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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. -
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. -
Lagerstroemia Indica "Tuskegee" - Tuskegee Crape Myrtle
Tuskegee Crape Myrtle Lagerstroemia indica "Tuskegee" 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: Medium green; red-yellow in fall Flower: Dark magenta pink, long panicles bloom in summer Requirements: Acidic, well drained, moist soil; full sun; moderate drought tolerance Landscape Characteristics: Lovely long blooming summer flowering tree. Residential and commercial use. Lawns, patios, parking lot medians, parks, street trees. Salt tolerant. -
Lagerstroemia Indica "Catawba" - Catawba Crape Myrtle
Catawba Crape Myrtle Lagerstroemia indica "Catawba" Plant Type: Deciduous, summer flowering medium tree Habit: Multi-stemmed, vase shaped Mature Size: 10’-15′ tall; 8’-14′ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 6-9 Foliage: Bronze in spring, bright green in summer, vibrant orange-red in fall Flower: Rich purple long panicles bloom profusely in summer Requirements: Acidic, well drained, moist soil; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Lovely long blooming summer flowering tree. Residential and commercial use. Lawns, patios, parking lot medians, parks, street trees. Moderate salt and drought tolerance. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Cladrastis Kentuka – American Yellowwood
American Yellowwood Cladrastis Kentuka Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, large spring flowering tree Habit: Upright, rounded, irregular Mature Size: 40’-50’ tall; 20’-50’ wide Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Zones: 3-8 Foliage: Compound leaves light to medium green; yellow-green to clear yellow in fall Flower: White 6”-12” panicles bloom in early spring Requirements: Well drained, moist soil, full sun Landscape Characteristics: Specimen or accent spring flowering tree, great for residential lawns or commercial landscapes. Very adaptable to most soil ph conditions as long as it is well drained. Moderately tolerant of drought and low tolerance to salt. -
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. -
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. -
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.
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