american persimmon Creating Canopy 2019 Diospyros virginiana unusual fruit tree (native) height at maturity: feet spread at maturity: feet

Transcription

1 unusual fruit tree (native) height at maturity: feet spread at maturity: feet growth rate: slow-medium light requirement: full/partial sun soil: dry-to-medium, well-drained soil characteristics: leaves can be used to make teas; fruit ripens after winter frost seasonal interest: distinctive thick, dark grey bark in winter american persimmon Diospyros virginiana wildlife value: attracts songbirds and butterflies. Special value to honeybees (beneficial insects).

2 fruit tree height at maturity: feet spread at maturity: feet growth rate: medium light requirement: full/partial sun characteristics: self-pollinating; apple trees require frequent maintenance apple seasonal interest: pinkish-white flowers in early spring

3 small flowering tree (native, cultivar) height at maturity: feet spread at maturity: feet growth rate: medium light requirement: full sun/light shade characteristics: dark green leaves, whitish beneath flowering dogwood Cornus floridia seasonal interest: pink or white flowers in May/ June wildlife value: attracts songbirds and butterflies. Special value to native bees (beneficial insects)

4 fruit tree height at maturity: feet spread at maturity: feet growth rate: medium light requirement: full/partial sun characteristics: self-pollinating fig seasonal interest: fruit in mid-july to late August.

5 unusual fruit tree height at maturity: feet spread at maturity: feet growth rate: fast light requirement: full/partial sun fuyu persimmon characteristics: self-pollinating; fruit is nonastringent, medium-sized, with a sweet, mild flavor seasonal interest: harvest fruit in September-October

6 large shade tree (native) height at maturity: feet spread at maturity: feet growth rate: slow-medium light requirement: full sun characteristics: greenish-white flowers appear in late spring kentucky coffeetree gymnocladus dioicus other: Native Americans roasted and ground the seeds to brew a coffee-like beverage wildlife value: attracts songbirds and native bees

7 fruit tree height at maturity: feet spread at maturity: 8-12 feet growth rate: medium light requirement: full/partial sun characteristics: freestone peach with yellow, firm, sweet flesh loring peach seasonal interest: harvest in mid-late July

8 fruit and small flowering tree height at maturity: feet spread at maturity: feet growth rate: medium light requirement: full sun soil: well-drained loamy soil characteristics: self-pollinating; edible tart red fruits 1/4-1/2 inch long montmorency cherry Prunus cerasus seasonal interest: showy white flowers in spring; produces sour cherries

9 large shade tree (native) height at maturity: feet spread at maturity: feet growth rate: slow-medium light requirement: full sun seasonal interest: Red flowers before leaves appear in early spring, winged samaras, reddish stems with red fall color. red maple Acer rubrum wildlife value: attracts songbirds and butterflies. Special value to native bees (beneficial insects).

10 small flowering tree (native) height at maturity: feet spread at maturity: feet growth rate: fast light requirement: full/partial sun characteristics: dark green heart-shaped leaves redbud Cercis canadensis seasonal interest: early spring rosy pea-shaped edible flowers wildlife value: attracts songbirds and butterflies. Special value to native bees and beneficial insects.

11 large shade tree (native) height at maturity: feet spread at maturity: feet growth rate: fast light requirement: full/partial sun soil: moist to wet soil characteristics: papery, peeling bark seasonal interest: yellow leaves in fall; green toothed leaves river birch Betula nigra wildlife value: attracts songbirds and butterflies

12 medium flowering tree (native) height at maturity: feet spread at maturity: feet growth rate: medium light requirement: full sun soil: acidic, loamy, moist, sandy, well-drained and clay soils sourwood oxydendrum arboreum seasonal interest: dark green oblong leaves that turn crimson, purplish-red and yellow in the fall. Showy fragrant flowers in early summer. wildlife value: attracts songbirds. Special value to honeybees (beneficial insects)

13 fruit and small flowering tree height at maturity: feet spread at maturity: feet growth rate: medium light requirement: full sun characteristics: self-pollinating sweetheart cherry seasonal interest: heart-shaped abundant sweet fruit that can be eaten fresh

14 large shade tree (native) height at maturity: feet spread at maturity: feet growth rate: slow-medium light requirement: full sun/partial shade soil: deep, well-drained, acidic to slightly alkaline soil sugar maple acer saccharum seasonal interest: Develops a dense crown, offering great shade. Fall leaves turn yellow, burnt orange and red wildlife value: attracts songbirds and butterflies. Special value to honeybees (beneficial insects)

15 large shade tree (native) height at maturity: feet spread at maturity: feet growth rate: slow-medium light requirement: full sun soil: moist, acidic soil; good for wet areas seasonal interest: glossy green leaves that turn yellow-brown and red in fall; flaky, greyish-brown bark wildlife value: attracts songbirds and butterflies. Oaks support more native species of beneficial insects than any other tree swamp white oak Quercus bicolor

16 large shade tree (native) height at maturity: feet spread at maturity: feet growth rate: slow-medium light requirement: full sun characteristics: gumball fruits in the fall; tends to hold leaves through the winter seasonal interest: green, deep lobed leaves sweet gum Liquidambar stryaciflua wildlife value: attracts songbirds and butterflies

17 large shade tree (native) height at maturity: feet spread at maturity: feet growth rate: fast light requirement: sun or shade soil: moist characteristics: large, 3-8 inch long, semi-star shaped leaves seasonal interest: golden leaves in autumn and a cone-like fruit tulip poplar Liriodendron tulipifera wildlife value: favorite nesting tree for songbirds; may attract hummingbirds and butterflies

18 small flowering tree (native) height at maturity: feet spread at maturity: feet growth rate: fast light requirement: full/partial sun characteristics: lustrous green leaves, small blue fruits seasonal interest: fragrant, white fleecy flowers white fringe tree Chionanthus virginicus wildlife value: attracts songbirds

19 large shade tree (native) height at maturity: feet spread at maturity: feet growth rate: medium light requirement: full sun soil: moist, acidic soil seasonal interest: Features spear-shaped leaves with a tiny bristle at tip. Leaves change to yellow-brown; acorns, in fall willow oak Quercus phellos wildlife value: attracts songbirds and butterflies. Oaks support more native species of beneficial insects than any other tree

20 medium flowering tree (native) height at maturity: feet spread at maturity: feet growth rate: slow-medium light requirement: full sun soil: medium moisture, well-drained soil yellowwood cladrastis kentukea characteristics: intensely fragrant, wisteria-like, pink flowers in late spring seasonal interest: autumn seed pods and yellow color wildlife value: attracts songbirds. Special value to honeybees (beneficial insects)