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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. -
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. -
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 Claudia Wannamaker - Claudia Wannamaker Magnolia
Magnolia Claudia Wannamaker Claudia Wannamaker Magnolia Plant Type: Evergreen broadleaf small tree Habit: Upright, tight columnar form Mature Size: 60’-60′ tall; 25’-30′ wide Growth Rate: Fast Zones: 7-9 Foliage: Glossy dark green, ovate 6″-8″ long, 3″-5″ wide Flower: Long lasting 12″ white, fragrant, cup-shaped flowers bloom in summer Requirements: Adapts to most soil types; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Full sized Southern Magnolia. Blooms on young trees. Valuable addition to large lawns. Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Once established, tolerant to deer, drought and salt. -
Magnolia Grandiflora "D.D. Blanchard" - "DD Blanchard" Magnolia
"DD Blanchard" Magnolia Magnolia grandiflora "D.D. 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 "Jane" - "Jane" Magnolia
"Jane" Magnolia Magnolia grandiflora "Jane" Plant Type: Deciduous shrub/small tree Habit: Upright, shrubby, multi-stemmed Mature Size: 10’-20’ tall; 8’-10’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 7-9 Foliage: Ovate; copper in spring; turn dark green; bronze and copper in fall Flower: Fragrant, fuchsia pink tulip-like flowers bloom in late spring before foliage appears Requirements: Adapts to most soil types; full sun to part shade Landscape Characteristics: Excellent specimen tree with abundant, long lasting blooms. Nice selection for small spaces. Border and street tree. Residential and commercial. Tolerates pollutants. -
Magnolia Grandiflora "Little Gem" - "Little Gem" Magnolia
"Little Gem" Magnolia Magnolia grandiflora "Little Gem" Plant Type: Evergreen 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 Flower: Large white flowers, highly fragrant, blooms in late spring Requirements: Adapts to most soil types; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Excellent specimen tree or espalier Group plantings for hedges. Perfect for small yards. Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Tolerates wet locations. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Myrica Cerifera - Wax Myrtle
Myrica Cerifera Wax Myrtle Plant Type: Evergreen tall shrub/small tree Habit: Irregularly shaped, dense branching Mature Size: 10’-15’ tall; 8’-10’ wide Growth Rate: Fast Zones: 7-11 Foliage: Glossy olive green; evergreen Flower: Fragrant, inconspicuous flowers, bloom late winter/early spring, bluish berries Requirements: Adapts to most soil types; part to full sun Landscape Characteristics: Usable in residential or commercial sites. Host plant to Red-Banded Hairstreak butterfly, fruit attracts birds and wildlife as fall/winter food source. Pollution and drought tolerant. High salt tolerance. -
Nyssa Sylvatica "Green Gable" - Black Gum or Tupelo
Black Gum or Tupelo Nyssa sylvatica "Green Gable" Plant Type: Deciduous broadleaf large tree Habit: Upright pyramidal; uniform branching Mature Size: 30’-50’ tall; 20’-30’ wide Growth Rate: Slow Zones: 4-8 Foliage: Green leaves; bright red in fall Requirements: Adapts to most moist soil types; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Pyramidal, near perfect silhouette. Lovely native tree for any location. Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Tolerates wet locations, drought and salty air. -
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. -
Platanus Acerifolia "Bloodgood" - "Bloodgood" London Planetree
"Bloodgood" London Planetree Plantanus acerifolia "Bloodgood" Plant Type: Deciduous broadleaf large tree Habit: Upright; broadly pyramidal Mature Size: 70’-85’ tall; 50’-70’ wide Growth Rate: Fast Zones: 5-9 Foliage: Large maple-like green leaves; yellow in fall Requirements: Adapts to most soil types; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Large deciduous tree for large lawns, parking lots, street tree. Residential and commercial landscapes. Popular urban tree known to tolerate pollutants. -
Platanus Acerifolia "Morton Circle" - Exclamation London Planetree
Exclamation London Planetree Plantanus acerifolia "Morton Circle" Plant Type: Deciduous broadleaf large tree Habit: Upright; pyramidal Mature Size: 55’ tall; 35’ wide Growth Rate: Fast Zones: 5-9 Foliage: Large maple-like medium green leaves; yellow in fall Requirements: Adapts to most soil types; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Large deciduous tree; large lawns, parking lots, street tree. Residential and commercial landscapes. Popular urban tree known to tolerate pollutants. -
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. -
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. -
Pyrus Calleryana "Cleveland Select" - Cleveland Select Flowering Pear
Cleveland Select Flowering Pear Pyrus calleryana "Cleveland Select" Plant Type: Deciduous flowering small tree Habit: Upright; columnar shape Mature Size: 40’ tall; 15’-20’ wide Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate Zones: 5-9 Foliage: Narrow, oval, glossy, dark green in summer; purplish, red-orange in fall Flower: Profuse showy white flowers bloom in spring Requirements: Adapts to most soil types; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Small deciduous early spring flowering tree. Narrow habit is perfect for small yards and street medians. Nice when planted in rows. Residential, street tree and commercial landscapes. -
Quercus Bicolor - Swamp White Oak
Swamp White Oak Quercus bicolor Plant Type: Deciduous broadleaf medium to large tree Habit: Upright; short trunk; rounded crown Mature Size: 50’-60’ tall; 50’-60’ wide Growth Rate: Slow Zones: 3-8 Foliage: Shiny, dark green leaves with silvery underside; yellow to browned in fall Requirements: Adapts to most moist soil types; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Medium to large shade tree; Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Tolerates wet locations. -
Quercus Lyrata - Overcup Oak
Overcup Oak Quercus lyrata Plant Type: Deciduous broadleaf medium to large tree Habit: Upright; short trunk, rounded crown Mature Size: 45’-60’ tall; 40'-60’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 5-9 Foliage: Dark green leaves; blooms March to April with yellow catkins (male) / red spikes (female) Requirements: Adapts to most moist soil types; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Medium to large shade tree. Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Tolerates clay soil and wet locations. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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 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. -
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. -
Salix Pebdulina Blanda - Wisconsin Weeping Willow
Wisconsin Weeping Willow Salix pendulina blanda Plant Type: Deciduous broadleaf, medium to large tree Habit: Arching, weeping Mature Size: 30’-40’ tall; 30’-40’ wide Growth Rate: Fast Zones: 4-7 Foliage: Cascading branches of narrow leaves; yellow in fall Requirements: Adapts to most moist soil types; full sun to part shade Landscape Characteristics: Large shade tree. Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Tolerates wet locations and urban pollutants. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Ulmus Americana "Princeton" - Princeton Elm
Princeton Elm Ulmus americana "Princeton" Plant Type: Deciduous broadleaf large tree Habit: Upright; straight trunk; vase shape Mature Size: 50’-75’ tall; 30’-50’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 3-9 Foliage: Dark green, ovate leaves; yellow in fall Requirements: Adapts to most moist soil types; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Large native American shade tree. Residential and commercial. Excellent choice for lawn, shade or street tree. Excellent resistance to Dutch elm disease. Tolerates urban pollutants. -
Ulmus Americana "Valley Forge" - American "Valley Forge" Elm
America "Valley Forge" Elm Ulmus americana "Valley Forge" Plant Type: Deciduous broadleaf large tree Habit: Vase shaped; sweeping, symmetrical branches Mature Size: 60’-70’ tall; 50’-60’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 5-9 Foliage: Medium green, narrow leaves; yellow in fall Requirements: Adapts to most moist soil types; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Large shade tree. Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Shade tree, street tree, rain garden. Excellent resistance to Dutch elm disease. Tolerates urban pollution, coastal conditions, drought and poor soil conditions. -
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. -
Ulmus Parvifolia "Emer II Allee" - Allee Elm
Allee Elm Ulmus parvifolia "Emer II Allee" Plant Type: Deciduous broadleaf large tree Habit: Upright; straight trunk; rounded canopy with arching branches Mature Size: 60’-70’ tall; 35’-55’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Zones: 4-9 Foliage: Bright green, ovate leaves with serrate margins; bright yellow in fall Requirements: Adapts to most moist soil types; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Large native American shade tree. Residential and commercial. Excellent choice for lawn, shade or street tree. Excellent resistance to Dutch elm disease, elm leaf beetles and Japanese beetles. Tolerates urban pollutants. -
Ulmus Parvifolia "Everclear" BSNUPF - Everclear Lacebark Elm
Everclear Lacebark Elm Ulmus parvifolia "Everclear" BSNUPF Plant Type: Deciduous broadleaf large tree Habit: Upright; tight & narrow; grows taller than wide Mature Size: 40’ tall; 25’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 5-9 Foliage: Small, tough, dark green; yellow to yellow-brown in fall Requirements: Adapts to most soil types; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Large shade tree. Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Excellent street tree. Exfoliating patchwork of colored bark. Tough urban tree; tolerates heat, drought, salt spray and urban pollutants.
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