Tag Archives: Tree of the Week

Tree of the Week – Serviceberry

Posted on September 6, 2012 by RockscapeDesign

PLANT: Amelanchier Canadensis “Shadblow Serviceberry/Juneberry ZONE: 4

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Tree of the Week – Ash Trees

Posted on August 16, 2012 by RockscapeDesign

Fraxinus Americana – White Ash ZONE: 3 FOLIAGE: Green to Purple SHAPE: Upright, Oval FEATURES: A rapid growing native tree that develops an oval canopy. Foliage is bright green in the summer. Turns to shades of yellow, orange, and purple … Continue reading →

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Tree of the Week – Red Maple

Posted on July 11, 2012 by RockscapeDesign

PLANT: Acer Rubrum “Red Maple” ZONE: 3 FOLIAGE: Green SHAPE: Broadly Oval to Round FEATURES: A native hardwood tree. This tree grows very quickly and adapts to various soil conditions. Fall colour varies from yellow to scarlet.

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Tree of the Week – River Birch

Posted on May 23, 2012 by RockscapeDesign

PLANT: Betula Nigra “River Birch” ZONE: 4 FOLIAGE: Dark Green SHAPE: Upright FEATURES: Although Birch trees are a prominent symbol in Muskoka (think Tom Thompson and the Group of 7) they rarely do well in the area when planted from … Continue reading →

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Tree of the Week – Red Oak

Posted on May 9, 2012 by RockscapeDesign

TREE: “Red Oak” - Quercus Rubra ZONE: 4 FOLIAGE: Dark Green SHAPE: Rounded FEATURES: A rapid growing tree. Dark green lobed leaves turn dark red in the autumn. Its growth habit is broadly pyramidal when young and rounded as it grows … Continue reading →

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Tree of the Week – Nannyberry

Posted on April 25, 2012 by RockscapeDesign

PLANT: “Nannyberry” – Viburnum Lentago ZONE: 2 FOLIAGE: GREEN SHAPE: Upright FEATURES: Small tree that could be considered a large shrub. A large flat flower cluster forms and blooms in June followed by fruit that attracts birds. Excellent in moist … Continue reading →

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