An interesting Beech tree to grow is the Copper Beech tree. The leaves contrast a lot with the green scenery.
Category Archives: Trees
Iowa Prairie Crabapple
There are a few native Crabapples on my Oasis. They go by the name of Prairie Crabapple. These native Crabapples of Iowa have beautiful pink flowers, but the fruit is not palatable to me.
Eurasian Collared Dove
The Eurasian Collared Dove has become a common bird in Iowa towns in the past decade. I am starting to see them appear more often on the farm.
Norway Spruce Growth
New growth on some Norway Spruce cultivars can be stunning. There are many different Norway Spruce cultivars, I mostly only have seedlings.
Grow Wherever
A rotten log is a good place to start life. This little Juniper is clinging onto life on the log, hoping to live a long life.
Hidden Rose Apple
Hidden Rose Apple has beautiful pink flowers. This tree also should have attractive apples.
Asian White Oak Surprise
My small Asian White Oak has started flowering this year. This is good news, as early acorn production will help propagate more of this rare tree.
Betty Magnolia
Betty Magnolia is the first Magnolia of mine that has flowered. It flowers at a very small size and has big, pink flowers.
Crabapple Seedlings
Growing Crabapple seedlings has been productive for wildlife. The many blossoms turn into a lot of fruit and hang into winter for the birds.
Chinese Maackia
Chinese Maackia is a slow growing tree. When breaking out of dormancy, the young leaves are a very attractive color.