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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. -
Prunus "Okame" - Taiwan Cherry
Prunus "Okame" Taiwan Cherry Plant Type: Deciduous flowering small tree Habit: Upright; rounded crown Mature Size: 15’-25’ tall; 15’-25’ wide Growth Rate: Slow Zones: 6-8 Foliage: Dark green in summer; bronze to bright orange and red in fall Flower: Showy fragrant pink flowers bloom March-April Requirements: Adapts to most soil types; full sun to light shade Landscape Characteristics: Small deciduous spring flowering tree. Specimen tree or plant in small groups. Good selection for garden beds, lawns, streets, parks or other public areas. Residential, coastal, urban and commercial landscapes. -
Lagerstroemia Indica "Zuni" - Zuni Crape Myrtle
Zuni Crape Myrtle Lagerstroemia indica "Zuni" Plant Type: Deciduous, summer flowering medium Tree Habit: Multi-stemmed, vase shaped Mature Size: 9’-12’ tall; 8’-10’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 6-10 Foliage: Medium green; orange, red, maroon in fall Flower: Dark lavender-violet, 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. Lovely specimen tree. Handsome exfoliating bark. Salt tolerant. -
Crupressocyparis Leylandii – "Leyland" Cypress
"Leyland" Cypress Crupressocyparis leylandii Plant Type: Evergreen conifer, large shrub Habit: Wide, dense pyramidal Mature Size: 60’-70’ tall; 15’-25’ wide Growth Rate: Fast (24-36″ per year) Zones: 6-10 Foliage: dark green flat sprays of soft needles, densely packed Requirements: Tolerates most soils, full sun Landscape Characteristics: Great for privacy borders and windbreaks in residential as well as commercial landscapes. Suitable for coastal landscapes. Year-round interest. Moderate tolerance for drought and moderate salt tolerance. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Ulmus Parvifolia - Lacebark "Dynasty" Elm
Chinese Lacebark "Dynasty" Elm Ulmus parvifolia Plant Type: Deciduous broadleaf medium tree Habit: Upright; rounded vase shape; pendulous branches; irregular outline Mature Size: 20’-30’’ tall; 20’-30’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Zones: 5b-10a Foliage: Medium green, oval serrated leaves; yellow to yellow-brown in fall Requirements: Adapts to most moist soil types; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Large shade tree. Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Moderately drought and salt tolerant. -
Loropetalum Chinenese F. Rubrum - Zhuzhou Fuchsia Fringe Flower
Zhuzhou Fuchsia Fringe Flower Loropetalum Chinense f. rubrum 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. -
Quercus Phellos - Willow Oak
Willow Oak Quercus phellos Plant Type: Deciduous broadleaf, large tree Habit: Upright; pyramidal becomes rounded when mature Mature Size: 40’-75’ tall; 25’-50’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 5-9 Foliage: Medium green, narrow leaves; yellow to brown in fall Requirements: Adapts to most moist soil; light shade to full sun Landscape Characteristics: Large shade tree. Residential and commercial landscapes. Excellent choice for parking lots, parks, streets and medians. Tolerates wet locations and urban pollutants. -
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.