|
Eastern Whitebud
The Eastern Whitebud tree, Cercis canadensis alba, is best known for their profuse white pea-like flowers. Eastern Whitebud trees grow best in full sun to light shade with moist well-drained deep soil. The heart-shaped leaves of this redbud tree are 3-5" across and its fruit are brown flat pods about 2-3" long. It is used as an ornamental or patio tree. This small deciduous tree is adaptable to other soil types but will not grow well in permanently wet or poorly drained soil. The trunk of this small tree usually branches close to the ground resulting in a spreading flat-topped to rounded crown. ... more
Serviceberry Their beautiful, but brief, early spring flowering beats all but the earliest shrubs, and their fall foliage is first rate. It is an excellent small yard tree. The bush sends up numerous suckers and can become quite a thicket. The little serviceberry shrubs are useful in naturalized plantings, especially in open woodlands, under tall oaks or pines. Serviceberry trees have leaves that are 2 inches long and have a very pretty white fuzzy coat when young, but becoming shiny green as they mature. |
