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Trees N-Z
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Oxydendrum arboreum, SOURWOOD , Z 5,6,7,8,9,
Mature height - 25'X18', Growth - Slow, Light - S-Psh, Soil
- Dry-Med.., Origin - East, SE US
Flower Color - white, Flower Time - June, Fall Color -
red-purple
Draping white veil of flower in July and excellent fall
color make this an outstanding native
Choice
plant.
Paulownia Tomentosa, EMPRESS TREE, Z 5,6,7,8,9, Timber
Mature height - 40'X30', Growth - Fast, Light - S-Psh, Soil
- Med., Origin - China
Flower Color - purple, Flower Time - May, Fall Color -
A love - hate tree.Even ardent haters will agree
nothing to compare with deep blue foxglove flowers. We are equally taken in by a tree weighted down with seed pods
in late summer. Big leaves, seed pods and breaking branches can make this a
messy tree. The timber is highly prized and the fast growth has made this tree a
subject of biomass experiments. Seems to occur a lot in zoo's. Perennial foliage
gardeners have made it popular also, to be cut back every year; just for the
texture that's its large leaves add. Will if cut back, shoot to 10 plus feet in
a year.
Not everyone will appreciate the heavy seed pods, we do !
Stewartii pseudocamellia, JAP.STEWARTII, Z 5,6,7,
Bark
Mature height - 25'x15', Growth - Med., Light - S-Psh, Soil
- Med., Origin - Japan
A tree for all seasons. White 'Camellia' like flowers in the summer. An eclectic mix of
red-yellow and orange fall color and outstanding bark. Small stature and no
major disease or pest problems make this one of the most desirable garden trees.
Where's the Koala.
Flower.
Xanthoceras sorbifolium, YELLOWHORN, Z4,5,6,
Mature height - 18'x9', Growth - Med., Light - S, Soil -
Med.., Origin - China
Flower Color - white, Flower Time - May,
This tree will catch up with the 'Crabs' soon in
horticultural interest and importance. Striking white flowers in May.
Stunning in flower.
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