Large, broad pods add interest during the winter, though occasionally the quantity of pods can cause a litter problem. It also has an interesting gray bark and yellow fall color. The almond produces early May white to pink flowers. The p lum grows larger, potentially forming a thicket useful to wildlife, with fragrant blooms and fruit for jelly. This spreading tree is native to areas of the United States south and east of Minnesota, but with variable winter hardiness few large specimens grew in Minnesota prior to development of the 'Minnesota Strain' variety.
Flowers are rosy pink, opening before the leaves appear.
This symmetrical tree is native to the slightly acid soils of northeastern Minnesota southward to the central part of the state. It is fast growing and can provide good fall color. Since red maples are native as far south as Florida, only northern strains such as these, selected from northern seed sources, should be planted. The University of Minnesota, including the Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station, is an equal opportunity educator and employer. All rights reserved.