Cercis Canadensis

This will help extend your growing time a little, both in the Fall and in the Spring. You don't need a greenhouse for this because the palette of trees you have available is sufficient to the task; read on to learn more .

Native trees are typically easy to maintain, especially if you cultivate one that grows naturally in your area. Some redbuds are moderately large trees, while some hybrids are hardly larger than shrubs.Pink blossoms on the branches of an Eastern redbud...

Found on rich bottom lands throughout the Mississippi River valley; will grow in the shade and often becomes a dense undergrowth in the forest. * In the wild, eastern redbud is a frequent native understory tree in mixed forests and hedgerows.

Trunk to 30 cm d.b.h. or more. Anhui, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, Zhejiang. * Trees, 6-20 m tall. Petiole 2-4.5 cm; leaf blade often purplish red when young, greenish when mature, cordate or triangular-orbicular,...

On the other end of the foliage spectrum, 'Silver Cloud' has leaves with striking, white, random variegations. 'Floating Clouds' is a newer, sun tolerant, and improved, white leafed redbud.

Trunk to 30 cm d.b.h. or more. Anhui, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, Zhejiang. * Trees, 6-20 m tall. Petiole 2-4.5 cm; leaf blade often purplish red when young, greenish when mature, cordate or triangular-orbicular,...

Found on rich bottom lands throughout the Mississippi River valley; will grow in the shade and often becomes a dense undergrowth in the forest. * In the wild, eastern redbud is a frequent native understory tree in mixed forests and hedgerows.

The single fruit ripens and turns red in July and resembles a raspberry. Spacing can range between 2 inch x 2 inch to 12 inch x 12 inch depending on the size of the plot being cultivated.

* The crushed root has been applied to the body as an insect repellent. Caution is advised. * Bloodroot ( Sanguinaria canadensis ) is a perennial , herbaceous flowering plant native to eastern North America from Nova Scotia , Canada southward to Florida...

* The crushed root has been applied to the body as an insect repellent. Caution is advised. * Bloodroot ( Sanguinaria canadensis ) is a perennial , herbaceous flowering plant native to eastern North America from Nova Scotia , Canada southward to Florida...

* As a tree, the Chinese Redbud may grow up to 15 metres (49 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 50 centimetres (20 in), however, the species is normally found growing in shrub form.

* The leaves appear shortly after the first flowers emerge. * The tree produces long flat pods that hang vertically. They have a sweetish-acid taste, and are a nice addition to the salad bowl.

* As a tree, the Chinese Redbud may grow up to 15 metres (49 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 50 centimetres (20 in), however, the species is normally found growing in shrub form.

* The leaves appear shortly after the first flowers emerge. * The tree produces long flat pods that hang vertically. They have a sweetish-acid taste, and are a nice addition to the salad bowl.

Found on rich bottom lands throughout the Mississippi River valley; will grow in the shade and often becomes a dense undergrowth in the forest. * In the wild, eastern redbud is a frequent native understory tree in mixed forests and hedgerows.

Seeds: Flowers will turn into follicles containing many small, greenish-black seeds. Do not place in compost pile. If infestation does occur, do the same with any affected plants. Foliage provides a ground cover effect after blooming has ceased.

They have been chewed and the juice slowly swallowed to treat sore throats. The blossoms are analgesic, astringent and febrifuge. * Solidago canadensis (Canada golden-rod, Canada goldenrod) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the family Asteraceae native...

Used in upper respiratory congestion due to hay fever and allergies. Helps urinary inflammation and discomfort after eating.

Fever reducer in adults and children. For best results combine with peppermint and yarrow.

Muscle relaxant for the upper shoulders and neck. A mild calming sedative.

Diseases & Pests: Spider mites and aphids may appear—prevent by regularly spraying plants down with a hose. If planted in full sun, plants will require more water than those which are shaded.

Traditional herbalists have used stone root for hemorrhoids, catarrhal gastritis, pain in the rectum, heart tonic, rheumatic inflammation, laryngitis, pharyngitis, clergyman's sore throat, dysentery, ulcers, fistula, inflammation of the middle ear, acute...

They have been chewed and the juice slowly swallowed to treat sore throats. The blossoms are analgesic, astringent and febrifuge. * Solidago canadensis (Canada golden-rod, Canada goldenrod) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the family Asteraceae native...

It is found across the American Southwest, from California to Utah. Leaves on plants at higher elevation may turn gold or red as the weather cools. * Native Californians use the twigs of the western redbud to weave baskets, and even prune the shrub to...

It is found across the American Southwest, from California to Utah. Leaves on plants at higher elevation may turn gold or red as the weather cools. * Native Californians use the twigs of the western redbud to weave baskets, and even prune the shrub to...

* The fruits look like berries but are drupes . * The fruit is rich in pectin. * A prostrate deciduous groundcover with dark green leaves in summer, red in fall; attractive white bracts; likes cool, moist, acid soil; native to cool areas in much of the...

* The fruits look like berries but are drupes . * The fruit is rich in pectin. * A prostrate deciduous groundcover with dark green leaves in summer, red in fall; attractive white bracts; likes cool, moist, acid soil; native to cool areas in much of the...