Conical to spreading deciduous tree, with shaggy red-brown to gray bark. Diamond-shaped, glossy dark green leaves turn yellow in the fall. Bears yellow-brown male catkins in early spring. 60 feet tall, 40 feet wide. Native to Eastern U.S.

Narrow, conical tree with warty, branchlets and white, peeling bark. Rough, dark cracks on trunks are characteristic of older trees. Leaves are green, toothed, diamond shaped and turn yellow in fall. Males bear tan colored catkins in early spring. This […]

Upright, hairless to hairy perennial ideal for mixed border or groundcover. Leaves are oval to oblong, scalloped, wrinkled, and veined. Spikes of red-purple, pink, or white flowers are borne on erect stems from early summer to early fall.

‘Green Sea Kale Beet’, also known as ‘Sea Kale Beet’, or ‘Green Chard’ is an heirloom variety which was most common in the 18th century kitchen garden. Stems are white, 1.5 inches wide, and short. Leaves have a spreading habit, […]

Chard is a biennial which can usually be cropped for a long season before bolting in its second year. In mild climates the plants should crop right through the winter. Once through its early development, it survives well in water-wise […]

‘Spinach Beet’, also known as ‘Perpetual Spinach Leaf Beet’ Chard, is an heirloom variety. This variety is especially thirsty, but will yield well if well fed. Leaf miners can be a problem, but starting the plants early will help, as […]

‘Sangria’ is an open-pollinated variety, generally ready for harvest 55 days after sowing. This beet is one of the most bolt-tolerant available, so it does well in hot climates or in largely fluctuating temperatures. Can be harvested either as baby […]

‘Red Crapaudine’ is an heirloom variety known from as early as the 17th century. The outer skin of this beet resembles tree bark both in texture and ease of removal. The bark allows the beet to overwinter in the ground […]

‘Red Castelnaudary’ is an heirloom beet whose root grows like a carrot, up to 12 inches long. The root has a fine, delicate flavor, and can be grown either red or yellow. It cooks and slices easily. This variety thrives […]

‘Perpetual Spinach Leaf Beet’, also known as ‘Spinach Beet’ Chard, is an heirloom variety. This variety is especially thirsty, but will yield well if well fed. Leaf miners can be a problem, but starting the plants early will help, as […]