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Lavender Twist Weeping Redbud (PP10328)
Leaves are heart shaped, when emerging in the spring are reddish-purple changing to a dark lustrous green in the summer and then to a yellow fall color. The reddish-purple bud opens to a rosy lavender-pink flower in early spring. The shape of the fruit looks like a pea pod. The seed pods develop in October and usually stay on throughout the winter and adding winter interest. The Lavender Twist Weeping Redbud, 'Cercis canadensis "Covey", also known as Twisted Lavender Redbud, is a new variety of Redbud that is sure to attract the eye. They flower in early spring and bloom for 2 to 3 weeks. This tree is a great specimen plant and perfect for a small protected area in the landscape. The umbrella shaped tree accentuates the weeping, twisted branches tipping towards the ground. The pods are 2-3” and are brown. ... more info
S.E. Wild Crabapple The Southern Crabapple tree, Malus angustifolia, also called a wild crabapple or narrowleaf crabapple, is a small tree. In fall the leaves turn many shades of red, orange and gold. Its fall foliage is attractive. This deciduous tree grows fast and reaches a height of 30/35 ft. It has fragrant pink flowers in the spring and small green crabapples in fall. Small apples provide food for wildlife. Its flowers have deep pink buds that open lighter pink, then eventually fade to white. Gardening News and Articles |
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