Chinese Sumac Suckering The Chinese Sumac(Rhus chinensis) has started suckering after the hard winter killed back the main stem to the ground.
Not All Is Lost Even though limbs broke on the Purple Robe Locust, this tree has set flowers again this summer.
Purple Birch Royal Frost Birch is a fast growing tree in the Betula genus. The new leaves are purple on this hybrid.
Pterocarya Species in Iowa A few Wingnut(Pterocarya) species have been planted here. Some are cold-hardier than others, while some continue to die back during the winters.
Pitch x Loblolly Pine Summer Growth After a harsh winter, the Pitlolly Pines have grown new candles of green needles and look a lot better than this spring. But these hybrid pines still have some brown needles.
Pecan Trees Some young Pecan(Carya illinoinensis) trees have been planted in various places on the farm. The couple above are getting a lot of sunlight and should have large canopies when they are mature.