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Japanese Red Maple
This plant can be a single-stemmed small tree or multi-stemmed shrub. The Japanese Red Maple tree, Acer Palmatum Autropurpeum, is by far, one of the most popular ornamental plants in the plant kingdom. The leaves are reddish-purple in spring and again in fall. This small deciduous tree is a very showy, versatile species. Japanese Red Maple trees are used as a single specimen or in borders or groupings. The classic Japanese maple has red-purple leaves which turn a brilliant red in autumn. The Japanese Red Maple tree is used to create a unique bonsai tree. Prospers in full sun and moist well drained soils. ... more
Silverbell The Carolina Silverbell tree, Halesia carolina, also known as Mountain Silverbell, Snowdrop tree, and Oppossum Wood, is common and reaches its greatest size in the southern Appalachian Mountains where it is called mountain silverbell. The white bell-shaped flowers and small size make it a desirable tree for landscaping. This attractive shrub, or small tree, grows in moist soils along streams in the understory of hardwood forests. It has a moderate growth rate and lives about 100 years. Place in full sun to partial shade. Silverbell trees exhibit pendulous bell-shaped white flowers in spring. This deciduous tree has soft wood and it is close-grained and a favorite wood for crafts. Fall color is chartreuse to yellow-brown. The seeds are eaten by squirrels and the flowers provide honey for bees. |
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