Yearly Archives: 2014

[gallery ids="7599"] A shrubby tree with thorns, white flowers in mid-spring and black fruit in the summer. Prefers moist or wet habitats. It is native to the Pacific Northwest and found from Alaska to California and east to Michigan. Named for David Douglas, the Scottish botanical explorer....

[gallery ids="5617,5618,8469"] A large shrub, or small tree, with deep-blue green foliage. Leaves are bright red when young, and fall color is brilliant red, orange and yellow. The typical Smoketree pink flowers are held on a 14" x 11" panicle. It prefers full sun for best color and a well-drained soil. As with most Cotinus, it...

A great selection of Chinese fringetree from Arnold Arboretum with abundant, fragrant spring flowers and exfoliating cinnamon bark. A strong grower with a central leader and shiny dark green leaves. It is easily grown in a well-drained soil with adequate moisture, preferring a deep, moist, acidic site. Grow in full sun to part shade. This...

[gallery ids="5612"] A small rounded tree that has leathery, glossy foliage. The white, mid-spring flowers are produced in erect 3" long clusters, covering the tree. If a female, purple-black fruit appears in fall. The fall color is yellow. A great small tree that adapts well to urban sites with good moisture and soils....