Specimen

A specimen tree is more than a plant—it’s a statement. Chosen for its architectural form, exceptional foliage, or unparalleled seasonal display, it serves as a garden’s crown jewel. Whether cascading, columnar, contorted, or colossal, the right specimen tree transforms a landscape from ordinary to extraordinary. One tree, planted well, can define a space for generations.

Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar (Hook Form) - Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca Pendula’

Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar (Hook Form) - Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca Pendula’

Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar (Serpentine) - Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca Pendula’

Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar (Serpentine) - Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca Pendula’

Dawn Redwood Amber Glow - Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Amber Glow’

Dawn Redwood Amber Glow - Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Amber Glow’

Golden Oriental Spruce - Picea orientalis _Aurea Spicata_

Golden Oriental Spruce - Picea orientalis 'Aurea Spicata'

White Spruce Conica - Picea glauca ‘Conica’

White Spruce Conica - Picea glauca ‘Conica’

Columnar Blue Spruce - Picea pungens Iseli Fastigiata

Columnar Blue Spruce - Picea pungens Iseli Fastigiata

Blue Atlas Cedar Horstmann (Dwarf) - Cedrus atlantica ‘Horstman’

Blue Atlas Cedar Horstmann (Dwarf) - Cedrus atlantica ‘Horstman’

Weeping Norway Spruce - Picea abies ‘Pendula’

Weeping Norway Spruce - Picea abies ‘Pendula’

Japanese Maple Orangeola (Weeping) - Acer pal dis ‘Orangeola’

Japanese Maple Orangeola (Weeping) - Acer pal dis ‘Orangeola’

Japanese Maple Tamukeyama (Weeping) - Acer pal dis ‘Tamukeyama’

Japanese Maple Tamukeyama (Weeping) - Acer pal dis ‘Tamukeyama’

Japanese Maple Viridis (Weeping - Green Leaf) - Acer pal dis ‘Viridis’

Japanese Maple Viridis (Weeping - Green Leaf) - Acer pal dis ‘Viridis’

Japanese Maple Rhode Island Red (Dwarf) - Acer palmatum ‘Rhode Island Red’

Japanese Maple Rhode Island Red (Dwarf) - Acer palmatum ‘Rhode Island Red’

Japanese Maple Bloodgood - Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’

Japanese Maple Bloodgood - Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’

Weeping White Pine - Pinus strobus ‘Pendula’

Weeping White Pine - Pinus strobus ‘Pendula’

Blue Spruce Baby Blue - Picea pungens ‘Baby Blue’

Blue Spruce Baby Blue - Picea pungens ‘Baby Blue’

Japanese Maple Coral Bark - Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’

Japanese Maple Coral Bark - Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’

Japanese Maple Seiryu - Acer palmatum var. Dis. ‘Seiryu’

Japanese Maple Seiryu - Acer palmatum var. Dis. ‘Seiryu’

Eastern Red Bud - Cercis canadensis

Eastern Red Bud - Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud Flamethrower - Cercis canadensis ‘Flamethrower’

Eastern Redbud Flamethrower - Cercis canadensis ‘Flamethrower’

Eastern Redbud Carolina Sweetheart - Cercis canadensis ‘Carolina Sweetheart’

Eastern Redbud Carolina Sweetheart - Cercis canadensis ‘Carolina Sweetheart’

FAQ Specimen Trees and Plants

What is a specimen plant?

A plant chosen as the point of focus in the garden. Oftentimes because of its noteworthy / unique characteristics.

Not more than most plants… water, water, water!

Do specimen trees increase property value?

“If you want to add value to your home – Spend money on trees and get it back triple” – Charlie Munger

We sure do! Stop by the nursery or give us a call!

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