Question: I have this tree in my yard that has two color flowers in one. It's a pink flower tree that …
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Question
I have this tree in my yard that has two color flowers in one. It's a pink flower tree that is shaped like an umbrella, an ornamental one, I guess. But at the top of the trunk (5 feet above ground) couple of weird branches come out that has different bark, leaves and flowers (white). I can send more pics if you need. My question is: is this normal? Should I keep or cut the white white flower branches? Please help. Thanks, Vishnu
Answer
Dear plantnewbeee, good morning. There are multiple reasons why a woody plant may show different color flowers on some portion (or on some branches). These include grafts, reversions, and mutations (if you use those as search terms, you'll be able learn about these topics). It does happen with cultivated species and you can keep them or not (it is up to whether or not you like them). They do not harm the tree. Best wishes.
