![]() ![]() Once this circling growth pattern is established, it’s almost impossible to fix. This beautiful tree is native to tropical areas and blooms lovely purple flowers in the summer. Check the roots, avoiding circling or kinked root growth. At the nursery, choose tree specimens that look healthy, with well-spaced branches.Also be sure to remove dead or diseased branches as soon as noticed. The granulosa is the largest, the only one with somewhat shiny leaves (other tibouchinas have velvety foliage to one degree or another), and the best one for growing in tree form. To promote consistent blooming year after year, most flowering trees need to be kept evenly watered and if fertilizer is required, use organically based products. Sometimes called Purple Glory Tree or Princess Flower, tibouchina granulosa is one of several tibouchina varieties, all of them shrubs.They grow around 40 feet tall and bloom in early summer, producing fragrant, purple. Also check with your local nursery or extension agent to see what they recommend for your growing zone. The Purple Robe Locust is a large flowering tree with reddish-green leaves. Look around your neighborhood and note which flowering trees are thriving. ![]() Make sure that you have the space required for your tree to thrive, and know what your site and soil conditions are. “The right tree in the right place” and “form follows function” are the key points to remember, says Kelly.
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