Topping off at 20-30 ft., the Paperbark Maple is a spectacular centerpiece for smaller yards. Growing to a manageable height, this tree is perfect for smaller yards. With fall colors ranging from vibrant scarlet red to deep orange, this tree is a stunner all throughout the year. The last of the Maples to show autumn colors, your tree will stand out once again as other trees become dormant and the Paperbark Maple begins its autumnal show. The show stopping colors of the Paperbark Maple continue into fall. You will enjoy the interest that the warm tones of the bark and the cool tones of the leaves bring to your landscape.Ī full year of visual interest, the fall brings even more appeal. ![]() The deep green, three lobed leaves of this Maple have a cool blue-gray underside. An outstanding ornamental winter tree, the Paperbark Maple adds visual interest in the spring too. The full canopy of this maple is magnificent in the spring and summer. Imagine how beautiful your yard will look as bright copper streaks of color, peeking out from behind delicate curls of bark, pop out against a blanket of white snow. The warm hues of the Paperbark Maple will stand out against your dormant, dull trees and vibrant evergreens. The incredibly bright pops of color will be striking in winter. Reminiscent of peeling cinnamon bark, the dark outer layer reveals the bright, rich red-orange inner layer of the tree. True to its namesake, the bark of the Paperbark Maple peels and curls like paper. Reliable perennials.The cinnamon-like peeling bark is the most outstanding feature of the Paperbark Maple. These two stars are problem free, three-season, salicifolia,īlue star that likewise produces blue springtime flowersĪnd outstanding yellow fall foliage. ![]() The Perennial Plant Association’s “Plant of the Year” in 2011.Īlso grow Amsonia tabernaemontana var. October provides further grandeur as these leaves slowly morph into aīutter-yellow or vibrant gold color that will persist for 2-3 weeks. In breezes, there are kinetic, delightful sways of this billowy foliage. Uniquely narrow, finely textured, adding contrast next to any companion plants. In May displays pale blue flowers atop of three-foot-high stems. (ca.1750) of Williamsburg in Colonial Virginia. (1698-1765), English physician and botanist, who was the one-time mayor Herbaceous perennials, primarily native to North America, with one species eachĪlso native to eastern Asia and Europe. Genus Amsonia includes about 20 species of clump-forming, Is Amsonia hubrichtii, thread-leaf blue star. Mantle of being the “plant of the day.” One plant providing outstanding yellow During this weeks-long period, different plants pass the (more…) Horticulture Highlight: Symphoricarpos, Snowberry or CoralberryĪt Mount Auburn is full with an impressionistic cornucopia of changing Fruits may be used for jellies, wines and were historically part of traditional diets of indigenous Pacific Northwest peoples. ![]() Later in August-September these flowers may produce dark-blue berries, looking somewhat akin to grapes, hence the common name. Bright yellow, slightly fragrant flowers occur in mid-to-late April, about the same time as some of our flowering magnolias and cherries. Averaging 3 to 6-feet high and wide, its distinct alternate compound leaves are composed of 5 to 9 shiny, stiff, leaflets, each 1 ½-to-3 ½-inches long with spines on the tip and margin. Today we may add Oregon Grape to a list of more well-known evergreen shrubs such as rhododendron, mountain laurel, yew and pieris. This plant of contemporary usage was introduced as part of our country’s early botanical exploration. Oregon Grape, Mahonia aquifolium is a good example of Jefferson’s (1743-1826) oft-stated opening quote. The greatest service which can be rendered any country is to add a useful plant to its cultivation. Category: Fall Horticulture Highlight Tags
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