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Trees for the Spring

Crataegus  - the common hawthorn - most often seen as a hedge the first bright
 green buds burst forth on dark bear branches and give us our first signs of spring.
 Soon the tree is covered in bright green growth soon to be followed in May by a profusion
of white blossom. The leaves darken through the summer and provide golden red tints
in the autumn and tiny red berries through the winter - but it is this first herald
of spring which is to be so much enjoyed.

Malus baccata - the crab apple - During late April to early May, billowing clouds of
 ivory, slightly scented flowers almost obliterate this crab apples branches. 
The magnificent display however only lasts a couple of weeks at the most and then
the petals fall like confetti. But the tree still looks handsome in its summer leaf and
 puts on another show in the autumn with the appearance of small deep red fruits.

Prunus dulcis - The double Almond - growing to 15 feet with its best display
between February and April the almond blossom is one of the first cheering signs of spring.
  However in slightly cooler climes it may not produce its froth of blossom until May.

Prunus - the blossom trees - no garden is complete without a true blossom tree
and there are so many different varieties of colour shape and flowers that there
 is one suitable for every garden.  Single and double pink blossom, white blossom,
red leaves, green leaves, fantastic autumn colour and attractive colourful bark all add up
to a genus of trees bursting with life.  Choose carefully to create the right effect for your garden.

Prunus mume the Japanese Apricot grows to 15 feet - the flowers are wonderfully
sweet in fragrance, crimson buds followed by carmine pink single flowers that are studded
along naked green branches but the overall effect is that of a haze of colour. 
Pointed dark green leaves arrive later.  The Japanese apricot grows into a neat
rounded tree but can be trained out as a fan against a wall.

Prunus sargentii - growing to a height of 35 feet it is best seen in April.
 Young copper-red leaves begin to open as the cherry blossom fades replacing
 the spectacular effect of the heavy clusters of blush-pink single blooms

Prunus serrulata - Japanese Garden Cherries.  This large group of oriental trees
capture the very essence and elegance of the Japanese gardens and art. Every young
 tree is laden with blossom and most turn vibrant gold and scarlet in the autumn.
  They vary in stature from low and wide to fairly tall - 30 feet or so -
The wide spreading and weeping varieties such as P.serrulata 'Taoyama Zakura'
has deliciously scented double flowers emerging from coppery leaves and
looks best in elevated positions.  Whilst the P. serrulata 'Amanogawa' is tall
and slim (wish I was too) forming a column of blush pink blossom. 
This is ideal in a tight space in a smaller garden.  A pendulous variety can be found
with Prunus x yedoensis - it forms a fountain of delicately scented snow white
 blossom, on curving branches that reach back down to the ground.

Xanthoceras sorbifolium - Growing to 15 feet this is at its best in May. 
The exotic and elegant Xanthoceras is related to plants of tropical and subtropical
 regions yet it is still perfectly hardy in Britain.  Plumes of white flowers with
coloured splashes in their hearts that turn from yellow to red stand erect on long stems.
  The bright green leaves composed of many leaflets are a further attraction all summer.

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