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 »
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 »
Amur Maackia is a tiny deciduous tree with a lovely dark olive green canopy with 5-7 leaflets. The compound leaves first appear in spring as silvery-green, and by summer they become medium green. In the middle of summer, when not much else is blooming, white, spiky blossoms arise. The Amur Maackia tree is found in Russia and eastern… Read More »
Kevin Johnston, an employee at Bailey Nurseries, was the one who discovered the Matador Maple in 1997 at the container tree farm that the company owned. This freemanii cultivar was chosen for its outstanding growth habit and autumn coloration. Matador’s fall color is more uniform than Sienna Glen’s and more intense than Autumn Blaze’s. It is a flexible… Read More »
Apple trees make wonderful additions to any garden. The fruit can either be eaten raw or cooked, and it contains a high concentration of nutrients in both preparation ways. There are numerous apple tree species available, but these columnar apple trees are increasingly gaining favor as homeowners strive to maximize their available area. These trees are a rare and distinctive… Read More »
The Princeton elm, also known as Ulmus americana ‘Princeton,’ is often regarded as the noblest of all trees used for providing shade. This decorative tree features an overhead arch and a majestic vase shape. The adaptability and resilience of these elms are exceptional. The Princeton Elm is a variety of American Elm that is chosen for its robust… Read More »
The night glow Diervilla, also called Diervilla splendens El Madrigal nightglow, is an easy-to-grow shrub that grows well in many different places. It is renowned for its vibrant, bright yellow flowers and dark, deep burgundy foliage. Diervilla Splendens is a cultivated hybrid bush honeysuckle produced by crossing D. sessilifolia with D. lonicera. This deciduous shrub reaches a height… Read More »
