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Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

This document provides comprehensive information on growing crabapples, including their ideal growing conditions, such as full sun and well-drained soil. It details the various cultivars, their characteristics, and uses in urban landscaping. The document also addresses common pests and diseases that affect crabapples and offers guidance on selecting disease-resistant varieties. Additionally, it highlights the ornamental value of crabapples, emphasizing their showy flowers and attractive fruit. Original publication date October 1999.

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

This document provides comprehensive information on growing crabapples, including their ideal growing conditions, such as sunny locations with good air circulation and well-drained soil. It details the various characteristics of crabapple trees, including size, flower and fruit color, growth habits, and disease resistance. The document is about the Jewelberry' crabapple and, also highlights different cultivars, such as ‘Prairifire’ and ‘Sugar Tyme’, their uses in landscaping, and their adaptability to urban environments. Additionally, it addresses common pests and diseases that affect crabapples and offers recommendations for selecting disease-resistant varieties. Original publication date October 1999.

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

This document details the ‘Mary Potter’ crabapple tree, covering its growth in sunny, well-drained areas, adaptability to various soils, and urban conditions. It highlights the tree’s showy flowers, colorful fruit, and uses in landscaping. It also emphasizes selecting disease-resistant cultivars and managing common pests and diseases. Original publication date October 1999.

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

This document provides detailed information about the ‘Prairiefire’ crabapple tree, including its growth requirements, characteristics, and uses. It highlights the tree’s adaptability to various soil types and urban conditions, its showy flowers and colorful fruit, and its applications in landscaping. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of selecting disease-resistant cultivars and managing common pests and diseases. Original publication date October 1999.

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

This document provides detailed information about the ‘Profusion’ crabapple tree, including its growth requirements, characteristics, and uses. It highlights the tree’s adaptability to various soil types and urban conditions, its showy pink flowers and red fruit, and its applications in landscaping. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of selecting disease-resistant cultivars and managing common pests and diseases. Original publication date October 1999.

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

This document provides detailed information about the ‘Red Jade’ crabapple tree, including its growth requirements, characteristics, and uses. It highlights the tree’s adaptability to various soil types and urban conditions, its showy pink flowers and red fruit, and its applications in landscaping. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of selecting disease-resistant cultivars and managing common pests and diseases. Original publication date October 1999.

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

This document provides a detailed overview of the American plum (Prunus americana), a native North American tree. It describes the tree’s physical characteristics, including its height, spread, and seasonal changes, such as its white spring flowers and yellow fall foliage. The document also covers the tree’s growth habits, soil and light requirements, and its uses in landscaping. Additionally, it highlights the tree’s resilience to drought and various soil types, while noting its tendency to form multi-stemmed thickets. The document concludes with information on propagation methods and potential pest issues.

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

This document provides a comprehensive overview of Spiraea cantoniensis, commonly known as Reeve’s Spiraea or Bridal-Wreath. It details the plant’s characteristics, including its fine-textured, small leaves and dense clusters of pure white flowers that bloom in spring. The document discusses the plant’s growth habits, preferred growing conditions, and potential uses in landscaping, such as mass plantings, specimen plants, and hedges. Additionally, it addresses the plant’s moderate drought tolerance, soil preferences, and minimal pest issues, making it a versatile and attractive option for various garden settings. Original publication date October 1999.

Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Mary McKenzie, Heather V. Quintana, and Robert Northrop

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. Watson

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Edward F. Gilman, Edward F. Gilman, andDennis G. Watson
Other Contacts: Michael G. Andreu

Downy Serviceberry is an upright, twiggy, multi-stemmed large shrub, eventually reaching 20 to 25 feet in height with a spread of 15 to 20 feet. This North American native is usually the first to be noticed in the forest or garden at springtime, the pure white, glistening flowers some of the earliest to appear among the many other dull brown, leafless, and still-slumbering trees.

Edward F. Gilman, Edward F. Gilman, andDennis G. Watson
Other Contacts: Michael G. Andreu

The Allegheny serviceberry grows in shade or partial shade as an understory tree. The small tree grows 30 to 40 feet tall and spreads 15 to 20 feet. Multiple stems are upright and highly branched forming a dense shrub, or if properly pruned a small tree. The tree is short-lived, has a rapid growth rate, and can be used as a filler plant or to attract birds. The main ornamental feature is the white flowers, borne in drooping clusters in mid-spring. The purplish-black berries are sweet and juicy but are soon eaten by birds. The fall color is yellow to red. It is well adapted for planting beneath power lines due to its small size.

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. Hilbert

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Edward F. Gilman, Edward F. Gilman, andDennis G. Watson
Other Contacts: Michael G. Andreu

Apple serviceberry is a hybrid between Amelanchier canadensis and Amelanchier laevis that grows 15 to 25 feet tall. Multiple stems are upright and highly branched forming a dense shrub, or if properly pruned in the nursery, a small tree. It is superior to either species in that it suckers less and is adapted to a wide range of soils, and tolerates some drought. The main ornamental feature is the white flowers that are larger than those of other amelanchiers. The flowers are borne in early spring and are at first tinged with pink but later fade to white. The young leaves are purplish and the fall color is yellow to orange. Edible fruit attracts birds. Well adapted for planting beneath power lines due to its small size.

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. Hilbert

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Edward F. Gilman, Edward F. Gilman, andDennis G. Watson
Other Contacts: Michael G. Andreu

This slow-growing native North American tree reaches a height of 30 feet with a rounded canopy that spreads to 35 feet or more. The dark green, deciduous leaves are often three-lobed and have red/brown undersides. The leaves display no appreciable fall color. The sparkling white, showy springtime flowers appear before the new leaves unfurl and are followed by the production of large, red-dotted fruits. The spreading, low branching habit of growth makes this best suited for planting in a large open area of turf. If regular pruning can be provided to keep low, drooping branches pruned, it can be located closer to a walk.

Edward F. Gilman, Edward F. Gilman, andDennis G. Watson
Other Contacts: Michael G. Andreu

English Hawthorn reaches a height 20 to 25 feet. It grows rapidly in a pyramidal form to about 20 feet, then the crown expands to become oval or irregular. The tree tolerates most soils, growing well in clay, but prefers heavy, dry loam. The main ornamental feature is white or pink flowers borne in spring and good fall color. Some types produce ornamental scarlet fruits. Though quite ornamental, Hawthorns are severely affected by insect and disease problems.

Edward F. Gilman, Edward F. Gilman, andDennis G. Watson
Other Contacts: Michael G. Andreu

Crimson Cloud (also known as `Superba') English Hawthorn grows rapidly in a pyramidal form to about 20 feet, then the crown expands to become oval or irregular. The tree tolerates most soils, growing well in clay, but prefers heavy, dry loam. The main ornamental feature is white and red flowers borne in spring which together give the tree a deep pink color. Fruits are red and quite showy but do not cover the tree. Though quite ornamental, Hawthorns are susceptible to insect and disease problems. Branching habit is decidedly drooping and care should be given when locating this tree near pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

Edward F. Gilman, Edward F. Gilman, andDennis G. Watson
Other Contacts: Michael G. Andreu

Washington Hawthorn grows 20 to 35 feet tall in a wide pyramidal shape. The tree has a rapid growth rate when young, slowing with age. It is tolerant of many different soil types. The small, white, abundant flowers, produced in clusters in late spring are followed by showy orange to red fruit that persist into winter, if not eaten by birds. The fall leaf color is orange to red and can be quite striking.

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. Hilbert

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Edward F. Gilman, Edward F. Gilman, andDennis G. Watson
Other Contacts: Michael G. Andreu

'Winter King' southern hawthorn is a North American native tree which slowly reaches 20 to 30 feet in height and spread. It is very dense and thorny which makes it a popular choice for use as a hedge or as a screen. Unlike other hawthorns, the thorns are small and inconspicuous. The dark green, deciduous leaves turn beautiful shades of bronze, red, and gold in the fall before dropping. The handsome, silver-grey bark peels off in sections to reveal the inner orange bark, making 'Winter King' southern hawthorn a striking specimen planting in the winter landscape.

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. Hilbert

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Edward F. Gilman, Edward F. Gilman, andDennis G. Watson
Other Contacts: Michael G. Andreu

This rounded, spreading, evergreen, small tree reaches a height of 15 to 20 feet with a 10 to 15-foot spread in a sunny spot. Taller trees can be found in partially shaded sites where the tree reaches skyward for light.

Edward F. Gilman, Deborah Hilbert, Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan Klein, Andrew Koeser, Deborah R. Hilbert, andDrew C. McLean

The dense, rounded, dark green canopy of loquat is decorated in USDA hardiness zones 8b through 11 in late winter and spring with clusters of apricot yellow, pear-shaped, edible furry fruits. Fruit rarely sets further north. Loquat is a rapidly-growing evergreen tree and can reach 20 to 30 feet in height in the shade but is frequently seen 15 feet tall with a 15- to 25-foot-spread in a sunny location. The 8- to 12-inch-long leaves are rusty-colored beneath and have a coarse texture. Fragrant clusters of creamy white flowers are produced in fall, followed by the delicious, brightly colored, winter fruit.

Edward F. Gilman, Edward F. Gilman, andDennis G. Watson
Other Contacts: Andrew Koeser

Edward F. Gilman, Edward F. Gilman, andDennis G. Watson
Other Contacts: Andrew Koeser

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. Hilbert

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. Hilbert

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. Hilbert

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. Hilbert

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Edward F. Gilman, Deborah Hilbert, Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan Klein, Andrew Koeser, Deborah R. Hilbert, andDrew C. McLean

Edward F. Gilman, Deborah Hilbert, Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan Klein, Andrew Koeser, Deborah R. Hilbert, andDrew C. McLean

Edward F. Gilman, Deborah Hilbert, Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan Klein, Andrew Koeser, Deborah R. Hilbert, andDrew C. McLean

Edward F. Gilman, Deborah Hilbert, Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan Klein, Andrew Koeser, Deborah R. Hilbert, andDrew C. McLean