RE: need a small tree/standard

I love this strawberry tree!  It's perfect- now to find a decent sized
plant.  Thanks so much David : )

Theresa

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Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 9:31 PM
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Subject: Re: [CHAT] need a small tree/standard


Eastern and Western Redbud are shaped like a nice tree though the western
does
have some branches that want to come out from the bottom.  Something like a
crepe myrtle.  Arbutus unedo or strawberry tree is very cool.  Gnarled
trunk,
reddish in color and has small white flowers with red and yellow strawberry
looking fruit.  Looks great.  Check it out in the Western Garden Book.

DF

Theresa- yahoo wrote:

> Is redbud shaped more like a bush than a tree?
>
> What is the strawberry tree?
>
> Theresa
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net]On
> Behalf Of David Franzman
> Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 10:43 AM
> To: gardenchat@hort.net
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] need a small tree/standard
>
> Yes, Eastern redbud.  Cercis!  It's not evergreen but it has fantastic
small
> purple flowers and silver dollar like beautiful green leaves.  And the
form
> when
> dormant is interesting as well.  That's my choice.  Ooh, on the other hand
> there
> is the Strawberry tree.  Arbutus unedo, I think.  Another very interesting
> tree.  Theresa you can see the Eastern redbud by driving to Redding and
then
> take the 299 hiway east.  They should all be flowering if not now then
real
> soon.  The road is lined with them.  Gorgeous!
>
> DF
>
> DF
>
> Theresa- yahoo wrote:
>
> > Hi all-
> >
> > I dug up a lavender out of a raised be this morning- it was jsut too
lanky
> > there and not the right shape for the space anyway. The  So, I think I'd
> > like to put in either a small tree (one that never get's more than 8-10
> feet
> > high and 4 ft or so across) or a standard of some kind.  Would like
> > something that flowers (in any color except pink- it clashes horribly
with
> > the brick on my house).  Preferrably evergreen or one with year-round
> > interest. But all ideas are welcome.  Oh, and the spot gets plenty of
> > afternoon (western exposure) sun.
> >
> > I could always do a small whiteflowering crepe myrtle, but that's kind
of
> > boring. I'd like something more interesting.
> > So, any suggestions? ideas?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Theresa
> > Sacramento, CA zone 8-9
> >
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