By June of 2005 more trees have been planted in this area, including several varieties of Crabapple (Malus spp.), Katsuratree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum), Red Maple (Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset'), Dragon's Claw Willow (Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa'), two "pink" flowering cultivars of Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus x carnea: 'O'Neill's Red' and 'Fort McNair'), Forsythia (x intermedia 'Golden Times'), a variegated form of Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera 'Aureomarginatum'), a unique weeping Winged Elm (Ulmus alata 'Lace Parasol') and a compact form of Bush Clover (Lespedeza bicolor 'Little Buddy').



Most summers we take a relaxing vacation break in Michigan. A visit to our favorite nursery one year tempted us with a few more selections for planting in this area and we made the effort to squeeze them into the van for the trip home! Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk'), a variegated Wayfaringtree Viburnum (Viburnum lantana 'Variegatum'), and one we could not find locally - what we consider the best Sour Cherry (Prunus cerasus 'Montmorency').