May 13th, 10
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The Wisteria is more accurately referred to as a vine, but if trained will grow upright by climbing and will resemble a tree.
A few varieties will grow as a tree, but will still climb on anything within reach.
The Wisteria tree features hanging blossoms
They are fragrant, and appearing in great profusion.
May 6th, 10
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For two weeks we will cover TREES
Tabebuia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Lamiales
Family: Bignoniaceae
Genus: Tabebuia
Tabebuia also called Trumpet tree is native to Central and South America and the West Indies. This tree serves as ornamentals because of its showy flowers. It is an absolutely spectacular deciduous small tree for spring-time color and small yards.
It has masses of tubular flowers on a nearly leafless tree in the spring. It also comes in different colors: yellow, pink, or purple.
The bark of several species can be used as medicine. The wood is used for furniture, decking, and other outdoor uses.
