Trees

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Burr Oak

Quercus macrocarpa
A large and impressive native tree, with a thick trunk and stout branches.
Does well in alkaline soils. Golf ball sized acorns.

Zone: 3, Height: 80', Spread: 50'
Shape: Broadly Oval, Irregular and Open
Foliage: Dark Green
Fall Color: Dull Brown

Chinkapin Oak

Quercus muehlenbergii
A durable and adaptable oak with handsome glossy foliage.
This native of the Midwest has a reputation for performing well in alkaline soil.

Zone: 5, Height: 60', Spread: 40'
Shape: Broadly Oval, Irregular and Open
Foliage: Lustrous Dark Green
Fall Color: Brown

Sawtooth Oak

Quercus acutissima
A fast growing, spreading oak wll adapted to the summer heat of the South.
It has outstanding summer foliage. Very glossy and sharply serrated leaves.

Zone: 4, Height: 50', Spread: 40'
Shape: Rounded
Foliage: Dark Green, Glossy
Fall Color: Brown

Shumard Oak

Quercus shumardii
An excellent subsitute for Pin Oak. Fast growing.

Zone: 5, Height: 60', Spread: 50'
Shape: Upright Spreading, Open, Broadly Oval
Foliage: Dark Green
Fall Color: Red

Autumn Flame Maple

Acer rubrum 'Autumn Flame'
Autumn Flame is the first Red Maple to color in the fall and one of the hardiest.
It reliably produces a brilliant red, although its color doesn't hold as long as Red Sunset,
which colors about a week later. Slower growing with smaller leaves that most,
Autumn Flame produces a very symmetrical, rounded crown.

Zone: 3, Height: 45', Spread: 35'
Shape: Dense Rounded with Spreading Branches
Foliage: Medium Green
Fall Color: Bright Green

October Glory Maple

Acer rubrum 'October Glory'
October Glory is a round headed selection which is the last cultivar to color in the fall.
Better adapted to areas with mild winters and hot summer temperatures.

Zone: 3, Height: 45', Spread: 35'
Shape: Broadly Oval to Round
Foliage: Medium Green, Glossy
Fall Color: Deep Red to Reddish Purple

Red Sunset Maple

Acer rubrum 'Franksred"
Red Sunset is the most highly rated and reliable of the Red Maple cultivars.
It's a vigorous growing tree with a strong and symmetrical branching pattern.
The foliage is very lustrous green in the summer, changing to brilliant shades
of red and orange-red in the fall.

Zone: 3, Height: 45', Spread: 35'
Shape: Upright Branching, Oval
Foliage: Dark Green, Glossy
Fall Color: Brilliant Orange-Red to Red

Shantung Maple

Acer truncatum
Reminiscent of Japanese maple but much tougher. This beautiful maple has a spreading
canopy with attractive foliage that turns spectacular red an red-orange in late fall.
Tolerates heat and alkaline soil.

Zone: 6, Height: 25', Spread: 20'
Shape: Spreading Canopy
Foliage: Glossy Green
Fall Color: Red to Red-Orange

Allee Elm

Ulmus parvifolia
Tall, upright, and arching, this cultivar's growth habit is unique aont U. Parvifolia
cultivars, being reminiscent of the grand American Elm. Its exfoliating bark creates
a mosaic of orange, tan, and gray, a beautiful sight on a mature tree.

Zone: 5, Height: 50', Spread: 40'
Shape: Upright Vase, Arching
Foliage: Medium Green, Glossy
Fall Color: Yellow-Orange to Rust Red

Bosque Elm

Ulmus parvifolia
Upright, oval form with a central leader and uniform secondary branching.
Lustrous dark green leaves turn golden yellow in autumn. Bark exfoliates in
shades of gray, orange-brown, and green when trunk approaches 3" in diameter.
Excellent heat and drought tolerance.

Zone: 5, Height: 60', Spread: 40'
Shape: Upright Oval
Foliage: Dark Green
Fall Color: Golden Yellow

Lace Bark Elm

Lumus parvifolia
A native to China, it has a distinctive patterned bark that gives the tree its name.
It often fairs better in old age that the American elm. The Lace Bark is easy to care
for and is a striking yard or street tree.

Zone: 4, Height: 40' - 50', Spread: 40' - 50'
Shape: Upright Oval
Foliage: Dark Green
Fall Color: Yellow

Magnifica Hackberry

Celtis occidentalis
The Hackberry tree, is a superior tree that withstands heat, drought, wind, and alkaline soils.
The Hackberry is tall, and has similar spread, with ascending arching branches, and some
drooping branches. Hackberry trees have a large spreading crown with red-orange fruit in the fall.

Zone: 3, Height: 60', Spread: 40'
Shape: Broad Top With Ascending Branches
Foliage: Light Green
Fall Color: Pale Yellow

Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum
Native to wetlands of the South, the Bald Cypress is also surprisingly tolerant of dry soils.
A deciduous conifer, it has done well in urban street plantings. Fern-like tree.

Zone: 4, Height: 65', Spread: 40'
Shape: Pyramidal
Foliage: Medium Green
Fall Color: Coppery Bronze

Columbia Planetree

Platanus x acerifolia
Reputed to be more resistant to anthracnose than other species.
The naturally shedding bark creates a dappled brown and cream pattern
that accentuates sunlight filtering through the foliage. This is a popular
tree for malls, parks and shopping centers.

Zone: 3, Height: 100', Spread: 80'
Shape: Broadly Pyramidal
Foliage: Lustrous Green
Fall Color: Brilliant Orange-Crimson

Chinese Pistachio

Pistacia chinensis
Desirable ornamental tree with attractive, umbrella-like crown.
Lustrous green leaves turn a brilliant orange-crimson in the fall.
Extremely tough, small tree.

Zone: 6, Height: 30 - 40', Spread: 25 - 35'
Shape: Umbrella Like
Foliage: Lustrous Green
Fall Color: Brilliant Orange-Crimson

Crabapple "Purple Prince"

Malus 'Purple Prince'
An outstanding rosy bloom crab. The purple-bronze foliage and bright flowers
rival Liset, but Purple Prince does not suffer from stem splitting and is faster growing.
This is probably the best purple foliaged crab for growers.

Zone: 4, Height: 20', Spread: 20'
Shape: Rounded
Foliage: Purple
Fall Color: Bronze-Green
Fruit: Large and Numerous

Crabapple "Royalty"

Malus 'Royalty'
Perhaps the finest purple leaf flowering crab to challenge the purple leaf flowering plums. Flowers are almost the same color as the leaves.

Zone: 4, Height: 15', Spread: 15'
Shape: Upright, Rounded
Foliage: Purple, Glossy
Flower: Purple to Crimson
Fruit: Small and Few

Crabapple "Snowdrift"

Malus 'Snowdrift'
One of the most popular crabapples. The crown is very uniform and symmetrical, making it one of the more formal looking crabapples.

Zone: 4, Height: 20', Spread: 20'
Shape: Upright, Spreading, Rounded, Dense
Foliage: Green, Glossy
Flower: White
Fruit: Small and Few

Crabapple "Spring Snow"

Malus 'Spring Snow'
Featuring pure white flowers but no fruit, this is the crabapple to use in locations
such as patios and courtyards where fruit would be objectionable.
It flowers well on an annual basis.

Zone: 4, Height: 25', Spread: 22'
Shape: Dense Oval
Foliage: Medium Green
Flower: White
Fruit: None

Crapemyrtle

Lagerstroemia indica
A deciduous shrub or tree. Cultivated for the conical, brightly colored
panicles of flowers, with characteristics crinkled petals.

Zone: 7, Height: 12 - 20', Spread: 4 - 10'
Shape: Vase
Foliage: Dark Green
Flower: Bright Pink or Red

Foster Holly

Ilx attenuata 'Fosteri'
An excellent evergreen for use as a hedge, accent tree or screen.
Glossy, dark green leaves with white spring flowers.

Zone: 6, Height: 80', Spread: 40'
Shape: Upright, Pyrimidal
Foliage: Glossy, Dark Green
Flower: White
Fruit: Red Berries

Loblolly Pine

Pinus taeda
One of our most common pine trees. The trunks of Loblolly Pines can be up to
three feet wide. The bark is thick, scaly, and dark grey. Disease resistant.

Zone: 6, Height: 80', Spread: 40'
Shape: Upright, Pyramidal
Foliage: Dark Green
Fall Color: Dark Green

Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora
A large evergreen tree, good for screening.

Zone: 4, Height: 50', Spread 40'
Shape: Rounded, Low Branched
Foliage: Green
Fall Color: Yellow-Green
Flower: Large, White with Pink Blush

Nellie R. Shephens Holly

Ilex 'Nelli R. Stevens'
Good screen plant, also suitable as small tree. Evergreen.

Zone: 7, Height: 20', Spread: 10 - 15'
Shape: Conical Shaped
Folilage: Green
Fall Color: Green
Fruit: Red Berries