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Ilex Opaca - "Greenleaf" American Holly
"Greenleaf" American Holly Illex opaca Plant Type: Evergreen large shrub/tree Habit: Upright, pyramidal Mature Size: 20’-25’ tall; 10’-15’ wide Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Zones: 4-9 Foliage: Spiny medium green year-round Requirements: Acidic, well drained, moist soil; part to full sun Landscape Characteristics: Used as hedge or at corners of buildings. Berry-laden boughs are typically collected at Christmas for ornamentation. Winter interest, attracts wildlife. Residential or commercial landscapes. Moderately salt tolerant. Intolerant of wet, poorly drained soil. -
Lagerstroemia Indica "Whit II" - Dynamite Crape Myrtle
Dynamite Crape Myrtle Lagerstroemia indica "Whit II" Plant Type: Deciduous, summer flowering medium tree Habit: Multi-stemmed, vase shaped Mature Size: 15′-20’ tall; 15’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 6-10 Foliage: Bright green in summer; vibrant orange-red in fall Flower: Deep red 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 salt and drought 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. -
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. -
Cercis canadensis – "Forest Pansy" Redbud
"Forest Pansy" Redbud Cercis canadensis 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. -
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. -
Lagerstroemia Indica "Natchez" - Natchez Crape Myrtle
Natchez Crape Myrtle Lagerstroemia indica "Natchez" Plant Type: Deciduous, summer flowering medium Tree Habit: Multi-stemmed, vase shaped Mature Size: 15′-25’ tall; 15’-20’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 6-10 Foliage: Glossy dark green; vibrant red-yellow in fall Flower: Pure white, long panicles bloom profusely in summer Requirements: Acidic, well drained, moist soil; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Lovely long blooming summer flowering tree. Smooth peeling cinnamon bark peels to a light gray. Residential and commercial use. Moderate salt and drought tolerance. -
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. -
Ginkgo Biloba - Ginkgo "Autumn Gold" Maidenhair Tree
"Autumn Gold" Ginkgo - Maidenhair Tree Ginkgo biloba Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, large tree Habit: Symmetrical, broadly spreading canopy Mature Size: 45’-50’ tall; 25’-30’ wide Growth Rate: Fast Zones: 3-8 Foliage: Fan shaped; medium green leaves; uniform golden yellow in fall Requirements: Tolerates most soils, full sun Landscape Characteristics: Large specimen shade tree, great in residential lawns or commercial landscapes. Nice street tree with high canopy. Highly adaptable to a variety of conditions including urban pollutants and coastal salt. Moderate to high tolerance for deer, clay soil and drought. Moderate salt tolerance. Male cultivar does not bear foul smelling fruit. -
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. -
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.
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