Successful wildlife habitats must include the essentials needed to sustain the life within them including food, water, and shelter. An important part of a wildlife habitat is plants, shrubs, and trees, all of which work to provide protection, shelter, and food, for wildlife. Every animal species requires different types of food to survive depending on… Read more »
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Understanding the Larch Tree
At Cold Stream Farm, we offer a diverse selection of trees and shrubs that, we believe, hold the potential of seriously beautifying wherever they are planted. Each tree has its own set of unique qualities that provide something different to our clients and this week, Cold Stream Farm is highlighting the Larch tree. With the… Read more »
Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)
***SPRING PLANTING RECOMMENDED – Mulch over 1/4” with woodchips or leaves. Keep from drying out. Latin name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Zones: 2-7 Common names: bearberry, kinnikinnick, sandberry, red bearberry, bilberry, bear’s grape, barren myrtle Mature height: 0.5 – 1 ft high/ groundcover up to 5 ft. spread Soil/Climate: Prefers sand or well drained gravelly light loam. … Read more »
Northern Bayberry (Myrica pensylvanica)
Latin: Myrica pensylvanica Zones: 4-6 Other common names: northern bayberry, bayberry, candle-berry Mature Height/spread: 3-8 ft. Its growth habit is upright, with a rounded top and forms a fairly dense shrub. Its size varies. An average height is about 8 feet without pruning. Plants will develop a spread equal to their height. Minimal pruning will control it well…. Read more »
Norway Spruce (Picea abies) – 2-3′
Latin: Picea abiesZones: USDA 2–7Other Common Names: European Norway Spruce, Common Norway SpruceMature Height: Typically 50–80 ft tall in landscapes, but capable of exceeding 120 ft in ideal native conditions; 25–35 ft spreadSoil/Climate: Grows best in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soils; thrives in full sun; withstands cold, wind, and heavy snow loads; not… Read more »
Norway Spruce (Picea abies) – 18-24” (2-2)
Latin: Picea abiesZones: USDA 2–7Other Common Names: European Spruce, Common SpruceMature Height: 50–80 ft tall (can exceed 120 ft in native range), 25–35 ft spreadSoil/Climate: Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soils; full sun; tolerant of cold winters and wind; less tolerant of prolonged drought or extreme heatNotes: Large, fast-growing evergreen with a conical form… Read more »
Red Pine (Pinus resinosa)
This plant is restricted for shipment to CA, ID Latin Name: Pinus resinosa Common Name: Â Norway pine, hard pine, pitch pine Zone: 2-6 Mature Height: Red Pine is a coniferous evergreen tree known for its tall, straight growth, reaching heights of 50 to 100 feet and widths of up to 30 feet, with a trunk… Read more »
Concolor (White) Fir (Abies concolor) – 18-24” * Spring Only *
Latin: Abies concolorZones: USDA 3–7Other Common Names: White Fir, Colorado White FirMature Height: 40–70 ft tall, 20–30 ft spread (can exceed 100 ft in native range)Soil/Climate: Prefers deep, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soils; tolerates a range from dry slopes to moist conditions; full sun to light shade; highly tolerant of cold winters and moderate… Read more »
Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea) – 18-24” * Spring Only *
Latin: Abies balsameaZones: USDA 3–5 (sometimes 2–6 in optimal conditions)Other Common Names: Balm of Gilead Fir, Northern BalsamMature Height: 45–75 ft tall, 20–25 ft spreadSoil/Climate: Prefers cool, moist, acidic soils; thrives in full sun to partial shade; tolerates cold, harsh winters; poorly suited to hot, dry climatesNotes: Symmetrical, spire-shaped evergreen with aromatic foliage and smooth… Read more »
American Larch (Larix laricina)
Sorry, we can not ship to CA or Canada. Latin: Larix laricina Zones: 2-5 Other common names: Tamarack, eastern larch, hackmatack Mature Height/spread: 40-80 ft. high/ 15-30 ft. spread in ideal conditions. Soil / Climate: Grows in most soils including clay and limestone. Does best in moist, but well drained soils. Shade tolerant. Tamaracks are… Read more »
Pyramidal Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis & Pyramidalis)
Latin: Thuja occidentalis “Pyramidalis” Other common names: northern white-cedar, American arborvitae, arborvitae, eastern white-cedar, white-cedar, swamp-cedar Mature Height: 40-50 ft. Soil / Climate: limestone soils, moist, boggy areas. Tolerant of acidic and alkaline soils. Generally quite adaptable and tolerant once established, full sun. Partial shade is tolerated but plants become thin, open and much less… Read more »
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