Pagoda Dogwood

Posted on June 19, 2014 by RutgersLN

Lovely Pagoda Dogwood. Photo credit: Distant Hill via photopin

Make the Pagoda Dogwood part of your backyard sanctuary!

The Pagoda Dogwood is named after its unique, distinctive layered branches, much like a multi-tiered pagoda temple. This dogwood variety is a bit heartier than other flowering dogwood; better tolerates the cold and wind; and thrives in moist soil and partial shade. Ranging from 15-30′ in height with an equal spread in its canopy, Pagoda Dogwoods make a statement whether planted alone or together in a row.

Pagoda Dogwoods are most noted for their beautiful masses of sweet-smelling, luscious white flowers that bloom in early summer (birdwatchers take note: the blossoms and fruit attract a variety of birds and butterflies!). Blooms later yield fruit that ripen to shades of deep-purple. Summertime is upon us, and soon these fragrant blossoms will be too — so stop into our nursery to indulge your senses!

Paperbark Maple

Posted on June 13, 2014 by RutgersLN

Gorgeous Paperbark Maple

Sharpen your #2 pencils and add Paper Bark Maple to your must-see list of specimen trees! This slow-growing variety was originally cultivated in China, but has since found its way to our area, growing well in zones 5-7. This maple does well in both full sun and partial shade, and reaches a moderate height of 15′-30,’ with similar sized canopy. Leaves grow in clusters of three, ranging from 3-8” long, and turn from orange to bright red in late fall, holding onto its color far longer than most maples, which can be a real treat in the grey of winter! Although small, delicate yellow-green blooms appear in spring, the real boasting point of the Paper Bark Maple (as the name suggests) is its distinctive, chocolaty copper bark that peels away in ribbons and curls. This tree is truly an ornament for all seasons!