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Oklahoma Redbud
The Oklahoma Redbud tree, Cercis reniformis, 'Oklahoma', has glossy green foliage. Redbuds are true harbingers of spring. Street tree in residential areas. Part shade is best in hot climates. Not reliably winter hardy throughout USDA Zone 5 where it should be planted in a protected location. The Okahoma redbud is a small, deciduous understory tree which typically grows to 12-18' tall. 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. Pendulous, flat, bean-like, 2-4" long seed pods resembling snow peas appear after flowering. Effective planted as a specimen or in groups. The Oklahoma redbud's heart-shaped leaves open soft pink but gradually mature to a glossy rich green. It is easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Oklahoma redbud trees have fall color that is variable, but often includes attractive shades of reddish-purple and orange. ... additional info
Zumi Crabapple A dense, rounded-to-spreading, deciduous tree which grows 12-20' high. The Zumi Crabapple tree, Malus x Zumi 'Calocarpa', is valued for its profuse, spring bloom of fragrant, white flowers and for its glossy, small, bright red crabapples which mature in the fall and often persist into December. This deciduous tree has rich, dark green foliage. The flower buds are pink, foliage is green, disease resistance is excellent. May be used as a street tree. The small fruits are edible, but not usually used in cooking. In the fall, a long lasting display of small red fruit is offered. This is a semi-dwarf crabapple which is effective when planted as background for other early flowering plants, near fences, in groups as a screen or hedge, or as a specimen planting in the lawn or near the patio. This crabapple is the standard for which other white flowering trees are compared. |
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