Qualitree Product Guide (v1.3)

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Qualitree is an ever-expanding propagation nursery and greenhouse operation located in Rosedale, on the outskirts of beautiful Chilliwack, BC, Canada. We partner together with our customers – growers across North America – to supply quality plants and trees.

Our commitment to you as a customer is evident in the way we do business: we’re only successful when you’re successful. We value every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another.

We strive to continuously improve with new ideas and processes. We’re all about creative innovation with high-tech machines, new construction, and research and development.

Who we are is a diverse team of enthusiastic individuals working together with a common purpose: to support and enhance the horticulture industry. We believe in open communication, trust, respect, and hard work. And we have fun and celebrate our wins alongside our partners and customers – like you!

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CONTACT OUR TEAM

Rodolfo Funes Sales Manager

rodolfo@qualitree.com 604.862.5580

Jesse Van Oort Key Account Manager

jesse@qualitree.com 604.703.2705

Scott Lindhout Key Account Manager

scottlindhout@qualitree.com 604.306.5424

Rachelle Johnsrude Account Manager

rachellejohnsrude@qualitree.com 604.307.6382

Rodolfo Funes Regional Managers

Scott Lindhout

Jesse Van Oort

Rachelle Johnsrude

LOGISTICS

COMPETITIVE

EFFICIENT

ROUTES ACROSS NORTH AMERICA

Our Sales & Logistics Teams are here to support you with effective solutions for shipping plants anywhere in continental North America.

Every pallet is optimized to maximize space on the truck & deliver the best value for your freight dollars. Racks & crates are built to the exact specifications for each product & packaged to ensure your plants arrive healthy & ready to thrive at their destinations.

LIVE SHIPMENT TRACKING

Available 24/7 as soon as your products ship

With GPS trackers included with every load, you know where the truck is along its route, & where it’s headed next. Temperature readings are recorded along the way to ensure optimal conditions for plants during transport.

We partner with reliable carriers to efficiently transport your orders, safely, & on time.

ORDER PARAMETERS

MINIMUMS & MULTIPLES

Retail Ready Plants

• 3 rack minimum shipment

• Order multiples = 1 shelf

• Several products can be combined to reach the 3 rack minimum shipment

Decorative Upgrades:

• 6 rack minimum shipment

• Availability of upgrades are only guaranteed on orders confirmed by July 15

• Custom upgrades are available on orders of 26 racks or more, if ordered by July 15

PLANT PROGRAMS

• Young Plant: bulked-up liners ready to be planted up for larger finishing sizes

• Pre-Finished: plants grown to a pre-ready state & shipped immature for further finishing in the same pot

• Retail Ready: plants grown to the desired finished size (& in bloom for our flowering genera); ready to be sold directly to your consumers

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Young Plants

• Plug minimum shipment = 1 shelf

• Order multiples = 1/2 shelf

• Sizes 4”+ = 1 rack / crate minimum

• Order multiples = 1 shelf / 1 full crate

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CALLUNA

BUD BLOOMERS

VARIETIES AVAILABLE IN RED, PINK, PURPLE & WHITE

A POP OF FALL COLOR

• Ericaceous, Evergreen

• Shrub, upright habit

• USDA Zone: 4-10

• Eye-catching seasonal alternative to Chrysanthemums

• Adds texture & color in mixed planters

Sizes Available

128 Plug Young Plant

Racking Configurations

14,336 per rack, 1,024 per shelf

Note: Racking varies based on plant stage & height at time of shipping

Availability Dates

Week 17 - Week 20 (Grow to Order)

HYDRANGEA

VARIETIES AVAILABLE IN:

� PINK

� BLUE

� PURPLE

� WHITE

� RED

LONG-BLOOMING CLASSICS

• Vernalized for bold blooms

• Heavily-branched

• USDA Zone: 5-9; depending on variety

• Featuring the best genetics from worldrenowned breeders: HiBreeding, Kolster BV, BloomChampion, & more

• Naturally compact & require little to no PGR application

• Finish a premium patio or garden hydrangea with a single input shift!

• 2 or 3 gallon (or larger) pot with a single 6” dormant liner input

Sizes Available

6” Pot Size Dormant Liners 10+ canes

Availability Dates Week 02 - Week 06

DIANTHUS

‘KAHORI®’ CAPITÁN™ SERIES

DIADEUR™ SERIES

BRIGHTEN YOUR SPRING LINE-UP

• Blooming Perennial, Shrub

• USDA Zone 4-8

• Abundant, fragrant blooms

• The perfect follow-up to early spring bloomers

• Enjoyed indoors & out

• Colorful addition to mixed planters, alongside annuals or perennials

• Popular stand-alone feature

• Plugs offer versatile planting configurations to suit your ideal finished retail size

• Our team has propagation capacity to meet your production needs

Sizes Available

72 Plug Young Plant 9” Retail Ready

Racking Configurations

72 Plug: 8,064 per rack, 576 per shelf 9” pot size: 125 per rack, 25 per shelf

Note: Racking varies based on plant stage & height at time of shipping

Availability Dates

YP: Multiple shipping windows available; please inquire based on your required finish dates

RR: Week 16 - Week 20

LAVENDER - ENGLISH

‘ESSENCE PURPLE’

‘HIDCOTE BLUE’

LAVENIZE® ‘SILVER FOREVER’ ‘PHENOMENAL’

‘SENSATIONAL’ ‘SUPERBLUE’

SPRING’S MOST POPULAR CROP

• Perennial

• Shrub form

• USDA Zone: 5-10

• Pollinator-friendly

• Uniform, dense green aromatic foliage

• Blooming with long-lasting colorful flower spikes in hues of purple

• Classically beautiful as a stand-alone or paired with other seasonal favorites

Sizes Available

50 Plug Young Plant 9” Retail Ready

Racking Configurations

50 Plug size: 4,400 per rack, 400 per shelf 9” pot size: 100 per rack, 25 per shelf

Note: Racking varies based on plant stage & height at time of shipping

Availability Dates

Multiple shipping windows available; please inquire based on your required finish dates

LAVENDER - SPANISH

‘ANOUK’

‘ANOUK DARK PURPLE’

‘ANOUK DEEP ROSE’

‘ANOUK PURPLE CROWN’

‘ANOUK PURPLE FLARE’

‘ANOUK TWILIGHT’

LAVINNOVA® ‘INTENSE PURPLE’

LAVINNOVA® ‘LILAC SENSATION’

LAVINNOVA® ‘THE PRINCESS’

‘MEERLO’

‘PRIMAVERA’

SPRING’S MOST POPULAR CROP

• Annual

• Shrub form

• USDA Zone: 7-9

• Pollinator-friendly

• Fragrant flowers in purple & pink hues, topped with showy petal-like bracts

• Perfect for Mother’s Day programs

• Eye-catching in planters, or a stand-alone feature

Sizes Available

98 Plug Young Plant

50 Plug Young Plant

9” Retail Ready

Racking Configurations

98 Plug: 10,976 per rack, 784 per shelf

50 Plug: 4,400 per rack, 400 per shelf

9” pot size: 125 per rack, 25 per shelf

Note: Racking varies based on plant stage & height at time of shipping

Availability Dates

Multiple shipping windows available; please inquire based on your required finish dates

Ready to leap into lavender?

LAVENDER PATIO TREE

‘ANOUK’

LIMITED ADDITIONAL VARIETIES AVAILABLE

AN EYE-CATCHING TWIST ON THE CLASSIC LAVENDER SHRUB

• Annual

• Tree form

• USDA Zone: 7-9

• A beautiful gift –these are a favorite for retailers & customers on Mother’s Day

• Full retail package available, including water reservoir deco pot, picture tag, & 3-pack clear tray, shipped with your inputs

Sizes Available

6” Young Plant

6” Pre-Finished

6” Retail Ready

9” Retail Ready

Racking Configurations

6” Young Plant: 333 per rack

6” Pre-Finished: 333 per rack

6” Retail Ready: 144 per rack

9” Retail Ready: 75 per rack

Note: Racking varies based on plant stage & height at time of shipping Availability Dates

YP: Week 36 - Week 04

PF: Week 43 - Week 04

RR: Week 13 - Week 24

SPRING - RETAIL READY

LAVANDULA | DIANTHUS

SPRINGTIME CUSTOMER FAVORITES

• Spanish Lavender: shrub & patio tree forms

• English Lavender: shrub form

• Dianthus ‘Kahori®’: shrub form

• The best varieties, grown to full finished size

• Flowering & ready to wow on the store shelf!

• Deco upgrades available for a cohesive look & added consumer value

Sizes Available

6” pot size - Lavender Patio Tree

9” pot size - Lavender Patio Tree

9” pot size - Lavender & Dianthus shrub

Racking Configurations

6” Lavender Patio Tree: 144 per rack, 48 per shelf

9” Lavender Patio Tree: 75 per rack, 25 per shelf

9” Spanish Lavender shrub: 125 per rack, 25 per shelf

9” English Lavender shrub: 100 per rack, 25 per shelf

9” Dianthus shrub: 125 per rack, 25 per shelf

Note: Racking varies based on plant stage & height at time of shipping

Availability Dates

Varies by product/variety; please inquire based on your production needs

Ready to spring into these products? Contact your broker rep or reach our team at sales@qualitree.com

WINTER - RETAIL READY

PICEA | CHAMAECYPARIS | CUPRESSUS | GAULTHERIA

CHRISTMAS CUSTOMER FAVORITES

• Alberta Spruce (Picea ‘Conica’)

• Euro Cypress (Chamaecyparis ‘Ellwoodii’)

• Lemon Cypress (Cupressus ‘Goldcrest Wilma’)

• Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens)

• Classic & versatile varieties for indoor & outdoor uses

• Full spec & ready to wow on the store shelf!

• Flocking available as a wintry, eye-catching upgrade

• We can bring your deco ideas to life! Upgrades available for a cohesive look & added consumer value

Sizes Available

4” pot size

6” pot size

Racking Configurations

4” Picea: 600 per rack, 120 per shelf

4” Chamaecyparis: 600 per rack, 120 per shelf

4” Cupressus: 600 per rack, 120 per shelf

4” Gaultheria: 1,080 per rack, 120 per shelf

6” Picea: 192 per rack, 48 per shelf

6” Chamaecyparis: 162 per rack, 54 per shelf

6” Cupressus: 162 per rack, 54 per shelf

6” Gaultheria: 378 per rack, 54 per shelf

Note: Racking varies based on deco upgrades applied, plant stage & height at time of shipping

Availability Dates

Varies by product/variety; please inquire based on your production needs

THUJA | ARBORVITAE

VERSATILE & DEPENDABLE VARIETIES

Shorten crop cycles: Finish sellable product faster. Choose an input that’s up to your height spec, plant it up, allow it to root out, & sell!

Reduce inventory investment: Eliminate the multiple pot sizes needed to reach your end product. Streamline your inventory by planting larger inputs & turn your dollars faster.

Lower labor costs: A single shift up, rather than multiple shifts, reduces labor requirements in a big way!

EMERALD GREEN ARBORVITAE

Thuja occidentalis ‘Emerald Green’ (USDA Zone 2-7)

• Narrow, pyramidal evergreen with dense, emerald green foliage that holds its color throughout winter.

• Thrives in the heat & humidity of the south; tolerates dry spells once established

• The most popular variety for hedging

AMBER GOLD ARBORVITAE

Thuja occidentalis ‘Jantar’ (USDA Zone 4-8)

• Narrow upright form

• Cheerful, brilliant yellow foliage that does not burn in the sun & can withstand the cold

• Compared to other arborvitae, this variety has more lateral branches, resulting in a much denser appearance.

128 Plug – shipped 1,024 per shelf, 11,364 per rack

4” – shipped 2,000 per pallet spot #1 – shipped 452 per pallet spot #2 – shipped 150 per pallet spot #5 – shipped 75 per pallet spot

4” – shipped 2,000 per pallet spot #1 – shipped 452 per pallet spot #2 – shipped 150 per pallet spot

SKYBOUND ARBORVITAE

Thuja occidentalis ‘Skybound’ (USDA Zone 3-7)

• Stately, low maintenance, columnar evergreen

• Excellent for use in mass plantings, hedging, or privacy screens

• Exceptional cold hardiness for northern markets

GREEN GIANT WESTERN ARBORVITAE

Thuja x ‘Green Giant’ (USDA Zone 4-8)

• Natural pyramidal/conical shape, boasting dense rich green foliage

• One of the finest evergreens for use as a privacy hedge

• Can tolerate southern heat better than ‘Emerald Green’

LITTLE GIANT ARBORVITAE

Thuja occidentalis ‘Little Giant’ (USDA Zone 3-7)

• Slow-growing, compact, globe-shaped evergreen

• Bright green foliage in warmer months & bronze accents in winter

• A perfect addition to gardens as a small hedge or border accent

– shipped 2,000 per pallet spot

– shipped 452 per pallet spot

– shipped 150 per pallet spot

– shipped 75 per pallet spot 4” – shipped 2,000 per pallet spot

to tap into Thuja?

GOLDEN MOP

CHAMAECYPARIS PISIFERA FILIFERA ‘GOLDEN MOP’

A LANDSCAPE CLASSIC

• Coniferous, Evergreen

• Shrub form, mounding habit

• USDA Zone: 4-8

• Vibrant golden color

• Low-lying, distinctive form

• Great addition to planters as textural filler

• Adds interest in landscape settings

Sizes Available

4” Young Plant

4” Retail Ready

6” Retail Ready

Racking Configurations

4” YP: 2,000 per rack, 400 per shelf

4” RR: 960 per rack, 120 per shelf

6” RR: 324 per rack, 54 per shelf

Note: Racking varies based on plant stage & height at time of shipping

Availability Dates

YP: Week 35 - Week 20

RR: Week 38 - Week 12

EURO CYPRESS

CHAMAECYPARIS LAWSONIANA ‘ELLWOODII’

A CHRISTMAS PROGRAM CLASSIC

• Coniferous, Evergreen

• Tree form, upright habit

• USDA Zone: 5-8

• Elegant, columnar shape

• Long-lasting indoors

• Perfect height element in planters or as a stand-alone

• Flocking available for a wintry look

Sizes Available

105 Plug Young Plant

4” Retail Ready

6” Retail Ready

Racking Configurations

105 Plug: 9,240 per rack, 840 per shelf

4” pot size: 600 per rack, 120 per shelf

6” pot size: 162 per rack, 54 per shelf

Note: Racking varies based on plant stage & height at time of shipping

Availability Dates

YP: Week 19 - Week 22

RR: Week 38 - Week 50

HEATHER

‘DARLEY DALE’ ‘EVA GOLD’ ‘KRAEMERS RED’ ‘WHITE PERFECTION’

A SPLASH OF WINTERTIME COLOR

• Ericaceous, Evergreen

• Mounding, Shrub

• USDA Zone: 6-8

• Perfect for adding color & texture to mixed containers

• Versatile option for planting up into larger retail sizes

Sizes Available

128 Plug Young Plant

Racking Configurations

14,336 per rack, 1,024 per shelf

Note: Racking varies based on plant stage & height at time of shipping

Availability Dates

Week 17 - Week 20 (Grow to Order)

LEMON CYPRESS

CUPRESSUS MACROCARPA ‘GOLDCREST WILMA’

A CLASSIC FOR SPRING & WINTER

• Coniferous, Evergreen

• Tree form, upright habit

• USDA Zone: 7-10

• Fresh, citrusy lemon scent

• Vibrant color

• Elegant, conical shape

• Perfect as a thriller in planters or as a stand-alone feature

• Amazing house plant, with superb longevity due to natural oils in the foliage

Sizes Available

72 Plug Young Plant

4” Young Plant

4” Retail Ready

6” Retail Ready

Racking Configurations

72 Plug: 5,184 per rack, 576 per shelf

4” pot size (YP): 720 per rack, 120 per shelf

4” pot size (RR): 600 per rack, 120 per shelf

6” pot size: 162 per rack, 54 per shelf

Note: Racking varies based on plant stage & height at time of shipping Availability Dates

YP: Multiple shipping windows to suit your finish date

RR: Week 37 - Week 48

ALBERTA SPRUCE

PICEA GLAUCA ‘CONICA’

A CHRISTMAS CLASSIC

• Coniferous, Evergreen

• Tree form, upright habit

• USDA Zone: 2-6

• Perfect, conical shape –reminds you of a classic little Christmas tree!

• Cold-hardy enough to display outdoors

• Excellent height element in mixed planters or as a stand-alone

• Flocking available for a wintry look

Sizes Available

4” Young Plant

4” Retail Ready

6” Young Plant

6” Retail Ready

Racking Configurations

4” pot size (YP): 1,250 per rack, 250 per shelf

4” pot size (RR): 600 per rack, 120 per shelf

6” pot size: 192 per rack, 48 per shelf

6” pot size: 452 per crate*

(*only compatible for bare grow pots; no deco upgrades applied)

Note: Racking varies based on plant stage & height at time of shipping

Availability Dates Week 40 - Week 12

WINTERGREEN

GAULTHERIA PROCUMBENS

A WINTERTIME CLASSIC

• Ericaceous, Evergreen

• Groundcover, mounding habit

• USDA Zone: 3-9

• Full foliage with high berry counts

• Long-lasting color & texture –both indoors & out

• Adds a splash of color & interest as a spiller/filler in mixed planters

• An incredible houseplant that lasts in the home all winter long without dropping berries

• Ships with leaf shine applied

Sizes Available

72 Plug Young Plant

4” Retail Ready

6” Retail Ready

Racking Configurations

72 Plug: 8,064 per rack, 576 per shelf

4” pot size: 1,080 per rack, 120 per shelf

6” pot size: 378 per rack, 54 per shelf

Note: Racking varies based on plant stage & height at time of shipping

Availability Dates

YP: Week 07 - Week 18

RR: Week 36 - Week 50

DECORATIVE UPGRADES

ELEVATE YOUR CUSTOMIZATION

Have your own deco ideas? We can create a program to bring your vision to life!

BOWS SMARTCUPS® & POT WRAPS

Supplied by Elburg-Smit

Order by July for fall shipping FLOCKING MIXED TRAYS

4” PLASTIC POTS Red & White

6” PLASTIC POTS White & Purple

9” PLASTIC POTS Charcoal Grey GLITTER

SPEED COVERS

Red, Green, Natural Kraft

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