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Pawpaw Tree

The Pawpaw tree is a small deciduous tree with large, tropical-looking leaves and greenish-brown, banana-like fruits. It is known for its unique flavor and suitability for North American temperate regions. It is one of our hottest sellers because of its native fruiting abilities, distinctive appearance, contributions to biodiversity, potential for edible fruit, ability to create natural habitats, and role in promoting ecological balance, which makes it a valuable addition to outdoor spaces. One of the key advantages of using it in landscaping is its distinctive appearance. Our pawpaw trees are already pollinated when shipped and we guarantee they will bear fruit at maturity. Pawpaw trees are a popular choice, and property owners are looking for medium-sized plants with an unusual look. They have a slim, grayish-brown trunk topped by thick clusters of leaves. Its crown is usually higher than it is vast and can be slightly triangular. They can reach up to 50 feet high. Their pleasantly compact shape makes them look excellent when planted as a focal point in a lawn. Landscapers also like to plant them in bunches or rows to create accent points near driveways, sidewalks, or other landscape features.  Pawpaw Trees Has Stunning Foliage  One of the most distinctive traits of this plant is its gorgeous leaves. Each branch is draped in large leaves that gracefully droop downwards. The leaves are a smooth oval shape with a slight flare towards the tip, and they are rich, emerald green for most of the year. In early fall, long before other plants change color, these leaves turn a rich golden-yellow color that adds plenty of appeal to your landscape. Pawpaw Tree Offers Appealing Flowers in Spring Starting in mid-spring, this plant begins to produce some very eye-catching blossoms. The flowers of this plant are a rich, purplish-red color. The deep burgundy flowers have a set of three small petals nestled inside of a set of three larger petals. The flowers often appear before the plant regains the leaves it lost in winter, so the effect of the deep purple blooms on bare branches is quite striking. The Pawpaw Tree Fruits In Summer And Fall During the summer and fall months, the Pawpaw Tree produces some exciting fruit. These fruits start around two inches wide and gradually grow to six inches. They're an elongated, oval shape with a green, matte peel. The fruits' colors can include subtle variations of yellow, brown, orange, and green, adding many stunning features to the plant. The contrast between the darker leaves and the paler fruit clusters makes this plant look especially interesting and exciting.

Redbud Tree

Redbud Tree has heart-shaped leaves and delicate purple-lilac colored blooms in early Spring, making this a family favorite. They are hardy in most areas and can tolerate sun or shade. It is a beloved and visually captivating addition to landscaping due to its remarkable aesthetic appeal and various benefits. Native to North America, this deciduous type is often sought after for its ornamental attributes, making it a popular choice for homeowners, urban planners, and landscape designers.   Redbud Tree Is Stunning In Landscapes The tree is an excellent specimen plant that brings beauty to lawns, gardens, parks, and borders. Its vibrant spring blooms, lush green summer foliage, and intriguingly varied branches provide seasonal interest and texture. It can transform a landscaping design into a stunning focal point when paired with flowering annuals, perennials, and other shrubs. Flowers Of Redbud Tree This showy shrub bursts through with beautiful blooms in early spring. The flowers are about ½ inches wide and form clusters along the branches. Flower clusters range from light to deep pink and purple, and they can also be white. Heart-shaped leaves appear after blooming, lasting up to three weeks. The Leaves Of Redbud Tree Leaves are about two to six inches in width. They start as light red and progressively become bright green over the summer. In the fall, they become a greenish-yellow hue and can contain hints of red and orange. Next, flat pod-like leaves appear. Pods are about two to four inches in length. They start as light green and become deep brown as they mature over the winter. Seeds inside the pods can re-propagate after falling to the ground. Redbud Tree has a multi-trunk shape that divides near the ground. Multiple limbs and branches extend outward in a graceful manner. This offers a touch of landscaping interest and color extension. The brown bark is typically smooth and bare when young. The bark becomes scaly and turns dark gray as it matures. The bark is smooth and ranges from brown to light gray throughout the year. In winter, the bark becomes scaly with deep cracks. Flowers can sometimes bloom along the limbs and trunk. Called “cauliflory,” this adds a unique element to the garden aesthetic. Incredibly versatile, a Redbud Tree ranges in size from a shrub to a tiny sapling. With an average height expectancy of 20 to 30 feet and limbs and branches that can spread up to 35 feet in width, they offer a variety of landscaping possibilities. Considered an understory, meaning it grows between taller varieties and the ground, it provides habitat and environmental benefits and a colorful and textual addition to the landscape.