Ornamental Trees

Crape Myrtle, Lagerstroemia indica, full sun, summer, pink, red, white, or purple flowers. Plant in well draining soil that isn’t too rich. Prune in late December/January

Eagleston Holly, Ilex × attenuata ‘Eagleston’, full sun, part sun, part shade, Green foliage, red berries. Fertilize in spring. Prune lightly in late winter/early spring to maintain shape.

Japanese Maple, Acer palmatum, Part sun, part shade, Green, red, or purple leaves (seasonal).
Avoid planting in alkaline soils. may suffer leaf scorch with excess sun, wind, or drought.

Juniper Tree, Full sun, part sun, Juniper chinesis, Green/blue foliage, Popular varieties: Blue point, Spiral hex, Carolina sapphire, spartan. Fertilize in early spring. Benefits from a 2-3″ layer of mulch.

Little Gem Magnolia, Full sun, part sun, part shade, Summer. Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’, White flowers. Plant in slightly acidic soil (pH of 5.5 to 6.5). Water once a week after planting until established. Benefits from a 2-3″ layer of mulch.

Nellie R. Stevens Holly, Full sun, part sun, part shade, Ilex ‘Nellie R. Stevens’, Green foliage, red berries, Plant in rich, slightly acidic soil.

Patio Jewel Holly, Full sun, part sun, part shade, Ilex cassine ‘Patio Jewel‘, Green foliage, Plant in slightly acidic soil. Fertilize in spring.

Savannah Holly, Topal Holly, Full sun, part sun, Ilex x attenuata ‘Savannah’, Green foliage, red berries. Plant in slightly acidic soil. Prune lightly in winter to maintain shape.

Vitex, Chaste Tree, Full sun, Spring, summer, Vitex agnus-castus, Pink, purple, or white flowers, Plant in the fall for best growth. Prune in early spring.

Weeping Yaupon Holly, Ilex vomitoria ‘Pendula’, Full sun, part sun, part shade, Green foliage. Fertilize once /twice a year after the plant is established. Prune lightly in late winter/early spring to maintain shape.