Due to its varied seasonal interest and its ability to grow in light shade, redbud provides a great contrast next to evergreens. canadensis mexicana), though the latter are very drought tolerant. The eastern redbud is more common and adaptable than the western natives ( C. In winter, long mahogany seed pods cling to bare branches.
canadensis) ‘Forest Pansy’ is one of the few with reddish-purple fall foliage. Most varieties turn yellow in autumn the eastern redbud (C. Smokebushĭespite its name, this small tree bears bright pinkish-purple spring flowers before its heart-shaped leaves appear. Similarly, the beloved sugar maples of the Northeast can lift a concrete sidewalk if planted too close to the street. Quaking aspen, a shining star of the western landscape because of golden leaves that seem to shimmer as they flutter in even a slight breeze, sends out aggressive surface roots and numerous suckers, which can create havoc with pavement and underground pipes. TOH Tip: It’s worth noting that unless you have a large property, some of the season’s beauties are best enjoyed while driving through the countryside rather than planted near your home. Trees often have an umbrella shape and can grow 80 feet tall, though many stay only half that height.įull sun regular to moderate water Zones 4–9 The leaves resemble those of the maidenhair fern, thus the common name: maidenhair tree. Considered living fossils because they are the last survivors of tree varieties that grew worldwide 200 million years ago, gingkos are related to conifers but have fan-shaped leaves rather than needles. Gingkos put on a spectacular yellow show in fall.
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