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Tatarian Maple
The Tatarian Maples are slightly larger and usually develop a good red coloration when maturing. Fall color is usually yellow to reddish brown. It has excellent small tree form and good foliage quality. The Tatarian Maple, Acer tataricum', is quite similar to Amur Maple and the two species readily hybridize when grown together. A good tree for planters or patios. Tatarian Maple grows slightly larger and is naturally more tree like in growth habit. ... details
Black Cottonwood The Black Cottonwood prefers moist sites. It is also known also as balsam cottonwood, western balsam poplar, and California poplar. The Black Cottonwood, 'Populus trichocarpa', is the largest of the American poplars. Its dark green leaves contrast beautifully with its white trunk. The leaf buds, as they swell in the spring, and the young leaves have a pleasing fragrance of balsam. The fragrance is especially pronounced as the leaves unfold. This tree will become more drought tolerant when it is established. Many kinds of wildlife use the foliage, twigs, and buds for food, and the tree is planted for shade and in windbreaks and shelterbelts. |
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