'Mastsubara Red' Japanese Apricot Bloom winter the ripening seed heads become

the ripening seed heads become important food sources for finches

masses of reddish-purple flowers cover the bare branches for 2-3 weeks

The tree functions as a larval host for Henry's Elfin butterfly and supports approximately 19 to 24 species of Lepidoptera

but the peaceful swishing and rustling sounds it makes in a gentle breeze will also enhance the soundscape of your garden

'Mastsubara Red' Japanese Apricot Bloom winter the ripening seed heads becomeWhen the garden is at its bleakest and most gardeners have retreated indoors with their seed catalogs, 'Matsubara Red' struts onto the scene like it owns the placebecause in late winter, it absolutely does. This small deciduous tree reaches 15 to 20 feet in both height and width, forming an upright, vase shaped silhouette that serves as the perfect backdrop for its pice de rsistance: masses of fully double, deep red flowers that are reportedly the