CITY OF CHARLOTTE MASTER TREE LIST FOR CITY RIGHT-OF-WAYS Last revised 8-26-09
These trees are approved for planting under utility wires PICTURE SPECIES GROWTH ADVANTAGES USE AND LIMITATION Crabapple (Adirondack) Malus Adirondack 18 16 Slow to moderate growth Narrow obovate, upright branched growth; leathery dark green leaves; dark carmine buds turn lighter red and open to white flowers; fruit. Moderately resistant to most pests and common diseases. Crabapple (Candymint) Malus Sargentii Candymint Crabapple (Golden Raindrops Malus transitoria Schmidtcutleaf 8-10 12-15 20 Weight 15 Medium Foliage starts out dark maroon and leaves fade to green with veins and stems a reddish hue. Early spring buds start a deep carmine red, fading to a full pink as they open; dark maroon fruits. Vase shaped tree with deeply cut, finely textured leaves; turn bright yellow-orange, slightly purple and red in fall. White star like flowers with bright yellow centers, followed by tiny golden yellow fruit in spring. Prefers full sun; well drained, loamy soils. Moderate resistance to Japanese beetle; disease resistant.
Crabapple (Prairie Fire) Malus Prairie Fire 15-20 Rounded form; purple, shiny bark; purple leaves; dark purplish-red flowers. Crabapple (Purple Prince) Malus purple prince Crabapple (Snowdrift) Malus Snowdrift 18-20 18-20 Medium 15-20 15-20 Medium Leaves emerge purple then turn bronze-green; insignificant fall color. Maroon fruits. Prefers full sun, well drained soil. Primarily disease resistant. Flowering, rounded shape. Requires little shaping/ pruning. Tolerant of scab. Moderately susceptible to fire blight. Crabapple (Sargent) Malus sargentii 6-10 6-12 Slow Flowering, rounded shape; pink flowers with white centers; red fruit. Tolerant to urban conditions. May be susceptible to apple scab, fire blight, etc. Requires little shaping/ pruning.
Crabapple (Zumi or Redbud) Malus zumi Calocarpa 20-25 15-30 Irregular outline or silhouette, spreading shape. Abundant, large white flowers open from pink buds in late spring. Best crabapple for fall display. Glossy, cherry red fruit hang on long stems throughout winter. No proven urban tolerance. Salt tolerance moderate. Prefers full sun on welldrained, acid soil. Hawthorn (Lavalle) Crataegus lavallei 20-30 10-25 Flowering, Ornamental Suited for urban conditions Street and Park Thorns on lower branches Hawthorn (Washington) Crataegus phaenopyrum 25-30 25-30 Medium Flowering, Ornamental Suited for urban conditions Street and Park Thorns on lower branches
Japanese Tree Lilac Syringa reticulata 20-30 15-20 Medium Oval shaped small tree; clusters of small, fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late June-early July. No major insect or disease problems Street and Park Somewhat susceptible to mildew and lilac borer. Hedge Maple (English Field Maple) Acer campestre 30-35 30-35 Heat and drought tolerant. Relatively free of insect pests and diseases. Street and Park Fits under most utility lines Maple (Trident) Acer buergerianum 20-30 20-30 Slow to medium Growth rate, slow to mod. Shade; rounded shape, dark green leaves; yellow, orange, red in fall. Prefers full sun. Street and Park Pear (Chanticleer) Pyrus calleryanna 25-35 16-25 Medium to fast growth rate Attractive foliage and flowers, fruit. Tolerant of urban conditions. No serious disease or insect problems. Older trees large branches may split from trunk 8/26/09
These trees are approved for unrestricted planting PICTURE SPECIES GROWTH ADVANTAGES USE AND LIMITATION Ginko (Male Variety Only) Clear yellow in fall Ginko bilboa 30-50 40-80 Slow to moderate growth Generally free of pests; tolerant of urban conditions Honeylocust (Shademaster) Gleditsia triacanthos 65-75 50-60 Fast Vigorous grower; absence of thorns and reduced fruiting; tolerant to urban conditions Prefers full sun Susceptible to pests and mildew; produces few large pods Honeylocust (Skyline) Gleditsia triacanthos 65-70 55-65 Deep green with golden yellow fall color; tolerates salt heat, drought, compaction. Prefers full sun. Susceptible to plant pests and mildew. Linden (Criean) Tilia euchlora 30-40 25-30 Tolerates wind, salt and air pollution. Prefers full sun.
Linden (Glenleven Littleleaf) Tilia cordata 50-70 35-50 Fast growing Conical, symmetrical, dark green foliage. Defoliation by Japanese beetles, caterpillars, or linden looper is common. Linden (Greenspire Littleleaf) Tilia cordata 50-70 35-50 Fast growth Conical, symmetrical shape, dark green foliage. Tolerant of urban conditions. Defoliation by Japanese beetles, caterpillars, or linden looper is common. Linden (Redmond) Tilia americana or Tilia euchlora 50-70 30-45 Medium to fast growth Conical shape, light green foliage Tolerant to urban conditions Somewhat susceptible to air pollutants, defoliators. London Planetree (Bloodgood Variety) Platanus acerifolia 75-100 50-80 Medium Large leaf for good shade; pyramidal, rounded shaped canopy; tolerates urban conditions Bark, leaf, and fruit litter may be nuisance. Prefers full sun to partial shade
Maple (Cleveland) Acer platanoides 45-55 30-35 Dense shade and surface roots; drought and pollutant tolerant. May cause damage to paving and sewer lines; Maple (Red Sunset) Acer rubrum 50-60 40-50 Dense upright crown; long display of fall color Susceptible to wind driven road salt; shallow root system; occasional storm damage Norway Maple Acer platanoides 40-50 15-25 Rapid growth Rich golden fall foliage, full yellow flowers in fall Dense shade; drought and pollutant tolerant Roots may interfere with lawns, paving, sewer lines; susceptible to leaf scorch and insects Norway Maple (Columnar) Acer platanoides 50-60 Slow growth Column shape, oval/compact foliage.
Norway Maple (Crimson King) Acer platenoides 35-45 25-35 Slow to moderate Symmetrical canopy; dense, oval shape; shade Adds color throughout the growing season Drought and pollutant tolerant More sensitive to insects and diseases than the species; shallow root system. Norway Maple (Emerald Queen) Acer platanoides 60-75 50-60 Rapid Broad oval shape; dense, uniform, yellow fall color. Resistant to leaf scorch. Norway Maple (Schwedler) Acer platanoides 45-60 35-50 Tolerates urban conditions; drought and pollutant tolerant Adds seasonal color Dense shade and surface roots interfere with lawns; paving and sewer lines Norway Maple (Summershade) Acer platanoides 60-70 50-65 Rapid Broad, oval shape; dense shade; yellow in fall. Resistant to heat Surface roots may damage paving and sewer lines.
Norway Maple (Superform) Acer platanoides 45-55 30-40 Slow Oval shape; yellow fall color Drought resistant; pollution resistant Prefers full sun to partial shade Red Maple (Armstrong) Acer rebrum 50-60 20-25 Rapid Columnar upright branching Prefers full sun to partial shade; more vigorous than Columnar Norway Maple Avoid fall planting; requires acid soil. Red Maple (Autumn Flame) Acer rubrum 45-55 35-45 Broad, oval shape; red leaf in fall; good branch structure. Tolerates partial shade. Shallow root, surface roots. Requires acid soil. Red Maple (Bowhall) Acer rubrum 40-50 20-30 Rapid Conical to broadly columnar, upright form; yellowish to red fall color; tolerates partial shade Avoid fall planting; requires acid soil; some surface roots.
Red Maple (October Glory) Acer rubrum 50-60 40-50 Medium to Fast Growth Rate Uniform growth; great fall coloring; shade Shallow root system; occasional storm damage; shallow roots Sugar Maple Acer saccharum 60-70 40-60 Slow to medium Ornamental Shade; dense foliage; great fall color Avoid compacted or droughty soils; sensitive to road salt and heat Oak (Bur) Quercus macrocarpa 55 45 Slow growing Broadly oval shape; irregular and open. Dark green foliage with yellowbrown fall color. Susceptible to anthracnos e; not seriously affected by oak worm. Oak (Chinkapin) Quercus muehlenbergii 45 45 ft. Rounded, open shape. Foliage is lustrous dark green; fall color is yellow to brown. Tolerates moderate drought; extremely tolerant of alkaline soil. No serious insect or disease factors.
Oak (English) Quercus robur Oak (Northern Pin) Quercus ellipsoidalis 50-80 40-70 Slow to moderate 50-60 50 Broadly ovate to globe shaped. Tolerates drought, pollution, restricted root base. Prefers full sun; heavy acorn crop every 2-4 yrs Pyramidal shape; Nice fall color. Prefers moist, welldrained soil, but tolerates wet and dry conditions; neutral to slightly acidic ph. Susceptible to mildew, gypsy moth and borers. Susceptible to stem and leaf galls. Does not have chlorosis problems. Oak (Northern Red) Quercus rubra 60-75 45 Fast growing rate Broadly ovate, bright red or golden brown in fall. Shade tree. Tolerant to urban conditions. Seldom serious problems from pests. Heavy acorn crop every 3-5 yrs. Oak (Shingle) Quercus imbricaria 50 40 Broadly oval, foliage is dark green and glossy; yellowish to rusty red in fall. Prefers moist soil, but tolerates intermittent drought. Insect and disease factors: Anthracnos e, canker, mildew, rust, wilt, galls, scales, etc. may be a problem.
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