Plants

Catalpa ovata

[Chinese Catalpa]

The Chinese Catalpa is smaller than other Catalpa species, generally only reaching 30 feet. It produces attractive yellow-white flowers in the spring, but they are not as ornamental as those of other Catalpa species. Its coarse winter trunk and branches are bold and striking; picturesque, but can be too coarse for many urban landscapes. Best for difficult areas. Wood is rot resistant, but is somewhat brittle so branches can fall in wind and ice storms.…

Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Bailoptics' [sold as Fiber Optics®]

[Fiber Optics Buttonbush]

Fiber Optics® has a compact form with shoots that appear as a reddish-brown on new growth. It also has white fragrant flowers that appear as a sphere-like shape.

Cercis canadensis 'Alba'

[White Eastern Redbud]

'Alba' is a white-flowering Eastern Redbud ("Whitebud"). 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 'Hearts of Gold'

[Gold-Leaf Eastern Redbud]

'Hearts of Gold' is a striking redbud cultivar with reddish-orange tinted emerging leaves that turn bright yellow and finally deepen to a bright green towards the end of the summer. The yellow color develops most intensely under higher light conditions. A fine small tree that is relatively trouble-free and drought-resistant (although the yellow foliage color will become green in drought conditions). Canker, leaf spot, and verticillium wilt can be problematic for older trees, or trees…

Cercis canadensis 'JN16' [sold as Black Pearl™ Redbud]

[Black Pearl™ 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 '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.

Chaenomeles speciosa

[Common Flowering Quince]

White, pink, orange, salmon, or red single or double flowers (depending on variant) occur in late April, are born on old wood just before the leaves fully emerge, and occur singly or 2-4 per cluster, creating an excellent dispersal of coloring throughout the shrub. Sparsely produces small, apple-like fruits, commonly called quinces, that are edible if used in preserves; harvest in October. Widely adapted to different soils and microclimates. Place in full sun location for…

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Cameo'

[Cameo Flowering Quince]

'Cameo' is known for its abundant beautiful, double, peach-pink flowers in April. The flowers are born on old wood just before the leaves fully emerge, and occur singly or 2-4 per cluster, creating an excellent dispersal of coloring throughout the shrub. Unlike the straight species, the bright, lustrous foliage of 'Cameo' provides seasonal interest after the one week of flower show, making it a more useful flowering quince. Sparsely produces small, apple-like fruits, commonly called…