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Aristocrat Flowering Pear
Home owners and landscapers place this tree in prominent locations because of the year around beauty it provides. The clean winter outline is upright to pyramidal when young and becomes broadly oval at maturity. It produces masses of white flowers in early spring, followed by bright, glossy green, disease resistant foliage. The Aristocrat Flowering Pear tree, Pyrus 'Aristocrat', is a beautiful tree that is attractive in all four seasons. Aristocrat Flowering Pear trees have a more dominant trunk and open form that helps this deciduous, flowering species, to be less susceptible to wind damage. Leaves turn a deep to reddish-purple in mid to late fall to provide spectacular fall color. ... find out more
Water Oak The Water Oak tree, Quercus nigra, is also known as a spotted oak or possum oak. The plant prefers medium to heavy soils. It requires moist soil. Acorns are 1/2 inch long, very dark in color, and 1/3 covered by a flattened cap. Water oak acorns provide food for many animals such as squirrels, white-tailed deer, and wild turkey. It matures in September of the second year. The Water Oak is found along streams and low ground. This deciduous tree is fast growing and it starts producing acorns before its 10th year. |
