Redbud trees are lovely deciduous trees that welcome spring with a spectacular display of color, unlike any other tree. Redbuds are well-known for the small, vivid blooms that appear to explode from the buds of the plant when spring arrives. Flowers on redbud trees open up long before their leaves emerge from winter dormancy. These trees feature heart-shaped leaves… Read More »
Malus “prairie fire” or Prairie Fire Crabapple is a beautiful tree that blooms in the spring with masses of vibrant pink, nearly red flowers. The tree’s fruit attracts numerous species of birds and other wildlife, and its leaves change to vibrant shades of purple, orange, and red in the autumn. This crabapple flourishes in small spaces and possesses several outstanding… Read More »
The fringe tree is a deciduous decorative tree with spring flowers that is still far from the level of popularity enjoyed by more widespread species such as dogwoods, magnolias, and blooming cherries. The fragrant, light, hanging clusters of white petals that resemble fringe give rise to the name “fringe tree.” The Chinese and American varieties of this tree produce flower clusters… Read More »
Marmo Maple vs Autumn Blaze The Autumn Blaze maple tree is a stunning decorative tree that is highly regarded for its vibrant orange and crimson foliage in the fall. Autumn Blaze maples are deciduous trees with appealing upward branching, rounded canopies, and strongly lobed maple leaves. This Autumn Blaze maple (Acer x freemanii ‘Autumn Blaze’) is an ornamental… Read More »
A huge shade tree known as the Freeman maple (Acer x Freemanii) was created by crossing red and silver maple trees (Acer rubrum x Acer Saccharinum). The best characteristics of both parent species have been passed on to this hybrid. This tree’s attractive form and fiery autumn color are inherited from its parent, the red maple. The silver… Read More »
Red Rocket Maple The ‘Red Rocket’ possesses all the qualities of the red maple, but has a slender, conical form. Even though maples aren’t widely recognized for their flowers, they are among the first trees to offer color to the landscape after a long winter because of the big clusters of red flowers they produce in the early… Read More »
Princeton Sentry Ginkgo The Princeton Sentry Ginkgo, also called Ginkgo Biloba, Witch Hazel ‘Early Bright,’ or Chinese Witch Hazel ‘Early Bright,’ is a shrub plant that is quite well-known among gardeners all over the world. The Princeton Sentry Ginkgo is a member of the Hamamelidaceae family, genus Hamamelis, and species Mollis. This Princeton Sentry Ginkgo is an ancient species… Read More »
The University of Minnesota developed and introduced the Firefall Maple Tree. It is a fast-growing tree that can withstand the cold winters and hot summers of Minnesota. This seedless Firefall Maple Tree has a beautiful red fall color. It’s a hybrid of Autumn Spire and Silver Maples. Firefall Maple Trees are oval-shaped and upright, thus they are narrower… Read More »
The Marmo Maple also named Acer x freemanii is a hybrid specie. The silver maple and the red maple were chosen for their growth rate, habit, and autumn color. ‘Marmo’ is a columnar tree with orange-to-yellow autumn foliage. Marmo is a fast-growing Freeman Maple with an oval to vase-shaped crown. The Morton Arboretum built it for the local… Read More »
Parkland Pillar Birch (Betula platyphylla ‘Jefpark’) is a thin, upright tree with unique white bark. It is prized for its refined, columnar form, which makes it an excellent option for small-space landscapes. The Swedish Aspen, also known as Populus tremula ‘Erecta’ is a thin, quickly-growing tree that has a recognizable columnar shape. Its elegant look and fluttering leaves are… Read More »
