

2026 Garden Club Native Plant Sale is now open!
Native Shrubs and Trees for spring planting
From now until May 9th the Carlisle Garden Club is pleased to offer a variety of native shrubs and trees. These cultivars were chosen for their beauty and vigor in Carlisle, and because they are native they will support birds, insects, and other wildlife in your yard. Availability is limited so don’t delay!
Plants can be picked up at the Town common Saturday May 16th from 9am to 12pm. All sales support the Garden Club’s civic beautification programs.
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Latin Name: Cercis canadensis
Description: Magenta-pink blooms in early to late spring. Blooms are on the twigs and branches. New leaves emerge shiny and reddish purple. Dark reddish brown exfoliating bark with large shiny heart-shaped leaves. This is a small, low-branching tree with a spreading, flat-topped to rounded crown.
Zone: 4-9
Soil/water: Moist
Light: sun to shade
Height: 12 -25'
Width: 10-20'
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"We are planting a Redbud straight species at Center Park. They are especially attractive with blooms coming before the leaves." -Alison
"Lovely purple flowers in spring before the heart shaped leaves come out on this small, understory tree. Good for small yards." - Kathy