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The redbud tree is one of the first trees to flower after winter. For 3 to 4 weeks in early to mid spring, rosy-purple flowers cover the redbud tree before giving way to medium green, heart-shaped foliage. Growing 20 ft. to 30 ft. tall with a 25 ft. to 30 ft. spread, the redbud has an upright, spreading, umbrella-like habit. This deciduous tree is an ideal choice for a specimen plant in small gardens or areas around terraces and patios. It is also a favorite along woodland margins or in naturalized areas. For a truly spectacular look, plant redbuds in small groups. Native to the eastern United States, the redbud tree grows best in full sun to partial shade.

Flamethrower Redbud provides a delightful blend of 4 to 5 colors on each branch at any given time. In early spring, reddish-purple flowers populate the branches, but its the heart-shaped foliage that steals the show as leaves at different stages of maturity glow with different colors. New leaves appear in a burgundy hue. Older leaves are yellow. At full maturity, the leaves are green. Flamethrower is fast growing and easy to grow and it makes an intriguing specimen plant in the landscape.

Lavender Twist Weeping Redbud is an unusual take on a tough native tree. This new variety "weeps," its twisting branches arching and cascading toward the ground. The effect is outstanding in the spring when the branches are completely laden with lavender blossoms. Then, in summer, its big, heart-shaped leaves spill down the branches in torrents of rich green. It is showy in autumn, too, when those leaves turn bright yellow. Even in winter it adds interest to the landscape when its dark, weeping, leafless branches are hung with ornaments of redbud seed pods. This low-maintenance tree needs little space, growing only 5 ft. to 6 ft. in height and spreading only 6 ft. to 8 ft.

Pink Pom Poms Redbud is an improved variety that has full double blooms. It has an outstanding rich pink-purple flower color that is more vivid than any other redbud's. In spring, its branches are crowded with clusters of double blossoms. In summer, its heart-shaped leaves are glossy where the leaves of a standard redbud are like satin. Also, this redbud is sterile. You won't have seed pods on the tree in Summer or volunteer seedlings to weed in your landscape. This new hybrid reaches a mature height of 10 ft. to 15 ft. after 10-years making it an ideal size for today's landscapes. Like all redbuds, this 1 is vigorous and untroubled by disease, drought or poor soil conditions.

Prairie Fire Crabapple is a rounded 15 ft. to 20 ft. tree that presents an all-season extravaganza. First, it bears prolific, pinkish-red blooms. Next comes new purple-maroon foliage that matures to reddish green. Fall brings a display of red, orange and purple foliage accompanied by glossy, red fruit. The fruit persists into fall or winter and provides plentiful food for birds. Prairie Fire is resistant to scab, rust, fire blight and Japanese beetles.

The crimson foliage on Raging Red Flowering Dogwood stopped us in our tracks even before we saw the burgundy-to-crimson flowers. Raging Red's deep burgundy foliage color holds through summer, with older leaves slightly greening before exhibiting their flaming fall hue. The flower is also a deep burgundy (nearly black when it first opens), and it matures to a clear dark red. With typical dogwood fruit in the fall, this moderately sized tree is an open food source for dozens of species of birds. The fruit ripens in late summer through early fall and provides essential nourishment to birds before the long winter months arrive.

Scarlet Fire Dogwood combines unique color and a long flowering season with disease and pest resistance as well as cold and heat tolerance. Its 5 in., dark pink and fuchsia flowers last for 6-weeks to 8 weekss and stand up well in sunny, warm weather. New leaf growth is tinged with purple, and its dark green leaves turn red in the fall. Scarlet Fire is a floriferous and moderately vigorous tree. In the summer, it develops 1 in., pink-red fruits that add interest and color. It flowers heavily at 2-years to 4-years and grows to 10 ft. tall in 8-years. It's a good choice for woodland gardens as well as for screening or privacy.

Summer Gold Flowering Dogwood is a tree for all seasons. In mid to late spring, creamy white flowers appear against an incredible backdrop of golden-edged leaves. By midsummer, the leaves have developed stripes and splashes of pink. By late summer and fall, with the white blossoms only a memory, the leaves turn a vivid red. Summer Gold has a compact growing habit, reaching only 8 ft. to 10 ft. when mature and spreading 4 ft. to 6 ft. As a smaller ornamental tree, it does well as a focal point near an entrance or as a striking standout in a border.

White Flowering Dogwood is beautiful year round. Spring brings gorgeous snow-white blossoms. Its handsome summer foliage turns a stunning scarlet in the fall. Even into winter it is lovely, with brilliant red berries clinging on the bare branches.

Famous for its large fruit size, a Whitney Crabapple tree produces sweet, juicy apples that are larger than golf balls. The fruit, which is a light green-yellow with red blush or stripes, is wonderful made into jams and jellies or baked with cinnamon and sugar. They ripen by early September, and a single tree will produce them by the bushel. The tree is hardy and moderately resistant to fireblight. Although it is partially self-pollinating, it performs better when planted with another one or 2 varieties.