{"title":"All","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"autumn-cherry-tree-autumnalis","title":"Autumn Cherry Tree - 'Autumnalis'","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Autumn Cherry delivers what most flowering cherries can't—blooms when the rest of the garden sleeps. Semi-double flowers emerge pink from rose-pink buds before fading to white, appearing sporadically during warm periods from November through early spring, then putting on a heavy show in March before the leaves emerge [1]. The display spans the longest flowering period of any cherry by a huge margin, though individual blooms are never particularly spectacular—instead, think of a gentle sprinkling of delicate flowers rather than the explosive clouds of Yoshino or Kwanzan. This graceful tree grows 20 to 30 feet tall with an upright-spreading to rounded crown, displaying small, bronze-tinted leaves that mature to medium green and turn yellow in fall [1]. Small black fruits follow the spring bloom, though they're not ornamentally significant [3].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Autumn Cherry is a naturally occurring hybrid from Japan, thought to be a cross between Fuji Cherry (\u003cem\u003ePrunus incisa\u003c\/em\u003e) and \u003cem\u003ePrunus spachiana\u003c\/em\u003e [4]. The tree lives longer than most Japanese ornamental cherries and tolerates summer heat and winter cold better than many flowering cherries [1]. Hardy in zones 4 through 8, it performs best in full sun and moist, well-drained soils, though it adapts to various soil types [3]. The National Park Service notes that approximately 3% of the cherry trees in Washington, D.C.'s West Potomac Park are Autumn Cherries [5].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThose winter blooms provide valuable forage for winter-active bumblebees when few other nectar sources exist. Early-emerging queen bumblebees and other pollinators visit the flowers during mild spells, making this tree an important bridge for pollinator nutrition between fall and spring. The small black fruits attract birds, and like other \u003cem\u003ePrunus\u003c\/em\u003e species, the tree provides habitat value even when not in bloom [2]. While this cherry won't support the 311 Lepidoptera species that native \u003cem\u003eMalus\u003c\/em\u003e (crabapples) host or match the wildlife value of native cherries like \u003cem\u003ePrunus virginiana\u003c\/em\u003e, its extended bloom period fills a critical gap when little else flowers. Plant Autumn Cherry where you'll notice those sporadic winter blooms from a window or walkway—the tree rewards attention during the garden's quietest months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[1] Missouri Botanical Garden. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.missouribotanicalgarden.org\/PlantFinder\/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=252712\" class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrunus\u003c\/em\u003e subhirtella 'Autumnalis'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[2] NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/prunus-x-subhirtella-autumnalis-rosea\/\" class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrunus\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003esubhirtella\u003c\/em\u003e 'Autumnalis Rosea'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[3] University of Florida IFAS Extension. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hort.ifas.ufl.edu\/database\/documents\/pdf\/tree_fact_sheets\/prusuba.pdf\" class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrunus\u003c\/em\u003e subhirtella 'Autumnalis' 'Autumnalis' Higan Cherry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[4] Wikipedia. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Prunus_subhirtella\" class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrunus\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem\u003esubhirtella\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[5] National Park Service. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/subjects\/cherryblossom\/types-of-trees.htm\" class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\"\u003eTypes of Trees - Cherry Blossom Festival\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Blooms Nursery","offers":[{"title":"2-3 ft.","offer_id":29710143782956,"sku":"autumnalis_cherry_tree-2ft","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-4 ft.","offer_id":29710144077868,"sku":"autumnalis_cherry_tree-3ft","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4-5 ft.","offer_id":29710144340012,"sku":"autumnalis_cherry_tree-4ft","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5-6 ft.","offer_id":29710144634924,"sku":"autumnalis_cherry_tree-5ft","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6+ ft.","offer_id":29710144700460,"sku":"autumnalis_cherry_tree-5ft","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sale","offer_id":44036996727029,"sku":"autumn_cherry_sale","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/3263\/products\/Autumn_Cherry_Tree_Web.jpg?v=1767122735"},{"product_id":"yoshino-cherry-tree","title":"Yoshino Cherry Tree","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Yoshino Cherry delivers a profuse and spectacular early spring display that few flowering trees can match—thousands of fragrant white to pale pink flowers emerge along bare branches in clouds of delicate blooms, creating what many consider the most breathtaking moment in the ornamental tree calendar. The almond-scented flowers appear in 3 to 6-flowered clusters before or simultaneous to the emergence of foliage, typically blooming for 2 to 3 weeks in late March to early April. This graceful tree typically grows 30 to 40 feet tall with a spreading, broad-rounded, open crown that provides elegant horizontal branching—ideal for planting along walks, over patios, or as a specimen tree. Dark green serrate leaves emerge as flowers fade, turning yellow with bronze tints in fall. Small black cherries follow the flowers, bitter to humans but loved by birds. The smooth bark marked with prominent horizontal lenticels adds winter interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Yoshino Cherry holds a distinguished place in American horticultural history as the centerpiece of Washington D.C.'s iconic cherry blossom displays. On March 27, 1912, First Lady Helen Herron Taft and Viscountess Chinda, wife of the Japanese ambassador, planted the first two Yoshino cherry trees on the northern bank of the Tidal Basin—part of a gift of 3,020 trees from Tokyo Mayor Yukio Ozaki to celebrate friendship between Japan and the United States [4]. The gift followed a dramatic 1910 attempt when 2,000 trees arrived infested with insects and nematodes and had to be burned to protect native plants [4]. These trees launched what became the National Cherry Blossom Festival and remain an enduring symbol of U.S.-Japan relations. Hardy in zones 5 through 8, Yoshino Cherry is a hybrid of unknown parentage from Japan, likely involving \u003cem\u003ePrunus speciosa\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePrunus pendula\u003c\/em\u003e [2]. The tree grows quickly but is relatively short-lived—typically 15 to 20 years in urban environments, though potentially longer under ideal conditions [3]. It performs best in full sun and moist, well-drained soils, tolerating heat and humidity but not drought [1].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe fragrant spring flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators with nectar and pollen, providing valuable early-season forage [2]. The small black drupes attract various bird species including robins and cedar waxwings during summer months [2]. NC State Extension notes the tree serves as a larval host for some butterflies [2], though like other Asian ornamental cherries, Yoshino Cherry won't match the wildlife value of native North American \u003cem\u003ePrunus\u003c\/em\u003e species. Native cherries like \u003cem\u003ePrunus serotina\u003c\/em\u003e (black cherry) support hundreds of Lepidoptera species that serve as essential food for nesting songbirds, while Asian cherries support far fewer native insects. The tree is susceptible to numerous pests and diseases including aphids, borers, scale, tent caterpillars, powdery mildew, leaf spot, and bacterial canker [3]. Despite its relatively short lifespan and maintenance needs, Yoshino Cherry remains one of the most celebrated flowering trees for its unmatched spring spectacle—those few weeks of abundant, fragrant blooms create a display that has captivated millions of visitors to Washington D.C. and home gardeners for over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[1] Missouri Botanical Garden.\u003cbr\u003e[2] NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox.\u003cbr\u003e[3] University of Florida IFAS Extension.\u003cbr\u003e[4] National Park Service. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/subjects\/cherryblossom\/history-of-the-cherry-trees.htm\" class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\"\u003eHistory of the Cherry Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Blooms Nursery","offers":[{"title":"3 to 4 ft.","offer_id":53997569301,"sku":"yoshino_cherry_tree-3ft","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 to 5 ft.","offer_id":53997586517,"sku":"yoshino_cherry_tree-4ft","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sale","offer_id":43812254679285,"sku":"","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/3263\/files\/yoshinocherry_60ebd300-c278-4a0d-8ecf-5f920fe0e9d4.jpg?v=1767042330"},{"product_id":"white-flowering-dogwood","title":"White Flowering Dogwood","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white dogwood is an American classic, which has long been part of our native landscape. These trees range from north to south, from the Atlantic seaboard to the Pacific Ocean and are one of the most renowned of our 100% North American cultivars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white dogwood is a special tree, because it rewards the gardener all year. As the days lengthen and warm, stark white blooms cover the tree and announce the arrival of spring. When summer arrives the upward branching and deep green textured leaves provide an elegant and graceful appearance among larger straighter shade trees, evergreens, or the sharp geometry of your home. Swirling scarlet and purple leaves add to the color show in the fall, along with brilliant red berries that attract up to 36 species of songbird through the early winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis breathtakingly beautiful tree is an excellent choice to plant along streets, near large buildings, next to patios or as a property border. It provides an eye-catching display when planted in rows, but also excels as a solo planting, or among towering giants. Dogwoods do best in some shade and rich soil, but can adapt to a variety of conditions with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Blooms Nursery","offers":[{"title":"2-2.5 ft.","offer_id":29730052866092,"sku":"white-dogwood-2ft","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2.5-3 ft.","offer_id":47453093724405,"sku":"white-dogwood-3ft","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-3.5 ft.","offer_id":29730052964396,"sku":"white-dogwood-3ft","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.5-4 ft.","offer_id":46703303360757,"sku":"white-dogwood-3.5ft","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-4.5 ft.","offer_id":29730053062700,"sku":"white-dogwood-4ft","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.5-5 ft.","offer_id":29730053161004,"sku":"white-dogwood-5ft","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-5.5 ft.","offer_id":29730052735020,"sku":"white-dogwood-1ft","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sale","offer_id":43386512343285,"sku":"dogwood_white","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/3263\/files\/whiteDogwood.jpg?v=1767039514"},{"product_id":"dwarf-patio-peach-bonfire-red","title":"Dwarf Patio Peach (Bonfire Red)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique plants are absolutely awesome when they are blooming. This is definitely a new “Wow!” addition to your landscape or patio! At maturity, the dwarf patio peach trees are only 4 ft. tall. These amazing little wonders will astound you with their hundreds of blooms. In spring they are literally covered with full double pink blooms. The blooms of the \"Bonfire Red\" are followed by deep red leaves that stay that color all summer long. The trees actually produce edible peaches, complete with the fuzz! Dwarf Patio Peach trees bloom best in full sun to part shade with ample moisture. These trees are about 3 feet tall. Trees will be shipped bare root with moist material around their roots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Blooms Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1-2 ft.","offer_id":29730389852204,"sku":"Bonfire_Red_Patio_Peach_1-2","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2-3 ft.","offer_id":29730389917740,"sku":"Bonfire_Red_Patio_Peach_2-3","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-4 ft. 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Dwarf Patio Peach trees bloom best in full sun to part shade with ample moisture. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Blooms Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1-2 ft.","offer_id":29730465054764,"sku":"bonanza-green-patio-peach-1-2ft","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2-3 ft.","offer_id":29730465251372,"sku":"bonanza-green-patio-peach-2-3ft","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-4 ft. 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If you love the look of a weeping willow but do not have the space one the corkscrew will offer a beautiful alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Blooms Nursery","offers":[{"title":"2-3 ft.","offer_id":53897266965,"sku":"willow_corkscrew-2ft","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-4 ft.","offer_id":53897313045,"sku":"willow_corkscrew-3ft","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4-5 ft.","offer_id":53897313109,"sku":"willow_corkscrew-4ft","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sale","offer_id":42700929171701,"sku":"","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/3263\/products\/corkscrew_willow_treeweb.png?v=1497012303"},{"product_id":"golden-rain-tree","title":"Golden Rain Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Golden Rain tree is an excellent tree and the rarity of its yellow flowers alone makes it a one of a kind addition to any landscape. Also known as Chinese Flame tree, it is one of the very few yellow flowering trees. The flower clusters are 12 to 15” long and literally cover the tree from June into July. One of the finest trees for late season color. Golden Rain Tree is a fast growing shade tree that eventually reaches 30-40 feet in height. Each summer it produces clusters of yellow flowers and then follows up with pink or red lantern-shaped seed pods. They perform well in almost any soil condition and prefer full sun. This deciduous tree is excellent as a lawn tree, or for shading a patio. It also preforms well in urban landscapes, standing up to the additional heat and air pollution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Blooms Nursery","offers":[{"title":"5-6 ft. (Pickup Only)","offer_id":33423284928643,"sku":"golden_rain_tree-5ft","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/3263\/products\/goldenrain-tree-cluster-of-yellow-flowers_medium-465x465.jpg?v=1497012326"},{"product_id":"magnolia-jane-tree","title":"Magnolia Liliiflora Jane Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Magnolia x 'Jane' is a member of the 'Little Girl' group of hybrid magnolia trees. These trees explode with purplish-pink and white blooms later in the spring than most magnolia trees helping them avoid frost in more northern climates. They grow to a mature height of only 10 to 15 feet, this along with the beautiful, tulip blooms make them a good tree for flower beds, near homes, or a specimen tree in a front yard. You should expect a growth rate of about 12 inches per year for this tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photo of the tree next to the barn is one of our 3-4 ft. trees in a 4 gallon pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Blooms Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1-2 ft.","offer_id":29837035339820,"sku":"magnolia_jane_1-2ft","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2.5-3 ft. (3 gallon)","offer_id":29837035438124,"sku":"magnolia_jane_2-3ft","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-4 ft.","offer_id":29837035536428,"sku":"magnolia_jane_3-4ft","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4-5 ft.","offer_id":29837035634732,"sku":"magnolia_jane_4-5ft","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sale","offer_id":42700888244469,"sku":"","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/3263\/products\/magnolia_jane_small_pink_tree.jpg?v=1516753118"},{"product_id":"kwanzan-cherry-tree","title":"Kwanzan Cherry Tree","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Kwanzan cherry delivers one of spring's most spectacular shows. Massive clusters of double-pink blooms—each flower packed with 24-28 petals—explode along every branch in mid to late spring, creating a fluffy pink canopy that draws admirers from blocks away. These aren't delicate single blossoms; Kwanzan flowers are full 2-inch pompoms in deep pink that make a bold statement. Bronze-maroon foliage emerges with the flowers, maturing to glossy dark green through summer before turning yellow-orange and bronze in fall. The tree grows 25 to 30 feet tall and wide with a distinctive vase-shaped form when young that becomes more rounded with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis Japanese cultivar—documented in catalogs since 1681—gained international fame as part of the 1912 gift of cherry trees to Washington, D.C. Of the 3,020 trees Japan gifted that year, 350 were Kwanzan cherries, planted primarily in East Potomac Park where they remain a highlight of the National Cherry Blossom Festival [2]. The tree thrives in USDA zones 5-9, demanding full sun (minimum 6 hours daily) and well-drained soil. Kwanzan cherries excel as specimen trees, in groupings, or lining walkways where their spring display creates unforgettable impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eKeep expectations realistic about lifespan—Kwanzan cherries typically live 15-25 years even with excellent care. They're susceptible to borers, brown rot, and various pests that favor stressed trees, so avoid challenging sites like parking lots or areas with poor drainage [3]. The double flowers are sterile and provide minimal nectar for pollinators compared to single-flowered cherry varieties. If you want two decades of jaw-dropping spring spectacle and can provide good soil, consistent moisture, and full sun, Kwanzan delivers like few other flowering trees. Just understand you're planting for dramatic seasonal impact rather than wildlife value or longevity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[1] \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.missouribotanicalgarden.org\/PlantFinder\/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c128\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMissouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder Tool Box\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[2] \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/subjects\/cherryblossom\/history-of-the-cherry-trees.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNational Park Service - Cherry Blossom Festival History\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[3] \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/prunus-kanzan\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/prunus-kanzan\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Blooms Nursery","offers":[{"title":"3-4 ft.","offer_id":53994299669,"sku":"Kwanzan_Cherry-3ft","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4-5 ft.","offer_id":53994355541,"sku":"Kwanzan_Cherry-4ft","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6-7 ft. 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New leaves emerge red-maroon, providing dramatic contrast against the pink-red flowers, before maturing to dark green with purplish undertones through summer. Fall delivers orange to bronze tones, and by winter, half-inch deep purple-red crabapples persist on bare branches through the coldest months. Unlike older crabapple varieties plagued by constant disease battles, Prairie Fire resists the usual suspects—apple scab, fire blight, and powdery mildew—that turn so many crabapples into maintenance nightmares [1]. The tree grows 15 to 20 feet tall and wide with a rounded, dense canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDr. Daniel Dayton at the University of Illinois introduced Prairie Fire in 1982 as a happy accident from the PRI (Purdue-Rutgers-Illinois) disease-resistant apple breeding program [4]. While the alliance formed in 1945 aimed to develop commercial apple varieties requiring fewer pesticide applications for orchardists, Dayton's ornamental byproduct became the program's most celebrated result. Father John L. Fiala, who spent 50 years hybridizing and evaluating crabapples, rated Prairie Fire with the rare dual designation of \"Excellent\" and \"Recommended\" in his definitive book on the genus \u003cem\u003eMalus\u003c\/em\u003e [4]. The cultivar won the Iowa Nursery and Landscape Association's Tree of the Year award in 1996 [5]. Hardy in zones 4 through 8, Prairie Fire tolerates various soils from sand to clay, adapts to urban conditions better than most crabapples, and handles drought once established—though consistent moisture during establishment produces better results [3].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThose persistent crabapples pack serious wildlife value. Research by Dr. Douglas Tallamy shows that \u003cem\u003eMalus\u003c\/em\u003e species support 311 Lepidoptera (butterfly and moth) species, making crabapples among the highest-ranked trees for caterpillar production. Those caterpillars feed nestling songbirds—Carolina chickadees alone require 6,000 to 9,000 caterpillars to raise a single brood [6]. The small fruits attract cedar waxwings, robins, finches, and other birds through fall and winter, while pollinators mob the spring flowers [7]. Prairie Fire's fruits don't drop and create the mess typical of larger-fruited crabapples, making it cleaner in the landscape [1]. Yes, the fruits are edible for humans—tart and high in pectin, perfect for jellies—but wildlife will claim most of them first. Plant this in full sun as a specimen tree, along walkways, or in small groups where you want multi-season color without the chemical spray schedule older crabapple varieties demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[1] Missouri Botanical Garden. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.missouribotanicalgarden.org\/PlantFinder\/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=u360\" class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMalus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Prairifire'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[2] Utah State University Botanical Center Extension. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/extension.usu.edu\/botanicalcenter\/trees-of-varga-arboretum\/prairifire-crabapple\" class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\"\u003ePrairifire Crabapple\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[3] University of Florida IFAS Extension. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/edis.ifas.ufl.edu\/publication\/FP394\" class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMalus\u003c\/em\u003e x 'Prariefire' 'Prariefire' Crabapple\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[4] WikiTree. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wikitree.com\/wiki\/Dayton-478\" class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\"\u003eDaniel Dayton (1910s-1990s)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[5] Arbor Day Foundation. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.arborday.org\/perspectives\/prairifire-flowering-crabapple-rose-tree-world\" class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\"\u003ePrairifire Flowering Crabapple: Rose of the Tree World\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[6] National Wildlife Federation. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nativeplantfinder.nwf.org\/about\" class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\"\u003eNative Plant Finder - About\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[7] Illinois Times. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoistimes.com\/arts-culture\/selecting-the-best-crabapple-tree-11447018\" class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\"\u003eSelecting the best crabapple tree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Blooms Nursery","offers":[{"title":"3 to 4 ft.","offer_id":53996001109,"sku":"Prairie_Fire_Crabapple-3ft","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 to 5 ft.","offer_id":53996089813,"sku":"Prairie_Fire_Crabapple-4ft","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 to 6 ft.","offer_id":7395175727148,"sku":"prairie_fire_crabapple-5ft","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sale","offer_id":43812255826165,"sku":"","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/3263\/products\/prairiefire_websafe.jpg?v=1767121630"},{"product_id":"pee-gee-hydrangea","title":"Pee Gee Hydrangea","description":"\u003cp\u003ePee Gee Hydrangea are full shrubs with large, white flower clusters that last through July and August. Each cluster is full of delicate blooms that give dimension especially as the white changes to a bright pink as the season goes on. These hydrangeas do not have the full droopy mop heads of many varieties, but instead carry smaller, but still significant clusters of flowers that provide a sense of elegance to your garden. These hydrangeas bloom on new wood, so they can be pruned back at any time during the year. We recommend right before new growth starts in the spring and often opt for a restorative technique only pruning back 1\/3 of the existing growth. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Blooms Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 gal. (1-2 ft.) \/ Beyond Bare-Root (Free)","offer_id":53994879253,"sku":"pee_gee_hydrangea-2gal","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal. (2-3 ft.) \/ Beyond Bare-Root (Free)","offer_id":53994943317,"sku":"pee_gee_hydrangea-3gal","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 gal. 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It grows 8 to 10 feet tall and 10 to 12 feet wide and can be used as a stand alone accent plant, or get multiple plants to make beautiful borders or hedge rows.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Blooms Nursery","offers":[{"title":"3 gal (2-3 ft.)","offer_id":44336586773,"sku":"forsythia-2ft","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 gal (3-4 ft.)","offer_id":53898423509,"sku":"forsythia-3ft","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 gal (3-4 ft.)","offer_id":14114948448300,"sku":"Forsythia_5gal","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sale","offer_id":45152513196277,"sku":"","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/3263\/products\/forsythia.png?v=1497012425"},{"product_id":"peppermint-crape-myrtle","title":"Peppermint Lace Pink \u0026 White Crape Myrtle","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Peppermint Lace' crape myrtles are simply amazing trees. They are a very fast growing tree that fills with gorgeous clusters of pink blooms trimmed with white from July to September, and both beautiful, hearty, and very drought resistant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blooms of a crape myrtle are a magnificent display that attract flocks of hummingbirds and butterflies through the summer months. These pink\/white crape myrtles produce 6\u003cspan\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e to 12” clusters of pink flowers trimmed with white that can last for many weeks or even months. The leaves of crape myrtles are a unique glossy red\/green and the growth rate of a crape myrtle is incredible, these trees can create shoots of new growth of more than a foot in just a few short weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs they grow, crape myrtles can be trained into a clump of trees or keep a shrub like form. This characteristic makes them perfect for a number situations, such as the center piece of a garden or yard, a backdrop in front of a fence, lining a drive, or planting on the corner of a house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one downside of these trees is that they have a weakness to prolonged cold, and this should be taken into account when purchasing and planting them. For example, here in southern Indiana (zone 6a) they grow beautifully, but do best in an area sheltered from cold winter winds. In Louisville, KY, which consistently remains 5-6 degrees warmer, due to the heat island effect, they overwinter without a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Blooms Nursery","offers":[{"title":"18-24 in.","offer_id":47582570119413,"sku":"peppermint_crape_myrtle-2ft","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2-3 ft.","offer_id":44336594901,"sku":"peppermint_crape_myrtle-2ft","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-3.5 ft. 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These trees also produce pretty, pink blossoms in the spring to add beauty to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Blooms Nursery","offers":[{"title":"5-6 ft. \/ Beyond Bare-Root (Free)","offer_id":44336637589,"sku":"Red_Haven_Peach","price":62.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5-6 ft. \/ Pickup at Nursery","offer_id":33423057682563,"sku":"Red_Haven_Peach","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4-5 ft. \/ Beyond Bare-Root (Free)","offer_id":33487580627075,"sku":"Red_Haven_Peach","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sale \/ 1","offer_id":45152455459061,"sku":"","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/3263\/products\/redhaven.png?v=1497012537"},{"product_id":"pink-flowering-dogwood","title":"Pink Flowering Dogwood","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe pink dogwood is an American classic. These legendary trees have long been part of our native landscape and provide an aura of magnificence in a 100% North American native cultivar that ranges from Maine to Florida from the Atlantic seaboard to the Pacific Ocean .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pink dogwood is a special tree, because it rewards the gardener all year. As the days lengthen and warm, creamy pink blooms with subtle highlights of red cover the tree and announce the arrival of spring. When summer arrives the upward branching and deep green textured leaves provide an elegant and graceful appearance among larger straighter shade trees, evergreens, or the sharp geometry of your home. Swirling scarlet and purple leaves add to the color show in the fall, along with brilliant red berries that attract up to 36 species of songbird through the early winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis breathtakingly beautiful tree is an excellent choice to plant along streets, near large buildings, next to patios or as a property border. It provides an eye-catching display when planted in rows, but also excels as a solo planting, or among towering giants. Dogwoods do best in some shade and rich soil, but can adapt to a variety of conditions with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Blooms Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1-2 ft.","offer_id":29715827032108,"sku":"dogwood_pink_1-2ft","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2.5-3 ft.","offer_id":29715827163180,"sku":"dogwood_pink_2-3ft","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-3.5 ft.","offer_id":46703352611061,"sku":"dogwood_pink_3ft","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3.5-4 ft.","offer_id":29715827261484,"sku":"dogwood_pink_3.5ft","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-4.5 ft.","offer_id":48682820600053,"sku":null,"price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4.5-5 ft.","offer_id":29715827425324,"sku":"dogwood_pink_4-5ft","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-6 ft. 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While most wild dogwoods display classic white bracts, this naturally occurring form—first documented by Mark Catesby in Virginia in 1731 [1] —turns up occasionally in the wild with its blushing pink to rosy red display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eReaching 15 to 30 feet tall with an equal spread, the red flowering dogwood develops the signature horizontal branching pattern that gives flowering dogwoods their distinctive layered architecture. The lower branches grow horizontally while upper branches reach more upright, creating a broadly pyramidal but somewhat flat-topped form that lends striking horizontal lines to the landscape. Dark green opposite leaves with gracefully arching veins provide elegant summer texture, then transform to vibrant reds and purples in fall. Glossy red berries clustered in groups of 3 to 4 ripen by late summer and persist through early winter. As the tree matures, its bark develops the characteristic alligator-hide pattern of small, blocky squares that provides winter interest even after the leaves have fallen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis native beauty excels as an understory specimen or small shade tree near patios, along streets, or as a property accent. Plant in well-drained, organically rich, slightly acidic soil and maintain a 2 to 4 inch layer of mulch to keep roots cool and moist. The red flowering dogwood pairs beautifully with evergreens, larger shade trees, or as a stunning contrast to white-flowering dogwood cultivars. Its moderate size makes it manageable for most residential landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe red flowering dogwood is not a cultivar but rather a naturally occurring botanical form (\u003cem\u003eforma rubra\u003c\/em\u003e) of our native \u003cem\u003eCornus florida\u003c\/em\u003e. While numerous named pink-bracted cultivars have been selected and propagated over the years—including 'Cherokee Chief', 'Sweetwater Red', and 'Spring Song'—the straight species red form shows natural variation in color intensity from soft pink to deep reddish-pink. This variation reflects the genetic diversity within wild populations, where the red trait occasionally appears as a spontaneous mutation. The forma rubra designation simply identifies this color variant occurring in nature, distinguishing it from the more common white-bracted form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLike all native flowering dogwoods, the red form serves as an ecological powerhouse in the landscape. According to Dr. Doug Tallamy's research, \u003cem\u003eCornus florida\u003c\/em\u003e supports an impressive 117 species of Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths), providing essential caterpillar food for songbirds raising their young [2]. The Spring Azure butterfly uses dogwood as a larval host plant, while specialized native mining bees—including \u003cem\u003eAndrena fragilis\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAndrena integra\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eAndrena platyparia\u003c\/em\u003e—depend on dogwood flowers for pollen and nectar. The glossy red berries are eagerly consumed by numerous songbird species including thrushes, cardinals, tufted titmice, grosbeaks, thrashers, and bluebirds, as well as wild turkey, ruffed grouse, and quail. Flocks of American robins often move systematically through landscapes as dogwood berries ripen from forest edges inward. Mammals including chipmunks, squirrels, black bears, gray foxes, and white-tailed deer also feast on the berries from September through February, helping distribute seeds across the landscape. By planting a red flowering dogwood, you're not just adding a beautiful ornamental tree—you're establishing a native keystone species that supports hundreds of other organisms throughout the year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[1] \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/auf.isa-arbor.com\/content\/11\/1\/29\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSantamour \u0026amp; McArdle, 1985. \"Cultivar Checklists of the Large-Bracted Dogwoods,\" \u003cem\u003eJournal of Arboriculture\u003c\/em\u003e 11(1):29-36.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[2] \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homegrownnationalpark.org\/not-in-our-yard-doug-tallamy\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTallamy, D.W. \"Not In Our Yard,\" Homegrown National Park\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[3] \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/database\/feis\/plants\/shrub\/corflo\/all.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSDA Forest Service Fire Effects Information System, \u003cem\u003eCornus florida\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Blooms Nursery","offers":[{"title":"18-24 in.","offer_id":14394540228652,"sku":"dogwood_red-1ft","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2-3 ft.","offer_id":53996409941,"sku":"dogwood_red-2ft","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2.5-3 ft.","offer_id":47453079372021,"sku":"dogwood_red-2ft","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-4 ft.","offer_id":53996441109,"sku":"dogwood_red-3ft","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4-5 ft.","offer_id":53996441173,"sku":"dogwood_red-4ft","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5-6 ft. 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The pointed, white star-shaped bracts measure 3 to 5 inches across and persist for four to six weeks, appearing after the leaves have emerged rather than on bare branches like our native flowering dogwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e'Milky Way' matures into a broad, bushy specimen reaching 15 to 20 feet tall and equally wide. Young trees grow in an upright, vase-shaped habit before maturing into a more rounded, spreading form with the distinctive horizontal branching that makes kousa dogwoods such elegant silhouettes in the landscape. The leaves are dark green and glossy on top with a blue-green underside, simple and ovate with that characteristic curving venation that parallels the leaf margins. Come autumn, the foliage transitions to shades of orange-red to scarlet—not quite the swirling psychedelic display of our native dogwoods, but a long-lasting show of three to five weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe summer performance comes from the fruit. Large, round, raspberry-like drupes up to an inch in diameter ripen to pinkish-red through late summer and persist into fall, sometimes dangling on the tree after the leaves have dropped. The fruit is technically edible for humans—the inner flesh has a tropical, custard-like consistency with flavor notes reminiscent of persimmon with a bitter rind. As mature specimens age, they develop the exfoliating, mottled tan and gray bark that adds genuine winter interest, a feature worth showing off by selectively thinning lower branches and lighting the tree from beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn the landscape, 'Milky Way' excels as a specimen tree near patios, in lawn settings, or grouped in small plantings for dramatic effect. The strong horizontal branching on mature trees creates beautiful architecture that pairs well with uplighting. Unlike our native flowering dogwood, kousa cultivars tolerate more sun and heat, making them suitable for locations where \u003cem\u003eCornus florida\u003c\/em\u003e might struggle—though they still appreciate afternoon shade in the hottest regions and consistent moisture during summer droughts. The tree performs best in humus-rich, well-drained, acidic to neutral soils and shows moderate tolerance for sandy loams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis cultivar originated at Wayside Gardens in Mentor, Ohio, where it was selected from a seedbed in the 1960s for its exceptional floriferousness [1]. The name was chosen to capture that remarkable abundance of bloom—suggesting the countless flowers were as numerous as stars in our galaxy. 'Milky Way' is classified under the Chinese variety (\u003cem\u003evar. chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e), which is noted for having slightly larger flower bracts and leaves compared to the Japanese type. It remains one of the most widely recognized and commercially popular kousa cultivars after more than half a century in the trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOne of the primary reasons gardeners turn to kousa dogwoods is their excellent resistance to dogwood anthracnose—the devastating fungal disease that has decimated populations of our native flowering dogwood throughout the eastern United States. Ironically, research strongly suggests the disease was introduced to North America along with imported kousa dogwoods, which had evolved resistance in their native range [2]. While kousa's disease resistance is a genuine advantage, it comes with significant ecological trade-offs that deserve honest acknowledgment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRegarding wildlife value, the picture is complicated. The genus \u003cem\u003eCornus\u003c\/em\u003e does support specialized native bees including \u003cem\u003eAndrena fragilis\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAndrena integra\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eAndrena platyparia\u003c\/em\u003e, and NC State Extension notes that fruits and nesting sites are attractive to songbirds [3]. However, as Doug Tallamy and other researchers emphasize, kousa dogwood provides substantially less ecological value than our native species. While \u003cem\u003eCornus florida\u003c\/em\u003e supports an estimated 117 species of Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) whose caterpillars serve as essential bird food, kousa dogwood supports effectively none in North America—the insects simply haven't evolved to use this Asian species as a host plant [2]. The large fruits, which evolved for dispersal by primates in Asia, are often ignored by North American wildlife; observations frequently note that birds and squirrels leave them untouched while native dogwood berries are devoured within days of ripening [2]. Some regional variation exists—NC State and Missouri Botanical Garden note that birds do consume the fruit in certain areas—but the overall ecological contribution is markedly reduced compared to native alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor gardeners in areas where dogwood anthracnose makes growing native \u003cem\u003eCornus florida\u003c\/em\u003e difficult, 'Milky Way' offers undeniable ornamental beauty with reasonable disease resistance. Just understand that you're gaining a stunning four-season ornamental tree while trading away much of the wildlife support network our native dogwoods provide. 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When I think about cornus kousa, I think of beautiful oblong dogwood  blooms in the garden in early summer when our native dogwood species have already lost their blooms. The fruit of cornus kousa is larger than that of our native dogwood and edible, making it a bird magnet for a few weeks in the fall. Kousa leaves are smoother and longer than the the leaves of the native dogwood with a deep green color that makes a great backdrop for the white flowers. In the fall, the kousa takes on a variegated orange, red and green that is more symmetrical and organized than the swirling psychedelic displays put on by our native dogwoods. The branch structure of the kousa is also lovely, with six branches appearing at each node and growing upward symmetrically from the stem to create an elegant cascade effect.\u003c\/span\u003e Care should be taken when pruning as inexperience can result in diminishing rather than improving the cascade effect. 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The four-inch white bracts surround clusters of small greenish-yellow true flowers, creating a spectacular display that arrives even when the tree is young—Cloud 9 doesn't waste a decade being coy before it blooms. The horizontally tiered branching structure, characteristic of flowering dogwoods, creates an elegant layered effect that gives the tree an almost architectural presence in the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe burgundy-tinged new foliage in spring matures to a lustrous dark green through summer before transitioning to brilliant scarlet red in fall. Glossy red drupes appear in tight clusters by late summer, persisting into winter and adding multi-season interest. The bark develops an attractive blocky texture with age, providing winter appeal. Reaching 15 to 20 feet tall and wide, Cloud 9 maintains a more compact form than the species, making it practical for residential landscapes where space demands restraint but the gardener refuses to compromise on spring drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCloud 9 works beautifully as a specimen tree where its spring display can be properly appreciated, but it's equally effective planted in the understory of larger trees where it mimics its natural woodland habitat. The tree thrives in partial shade, particularly afternoon shade in warmer climates, though it can adapt to full sun with adequate moisture and mulch. It pairs exceptionally well with spring bulbs, azaleas, and other woodland plantings. The compact size makes it suitable for foundation plantings, near patios, or along woodland edges. Its profuse flowering habit and cold hardiness have earned it recognition as one of the finest flowering dogwood cultivars available—the Boone County Arboretum notes it as \"one of the best of all flowering dogwoods,\" while various extension services consistently list it among recommended white-flowering cultivars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAs a native \u003cem\u003eCornus florida\u003c\/em\u003e cultivar, Cloud 9 provides substantial ecological value. The flowering dogwood serves as a larval host plant for many species of Lepidoptera, including several showy moths. The flowers also attract many specialized native bees. The high-fat content of dogwood drupes makes them particularly valuable for songbirds and other wildlife preparing for migration or winter. 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This dogwood shares the natural elegance, textured bark and beautiful, dark green leaves of the North American white dogwood, but also stands out from the crowd with bright pink flowers that cover the tree in the spring. Unlike the softer more subdued shades of the classic red and pink North American dogwoods, the Cherokee Brave stands out with a very bold and strong pink bloom that contrasts with streaks of white that run through each petal. If you love dogwoods, but would like a heavier dose of color, then the Cherokee Brave is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pink dogwood - \u003cem\u003ecornus rubra -\u003c\/em\u003e is a special tree, because it rewards the gardener all year. As the days lengthen and warm, brilliant pink blooms cover the tree and announce the arrival of spring. When summer arrives the upward branching and deep green textured leaves provide an elegant and graceful appearance among larger straighter shade trees, evergreens, or the sharp geometry of your home. Swirling scarlet and purple leaves add to the color show in the fall, along with brilliant red berries that attract up to 36 species of songbird through the early winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis breathtakingly beautiful tree is an excellent choice to plant along streets, near large buildings, next to patios or as a property border. It provides an eye-catching display when planted in rows, but also excels as a solo planting, or among towering giants. Dogwoods do best in some shade and rich soil, but can adapt to a variety of conditions with proper care. 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The leaves are green with wavy\/jagged yellow borders and in the fall the leaves turn a beautify burgundy with a showy red border. Like the 'Cherokee Chief' these trees are more heat tolerant and disease resistant than true cornus florida. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDogwoods make excellent stand alone trees, and highlight trees for your garden. 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This graceful giant sweeps its pendulous branches earthward in dramatic curtains of narrow, light green foliage, creating an instantly recognizable silhouette that transforms any waterside setting into a scene of contemplative beauty. Growing 30 to 50 feet tall with an equal or greater spread, the tree develops a broad, rounded crown atop a stout trunk covered in grayish-black furrowed bark. Slender lance-shaped leaves emerge light green with grayish undersides, arranged spirally on long yellowish-brown branches that cascade toward the ground. The tree grows with remarkable speed—adding up to 10 feet per year when young—though this vigor trades longevity for drama, with most specimens living 40 to 75 years. In early spring, inconspicuous silvery-green catkins appear before the foliage fully emerges, and in fall the leaves turn soft gold-yellow before dropping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe weeping willow thrives where other trees struggle—in moist soils, along stream banks, at pond edges, even in areas with standing water. It adapts to clay, alkaline, and acidic soils, tolerates wet feet beautifully, and provides rapid screening and erosion control. Plant it where you have space to let it spread and where its romantic form can reflect in water. The tree demands honesty about its drawbacks: shallow roots seek out water and sewer lines, weak wood breaks easily in storms, and the tree litters constantly with dropped leaves and twigs. It also attracts various diseases and insect pests. This makes weeping willow best suited for parks, large estates, and commercial landscapes rather than typical residential yards—but where properly sited with room to grow and regular maintenance, few trees create more drama or beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe species carries one of botany's great naming mistakes. Carl Linnaeus christened it \u003cem\u003eSalix babylonica\u003c\/em\u003e in 1736, believing it was the willow from Psalm 137 along the rivers of Babylon—those biblical trees were actually poplars. The weeping willow actually originates from northern China, where it was cultivated for millennia before being traded westward along the ancient Silk Road, eventually reaching England from Syria in 1730. Here's where this tree truly earns its keep: native willows rank as keystone species in ecosystems, and even this Asian introduction provides remarkable wildlife value. The genus \u003cem\u003eSalix\u003c\/em\u003e hosts 328 species of Lepidoptera larvae, including Viceroy, Mourning Cloak, and Red-spotted Purple butterflies, providing critical food for songbird nestlings. Early spring catkins offer essential nutrition when pollinators emerge from hibernation, supporting at least eleven specialist bee species in the \u003cem\u003eAndrena\u003c\/em\u003e genus that depend exclusively on willows for survival. The tree also shelters and feeds beavers, rabbits, deer, and numerous bird species. 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Each individual bract can reach up to 2 inches long, creating blooms that span a full 4 inches in diameter, substantially larger than the species type. When you consider that Cherokee Princess blooms begin appearing when the tree is just 2-3 years old (compared to the typical 5-7 year wait for seedling dogwoods), you begin to understand why this cultivar earned its royal moniker. The showy white bracts—modified leaves that people mistakenly call petals—surround clusters of small, true flowers that are actually rather inconspicuous yellowish-green affairs. But who's looking at those when you've got four spectacular white bracts stealing the show?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe tree maintains the classic dogwood architecture: a low-branching, broadly pyramidal form that typically matures at 15-30 feet tall with a 20-35 foot spread. The horizontal branching creates those distinctive tiered layers that make dogwoods such elegant understory specimens. In late summer through fall, the pollinated flowers develop into clusters of bright red drupes that persist well into winter. Fall foliage transforms from deep green to striking combinations of rust-red and purple—not the psychedelic swirls of some cultivars, but a more refined burgundy display that pairs beautifully with the ripening fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCherokee Princess excels as a specimen tree near patios, along woodland edges, or as a focal point in mixed borders where its early bloom can serve as a backdrop for later-flowering shrubs and perennials. The tree's manageable size makes it suitable for smaller properties, and its tolerance for partial shade means it can be successfully integrated into existing landscapes without requiring extensive site modification. Plant it where morning sun can illuminate those white bracts—they practically glow in early light—and afternoon shade can protect it from the harshest heat. The horizontal branching structure provides natural architectural interest even in winter when the bark's alligator-like texture becomes more visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBecause of its early bloom period and substantial flower production, Cherokee Princess serves as a excellent nectar source for pollinators emerging in early spring when food resources remain scarce. The later fruit production provides high-fat nutrition for migrating and overwintering birds precisely when they need it most. For those creating native plant gardens, Cherokee Princess offers the reliability of a cultivar with the ecological function of the native species.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCherokee Princess shows improved resistance to spot anthracnose (Elsinoe corni) and powdery mildew compared to straight species plants, however— it is important to note that Cherokee Princess is not resistant to dogwood anthracnose (Discula destructiva). In appropriate sites—well-drained, organically rich, slightly acidic soil with good air circulation and some shade during the hottest part of the day—Cherokee Princess performs reliably with minimal disease pressure. The key is avoiding stress: don't plant in compacted soil, don't let the root zone dry out completely, maintain 2-4 inches of organic mulch, and for the love of all that's holy, don't let the lawn mower or string trimmer wound the bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAs a selection of our native Cornus florida, Cherokee Princess supports a wide variety of species of Lepidoptera larvae, making it among the more valuable woody ornamentals for supporting the caterpillar populations that feed birds and create a valuable food web.The flowers attract bees, small beetles, and various fly species—a respectable pollinator guild for an early-season bloomer. But it's the fruit that really earns Cherokee Princess its wildlife credentials. 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The tree develops a dense, upright habit, reaching 20-25 feet tall and 15-20 feet wide at maturity, with elegant horizontal branching that adds architectural interest year-round. In autumn, the glossy leaves transform to shades of purple-red, extending the tree's ornamental value well past its spring debut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe landscape applications for Stellar Pink are remarkably versatile. Its manageable size makes it an excellent specimen tree for residential gardens, foundation plantings, or patio settings where you want drama without overwhelming the space. The upright, somewhat columnar form when young gradually fills out with age, making it suitable for small groupings or even street tree plantings in appropriate settings. Unlike its native parent, Stellar Pink is sterile and produces no fruit—a trade-off that eliminates the messy fruit drop some gardeners prefer to avoid, but also removes a food source for wildlife. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe true flowers—tiny, yellowish-green clusters at the center of those showy pink bracts—do provide nectar and pollen for early-season pollinators. The tree excels in full sun to partial shade, preferring afternoon shade in warmer zones, and demands organically rich, acidic, well-drained soil to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eStellar Pink performs best in USDA Zones 5-9 in moist, well-drained, organically rich acidic soils (pH 6.0-7.0). Maintain 2-4 inches of organic mulch to keep roots cool and moist. While resistant to anthracnose and dogwood borer, the tree can still experience issues with powdery mildew, leaf spot, and scale when stressed. 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From spring to fall this tree will add eye-popping multi-color foliage to your home or garden. Starting at the trunk of the tree and moving outward the leaves of this tree transition from dark green, to pale green, to yellow, to bronze orange. This cascade of color provides captivating depth to the already gorgeous heart-shaped redbud leaves. It will also produce the classic redbud flowers of purple, pink that cluster along the branches in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRising sun was discovered by Ray and Cindy Jackson of Jackson Nursery \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ein 2006, who also discovered the Ragin' Red Dogwood and Blue Ray Kousa. Since then it has become one of the most popular landscape trees in North America thanks to it's excellent coloration and resistance to drought, heat and sun scorch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the last couple years we've been experimenting with Rising Sun. We have some in the yard and at the nursery. The small stature allows it to be useful in both border gardens\/flower beds and also as a specimen planting on it's own. We find that planting them in bunches of three makes for a stunning flower bed that can be accented deep-green hostas, perennials, grasses or ferns depending on the lighting situation. Since the foliage on the rising sun features many colors we suggest pairing with non-variegated deep greens, purples or pinks along with hardscaping and a dark color mulch to provide a consistent base and let the Rising Sun shine. The Rising Sun is a native cultivar, and pairs well with other native perennials when the goal is a native North American garden. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our experience we find that Rising Sun does well in both full sun and partial sun. Too much shade can reduce the range of color, so make sure you are getting at least 6 hours of sunlight when you plant to ensure the best appearance. Proper fertilization is also important. 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This hybrid thrives in the challenging middle ground that defeats many flowering trees—part shade to filtered sun—making it invaluable for woodland edges, foundation plantings near north-facing walls, or as an understory accent beneath taller deciduous trees. The variegation provides continuous bright spots in shadier garden areas where solid green foliage might disappear into darkness. Consider pairing it with deep green hostas, ferns, or evergreens that let those yellow margins sing, or position it where afternoon shade protects the foliage from potential scorch in hotter climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAs a hybrid dogwood, Celestial Shadow inherits the disease resistance and vigor that made the Rutgers breeding program so successful, showing strong resistance to both dogwood anthracnose (\u003cem\u003eDiscula destructiva\u003c\/em\u003e) and powdery mildew. 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It does produce a small fruit that appears in the summer and is a nice way to attract wildlife to your yard. Show Time™ Crabapple makes for a lovely accent tree with a nice oval shape and a mature spread that will match its mature height for an even look. \u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"New Blooms Nursery","offers":[{"title":"2-3 ft.","offer_id":53996161045,"sku":"show_time_crabapple-2ft","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-4 ft.","offer_id":53996224981,"sku":"show_time_crabapple-3ft","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5-6 ft. 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