Plants

Cercis canadensis 'Pink Pom Poms'

[Pink Pom Poms Eastern Redbud]

The Pink Pom Poms Eastern Redbud is notable for its season round interest. In the spring double flowers cluster on bear branches emerging before the foliage. The foliage are heart shaped leaves that start out green and turn bright yellow come fall. As the leaves fall they leaves behind the arching silhouette of the redbud.

Cercis canadensis 'Royal White'

[Royal White Eastern Redbud]

'Royal White' is known for its abundant white flowers and cold hardiness. This cultivar's white blooms are larger than those found on 'alba' and it is the most cold hardy form. A fine small tree that is relatively trouble-free and drought-resistant. Requires some protection from the sun in hotter climates, however flowering decreases with deep shade. Canker, leaf spot, and verticillium wilt can be problematic for older trees, or trees weakened by other environmental stresses.…

Cercis canadensis 'Rubye Atkinson'

[Pink Flowering Eastern Redbud]

'Rubye Atkkinson' has strongly pink and slightly smaller flowers, distinctly different from the purplish-pink flowers of the straight species. A fine small tree that is relatively trouble-free and drought-resistant. Requires some protection from the sun in hotter climates, however flowering decreases with deep shade. Canker, leaf spot, and verticillium wilt can be problematic for older trees, or trees weakened by other environmental stresses. Long tap root means that older plants transplant poorly.

Cercis canadensis 'Vanilla Twist'

[Vanilla Twist Weeping Redbud]

The Vanilla Twist cultivar features cascading branches that bloom clusters of white flowers.

Cercis canadensis 'Wither’s Pink Charm'

[Wither's Pink Charm Eastern Redbud]

'Wither's Pink Charm' produces beautiful pure pink flowers in the spring. A fine small tree that is relatively trouble-free and drought-resistant. Requires some protection from the sun in hotter climates, however flowering decreases with deep shade. Canker, leaf spot, and verticillium wilt can be problematic for older trees, or trees weakened by other environmental stresses. Long tap root means that older plants transplant poorly.

Cladrastis kentukea

[American Yellowwood]

A highly ornamental native tree, even though the pendulous clusters of flowers do not appear in great numbers every year. Well-adapted to Midwest conditions. Develops a tap root. Does not flower fully each year; part of a tree may flower one year, part the next, but the effect is striking even when only certain branches bear flowers. Bees are attracted to the flowers. Flowers appear only after many years from seed. Avoid pruning in spring…

Cladrastis kentukea 'Perkins Pink'

[Perkins Pink American Yellowwood]

Perkins Pink is a beautiful pink-flowering form of the Indiana native, American Yellowwood. A soft pink flowers appear on pendulous, terminal panicals that reach 10 to 15 inches in length in late May to early June. A highly ornamental native tree, even though the pendulous clusters of flowers do not appear in great numbers every year. Well-adapted to Midwest conditions. Develops a tap root. Does not flower fully each year; part of a tree may…

Dalea purpurea [sold as Purple Prairie Clover]

[Purple Prairie Clover]

Dasiphora fruticosa

[Bush Cinquefoil]

Extreme hardiness and long season of bloom make this a favorite in severe climates. Low stature and tolerance of poor, dry soils give it added usefulness in other areas also. Can develop a ragged, unkept habit over time. Remove 1/3 of canes each year (3-year pruning cycle), and consider renewal pruning to a very low framework every 3-5 years if needed.

Dasiphora fruticosa 'Abbotswood'

[White Bush Cinquefoil]

'Abbotswood' has beautiful, large, white flowers and an especially long blooming period. Extreme hardiness and long season of bloom make Potentilla fruticosa a favorite in severe climates. Low stature and tolerance of poor, dry soils give it added usefulness in other areas also. Can develop a ragged, unkept habit over time. Remove 1/3 of canes each year (3-year pruning cycle), and consider renewal pruning to a very low framework every 3-5 years if needed.