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Redspire Pear
The Redspire Flowering Pear develops small, pea sized reddish fruits that are attractive to birds and other wildlife. The fruits are quite persistent and may hang for up to a year. The flowers are larger than Bradford or Aristocrat flowering pears. It is tolerant of pollution, compacted soils, restricted rooting areas, drought and heat. The leaves turn to a yellow/orange color for an awesome fall display. The leaves emerge as red/purple and then turn a glossy green with a red tinge. The Redspire Flowering Pear, 'Pyrus calleryana "Redspire", produces beautiful large white flowers in early spring. The Redspire provides 3 seasons of interest: spring flowers, glossy summer foliage and spectacular fall color. This tree has many uses including lawns, buffer strips, median strip plantings, small shade tree, specimen and as a residential street tree. ... more information
White Fringe Tree They may also may be used in native plant gardens or near streams or ponds. It is also known as Old Mans Beard. Flowers give way to clusters of olive-like fruits which ripen to a dark, bluish black in late summer and are a food source for birds and wildlife. These deciduous trees seldom need pruning. The White Fringetree, Chionanthus virginicus, is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a spreading, rounded habit. Wide, spear-shaped leaves (to 8" long) turn yellow in autumn. The common name refers to the slightly fragrant, spring-blooming flowers which feature airy, terminal, drooping clusters (4-6" long) of fringe-like, creamy white petals. They are spectacular in full bloom. Gardening News and Articles |
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