Trees

Koelreuteria Paniculata - Golden Rain Tree

Golden Rain Tree Koelreutria paniculata Plant Type: Deciduous, small to medium shade tree Habit: Rounded, spreading, open canopy Mature Size: 30’ tall; 30’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Zones: 6-9 Foliage: Pinnately compound medium green; yellow in fall Flower: Long panicles of fragrant dense yellow blooms in late summer followed by papery Chinese lantern seed pods which turn deep shade of pink and last for 3 to 5 weeks. Requirements: Acidic, well drained, moist soil; full sun; drought tolerant once established Landscape Characteristics: Excellent medium sized shade tree, perfect for parkways and patios.

Lagerstroemia Indica "Muskogee" - Muskogee Crape Myrtle

Muskogee Crape Myrtle Lagerstroemia indica "Muskogee" Plant Type: Deciduous, summer flowering medium tree Habit: Multi-stemmed, vase shaped Mature Size: 15′-20’ tall; 10’-15’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 6-10 Foliage: Medium green Flower: Light lavender-pink long panicles bloom profusely in summer Requirements: Acidic, well drained, moist soil; full sun; Landscape Characteristics: Lovely long blooming summer flowering tree. Smooth peeling bark. Residential and commercial use. Lawns, patios, street trees. Moderate drought and salt tolerance.

Lagerstroemia Indica "Tuskegee" - Tuskegee Crape Myrtle

Tuskegee Crape Myrtle Lagerstroemia indica "Tuskegee" Plant Type: Deciduous, summer flowering medium tree Habit: Multi-stemmed, vase shaped Mature Size: 15′-25’ tall; 15’-20’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 6-10 Foliage: Medium green; red-yellow in fall Flower: Dark magenta pink, 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. Lawns, patios, parking lot medians, parks, street trees. Salt tolerant.

Ligustrum "Lucidum" Glossy Privet

Glossy Privet Ligustrum "Lucidum" Plant Type: Evergreen tall shrub/small tree Habit: Upright; multi-stemmed; rounded Mature Size: 25’-40’ tall; 10’-15’ wide Growth Rate: Fast Zones: 7-10 Foliage: Glossy dark green; evergreen Flower: White panicles bloom in late spring Requirements: Adapts to most soil types; part to full sun Landscape Characteristics: Mass planting for dense privacy hedge; prune to tree form. Usable in residential or commercial sites. Pollution &and salt tolerant. Moderate drought tolerance.

Loropetalum Chinenese F. Rubrum - Zhuzhou Fuchsia Fringe Flower

Zhuzhou Fuchsia Fringe Flower Loropetalum Chinense f. rubrum Plant Type: Evergreen broadleaf medium to large shrub Habit: Upright arching; informal Mature Size: 8’-12’ tall; 10’-12’ wide Growth Rate: Fast Zones: 7-9 Foliage: Maroon Flower: Deep pink flower clusters bloom in mid-spring Requirements: Adapts to most soil types; part shade to full sun Landscape Characteristics: Maroon foliage, pink peeling bark when mature. Interesting accent plant. Striking color when paired with chartreuse companion plants. Plant multiples to form an informal hedge. Residential or commercial landscapes.

Magnolia Grandiflora "Edith Bogue" - "Edith Bogue" Magnolia

"Edith Bogue" Magnolia Magnolia grandiflora "Edith Bogue" Plant Type: Evergreen broadleaf medium tree Habit: Upright, oval and pyramidal Mature Size: 30’ tall; 15’ wide Growth Rate: Slow Zones: 7-9 Foliage: Glossy green; evergreen Flower: Large 8” creamy white flowers, highly fragrant, blooms in summer. Requirements: Adapts to most soil types; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Excellent specimen tree. Prized for the impressive large highly fragrant blooms. Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Tolerates wet locations.

Metasequoia Gylptostroboides - Dawn Redwood

Dawn Redwood Metasequoia gylptostroboides Plant Type: Evergreen conifer; pyramidal large tree Habit: Upright pyramidal Mature Size: 70’-100’ tall; 11’-25’ wide Growth Rate: Slow Zones: 4-8 Foliage: green foliage with small; scaly cones Requirements: Adapts to most moist soil types; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Very large, ancient evergreen. Christmas tree shape. Mature trunks form attractive, elaborate fluting. Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Tolerates wet locations as well as urban pollutants.

Pistacia Chinensis

Chinese Pistache Pistacia chinensis Plant Type: Deciduous broadleaf medium tree Habit: Upright; oval rounded crown Mature Size: 30’-35’ tall; 20’-30’ wide Growth Rate: Slow Zones: 6-9 Foliage: Compound pinnate dark green leaves; yellow, orange and red in fall Requirements: Adapts to most soil types; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Small landscape specimen tree. Gray-brown exfoliating bark peels to reveal salmon-pink bark. Residential and commercial landscapes. Tolerates heat and drought.

Prunus "Okame" - Taiwan Cherry

Prunus "Okame" Taiwan Cherry Plant Type: Deciduous flowering small tree Habit: Upright; rounded crown Mature Size: 15’-25’ tall; 15’-25’ wide Growth Rate: Slow Zones: 6-8 Foliage: Dark green in summer; bronze to bright orange and red in fall Flower: Showy fragrant pink flowers bloom March-April Requirements: Adapts to most soil types; full sun to light shade Landscape Characteristics: Small deciduous spring flowering tree. Specimen tree or plant in small groups. Good selection for garden beds, lawns, streets, parks or other public areas. Residential, coastal, urban and commercial landscapes.

Pyrus Callery "Aristocrat" - Aristocrat Flowering Pear

"Aristocrat" Flowering Pear Pyrus Callery "Aristocrat" Plant Type: Deciduous flowering small tree Habit: Upright; columnar shape in youth, more oval crown with more horizontal branching in maturity Mature Size: 25′-30’ tall; 20’-25’wide Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate Zones: 5-9 Foliage: Narrow, oval, glossy, dark green in summer; bronze to reddish purple in fall Flower: Profuse showy white flowers bloom in early spring Requirements: Adapts to most soil types; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Small deciduous early spring flowering tree. Perfect for small yards and street medians. Nice when planted in rows. Residential, street tree and commercial landscapes. Tolerates pollution, moderate drought tolerance once established.

Quercus Cathedral - Cathedral Live Oak

Cathedral Live Oak Quercus Cathedral Plant Type: Evergreen broadleaf medium tree Habit: Upright; straight trunk; full, dense rounded crown Mature Size: 28′-35’ tall; 18′-20’ wide Growth Rate: Slow Zones: 8-11 Foliage: Dark green leaves Requirements: Adapts to most soil types; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Slow growing medium shade tree. Smaller cultivar of Live Oak tree. Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Tolerates dry soil and drought.