Prunus cistena #5The deep red leaves of the sand cherry make for a nice backdrop to your greener garden plants. The white spring flowers provide quite a shocking contrast of their own. We see people using these in Chicago as a boulevard plant and we completely approve. Light: full to part sun Size: 8' 10' high and wide. Pruning: Takes well to pruning. Prune after flowering. Zone: 3 8 Images used for general reference. The size, shape, and bloom state may vary. This

lilac flowers that  bloom June through August

Great choice if you really wanted a Japanese maple but need something tougher

Light: full sun to part shade

Height at maturity: 36" or more

or "Gray Birch" is a University of Wisconsin selection noted for its heat tolerance and borer resistance

Pro tip: stake in windy areas

Yellow flowers have minimal ornamental value

Zones: 5 - 10

These cute

Pruning: after flowering

Spacing: 18"

especially if their not getting regular water