{"id":76,"date":"2016-04-14T15:58:35","date_gmt":"2016-04-14T15:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arborhilltrees.com\/blog\/?p=76"},"modified":"2016-04-14T15:59:20","modified_gmt":"2016-04-14T15:59:20","slug":"top-5-statement-trees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arborhilltrees.com\/blog\/top-5-statement-trees\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Statement Trees"},"content":{"rendered":"

We often get asked about \u2018statement trees\u2019<\/em><\/strong>. These are plants that will add some \u2018oomph\u2019 to your garden, spice things up, or refresh a tired landscape. Plants that will make your neighbors jealous!<\/p>\n

To answer that call we dug deep into our plant collection and offer up top 5 statement trees that definitely fit the bill.<\/p>\n

Top 5 Statement Trees<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Lavender-Twist\"<\/a>Lavender Twist Weeping Redbud<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span> \u2013 Redbuds are one of those classic native American plants that never fails to impress every spring. When the deep purple buds pop out along the length of the stems before the leaves start to emerge, it is truly an awe-inspiring site \u2013 like hundreds of little ornaments get hung on the tree overnight. Add to that the sheer joy of a weeping tree form and you\u2019ve got a winning combination!<\/p>\n

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\"Autumn<\/a>Autumn Blaze Red Maple<\/a> <\/strong><\/span><\/span>\u2013 Maples are fast growing trees that have \u2013 and keep \u2013 great form. They are wonderful shade trees and look great by themselves in your yard or in rows lining your drive. Even though they look good all spring and summer, it is in the fall when these beauties will make your neighbors drool. The spring green leaves turn a deep red that is unmatched by any other tree. It can be so bright that it looks back-lit by the sun all day. This is consistently a fall show-stopper.<\/p>\n

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Aspen Clumps<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\"Aspen<\/a><\/p>\n