white fringetree Creating Canopy 2017 Chionanthus virginicus small flowering tree Height at Maturity: feet Spread at Maturity: feet

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1 white fringetree Chionanthus virginicus small flowering tree Height at Maturity: feet Spread at Maturity: feet Growth Rate: Fast Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade Soil: Moist, well-drained soil Seasonal interest: Fragrant, white fleecy flowers Characteristics: Lustrous green leaves, small blue fruits

2 eastern redbud Cercis canadensis small flowering tree Height at Maturity: feet Spread at Maturity: feet Growth Rate: Fast Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade Soil: Moist, well-drained soil Seasonal interest: Early spring rosy pea-shaped edible flowers before leaves appear Characteristics: Dark green heart-shaped leaves

3 Persian Ironwood Parrotia persica small shade tree Height at Maturity: feet Spread at Maturity: feet Growth Rate: Medium Light Requirement: Full Sun; Tolerates Light Shade Soil: average, slightly acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soil Characteristics: Bark of mature trees exfoliates to show green, white or tan patches Seasonal interest: Oval, reddish-purple leaves in spring turn to dark green in summer

4 hornbeam Carpinus caroliniana small shade tree Height at Maturity: feet Spread at Maturity: feet Growth Rate: Slow Light Requirement: Partial Shade to Full Shade Soil: Moist, rich soil Seasonal interest: Papery winged fruits in late spring; yellow, orange, and red leaves in fall Characteristics: Smooth bluegrey sinuous bark

5 swamp white oak Quercus bicolor large shade tree Height at Maturity: feet Spread at Maturity: feet Growth Rate: Slow-Medium Light Requirement: Full Sun Soil: Moist, acidic soil, good for planting in wet areas Seasonal interest: Yellow brown to red leaves, as well as acorns, in fall Characteristics: Glossy green leaves; Flaky, grayish brown bark.

6 American linden Tilia americana large shade tree Height at Maturity: feet Spread at Maturity: feet Growth Rate: Medium Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade Soil: Average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates some drought. Seasonal interest: Winter twigs and buds are sometimes tinged with red. Characteristics: Generally intolerant of air pollution and urban conditions.

7 river birch Betula nigra large shade tree Height at Maturity: feet Spread at Maturity: feet Growth Rate: Fast Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade Soil: Moist to wet soil Seasonal interest: Yellow leaves in fall; green toothed leaves Characteristics: Papery, peeling bark Additional Information: Most culturally adaptable and heattolerant of the birches

8 tulip poplar Liriodendron tulipifera large shade tree Height at Maturity: feet Spread at Maturity: feet Growth Rate: Fast, up to 4 feet per year Light Requirement: Sun or Shade Soil: Moist Characteristics: Large, 3-8 inch long, semi-star shaped leaves Seasonal interest: Orange and green tulip-shaped flowers in spring; golden yellow leaves in autumn and a cone-like fruit

9 red cedar juniperus virginiana needled evergreen tree Height at Maturity: feet Spread at Maturity: 8-25 feet Growth Rate: Medium Light Requirement: Full Sun Soil: Average, dry to moist, welldrained soils Seasonal interest: Dark blue green scale-like foliage; may turn brown-green in winter. Small blue cones that look like berries. Characteristics: Gray to reddish-brown bark exfoliates in thin shreddy strips on mature trees.

10 white pine Pinus strobus needled evergreen tree Height at Maturity: feet Spread at Maturity: feet Growth Rate: Fast Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade Soil: Average, medium moisture, well-drained soil Seasonal interest: Bluish green needles are soft to the touch and appear in bundles of five. Additional Information: Site in areas with adequate space to accommodate future growth.

11 pagoda dogwood Cornus alternifolia small flowering tree Height at Maturity: feet Spread at Maturity: feet Growth Rate: Medium, in/yr Light Requirement: Full Sun to Light Shade Soil: Moist, well-drained soil Characteristics: Dark green leaves, whitish beneath Seasonal interest: White flowers in May and June; purple/black fruit ripens in July

12 Cherokee Brave dogwood Cornus florida cherokee brave small flowering tree Height at Maturity: 20 feet Spread at Maturity: 20+ feet Growth Rate: Slowly at first Light Requirement: Partial Shade Soil: Moist, well-drained soil Seasonal interest: Wide, showy red flowers in spring; Shiny red fruit in fall cultivar

13 Cherokee Princess dogwood Cornus florida cherokee princess small flowering tree Height at Maturity: 20 feet Spread at Maturity: 20+ feet Growth Rate: Slowly at first Light Requirement: Partial Shade Soil: Moist, well-drained soil Seasonal interest: Wide, showy white flowers in spring; Shiny red fruit in fall cultivar

14 Brown Turkey fig Ficus carica Brown Turkey fruit tree (self-pollinating) Height at Maturity: feet Spread at Maturity: feet Growth Rate: Medium, 1-2 ft/yr Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade Soil: Moist, well-drained soil Characteristics: Large, lobed leaves; smooth, silvery bark Fruit: Edible purplish-brown fleshy fruit in summer Additional Information: Requires some pruning

15 Magnolia fig Ficus carica Magnolia fruit tree (self-pollinating) Height at Maturity: feet Spread at Maturity: feet Growth Rate: Medium, 1-2 ft/yr Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade Soil: Moist well-drained soil Characteristics: Large, lobed leaves are rough dark green above and smooth light green beneath Fruit: Mid-July to Late August; medium to large fig has a bronzy yellow skin, amber colored flesh, and rich flavor. Most popular fig for canning and preserves.

16 cherry Stella Prunus avium Stella fruit tree (self-pollinating) Height at Maturity: feet Spread at Maturity: feet Growth Rate: Medium Light Requirement: Full Sun Soil: Well-drained soil Seasonal interest: Heart-shaped abundant fruit that can be eaten fresh Additional Information: Requires some pruning after several years

17 Fuji apple Malus domestica Fuji fruit tree (self-pollinating) Height at Maturity: feet Spread at Maturity: feet Growth Rate: Medium, 1-2 ft/yr Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade Soil: Moist, well-drained soil Fruit: Mild, sweet flavor. Best for applesauce and eating out of hand??? Seasonal Interest: Pinkish-white flowers in early spring Additional Information: Apple trees require frequent pruning and other maintenance. Two green thumbs required!

18 Redhaven Peach Prunus persica Redhaven fruit tree (self-pollinating) Height at Maturity: feet Spread at Maturity: feet Growth Rate: Medium Light Requirement: Full Sun Soil: Moist, well-drained soil Fruit: Good for eating fresh, nearly fuzzless Seasonal Interest: Showy pink flowers in spring Additional Information: Special care may be needed against pests

19 Persimmon Diospyros virginiana unusual fruit tree Height at Maturity: feet Spread at Maturity: feet Growth Rate: Slow-Medium Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade Soil: Dry to medium, well-drained soils Seasonal interest: In winter, is distinctive with a thick, dark gray bark that is broken into rectangular blocks Additional Information: Persimmon leaves can be used to make teas. Fruit is edible, but doesn t ripen until after winter frost.