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Arborvitae
DeGroot Spire
DeGroot Spire
DeGroot Spire
Scientific Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire'
Mature Size: 12'-14' tall x 2'-3' wide
Lighting: full sun
Spacing: 2'-3' apart
Zone: 2 to 7
Additional Information:
- plant in a sunny to partially sunny spot with average to moist soil
- water regularly for the first 2 to 3 years
- mulch the base to retain moisture
- perfect for hedges; consider planting 18 to 24 inches apart in a staggered formation
Emerald Green
DeGroot Spire
DeGroot Spire
Scientific Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green'
Mature Size: 10'-12' tall x 3'-4' wide
Lighting: full sun
Spacing: 3'-4' apart
Zone: 3 to 8
Additional Information:
- plant in a sunny to partially sunny spot with average to moist soil
- water regularly for the first 2 to 3 years
- mulch the base to retain moisture
- perfect for hedges; consider planting 2 to 3 feet apart in a staggered formation
Green Giant
DeGroot Spire
Green Giant
Scientific Name: Thuja standishii x plicata ‘Green Giant’
Mature Size: 50'-60' tall x 12'-20' wide
Lighting: full sun
Spacing: 15'-20' apart
Zone: 5 to 7
Additional Information:
- plant in a sunny to partially sunny spot with average to moist soil
- water regularly for the first 2 to 3 years
- mulch the base to retain moisture
- perfect for hedges; consider planting 10 to 12 feet apart in a staggered formation
Cedar
Weeping Alaskan
Scientific Name: Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula'
Mature Size: 20'-30' tall x 10'-15' wide
Lighting: full sun to partial shade
Spacing: 10' to 15' apart
Zone: 4 to 7
Additional Information:
- plant in a sunny to partially sunny spot with average to moist soil
- water regularly for the first 2 to 3 years
- mulch the base to retain moisture
- doesn't take well to pruning
Crabapple
Coralburst®
Coralburst®
Coralburst®
Scientific Name: Malus 'Coralburst'
Mature Size: 8'-12' tall x 12'-15' wide
Lighting: full sun
Spacing: 10' to 15' apart
Zone: 3 to 7
Additional Information:
- plant in a sunny spot with most well-draining soil types
- water regularly for the first 2 to 3 years
- mulch the base to retain moisture
- minimal pruning in late winter
Prairifire
Coralburst®
Coralburst®
Scientific Name: Malus 'Prairifire'
Mature Size: 15'-20' tall x 12'-15' wide
Lighting: full sun
Spacing: 12' to 15' apart
Zone: 3 to 8
Additional Information:
- plant in a sunny spot with most well-draining soil types
- water regularly for the first 2 to 3 years
- mulch the base to retain moisture
- minimal pruning in late winter
Cypress
Bald
False
False
Scientific Name: Taxodium distichum
Mature Size: 50'-70' tall x 20'-25' wide
Lighting: full sun
Spacing: 20' to 25' apart
Zone: 4 to 10
Additional Information:
- plant in a sunny spot with most well-draining soil types
- water regularly for the first 2 to 3 years
- mulch the base to retain moisture
- adapts well to wet environments as well as most soil types
False
False
False
Scientific Name: Chamaecyparis
Mature Size: 50'-70' tall x 20'-30' wide
Lighting: full sun
Spacing: 20' to 30' apart
Zone: 4 to 8
Additional Information:
- plant in a sunny spot with most well-draining soil types
- water regularly for the first 2 to 3 years
- mulch the base to retain moisture
- adapts well to wet environments as well as most soil types
Dogwood
Pink
Weaver's Weeping
Weaver's Weeping
Scientific Name: Cornus florida var. rubra
Mature Size: 15'-30' tall x 15'-30' wide
Lighting: Full Sun - Partial Shade
Spacing: 20'-30' apart
Zone: 5-8
Additional Information:
- Stake for first 2 years
- Mulch the base to help retain moisture
- Water well after planting
- Performs well in sandy soil, with regular watering
Weaver's Weeping
Weaver's Weeping
Weaver's Weeping
Scientific Name: Cornus kousa 'Weaver's Weeping'
Mature Size: 8'-10' tall x 8'-10' wide
Lighting: Full Sun - Partial Shade
Spacing: 8'-10' apart
Zone: 5-8
Additional Information:
- Stake for first 2 years
- Mulch the base to help retain moisture
- Water well after planting
- Performs well in sandy soil, with regular watering
White
Weaver's Weeping
White
Scientific Name: Cornus florida
Mature Size: 20'-25' tall x 20'-25' wide
Lighting: Full Sun - Partial Shade
Spacing: 20'-25' apart
Zone: 5-9
Additional Information:
- Stake for first 2 years
- Mulch the base to help retain moisture
- Water well after planting
- Performs well in sandy soil, with regular watering
Magnolia
Ann
Little Gem
Jane
Scientific Name: Magnolia liliflora 'Nigra'
Mature Size: 8'-10' tall x 8'-10' wide
Lighting: full sun
Spacing: 8'-10' apart
Zone: 4-7
Additional Information:
- Common name "Little Girl" hybrid
- Mulch the base to help retain moisture
- Water well after planting
- Performs well in most well-draining soils
Jane
Little Gem
Jane
Scientific Name: Magnolia liliflora 'Reflorescens' x stellate 'Waterlily'
Mature Size: 10'-15' tall x 10'-15' wide
Lighting: full sun
Spacing: 10'-15' apart
Zone: 4-7
Additional Information:
- Common name "Little Girl" hybrid
- Mulch the base to help retain moisture
- Water well after planting
- Performs well in most well-draining soils
Little Gem
Little Gem
Little Gem
Scientific Name: Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’
Mature Size: 15'-20' tall x 7'-10' wide
Lighting: full sun
Spacing: 10'-15' apart
Zone: 6-10
Additional Information:
- Evergreen cultivar, so year-round foliage
- Mulch the base to help retain moisture
- Water well after planting
- Performs well in most well-draining soils
Maple
Autumn Blaze
October Glory
October Glory
Scientific Name: Acer x freemanii ‘Autumn Blaze’
Mature Size: 50'-60' tall x 30'-40' wide
Lighting: full sun to partial shade
Spacing: 30'-40' apart
Zone: 3-7
Additional Information:
- Best color in full sun, but tolerates partial shade
- Mulch the base to help retain moisture
- Water well after planting for the first two years
- Performs well in slightly acidic well-draining soil
October Glory
October Glory
October Glory
Scientific Name: Acer rubrum 'October Glory'
Mature Size: 40'-50' tall x 30'-40' wide
Lighting: full sun to partial shade
Spacing: 30'-40' apart
Zone: 4-9
Additional Information:
- Best color in full sun, but tolerates partial shade
- Mulch the base to help retain moisture
- Water well after planting for the first two years
- Performs well in slightly acidic well-draining soil
Oak
Red
Scientific Name: Quercus rubra
Mature Size: 60'-75' tall x 35'-45' wide
Lighting: full sun to partial shade
Spacing: 35'-45' apart
Zone: 3-8
Additional Information:
- Best color in full sun, but tolerates partial shade
- Mulch the base to help retain moisture
- Water well after planting for the first two years
- Performs well in most well-draining soil
Pear
Cleveland Select
Scientific Name: Pyrus calleryana 'Cleveland Select'
Mature Size: 40' tall x 15'-20' wide
Lighting: full sun
Spacing: 15'-20' apart
Zone: 5-8
Additional Information:
- Consider planting near the street or as a specimen planting
- Mulch the base to help retain moisture
- Water well after planting for the first two years
- Performs well in most well-draining soil, but prefers rich and loamy soil
Pine
White
Scientific Name: Pinus strobus
Mature Size: 50'-80' tall x 20'-40' wide
Lighting: full sun
Spacing: 20'-40' apart
Zone: 3-8
Additional Information:
- Works well as a windbreak
- Mulch the base to help retain moisture
- Water well after planting for the first two years
- Performs well in most well-draining soil, but prefers moist soil
Sycamore
London Plane
Scientific Name: Platanus x acerifolia
Mature Size: 75'-100' tall x 80' wide
Lighting: full sun to partial shade
Spacing: 80' apart
Zone: 5-9
Additional Information:
- Attracts finches and squirrels
- Mulch the base to help retain moisture
- Water well after planting for the first two years
- Performs well in most well-draining soil
Willow
Green Weeping
Scientific Name: Salix babylonica
Mature Size: 30'-40' tall x 30'-35' wide
Lighting: full sun to partial shade
Spacing: 30'-35' apart
Zone: 6-8
Additional Information:
- Good for growing near water, but tolerates drought
- Mulch the base to help retain moisture
- Water well after planting for the first two years
- Performs well in most well-draining soil