strengthen, it will provide you with a stunning display of pink flowers in the springtime and a generous green canopy during the summer. Fall brings bright red or amber leaves. These pink dogwood trees require full sun. They make an early entrance, relying on the first warm sunshine of the early spring to awaken them for the season. Before you plant your pink dogwood trees, ensure you have well-draining soil--they don't like wet roots. De-compact the earth and mix in a generous helping of compost, hardwood mulch, or shredded leaves--they are a forest native that loves woodsy materials like these. Once mature, you must only provide routine care--fertilizer twice a year (spring and fall), pruning as needed, and a protective layer of mulch in the late fall. The Beauty of Pink Dogwood Trees Will Amaze You The pink dogwood tree has a sturdy but relatively small trunk and multiple eye-pleasing branches. The pink buds are among the earliest promises of the warmer days ahead during the late winter and first days of spring. Those buds will blossom into four-inch, four-petal flowers that form a stout cross shape, measuring almost four inches in size. Order Your Pink Dogwood Tree From TN Nursery TN Nursery digs each tree fresh and ships it right away to ensure premium plant health. Order your pink dogwood tree today.                                             

Coral Red Dogwood (Cornus sericea) Coral Red Dogwood: TN Nursery customers can’t get enough of Cornus sericea or coral red dogwood trees. The North American native species is a deciduous ornamental tree that flourished from Canada to the mid-south and midwestern states. Why do they love it? For its lovely display of white flowers in the late springtime or early summer.  Most gardeners adore coral red dogwood trees for more than just their prolific white flowers; they also enjoy the year-round color! The coral red dogwood’s attractive coral-colored stems enhance the lovely white blossoms. Those stems are bronze- to red during spring and summer and turn to an intense coral hue that provides wintertime color after the leaves fall.  Gardeners also enjoy the easy-to-care-for properties of the coral red dogwood. It is cold-tolerant, pest-resistant, and drought-tolerant. Once it matures, it will require almost no additional attention except during an extended drought. They flourish in the cool to moderately warm USDA growing zones.  Other Names for Cornus sericea  Cornus sericea has several common names, all referring to the same species:  American Dogwood Creek Dogwood Red Osier Dogwood Redstem Dogwood Red Twig Dogwood Redtwig Dogwood Red Willow Tatarian Dogwood Western Dogwood  Gardeners Find Coral Red Dogwood So Easy to Grow Once your coral red dogwood trees establish strong roots, they will give you a stunning display of enormous white flowers in the late springtime or early summer and an attractive green crown during the summer. When the short days of fall arrive, the leaves turn orange, bronze, red, or russet.  Before you plant your coral dogwood trees, find a full-sunshine spot with well-draining soil. They love moisture, but they do not tolerate wet roots. De-compact the ground and scoop in a generous amount of organic woody materials. Mulch, peat moss, or leaf litter all work well.  After the coral red dogwood achieves maturity, you will only need to fertilize it twice yearly, prune it as needed, and mulch around the base to insulate it in the late fall.  You Will Enjoy The Immense Beauty of the Coral Red Dogwood  Coral red dogwood trees have sturdy but relatively small trunks and slender but sturdy, upright branches and stem.  The blossoms are creamy white. They appear as significant, singular flowers but are massive clusters of tiny flowers. Each individual bloom consists of four flat petals and a green or yellow middle.  Order Your Coral Red Dogwood Tree From TN Nursery  Coral red dogwood tree is perfect for year-round color; even when the leaves drop in the fall, the colorful stems create a warm wash of color. Order yours from TN Nursery today.

Red Osier Dogwood (Cornus sericea) Red Osier Dogwood Trees: TN Nursery customers adore Cornus sericea, our red osier dogwood trees. The North American native species is a deciduous ornamental tree that puts on a fantastic display of white flowers in the late spring or early summer. Most gardeners adore red osier dogwood trees for more than just their magnificent white flowers--they love the year-round color. Their unique coral-to-red stems create an exciting color contrast that makes the blossoms even showier. The stems are bronze-red during spring and summer and turn to intense coral for wintertime color after the season ends. Besides the colorful presentation, gardeners love the fuss-free nature of this forest native. It is pest-resistant, cold-hardy, and drought-hardy. It will look after itself as it matures with almost no extra care. They flourish in the cool to moderately warm USDA growing zones. Red Osier Dogwood Trees Are Super Easy to Grow Once your red osier dogwood trees strengthen, they will give you a stunning display of large white flowers in the latest weeks of the springtime and a lush green canopy during the summer. In the autumn, the leaves turn orange, bronze, or russet. Red osier dogwood trees require full sunshine. The leaves will make an early entrance each season. Thus, they need the warm sun of the early springtime to awaken them for the growing season. Before you plant your red osier dogwood trees, locate a place with well-draining soil, as they do not like wet roots. De-compact the ground and scoop in a generous helping of organic compost, wood mulch, or shredded leaf litter. The forest native species loves the organic wood contents. Once the red osier dogwood matures, you will only perform routine care--fertilizer twice yearly (spring and fall), pruning if needed, and an inch layer of a protective layer of mulch in the late fall. The Summertime Beauty of Red Osier Dogwood Trees Is Impressive The red osier dogwood tree has a sturdy but relatively small in diameter trunk and multiple upright but graceful branches. The creamy white blossoms are large clusters of small (under a half-inch) flowers, each with four flat petals and green or yellow centers. When they form the groupings, they present as a large, fluffy single flower from a distance. Only when you observe up close, do you see the many small blooms. Order Your Red Osier Dogwood Tree From TN Nursery  TN Nursery digs each tree fresh and ships it to the customer immediately to ensure premium plant health. Order your red osier dogwood tree today.

Red Crepe Myrtle Red Crepe Myrtle: TN Nursery customers go wild over the red crepe myrtle--sell hundreds of our multiple colors of crepe myrtles each year. Red crepe myrtle will bloom during the mid-summer. The hue is a bright pink-red color. Once the blossoms appear, they continue to bloom for four to six weeks. The species is super easygoing, requiring little help from you once established. Give your sapling some fertilizer and a nice sunny spot, water it every few days, and watch it grow! Many people mistake the red crepe myrtle for a tree. However, it is a deciduous shrub, despite its twenty to thirty-foot mature height. America loves the red crepe myrtle! Although it's not a North American native species, it thrives in the warmer USDA growing zones, especially in the southeastern states. The red crepe myrtle is cold-hardy and heat-hardy, which may explain its prevalence in the upper south, with freezing temperatures in the winter and blistering summers. It's also resistant to pest damage, disease, and mildew. The Red Crepe Myrtle Is a Real Showstopper The eye-popping shade of vibrant red appears across the south during the peak summertime heat. That's when enormous clusters of dainty red florets open up, creating the illusion of a single, vast flower. When left alone, the red crepe myrtle has multiple upright branches that grow into an elegant, shrub-like shape. However, some gardeners will prune it during its first few seasons to encourage it to grow straight and tall to appear like a tree. The medium-hue green leaves are smallish, around two inches long, glossy, and oval. They are bountiful and create a lush, green canopy to provide a break from the summer sun. The bark is light in color with a slightly rough texture. It is not entirely smooth, nor is it rough. The bark renews yearly, sloughing away in the late summer and exposing a fresh layer. Those stunning red crepe myrtle flowers become a blessing for birds: one-inch or smaller brown pods open to release many seeds. Red Crepe Myrtle Is Attractive to Insects and Feathered Friends Pollinators find the vivid red blossoms highly attractive. You will likely witness pollinator insects--bees, moths, dragonflies, and butterflies--enjoying the nectar of your red crepe myrtle. After the worms and insects retire for the winter, birds will seek out your red crepe myrtle, cracking open those pods to enjoy much-needed sustenance. Order Your Red Crepe Myrtle From TN Nursery Today TN Nursery provides the healthiest red crepe myrtle shrubs, dug fresh before shipping. Place your order today.

Natchez Crepe Myrtle  Natchez Crepe Myrtle: While it can reach between twenty to thirty feet high, Lagerstroemia, or the Natchez crepe myrtle, is a deciduous shrub. It is a TN Nursery best-selling species, and we sell hundreds of crepe myrtles in a range of stunning colors every year. Natchez crepe myrtle will bloom during the mid-summer, providing fresh color after many other blooming trees finish flowering. We suggest you pair them with early-season flowering shrubs and trees. Lagerstroemia is a species native to Asia--specifically, Korea and China. However, Americans have long since adopted this shrub after falling in love with the outstanding and abundant blooms. Today, you will find it showing off in the warmer USDA growing zones. It enjoys immense popularity in the southeastern United States. Natchez Crepe Myrtle Offers Outstanding Beauty The abundant, creamy white flowers of the Natchez crepe myrtle decorate the landscape all across the south during the middle of summer. Dozens of tiny white flowers form in massive clusters, giving the appearance of a single giant bloom. The blossoms last for several weeks, making them highly desirable. The multi-branched shrub has graceful, slender branches that make a pleasing shape. During its early growth, gardeners often train it to grow taller to appear more tree-like. However, others leave it natural, allowing nature to take its course and develop a bushier look. Either way is correct--it depends on the gardener's preference. The medium-green oval leaves are small, measuring under two inches long. But many will develop, providing a lovely, shaded canopy. The bark is light and has a slightly rough texture. It renews by peeling during the summer, especially after the blossoms fade. Crepe myrtle flowers give birth to many inch-long brown pods containing many seeds. Natchez Crepe Myrtle Attracts Pollinators in the Summer and Birds in the Winter The beautiful, bright white blossoms are irresistible to pollinators. You will see bees, dragonflies, butterflies, and moths visiting your Natchez crepe myrtle. In the winter, any remaining birds will visit your Natchez crepe myrtle. The pods left behind by the flowers provide them with an abundant food source. This shrub is a significant nutritional source for birds after the insects and worms become unavailable in the winter. Order Your Natchez Crepe Myrtle From TN Nursery Today TN Nursery grows the healthiest, best Natchez crepe myrtles you will find--order yours today.

Pink Crepe Myrtle Pink Crepe Myrtle: It stands at just over twenty feet, but the pink crepe myrtle is, indeed, a deciduous shrub and not a tree. TN Nursery customers go wild over this species, and we sell hundreds of crepe myrtles in an array of vivid colors every year. Pink crepe myrtle will bloom during the mid-summer, providing true pink color after many other blooming trees finish their seasonal display of color. While the pink crepe myrtle is native to Asia--China and Korea--American gardeners love this shrub. What's not to love? It grows well in the warmer USDA growing zones; blooms for several weeks in the summertime; is mold-, mildew-, and disease-resistant. Finally, they are cold- and heat-hardy. They are prevalent in the mid-south, where winter weather is frigid, and summers bring scorching heat. The Pink Crepe Myrtle Will Steal Your Heart The eye-popping shade of pure pink adorns the landscape across the south during the peak heat. Large clusters of petite pink florets give the appearance of one enormous flower. The blooms last a month to six weeks, making them coveted by gardeners. The shrub has several upright branches with slight dips and curves that make a graceful shape. Some gardeners prune it during its early development to make it appear more tree-like. On the other hand, others allow it to follow its own course and form a bushier shape. The bright green oval leaves are small (under two inches long) but plentiful. They grow into a dense, well-shaded canopy. The bark is light and has a slightly rough texture--not entirely smooth, but also not rough. The bark sloughs off during the summer, especially after the blossoms finish their display. Those beautiful pink crepe myrtle flowers turn to an abundance of one-inch or smaller brown pods that provide many seeds. Pink Crepe Myrtle Attracts Wildlife Galore Pollinators find the breathtaking, bright pink blossoms irresistible. You will likely notice pollinating insects, like bees, moths, dragonflies, and butterflies, feasting on the nectar of your pink crepe myrtle. During the cold months of winter, wild birds rely on crepe myrtle pods for nutrition. You will see them working to crack open the pods and extract those seeds--it will be fun to watch. Order Your Pink Crepe Myrtle From TN Nursery Today TN Nursery grows the most vigorous and best of this species--order your pink crepe myrtle today.

Muskogee Crepe Myrtle Muskogee Crepe Myrtle: TN Nursery sells hundreds of crepe myrtles annually, but the hands-down customer favorite pick is the Muskogee crepe myrtle. The vibrant lavender to purple flowers provides luscious, vivid color that will brighten up the mid-summer landscape. The blossoms are long-lasting, displaying outrageous color for four to six weeks. Despite its height (up to thirty feet), the Muskogee crepe myrtle is a shrub, not a tree. Gardeners also love this shrub for its easy-care nature. All you will do when you receive your sapling is find a nice, sunny spot, fertilize it, and give it about an inch of water per week. Watch how fast it will grow! Why Gardeners Adore the Muskogee Crepe Myrtle For starters, the Asian native species is well-adapted for growing in the moderately warm USDA growing zones. It is a particular favorite of gardeners in the southeastern United States. It is also a resilient, healthy species. It's both cold-hardy and heat-hardy, which likely lends to its prevalence in the upper south, which experiences sub-freezing overnight winter temperatures and blistering heat during the summer. It's also resistant to pest damage, disease, and mildew. The Muskogee Crepe Myrtle Is Stunning Year Round The cheerful purple color spreads across the southeastern region during the peak summertime heat. That's when enormous clusters of dainty lavender to purple florets emerge. These large clumps of flowers create the look of a single, vast flower. If you don't prune it, the crepe myrtle has multiple upright branches that form a sprawling shrub shape. However, some gardeners choose to prune the shrub during its first few seasons, encouraging it to grow straight, tall, and tree-like The glossy, oval, two-inch green leaves are bountiful. They are numerous and thus create a lush and shady canopy. The bark is light gray, and while it's not entirely smooth, it is not rough, either. The bark sheds yearly, peeling from the trunks in the late summer. Those stunning red crepe myrtle flowers become a blessing for birds: one-inch or smaller brown fruits that will release many seeds. Muskogee Crepe Myrtle Attracts Songbirds and Insects Pollinating insects find the lovely purple blossoms highly attractive. You will almost certainly see many species--bees, moths, dragonflies, and butterflies--enjoying the nectar your Muskogee crepe myrtles provide. After worms and insects retire for the winter, birds have difficulty finding sustenance. Those brown fruits are an ideal food source. Watch the birds flock to your crepe myrtle to open the pods and feast on those seeds. Order Your Muskogee Crepe Myrtle From TN Nursery Today You will be satisfied when you order your Muskogee crepe myrtle from TN Nursery--we pride ourselves on supplying our customers with the most vigorous plants. Purple Crepe Myrtle Purple Crepe Myrtle: Despite its up to twenty-foot height, Lagerstroemia, or the crepe myrtle, is a deciduous shrub. It is a TN Nursery gardener's favorite--we sell hundreds of crepe myrtles in myriad colors every year. They bloom during the mid-summer months when most flowering trees have finished blossoming for the season. That makes them perfect when paired with earlier-season bloomers. Lagerstroemia is a species native to Korea and China, but American gardeners have since adopted the use of this shrub thanks to its extraordinary and abundant blossoms. Today, you will find it showing off in the warmer USDA growing zones, especially in the southeastern states. Purple Crepe Myrtle Offers Outstanding Beauty Lush, profuse lavender to purple blooms dot the landscape throughout the south in the summer months. Dozens of tiny purple florets comprise a large, appear like one enormous flower. Besides the gorgeous blooms, the crepe myrtle has other intriguing characteristics. The multi-branched shrub has lovely branches with slight dips and turns. It creates a beautiful silhouette. When the shrub is young and growing, gardeners can train it to grow tall and straighter or let it meander into a more natural state. Neither option is right or wrong. That boils down to preferences. The leaves are a perfect medium green hue, oval, and under two inches long. Shrubs become thick with these lovely leaves, providing welcome shade from the summer heat. The canopy is wide and spreading. The bark is light and has a slightly rough texture. It renews by peeling during the summer, especially after the blossoms fade. Purple Crepe Myrtle Will Nourish Wintertime Birds Crepe myrtle flowers give way to brown pods under an inch in size, each containing dozens of seeds. As the leaves change and drop in the autumn, the pods stay on the branches. Cardinals, finches, and other wintertime feathered friends will crack open the pods and eat those seeds. These pods are a vital food source, as insects, worms, and other nutritional sources are unavailable. Order Your Purple Crepe Myrtle From TN Nursery Today TN Nursery grows robust purple crepe myrtles--order yours today, and we will dig and ship it to you.

Purple Hibiscus Syriacus Purple Hibiscus Syriacus: A beautiful specimen with a maximum reach of about twelve feet and a spread of eight feet, the Purple Hibiscus Syriacus is a stunning woody shrub. It can liven up any sunny location in your landscape. The Purple Hibiscus Syriacus is an Asian native shrub, but it is well-suited to the middle USDA growing zones in the United States. It is unfussy about soil quality and doesn't even mind clay, sand, or even a few rocks--as long as the water drains well. Purple Hibiscus Syriacus is moderately drought-tolerant. It can withstand short dry spells with occasional watering. Other Common Names for Purple Hibiscus Syriacus This species, regardless of color, also carries other common names, including the following: Hibiscus Rose of China Rose of Sharon Rose-of-Sharon Shrub Althea Despite the nickname Rose of Sharon, this species has no relation to roses. Pollinator Species Love the Purple Hibiscus Syriacus Pollinator insects, like butterflies and bees, along with hummingbirds and songbirds, will visit your Rose of Sharon. The insects and hummingbirds will find the bright purple and scarlet irresistible. On the other hand, ground-feeding birds will seek refuge from threats in the profuse foliage. One animal that does not love Purple Hibiscus Syriacus is the deer. They'd prefer to find something less fragrant to eat and will only consume your hibiscus as a last resort. Purple Hibiscus Syriacus Is an Incredibly Beautiful Shrub The main attraction of the Purple Hibiscus Syriacus is the abundance of flowers that appear in the middle of summer. In warmer growing zones, the blossoms might continue into the latest days of fall. The flowers can be as large as four inches with two layers of five crepe-like petals. Most blooms last for one day, and a fresh flower appears quickly behind it. The lavender-to-purple petals contrast against a tinge of scarlet in the inner part of each petal and a yellow or spring-green center. The foliage of this shrub is also head-turning. Glossy, dark green leaves have coarse toothiness around the edges. They alternate along the stem, fuller at the bottoms of the branches and thinning slightly near the tips. Order Your Purple Hibiscus Syriacus from TN Nursery Today TN Nursery suggests Purple Hibiscus Syriacus for anyone who wants a classic beauty of a shrub in their garden. Order from TN Nursery today.

Red Hibiscus Syriacus Red Hibiscus Syriacus: This is a classic garden species with a maximum reach of about twelve feet and a width of eight feet. Simply put, the Red Hibiscus Syriacus is a charming woody shrub. It can add vivid color to any sunny location in your landscape. The Red Hibiscus Syriacus is an Asian native species. However, it is well-adapted to the mid-range USDA growing zones within the United States. It cares little about soil quality and will tolerate different mediums--clay, sand, or even a few rocks. However, it prefers a spot that drains quickly. Red Hibiscus Syriacus is somewhat drought-tolerant. Give it a little water during dry spells, but it will survive in between and bounce back from any stress. Other Common Names for the Red Hibiscus Syriacus This species, when referring to red or another color, also carries other common names, including the following: Hibiscus Rose of China Rose-of-Sharon Rose of Sharon Shrub Althea This species has no connection to roses, despite the nickname Rose of China. Red Hibiscus Syriacus Will Draw Wildlife to Your Yard Pollinator insects, including bumblebees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, will be unable to resist the radiant red blossoms on your Rose of China. Besides the nectar attracting those visitors, ground-feeding birds may take cover in your hibiscus shrub when they need to hide from predators. However, one animal does not prefer the Red Hibiscus Syriacus--the whitetail deer. Deer seem to find the fragrance of hibiscus flowers too floral so that they will snack on it only as a last option. Red Hibiscus Syriacus Is a Gardener's Favorite Species Prolific flowers appear on the Red Hibiscus Syriacus by the middle of summer. In the warmest climates, the blossoms might continue well into the autumn. The flowers are large, intense coral-red, up to four inches, and showy. They have a lovely double layer of five velvety petals. The flower's center is golden yellow or orange, creating a stunning, warm tonal effect against the red petals. Most often, the blossoms only live for one day, with a new replacement emerging right behind. The foliage of this shrub is beautiful. It features dark green, glossy leaves with coarse teeth around the margins—leaves alternate along the stem. Order Your Red Hibiscus Syriacus from TN Nursery Today TN Nursery suggests Red Hibiscus Syriacus for anyone who wants a bold red-flowering shrub that blooms in the last half of summer and into the fall. Order from TN Nursery today.