5th Annual 2012 Branch Out Burlington! Tree Sale

For the fifth year in a row, Branch Out Burlington is offering bare-root trees at unbelievable prices. Trees are 5-6 feet and branched. These trees have sold out for the past four years. Please order early! Trees must be picked up at The UVM Hort Farm during the Annual Burlington Community Tree Nursery Planting, which takes place on Saturday May 5th, 2012 between 9 and 11:00 a.m.

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What is Bare Root Planting?

Directions for Bare Root Planting

Directions to the UVM Hort Farm

National Gardening USDA Hardiness Map

River Birch - Betula nigra

The cinnamon-colored, exfoliating bark of the River Birch is spectacular in the winter. Lustrous, medium-green leaves. Most borer resistant birch. Tolerant of both wet soils and dry summers. Medium to fast growth plant, prefer full sun. Grows to a height of 40 to 70 feet with a spread of 40 to 60 feet. Zone 4. 6 ft. $43

Adams Crab - Malus 'Adams'

Carmine buds open to gorgeous single pink blooms. New foliage emerges green with a red tint. Orange-red fall color with persistent bright red fruit providing winter interest. All fruit usually eaten by winter birds or robins in the spring. Highly rated for disease resistance. Grows to a height 25 feet with a spread of 20 feet. Zone 4. 6 ft. $43.

Japanese Tree Lilac - Syringa reticulata 'Snowdance'

Exceptionally heavy blooms. Snowdance flowers well annually. Large, fragrant panicles of creamy white blooms in June. This sterile variety produces no untidy brown seedheads. Lustrious, dark green foliage, attractive shelved branching. A pest and disease free lilac tree. It grows to a height of 18 feet and has a spread of 20 feet. Vase-shaped form, likes full sun. Zones 3-7. 5 ft. $43.

Brandywine Maple - Acer rubrum 'Brandywine'

Brandywine has a long lasting autumn color, gradually turning from red to a brilliant reddish purple. A medium sized shade tree with an oval crown and significant leaf hopper resistance. Only produces male flowers thus, no fruit or seedlings. Adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions. Grows to a height of 25 feet with a spread of 12 feet. Zone 4. 6 ft. $43.

Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn - Crataegus crus-galli inermis

Excellent small tree with a rounded, horizontal habit. White flowers appear in spring, followed by red fruit which attracts birds. Foliage is dark glossy green, turns to bronze-red in fall. Exfoliating bark provides winter interest. Drought resistant with no serious pest problems. Prefers full sun, moderate growth, long life span. Grows to a height of 15 to 25 feet with a width of 15 to 25 feet. Zone 4. 6 ft. $43.

Reliance Peach - Prunus persica 'Reliance'

The hardiest yellow-fleshed freestone peach available. Medium sized, roundish, yellow-fleshed peach. Has a rather dull blush over green-yellow color. Flesh is bright yellow, rather soft and juicy. Flavor is fair. Self pollinating. Grows to a height of 18-20 feet. Zone 5. 6 ft. $43.