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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. -
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. -
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. -
Lagerstroemia Indica "Sarah's Favorite" - Sarah's Favorite Crape Myrtle
Sarah's Favorite Crape Myrtle Lagerstroemia indica "Sarah's Favorite" Plant Type: Deciduous, summer flowering medium Tree Habit: Multi-stemmed, vase shaped Mature Size: 15’-25’ tall; 15’-20' wide Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Zones: 6-10 Foliage: Medium green; orange-red in fall Flower: Long white panicles bloom profusely in summer Requirements: Acidic, well drained, moist soil; full sun; moderate drought tolerance. Pollution and salt tolerant. Landscape Characteristics: Lovely long blooming summer flowering tree. Nice exfoliating bark. Residential and commercial use. -
Ilex X Attenuatta - "Savannah" Holly
"Savannah" Holly Illex x atenuatta Plant Type: Broadleaf evergreen Habit: Narrow, columnar to open pyramidal form Mature Size: 10’-20’ tall; 8’-15’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate to rapid Zones: 6-9 Foliage: Spiny, dull, dark green leaves with wavy margins; accented in fall and winter with heavy clusters of red berries Requirements: Acidic, well drained, medium moisture; full sun to part shade Landscape Characteristics: Used as hedge or screen. Best fruit production occurs in full sun but plants appreciate some part afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Best sited in locations protected from cold winter winds. Prune in winter if needed. Avoid poorly drained soils. -
Acer Rubrum – "HOSR" "Summer Red" Red Maple
"HOSR" "Summer Red" Red Maple Acer rubrum "Summer Red" Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, large tree Habit: Upright, oval, rounded Mature Size: 35’-40′ tall; 20’-25′ wide Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Zones: 4-9 Foliage: Emerges burgundy-red; glossy dark green in summer; yellow, orange, purple in fall Requirements: Slightly acidic, well-drained soil, tolerates light shade and drought Landscape Characteristics: Large specimen or shade tree, nice when planted in groups. Best growth and color in full sun. Moderate tolerant once established. Low salt tolerance. -
Ilex X "Mary Nell" - "Mary Nell" Holly
"Mary Nell" Holly Illex x "Mary Nell" Plant Type: Evergreen large shrub/tree Habit: Very dense, upright, pyramidal Mature Size: 15' tall; 8' wide Growth Rate: Slow Zones: 6b-9 Foliage: Spiny oval leaves, emerge light green; mature to glossy green year-round Requirements: Acidic, well drained, moist soil; full sun Landscape Characteristics: A very dense, upright, pyramidal holly; some drought resistance once established. Works well as a hedge or screening for privacy. Brilliant red fruit in winter attracts wildlife. Benefits from sheltered location away from urban air pollution. -
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. -
Betula nigra "Cully Heritage" – "Cully Heritage" River Birch
"Cully Heritage" River Birch Betula nigra "Cully Heritage" Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, medium/large tree Habit: Upright, open oval. May be multi-stemmed Mature Size: 35-40’ tall; 25-30’ 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 clay soil, wet locations and urban environments. Low tolerance to drought and salt. Landscape Characteristics: Specimen tree. Lawns, parks, buffer areas. Mature bark exfoliating in large papery sheets provides winter interest. Attracts songbirds. -
Amelanchier – "Autumn Brilliance" Serviceberry
"Autumn Brilliance" Serviceberry Amelanchier Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, multi-trunk small flowering tree Habit: Upright, pyramidal canopy Mature Size: 15-20’ tall; 15-20’ wide Growth Rate: Slow Zones: 4-7b Foliage: Young purplish leaves; medium green in summer; red and yellow in the fall Flower: Pink buds become large clusters of white flowers in spring. Requirements: Adaptable to most soil, full sun to light shade Landscape Characteristics: Residential street tree or naturalizing. Showy white flowers in spring, berries attract wildlife. Moderate tolerance to drought and salt. -
Acer Rubrum – "Red Sunset" Red Maple
"Red Sunset" Red Maple Acer rubrum "Red Sunset" Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, large tree Habit: Upright, pyramidal to rounded canopy Mature Size: 45′-50′ tall; 35′-40′ wide Growth Rate: Medium to Fast Zones: 4-7 Foliage: Glossy green leaves in the summer turn orange-red to brilliant red in the fall. Winter buds, clusters of small winter/spring flowers, leaf stems, twigs, and winged summer fruits are all shades of red. Requirements: Slightly acidic, well-drained soil, full sun to part shade Landscape Characteristics: Excellent large shade tree. Spectacular fall color. Tolerates wet soil making it an excellent choice for a rain garden. Adaptable to wide range of climates. Low salt tolerance.
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