Size and Appearance The Fire Cherry, Prunus pensylvanica, is a small, narrow, deciduous tree or large shrub in the Rosaceae (rose) family. It typically grows 15 to 20 feet tall, but may reach 30 feet in height. Form can vary from tree-like to shrub-like. It may have a single trunk or multiple … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – Cercis canadensis
Size and Appearance The Eastern Redbud, Cercis canadensis, is a large shrub or small hardwood, deciduous tree in the Fabiaceae (pea) family. Typically, redbuds are fast growers, reaching 15 to 30 feet tall and a spread of up to 35 feet. A mature redbud often has a gnarled or twisted, short trunk … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – Acer saccharum
The sugar maple, Acer saccharum, is a large, hardwood, deciduous tree in the Sapindaceae (soapberry) family. Typically, sugar maples are moderately fast growers, reaching 60 to 80 feet tall, possibly exceeding 100 feet. The National Champion sugar maple grows in Charlemont, Massachusetts. It stands … [Read more...]
