A Taste of the Tropics: The Pawpaw!

Posted on March 1, 2016 by RutgersLN

Native to Eastern North America, the Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is a small tree that grows just about 25-feet at maturity. The tree requires part shade when it’s young, but as it matures can handle full sun. It is primarily found growing natively as an understory tree, and if you’re lucky to find it bearing fruit, it’s a fantastic treat! The fruit resembles young mangoes, has a creamy texture, and tastes like a mix of a banana, melon, and pineapple. Best of all, we are cultivating them on our farm, and young trees should be dug and available this season. Give us a call or check out our website for availability!

The Cornelian Cherry Dogwood – Cherry, or Dogwood?

Posted on February 17, 2015 by RutgersLN

The Cornelian Cherry Dogwood can take on either a tree or shrub-like appearance depending on pruning and placement, reaching a height of 25 feet with a 15 foot canopy. Though ‘cherry’ is in its name, it is in fact a dogwood and produces beautiful cherry-like edible fruit.

The bloom and color of the Cornelian Cherry Dogwood is very similar to Forsythia, blooming as early as March. There are many great qualities that make this tree ideal for our area. For one, it is tolerant of deer, clay soil, and the fruit attracts many different types of birds, making it great for the home bird watcher! Additionally, like many dogwoods, it can handle full to partial sun, making it a versatile choice for many landscapes. What’s more, we are growing these on our farm and they’ll be ready for you to see for yourself soon!

Naturally Adorned

Posted on September 15, 2014 by RutgersLN

Put away those holiday lights — these bejeweled

plants are deckedout for any occasion!

Columnar White Pine

This gorgeous evergreen exhibits classic and beautifully decorative cones in the fall. Elegant and slender in habit, this tree is great in a grouping or as an individual specimen, reaching a mature height of about 30′ tall, and 10′ wide.

Serbian Spruce

This majestic spruce produces compact cones of a deep purple hue. Combine that with a height reaching 50′ tall and 20′ wide, it’s not hard to see how this tree is a true show stopper.

Dragon’s Eye Pine

This slow growing, stripe-needled pine is another tree that’s two-fold ornamental. Vibrant alternating yellow and green needles truly illustrate its name, and light, creamy green cones are wonderful cool season highlights.

Arrowwood viburnum

This viburnum variety boasts showy white flowers in the spring which turn into super beautiful glossy blue drupes in the fall. This shrub reaches a mature height of about 8′ tall and 8′ wide, and attracts both birds and butterflies.

Blue Princess Holly

Bright, cheery berries adorn this deep, blue-green foliaged holly that reaches a moderate height of 10′ tall and 8′ wide. This is an excellent choice for a partially sunny spot that could use a little brightening up!

Cranberry Viburnum

This festive, fall-berried viburnum has a sweet lacecap bloom in the spring that attracts a host of friendly pollinators! Come fall, blooms burst into gemmed bright cranberry red clusters.

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