Redbud. This small tree grows through much of the East, from 
Pennsylvania and southern Michigan south to Florida and eastern 
Texas. Although it reaches its best development along streams and 
in bottom lands, it is a colorful part of the forest on rocky hillsides. 
On the best sites it may be 40 to 50 feet tall but more often is only 
15 to 20 feet. 
Plant this tree to show off its pink to rose-colored flowers, which 
appear in mid-spring before the leaves. Often this tree flowers at 
the same time as dogwood; the two can be artistically combined. 
Paper birch. Paper birch is native to the northern part of the 
United States, from Maine to Washington. It is found in isolated 
patches as far south as North Carolina and Colorado, and can be 
grown in the Southern States and southern California. It grows 
well on many different soils. 
Paper birch may reach a height of 100 feet and a diameter of 30 
inches, although trees 70 feet and 18 inches are more common at 
maturity. These trees grow rapidly if planted in the open; they grow 
poorly under shade. Because of its thin, flammable bark, birch is 
easily damaged by fire. Young trees may sprout back, however. 
Plant this tree in clumps, with a background of evergreens, to set 
off its papery white bark. 
Red maple. Red maple grows throughout the East, from the 
Atlantic Ocean to the Prairie States and from Canada to Florida. 
It is found on all kinds of soils, ranging from very dry to very wet. 
The tree reaches a height of 120 feet and a diameter of 5 feet. It 
grows rapidly when young and is not considered long-lived. Ice 
storms and strong winds can cause serious damage to its brittle 
branches. 
This maple is one of the first trees to flower in the spring. The 
clusters of smal] red flowers appear before the leaves, in February in 
the South and as late as May in the North. 
Plant red maple to show off its early flowering and orange-red fall 
colors. 
Paper birch. 
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