The Rose Of Sharon

 I don't think I know of anyone who has only one Rose of Sharon, or althea.  The seed pods are numerous, and the little offspring grow quickly.  Hundreds of little bushes can appear over a relatively short time.  The little ones don't necessarily have the same color of blossoms as the neighboring tree. 

The Rose of Sharon is a small tree, reaching about half the height of the neighboring full-grown dogwood.  It blooms in late summer and adds a

variety of color to the yard.  

Incidentally, if you don't want too many of these small trees, you had better remove the children before they get too big and refuse to be pulled up.