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All trees and shrubs listed below are potted or balled and burlapped (B&B), branched, and nicely shaped. If windbreak / hedge plants are desired, see Windbreak page. Multi-stemmed trees shown by m/s. When carrying trees in an open pickup or trailer, please bring sheets or tarps to protect leaves and buds during travel.

All plants must be picked up in person at Blake Nursery in Big Timber, MT. Blake Nursery does not ship plants, or provide mail-order service.

Ornamental and Shade Trees

Height

Price

ALDER, Mountain: handsome native plant, oval form with multiple stems; excellent plant for natural landscaping; attracts birds; of interest year round - we especially like its winter aspect: reddish buds noticeable for their contrast to gray bark, catkins, and attractive small cones; thrives in moist soil, but not limited to it. (30 ft.)

4'	49.95
8’	85.95

ASH, Fallgold: outstanding cultivar of Black Ash native to Manitoba, Canada; seems ideal for Montana landscaping - extremely hardy, attractive shape, striking fall color, seedless, adaptable to many soil types; slower growing than green ash, but very steady; a Blake Nursery favorite. (50 ft.)

Prices for most Ash:
5'	55.95
8'	85.95
9'	95.95
10'	105.95
B&B	269.00
B&B	339.00
B&B	339.00

ASH, Foothills: new shade tree from Alberta, Canada, selected for its extreme hardiness - no tip dieback; resists sun scald; excellent shape needing little to no pruning; seedless.(40 ft.)

ASH, Mancana: attractive, seedless Ash selected in Manitoba, Canada for its drought tolerance; adaptable to many soil types; provides dense shade; striking yellow foliage in fall. (40-50 ft.)

ASH, Patmore Seedless Green: superior shade tree for Montana; improved seedless strain of Green Ash with round, symmetrical form; attractive shiny leaves; very hardy; steady performer in adverse conditions. (50-60 ft)

ASH, Prairie Spire: selected by North Dakota State U. for superior hardiness and survivability in adverse prairie conditions; seedless; deep green glossy foliage turns golden in fall. (50-60 ft.)

ASPEN, Quaking: excellent native tree for natural landscaping; delicate leaves "tremble" in the breeze; beautiful white bark; brilliant yellow fall color; extremely hardy and adaptable to soil types; needs ample water. (40-60 ft.)

Too many sizes and prices to list, from 3' to16',single and clump. Our supply is abundant early in the season.

ASPEN, Swedish: columnar form excellent for screening or narrow locations; slow growing and very hardy. (30-40 ft.)

BIRCH, Paper: beautiful white bark; multi-stem form; needs moist, well drained soil; very hardy. (40 ft.) See another picture

8' m/s	85.95
B&B	299.00

BlRCH, Water: multi-stemmed form with shiny, cinnamon red bark; leaves yellow to orange-red in fall; attractive year-round; this has to be one of our favorite trees; prefers moist soil; a Montana native. (25 ft.)

4'	49.95
5'	89.95
B&B	195.00
B&B	230.00

BUCKEYE, Ohio: hardy flowering shade tree with distinctive palmate leaves; vibrant fall color; performs best in deep, moist soil; grows beautifully in Big Timber area - one of our favorites, seldom found in nurseries in Montana; related to Horse Chestnut. (40 ft) See another picture

5'	89.95
B&B	269.00
B&B	319.00

CHERRY, Canada Red: attractive maroon-red foliage on this small, very hardy tree makes this a good substitute for red-leaved maples where hardiness is essential; white, fragrant flowers in spring and red fruits in summer; also available in shrub form. (20-25 ft.)

5' s/s	55.95
8' s/s	85.95
B&B s/s	210.00
B&B m/m	269.00

CHOKECHERRY, Amur: exceptional small trees with shite flowers followed by black berries birds devour; exfoliating golden bark beautiful in winter. (20-30 ft.)

7'	59.95
7' m/s	99.95

COTTONWOOD, Plains, Narrowleaf, Lanceleaf, and Black: hardy, fast growing upright trees native to Montana; dense foliage makes for excellent shade trees; superior choice for natural landscaping. (45-90ft). See also Cottonwood feature; for additional Cottonwoods see POPLAR hybrids.

4'	39.95
5'	49.95
8'	79.95
B&B	239.00
B&B	259.00
B&B	289.00

FLOWERING CRAB, Brandywine: spectacular tree - fragrant, double, deep pink flowers smother tree in spring; foliage dark green with burgundy overcast; vigorous grower. (20'). View other pictures: [ 1 ]

Prices for all flowering crabs:

5'	49.95
6'	59.95
8'	79.95
B&B	210.00
B&B	239.00
B&B	269.00
B&B	310.00

FLOWERING CRAB, Dolgo: this tree is a fabulous ornamental with large, pure white flowers and has the added attraction of producing brilliant crimson fruits ideal for jelly making; extremely hardy. (20-25 ft.)

FLOWERING CRAB, Donald Wyman: beautiful white flowers and showy, persistent, small red fruit; foliage glossy, dark green; highly rated for quality and disease-resistance; available in single or multi-stem form. (20').

FLOWERING CRAB, Kelsey: double, pink flowers and purple, persistent fruit; bronzy-green foliage; one of the hardiest and prettiest. (18')

FLOWERING CRAB, Pink Spires: upright branches form a narrow crown, ideal for confined space; profuse pink blossoms followed by small fruit; purplish-red foliage in spring, turning green-bronze in summer; extremely hardy selection from Saskatchewan. (15-20 ft.)

FLOWERING CRAB, Prairiefire: later blooming with true red blossoms, persistent fruit, glossy red bark beautiful in winter; spreading shape. (20')

FLOWERING CRAB, Radiant: single, deep pink flowers and bright red, persistent, small fruit; leaves lustrous reddish, changing to green. (20'). View other pictures: [ 1 ]

FLOWERING CRAB, Red Jewel: white flowers; red fruit that persists through winter; dark green foliage. (15')

FLOWERING CRAB, Red Splendor: very pretty tree with pink flowers and small, bright red fruit; no litter problem from fruit as it seldom falls off tree; very hardy. (15-20 ft.)

FLOWERING CRAB, Royalty: fruit and flowers dark red; new leaves reddish and turn purple with green undercast; truly a splendid tree; very hardy. (20')

FLOWERING CRAB, Selkirk: pink flowers and glossy foliage, red at first then turning bronze-green; fruits small and bright red; fire blight resistant and very hardy. (20 ft.)

FLOWERING CRAB, Spring Snow: this is the ideal tree for somebody who wants a profusion of flowers but no fruit; fragrant flowers are white and foliage is bright green; outstanding for its tidy, rounded shape. (15-18 ft.)

HONEYLOCUST: very graceful form with delicate leaves; spreading, open crown makes this tree, like all Honeylocusts, ideal for filtered sunlight, where light shade is desired; fast growing; thornless and mostly seedless. Imperial (35 ft.), Skyline (50 ft.), and Northern Acclaim (45').

7'	89.95
9'	109.95
B&B	259.00
B&B	299.00

LILAC, Dwarf Korean: profuse, fragrant, lilac flowers cover this amazing small tree; beautiful accent plant – a real show stopper! (5-6 ft.)

119.95

LILAC, Japanese Tree: large creamy white blooms in June; glossy foliage; a fabulous specimen plant and Blake Nursery favorite; very hardy and trouble-free; single and multi-stem forms. (20-25 ft.) See another picture

4' m/s	49.95
6' s/s	89.95
B&B	249.00
B&B	279.00

LINDEN, American: rapid growing, large and stately shade tree; fragrant yellow flowers; very hardy. (60-80 ft). For smaller yards try American Sentry. (40 ft.)

Prices for most Lindens:
8'	85.95
10'	105.95
B&B	269.00
B&B	299.00
B&B	339.00

LINDEN, Greenspire, Littleleaf and Shamrock: very tidy Little-Leaf Lindens with perfectIy straight trunk; spicy, fragrant flowers; make ideal street trees, as pruning is seldom necessary. (40-50 ft.)

LINDEN, Redmond: we're rather partial toward this distinctive cultivar - for years we've admired it thriving in Montana; tidy, pyramidal growth makes it an ideal street tree; attractive foliage turns bright yellow in fall; reddish stems appealing in winter; very hardy. (35-45 ft.)

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