trees
Kusa Dogwood – Cornus kousa chinensis
A favorite reliable small tree for the Hudson Valley. Kusa Dogwood grows well in our region. Beautiful snow white spring flowers come out in May. This small growing tree can be planted near your home. Take care not to plant directly in front of your window unless you intend to enjoy the spring show of…
Read MoreRed Bud – Cercis canadensis
One of the earliest flowering native trees in the Hudson Valley. Red Bud is a small growing tree that works well in full sun or shade conditions. Typically you will find this tree mixed into the wood line of a forest. Autumn color is typically yellow. There are varieties that feature maroon foliage throughout the…
Read MoreService Berry – Amalanchier x grandiflora ‘Autumn Brilliance’
One of the best large growing native shrubs for the Hudson Valley. Service Berry can also be considered a small growing tree too. Service berry has beautiful white snowflake flowers in early spring and then later develops edible fruits that humans and birds enjoy. The Service Berry also has a very showy blazing orange and…
Read MoreSugar Maple – Acer saccharum ‘Commemoration’
A native tree to the Hudson Valley region, the Sugar Maple grows in un-compacted well draining native soils. The sugar maple can be tapped to harvest the tree’s sap in late winter / early spring for production of maple syrup. Once you have collected a pail you can boil down the sap to make syrup. …
Read MoreRed Sunset Maples – Acer rubrum ‘Red Sunset’
The Red Maple is a Native tree to the Hudson Valley region. The tree can tolerate wet / saturated spring soil conditions found throughout the region in low lying areas. This tree is truly a beautiful tree providing shade in the summer and a brilliant blazing red autumn foliage color. Another good selection for estate…
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