Nursery News

The Eternal Appeal of Oaks is the top feature in April’s Tree Issue of Digger Magazine. Our own faith in the eternal appeal of oaks leads us to grow and offer one of the widest arrays of oak species and cultivars in the country. It’s also the reason why Guy Meacham, JFS New Plant Development […]

Spring equinox, the moment at which day and night are of equal length, is greeted around the world with much anticipation and fanfare. While many celebrated the advent of spring on March 20, we noted an equinox of a different kind here at the nursery. Shipping equinox, the moment at which the number of spring-shipped

The crescendo of crocus and dawning of daffodils tell us that our landscapes and nursery fields will soon light up with the bright colors of our many flowering trees. Spring is running late here, but the bright, sulfur-yellow blooms of Cornelian Cherry dogwoods are popping, trailed by the early-flowering plums and cherries, and the subtle

There’s no day like a snow day to admire trees with good bones. Sturdy trunks, open branch angles and dominant central leaders contribute to storm-resilient, long-lived trees. Cloaked in lush foliage throughout the growing season, the architecture of well-grown trees is best viewed in winter. Here at the nursery, storm resistant structure was accentuated by

Last week’s snowstorm that paralyzed traffic locally and throughout the metro Portland area inspired us to feature Sparkling Sprite® Crabapple today. The harder the snow fell on the sturdy little tree near our office entrance, the better it looked! By day’s end, it resembled a big, puffy snowball. Stout, stiff branches withstood the weight of

Planting can be challenging in a time of liner shortages when many of the “tried and true” species and cultivars are sold out or in short supply. Times like these can also be viewed as an opportunity to change up your product mix by trying varieties that are new or unusual, different from mainstream offerings,

Winter brings into sharp focus the elegant structure of our native deciduous trees. This pause in the growing season gives us pause to appreciate the unique growth habit and character of the leafy trees that cool us in summer. A winter ramble through world-renowned arboretums is the perfect opportunity to see and appreciate the growth

The 2023 winter trade show train is rolling down the tracks, with enthusiastic crowds meeting us last week at our first two of 12 stops on the winter circuit. Midwest reps Doug Danielsen and Roger Purcell, and Inside Sales rep Brigitte Norby reported excellent traffic and enthusiasm at the Northern Green Expo in Minneapolis. Down

Christmas is coming, with shipping season in hot pursuit – high time to follow Santa’s holiday advice. Make a list and check it twice to make sure you’re stocked up for spring planting and tree sales. Our “elves” are hard at work digging, grading, storing and allocating the harvest. Santa’s list includes several favorites including

We always take a tree walk or two when we attend national conferences. Many of the bare root and container liners sold to our customers are grown on to landscape-ready size and planted in big cities like San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, and New York City. Regardless of destination, each tree planted contributes to the beauty