Eastern Redbud

Cercis canadensis IDed by rough, scaly, thin gray bark with cinnamon orange inner bark; pink, pea-like flowers in clusters along branches, even branches that are relatively old.

Golden Rain Tree

Koelreuteria paniculata IDed by three-segment pyramidal seed pods, shallowly furrowed orangish brown bark, and feather compound, alternate leaves with prominent serrations and irregular lobes that emerge a bronze, reddish pink, or purple color.

Callery Pear

Pyrus calleryana IDed by clusters of unpleasant smelling, small white flowers with five petals and glossy, prominently petiolate leaves with wavy, mildly serrate margins. An increasing number of people are regarding this species as invasive, and I think it’s banned in some states.

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