Two Trees That Please

Are you looking for 'that special tree' to add in your landscape? Any well-planned yard should contain at least one flowering tree of exceptional beauty.  Flowering trees are among the most prized specimens of the yard, making a bold statement. While trees, in general, help form the "backbone" of the landscape, flowering trees add pizazz to a yard in a way that few other plants can. Take a look at these two beautiful trees that not only add character, but are two trees that will flower during the summer months!

Golden Rain Tree
Koelreuteria Paniculata

An excellent ornamental or shade tree. Also known as Chinese Flame tree. Has an exquisite display of summer blooming bright yellow flowers which will last up to two weeks! It is heat and drought tolerate, has a broad, irregular globe-shape. Will grow 20-40' tall by 20-30' wide. A moderately fast grower that grows best in full sun. 

It is one of the very few fragrant yellow flowering trees available. A deciduous tree that is perfect for a lawn, or for shading a patio. 

Look forward to seeing this specimen show its beauty in fall as well!  The yellow flowers will slowly change to beige then mature to a medium brown by Autumn and form unique seed pods that look like tiny Chinese lanterns that contain one-three round black seeds which will last throughout the winter. Fall leaf color is yellow.

What's not to love about this Asian native tree? Although graceful in form, don't let this tree fool you as it's a tough and adaptable tree used for many landscaping applications.

Japanese Stewartia

Stewartia pseudocamellia

This ornamental tree is well known for its camellia-like flowers. While they are not long lasting flowers, they will keep blooming in regular intervals throughout 3-4 weeks during mid-summer. The flowers are white with yellow stamens.  This tree is very low maintenance, needs no pruning and will except part shade to full sun. A small to medium growing tree of 25-40' tall by 15-20' wide.

Stewardia's are often multi-trunked or low branched and have a spectacular polished, peeling trunk which gets more pronounced as it matures. This slow growing tree comes to us from the mountains of Japan and is perfect for planting near patio's, used as a canopy over a sidewalk or specimen tree.

This all-season performer is a highly appreciated landscape tree because of its beautiful flowers, late blooming habit, colorful bark and its autumn foliage!

In the fall, the green leaves turn yellow, red and purple which look beautiful against the gray, cinnamon and brown look of the bark. Imagine how a freshly fallen snow would look like against this bark too! Stunning!

Stewartia's will require a well-drained acidic soil, however it will tolerate some moisture. Grows wonderfully in our clay soil conditions too! One additional benefit is that this tree is rarely susceptible to diseases and pests!

Two trees that will please!