TREASURE VALLEY’S PREMIER SHADE & FLOWERING TREES

A mature shade tree doesn’t just lower your summer cooling bills, it completely transforms the look, feel, and value of your property. At Victory Greens, our Meridian nursery is stocked with thousands of premium, large-caliper shade and ornamental trees. From towering Maples and sturdy Oak to stunning flowering Plums and Pears, you can walk our rows to hand-select the exact centerpiece for your landscape.

Not all trees are created equal. Trees shipped in from mild coastal climates often fail during their first harsh Idaho winter. At Victory Greens, we specifically source and cultivate tree varieties proven to survive the Treasure Valley’s extreme freeze-thaw cycles, high winds, and dense, alkaline clay soils. When you plant a Victory Greens tree, you are investing in a resilient, healthy specimen built to last for generations.

Pacific Sunset Maple

Zones 4 to 9

Grows 30ft high x 25ft wide

Pacific Sunset Maple is an excellent medium sized tree that is very tolerant of urban conditions. This hybrid maple combines the best qualities of its parent trees. It has very glossy dark green leaves that will develop a mixed fall color of yellows, oranges, and reds. This maple tolerates a wide range of soil conditions and would make a good street tree. It is also relatively pest free.

Bowhall Red Maple

Zones 3 to 6

Grows 40ft high x 15ft wide

The Bowhall Red Maple is considered to be an excellent street and parking lot tree as it does not grow too wide. During the summer months the leaves are dark green above and grayish beneath. It has better fall color than the red maple cultivar ‘Armstrong’.

October Glory Maple

Zones 4 to 9

Grows 50ft high x 40ft wide

October Glory has attractive red flowers that appear in early spring before foliage emerges. Glossy dark green leaves will retain color well into fall. Orange to red fall color for this cultivar is brilliant in most years.

Sensation Maple

Zone 4

Grows 30ft high x 25ft wide

Nice shade tree with a rounded crown, covered with green leaves in summer which turn to shades of red in autumn. A great choice for areas with harsh weather and difficult soil conditions.

Sun Valley Maple

Zones 4 to 7

Grows 30ft high x 25ft wide

Easily grown in average, well-drained soil and is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers moist, slightly acid conditions. Very cold hardy and noted for having a symmetrical ovate crown and exceptional red fall color.

Autumn Blaze Maple

Zones 3 to 7

Grows 40ft high x 25ft wide

The Autumn Blaze Maple is a cross between the silver and red maple trees. It is very vigorous like the silver maple but has a brilliant red color in the fall like the red maple. It is a very fast growing shade tree that tolerates clay soils and it will withstand drought. It is also adaptable to tough climates and outlasts most maple cultivars.

Armstrong Red Maple

Zone 4

Grows 45ft high x 12ft wide

The Armstrong is a fast growing upright Maple. It’s leaves are a rich green in the summer and turn a reddish burgundy in the fall. It does well in full sun and is an awesome choice for smaller spaces. This tree thrives in wet or moist soils and is tolerant of most soils. It is a great specimen or shade tree.

Deborah Maple

Zones 3 to 7

Grows 50ft high x 35ft wide

The Deborah Maple is a medium growing oval-shaped shade tree. It tolerates drought and will grow in a wide range of soil conditions although it does best in well-drained soil. Spring foliage emerges red and fades to a rich green-maroon over the course of a month. The brilliant yellow fall color is one of it’s attributes that make it a winner.

Jacquemonti Birch

Zone 4 to 7

Grows 50ft high x 35ft wide

The Jacquemonti Birch is an upright, pyramidal tree typically grown as an ornamental and known for it’s white bark.

Heritage River Birch

Zones 4 to 9

Grows 45ft high x 25ft wide

The Heritage River Birch has a pyramidal to oval canopy with symmetrical branching. It’s attractive exfoliating bark remains a beige, or pinkish white, longer than the standard species. The leaves are rich green during the season and turn a brilliant yellow in the fall. It is very adaptable to a range of soil conditions. This tree is a hardy choice that will add definition to any landscape.

River Birch Clumps and Singles

Zones 4 to 9

Grows 50ft high x 40ft wide

The River Birch has a pyramidal to oval canopy with symmetrical branching. The foliage is rich green during the summer and turns a brilliant yellow in the fall. This is a hardy, medium to fast growing shade tree that is adaptable to most soil conditions. It is tolerant of abundant moisture or dry hot summers. The cinnamon colored exfoliating bark is what makes this tree a spectacular choice any time of the year.

Shademaster Honeylocust

Zone 5 to 8

Grows 50ft high x 35ft wide

The Shademaster Honeylocust is one of the best cultivars of the thornless honeylocust. It has an upright, vase-form canopy with small green foliage in the summer that turns bright yellow in the fall. It is widely adaptable to many soil conditions and it is drought tolerant. This thornless shade tree is a hardy specimen for any landscape.

Sunburst Honeylocust

Zones 3 to 8

Grows 50ft high x 35ft wide

The Sunburst Honeylocust is a golden colored specimen with a rounded semi-weeping canopy. It has bright yellow spring foliage, making it a colorful accent tree. The foliage then turns to a light green and provides filtered shade allowing lawn and other plants to grow beneath it. The leaves turn back to gold in the fall. It is adaptable to many soil conditions and is drought tolerant. This hardy specimen will add unparalleled color to your landscape.

Skyline HoneyLocust

Zones 4 to 8

Grows 55ft high x 30ft wide

The Skyline Honeylocust is an awesome lawn tree with open branching. Because of it’s lacy tropical foliage, it allows the sun to filter through to the grass beneath the canopy. This tree is very drought tolerant. Like most honeylocust, it adapts well to compacted soil and less than favorable conditions. This is a tree that requires very little maintenance.

Cardinal Royal Mountain Ash

Zone 3 to 6

Grows 35ft high x 20ft wide

The Cardinal Royal Mountain Ash is a vigorous tree with upright branches and a very symmetrical and tidy habit. This tree was selected for it’s clusters of small brilliant red berries, much  more spectacular than the orange of the species. Dark green foliage is silvery beneath.

Summit Green Ash

Zones 4 to 9

Grows 45ft high x 25ft wide

A vigorous, pyramidal tree that produces a strong central leader. Foliage turns yellow in fall, with the quality of the fall color often varying considerably from year to year. Ash-gray to gray-brown bark develops distinctive diamond-shaped ridging on mature trees.

Cimmaron Ash

Zones 3 to 7

Grows 60ft high x 30ft wide

The Cimmaron Ash is a seedless sturdy tree for an urban or rural environment. Fall colors are a brilliant warm red, and the growth rate is relatively fast, so this tree will be able to cast shade on a properties hot spot in no time. This tree is tolerant of most soils, and prefers a location that gets lots of sun.

Patmore Ash

Zone 3 to 8

Grows 50ft high x 35ft wide

The Patmore Ash has an oval to rounded canopy and is a cultivar of the green ash. It’s small glossy dark green leaves turn bright yellow in the fall. The tree adapts to compacted soils and will tolerate poor drainage. It is a versatile specimen and has been successfully grown in many urban areas. It is a moderate to fast growing shade tree.

Autumn Purple Ash

Zones 4 to 6

Grows 50ft high x 45ft wide

The Autumn Purple Ash is an oval shaped tree with glossy green leaves in summer. It has been a proven winner for it’s long-lasting crimson-purple and yellow fall color. It does well in most soils and will adapt to a wide range of moisture conditions. It is a fast growing tree and makes a fantastic shade tree. It also grows well along city streets.

Greenspire Linden

Zone 4 to 7

Grows 50ft high x 30ft wide

The Greenspire Linden has an oval to teardrop shaped canopy with leathery, rich dark leaves. It produces pale yellow flowers that have a wonderful jasmine fragrance. It likes well-drained soils but will adapt to many moisture and soil conditions. In the fall the leaves turn an impressive yellow color. This linden has a very symmetrical branching and has become one of the most popular trees for public parks.

Redmond Linden

Zones 4 to 8

Grows 55ft high x 30ft wide

The Redmond Linden has the largest leaves of the Tillia cultivars. It has a dense oval to pyramidal shaped canopy. The leaves are a glossy green and turn a bright yellow in the fall. It is widely adaptable to many soil types and thrives in well-drained soil. In the summer this tree produces clusters of very fragrant, light yellow blooms that attract bees. This is a majestic specimen tree that will make a statement in your landscape.

Northern Red Oak

Zone 3 to 8

Grows 55ft high x 45ft wide

The Northern Red Oak is one of the fastest growing oak shade trees. The branches spread out to form a full rounded canopy. It’s dark green leaves during the season change to deep reds and yellows in the fall. This tree will adapt to most soil types and is hardy to harsh climate conditions. The acorns that are produced will attract squirrels from around the neighborhood. This shade tree is a long-lived specimen that will provide shade and enjoyment for years to come.

Sweet Gum

Zones 4 to 8

Grows 65ft high x 32ft wide

The Sweet Gum Worplesdon has an upright oval canopy with green star-shaped leaves during the summer. It is hardy to our climate and will grow vigorously once established. It is best known for it’s fiery autumn color early in the fall. The leaves display brilliant shades of orange, red and yellow and hold their color longer than most deciduous trees.

Thundercloud Plum

Zone 5 to 7

Grows 20ft high x 15ft wide

The Thundercloud Flowering Plum develops a dense rounded canopy. It is characterized by deep purple to burgundy colored foliage with numerous porcelain-pink flowers in the spring. It is adaptable to most soils. It is less likely to bear freshy fruit than some prunus varieties. The small fruit it produces will draw birds and wildlife to your yard. This colorful specimen tree will stand out in your landscape.

Newport Plum

Zones 4 to 8

Grows 20ft high x 15ft wide

The Newport Flowering Plum develops a dense rounded canopy. The foliage is a deep purple-red to bronze color, with pale pink flowers in the spring. After flowering, it’s small fruit attracts birds and wildlife to your yard. This hardy specimen is highly adaptable to harsher climates. It is an excellent choice for it’s summer color and will stand out in your landscape.

Radiant Crabapple

Zone 3 to 7

Grows 30ft high x 30ft wide

The Radiant Crabapple tree produces crimson buds that open to single, striking pink flowers that will light up your landscape.

Spring Snow Crabapple

Zones 3 to 8

Grows 25ft high x 15ft wide

The Spring Snow Flowering Crab is one of the only fruitless flowering trees. It has an oval-shaped upright canopy with attractive green leaves. The fragrant, white flowers cloak the tree in mid spring. This tree is very adaptable to varied soils and climates. It can grow in nearly all conditions. This versatile specimen has a place in almost any landscape plan.

Brandywine Crabapple

Zones 4 to 8

Grows 20ft high x 20ft wide

The Brandywine Flowering Crabapple is a small rounded ornamental tree with dark green leaves. It produces red buds that evolve into fragrant double pink blossoms. It prefers well-drained soil but is very adaptable. The highly ornamental fruit are cherry size and bright yellow in color. The fall foliage is colorful and includes shades of green, orange, red and yellow. This tree is well suited to courtyards and small spaces.

Aristocrat Pear

Zone 5 to 9

Grows 35ft high x 25ft wide

The Aristocrat’s narrow-oval, glossy dark green leaves have distinctly wavy margins. Leaves dance in the breeze due to long petioles. Creamy white flowers in dense corymbs appear in profusion in early spring. Leaves turn attractive reddish-purple to bronze-red in fall.

Cleveland Pear

Zones 4 to 8

Grows 30ft high x 20ft wide

The Cleveland Flowering Pear trees have upright oval shaped canopies. They have glossy heart-shaped, rich green leaves that turn a deep red in the fall. They have white blossoms in the spring. They are tolerant of drought and thrive in almost all soils. The small non-edible fruit become a valuable food source for the birds in the winter. These colorful flowering pear trees are excellent for your landscape.

Redspire Pear

Zones 4 to 8

Grows 45ft high x 25ft wide

The Redspire Flowering Pear has an upright-oval canopy. The leaves emerge a red-purple color and later turn a glossy green with a hint of red. It adapts well to most soils and is hardy to harsh climates. It’s blossoms are larger that the Aristocrat pear and it’s fruit is a reddish pea sized fruit that attracts birds. The awesome fall color is a yellow-orange color. It makes a spectacular midsized shade tree.

Capital Pear

Zone 5 to 9

Grows 35ft high x 12ft wide

The Capital Flowering Pear has an upright, columnar shape. It has glossy, dark green leaves with plentiful white flowers during the spring. It adapts well to most soils and is hardy to harsh climates. It has pea-sized fruits that attract small birds. It’s fall colors include reds, purples and oranges. It makes a spectacular boulevard tree or specimen for a compact area.

Kwanzan Cherry

Zone 4 to 8

Grows 35ft high x 30ft wide

The Kwanzan Flowering Cherry has a vase-shaped canopy. The leaves emerge bronze in the spring. It has showy, double pink flowers that resemble roses. The leaves turn to a dark green during the summer. This tree thrives in most soil types. It’s reddish thin glossy bark sets it apart from other flowering trees. When fall arrives, the leaves turn a reddish bronze making the specimen an enchanting focal point.

Canada Red Chokecherry

Zone 2

Grows 25ft high x 20ft wide

The Canada Red Chokecherry has a rounded canopy that is usually selected for it’s small fragrant white flowers in long clusters. It is a fast growing tree that is very hardy and does well in most soil conditions. The first emerging green leaves in the spring, mature to a bright reddish-purple. The leaves turn red hues in the fall. Besides the unique color it is an excellent choice for attracting birds to your landscape.

Washington Hawthorne

Zone 3 to 8

Grows 25ft high x 20ft wide

The Washington Hawthorne is a densely branched ornamental tree that has a rounded canopy. It has white flowers in the spring. The foliage emerges as a reddish color, but quickly turns to a dark green, then in the fall turns to a burgundy color. This tree prefers well-drained soil but will adapt to compacted or poor soils. The red-orange fruit clusters are highly ornamental and cling onto the branches after the leaves have fallen. They become a good food source for the birds during the winter months.

Moving and planting a 15-foot tree is back-breaking work. Let our professionals handle the heavy lifting. When you purchase a tree(s) and pay for our specialized flatbed delivery to your home, our expert landscape crews will plant your tree for absolutely FREE. We dig the proper hole, amend the soil specifically for Idaho clay, and professionally stake the trunk to protect it from Treasure Valley winds. It is the easiest way to guarantee your new investment survives and thrives.

If you want fast canopy coverage, Autumn Blaze Maples, various Ash varieties, and specific types of Locust trees perform exceptionally well in the Treasure Valley. Keep in mind that ‘fast-growing’ often means softer wood, so proper pruning and professional staking during our free planting service are essential to protect them from high winds.

As a general rule, large shade trees (like Oaks or large Maples) should be planted at least 15 to 20 feet away from your home’s foundation, driveways, or underground utility lines. This gives the root system plenty of room to expand without causing structural damage, and prevents the mature canopy from scraping your roof.

Depending on the harshness of the winter, most of our flowering ornamentals (like Crabapples, flowering Plums, and Cherries) will put on their vibrant floral displays between early April and mid-May. Walking our Meridian nursery during the spring is the best way to see the true colors of our inventory.

While you can pick up smaller potted trees, we highly discourage transporting large specimen trees in standard pickup trucks. Driving at highway speeds strips the leaves, damages the branches, and stresses the tree’s vascular system. Our specialized delivery flatbeds are designed to protect the tree during transit.