Archives: Trees

Ginkgo is the only remaining species of a group of trees widely distributed during prehistoric times.  Its fantails leaves are deciduous 2 – 3.5 inches wide and turn yellow in […]

The Carolina Silverbell is a Southeast U.S. native, small understory tree with a broad, rounded crown.   In the wild, Carolina Silverbell typically does not exceed 35′ in height and is […]

‘Nellie R. Stevens’ is a hybrid between I. aquifolium and I. cornuta.  It typically grows as a large broadleaf evergreen shrub with dense, conical form to 15-25’ tall and 8-12’ […]

An exceptionally sturdy native, the Weeping Yaupon Holly is a beautiful tree known for its many uses in the landscape and its weeping branches that are covered with bright red […]

Black Walnut is an important tree commercially, as the wood is a deep brown color and easily worked. The fruits, walnuts, are cultivated for their distinctive and desirable taste. Often, […]

Chinese Juniper is a durable, adaptable evergreen tree or shrub that can bring year-round color, structure and screening to a dry, alkaline or windy site.  Although the species is an […]

The Eastern Redcedar tree is a common sight throughout most of the plains states and eastern United States on road cuts, in fence rows and scattered across abandoned fields—especially where […]

Goldenraintree is an excellent shade tree, known for its neat habit and well-behaved root system. With its medium-size and open-branched form, it is ideal for parkways and patios. The blue-green […]

A long period of striking summer flower color, attractive fall foliage, superior bark exfoliation, good disease and insect resistance and good drought tolerance all combine to make this Crape-Myrtle a […]

The American Sweetgum is a large tree with the potential to grow over 80 feet in height.  The trunk has light gray, thick, rough, corklike bark, with long, narrow, rounded […]