C. canadensis var. ’texensis’ Large glossy leaves with a slight wavy margin. Pinkish-purple blooms before leaves appear in spring. Height: 15’-20’ Spread: 10’-15’ Light: Sun/Part Shade Deciduous
HOLLY, POSSUM HAW
backbone12022-06-23T07:57:22-05:00Haw Ilex decidua Warren’s Red’ is a female variety with heavy production of red berries. Winter appearance of bright red berries against silver bark is striking. Will tolerate wet soils. Height: 10’-15’ Spread: 5’-10’ Light: Sun/Part Sun
BIHOU
backbone12025-01-27T10:14:43-06:00Golden-yellow bark is a standout in this Coral Bark relative. Bright green leaves in spring contrast against the yellow bark. Fall color is brilliant yellow. The tips of the yellow branches turn a bright red in winter. Zone 5. Size: 10'x8' Shape: Upright vase
CORAL BARK
backbone12022-06-23T08:14:55-05:00This large Japanese Maple with coral-red to salmon bark gives a striking contrast in winter. The palmate new growth is yellow-orange, turning to green in the summer. Brilliant yellow-gold fall color. Zone 5 Size: 20′-25′ x 15′-20′
CRIMSON QUEEN
backbone12022-06-23T08:20:12-05:00This heat-resistant Maple maintains its dark purple to red foliage through the summer. Leaves are deeply dissected. Fall color runs an arrray of scarlet tones. Zone 5 Size: 10’ x 10’