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  • Acer Palmatum – Bloodgood Japanese Maple

    Bloodgood Japanese Maple Acer palmatum atropurpureum "Bloodgood" Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, small tree Habit: Upright, narrow with airy limb structure Mature Size: 15’-20′ tall; 10’-15′ wide Growth Rate: Slow Zones: 5-8 Foliage: Burgundy red foliage turns brilliant scarlet in autumn. Requirements: Slightly acidic, well-drained soil; Full sun to light shade Landscape Characteristics: Small specimen tree, well suited for sites with space limitations. Very hardy. Adaptable to urban sites. Air pollution tolerant. Drought tolerant once established. Low salt tolerance.
  • Cerataegus Viridus – "Winter King" Hawthorne

    "Winter King" Hawthorne Crataegus viridus Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, small spring flowering tree Habit: Upright, rounded vase shaped Mature Size: 10’-30’ tall; 20’-30’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 4-9 Foliage: Med. green glossy leaves; yellow-orange, red, purple in fall Flower: Small, white, round clusters bloom in spring; red fruit Requirements: Well drained, moist soil, full sun for best flowering Landscape Characteristics: Small specimen tree, great in borders, residential lawns or paired with other landscape plants. Used for screening or naturalizing. Branches have thorns so not suited near walkways or playgrounds. Moderate drought and salt tolerance.
  • Lagerstroemia Indica "Zuni" - Zuni Crape Myrtle

    Zuni Crape Myrtle Lagerstroemia indica "Zuni" Plant Type: Deciduous, summer flowering medium Tree Habit: Multi-stemmed, vase shaped Mature Size: 9’-12’ tall; 8’-10’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 6-10 Foliage: Medium green; orange, red, maroon in fall Flower: Dark lavender-violet, long panicles bloom in summer Requirements: Acidic, well drained, moist soil; full sun; moderate drought tolerance Landscape Characteristics: Lovely long blooming summer flowering tree. Residential and commercial use. Lovely specimen tree. Handsome exfoliating bark. Salt tolerant.
  • Amelanchier – "Autumn Brilliance" Serviceberry

    "Autumn Brilliance" Serviceberry Amelanchier Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, multi-trunk small flowering tree Habit: Upright, pyramidal canopy Mature Size: 15-20’ tall; 15-20’ wide Growth Rate: Slow Zones: 4-7b Foliage: Young purplish leaves; medium green in summer; red and yellow in the fall Flower: Pink buds become large clusters of white flowers in spring. Requirements: Adaptable to most soil, full sun to light shade Landscape Characteristics: Residential street tree or naturalizing. Showy white flowers in spring, berries attract wildlife. Moderate tolerance to drought and salt.
  • Acer Palmatum – Japanese Maple

    Japanese Maple Acer palmatum Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, small tree Habit: Spreading branches; rounded, low, layered look Mature Size: 15’-25′ tall; 10’-25′ wide Growth Rate: Slow-Moderate Zones: 5-8 Foliage: New growth green/yellow; medium green in summer; bronze to red-purple in fall Requirements: Slightly acidic, well-drained soil; Sun-light shade Landscape Characteristics: Small specimen or shade tree, parking lot buffer, works well in group plantings and difficult sites with space limitations. Adaptable to urban sites. Air pollution tolerant. Drought tolerant once established. Low salt tolerance.
  • Acer Buergeranum - Trident Maple

    Acer buergeranum "Trident" Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, medium size tree Habit: Upright, Oval, rounded outline Mature Size: 20′-35′ tall; 20′-35′ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 5-9 Foliage: New growth emerges bronze; dark green in summer; red, yellow, orange in fall Requirements: Slightly acidic, well-drained soil Landscape Characteristics: Trident Maple great for lawn planting, planter beds and street medians. Very adaptable for small spaces, moderate drought tolerance, low salt tolerance.
  • Celtis laevigata – Southern Hackberry – Sugarberry

    Southern Hackberry – Sugarberry Celtis laevigata Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, large shade tree Habit: Upright, arching branches, rounded crown Mature Size: 70′-80’ tall; 60’-80’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 6-9 Foliage: Light green ovate, rough textured leaves Fruit: Produces a small orange, sweet tasting fruit in the fall 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, moderate salt tolerance.
  • Cercis canadensis "Covey" - Lavender Twist Weeping Redbud

    Lavender Twist Weeping Redbud Cercis canadensis "Covey" Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, weeping, small spring flowering tree Habit: Weeping branches archto create an umbrella shape Mature Size: 20’-25’ tall; 15’-20’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 5-8 Foliage: Heart shaped leaves start scarlet-purple; turn bronze-green; yellow-brown in fall Flower: Showy, abundant, reddish purple buds opens to rosy pink-purple blooms in March-April; 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.
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