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.

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Blue Bird

Incredibly hardy, this fruit comes to us via Siberia so you can bet it stands up to harsh conditions! Late April bloom leads to vast quantities of long, deep blue […]

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Tulip Tree

Tulip Tree

One of the most upright and stunning eastern hardwoods. The Tulip Tree has a straight trunk with big showy flowers that pop from each branch. These blooms are yellow-orange in […]

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Slender Silhouette American Sweetgum

Slender Silhouette American Sweetgum

Many home landscapes shy away from planting our native American Sweetgum because of its messy fruit and its wide landscape footprint. ‘Slender Silhouette’ breaks down that barrier by producing far […]

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Spicebush

Spicebush

Every American Beauties garden should have a home for a plant this versatile and this easy to grow. Oval and upright, Spicebush is a perfect plant for grouping as a […]

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Ibolium Privet

Upright and densely growing, this selection features glossy green foliage and whitish flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. Black fruit follows in fall. Easy to grow and […]

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Cheyenne Common Privet

Cheyenne Common Privet

A fast growing, very cold hardy shrub for use in privacy screens and trimmed hedges. This shrub has dark green leaves throughout the growing season turning to a subtle yellow […]

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California Privet

California Privet

California privet is a large shrub with dense, semi erect stems that can reach up to 15′ high. It is one of the tried and true hedging plants with its […]

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Amur Privet

Amur Privet

A densely branched deciduous shrub, Amur Privet features handsome green leaves that may be semi-evergreen in mild climates. Creamy white flowers are followed by black berries that ripen in fall […]

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Burning Love Japanese Leucothoe

Burning Love Japanese Leucothoe

‘Burning Love’ boasts pointed foliage changing from crimson red as it emerges, to dark green when mature, and dark burgundy red from autumn till spring, when it reverts back to […]

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Rainbow Leucothoe

Rainbow Leucothoe

If ever there was an under appreciated easy-care shrub that gives throughout the year, this has got to be it. Evergreen, slow growing and deer-resistant, this versatile beauty will please […]

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Squirt™ Compact Leucothoe

Squirt™ Compact Leucothoe

This evergreen is dense and showy with its rich mahogany and copper-toned new growth that really stands out against the glossy, green leaves. Native bees love the nectar from the […]

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