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Redstone Dogwood
The lovely profuse yellow flowers appear in early spring and the oval, cherry red fruit develops in the summer. Great for small yard or as an accent plant. The fruit is highly treasured by wildlife. The Redstone Dogwood has nice winter interest with its display of mottled bark. The Redstone Dogwood, 'Corunus Mas "Redstone", also know as Redstone Cornelian Cherry Dogwood, can be used either as a small tree with a rounded form or as a large, multi-stemmed shrub. This tree is one of the first bloomers of the year. ... more
Black Cottonwood Many kinds of wildlife use the foliage, twigs, and buds for food, and the tree is planted for shade and in windbreaks and shelterbelts. The leaf buds, as they swell in the spring, and the young leaves have a pleasing fragrance of balsam. This tree will become more drought tolerant when it is established. The Black Cottonwood prefers moist sites. The Black Cottonwood, 'Populus trichocarpa', is the largest of the American poplars. It is also known also as balsam cottonwood, western balsam poplar, and California poplar. Its dark green leaves contrast beautifully with its white trunk. The fragrance is especially pronounced as the leaves unfold. |
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