Tree of the Month

July: Pixie-Cot Apricot Tree
The Pixie-Cot Apricot tree is a fantastic choice for home gardeners in Southern Idaho, especially those with smaller yards or looking for a manageable fruit tree. This compact, self-fertile variety is a recent introduction from Zaiger Genetics, bred specifically for...

June: Tri-Color Beech Tree
The Tri-color Beech is a stunning ornamental tree known for its unique variegated foliage—leaves that display deep purple centers edged in shades of pink, cream, and rose. While native to Europe, this slow-growing cultivar can thrive in Southern Idaho with thoughtful...

May: Yellowwood Tree
This ornamental tree is prized for its striking, fragrant white flower clusters that bloom in late spring, followed by bright green foliage that turns golden-yellow in fall. With its smooth gray bark and graceful branching, the Yellowwood adds elegance to landscapes,...

April: Japanese Pagoda Tree
Pagoda trees will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 25 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be...

March: Chinese Fringe Tree
This is a highly prized small tree with upright branches forming a dome shape. Soft green leaves back magnificent clusters of fragrant, fringe-like blooms.Plant Attributes: Light: Full sun, Partial sun Water: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. Size: Slow growing...

February: Green Vase Zelkova
This is a fast-growing, roundheaded tree in its youth, becoming moderate in growth in middle age and taking on a vaselike silhouette. It can reach up to 50 feet in height.Plant Attributes: Mature Size: 70-80' tall x 50-60' wide Localscapes: Tree, Perimeter Plant, Park...