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Juniperus virginiana - Eastern Red Cedar
Eastern Red Cedar Juniperus virginiana Plant Type: Evergreen conifer, large shrub Habit: Broadly conical, dense evergreen Mature Size: 30’-65’ tall; 8’-25’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Zones: 2-9 Foliage: Medium olive green Requirements: Acidic, well drained, moist soil; part to full sun Landscape Characteristics: Plant as specimen, green screen, coastal gardens. Year-round interest. Residential or commercial landscapes. Moderate salt tolerance. -
Acer rubrum 'Frank Jr.' - Redpointe Red Maple
Redpointe Red Maple Acer rubrum 'Frank Jr.' 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. -
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. -
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. -
Betula nigra 'BNMTF' – '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. -
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. -
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. -
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' - Forest Pansy Redbud
Forest Pansy Redbud Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, small spring flowering tree Habit: Upright, rounded, may be multi-stemmed Mature Size: 20’-25’ tall; 15’-20’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 3-9 Foliage: Heart shaped leaves start scarlet-purple; turn bronze-green; yellow-brown in fall Flower: Showy, abundant, magenta rose blooms in early spring; 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. -
Liriodendron tulipifera - Tulip Poplar
Tulip Poplar Liriodendron tulipifera Plant Type: Deciduous broadleaf large shade tree Habit: Upright; oval crown Mature Size: 60’-90’ tall; 30’-40’ wide Growth Rate: Fast Zones: 5-9 Foliage: Medium green leaves; yellow in fall Flower: Large yellow and orange flowers bloom in mid-spring Requirements: Adapts to most soil types; part shade to full sun; moderate drought tolerance Landscape Characteristics: Very large shade tree. Usable in residential or commercial sites. Pollution and salt tolerant. -
Magnolia grandiflora 'D.D. Blanchard' - DD Blanchard Magnolia
DD Blanchard Magnolia Magnolia grandiflora 'DD Blanchard' Plant Type: Evergreen broadleaf large tree Habit: Upright, oval & pyramidal Mature Size: 50’ tall; 25’-35’ wide Growth Rate: Slow Zones: 7-9 Foliage: Large, glossy green with velvety rust underside Flower: Huge cup-shaped, creamy white flowers bloom early summer. Requirements: Adapts to most soil types; part to full sun Landscape Characteristics: Excellent specimen tree, needs a large yard. Great for parks, medians and parkways. Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Tolerates wet locations. -
Magnolia grandiflora virginiana - Sweetbay Magnolia
Sweetbay Magnolia Magnolia grandiflora virginiana Plant Type: Evergreen to semi-evergreen broadleaf flowering tree Habit: Upright, oval & pyramidal Mature Size: 40’-50’ tall; 15’-25’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Zones: 5-10a Foliage: Small dark green with silvery undersides; evergreen Flower: Showy large, fragrant, white blooms June through Sept. Requirements: Adapts to most soil types; full sun/light shade Landscape Characteristics: Espalier, lawn tree, buffer strip and medians. Group plantings for hedges. Perfect for small yards. Prized for the impressive large, fragrant blooms. Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Tolerates wet locations. -
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. -
Quercus nuttalli - Nuttall Oak
Nuttall Oak Quercus nuttalli Plant Type: Deciduous broadleaf, large tree Habit: Upright; straight trunk; pyramidal Mature Size: 60’-80’ tall; 35’-50’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 6b-8 Foliage: Dark green leaves; orange, red and scarlet in fall Requirements: Adapts to most moist soil types; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Large native American shade tree; Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Works well for parking lot buffers. Tolerates wet locations and urban pollutants. -
Pistacia chinensis - Chinese Pistache
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. -
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. -
Cupressocyparis Leylandii – Leyland Cypress
Leyland Cypress Cupressocyparis leylandii Plant Type: Evergreen conifer, large shrub Habit: Wide, dense pyramidal Mature Size: 60’-70’ tall; 15’-25’ wide Growth Rate: Fast (24-36″ per year) Zones: 6-10 Foliage: dark green flat sprays of soft needles, densely packed Requirements: Tolerates most soils, full sun Landscape Characteristics: Great for privacy borders and windbreaks in residential as well as commercial landscapes. Suitable for coastal landscapes. Year-round interest. Moderate tolerance for drought and moderate salt tolerance. -
Cerataegus viridis 'Winter King' - Winter King Hawthorne
Winter King Hawthorne Crataegus viridis 'Winter King' 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. -
Ulmus parvifolia 'Dynasty' - Chinese Lacebark Elm
Chinese Lacebark Elm Ulmus parvifolia 'Dynasty' Plant Type: Deciduous broadleaf medium tree Habit: Upright; rounded vase shape; pendulous branches; irregular outline Mature Size: 20’-30’’ tall; 20’-30’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Zones: 5b-10a Foliage: Medium green, oval serrated leaves; yellow to yellow-brown in fall Requirements: Adapts to most moist soil types; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Large shade tree. Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Moderately drought and salt tolerant. -
Styrax japonicus - Japanese Snowbell
Japanese Snowbell Styrax japonicus Plant Type: Deciduous, flowering, small tree Habit: Compact; horizontal branching; rounded crown Mature Size: 20’-30’ tall; 15’-20’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 5-9 Foliage: Ovate, glossy, medium to deep green leaves; yellow to red in fall Flower: Pendulous clusters of white, bell-shaped, fragrant flowers bloom May to June Requirements: Well drained, acidic, moist soil; full sun to part shade Landscape Characteristics: Lawn specimen, woodland gardens, shrub borders. Container tree. Excellent choice near patios or in mixed beds. Moderate drought and salt tolerance. -
Loropetalum chinenese f. rubrum 'Zhuzhou Fuchsia' - Chinese Fringe Flower
'Zhuzhou Fuchsia' Fringe Flower Loropetalum chinense f. rubrum 'Zhuzhou Fuchsia' 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. -
Prunus yedoensis 'Yoshino' - Yoshino Flowering Cherry
Yoshino Flowering Cherry Prunus yedoensis 'Yoshino' Plant Type: Deciduous flowering small tree Habit: Upright; vase shape Mature Size: 20’-25’ tall; 15’-20’ wide Growth Rate: Slow Zones: 5-9 Foliage: Dark green in summer; yellow, orange and red in fall Flower: Almond scented single flowers; Pale pink buds open white Requirements: Adapts to most soil types; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Small deciduous early spring flowering tree; attractive silk bark; small specimen tree for small lawns, patios, containers and flower beds. Residential, coastal, urban and commercial landscapes. -
Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan' - Kwanzan Flowering Cherry
Kwanzan Flowering Cherry Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan' Plant Type: Deciduous flowering small tree Habit: Upright; vase shape Mature Size: 20’-25’ tall; 15’-20’ wide Growth Rate: Slow Zones: 5-9 Foliage: Bronze-red new growth; medium green in summer; orange-red in fall Flower: Double pink flowers bloom in early spring prior to leaves Requirements: Adapts to most soil types; full sun flowering tree, spring Landscape Characteristics: Small deciduous flowering tree; attractive reddish-bronze bark; small specimen tree for small lawns, patios, containers and flower beds. Residential, coastal, urban and commercial landscapes. Moderately drought tolerant. -
Quercus virginiana 'Cathedral' - Cathedral Live Oak
Cathedral Live Oak Quercus virginiana '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. -
Quercus shumardii - Shumard Oak
Shumard Oak Quercus shumardii Plant Type: Deciduous broadleaf large tree Habit: Upright; narrow, pyramidal crown, rounded when mature Mature Size: 55’-80’ tall; 50’-60’ wide Growth Rate: Fast Zones: 5b-9 Foliage: Shiny dark green, ovate, narrow leaves; leathery evergreen Requirements: Adapts to most moist soil types; full sun, tolerates part shade Landscape Characteristics: Large shade tree. Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Excellent choice for parking lots, parks, streets and medians. Tolerates wet locations and urban pollutants. -
Quercus rubra - Red Oak
Red Oak Quercus rubra Plant Type: Deciduous broadleaf large tree Habit: Upright; round, dense, symmetrical crown Mature Size: 60’-7’ tall; 50’-60’ wide Growth Rate: Fast Zones: 5-8a Foliage: Medium green, toothed, lobed leaves; yellow to yellow-brown in fall Requirements: Acidic, moist, fertile soil; full sun, tolerates light shade Landscape Characteristics: Large shade tree; Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Excellent choice for parking lots, parks, streets and medians. Tolerates drought and urban pollutants. -
Vitus agnus-castus - Blue Chaste Tree
Blue Chaste Tree Vitus agnus-castus Plant Type: Tree, Shrub Habit: Can be trained to grow as a small single truck tree, or a large shrub Mature Size: 8’-10’ tall; 8’-10’ wide Growth Rate: Fast Zones: 6-8 Foliage: Long, elliptical, gray-green palmately compound leaves; fragrant blue-purple flowers Requirements: Prefers moist, well-drained soil; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Container, massing and mixed border. Attracts birds and butterflies. Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Resistant to deer and is moderately salt tolerant. Tolerates urban pollution, coastal conditions, drought and poor soil conditions. -
Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' - Greenspire Linden
Greenspire Linden Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' Plant Type: Deciduous broadleaf large tree Habit: Upright; dense, uniform crown, pyramidal outline Mature Size: 30’-40’ tall; 25’-30’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Zones: 5-9 Foliage: Small, heart shaped, dark green leaves; yellow in fall Flower: Tiny, yellow, fragrant flowers bloom in early summer Requirements: Adapts to most soil types; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Reliable large shade tree. Perfect for open, windy locations. Adaptable to difficult locations. Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Tolerates urban pollutants. -
Quercus phellos - Willow Oak
Willow Oak Quercus phellos Plant Type: Deciduous broadleaf, large tree Habit: Upright; pyramidal becomes rounded when mature Mature Size: 40’-75’ tall; 25’-50’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 5-9 Foliage: Medium green, narrow leaves; yellow to brown in fall Requirements: Adapts to most moist soil; light shade to full sun Landscape Characteristics: Large shade tree. Residential and commercial landscapes. Excellent choice for parking lots, parks, streets and medians. Tolerates wet locations and urban pollutants. -
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. -
Quercus virginiana - Live Oak
Live Oak Quercus virginiana Plant Type: Evergreen broadleaf, long lived, large tree Habit: Short trunk; spreading, open crown Mature Size: 40’-75’ tall; 25’-50’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 8-10 Foliage: Medium green, narrow leaves; yellow to brown in fall Requirements: Adapts to most moist soil types; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Coastal, large plantation tree. Large shade tree. Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Rain garden selection. Tolerates wet locations. Salt tolerant. -
Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' - Emerald Green Arborvitae
Emerald Green Arborvitae Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' Plant Type: Evergreen conifer, large shrub/small tree Habit: Upright; narrow, conical Mature Size: 15’ tall; 3’-4’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 5-9 Foliage: Rich, emerald green; evergreen Requirements: Adapts to most moist soil types; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Large evergreen shrub; screening, hedge, Large evergreen shrub, specimen, garden border backdrop; privacy screen and windbreak; Residential, commercial, and woodland landscapes. -
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. -
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 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. -
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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