Care for Transplanted Trees

Kousa Dogwood

The Kousa Dogwood is a medium-sized flowering tree renowned for its showy, star-shaped, white to pinkish flowers, distinctive exfoliating bark, and striking red fruits. These characteristics make it a popular choice in ornamental landscaping.  The small specimen tree blooms with green leaves that turn orange in the fall, topped by four-petaled white flowers. The white flowers typically bloom in the late spring, providing visual appeal throughout summer. Small raspberry-like fruits develop once the flowering is complete, attracting beneficial wildlife. As the fruits mature, they change colors from green to pinkish-red. This dogwood is perfect for landscapers who prefer variety as the seasons change. Kousa Dogwood Tree Offers Year-round Visual Appeal Kousa Dogwood adds an appealing aesthetic to any landscape that persists during all four seasons. Its horizontal branching pattern creates an architectural interest that remains even during winter when the tree is empty of leaves. During the growing season, the leaves that sprout are dense and glossy, providing a lush and verdant backdrop. Fall is the most colorful season for the tree, as its foliage turns various shades of red, orange, and purple. The tree stands out in winter for its unique bark and structure. Kousa Dogwood Has Exquisite Fall Foliage As mentioned, fall is when this tree truly shines aesthetically, turning into a dazzling display of brilliant colors. The red, orange, and purple highlights contrast the green backdrop of the surrounding scenery. It is striking enough to serve as the focal point of a landscape, but it can also blend seamlessly as part of a mixed planting scenario. It's a top choice for landscapers looking to add a seasonal interest in the fall and enhance the visual appeal of their foliage. Kousa Dogwood Can Adapt To Many Soil Types  One of Kousa Dogwood's best features is its adaptability. It can be set out in many soil types, including clay and loam. Its moderate growth rate makes it well-suited for use as a specimen tree or as a naturalizing element in more significant landscapes. Still, it's also small enough to serve as the focal point for an urban or suburban garden where space might be limited.

Mimosa Tree

The Mimosa tree is a favored option in landscaping due to its distinct characteristics and aesthetic appeal. Native to Asia and commonly called the Silk Tree, it has gained popularity worldwide for its visual and environmental benefits. One of the standout features of the stunning tree is its graceful, fern-like foliage. The bipinnate leaves create a delicate and airy texture, adding a touch of elegance and classiness to any landscape. The Mimosa Tree is famous for its silk flowers. Italian nobleman Filippo degli Albizzi introduced it into Europe in the 1700s. Native to southwestern and eastern Asia, it is part of the Fabaceae family. Discover The Stunning Pink Blossoms Of Mimosa Tree One of the reasons people love this plant so much is the silky pink blossoms. Once these blossoms appear, they don’t go away quickly. In fact, they can remain for up to four months. The flowers have a long, silky silhouette, which is why the plants are known as Persian silk. Mimosa Tree Is An Exceptionally Cold-Hardy Plant This lovely plant is exceptional because of its ability to withstand freezing temperatures. This is one of the reasons why it blossoms throughout the United States. In addition, this lovely plant can handle dry heat during the summertime as well. Mimosa Tree Is A Low-Sized Plant Perfect for Landscapes While different plant species will grow 80 feet tall or higher, you don’t have to worry about these plants getting too high. This plant will usually only grow up to 15 feet tall. You can also prune it if you want to keep it shorter. Once it is in your landscape, you can enjoy having it as a focal point because of its short stature. Thanks to the plant’s stunning flower display, this plant will turn heads. The silken flowers aren’t popular with just gardeners. Once the flowers appear, this plant is beautiful to hummingbirds and butterflies. The flowers look like they are made of bright, thin silk threads, drawing the butterflies and birds in. From June to July, you can spend your weekends bird-watching as local birds discover this beautiful plant. Whether you want a shaded spot in your garden or truly unique flowers, Mimosa Tree is sure to please. Since some varieties only grow to a short height, this plant can be a focal point in your garden. Best of all, you can enjoy four months of lovely blossoms every year.

Fringe Tree

Fringe Tree, scientifically known as Chionanthus virginicus is a beautiful, deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States. It is often admired for its striking, fragrant, white, fringe-like flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer.  Fringe Tree - Chionanthus Virginicus   The Fringe Tree usually grows to about 14 feet tall and has a similar spread, making it a small to medium-sized tree with broad and oval-shaped leaves, dark green turning a golden-yellow in Autumn. It is best known for its delicate, drooping clusters of white, fringe-like flowers that bloom in late spring. These highly fragrant flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Hardy in zones 3-9   After flowering, they produce small, dark blue, olive-like fruits that birds favor. The Fringe Tree thrives in full sun to partial shade. It tends to flower more profusely when grown in full sun. Fringe Tree Grows Well in Most Soils   It does well in most soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils. It is also tolerant of both acidic and alkaline soils. The Fringe Tree can tolerate short periods of drought but thrives in moist conditions, particularly during its establishment phase and in hot or dry periods.   Plant in full sun or part shade and ensure the soil drains well. If necessary, add organic matter to the soil. Water the plant regularly during the first year to help establish a robust root system. After the first year, water during dry spells to maintain even soil moisture.  The Fringe Tree is a native, low-maintenance tree Minimal pruning is necessary. Remove any dead or damaged branches in late winter or early spring. If you want to shape the tree, do so just after it finishes flowering. Apply slow-release fertilizer in the spring to promote healthy growth and abundant flowering.  The Fringe Tree is relatively pest and disease-free, but it can occasionally be affected by scales, mites, or powdery mildew. Regular monitoring and appropriate treatment, such as horticultural oil or insecticidal soap, can help manage these issues. This tree is the best seller known for its delicate aroma, like the world's most costly perfume. It is trendy in naturalized or woodland settings due to its showy flowers, ease of care, and ability to attract wildlife.