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Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn
The Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn, Crataegus crus-galli 'inermis', is a small, thornless tree with beautiful, single white flowers, abundant red fruit and silver-gray bark. The fruits are a bright red and are produced in masses, which provides excellent color in late summer and early fall. The glossy green foliage turns a showy orange in fall. This tree has a rounded growth habit and is very disease resistant. No major insect problems and resistance to rust diseases. The bark is exfoliates in thin gray strips, and provides winter interest. This tree provides a distinct horizontal accent to the landscape. ... more information
Water Tupelo The Water Tupelo tree, Nyssa aquatica, is also called the cottongum, sourgum, swamp tupelo, tupelo-gum, and water-gum. Water Tupelo trees are a large, long-lived trees that grow in southern swamps and flood plains where its root system is periodically under water. This deciduous tree has a swollen base that tapers to a long, clear bole and often occurs in pure stands. A good mature tree will produce commercial timber used for furniture and crates. Many kinds of wildlife eat the fruits and it is a favored honey tree. The fragrant flowers entice many visits from spring pollinators. The fall color is yellow to purple. |
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