Ulmus americana 'Lewis & Clark' ~ Prairie Expedition® American Elm upright 2021-04-20 12 17 33 Forest

2021-04-20 12 17 33 Forest Pansy Eastern Redbud new leaves and flowers along Stone Heather Drive in the Chantilly Highlands section of Oak Hill

The large white double peony form flowers have ruffled petals and from late winter into spring attracting butterflies

IMAGES: Plant Image Library from Boston

If pollinated the flowers give way to showy pea-sized red berries that can persist well into winter  Best planted in moist

Ulmus americana 'Lewis & Clark' ~ Prairie Expedition® American Elm upright 2021-04-20 12 17 33 ForestPrairie Expedition American Elm is a tall native fast growing deciduous tree with an umbrella shaped crown. The rough dark green leaves are toothed with asymmetrical bases and turn an outstanding yellow in fall. Inconspicuous green flowers bloom in spring before the foliage and give way to papery wing like seed pods that mature mid spring. Grows best with full sun and rich well drained soils. Tolerates light shade. Prairie Expedition is resistant to