The compound foliage is dark green and shiny. They give way to smooth globular seed pods. The blossoms of the red buckeye are erect and appear in clusters (panicles), and are narrow, tubular, and red-orange. They are small-sized, clump-forming trees, with a round, irregular crown. The name ‘buckeye,’ comes from the whitish spot found on each of the brown seeds, said to resemble the eye of a deer. Red Buckeye’s produce springtime spectacles of deep red flowers. They aren’t drought tolerant.Īverage Size at Maturity: 16-18 ft tall and 15-18 ft wide Purple Prince apples grow best in medium-moist loams that are slightly acidic. Purple prince crabapples are more disease-resistant than other varieties of crabapples. Songbirds love the fruit, so you won’t have to worry about cleaning up if that’s a concern for you. The fruit is purple and adds fall and winter interest.Ĭrabapples provide interest in all the seasons, and as PA experiences all the seasons, the crabapple is sure to keep your interest piqued throughout the year.

The flowers appear mid-spring and are singular and rosy-red. Ovate, purple-bronze foliage turns green upon maturity, then golden in the fall. Bred in Ohio, Purple Prince is a small-sized, rounded, and rapidly growing tree that has upward-spreading branches. Purple prince crabapple is a prolific bloomer that requires little in the way of maintenance. Varieties Suitable for Pennsylvania: Shoal Creek (Grows 4-15 ft tall and 4-12 ft wide)įlowering Season: Late spring until early fallĪvailable at: Nature Hills & Fast-Growing-Trees Other Common Names: Lilac chaste tree, Chaste berry, Monk’s pepper tree, Wild lavenderĪverage Size at Maturity: 8-20 ft tall and up to 20 ft wide They also do well in xeric gardens, and once established will likely not need any water.Ĭhaste trees can die back to the root during extreme weather, but they will resprout from the ground. Chaste trees need very well-drained soil.

The leaves are separated into 5 or 7 narrow leaflets. Not only does it have a long flowering period, but they’re also pleasantly fragrant.Įven the foliage is fragrant on this central Asian and southern European native. The flowers also attract hummingbirds and butterflies. One of the benefits of the chaste tree is the length of time it blooms. Once this circling growth pattern is established, it’s almost impossible to fix.The chaste tree blooms from late spring to early fall, with long and spiky, white, pink, and lilac/lavender flowers. Check the roots, avoiding circling or kinked root growth. At the nursery, choose tree specimens that look healthy, with well-spaced branches.Also be sure to remove dead or diseased branches as soon as noticed. To promote consistent blooming year after year, most flowering trees need to be kept evenly watered and if fertilizer is required, use organically based products.Also check with your local nursery or extension agent to see what they recommend for your growing zone. Look around your neighborhood and note which flowering trees are thriving.Make sure that you have the space required for your tree to thrive, and know what your site and soil conditions are. “The right tree in the right place” and “form follows function” are the key points to remember, says Kelly.

Trees with light purple blooms