Abstract: A new and distinct Quercus cultivar named ‘FIRECRACKER’ is disclosed, characterized by having a broad pyramidal, moderately compact growth habit and red new growth, both in Spring and Summer. The new variety is a Quercus, normally produced as a small ornamental tree or shrub.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nyssa tree named ‘Cherry Pie’, characterized by its pyramidal tree form with broad branch angles; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit with numerous lateral branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; large glossy medium green-colored leaves that become bright red in color during the autumn; autumn leaf color is uniformly consistent; vaguely ridged and furrowed bark; and production of only male flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Howler’, characterized by its upright branching habit and upright oval tree form; freely branching habit with numerous lateral branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; and relatively small, narrow and glossy dark green-colored leaves that become dark red to purple red in color during the autumn.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Earlybird’, characterized by its upright branching habit and pyramidal tree form; freely branching habit with numerous secondary branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; early leaf-out in the spring, typically about two to three weeks earlier than other selections of Quercus lyrata; and numerous glossy dark green-colored leaves that become dark orange and red in color during the autumn.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Nightlights’, characterized by its upright branching habit and upright oval tree form; freely branching habit with numerous lateral branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; and glossy dark green-colored leaves that become purple red to orange in color during the autumn.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Fullbright’, characterized by its upwardly sweeping lateral branches forming an narrow upright tree form; freely branching habit with numerous secondary branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; and numerous glossy dark green-colored leaves that become dark purple and orange in color during the autumn.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Green Nova’, characterized by its upright pyramidal oval tree form with sturdy broad branch orientation angles; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit with numerous lateral branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; and glossy dark green-colored leaves that consistently abscise during the winter.

Abstract: A new and distinct Quercus fusiformis variety named ‘Joan Lionetti’ is characterized by dark green colored leaves, dense upreaching crown structure, excellent adaptation to conditions prevailing in the southwestern United States, with relatively low mast production.

Abstract: A Laurel oak tree (Quercus hemisphaerica) named “QHMTF” having a compact habit with dense canopy, vigorous growth rate, shiny rich dark green foliage in summer, and semi-evergreen holding leaves until late spring and also capable of being reproduced reliably from vegetative cuttings.

Abstract: A new and distinct Hybrid Oak named ‘Adeline’ characterized by its very narrow pyramidal habit of growth, its winter hardiness, and hybrid vigor. Also for its beautiful dark green, mildew-resistant foliage and its ability to withstand wind and ice without breakage.

Abstract: A Willow Oak tree named ‘RT3’ and distinguished by having a narrow, upright, densely branched habit with a central leader and also capable of being reliably reproduced from vegetative cuttings.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of white oak tree (Quercus alba L.) which is distinctly characterized by extremely rapid growth rate, strong central stem tendency, and excellent straightness, thereby producing good timber qualities was discovered by the applicant near South Raub, Tippeconoe County, Ind. in a white oak planting of seedling progeny from unknown sources, although it may be a seedling from WO-43 for which a separate patent application is filed. This selection has been designated as ‘AFTO-1’ in records maintained by the applicant on the performance of this selection, and grafts made from the selection and will be known henceforth as ‘AFTO-1’.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Quercus virginiana tree named ‘K-1’ is disclosed. It is characterized by having a dense, upright naturally columnar habit, by being easily trained to a single leader, and by having small lateral branches leaving the main trunk at 45 degree angles and arching upward to produce a very compact and dense canopy. Its leaves are not shed noticeably in the spring, giving the appearance of an evergreen Live Oak.

Abstract: A new and distinct Hybrid Oak named ‘Nadler’ characterized by its very narrow habit of growth, its winter hardiness, and hybrid vigor. Also for its beautiful dark green, mildew-resistant foliage and its ability to withstand wind and ice without breakage.

Abstract: An oak tree hybrid named ‘QXMTF’ believed to be a hybrid of Shumard Oak (Quercus Shumardi); and Southern Red Oak (Quercus falcata) characterized by a dense pyramidal growth habit, unique compact foliage and a consistent orange fall color.

Abstract: A distinctive Southern Live Oak tree is provided which was discovered as a chance seedling at Brooksville, Fla., U.S.A. The new variety is well-suited for growing as an easily-maintained quality shade tree in the landscape. The tree is a very rapid grower and displays a generally upright and substantially uniform and dense growth habit with a dominant central leader when mature. The lateral branches commonly are disposed at angles of greater than 60 degrees from the vertical in the substantial absence of included bark. Attractive dark green elongated and narrow leaves are formed which are glossy on the upper surface.

Abstract: A distinct variety of live oak (Quercus virginiana) named ‘FBQV22’ which is distinctive in having a dense, pyramidal shaped, upright canopy; a dominant central leader; well placed scaffold branches and numerous small lateral spur branches, generally without included bark in the branch unions; mature dark foliage with leaves typically being about one and one-quarter inch to about two and one-half inches long and about three-eighths to about one-half inch wide; and an evergreen habit. The canopy is very dense with interior and exterior foliage provided by interior spur branches.

Abstract: A distinct variety of live oak (Quercus virginiana) named ‘FBQV1’ which is distinctive in having a dense, broadly pyramidal shaped, upright canopy; a dominant central leader; well placed scaffold branches and numerous small lateral spur branches, generally without included bark in the branch unions; mature dark foliage with leaves typically being about one and one-quarter inches to two and one-half inches long and about three-eighths to about one-half inch wide; and an evergreen habit. The canopy is very dense with interior and exterior foliage provided by abundant interior spur branches.

Abstract: An Oak tree named ‘QSSTH’ having an upright branching habit and consistent red fall coloration, and also capable of being reproduced reliably using vegetative cuttings.

Abstract: An Oak tree named ‘QNSTG’ having an upright branching habit and consistent red new growth persisting in summer, and also capable of being reproduced reliably using vegetative cuttings.

Abstract: A Willow Oak tree named ‘QPSTJ’ having an upswept branching habit, dense canopy, dominant central leader, unique red fall color, and relatively fast growth rate, and also capable of being reproduced reliably using softwood cutting methods.

Abstract: A Nuttall oak tree (Quercus nuttallii) named ‘QNMTF’ having a compact habit with dense canopy, vigorous growth rate, burgundy new growth that matures to dark green in summer, orange-red color in fall and also capable of being reproduced reliably from vegetative cuttings.

Abstract: A new and distinct Hybrid Oak tree named ‘Adeline’ characterized by its very narrow pyramidal habit of growth, its winter hardiness, and hybrid vigor. Also for its dark green, mildew-resistant foliage and its ability to withstand wind and ice without breakage.

Abstract: A new variety of Quercus palustris Pin Oak tree substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly by a combination of glossy foliage, new growth leaves that are pubescent, upright growth habit and orange-red Fall color.

Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid oak named ‘Taylor’ characterized by its broad, oval growth habit, glossy green mildew resistant foliage, strong wood, and rapid growth.

Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid oak named ‘Tabor’ characterized by its broad-oval growth habit, dark, glossy green mildew resistant foliage, strong wood, orange-red fall color, and hybrid vigor.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Hebe, ‘Grace Kelly’, characterized by its large leaves that are variegated with greyed-green centers and distinct creamy white margins with a red-purple central vein, its young leaves that are tinged with yellow at the tips, its foliage that is resistant to leaf spot and its medium sized racemes that are red-purple in color.

Abstract: A variety of bur oak which combines a straight, upright trunk, a narrowly oval to narrowly pyramidal upright growth habit, glossy dark green foliage, and resistance to powdery mildew and anthracnose.

Abstract: A variety of swamp white oak which combines vigorous growth, large deep green glossy leaves, resistance to powdery mildew and oak anthracnose, and an excellent branch structure that forms a pyramidal canopy.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Weigela plant named ‘Slingco 1’ that is characterized by a compact habit, a short overall height, red flowers and green foliage.

Abstract: A variety of hybrid oak which combines fast first year growth, dense branching, a tightly fastigiate growth habit, and a narrowly columnar shape with deeply colored summer foliage and powdery mildew resistance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Betterred’, characterized by its upwardly sweeping lateral branches forming a pyramidal plant form; vigorous growth habit; and glossy dark purple-colored leaves that maintain glossy dark coloration into the early summer.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Greenenvy’, characterized by its upwardly sweeping lateral branches forming a dense and narrow pyramidal plant form; vigorous growth habit; and relatively large, dark green-colored and glossy leaves.

Abstract: A Laurel oak tree (Quercus hemisphaerica) named “QHMTF” having a compact habit with dense canopy, vigorous growth rate, shiny rich dark green foliage in summer, and semi-evergreen holding leaves until late spring and also capable of being reproduced reliably from vegetative cuttings.

Abstract: A new and distinct Quercus fusiformis variety named ‘Joan Lionetti’ is characterized by dark green colored leaves, dense upreaching crown structure, excellent adaptation to conditions prevailing in the southwestern United States, with relatively low mast production.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Green Nova’, characterized by its upright pyramidal oval tree form with sturdy broad branch orientation angles; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit with numerous lateral branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; and glossy dark green-colored leaves that consistently abscise during the winter.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Dahlonega’, characterized by its upright branching habit and pyramidal tree form; freely branching habit with numerous secondary branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; early leaf-out in the spring, typically about two to three weeks earlier than other selections of Quercus lyrata; and numerous glossy dark green-colored leaves that become dark orange and red in color during the autumn.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Ochlocknee’, characterized by its upwardly sweeping lateral branches forming an narrow upright tree form; freely branching habit with numerous secondary branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; and numerous glossy dark green-colored leaves that become dark purple and orange in color during the autumn.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Howler’, characterized by its upright branching habit and upright oval tree form; freely branching habit with numerous lateral branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; and relatively small, narrow and glossy dark green-colored leaves that become dark red to purple red in color during the autumn.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Hopeulikit’, characterized by its upright branching habit and upright oval tree form; freely branching habit with numerous lateral branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; and glossy dark green-colored leaves that become purple red to orange in color during the autumn.

Abstract: A new and distinct Quercus cultivar named ‘CORLEY'S FIRECRACKER’ is disclosed, characterized by having a broad pyramidal, moderately compact growth habit and red new growth, both in Spring and Summer. The new variety is a Quercus, normally produced as a small ornamental tree or shrub.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Quercus, ‘Woodside Splendor’, that is characterized by its relatively narrow plant habit and its autumn foliage coloration that is deep red in color and appears early in the season and is retained for a long period of time.

Abstract: A new and distinct Quercus phellos tree named ‘TGO-GAL’ which is characterized by a dominant central leader with an upright ascending and freely branching growth habit, an oval to pyramidal tree crown profile, red juvenile foliage in spring and autumn, and mature foliage which fades to yellow prior to leaf abscission in autumn. The claimed plant propagates successfully by softwood stem cuttings and has proven to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Milliken’, characterized by its upswept branching habit and columnar tree form; freely branching habit with numerous lateral branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; and glossy dark green-colored leaves that become bright yellow in color in the autumn.

Abstract: A new and distinct Quercus rubra tree named ‘QRMTF’ is disclosed, characterized by dark green mature foliage and a significant red flush on new growth, which occurs through the Summer. Trees have been observed to have good heat tolerance in the Southern United states and a rapid growth rate. The new variety is a Quercus tree, typically used for landscapes and gardens.

Abstract: A new and distinct Quercus nuttallii tree named ‘QNMTF2’ is disclosed, characterized by a unique, upright, columnal form with a dense canopy. Fall foliage is yellow, with leaves dropping cleanly in the Fall. A fast growth rate has been observed. The new variety is a Quercus tree, typically used for landscapes and gardens.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Quercus virginiana tree named ‘QVCCN’ that is characterized by its resilience to cold winter weather in South Carolina with a canopy that retains its previous years foliage rather than defoliating (appearing evergreen), its compact and dense canopy, its foliage that is dark green in color, and its upright branching habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Quercus phellos tree named ‘QPMTF2’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive small, dark green foliage. The canopy of the tree is dense and broadly pyramidal. Foliage is held on the tree long into Fall. The new variety is a Quercus tree, typically used for landscapes and gardens.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Quercus virginiana tree named ‘QVMTFS’ is disclosed, characterized by elongated shoots of growth and an open, oval-shaped canopy with a dominant central leader. Foliage is small, glossy and dark green. Resistance to gall has been observed. The new variety is a Quercus tree, typically used for landscapes and gardens.

Abstract: A new and distinct Quercus alba tree named ‘QAMTF’ is disclosed, characterized by a unique, upright, fastigiate structure with a central leader. Foliage is deeply lobed and colored deep green a somewhat blue hue. Trees have shown suitability for commercial digging and transplanting. The new variety is a Quercus tree, typically used for landscapes and gardens.