We chose a Burgundy Heart Redbud tree for Anna. The heart-shaped leaves remain burgundy throughout the season. Pink-lavender flowers appear before the leaves in the spring. It's drought tolerant and grows to be 20-25 feet tall and 25-35 feet wide.
Grandpa gets all the fun digging the holes.
Anna was very happy about the occasion and proud of her tree.
And then you take it out.
She is such the perfectionist.
Ready to go plant Bailey's tree.
Where is that key? I just saw Grandma use it.
We selected a Chinese Pistache tree for Bailey.
Regarded by many knowledgeable horticulturists as one of the most beautiful, pest free and easily maintained shade trees for the Southwest. The Pistache forms a spreading, umbrella-like canopy which at maturity is 40-50 feet high with a width of 30 feet an ideal size to provide shade for single-story homes. The first shade tree to receive the coveted "Earth-Kind" designation from the Texas Agricultural Extension Service for its high levels of genetic resistance to insect and disease problems. Outstanding adaptability, fruit set, only on female trees, consisting of clusters of small, round green berries which turn red to reddish-purple in the fall. These fruit clusters make excellent table decorations. And while inedible for humans, the fruit is relished by birds.
Daddy had to lend a helping hand to this project as time was of the essence of getting this completed.
Bailey was having her own fun while we were playing in the dirt.
Bailey and her Chinese Pistache tree.
Ta Da!
We are grateful we have the space to plant these trees and grateful for our grandkids. Next up is Asher and Logan. Can't wait to see what we find for them.
