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Carpinus Caroliniana – American Hornbeam
American Hornbeam Carpinus caroliniana Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, medium tree Habit: Broad, informal oval crown Mature Size: 20’-35’ tall; 20-35’ wide Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Zones: 3-9 Foliage: Dark green, orange; yellow, red in fall; may persist on tree in winter Requirements: Well drained, moist soil, part to full sun Landscape Characteristics: Specimen hedge, street tree. Small native tree in variable size, shape and fall foliage color. Attractive low maintenance understory tree. -
Celtis occidentalis – Hackberry
Hackberry Celtis occidentalis Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, large tree Habit: Upright, arching branches, rounded crown Mature Size: 40’-60’ tall; 40’-60’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 2-9 Foliage: Light green ovate, rough textured leaves Requirements: Tolerates most soils, drought and salt; part-full sun Landscape Characteristics: Adaptable, versatile native American tree. Tough shade tree or street tree. Seed fruit attracts birds and wildlife. Best planted away from sidewalks or patios, as seeds pose clean-up challenges. Tolerates wind and urban pollutants. -
Cercis canadensis – "Forest Pansy" Redbud
"Forest Pansy" Redbud Cercis canadensis Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, small spring flowering tree Habit: Upright, rounded, may be multi-stemmed Mature Size: 20’-25’ tall; 15’-20’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 3-9 Foliage: Heart shaped leaves start scarlet-purple; turn bronze-green; yellow-brown in fall Flower: Showy, abundant, magenta rose blooms in early spring; full sun for best blooms Requirements: Well drained, moist soil, part to full sun Landscape Characteristics: Small spring flowering tree, great in flower beds, residential lawns or paired with other landscape plants. Not suited to wet, flooded soil or street medians. Moderately tolerant of drought and low tolerance to salt. -
Chionanthus Virginicus – White Fringe Tree Multi-Stem
White Fringe Tree Multi-Stem Chionanthus virginicus Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, small flowering native tree Habit: Upright, open Mature Size: 8’-15’ tall; 6’-10’ wide Growth Rate: Slow Zones: 5-9 Foliage: Elliptical, medium green leaves; yellow-brown in fall Flower: Clouds of fleecy, fragrant, white flowers bloom in spring Requirements: Well drained, moist soil; full sun promotes flowering Landscape Characteristics: Nice paired with other landscape plants. Named the "Best Native Tree Nobody Grows" by Southern Living. Adapts to most soil ph conditions. Small spring statement tree. Moderately tolerant of drought and low tolerance to salt. -
Chionanthus virginicus – White Fringe Tree Single Stem
White Fringe Tree Single Stem Chionanthus virginicus Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, small flowering native tree Habit: Upright, open Mature Size: 8’-15’ tall; 6’-10’ wide Growth Rate: Slow Zones: 5-9 Foliage: Elliptical, medium green leaves; yellow-brown in fall Flower: Clouds of fleecy, fragrant, white flowers bloom in spring Requirements: Well drained, moist soil; full sun promotes flowering Landscape Characteristics: Nice paired with other landscape plants. Named the "Best Native Tree Nobody Grows" by Southern Living. Adapts to most soil ph conditions. Small spring statement tree. Moderately tolerant of drought and low tolerance to salt. -
Cladrastis Kentuka – American Yellowwood
American Yellowwood Cladrastis Kentuka Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, large spring flowering tree Habit: Upright, rounded, irregular Mature Size: 40’-50’ tall; 20’-50’ wide Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Zones: 3-8 Foliage: Compound leaves light to medium green; yellow-green to clear yellow in fall Flower: White 6”-12” panicles bloom in early spring Requirements: Well drained, moist soil, full sun Landscape Characteristics: Specimen or accent spring flowering tree, great for residential lawns or commercial landscapes. Very adaptable to most soil ph conditions as long as it is well drained. Moderately tolerant of drought and low tolerance to salt. -
Juniperus Virginiana - Eastern Red Cedar
Eastern Red Cedar Juniperus virginiana Plant Type: Evergreen conifer, large shrub Habit: Broadly conical, dense evergreen Mature Size: 30’-65’ tall; 8’-25’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Zones: 2-9 Foliage: Medium olive green Requirements: Acidic, well drained, moist soil; part to full sun Landscape Characteristics: Plant as specimen, green screen, coastal gardens. Year-round interest. Residential or commercial landscapes. Moderate salt tolerance. -
Liriodendron Tulipifera - Tulip Poplar
Tulip Poplar Liriodendron tulipifera Plant Type: Deciduous broadleaf large shade tree Habit: Upright; oval crown Mature Size: 60’-90’ tall; 30’-40’ wide Growth Rate: Fast Zones: 5-9 Foliage: Medium green leaves; yellow in fall Flower: Large yellow and orange flowers bloom in mid-spring Requirements: Adapts to most soil types; part shade to full sun; moderate drought tolerance Landscape Characteristics: Very large shade tree. Usable in residential or commercial sites. Pollution and salt tolerant. -
Magnolia Grandiflora Virginiana - Sweetbay Magnolia
Sweetbay Magnolia Magnolia grandiflora virginiana Plant Type: Evergreen to semi-evergreen broadleaf flowering tree Habit: Upright, oval & pyramidal Mature Size: 40’-50’ tall; 15’-25’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Zones: 5-10a Foliage: Small dark green with silvery undersides; evergreen Flower: Showy large, fragrant, white blooms June through Sept. Requirements: Adapts to most soil types; full sun/light shade Landscape Characteristics: Espalier, lawn tree, buffer strip and medians. Group plantings for hedges. Perfect for small yards. Prized for the impressive large, fragrant blooms. Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Tolerates wet locations. -
Myrica Cerifera - Wax Myrtle
Myrica Cerifera Wax Myrtle Plant Type: Evergreen tall shrub/small tree Habit: Irregularly shaped, dense branching Mature Size: 10’-15’ tall; 8’-10’ wide Growth Rate: Fast Zones: 7-11 Foliage: Glossy olive green; evergreen Flower: Fragrant, inconspicuous flowers, bloom late winter/early spring, bluish berries Requirements: Adapts to most soil types; part to full sun Landscape Characteristics: Usable in residential or commercial sites. Host plant to Red-Banded Hairstreak butterfly, fruit attracts birds and wildlife as fall/winter food source. Pollution and drought tolerant. High salt tolerance. -
Nyssa Sylvatica "Green Gable" - Black Gum or Tupelo
Black Gum or Tupelo Nyssa sylvatica "Green Gable" Plant Type: Deciduous broadleaf large tree Habit: Upright pyramidal; uniform branching Mature Size: 30’-50’ tall; 20’-30’ wide Growth Rate: Slow Zones: 4-8 Foliage: Green leaves; bright red in fall Requirements: Adapts to most moist soil types; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Pyramidal, near perfect silhouette. Lovely native tree for any location. Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Tolerates wet locations, drought and salty air.