Trees

  • Ilex X Attenuatta - "Savannah" Holly

    "Savannah" Holly Illex x atenuatta Plant Type: Broadleaf evergreen Habit: Narrow, columnar to open pyramidal form Mature Size: 10’-20’ tall; 8’-15’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate to rapid Zones: 6-9 Foliage: Spiny, dull, dark green leaves with wavy margins; accented in fall and winter with heavy clusters of red berries Requirements: Acidic, well drained, medium moisture; full sun to part shade Landscape Characteristics: Used as hedge or screen. Best fruit production occurs in full sun but plants appreciate some part afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Best sited in locations protected from cold winter winds. Prune in winter if needed. Avoid poorly drained soils.
  • Acer Rubrum – "HOSR" "Summer Red" Red Maple

    "HOSR" "Summer Red" Red Maple Acer rubrum "Summer Red" Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, large tree Habit: Upright, oval, rounded Mature Size: 35’-40′ tall; 20’-25′ wide Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Zones: 4-9 Foliage: Emerges burgundy-red; glossy dark green in summer; yellow, orange, purple in fall Requirements: Slightly acidic, well-drained soil, tolerates light shade and drought Landscape Characteristics: Large specimen or shade tree, nice when planted in groups. Best growth and color in full sun. Moderate tolerant once established. Low salt tolerance.
  • Ilex X "Mary Nell" - "Mary Nell" Holly

    "Mary Nell" Holly Illex x "Mary Nell" Plant Type: Evergreen large shrub/tree Habit: Very dense, upright, pyramidal Mature Size: 15' tall; 8' wide Growth Rate: Slow Zones: 6b-9 Foliage: Spiny oval leaves, emerge light green; mature to glossy green year-round Requirements: Acidic, well drained, moist soil; full sun Landscape Characteristics: A very dense, upright, pyramidal holly; some drought resistance once established. Works well as a hedge or screening for privacy. Brilliant red fruit in winter attracts wildlife. Benefits from sheltered location away from urban air pollution.
  • Carya Illinoinesis – Sumner Pecan

    Sumner Pecan Carya Illinoinesis Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, large tree Habit: Upright oval to rounded crown Mature Size: 70’-100’ tall; 40-60’ wide Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Zones: 6-10 Foliage: Medium green ovate leave, nut harvest in the fall Requirements: Well drained, moist soil, full sun Landscape Characteristics: Recommended for planting in southeast USA. Heavy bearing pecan tree. Disease resistant. Beautiful, large shade tree, requires space to grow. Excellent choice for home grown pecans.
  • 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.
  • Betula nigra "Cully Heritage" – "Cully Heritage" River Birch

    "Cully Heritage" River Birch Betula nigra "Cully Heritage" Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, medium/large tree Habit: Upright, open oval. May be multi-stemmed Mature Size: 35-40’ tall; 25-30’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Zones: 4-9 Foliage: Medium to dark green; shades of yellow in fall Requirements: Well drained, moist soil, part to full sun; tolerant of clay soil, wet locations and urban environments. Low tolerance to drought and salt. Landscape Characteristics: Specimen tree. Lawns, parks, buffer areas. Mature bark exfoliating in large papery sheets provides winter interest. Attracts songbirds.
  • 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 Saccharinum – "Green Mountain" Sugar Maple

    "Green Mountain" Sugar Maple Acer saccharinum "Green Mountain’" Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, native, large tree Habit: Upright, pyramidal canopy Mature Size: 45’-50’ tall; 35’-40’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 3-8 Foliage: Dark green in summer; reddish orange in fall Requirements: Slightly acidic, well-drained soil Landscape Characteristics: Excellent large shade tree. Requires space for roots and canopy to develop. Great for large lawns, parks, and golf courses. Drought tolerant once established.
  • Acer Rubrum – "Red Sunset" Red Maple

    "Red Sunset" Red Maple Acer rubrum "Red Sunset" Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, large tree Habit: Upright, pyramidal to rounded canopy Mature Size: 45′-50′ tall; 35′-40′ wide Growth Rate: Medium to Fast Zones: 4-7 Foliage: Glossy green leaves in the summer turn orange-red to brilliant red in the fall. Winter buds, clusters of small winter/spring flowers, leaf stems, twigs, and winged summer fruits are all shades of red. Requirements: Slightly acidic, well-drained soil, full sun to part shade Landscape Characteristics: Excellent large shade tree. Spectacular fall color. Tolerates wet soil making it an excellent choice for a rain garden. Adaptable to wide range of climates. Low salt tolerance.
  • 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.
  • Cornus hyperion – Hyperion Dogwood

    Hyperion Dogwood Cornus hyperion Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, small spring flowering tree Habit: Upright, rounded, irregular Mature Size: 15’-30’ tall; 20’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Zones: 3-8 Foliage: Medium green leaves; yellow, orange, purple in fall Flower: Large, white flowers bloom in early spring; showy red fruit Requirements: Well drained, moist soil, part shade to full sun Landscape Characteristics: Small spring flowering tree, great in flower beds, residential lawns or paired with other landscape plants. Showy white flowers in spring, berries attract wildlife. Moderately tolerant of drought and low salt tolerance.
  • 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.
  • Magnolia Grandiflora "Royal Star" - "Royal Star" Magnolia

    "Royal Star" Magnoliz Magnolia grandiflora "Royal Star" Plant Type: Deciduous broadleaf small flowering tree Habit: Upright, oval and pyramidal Mature Size: 20’-25’ tall; 10’-15’ wide Growth Rate: Slow Zones: 7-9 Foliage: Large glossy dark green with rusty undersides; evergreen; showy white blooms emerge early spring Requirements: Adapts to most soil types, even wet locations; sun Landscape Characteristics: Excellent specimen tree. Great for espalier. Group plantings for hedges. Perfect for small yards, residential, commercial and coastal landscapes.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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