Showing posts with label Trees. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Trees. Show all posts

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Something Different!

Believe it or not there are trees that will stay relatively small and have beautiful blooms. This is one of my favorites. It's a Horse Chestnut, (O'Neil's Red) and I planted it over 10 years ago in a relatively shady spot and it's bloomed faithfully every May. It's around 10' tall and my guess is that it would be taller if it received more sunlight.  I will say though, if it doesn't get regular watering, it will drop leaves and isn't as attractive! But, with the rain we're having this Summer, it's not a problem!

The whole tree is covered with these 8" flowers