THE SUMMER TREE: The Fionavar Tapestry Book One

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Chinaberry tree also goes by the following names: chinaberry bead tree, pride of India, China ball tree, Persian lilac, Texas umbrella tree, white cedar, or China tree. Podocarpus macrophyllus is a slow-growing small to medium-sized evergreen tree which has upright, pyramidal growth and grows to between 20 and 40 ft. (6 – 12 m) high.

Smoke tree (Cotinus coggygria) flowers are usually vibrant pink hues, but the plumes can be in shades of red, orange, yellow, or creamy-white Yew (botanical name Taxus) is a genus of slow-growing coniferous evergreen trees and shrubs. Yews are typically long-lived trees that can live for hundreds or even thousands of years. Ornamental yew trees grow between 35 and 65 ft. (10 – 20 m) tall and up to 20 ft. (6 m) wide.There are sweet cherries ( Prunus avium), sour cherries ( Prunus cerasus), and ornamental cherry blossom trees, such as the Japanese cherry blossom tree (Prunus serrulata) and Yoshino cherry (Prunus x yedoensis). Typically, fruit from cherry blossom trees is too small and sour to eat—although they are a favorite of many birds. Dark, flaky, shrunken patches on some branches which may be dead beyond the patches - this is apple canker and affected shoots and branches are best cut out unless it is in a major limb or the main trunk The only care plumeria trees require is plenty of sunlight, well-drained soil, water, and fertilizer. Sassafras trees thrive in USDA zones 4 to 9. The trees are commonly found on the east coast of the United States. Sassafras trees grow best in full sun to partial shade. In garden landscapes, sassafras trees thrive in well-drained, acidic soil. In ideal conditions, sassafras trees are fast-growing trees that grow between 12” and 24” (30 – 60 cm) a year. Also called sweet bay, the plant thrives in warm climates as a tree, potted shrub, or evergreen hedge. Native to the Mediterranean region, a laurel tree grows 23 – 60 ft. (7 – 18 m) tall. Due to its Mediterranean origins, a laurel tree is suitable for growing in USDA zones 8 through 10.

The Japanese lilac can reach a height of 20 to 30 ft. (6 – 9 m) and a spread of 15 to 25 ft. (4.5 – 7.5 m). They grow best in USDA zones 3 to 7 in full sun to partial shade. American Yellowwood ( Cladrastis kentukea) Alder (Alnus) is a genus of flowering deciduous trees in the family Betulaceae. There are about 35 alder species, comprising of large trees and smaller shrub-like trees.Some of the most popular maple trees are the sugar maple ( Acer saccharum), ‘Autumn Blaze’ maple ( Acer x freemanii ‘Autumn Blaze’), red maple ( Acer rubrum), and Japanese maple ( Acer palmatum).

Palo verde trees grow between 16 and 40 ft. (5 – 12 m). Most species of palo verde trees have sharp spines or thorns growing on the branches. The exception to this is the desert museum palo verde hybrid, which is a thornless tree. Palo verde trees also have distinctive green bark that creates visual appeal. American basswood is a large, fast-growing deciduous tree with fragrant yellowish-white flowers. The basswood tree can be identified by its domed crown, and its large heart-shaped leaves with serrated edges and pointed tips. In fall, the leaves of deciduous basswood trees turn pale yellow to yellowish-green. The chinaberry tree (Melia azedarach) is a fast-growing deciduous tree native to India, Southeast Asia, and Australia. The tree is in the flowering plant genus Melia and the family Meliaceae. Alder trees are known for their drooping flower clusters and brown woody cones called strobiles. The alder cones develop from catkins (conical flower clusters) and stay on the tree throughout the winter, giving the bare branches a distinguishable look.Japanese lilacs are low-maintenance and ideal for garden landscapes in cooler climates. Their small size, lush foliage, and appealing blooms make them popular ornamental trees.