(Northern Red Maple, Red Maple)

A little known cultivar one of the most widespread North American maples, 'October Brilliance' unfurls its leaves relatively late in spring, when damaging frost is less likely. Said to be of dense and compact habit, it has three-lobed or weakly five-lobed, mid-green leaves with paler undersides. The foliage turns orange or red in fall. Conspicuous red flowers appear in late winter and early spring. This male cultivar produces no seed. Winter interest is provided by stark gray bark that is smooth...

(Northern Red Maple, Red Maple)

What a punch of color this tree offers in autumn! The high performing ‘October Glory’ has a rounded to oval-shaped canopy when mature. It was first introduced in the early 1960s and was once patented under the number PP2116.

This tall, deciduous tree produces tiny clusters of red-hued flowers along its branches in spring. These mature into red helicopter-like fruits called samaras. From spring to summer 'October Glory' offers glossy rich green leaves, which turn to vivid shades of orange-red...

(Northern Red Maple, Red Maple)

Red Sunset red maple is a very popular shade tree with its glossy green, lobed leaves that reliably change orange and red each fall. This tall, deciduous tree is pyramidal in form when young, but becomes upright and rounded at maturity. The red flowers appear on the red twig ends in early spring. Its samaras, or two-winged seeds, are often reddish in color.

North American in origin, 'Red Sunset' is adapted to a wide range of soil types and topographies, including wet sites. Acidic soil tends...

(Northern Red Maple, Red Maple)

A narrowly conical selection of one of the most widespread North American maples, 'Scanlon' was introduced by Scanlon Nursery of Ohio in about 1954. It is often confused in commerce with the similar 'Bowhall,' from which 'Scanlon' originated. Said to be denser and neater in habit than 'Bowhall,' 'Scanlon' has three-lobed or weakly five-lobed, mid-green leaves with paler undersides. The foliage turns bright orange or red in fall. Conspicuous red flowers appear in late winter and early spring, followed...

(Red Maple, Tricolored Red Maple)

Bearing showy foliage from spring to fall, 'Snow Fire' is a shrubby, slow-growing selection of one of the most widespread North American maples. Its three-lobed or weakly five-lobed leaves emerge brilliant rose-pink and mature to medium-green with white blotching. The foliage turns yellow or red in fall.

This deciduous large shrub or small tree is adapted to a wide range of soils and topographies. It best in locations with full to part sun and makes a colorful accent for lawns and mixed borders...

(Silver Maple, Silver Queen Silver Maple)

Silver queen silver maple is a fast growing large, open, shade tree with an upright habit that originates from eastern North America. Its medium green leaves have gray-green undersides and change to yellow in fall. This is a seedless selection, so it is less messy and will not seed in. Though adaptable to a variety of soils, this tree tends to be weak-wooded and may be subject to damage during storms. Silver maple is most commonly planted as a shade tree in large open areas.

(Chalkbark Maple)

A scaled-down version of sugar maple (Acer saccharum), chalkbark maple is a small, upright, oval to rounded deciduous tree native to the Southeast United States. The leaves are medium green with downy undersides, turning brilliant orange-red in fall. The young branches and upper trunk are light gray.

Chalkbark maple does well in partial shade or full sun and prefers well drained soil. Use it where a full-size sugar maple would be too large, such as in a small yard or under power lines.

(Appleblossom Yarrow, Hybrid Yarrow)

'Appleblossom' displays a profusion of large, rose pink flowerheads on vigorous, compact plants throughout summer. Bred in Germany, this hybrid is a member of the popular Galaxy Series, which were developed by crossing common yarrow (Achillea millefolium) with the yellow-flowered Achillea ‘Taygetea’. It forms a healthy clump of fine, ferny, green foliage which spreads more politely than that of common yarrow. Its dense, flattened flower clusters are displayed on sturdy stems...

(Coronation Gold Yarrow, Hybrid Yarrow)

This big, beautiful yarrow displays large, flattened platters of golden yellow flowers which seem to float above healthy clumps of silvery, aromatic, finely divided foliage. The long-lasting flowers appear on tall, slender stems from late spring to early summer, and are attractive to butterflies. ‘Coronation Gold’ is thought to be a cross between the species Achillea filipendula and Achillea clypeolata.

Grow this easy, drought-tolerant perennial in full sun and well-drained...

(Hybrid Yarrow, Mary Ann Yarrow)

This lovely yarrow displays many flat-topped clusters of pale lemon-yellow flowers from late spring to midsummer. The blooms rise on slender, compact stems above spreading clumps of finely divided, fernlike, silvery foliage, and are attractive to butterflies.

‘Mary Ann’ grows easily in full sun and well-drained soil of average fertility. Faded flower stems may be cut to the ground after blooming to maintain a neat appearance. Yarrow is suitable for mixed borders and cottage-style gardens,...