Coolie Cap (holmskioldia sanguinea)
The Forest Pansy Redbud tree, Cercis canadensis, ‘Forest Pansy’, is an excellent small tree for lawns, woodland gardens or naturalized areas. Effective if planted as a specimen or in groups. It is frequently planted as a street tree in residential areas. It is a small, deciduous, understory tree with a spreading, flat-to-rounded crown. Heart-shaped leaves open bright reddish-purple and gradually mature to a more muted purple. Easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.
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Okame Cherry
The Okame Cherry tree, Prunus Okame, is one of the earliest of the flowering cherries. Its carmine-pink petals, with rose-red calyx and reddish flower stalks, open fully before leaf break. It has a very consistent year-to-year blooming habit. At maturity, ?Okame? Cherry trees will attain 20-30′ in height with a similar spread. The young trees display a broad-columnar habit; older trees develop a more rounded habit.It makes a fine specimen tree and should be sited where it can be easily seen in late winter/early spring.
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Coolie Cap (holmskioldia sanguinea)
The name Coolie Cap, which makes reference to the pill box-like hats worn by 19th century immigrants, is still sometimes used as the common name for this climbing vine. Named for Theodore Holmskiold, an 18th century Danish physician and professor, Holmskioldia Sanguinea is native to the Himalayan lowlands and is an erect scandent (climbing) vine that bears narrow, trumpet-shaped flowers (similar to the coolie cap)with crimson petals and orange-red calyces from summer to autumn. Prune after flowering. Great for indoors. 14 years old. 16″x14″x18″. Potted in an 11″ ceramic blue/green rectangular container as shown. Suitable 14.5″x10.5″ humidity tray is recommended. To purchase add $11.95. Shipped via UPS ground - $19.95












