Red Sensation Pear has new leaves with a red color.
Category Archives: Trees
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.
Golden Hoptree Leaves
Golden Hop Tree leaves are a good contrast to the green grass.
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.
Northrup Mulberries
The Northrup Mulberry tree is in full production of the delicious berries right now.
Paulownia Tomentosa Winter Damage
My Paulownia Tomentosa isn’t looking very good after the past winter. Most winters have caused mild to heavy dieback.