New 2009 small tree introductions from Monrovia

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snapple45 Holland, OH(Zone 5b) Sep 23, 2008

Monrovia has put out it's list of 2009 introductions. I'm excited about the two following cultivars. Hardy ornamental trees for the smaller landscape are always needed. This info is directly from Monrovia. No photo's were available.

Angel’s Blush® Flowering Cherry
Prunus serrulata ‘Taizo’
USDA Zone 5 - 9
Discovered in a Glendora garden in Southern California, this stunning flowering cherry was selected for its distinct double flowers and floriferous character. In spring, pink buds open to white flowers with a delicate pink blush and have up to 30 petals per bloom. This deciduous tree has attractive bright green foliage and will grow six feet tall and wide. A Monrovia exclusive.

Jack® Flowering Pear
Pyrus calleryana ‘Jaczam’
USDA Zone 5 – 8
This dynamic cultivar is hailed for its dense, compact, symmetrical growth habit. In early spring, this upright deciduous tree is a cloud of pure white flowers. It has glossy, dark green leaves with brilliant, crimson-red fall foliage and ¾-inch yellow-green fruit. Preferring full sun it will grow 15 feet tall by 10 feet wide and is ideal as a low maintenance street tree or small-scale specimen plant. Jack is disease resistant and ideal for urban gardens.

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ic_conifers Iowa City, IA(Zone 5a) Sep 24, 2008

Thanks for sharing, they both sound GREAT!!!! I love the small trees...will definitely have to pick up 'Taizo' if I can find one next year.

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snapple45 Holland, OH(Zone 5b) Sep 24, 2008

Uh Oh! That was my reaction too ic. They may be a pretty good demand for the Taizo. I've got my spot all picked out.

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Resin Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a) Sep 24, 2008

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Pyrus calleryana ‘Jaczam’

Grief! Not another Callery Pear!! Are they mad, or what?!?!

Resin

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snapple45 Holland, OH(Zone 5b) Sep 24, 2008

I have a few concerns about that one myself. Hopefully it will get trialed before used as a street tree. The Ohio State University Extension does street tree evaluations on a regular basis. Colonization hasn't been a problem with the species in my immediate vicinity. Bad branching, trunk splitting and storm damage have given 'Brafdord' the boot from all municipal street tree lists and landscapers won't plant them either. However, what we call 'Big Box' stores here do sell them and a lot of uneducated home owners fall victim.

Now down south, especially in TN and parts of the Carolina's, I've seen first hand how the species dot the hill sides. They are readily popping up in large numbers. Not to demean the south, but they still regulary top trees down there too. Change is slow to come.

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