The Merlin Trust

Lavender Twist Cercis canadensis

Trust benefits from young horticulturist Tim Brotzman was befriended by the Scotts when a student in the UK. To show his appreciation he kindly agreed to donate all royalties from Lavender Twist® to the Trust. LAVENDER TWIST® Weeping Redbud- Cercis canadensis ‘Covey’ PP No. 10328 Covey Eastern Redbud was recognized as a distinctly unique new […]

Hamamelis “What Did Arnold Promise”

Martyn Rix and Sonia

International Plant Propagators’ Society Presentation On a winter day in 1975, Tim Brotzman found himself standing in awe under an old Hamamelis mollis growing at The RHS Wisley Gardens in England, the fragrant flowers like yellow stars beneath the canopy of sheltering oaks. Having never seen anything like this growing in Ohio, and supported by […]

Award

Award

Brotzman’s Nursery Named Best Tree Nurseries in Cleveland by Trees.com The company was ranked among the most reputable gardening specialists for young trees, plants, flowers, gardening accessories, and more. Trees.com, the online authority for hydroponics, gardening advice, product reviews, DIY, and design ideas, has announced Brotzman’s Nursery among its list of the best tree nurseries […]

Past Awards

Tim Brotzman - Chelsea Flower Show

Chelsea Flower Show 2008 Chelsea is not entirely about show gardens and super-annuated celebrities. There are some plants there as well. Each year, there are a number of new introductions. Notable amongst these are a weeping form of Cercis canadensis called ‘Lavender Twist’, on the Notcutts stand, and ‘Young Lycidas’, a charming, very scented English […]

The Tree Book

Superior Selections for Landscapes, Streetscapes, and Gardens
By Michael A. Dirr Keith S. Warren

“A boon to all those who plant, care for, and love trees.”—Nina Bassuk, author of Trees in the Urban Landscape

The Tree Book is the go-to reference to more than 2,400 species and cultivars, from two of the biggest names in horticulture—Michael A. Dirr and Keith S. Warren. The featured trees include those widely available in the nursery trade, some new and promising choices, and a selection of overlooked options that deserve renewed interest. Each tree profile includes the common and botanical names along with details on foliage; flowers, seeds, fruits, and cones; native range; adaptability; and popular uses in landscapes. The Tree Book is a must-have resource for landscapes architects, city foresters, horticulturists, and enthusiastic home gardeners. 

Our price for Hardbound is $60.00

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