Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' - Japanese Maple Grows to 20/30 ft. Known as a Red Japanese Maple, this specimen is upright with bright red leaves. Exceptional landscape or Japanese garden planting. An eye-catching specimen with exceptional foliage. A beautiful addition to a small garden or border. … Contributed by amazon 03.01. 2008 10:16:06 (25637 readers) | |
Acer buergeranum - Trident Maple Grows to 25 ft. Gets its name from its well-defined three-lobed dark green leaf. A nice yard tree as it is fairly compact with good fall color. Also quite popular as a bonsai. A Japanese native. … Contributed by amazon 03.01. 2008 10:09:22 (22433 readers) | |
Acer mandshuricum - Manchurian Maple Zones: 5 to 7 Mature Height: 30-40 feet A rare sight even in botanical gardens. Upright, spreading form. Orange to red fall color. Manchurian Maple prefers partial to full sun and moist soils. … Contributed by amazon 03.01. 2008 10:04:07 (25526 readers) | |
Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra' - Purple Leaved Flowering Plum Flowering Plum, Prunus cerasifera Nigra is an upright deciduous tree eventually making a ball shaped specimen. It has a rounded to pyramidal habit and dark-red leaves when young in spring and a very attractive deep purple foliage later which is retained throughout the summer. … Contributed by abies 08.11. 2007 10:20:58 (242273 readers) | |
Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' - Japanese Flowering Cherry This is one of the most popular and hardiest ornamental cherry trees available. A vigorous deciduous small to medium-sized tree with an upright habit when young and wider canopy when older. In spring the tree is laden with large double, purplish-pink showy flowers shortly before the bronze foliage appears. … Contributed by abies 01.11. 2007 18:16:14 (57086 readers) | |
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Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum' - Japanese maple Japanese maples are pride of every neat garden. Some are large, others seem motionless owing to extremely slow growth rate. This variety looks similar to acer palmatum but does not grow so large or wide. Its leaves are punkah-shaped leaves are golden yellow, with pinkish tinted margins and veins. They … Contributed by havlis 25.10. 2007 10:36:32 (76082 readers) | |
Prunus incisa 'Kojou No Mai' - Fuji Cherry Kojou is a dainty little shrub with attractive zigzagged stems and pale pink bell-like flowers that grace bare stems in early spring. The leaves turn to glorious shades of red and orange in autumn giving season long appeal. Often used for Bonsai. … Contributed by amazon 15.10. 2007 20:32:54 (28838 readers) | |
Cercis siliquastrum - Judas Tree The most extravagant flowering small tree we know. Simply drips with rose-pink flowers from every conceivable point along the branches and trunk, then gives an encore by producing a mass of purple pods in the Autumn. Frost hardy tree. Prefers sun. … Contributed by amazon 11.10. 2007 09:02:07 (36215 readers) | |
Syringa reticulata - Japanese Tree Lilac The Japanese tree lilac has cherrylike bark and grows 25 to 30 feet in height. It extends the lilac season by flowering in mid June, after the shrub lilacs. Its blossoms are initially rose-colored, then quickly turn creamy white, emitting a soft, sweet aroma like that of privet. Hardy in zones 3-7. … Contributed by amazon 07.10. 2007 20:01:58 (33560 readers) | |
Sophora japonica - Japanese Pagoda tree Increasingly used as a bonsai. A tall deciduous tree to 60, hardy to zone 4; leaves ovate to 2 and in 3-8 pairs. Tiered appearance with sturdy branching. Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 4-11 Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade Origin: China and Korea Growth Habits: Deciduous medium to large tree, … Contributed by amazon 02.10. 2007 09:28:19 (91676 readers) | |
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Brya ebenus - Jamaica Rain Tree This is a tough, spiny tree with an erupting growth habit. New branches burst straight up as if ejected by a volcano, cascading onto the countryside below as they become longer and heavier. Mature height is 30 feet, but it s easy to keep under 15 with annual pruning. Flowers in times of high humidity, … Contributed by amazon 02.10. 2007 09:03:57 (26211 readers) | |
Liriodendron tulipifera - Tulip Tree Native to eatern United States. Fast growth to 60 to 80 feet with eventual spread to 30 feet. Forms large pyramidal crown. Good large shade, lawn, or roadside tree. Gives spectacular show of yellow fall color. In warm season, displays handsome tulip-shaped greenish-yellow and orange flowers. Deciduous. … Contributed by amazon 30.05. 2007 09:42:27 (18527 readers) | |
Acer palmatum 'Dissectum Seiryu' - Seiryu Japanese Maple Attractive garden or patio tree displays exciting cascading branches. The green foliage turns yellow-gold to red in fall. Useful small tree for garden accents or in containers. Try it behind medium sized, moss covered boulders mixed with flowering shade shrubs like azaleas. Makes great bonsai too!! Deciduous. … Contributed by amazon 30.05. 2007 09:33:47 (38559 readers) | |
Acer pennsylvanicum - Snakebark Maple, Moosewood, Striped Maple Grows to 40 ft. A small North American native maple with brilliant golden yellow fall color. Smooth green bark with white stripes. Excellent landscape tree. … Contributed by amazon 30.05. 2007 09:08:19 (29052 readers) | |
Acer tataricum - Tatarian Maple Grows to 30 ft. Small tree similar to Acer ginnala, but taller with unlobed leaves. Very tough. A good choice when a small tree is needed. … Contributed by amazon 30.05. 2007 09:02:19 (30533 readers) | |
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Acer rubrum - Red Maple, Scarlet Maple Grows to 100 ft. Dense foliage, profuse small red flowers in April. Native to eastern United States. More cold hardy than Acer platanoides (Norway maple) and faster growing. Brilliant scarlet fall color. … Contributed by amazon 30.05. 2007 08:58:17 (34393 readers) | |
Quercus rubra - Northern Red Oak Native to the Eastern United States, the Northern Red Oak is the ideal tree for parks and large lawns. It has broad, spreading branches and makes a large, open shade area. The leaves, which are a rich green during growing season, will turn to rich browns and reds in the fall before they fall off. The … Contributed by amazon 17.05. 2007 22:05:42 (16996 readers) | |
Quercus agrifolia - Coast Live Oak Beautiful boldly spreading branches form an attractive rounded head with holly like dark green leaves. Interesting rough, dark gray bark. An excellent selection for a shade tree. Evergreen. Full sun. Moderate grower to 50 to 70 feet tall with wider spread. … Contributed by amazon 17.05. 2007 22:01:09 (15295 readers) | |
Crataegus phaenopyrum - Washington Hawthorn This tree has it all: White spring flowers, brilliant fall foliage and reddish fruits that attract numerous fruit-eating birds. Also provides nesting sites and cover. Spreads to 25 feet; tolerates many soil types. Prefers sun. 4-year-old (18-24 ) transplants shipped at the proper planting time for your … Contributed by amazon 17.05. 2007 21:55:57 (22883 readers) | |
Betula nigra 'Little King' - Fox Valley River Birch Fox Valley River Birch A dwarf selection of river birch with cinnamon and cream exfoliating bark. A great little tree for smaller landscapes or can be used as a large shrub on commercial sites. Excellent resistance to bronze birch borer.. Fantastic bonsai! The plant you will recieve is growing in a … Contributed by amazon 17.05. 2007 21:49:23 (32874 readers) | |
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Alnus rhombifolia - Alder Shade Very fast growing to 50 to 75 feet or clip to shape. Wide spreading. Very tolerant of heat and wind. Likes a very consistent source of water. Would make a good lawn tree, or planted near or around rivers or streams. Hardy to about -10 to -20° sF. … Contributed by amazon 17.05. 2007 21:42:58 (23300 readers) | |
Acer palmatum atropurpureum - Japanese Red Maple Considered the most graceful of all maples. This versatile landscaping tree really stands out with deep blood red, finely cut foliage in spring. 15-25 tall with similar spread. Japanese Red Maple s foliage is most colorful in full sun. Super hardy. 2 - 3 plants. Deer tend to avoid. Acer palmatum var. … Contributed by amazon 17.05. 2007 21:33:10 (69856 readers) | |
Acer griseum - Paperbark Maple Zone: 4 to 8 Grows to: 20-30 ft. Can be a little tricky to grow from seed, but very rewarding. A beautiful small tree with great individuality and brilliant red fall foliage. Lovely rich reddish brown peeling bark stands out wonderfully in a winter landscape. A wonderful specimen tree. … Contributed by amazon 17.05. 2007 21:24:25 (22210 readers) | |
