Lavender Twist Weeping Redbud (PP10328)

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Lavender Twist Weeping Redbud (PP10328)

The umbrella shaped tree accentuates the weeping, twisted branches tipping towards the ground. The reddish-purple bud opens to a rosy lavender-pink flower in early spring. They flower in early spring and bloom for 2 to 3 weeks. The seed pods develop in October and usually stay on throughout the winter and adding winter interest. The shape of the fruit looks like a pea pod. This tree is a great specimen plant and perfect for a small protected area in the landscape. The pods are 2-3” and are brown. Leaves are heart shaped, when emerging in the spring are reddish-purple changing to a dark lustrous green in the summer and then to a yellow fall color. The Lavender Twist Weeping Redbud, 'Cercis canadensis "Covey", also known as Twisted Lavender Redbud, is a new variety of Redbud that is sure to attract the eye. ... more info

 

Princeton Sentry Ginkgo Ginkgo are not native to North America, rather they are indigenous to China, Japan, and Korea, where they may still exist in remote mountainous parts. No smelly fruits with this Gingko cultivar. Adapts well to most urban environments. Use this tree for large and small lawns, buffer strips or median plantings and as a street tree. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, including both alkaline and acidic soils and compacted soils. The Princeton Sentry Ginkgo, 'Ginkgo biloba "Princeton Sentry", is a male cultivar (which are "fruitless"). The fall color is brilliant yellow.

Lavender Twist Weeping Redbud (PP10328)