Some of our favorite plants for the season!
Spotlight Plants
Ruby Spice Summersweet
Common Name: Ruby Spice Summersweet, Sweet PepperbushBloom Time: Mid to late summer (July–August)USDA Zones: 3–8Mature Size: 3–5 ft tall × 3–5 ft wide Introduction When summer heat peaks and many spring-blooming shrubs have faded, Ruby Spice® Summersweet steps into the spotlight with its fragrant, rosy-pink flower spikes. This Proven Winners® introduction elevates the classic North American native Clethra alnifolia with bolder color and a more compact, rounded habit. Perfect for South East Wisconsin’s humid summers and cold winters, Ruby Spice® delights gardeners with irresistible fragrance—think honey and spice—and continuous bloom that attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Whether you’re refreshing a foundation planting or creating a sensory border, this versatile shrub brings both beauty and function to the midsummer garden. Origins and Description Native to the wetlands and...
Recycling Xmas Tree Ideas
When the holiday season comes to an end there are many ways to upcycle and utilize the tree. If you live in an area where it is permitted the tree can be placed outside and left. Local wildlife will use it as a shelter from the winter wind and freezing temperatures....
CANAAN FIR
If you like Balsams and Frasers but cannot choose between the two, then you are in luck! The Canaan Fir exhibits traits from both, which makes this a truly magnificent tree for the holiday season. With the coveted aroma and smaller, lighter trunks of the Balsam and...
BALSAM FIR
The most superb Balsam Fir you can find, and our #1 selling tree, comes directly from Hanuer’s Tree Farms in Shawano, “Growers of Wisconsin State Champion Balsam Fir”. The authentic balsam aroma makes this one of most fragrant of Christmas trees. Sturdy branches with...
FRASER FIR
With its vibrant color, medium size trunk, and firmer branches for hanging those heavier ornaments, the Fraser Fir has become a popular choice amongst Christmas tree varieties. This year Heritage Hill Nursery will be carrying both Promotional 10-12’ as well as Premium...
Unveiling Christmas Tree Grades at Heritage Hill Nursery in 2023
Embark on a journey of festive discovery with the range of Christmas trees we have curated for you at Heritage Hill Nursery. Our grading system is designed to cater to different aesthetic and budget preferences, ensuring that you find that perfect tree to resonate...
Container Storage – concrete/ceramic pots
This month, before the snow begins falling be sure to dump and clean out any planter boxes/pots and store them inside. Old planting material should be dumped onto a compost pile or taken somewhere off the property to be disposed of. Concrete planters that are too...