Trees & Shrubs

Trees & Shrubs

Excitement and anticipation are the air of a new season.  The birds chirping, the sounds of outdoor activity everywhere!  At Van Wilgen’s we have that feeling every day and want to share it with you.  Our team in the nursery yard is here to make it happen. Whether you are looking to freshen up the front of your house, attract birds and butterflies, or just to get outside and dig in the dirt, we are here to help.

Please note, below is a sample of some of our favorite plants that we carry throughout the year, and not a representation of current inventory. To find out what’s in stock, pay us a visit or give us a call. We’re here to help.

Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac

Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac

Low-growing and fast spreading, this plant is a perfect low groundcover for banks, groupings, and poor soil areas. Fragrant yellow flowers bloom in April followed by red, pubescent fruit. Showy […]

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Yaku Princess Rhododendron

Yaku Princess Rhododendron

The bloom on this plant is so profuse it nearly obscures the plant! Opening an apple blossom pink in mid-May that fades to white, the flowers are held in ball-like […]

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Yaku Prince Rhododendron

Yaku Prince Rhododendron

Another excellent, compactly formed selection that cries out for wide landscape use. Mid-May bloom is heavy and attractive with a showy, dark pink color that stands out.

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Miyama™ Dolcemente Rhododendron

The gloss, deep green foliage on this compact, rounded plant is the perfect backdrop for when this selection’s fat buds open in mid-May. The show is unforgettable with bunches of […]

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Percy Wiseman Yak Rhododendron

Percy Wiseman Yak Rhododendron

A superb selection that possesses long, dark, glossy foliage, compact form, and peachy pink flowers. Bloom appears in mid-May and explodes into huge, globular trusses that just jump out at […]

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Gold Prinz Rhododendron

Gold Prinz Rhododendron

Gold Prinz’ is the new royalty of the few true yellow Rhododendrons out there. Rose pink buds open to wavy, golden-yellow flowers which open wide to show off the impressive […]

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Mist Maiden Rhododendron

Mist Maiden Rhododendron

‘Mist Maiden’ starts the season off with dark pink buds followed by single, long lasting flowers that start pink and slowly transition to pure white once they bloom in mid-May. […]

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Ken Janeck Rhododendron

Ken Janeck Rhododendron

One of the most admired of the Yaks with a thick cover of fawn indumentum on the lower leaf surface. Habit is low and spreading. Wide, pale pink florets edged […]

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Crete Rhododendron

Crete Rhododendron

This variety is a dense, compact beauty! Loads of felt-like beige indumentum on the foliage adds to the interest provided by a profuse early May bloom that starts dark purple-pink […]

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Sugar Puff Rhododendron

Sugar Puff Rhododendron

Compact form makes this ideal for use in smaller landscape spots. Tolerate wet soils better than other Rhododendrons. Showy red branch stems peek out from sparse foliage during flowering and add […]

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Skookum Rhododendron

Skookum Rhododendron

Crazy name, beautiful plant! Very dense, and compact, this selection is awash with so many bright red flowers in mid-May that you’ll wonder what happened to the foliage!

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