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Crusader Hawthorn
The Crusader Hawthorn, 'Crataegus crusgalli "Crusader' , is small tree that produces an abundance of white flowers in the spring. The branches are arranged in a pleasing layered habit. The white flowers are followed by dark red fruits which persist into winter. This tree is tolerant to tough urban conditions and pollution. This thornless Hawthron has glossy green foliage and displays brilliant maroon colors in the fall. The Crusader is a very hardy tree. Use this thornless tree for both street and lawn plantings. The Crusader Hawthron is tolerant to shearing which makes this an excellent barrier or large hedge plant. ... get more information
Princeton Sentry Ginkgo Also tolerant of saline conditions, air pollution and heat. No smelly fruits with this Gingko cultivar. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, including both alkaline and acidic soils and compacted soils. Adapts well to most urban environments. Use this tree for large and small lawns, buffer strips or median plantings and as a street tree. Ginkgo are not native to North America, rather they are indigenous to China, Japan, and Korea, where they may still exist in remote mountainous parts. Today the tree is often planted in cities because of its remarkable resistance to urban smog and to insect pests. This pest free, dense, fat columnar tree is a great street tree where there is limited overhead space. The fall color is brilliant yellow. They prefer moist, sandy, well-drained soils. The Princeton Sentry Ginkgo, 'Ginkgo biloba "Princeton Sentry", is a male cultivar (which are "fruitless"). |
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