John Maxwell said it well,"The greatest enemy of learning is knowing."
How true John! I am amazed how much I have learned only to have forgotten. Here are 5 trees that I really like to use in the landscape:
1. Gracey Graybeard,
Chionanthus virginicus is also known as the the Fringe tree. You will love the fluffy white fringe flowers this tree produces in the springtime.
This nice little tree is planted for its wonderfully fragrant white fringe flowers.
This tree can handle a little shade, and its leaves go from green to a lovely lush yellow in the fall. This native tree sells out quickly, during the spring at nurseries, so go early to get yours!
2. Japane
se Magnolia,
Magnolia soulangiana, is also known as the Saucer Magnolia. This is one of my favorite sm all ornamental trees. It is known for its beautiful tulip-shaped flowers. When I see these flowers I know spring is coming. However, it's not unusualto get a deep freeze that will kill or damage the flowers.
3.
Redbud,
Cerciscanadensis. I like to use this tree in a mix with azaleas and along the edges of natural wooded areas. It has a great early spring lavender colored flower, that is breath taking. The heart shape leaf also gives special interest during the summer.
4. Vitex,
Vitex agnus-castus. This tree produces a great blue, white, or pink flower in the heat of the summer. The flower is fragrant and is sometimes confused with a butterfly bush. This tree resembles an upright bush form, and grows up to 10-15 feet tall. I like it because it is low maintenance and flowers during the heat of the summer.
5. Golden Raintree,
Koelreuteria paniculata. This is a tree that has somehow gotten under the radar, but is worth the look if you need a tough tree growing around 20-25 feet in height. It has nice 12-15 in
ch yellow blossoms in the early summer and has great yellow fall color. These durable little trees are without insect or disease problems. At times, it can get a little messy, so you might want to move it out from the sidewalk.
1. Gracey Graybeard, Chionanthus virginicus is also known as the the Fringe tree. You will love the fluffy white fringe flowers this tree produces in the springtime.
This nice little tree is planted for its wonderfully fragrant white fringe flowers.
This tree can handle a little shade, and its leaves go from green to a lovely lush yellow in the fall. This native tree sells out quickly, during the spring at nurseries, so go early to get yours!
2. Japane
se Magnolia, Magnolia soulangiana, is also known as the Saucer Magnolia. This is one of my favorite sm all ornamental trees. It is known for its beautiful tulip-shaped flowers. When I see these flowers I know spring is coming. However, it's not unusualto get a deep freeze that will kill or damage the flowers.
3. 
Redbud, Cerciscanadensis. I like to use this tree in a mix with azaleas and along the edges of natural wooded areas. It has a great early spring lavender colored flower, that is breath taking. The heart shape leaf also gives special interest during the summer.
4. Vitex, Vitex agnus-castus. This tree produces a great blue, white, or pink flower in the heat of the summer. The flower is fragrant and is sometimes confused with a butterfly bush. This tree resembles an upright bush form, and grows up to 10-15 feet tall. I like it because it is low maintenance and flowers during the heat of the summer.
5. Golden Raintree, Koelreuteria paniculata. This is a tree that has somehow gotten under the radar, but is worth the look if you need a tough tree growing around 20-25 feet in height. It has nice 12-15 in
ch yellow blossoms in the early summer and has great yellow fall color. These durable little trees are without insect or disease problems. At times, it can get a little messy, so you might want to move it out from the sidewalk.