This old apple tree tree has a hollow trunk. The crown has been reduced over time to prevent failure.
The amur cork tree is an unusual though not rare specimen. It gets it’s name from the cork like quality of the bark
The fall colors on this enkianthus shrub are outstanding
The katsura is one of the oldest known tree species.
Syringa vulgaris – the common lilac. The beauty of the blooms and their heavenly aroma make it anything but common.
One of the earliest bloomers, the magnolia puts on a show.
The common smokebush flower is rather unremarkable. The real spectacle results from hairs growing out of a flower part from June thru August.
A fog enshrouded white ash with an odd growth habit.
This gnarly old copper beech trunk has lots of character.
Dappled light filters through a leafy maroon crown.
The skeletal symmetry of a magnificent copper beech
The copper beech fully clothed.
This wisteria was trained to grow along the fence line.
It took almost 20 years for these plants to flower, but the owner persevered and is finally rewarded for his efforts.
I planted this flowering cherry along with the white birch in the background over 25 years ago. A bittersweet reminder of the march of time.
This pair of matching crabapples are completely exposed to the ravages of weather. Good pruning has helped maintain their stout structure.
The long, soft, bluish-green hue of the white fir needles along with an aromatic scent make this tree a fine choice for the landscape.
Due to trunk defects and poor crown health, we performed an extreme heading back on this old willow two years prior to this photo. The adventitious growth provides a new crown.
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