Trees

  • 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.
  • 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.

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