Qualitree Product Guide (V1.6)

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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 with our customers across North America to supply superior ornamental plants.

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, processes, and ways to elevate our customers’ experience. We’re all about creative innovation with high-tech machines, efficient facilities, and a focus on research and development.

Our diverse team of enthusiastic individuals shares a common purpose: to support and enhance the horticulture industry. We believe in open communication, trust, respect, hard work, and celebrating wins alongside partners and customers like you!

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Paul Vaandrager Sales Manager

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LOGISTICS

ROUTES ACROSS NORTH AMERICA

Our Sales and 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 and deliver the best value for your freight dollars. Racks and crates are built to the exact specifications for each product and packaged to ensure your plants arrive healthy and ready to thrive at their destinations.

LIVE SHIPMENT TRACKING

Available 24/7 as soon as your products ship

GPS trackers are included on every load so you know where the truck is along its route, and where it’s headed next. Plus temperature, light, and humidity readings can be monitored throughout your plants’ journey.

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

ORDER PARAMETERS

MINIMUMS & MULTIPLES

Retail Ready Plants (without upgrades)

• 3 rack minimum shipment

• Order multiples = 1 shelf

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

With Decorative Upgrades Added

• 3 rack minimum shipment on orders with standard upgrades

• 6 rack minimum shipment on orders with custom upgrades

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

PLANT PROGRAMS

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

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

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

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Young Plants

• Plug minimum shipment = 8 trays

• Order multiples = 4 trays

• Sizes 4”–6” = 1 rack / crate minimum

• Order multiples = 1 shelf / 1 full crate

2 Gallon+ Pot Sizes

• 4 pallet minimum

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SPRING | RETAIL READY

LAVANDULA | DIANTHUS | FUCHSIA | CUPRESSUS | ERICA

SPRINGTIME CUSTOMER FAVORITES

• Spanish Lavender: shrub & patio tree forms

• English Lavender: shrub form

• Dianthus: shrub form

• Fuchsia: patio tree form

• Lemon Cypress: shrub form

• Erica: shrub form

• The best varieties, grown to full finished size

• Flowering, in vibrant color, and ready to wow on the store shelf!

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

Sizes Available

Lavender shrub: 4”, 6”, 9” pot sizes

Dianthus shrub: 4”, 6”, 9” pot sizes

Lemon Cypress shrub: 4”, 6”, #2 pot sizes

Erica shrub: 4” pot size

Lavender Patio Tree: 6”, 9” pot sizes

Fuchsia Patio Tree: 6”, 9” pot sizes

Racking Configurations

Lavender shrub:

4” pots: 840 per rack, 120 per shelf

6” pots: 270–288 per rack, 48–54 per shelf

9” pots: 100 per rack, 25 per shelf

Dianthus shrub:

4” pots: 840 per rack, 120 per shelf

6” pots: 288 per rack, 48 per shelf

9” pots: 125 per rack, 25 per shelf

Lemon Cypress shrub:

4” pots: 600 per rack, 120 per shelf

6” pots: 192 per rack, 48 per shelf

#2 pots: 75 per rack, 25 per shelf

Erica shrub:

4” pots: 960 per rack, 120 per shelf

Lavender Patio Tree:

6” pots: 144 per rack, 48 per shelf

9” pots: 75 per rack, 25 per shelf

Fuchsia Patio Tree:

6” pots: 144 per rack, 48 per shelf

9” pots: 75 per rack, 25 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

WINTER | RETAIL READY

PICEA | CHAMAECYPARIS | CUPRESSUS | CALOCEPHALUS | GAULTHERIA

CHRISTMAS CUSTOMER FAVORITES

• Alberta Spruce (Picea ‘Conica’)

• Euro Cypress (Chamaecyparis ‘Ellwoodii’)

• Lemon Cypress (Cupressus ‘Goldcrest Wilma’)

• Silver Stone (Calocephalus ‘Silver Stone’)

• Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens)

• Classic and versatile varieties for indoor and outdoor uses — as standalones or in mixed seasonal planters

• Full spec and ready to wow on the store shelf

• Flocking available as a wintry, seasonal upgrade

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

Sizes Available

Alberta Spruce: 4”, 6”, #2 pot sizes

Euro Cypress: 4”, 6” pot sizes

Lemon Cypress: 4”, 6”, #2 pot sizes

Silver Stone: 4” pot size

Wintergreen: 4”, 6” pot sizes

Racking Configurations

Alberta Spruce:

4” pots: 600 per rack, 120 per shelf

6” pots: 192–216 per rack, 48–54 per shelf

#2 pots: 75 per rack, 25 per shelf

Euro Cypress:

4” pots: 600 per rack, 120 per shelf

6” pots: 144 per rack, 48 per shelf

Lemon Cypress:

4” pots: 600 per rack, 120 per shelf

6” pots: 192 per rack, 48 per shelf

#2 pots: 75 per rack, 25 per shelf

Silver Stone:

4” pots: 960 per rack, 120 per shelf

Wintergreen:

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

6” pots: 336 per rack, 48 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

DIANTHUS

KAHORI® SERIES EVERLAST™ SERIES

COLOR + FRAGRANCE FOR YOUR SPRING LINE-UP

• USDA Zone (4)5–8

• Perennial

• Shrub form

• Abundant, fragrant blooms

• The perfect follow-up to early spring bloomers

• Enjoyed indoors and 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

4” Retail Ready (Grow to Order)

6” Retail Ready (Grow to Order)

9” Retail Ready

Racking Configurations

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

4” pot size: 840 per rack, 120 per shelf

6” pot size: 288 per rack, 48 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

ANGUSTIFOLIA VARIETIES:

‘ESSENCE PURPLE’

‘HIDCOTE BLUE’

LAVENIZE® ‘SILVER FOREVER’

‘PACIFIC MIST’ QUALITREE EXCLUSIVE

SPRING’S MOST POPULAR CROP

• USDA Zone: 5–9

• Perennial

• Shrub form

• 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

6” Retail Ready

9” Retail Ready

Racking Configurations

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

6” pot size: 270 per rack, 54 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/ production schedule

LAVENDER | SPANISH & HYBRIDS

STOECHAS VARIETIES:

‘ANOUK DARK PURPLE’

‘ANOUK DARK SILVER’ — NEW

‘ANOUK DEEP ROSE’

‘ANOUK PURPLE CROWN’

‘ANOUK PURPLE FLARE’

‘ANOUK TWILIGHT’

‘PRIMAVERA’ — NEW

LAVINNOVA® ‘INTENSE PURPLE’

LAVINNOVA® ‘THE PRINCESS’

SPRING’S MOST POPULAR CROP

• USDA Zone: 7–10

• Annual

• Shrub form

• Pollinator-friendly

• Fragrant flowers in purple and 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

50 Plug Young Plant

4” Retail Ready

6” Retail Ready

9” Retail Ready

Racking Configurations

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

4” pot size: 840 per rack, 120 per shelf

6” pot size: 288 per rack, 48 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/ production schedule

‘ANOUK DARK PURPLE’
DARK SILVER’
DEEP ROSE’
‘ANOUK PURPLE FLARE’

LAVENDER PATIO TREE

LAVANDULA STOECHAS

‘ANOUK’

‘ANOUK TWILIGHT’

LAVINNOVA® ‘INTENSE PURPLE’

LAVINNOVA® ‘THE PRINCESS’

AN ELEVATED TWIST ON THE CLASSIC LAVENDER SHRUB

• USDA Zone: 7–10

• Annual

• Tree form

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

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

Sizes Available

6” Young Plant

6” Pre-Finished

6” Retail Ready

9” Retail Ready

Racking Configurations

6” Young Plant: 333 per rack, 111 per shelf

6” Pre-Finished: 333 per rack, 111 per shelf

6” Retail Ready: 144 per rack, 48 per shelf

9” Retail Ready: 75 per rack, 25 per shelf

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FUCHSIA PATIO TREE

ASSORTED VARIETIES

A STAND OUT IN ANY SPRING LINE-UP

• Annual or Tender Perennial (depending on zone)

• Tree/topiary form

• Colorful, intricate flowers that attract pollinators

• Perfect for extending your sales season, alongside Lavender Patio Trees and spring blooming shrubs

• A unique shape, adding height and interest both on the retail shelf and around customer homes

Sizes Available

6” Pre-Finished

6” Retail Ready

9” Retail Ready

Racking Configurations

6” Pre-Finished: 333 per rack, 111 per shelf

6” Retail Ready: 144 per rack, 48 per shelf

9” Retail Ready: 75 per rack, 25 per shelf

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

Availability Dates

PF: Week 10 – Week 12

RR: Week 15 – Week 20*

*Timing subject to change based on flowering times/varieties

ERICA

ERICA X DARLEYENSIS

‘DARLEY DALE’

‘KRAMERS RED’

‘WHITE PERFECTION’

EARLY SPRING COLOR + TEXTURE

• USDA Zone: 6–7(8)

• Ericaceous, evergreen

• Mounding, shrub form

• Perfect for adding color and texture to mixed containers

• Versatile option for planting up into larger retail sizes

Sizes Available

128 Plug Young Plant 4” Retail Ready

Racking Configurations

128 Plug size: 14,336 per rack, 1,024 per shelf

4” pot size: 960 per rack, 120 per shelf

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

Availability Dates

YP: Week 17 – Week 22 (Grow to Order)

RR: Week 4 – Week 15 (Grow to Order)

CALLUNA

CALLUNA VULGARIS

BEAUTY LADIES® VARIETIES : RED, PINK, PURPLE, WHITE

SKYLINE® VARIETIES : DARK GREEN, MINTY GREEN, CHARTREUSE, AMBER

A POP OF FALL COLOR

• USDA Zone: 4–7

• Ericaceous, evergreen

• Shrub, upright habit

• Add texture and long-lasting color in mixed planters, window boxes, or as stand-alone feature plants

• Versatile indoors and outdoors

• Featuring superior genetics from our European breeder partners

Sizes Available

128 Plug Young Plant 4” Retail Ready 6” Retail Ready (Mixed Combos)

Racking Configurations

128 Plug: 14,336 per rack, 1,024 per shelf

pot size: 720–840 per rack, 120 per shelf

pot size: 240–270 per rack, 48–54 per shelf

Note: Racking varies based on plant stage & height at time of shipping Availability Dates YP: Week 17 – Week 20 (Grow to Order) RR: Week 34 – Week 39

CALLUNA

BEAUTY LADIES® SERIES

Long-lasting flowers in a range of vibrant colors

128 Plug & 4” pot size

SKYLINE® SERIES

Textural interest, pairing perfectly with flowering varieties

128 Plug & 4” pot size

MIXED COMBOS

Combining color and texture for maximum impact 6” pot size

Red
Dark Green
Pink | Red
Purple Purple | Red | White Skyline® Trio
Pink
Minty Green
Purple
Chartreuse White Amber

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, and sell!

Reduce inventory investment: Eliminate the multiple pot sizes needed to reach your end product. Streamline your inventory by planting larger inputs and 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 (3)4–7(8)

• 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

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

144 Plug – shipped 1,152 per shelf, 12,672 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

#7 – shipped 26 per pallet spot

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

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GREEN GIANT ARBORVITAE

Thuja x ‘Green Giant’ USDA Zone 5–8

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

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

• Can tolerate southern heat

LITTLE GIANT ARBORVITAE

Thuja occidentalis ‘Little Giant’ USDA Zone 4–7

• 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

144 Plug – shipped 1,152 per shelf, 12,672 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

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GOLDEN MOP

CHAMAECYPARIS PISIFERA FILIFERA ‘GOLDEN MOP’

A LANDSCAPE CLASSIC

• USDA Zone: 4–8

• Coniferous, evergreen

• Shrub form, mounding habit

• Vibrant golden color

• Low-lying, distinctive form

• Great addition to planters as textural filler

• Adds interest in landscape settings

Sizes Available

4” Young Plant

Racking Configurations

4” YP: 2,000 per rack, 400 per shelf

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

Availability Dates

YP: Week 35 – Week 20

EURO CYPRESS

CHAMAECYPARIS LAWSONIANA ‘ELLWOODII’

A WINTER THRILLER

• USDA Zone: 5–7(8)

• Coniferous, evergreen

• Tree form, upright habit

• 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

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: 144 per rack, 48 per shelf

Availability Dates YP: Week 19 – Week 22 RR: Week 38 – Week 50

LEMON CYPRESS

CUPRESSUS MACROCARPA ‘GOLDCREST WILMA’

YOUNG PLANT

ULTIMATE VIBRANCY & VERSATILITY: FINISH FOR SPRING OR WINTER

• USDA Zone: 7–9

• Coniferous, evergreen

• Tree form, upright habit

• Fresh, citrusy scent and vibrant color

• Bulked-up and ready for shifting up or finishing for retail

• Versatile inputs for your mixed planter combinations

• Availability to cover your production needs in any season

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Availability Dates

LEMON CYPRESS

CUPRESSUS MACROCARPA ‘GOLDCREST WILMA’

RETAIL READY

A CLASSIC FOR SPRING & WINTER, FINISHED TO WOW ON THE SHELF

• USDA Zone: 7–9

• Coniferous, evergreen

• Tree form, upright habit

• Fresh, citrusy scent and vibrant color

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

• Amazing houseplant with superb longevity due to natural oils in the foliage

• Modern alternative to traditional conifers and an ideal input for Grinching

Sizes Available

4” Retail Ready

6” Retail Ready

#2 Retail Ready

Racking Configurations

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

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

#2 pot size: 75 per rack, 25 per shelf

#2 pot size: 125 per crate*

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

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

Availability Dates

Spring: Week 02 – Week 18 Fall: Week 37 – Week 48

DWARF ALBERTA SPRUCE

PICEA GLAUCA ‘CONICA’

A CHRISTMAS CLASSIC

• USDA Zone: 2–7(8)

• Coniferous, evergreen

• Tree form, upright habit

• 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

#2 Retail Ready

Racking Configurations

4” pot size (YP): 1,500 per rack, 500 per shelf

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

6” pot size (flocked): 192 per rack, 48 per shelf

6” pot size: 216 per rack, 54 per shelf

6” pot size: 452 per crate*

#2 pot size: 75 per rack, 25 per shelf

#2 pot size: 125 per crate*

*Crating is compatible for bare grow pots only (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

ABUNDANT WINTERTIME BERRIES

• USDA Zone: 3–6(7)

• Native from Newfoundland to Manitoba, south to Georgia and Michigan

• Ericaceous, evergreen

• Groundcover, mounding habit

• Full foliage with high berry counts

• Long-lasting color and texture — both indoors and out

• Adds a splash of color and 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

SILVER STONE

CALOCEPHALUS BROWNII ‘SILVER STONE’

PERFECT FOR WINTER PLANTERS

• USDA Zone: 10

• Annual

• Multi-stemmed, mounded form

• A plant native to Australia

• Low maintenance

• Striking silver color and textured, branching foliage make for a perfect contrasting “filler” in mixed containers

• A great addition to a Christmas or fall/ winter line-up

Sizes Available 4” Retail Ready

Racking Configurations

960 per rack, 120 per shelf

Note: Racking varies based on plant stage & height at time of shipping Availability Dates Week 38 – Week 50

DECORATIVE UPGRADES

ELEVATE YOUR CUSTOMIZATION

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

4” ECO POTS Red & White
6” FINN POTS White & Purple
4” & 6” LUX POTS Red & White
4” & 6” HEX POTS White, Purple, Light Green, Dark Green, Blue
4” & 6” LUX METALLIC POTS Red & Champagne
9” IMCA POTS Charcoal Grey GLITTER
4” & 6” SPEED COVERS Burgundy, Dark Green, Natural Kraft

RACKING & CRATING

SHIPPING SOLUTIONS TO STRETCH YOUR FREIGHT DOLLARS

EZ RACK

Shows off your plants with a clean look that is ready for retail

LOOSE LAYING FLAT

The most plants per square inch to maximize your pallet space

WOODEN CRATE

An economical solution for shipping larger inputs

ORDER SCHEDULE

Fall/Christmas (RR):

• Calluna

• Cupressus

• Cham. ‘Ellwoodii’

WK 14

April

Fall Shipping (YP):

• Thuja

• Picea

• Cham. ‘Golden Mop’

WK 17

June WK 26

July WK 29

August

WK 34

WK 35

September WK 39

October WK 41

December WK 50

• Picea

• ‘Silver Stone’

• Gaultheria

Fall Shipping: Lavandula Stem YP & PF

Fall Shipping: Thuja RR

Fall Shipping:

• Lavandula Plugs & YP

• Dianthus Plugs

Spring Shipping:

• Calluna Plugs

• Erica Plugs

Spring Shipping: Lavandula Plugs

Spring Flowering Crops (RR):

• Dianthus

• Lavandula Shrub

• Lavandula Stem

Spring Shipping (YP):

• Cham. ‘Ellwoodii’

• Picea

Spring Shipping:

• Cupressus Plugs & YP

Spring Shipping: Thuja RR

• Erica

• Cupressus

• Fuchsia Stem

• Cham. ‘Golden Mop’

• Thuja

• Gaultheria Plugs

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