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Eastern Whitebud
The Eastern Whitebud tree, Cercis canadensis alba, is best known for their profuse white pea-like flowers. 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. It is used as an ornamental or patio tree. 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. ... more info
Cherry Bark Oak This tree is also a pleasant shade tree and is a fast growing Oak tree. Many wild animals and birds use the acorns as food. Cherrybark Oak trees are a highly-valued red oak in the South. pagodifolia, is also called bottomland red oak, red oak, swamp red oak, swamp Spanish oak, and Elliott oak. This deciduous tree has heavy strong wood which makes it an excellent timber tree; it is used for furniture and interior finish. The Cherrybark Oak tree, Quercus falcata var. It is larger and better formed than southern red oak and commonly grows on more moist sites. Gardening News and Articles |