Native Trees

Aesculus pavia    Red Buckeye

A deciduous tree reaching heights of 15-25 feet. Dark lustrous green leaves that drop in the late summer. Red spike flowers appear in the spring. Hummingbirds and bees love the flowers.

Sun to Semi – shade, Rich Moist Soil, 15-25 ft Tall, Zones 5-8

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Amelanchier arborea    Serviceberry

This tree makes a beautiful show in the early spring with its white flowers. In the fall it has red berries which really attracts the birds. A slow to medium growing tree, usually seen as an under story tree in the woods. Given more sun it will flower more profusely.

Sun to Shade, Rich to Average Soils, 20-45 ft Tall, Zones 4-9

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Chionanthus virginicus    White Fringe Tree

Has drooping sprays of fragrant white flowers in the early summer with dark green glossy leaves that turn yellow in the fall. Once established each tree will produce many flowers which are very fragrant.

Sun, Moist Soil, summer, 10-15 ft Tall, Zones 5-9

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Halesia carolina     Great Silverbell

Has white bell shaped flowers in the summer. The bark is striped with gray, more prominent when the tree is young. Will grow in shade but blooms much better in the sun. Has an open type growth habit.

Sun to Semi – shade, Summer, 20-40 ft Tall, Zones 5-8

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Hamamelis virginiana   Witch Hazel

Has yellow flowers in the late fall to early winter after the leaves have fallen off. The leaves are heart shaped with wavy borders, and then turn yellow in the fall.

Semi – shade, Rich Soil, Fall, 10-20 ft Tall, Zones 3-8

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Oxydendrum arboreum    Sourwood Tree

By far one of the showiest native trees we offer. Has slightly fragrant white flowers in the summer, they resemble Lily-of-the-valley. The green leaves turn a bright red in the fall, usually turning before any other trees. This tree is a must for your landscape.

Sun to Semi-shade, Average Soil, Summer, 20-30 ft Tall, Zones 5-8

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Populus tremuloides    Quaking Aspen

Fast growing deciduous tree reaching heights of 50 feet. Has rounded finely toothed leaves, which turn yellow in the fall. The leaves flutter in the lightest breeze giving it its common name. These spread by underground runners often forming large colonies.

Sun, Average Soil, 25-50 ft Tall, Zones 2-9

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Robinia hispida  Fuzzy Locust

A very pretty low growing tree that has purple flowers in the summer. Does not have sharp thorns as regular Locust Trees do. It will spread by underground runners so give this tree some room to naturalize.

Sun, Average Soil, Summer, 3-5 ft Tall, Zones 5-8

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Native Shrubs

Calycanthus floridus    Sweetshrub, Bubby Bush

An old time favorite with fragrant maroon flowers in the late spring toearly summer. Has large dark shiny green leaves, which make this an attractive plant when not in bloom.

Sun to Shade, Rich Moist Soil, 4-8 ft Tall, Zones 4-9

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Clethra alnifolia   Summersweet

Has very fragrant white flowers in the summer. Leaves are dark green, which turn yellow in the fall. A great plant for mid summer flowers and does not get much taller than 4 feet.

Sun to Shade, Moist to Dry Soil, summer, 3-5 ft Tall, Zones 3-9

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Cytisus scoparius   Scotchbroom

This plant really puts on a show in the spring with its bright yellow flowers on the green barked stems. After it flowers the small green leaves appear. It flowers profusely when in full sun often lasting 4-6 weeks. The branches also make good greenery when cut and brought in around Christmas time.

Sun, Well Drained Soil, spring, 4-6 ft Tall, Zones 6-8

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Hypericum densiflorum   St. Johnswort

Has numerous small yellow flowers in the summer, which really attract the bumblebees. Will tolerate varied conditions, from sun to semi – shade and dry soil to wet sunny areas. This shrub keeps a uniform look without any pruning. Will spread by underground roots.

Sun to Semi – shade, Moist to Dry Soil, Summer, 3-5 ft Tall, Zones 4-8

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Ilex verticillata   Winterberry

Most noted for its bright red berries which will hang on for most of the winter. Has oval shaped bright green leaves that turn yellow in the fall.

Semi- shade, Moist Soil, Winter, 4-6 ft Tall, Zones 3-9

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Kalmia latifolia       Mountain Laurel

This shrub is evergreen, leaves are dark green and shiny, and much smaller than that of the Rhododendron. Has numerous small pink flowers in the late spring. Will grow in varied conditions, sun in cooler climates and shade in warmer climates. Soil should be rich and slightly acid.

Sun to Shade, Rich Soil, Spring, 8-12 ft Tall, Zones 5-9

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Leucothoe fontanesiana    Drooping Leucothoe

An evergreen shrub with dark green shiny leaves which turn maroon in the winter, in sunny locations. They are often cut and brought in for greenery during the winter. Has numerous white flowers in the spring that hang down beneath the stems. Does best in a moist shady location with rich soil. Stays low only reaching heights of 3-5 ft tall. Great for mass plantings.

Shade to Semi – shade, Rich Moist Soil, Spring, 3-5 ft Tall, Zones 4-9

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Rubus odoratus   Flowering Raspberry

Has large light green leaves that resemble a maple leaf. The flowers are purple and appear in the summer and the bumblebees love them. Has a light red fruit that is edible, but maybe a little tart tasting, Will spread and make a large colony. Will tolerate quite a bit of shade.

Shade to Semi – Shade, Rich Soil, Summer, 3-6 ft Tall, Zones 4-9