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SNOWBELL
Japanese Snowbell
(Styrax japonica)—Graceful, pure white flowers
cover the tree late in the spring creating a
spectacular show. Small tree. Height 20-30’,
spread 20-30’.
NEW!
‘Snowcone’ (‘JFS-D’)—This form was selected
for its dense, more uniform habit along with its
dark green, fine textured foliage and wonderful
spring flowers. We recommend a moist, but
well-drained location for best performance.
Height 20-25’, spread 15-20’.
SOURWOOD
Sourwood
(Oxydendron arboreum)—Brilliant red and purple
fall color. Tree blooms in mid-summer with
delicate creamy-white flowers, similar to the
bloom of Lily-of-the-Valley. Height 20-30’,
spread 20-30’.
SWEETGUM
Sweet Gum
(Liquidambar styraciflua)—Pyramidal shape when
young, becoming a large rounded tree with age.
Large star-shaped leaves. Rich green foliage in
summer and very colorful in fall. Height 50-60’,
spread 30-40’.
‘Cherokee’ (‘Ward’)—A fruitless Sweetgum with
dramatic deep burgundy to scarlet-red fall
color. Very vigorous. Height 50-60’, spread
25-35’.
‘Rotundiloba’—An attractive variation from the
species. Leaves are rounded instead of pointed.
Better yet, this selection is essentially
fruitless. Fall color varies from reddish-purple
to yellow. Height 50-60’, spread 30-40’.
SYCAMORE
American Sycamore
(Platanus occidentalis)—One of our most
impressive native trees. Can develop into a very
large tree with a massive trunk and impressive
wide-spreading, open crown. Especially beautiful
in the winter when the white bark seems to shine
in the winter sun. Height 60-80’, spread 60-80’.
London Planetree
(Platanus x acerfolia ‘Bloodgood’)—Also called
the European Sycamore. This tree resembles
American Sycamore but is much more disease
resistant. Rapid grower, excellent lawn and
street tree. Height 60-80’, spread 60-80’.
TULIPTREE
Tuliptree
(Liriodendron tulipifera)—Rapid growing tree of
pyramidal shape. Large bluish-green leaves which
color in the fall. Height 50-60’, spread 40-50’.
VIBURNUM
Blackhaw Viburnum
(Viburnum prunifolium)—This Viburnum, also
offered in shrub form, can easily be grown as a
durable ornamental tree. Showy, creamy-white
flowers emerge in the spring and are followed by
clusters of pink to black edible fruits that
have been used to make preserves since the
colonial days. Great for attracting birds.
Height 15-20’, spread 10-15’.
Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum
(Viburnum rufidulum)—A handsome species with
lustrous dark green foliage. Clusters of
creamy-white flowers in spring followed by
clusters of dark blue fruits. Leaves turn a rich
burgundy in fall. Makes an attractive large
shrub or small ornamental tree. Tremendously
tough! Height 10-15’, spread 10-15’.
Siebold Viburnum
(Viburnum sieboldii)—This large viburnum
can be used as a large shrub or a small tree.
Large, very thick, glossy, dark green leaves.
Large creamy-white flowers late in the spring,
followed by clusters of small red fruits that
eventually ripen to black. Birds love them! Best
if planted in light shade and well-drained,
moist soils. Avoid extremely dry sites if
possible for best appearance. Height 15-20’,
spread 10-15’.
‘Seneca’—Massive, creamy-white floral
display followed by a stunning blood-red fruit
set. Fruit tend to not be eaten by birds so the
fruits last longer than other selections. A U.S.
National Arboretum introduction. Needs moisture
during hot, dry stretches of weather. Height
10-15’, spread 10-15’.
‘Wavecrest’—Extremely dark green,
lustrous foliage, creamy-white flowers and
blood-red fruits. Brick to barn-red fall color,
better than other Siebold selections. A very
large shrub or a wonderful small tree. Needs
moisture during dry weather for best appearance.
Height 15-20’, spread 10-15’.
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WALNUT
See listing under NUT TREES
WILLOW
Corkscrew Willow
(Salix matsudana ‘Snake’)—Contorted, spiraled
branches create a very striking appearance.
Non-venomous! Height 25-30’, spread 15-20’.
Globe Willow
(Salix matsudana ‘Umbraculifera’)—A compact,
broad rounded form without a central leader.
Height 20-30’, 30-40’ wide.
Golden Weeping Willow
(Salix alba ‘Tristis’)—A beautiful weeping tree
with brilliant golden branches. Growth hangs
clear to the ground and makes a stunning
specimen. Will thrive in moist soils. Height
40-50’, spread 40-50’.
Scarlet Curls Willow
(Salix matsudana ‘Scarlet Curls’)—This selection
has unusual, twisted, cork-screw-like branches.
Youngest stems are bright red through the winter
with older branches being more golden-brown.
Good for winter interest. Cut stems are useful
in flowers arrangements. Height 20-30’, spread
15-20’.
WITCHHAZEL
Hybrid Witchhazel
(Hamamelis x intermedia)—These are vigorous
hybrids (H. japonica x H. mollis) that make
wonderful small trees or large shrubs.
Eye-catching floral display vary in color among
the different selections, but all share one
common trait, they will emerge extremely early
in the season. Not uncommon to have flowers as
early as February despite frigid cold weather.
Blooms continue through late winter and into
spring, often lasting into April. Fall color is
also stunning, a spectacular collection of
yellow, orange, red and purple. Plants do best
in partial shade and moist, well-drained soils.
Height 15-20’, spread 15-20’.
‘Arnold Promise’––Clear yellow flowers, very
fragrant. One of the best yellow forms.
‘Diane’––Selection with coppery-red to
orange-red flowers. Light fragrance but heavy
flowering.
‘Copper Beauty’ (‘Jelena’)—Excellent form
with blooms that glow like copper. Individual
petals are red at the base, orange in the middle
and yellow at the tip. Light, sweet fragrance.
‘Orange Beauty’––A German introduction with deep
yellow to orange-yellow flowers and a nice light
fragrance.
Vernal Witchhazel
(Hamamelis vernalis)—Like many other
Witchhazels, flowers emerge late in the winter,
typically in February-March and are typically
effective for almost a month. A multi-stemmed
large shrub or small tree that should be give
light shade in our area. Unusual.
‘Sandra’—Yellow flowers, tinged with orange
emerge late in the winter, offering the first
blooms of the season. Unusual because of it
early blooming period. Height 6-12’, spread
10-15’.
YELLOWWOOD
Yellowwood
(Cladrastis kentukea)—Probably one of the
prettiest summer blooming trees. Flowers are
white and borne in large (8-14”) loose clusters
over the entire tree. A very impressive sight.
Height 30-40’, spread 30-40’
ZELKOVA
Japanese Zelkova
(Zelkova serrata)—Large growing shade
tree, similar in appearance to an elm. Very
drought and wind tolerant. Bark is almost
cherry-like when young, exfoliating with age
revealing a multicolored trunk. Makes a good
lawn tree. Height 50-80’, spread 40-60’.
‘Village Green’—A vigorous selection with
attractive, dark green summer foliage followed
by leaves that turn a rusty-red in the fall. Has
a growth habit similar to American Elm. Height
60-70’, spread 40-50’.
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