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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Betula nigra – "Dura Heat" River Birch
"Dura Heat" River Birch Betula nigra Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, large tree Habit: Upright, open oval. May be multi-stemmed Mature Size: 40-50’ tall; 25-35’ 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 moist sites. Low tolerance to drought and salt. Landscape Characteristics: Specimen tree. Lawns, parks, buffer areas. Mature bark exfoliating in large papery sheets provides winter interest. Thick leaves of ‘Dura-Heat’ makes this cultivar less prone to leaf drop during summer drought. -
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 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 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 – ‘Brandywine’ Red Maple
"Sun Valley" Red Maple Acer rubrum "Sun Valley" Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, large tree Habit: Upright, pyramidal canopy Mature Size: 40′ tall; 35′ wide Growth Rate: Fast Zones: 4-7 Foliage: Dark green glossy in summer; brilliant orange-red to red in fall Requirements: Slightly acidic, well-drained soil Landscape Characteristics: Excellent large shade tree. Spectacular fall color. Tolerates wet soil making it an excellent choice for a rain garden. North American native. Drought tolerant once established. Low salt tolerance. -
Acer Rubrum – "Sun Valley" Red Maple
"Sun Valley" Red Maple Acer rubrum "Sun Valley" Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, large tree Habit: Upright, pyramidal canopy Mature Size: 40′ tall; 35′ wide Growth Rate: Fast Zones: 4-7 Foliage: Dark green glossy in summer; brilliant orange-red to red in fall Requirements: Slightly acidic, well-drained soil Landscape Characteristics: Excellent large shade tree. Spectacular fall color. Tolerates wet soil making it an excellent choice for a rain garden. North American native. Drought tolerant once established. Low salt tolerance. -
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. -
Acer Rubrum – "Frank Jr." Redpointe Red Maple
"Frank Jr." Redpointe Red Maple Acer rubrum "Frank Jr." Redpointe Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, medium tree Habit: Upright, pyramidal Mature Size: 20′-35′ tall; 20′-35′ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 4-9 Foliage: Emerges burgundy-red; glossy dark green in summer; yellow, orange, purple in fall Requirements: Slightly acidic, well-drained soil Landscape Characteristics: Large specimen or shade tree, nice when planted in groups. Best growth & color in full sun. Works well in narrower settings. North American native. Drought tolerant once established. 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 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. -
Acer ginnala – "Flame" Maple Multi-Stem
"Flame" Maple Multi-Stem Acer ginnala "Flame" Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, small tree Habit: Spreading branches; rounded, low, layered look Mature Size: 15’-20′ tall; 15’-20′ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 5-9 Foliage: New growth green/yellow; medium green in summer; bronze to red-purple in fall Requirements: Slightly acidic, well-drained soil Landscape Characteristics: Small specimen tree, nice addition to planter beds and street medians. Very adaptable for small spaces. Moderate drought tolerance, 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.
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