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Oklahoma Redbud
Effective planted as a specimen or in groups. The Oklahoma Redbud tree, Cercis reniformis, 'Oklahoma', has glossy green foliage. It is easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. This tree has clusters of tiny, wine-red, pea-like flowers that bloom profusely on the branches and mature trunks for 2-3 weeks in early spring (March-April) before the foliage emerges. Excellent small tree for lawns, woodland gardens or naturalized areas. This redbud tree was discovered growing wild in the Arbuckle Mountains of Oklahoma in 1964. Part shade is best in hot climates. Street tree in residential areas. Redbuds are true harbingers of spring. Not reliably winter hardy throughout USDA Zone 5 where it should be planted in a protected location. The Oklahoma redbud's heart-shaped leaves open soft pink but gradually mature to a glossy rich green. The Okahoma redbud is a small, deciduous understory tree which typically grows to 12-18' tall. Pendulous, flat, bean-like, 2-4" long seed pods resembling snow peas appear after flowering. Oklahoma redbud trees have fall color that is variable, but often includes attractive shades of reddish-purple and orange. ... find out more
Pignut Hickory Pignut Hickory trees, as with other hickories, has wood that is tough and strong. The Pignut Hickory tree, Carya glabra, has medium green broad, flat leaves and firm, gray bark. It occurs with other hickories and with oaks, characteristically on hillsides and ridges. This tree grows well in fairly rich, well drained to dry soils. The nuts of this particular hickory, unlike some of the others, are bitter and scarcely edible. The bark may be marked in a sort of diamond pattern by shallow furrows and narrow ridges. The nuts they are an important food for squirrels and chipmunks and other wildlife. This shade tree turns a bright yellow for great fall color. |
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