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Crusader Hawthorn
The Crusader is a very hardy tree. The white flowers are followed by dark red fruits which persist into winter. The Crusader Hawthron is tolerant to shearing which makes this an excellent barrier or large hedge plant. The Crusader Hawthorn, 'Crataegus crusgalli "Crusader' , is small tree that produces an abundance of white flowers in the spring. Use this thornless tree for both street and lawn plantings. The branches are arranged in a pleasing layered habit. This tree is tolerant to tough urban conditions and pollution. This thornless Hawthron has glossy green foliage and displays brilliant maroon colors in the fall. ... find out more
White Fringe Tree Wide, spear-shaped leaves (to 8" long) turn yellow in autumn. These deciduous trees seldom need pruning. It prefers moist, fertile soils. 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. The White Fringetree, Chionanthus virginicus, is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a spreading, rounded habit. 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 may also may be used in native plant gardens or near streams or ponds. White Fringetrees are easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. |
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