Tree 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.…
Tree 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.
Tree Chamaecyparis pisifera [Sawara Falsecypress] The species and full-size variants are often used as "quick" foundation and corner plantings, and just as quickly outgrow these situations. These variants should be grown as trees, and the dwarf variants used in more intensive situations. Numerous brown needles and branchlets are retained, and not especially attractive. This species requires good drainage and does not tolerate wet soils. Provide shelter from the wind.
Shrub Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera' [Threadleaf Sawara Falsecypress] The Threadleaf Sawara Falsecypress has very fine-textured, drooping foliage and branches. While this slow-growing plant may eventually reach 15' tall, it will likely take well over 15 years to reach that point. 'Filifera' can grow in average soils, as long as they are well-drained. Provide shelter from the wind.
Tree Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea' [Golden Threadleaf Sawara Falsecypress] The Golden Threadleaf Sawara Falsecypress has distinctly yellow, very fine-textured, drooping foliage and branches. While this slow-growing plant may eventually reach 15-20' tall, it will likely take well over 20 years to reach that point. 'Filifera Aurea' can grow in average soils, as long as they are well-drained. Provide shelter from the wind.
Tree Chionanthus retusus [Chinese Fringetree] The Chinese Fringetree can be a large, multi-stemmed shrub or a small single- or multi-trunked tree. In late spring to early summer, Chionanthus retusus produces a beautiful show of pure, white, fringe-like flowers that are borne in clusters on branch ends. For optimal flowering, place in a full sun location. This species is dioecious and female plants produce very ornamental blue fruits that are attractive to wildlife. Plants of known sex are not usually available…
Tree Indiana Native 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…
Tree 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…
Tree Indiana Native Cornus florida [Flowering Dogwood] One of the finest small trees, interesting at almost every season. Distinct horizontal branching patterns. Widely adaptable, but material of different geographic origin varies widely in hardiness. Fruit is an important food supply for native birds and other animals. Not extremely drought-tolerant, but useful in most parts of the Midwest. Dogwood borer and dogwood anthracnose (caused by Discula destructiva) can be problematic, especially in the Eastern and Southern US. Difficult to transplant. Not pollution tolerant.…
Tree Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess' [Cherokee Princess Flowering Dogwood] This Flowering Dogwood cultivar is an early and abundant bloomer and produces large (up to 5" wide), showy white bracts. As with all Flowering Dogwoods, it has a distinct horizontal branching pattern and is one of the finest small trees, interesting at almost every season. Flowering Dogwoods are widely adaptable, but material of different geographic origin varies widely in hardiness. The fruit is an important food supply for native birds and other animals. 'Cherokee Princess'…
