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Saucer magnolia
Magnolia X soulangeana – the bold display of flowers and lasts only a couple of weeks, followed by an equally impressive foliage which is almost tropical in appearance.
Cut-leaved alder
Alnus glutinosa ‘Laciniata’ – a natural variation of the black alder tree with deeply cut leaves. The fine feathery foliage is light and airy, making it a subtle tree ideal for city streets.
Sycamore maple
Acer pseudoplatanus – dark green leaves are contrasted by long red leaf stalks, it’s a healthy looking tree that grows an impressive wide crown of foliage.
Hackberry
Celtis occidentalis – along with each leaf also grows a berry that turns from green to orange to a dark purple-brown color when ripe. This small fruit has a surprising taste.
Japanese maple ‘Atropurpereum’
Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’ – a cultivated variety of the Japanese maple tree, with deeply colored purple-red leaves. This slow grower is a wildly popular garden tree.
Goat willow
Salix caprea – goat willow is a rather inconspicuous tree, with no flashy flowers, fruit or autumn colors. It’s a modest tree that dots the landscape with touches of green.