Wilson’s Garden Center Specializes in Plants that Thrive in Central Ohio

Wilson’s Garden Center Trees & Shrubs Section

Trees and Shrubs are the backbone of your garden. They add structure, height, shade, and texture to the landscape and are major contributors to adding oxygen to our atmosphere.

Choosing the proper placement of these long-term plants is an important decision. We will work with you to put the right plants in the right places so that they maximize their effect at your home.

We make it easy for you to succeed! Our staff is always available to guide you in your choices. Take advantage of our free Quick Sketch Service that will get you going quickly on your landscaping projects. For the most favorable attention, call ahead for an appointment.

You will find our nursery full of healthy, robust trees and shrubs. We have the latest and best kinds for your satisfaction and enjoyment. Our trees and shrubs are guaranteed to grow .

Call before you come to make sure the plants you desire are currently in stock.

Six Steps to a Picture Perfect Landscape: Printable Format

	Think 4 Seasons You want your landscape to be interesting and beautiful in all seasons. This is accomplished by choosing plants which have features that are pleasing in each season. We will help you choose the right combination of plants that give you joy no matter when you walk your yard.
	Know how big your plants will grow Some plants look cute and cuddly in the nursery but grow into monsters in the wrong spot in your landscape. We specialize in plants that are easily managed and take very little care. Match up the right plant for your spot with our guidance.
	Repetition is not boring in the landscape To please your traveling eye, you need to have focal points in the landscape. To give you a sense of organization and serenity, repeat groupings of plants. Most plants look better in groupings of 3 or 5 or more and give more visual impact. Using the same mulch in all of your beds and plantings will help tie in the look of the landscape. Our knowledgeable staff can help you choose the proper groupings for a professional looking finish.
	Plant with Love We recommend using 1-2-3 when you plant. That means mix BUMPER CROP (enriched organic compost blend) in the hole, add MASTER START (starter fertilizer) in the bottom of the hole, and soak the root ball with ROOTMASTER (Rooting enhancer). We double the guarantee when you buy these ingredients and use them. Never bury the root ball above the top of the root ball. It is better to plant shallow and mulch the difference. Follow our Planting Guide instructions, and you will have success. You can print a planting guide from here or pick one up at the garden center.
	Add by taking away Trimming trees and shrubs encourages bushiness. Remove dead wood anytime. Prune spring blooming trees and shrubs immediately after they bloom. All others may be pruned in late winter. Prune back to a side branch so that there is no large stub. Fertilize trees and shrubs in very late fall or after they flower in spring.
	Rely on the advice of your Consultants at Wilson’s We want to partner with you so that your plants continue to thrive throughout the years. Never hesitate on stopping by and seeking advice about any particular problem you may be experiencing. The advice is free and helpful in keeping your landscape tip-top.

Did you know?

	One tree will absorb the carbon dioxide from four cars, every year.
	Shade trees can reduce utility bills for air conditioning by 15-50%.
	Healthy trees can add up to 15% to residential property values.
	In one year an average tree produces enough oxygen for a family of four, for one year.

11 Great New SHRUBS and TREES
	Cercis ‘Little Woody’	A graceful, compact tree with a vase-shaped canopy. Clusters of purple, sweet pea-like blooms in spring. Small, lightly crinkled, heart-shaped leaves have interesting yellow fall foliage.
	Cormus Kousa ‘Heart Throb’	Beautiful deep-rose pink Kousa Dogwood. Large dark green leaves. Red fruit. Beautiful fall color - deep red.
	Corylus ‘Red Majestic’	Cross between purple leaf corylus and ‘C contorta’. Red Maroon foliage in spring fades to maroon green in summer. Purple Catkins in late fall.
	Ginkgo ‘Jade Butterflies’	A dwarf, vase-shaped ginkgo with clumps of dark green leaves that look similar to a butterfly's wings.
	Ilex Pagoda	Small broadleaf. Slow growing evergreen holly. Great for rock gardens and other small scale plantings. Protect from frost.
	Juniper – Gold Strike	Spreading vivid yellow foliage the look softens with coral tones . Protect from scorching sun.
	Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea	Has creamy white flowers, changing to a soft pink and finally to a ripe strawberry-red as they mature
	Hydrangea ‘Incrediball’	Masses of large white flowers size of dinner plates comes out lime color and turns creamy white.
	Hydrangea ‘Vanilla Strawberry’	Large flower panicles emerge creamy white in mid summer, change to pink, then to straw-berry red on upright stems. Red color persists for 3-4 weeks.
	Physocarpus ‘Little Devil’	Deep burgundy foliage color, offset by button-like white-pink flowers in June. Trouble-free addition to any home or commercial landscape.
	Malus ‘Royal Rain Drops’	Superior disease resistance, adaptability, plus heat and drought tolerant. Magenta Blooms deep purple foliage with red fruit. All season appeal. Orange-red fall color.
	Acer ‘Shindeshojo’	Very showy in spring with bright pinkish red to crimson foliage. Leaves fade to green during summer, followed by red and orange fall color. Wind protection needed.
	Acer ‘Ryusen’	Excellent for narrow spaces. Bright yellow and orange fall color.

Japanese Maple Trees		Viburnum ‘Summer Snowflake’		Barberry Golden Ruby

Joan’s Top 10 Trees and Shrubs:
	Ivory Silk Lilac		Weeping White Pine		Green Velvet Boxwood
	Tricolor Beech		Rainbow’s End Alberta Spruce		Daphne Carol Mackie
	Limelight Hydrangea		Itea Little Henry
	Paperbark Maple		Maple Autumn Blaze

Royal Raindrops Crabapple		Japanese Maple ‘Shindeshojo’		Tricolor beech leaves		Weeping White Pine

Did you know?

To change the color of hydrangea blooms from pink to blue in the garden, add Hydra Blue to the soil monthly during blooming season. To change hydrangeas from blue to pink, add powdered lime to the soil. White flowered hydrangeas are not affected by these treatments.

Hydrangea Let’s Dance		Steve with Brandywine Viburnum

Lists of Plants for Special Uses:
	Deer Resistant Plants		Plants with Good Fall Color
	Plants for Deep Shade		Plants for Wet Areas
	Plants for Hedges		Plants that Tolerate Heavy Clay Soils
	Plants for Poor, Dry Soil

Did you know?

	Earth Day is April 22nd
	Arbor Day is April 29th

Useful Links for Information on Trees and Shrubs:

• Ohioline-Great horticultural information from the Ohio Cooperative Extension Service
• Great information from the Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association (ONLA)
• Fact Sheets from Virginia Tech
• Novalis Plants-cutting edge plants for the 21st Century
• Iseli Nursery-One of our favorite suppliers-world-class conifers
• Bailey Nursery-great tree and shrub supplier