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Myrica cerifera - Wax Myrtle
Wax Myrtle Myrica cerifera 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. -
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. -
Magnolia x 'Jane' - Jane Magnolia
Jane Magnolia Magnolia x '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 stellata 'Royal Star' - Star Magnolia
Star Magnolia Magnolia stellata '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. -
Magnolia grandiflora 'Lil Gem' - Little Gem Magnolia
Little Gem Magnolia Magnolia grandiflora 'Lil 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 '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 '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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
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