Small flowering trees are gaining in popularity for several reasons. First, small ten to twenty foot trees fit modern landscapes where yards are small. Second, there’s a growing and somewhat justified fear of urban trees that get huge with time. In an age of hurricanes, tornadoes, wild weather and predictions by climatologists of more of the same, it’s only reasonable to embrace a little fear of large trees. Part of climate change is more climate violence. Crushed homes, vehicles, and power lines are becoming nightly fare on our national news. Small flowering trees suddenly look better. Third, five to ten gallon container-grown plants mesh well with the displays at the mass markets, independent nurseries, and landscape companies. Finally, there’s an ever-expanding list of new varieties entering the market with attributes of tree form, leaf shape and color, and flower size and color. A 2012 survey of thirty Southern USA woody ornamental professionals reveals some surprising and not so surprising results.
Dr. David Creech presents on Friday at 10am. Dr. Creech is Regent's Professor at Stephen F. Austin State University and Directs the SFA Mast Arboretum and the Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden.
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