GREENBRIER NURSERIES 
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA 
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SHADE TREES, continued 
Betula papyrifera. Paper-bark Weeping Birch. Of all the Birches, this has 
the whitest trunk, but the characteristic white bark is not evident until the tree 
becomes at least 3 to 4 inches in diameter. A very beautiful long-lived tree 
with a loose, graceful head. Each Each 
6 to 8 ft.$2 00 | 8 to 10 ft.$2 50 
CARPINUS caroliniana. American Hornbeam. Bushy tree 30 to 40 feet 
high; dark bluish green foliage which changes to scarlet-yellow in autumn. 
Fine hedge-plant. Each Each 
3 to 4 ft.$1 00 | 5 to 6 ft.$2 00 
4 to 5 ft. 1 50 | 6 to 8 ft. 2 50 
CELTIS occidentalis. Hackberry. A native tree to 100 feet with straight 
trunk and spreading, rather rigid or sometimes pendulous branches forming 
a handsome round top, with bright green foliage turning light green in 
autumn. Each Each 
6 to 8 ft.$1 00 
8 to 10 ft. 1 45 
.$2 00 
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum. Katsura Tree. While very slender when 
young, this develops into a beautiful tree of pyramidal form with heart- 
shaped leaves tinged purple in the spring, turning to light green during the 
summer, and changing again to a golden tint in autumn. 
Each Each 
5 to 6 ft.$2 00 | 6 to 8 ft.$2 50 
FAGUS sylvatica. European Beech. A compact, medium-sized tree with 
darker and glossier green foliage than the American variety. It is also some¬ 
what slower growing. In autumn the leaves turn brownish, retaining that 
color for a long time in the winter. A fine graceful tree for a specimen and 
also makes splendid windbreaks. Each 
4 to 6 ft. 
Each 
.$2 50 
6 to 
8 to 
8 ft. 
10 ft. 
.$4 
. 7 
00 
50 
F. sylvatica atropurpurea. Purple Beech. 
This makes one of the finest specimen trees 
we can have on our lawns. It is not only 
very symmetrical but is well clothed with 
foliage of a very pleasing deep bronzy purple 
in May and June which changes to a pur¬ 
plish green as the season progresses. Each 
4 to 5 ft.$5 00 
5 to 6 ft. 7 50 
6 to 7 ft.10 00 
FRAXINUS americana. White Ash. The 
American White Ash is a tall, broad-headed 
tree with dark green, rather narrow foliage. 
Useful for street use, specimen planting on 
the lawn or in parks. Each 
8 to 10 ft.SI 50 
10 to 12 ft. 2 50 
GINKGO biloba. Maidenhair Tree. A large 
tree to 120 feet, with a broad, branched 
head and fan-shaped cut or divided foliage. 
This makes an excellent lawn specimen, and 
because of its freedom from insect pests is a 
desirable street tree. The Ginkgo is the 
oldest tree in the world, being the only tree 
left over to us from a far prehistoric age. 
Each Each 
4 to 5 ft. .SI 50 | 8 to 10 ft.S3 50 
5 to 6 ft. . 1 90 | 12 to 14 ft. 6 50 
6 to 8 ft. . 2 50 | 
GYMNOCLADUS dioica. Kentucky Coffee- 
Tree. A tree 60 to 80 feet high, with thick 
branches and gnarled branchlets. This 
peculiar formation gives the tree an appear¬ 
ance of great age. It bears 
large red-brown pods up to 
10 inches in length. An in¬ 
teresting specimen. Each 
5 to 6 ft.$1 25 
6 to 8 ft. 2 00 
Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair Tree) 
KCELREUTERIA paniculata. Goldenrain- 
Tree. A tree 25 to 30 feet high, bearing 
large panicles of yellow flowers in July. 
Makes a desirable specimen when planted 
in full sunlight. Each 
5 to 6 ft.$1 50 
6 to 8 ft. 2 25 
LIRIODENDRON Tulipifera. Tulip-Tree. 
A lovely tree to 150 feet, with greenish yel¬ 
low, tulip-like flowers in June. The bark is 
smooth and dark gray. Leaves are of a 
bright green color and are as square across 
the ends as if cut off by a pair of shears. See 
illustration on page 25. Each 
6 to 8 ft.$1 50 
8 to 10 ft.2 00 
LIQUIDAMBAR styraci- 
flua. Sweet Gum. A pyram¬ 
idal tree to 100 feet, grow¬ 
ing in swampy places. The 
foliage turns to a bright 
scarlet in the early autumn, 
making it one of the most 
spectacular trees. Does well 
near the seashore. Each 
6 to 8 ft.$1 50 
8 to 10 ft.2 00 
NYSSA sylvatica. Sour 
Gum. A tree 60 to 70 feet 
high, with wavy, inter¬ 
leaved branches which are 
very interesting in winter 
after the foliage drops. It 
is popular because of its 
bright scarlet autumn foli¬ 
age. Each 
4 to 5 ft.$0 50 
5 to 6 ft. 1 00 
6 to 8 ft. 1 25 
Betula nigra. See page 22 
Plant material specially se¬ 
lected at the Nursery will be 
sold at prices commensurate 
with the value of the specimen 
chosen, irrespective of the listed 
prices. 
Quercus palustris (Pin Oak). See page 25 
