SuperTrees Incorporated

05/28/2026

When people think about tree health, they might picture green leaves and strong branches, but some of the most important work is happening underground, especially around the roots.

Spring planting is happening now and many are wondering how to help trees establish and build strong root systems. Mycorrhizal fungi form a natural relationship with tree roots and help trees access water and nutrients more efficiently.

This can be exceptionally important in urban landscape!

While no amendment replaces starting with strong, healthy trees in the first place, mycorrhizal fungi can help.

Healthy soil is actually full of biological activity, including mycorrhizal fungi, which helps keep root systems healthy, but should you add it to soil?

05/25/2026

MONDAY MATCHUP!

🔥 Meet: Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’)
📍 Compact, fragrant, and impossible not to love. Small tree energy with BIG spring vibes

Age: Long-lived and dependable, often 40–60+ years
Height: 4–8 ft tall with a dense, rounded form
Style: Petite but polished. I'm covered in soft lavender-pink flower clusters each spring with neat green foliage that stays attractive all season

Likes:
☀️ Full sun
🌳 Well-drained soil
🏡 Foundation plantings, patios, walkways, and small-space landscapes

Dislikes:
❌ Poor drainage or soggy roots
❌ Heavy shade—it blooms best with plenty of sun

Known For:
💜 Sweetly fragrant spring blooms that attract pollinators
🌿 Compact size perfect for smaller landscapes and urban gardens
✂️ Naturally tidy habit with minimal pruning needs
🌸 Reliable rebloom potential with good care and deadheading

💬 “I may be small, but I show up big in spring. Fragrant, low-maintenance, and always photo-ready! If you’re into charm without the drama, I’m your match.”

The Dwarf Korean Lilac on standard (Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’) is a very small flowering ornamental tree. It has a rounded canopy that is small and bulbous and sits atop a narrow central leader as a young tree. As it matures, the branches start to spread and the canopy becomes more broad while ma...

05/19/2026

Planting a tree is exciting. Keeping it alive afterward? That’s where things get interesting.

One of two things usually happens with young trees:
1. They get neglected to death
2. Or they get loved to death

Too little water, too much water, mulch volcanoes, overfertilizing, staking mistakes…good intentions can sometimes create big problems for newly planted trees.

The good news is that successful tree establishment doesn’t have to be complicated. Starting with healthy roots, planting properly, and understanding what young trees actually need after planting can make all the difference.

In our newest blog, we cover:
✔️ How often to water newly planted trees
✔️ Proper mulch practices
✔️ When (and when not) to stake a young tree
✔️ Fertilizer mistakes to avoid
✔️ Why healthy roots matter from day one

If you’re planting this season, this guide can help your trees establish stronger, healthier, and more resilient for the long haul.

A few simple consistent practices can help create balance and the conditions for newly planted and young trees to thrive.

05/18/2026

MONDAY MATCHUP!-- in bloom at the nursery now!

🔥 Meet: Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus retusus)
📍 Soft-spoken, elegant, and absolutely covered in blooms when spring hits

Age: Long-lived and graceful, often 50–75+ years
Height: 15–25 ft tall with a rounded, spreading canopy
Style: Refined and romantic. Dark glossy green foliage paired with clouds of fragrant, fringe-like white flowers that seem to float across the tree in late spring

Likes:
☀️ Full sun to partial shade
🌳 Well-drained soil
🏡 Courtyards, specimen plantings, and peaceful garden spaces

Dislikes:
❌ Poor drainage or constantly soggy roots
❌ Harsh, exposed sites with extreme wind or heat

Known For:
🌸 Masses of fragrant white blooms with a soft, airy texture
🌿 Clean foliage and attractive rounded form
🍂 Warm yellow fall color and ornamental blue-black fruit on female trees
🏙️ Excellent small ornamental for urban and residential landscapes

💬 “I’m subtle… until bloom season. Then I turn into a cloud of white flowers and steal the whole show. If you’re into elegance without the drama, I’m your tree.”

The Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus retusus) is a small flowering ornamental tree. Its broad crown with a wide-spreading habit becomes covered in flowers in late spring and early summer. The flowers are delicate and white, almost cloud-like, with fringe-type petals that resemble snow falling to the...

05/14/2026

When people think about strong, thriving trees, they usually focus on what they can see: full canopies, vibrant leaves, fall color, growth rate, shade, or flowers. But the real story starts below the soil surface.

Healthy roots are the foundation for healthy trees. They help trees establish faster, access water and nutrients more efficiently, withstand drought and stress, and stay more resilient long-term.

That’s one of the reasons we put so much focus on root development at SuperTrees.

Through air pruning and air pot technology, we grow trees with dense, fibrous root systems instead of circling, girdling roots that can create problems later on.

The result? Stronger starts. Better establishment. Healthier trees.

We’re sharing one of our older blogs that takes a deeper look at air pruning, air pots, and why root quality matters more than most people realize.

https://hubs.la/Q04gCbrT0

Tree health starts in the roots. While traditional growing methods don't allow tree roots to develop properly, air pruning can help produce healthy roots.

05/11/2026

MONDAY MATCHUP! (The dogwoods are blooming right now!)

🔥 Meet: Cornelian Cherry Dogwood (Cornus mas)
📍 Early bloomer, edible fruit producer, and tougher than it looks

Age: Long-lived and dependable, often 75–100+ years
Height: 15–25 ft tall with a rounded, multi-stem form
Style: Old-world charm. Tiny golden-yellow flowers in late winter to early spring, glossy green foliage through summer, and bright red cherry-like fruit by late summer

Likes:
☀️ Full sun to partial shade
🌳 Well-drained soil (adaptable to a wide range of conditions)
🐝 Pollinator gardens and edible landscapes

Dislikes:
❌ Constantly wet soils
❌ Heavy shade—it flowers and fruits best with good light

Known For:
🌼 One of the earliest flowering trees of the season
🍒 Edible red fruit used in jams, syrups, and preserves
💪 Exceptional durability and urban adaptability
🍂 Warm reddish-purple fall color and attractive exfoliating bark with age

💬 “I bloom before spring even gets comfortable. Tough, productive, and full of character—if you want flowers, fruit, and four-season interest, I’m your match.”

The Cornelian Cherry Dogwood (Cornus mas) is a small-sized ornamental flowering tree. In early spring before its foliage comes on, rounded clusters of very small yellow flowers light up the bare branches to welcome spring. Rounded, dark green leaves follow the bloom at the end of spring which then b...

05/07/2026

There's a saying "To plant a tree is to believe in tomorrow.”

To plant a black gum or black tupelo, especially in spring planting season, is to know you'll get stunning color come fall.

Some trees give you shade.
Some trees give you fall color.
Black gum trees do both.

From the bold reds of Afterburner to the narrow form of Tupelo Tower, Black Gum and Tupelo cultivars bring structure, durability, and incredible seasonal color to the landscape. They’re adaptable, long-lived, and increasingly popular in urban forestry and residential planting plans alike.

Our latest tree spotlight does a deep dive into black gum trees and several cultivars.

If you’re looking for a tree that delivers long-term impact, this one deserves a closer look.

Ready to learn how Black Gum Trees (Nyssa sylvatica) check nearly every box when it comes to what homeowners, property managers, and foresters want?

05/04/2026

MONDAY MATCHUP!

Meet: Chinese Dogwood (Cornus kousa var. chinensis)
Layered, elegant, and full of surprises. This one brings beauty and berries!
Age: Long-lived and graceful, often 50–75+ years
Height: 15–25 ft tall with a wide, tiered canopy
Style: Four-season standout. From creamy white, star-like bracts in late spring and rich green summer foliage to bright red raspberry-like fruit, and warm red-purple fall color

Likes:
☀️ Full sun to partial shade
🌳 Well-drained, slightly acidic soil
🏡 Landscapes where its layered branching can shine

Dislikes:
❌ Poor drainage or heavy clay soils
❌ Crowded spaces—it prefers room to spread

Known For:
🌸 Showy blooms that appear after leaves (less frost risk than many dogwoods)
🍓 Unique red fruit that attracts birds and adds visual interest
🍂 Strong fall color in shades of red and burgundy
🪵 Attractive bark that exfoliates with age for added winter appeal

💬 “I don’t rush the season. I bloom when it’s just right. With flowers, fruit, and year-round elegance, I bring something to love in every season.”

The Chinese Dogwood (Cornus kousa var. chinensis) is a small-sized ornamental flowering tree. It is known for its star-shaped white flowers that bloom in the spring that have 4 very pointy petals surrounding a green-yellow center. This tree has a vase-shaped crown when young and matures to a more ro...

04/30/2026

Most people plant trees wrong, and over the long-term, it shows.

You may not have thought much about it. Dig a hole, drop the tree in and let it do its thing.

From planting too deep to skipping root correction, small mistakes at planting can lead to issues with tree health and growth.

We put together a step-by-step guide on how to plant a tree the right way, including:
Proper depth and site prep
How to handle root-bound and B&B trees
Watering, mulching, and staking basics
Common mistakes to avoid

How you plant a tree matters just as much as what you plant.

Wondering how to plant a tree? There’s a bit more to consider than dig a hole and put it in the ground. Get step-by-step tips from the nursery!

04/30/2026

Have you checked out our retail nursery in Riverton, UT?

Same great trees, but so much more!