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Persian ironwood is a small deciduous tree that grows 15-30 ft (4.6-9.1 m) in height. It is grown for its distinctive spreading habit, its brilliant autumn foliage display, its showy exfoliating bark and its curious late winter ruby red flowers. Cultivated specimens usually have a single, relatively short trunk which forks near the ground, and a rounded crown composed of wide spreading, horizontal, arching, or even drooping branches. Older specimens develop a crossing and overlapping pattern of branches and may have crown spreads greater than their heights. (Wild Persian ironwoods in their native forest habitat have upright, ascending branches.) The leaves of Persian ironwood look much like those of the related American tree, witchhazel (Hamamelis virginiana) - they are alternate, coarsely wavy edge toothed above the middle and 3-5 in (7.6-12.7 cm) long. The lustrous dark green leaves turn bright yellow, orange and purplish red in the fall. Persian ironwood is attractive when not in leaf, too: the smooth bark on the trunk and larger branches peels and flakes, creating a mottled patchwork of green, beige, white and gray blotches. The flowers are a showy curiosity. They have no petals; what you see are spiderlike clusters of ruby red stamens borne along the naked branches in late winter, before the leaves emerge. Several cultivars are available. 'Pendula' gets only 5 ft (1.5 m) tall and 10 ft (3.1 m) wide with spreading branches that droop at the ends. Click the image to read more!

A rounded, evergreen tree with lance-shaped, dark green leaves and smooth dark grey bark. In June the new, silver-white leaves appear, along with the golden-yellow male catkins, followed in autumn by rounded acorns, either singularly or in bunches. An attractive tree which tolerates salt spray and strong winds, and is often seen planted as a windbreak or along avenues in coast towns. It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The flowers are monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and are pollinated by Wind. Click the image to read more!

White flowers in spring, abundant, red persistent fruit in fall. Exceptionally clean foliage throughout the growing season. This tree tends to maintain a rounded growth habit, and most often grows a bit wider than it does tall, with a mature height of 18-22' and similar mature width. This tree flowers in early spring, and as pictured, buds begin as an almost crimson red, and as they open fade to pure white. The flowers give way to bright red fruit that are roughly 3/8" in diameter and persistent through the winter (providing some nice winter interest). Spring and summer foliage is green, turning amber/yellow in autumn. Click the image to read more!

One of the finest yellow fruiting autumn trees. Erect compact tree bearing bunches of cream-white flowers in spring. Compound leaves with many leaflets turn beautiful shades of red, orange and yellow in autumn and form a perfect back-cloth to the clusters of globular fruits. These turn creamy-white to deep amber-yellow and remain on the tree well into winter. First-class tree with small, bright green leaflets that turn orange, purple and red in autumn. Clusters of white flowers appear in spring and are followed in autumn by small yellow berries, which birds love. An outstanding small tree which can tolerate a wide range of soils and conditions. Click the image to read more!

Silvery young leaves with yellow down carried on purple shoots make a striking feature in spring. The foliage remains grey-green throughout the summer, with bunches of white flowers in late spring and dark red berries in autumn. An attractive tree for the garden as it maintains its compact size and shape. A decidious tree growing to 12m by 8m . It is hardy and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Click the image to read more!

Long a landscape favorite, mountain ash is an upright tree growing 25 - 40 feet high with a rounded open crown. In late spring it covers itself with clusters of delicate white flowers. The real show, however, starts in late summer when the flowers mature into spectacular clusters of bright orange-red berries. Dull green pinnately compound leaves are composed of 7 to 13 leaflets. This feathery foliage and flamboyant fruit give this beauty an almost tropical dazzle. While the leaves provide little colour in the fall, they turn reddish brown and quickly drop, the pea-sized berries persist in a display of colour that lasts into winter. A decidious tree growing to 15m by 7m at a medium rate. It is hardy and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Click the image to read more!

A beautifull small tree of open habit with rich green leaflets. Four inch wide pendulous clusters of pale pink flowers appear in May and are followed in autumn by drooping bunches of large gleaming white or pink-tinged marble-like fruits which persist well after the leaves have fallen. The flowers are attractive to insects but birds leave the berries alone which gives a longer display. Great for a small garden and fully hardy. Likes full sun to dappled shade and is tolerant of most soils. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter. Watch out for suckers at the base of the tree and remove to prevent them bushing out. Click the image to read more!

An upright tree with deeply cut, dark green pinnate leaves which have a lace-like appearance. The bunches of white flowers are produced in late spring followed by orange-red berries in autumn. This is an unsual variety that only grows to an eventual height of 6m (19ft 6in) so is ideal for a small garden. Grown for its ornamental leaves, great red or yellow fall color, flowers, and red-orange berries. Habit is upright, to 20 feet tall and 15 feet wide. Leaves are dark green, pinnate, 8 inches long, with many deeply divided, elliptic, toothed leaflets. White flowers are borne in corymbs to 6 inches across followed by round, red-orange fruit. This hardy tree can tolerate heat or cold, strong winds and low humidity. Click the image to read more!

Elegant small deciduous tree with arching branches and graceful habit. Fern-like leaves turn orange and bronze-red in autumn. White flowers late spring followed by pendulous clusters of fruits ripening to rose-red in September, changing to pink then white flushed pink. Charming and suitable for smaller gardens. Very pretty feathery foliage of numerous olive-green leaflets cover this elegant tree and turn dark crimson in autumn. Creamy white flowers are followed by pendulous clusters of berries which fade from red to white as the season progresses. The berries last well into the winter, making this the perfect tree for the smaller garden. Click the image to read more!

Littleleaf linden is a deciduous shade tree from Europe. The tree can get up to 90 ft (27 m) tall with a 50 ft (15 m) spread, but is usually smaller. The leaves are heart shaped with fine teeth on the margins, about 3 in (7.5 cm) long and almost as wide. They are alternate with rather long, slender petioles (leaf stems). Littleleaf linden blooms with fragrant pale yellow flowers in midsummer. The flowers, each about .75 in (2 cm) across, are clustered in hanging cymes, 2-3 in (5-8 cm) across. Many selections have been named, including narrowly upright forms, pyramidal forms, and some with parallel spreading branches. Hybrids with other European and Asian species are also just as beautiful. Click the image to read more!