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Betula nigra – "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 ginnala – "Flame" Maple Multi-Stem
"Flame" Maple Multi-Stem Acer ginnala "Flame" Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, small tree Habit: Spreading branches; rounded, low, layered look Mature Size: 15’-20′ tall; 15’-20′ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 5-9 Foliage: New growth green/yellow; medium green in summer; bronze to red-purple in fall Requirements: Slightly acidic, well-drained soil Landscape Characteristics: Small specimen tree, nice addition to planter beds and street medians. Very adaptable for small spaces. Moderate drought tolerance, low salt tolerance. -
Styrax Japonicus - Japanese Snowbell
Japanese Snowbell Styrax japonicus Plant Type: Deciduous, flowering, small tree Habit: Compact; horizontal branching; rounded crown Mature Size: 20’-30’ tall; 15’-20’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 5-9 Foliage: Ovate, glossy, medium to deep green leaves; yellow to red in fall Flower: Pendulous clusters of white, bell-shaped, fragrant flowers bloom May to June Requirements: Well drained, acidic, moist soil; full sun to part shade Landscape Characteristics: Lawn specimen, woodland gardens, shrub borders. Container tree. Excellent choice near patios or in mixed beds. Moderate drought and salt tolerance. -
Quercus Virginiana - Live Oak
Live Oak Quercus virginiana Plant Type: Evergreen broadleaf, long lived, large tree Habit: Short trunk; spreading, open crown Mature Size: 40’-75’ tall; 25’-50’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 8-10 Foliage: Medium green, narrow leaves; yellow to brown in fall Requirements: Adapts to most moist soil types; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Coastal, large plantation tree. Large shade tree. Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Rain garden selection. Tolerates wet locations. Salt tolerant. -
Quercus Rubra - Red Oak
Red Oak Quercus rubra Plant Type: Deciduous broadleaf large tree Habit: Upright; round, dense, symmetrical crown Mature Size: 60’-7’ tall; 50’-60’ wide Growth Rate: Fast Zones: 5-8a Foliage: Medium green, toothed, lobed leaves; yellow to yellow-brown in fall Requirements: Acidic, moist, fertile soil; full sun, tolerates light shade Landscape Characteristics: Large shade tree; Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Excellent choice for parking lots, parks, streets and medians. Tolerates drought and urban pollutants. -
Lagerstroemia Indica "Whit II" - Dynamite Crape Myrtle
Dynamite Crape Myrtle Lagerstroemia indica "Whit II" Plant Type: Deciduous, summer flowering medium tree Habit: Multi-stemmed, vase shaped Mature Size: 15′-20’ tall; 15’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 6-10 Foliage: Bright green in summer; vibrant orange-red in fall Flower: Deep red 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 salt and drought tolerance. -
Ilex Opaca - "Greenleaf" American Holly
"Greenleaf" American Holly Illex opaca Plant Type: Evergreen large shrub/tree Habit: Upright, pyramidal Mature Size: 20’-25’ tall; 10’-15’ wide Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Zones: 4-9 Foliage: Spiny medium green year-round Requirements: Acidic, well drained, moist soil; part to full sun Landscape Characteristics: Used as hedge or at corners of buildings. Berry-laden boughs are typically collected at Christmas for ornamentation. Winter interest, attracts wildlife. Residential or commercial landscapes. Moderately salt tolerant. Intolerant of wet, poorly drained soil. -
Ulmus Parvifolia "Everclear" BSNUPF - Everclear Lacebark Elm
Everclear Lacebark Elm Ulmus parvifolia "Everclear" BSNUPF Plant Type: Deciduous broadleaf large tree Habit: Upright; tight & narrow; grows taller than wide Mature Size: 40’ tall; 25’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 5-9 Foliage: Small, tough, dark green; yellow to yellow-brown in fall Requirements: Adapts to most soil types; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Large shade tree. Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Excellent street tree. Exfoliating patchwork of colored bark. Tough urban tree; tolerates heat, drought, salt spray and urban pollutants. -
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. -
Cerataegus Viridus – "Winter King" Hawthorne
"Winter King" Hawthorne Crataegus viridus Plant Type: Deciduous, broadleaf, small spring flowering tree Habit: Upright, rounded vase shaped Mature Size: 10’-30’ tall; 20’-30’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 4-9 Foliage: Med. green glossy leaves; yellow-orange, red, purple in fall Flower: Small, white, round clusters bloom in spring; red fruit Requirements: Well drained, moist soil, full sun for best flowering Landscape Characteristics: Small specimen tree, great in borders, residential lawns or paired with other landscape plants. Used for screening or naturalizing. Branches have thorns so not suited near walkways or playgrounds. Moderate drought and salt tolerance. -
Ulmus Americana "Valley Forge" - American "Valley Forge" Elm
America "Valley Forge" Elm Ulmus americana "Valley Forge" Plant Type: Deciduous broadleaf large tree Habit: Vase shaped; sweeping, symmetrical branches Mature Size: 60’-70’ tall; 50’-60’ wide Growth Rate: Moderate Zones: 5-9 Foliage: Medium green, narrow leaves; yellow in fall Requirements: Adapts to most moist soil types; full sun Landscape Characteristics: Large shade tree. Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Shade tree, street tree, rain garden. Excellent resistance to Dutch elm disease. Tolerates urban pollution, coastal conditions, drought and poor soil conditions.
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