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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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 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.
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