Shade Trees

Eastern Redbud Tree, full sun, part sun, summer, Cercis canadensis, pink/purple or white flowers. Water thoroughly after planting.

Honey Locust Tree, Thorny Honeylocust, Full sun, part sun, Gleditsia triacanthos, Green/yellow foliage. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Japanese Magnolia, Saucer Magnolia, Magnolia x soulangiana, Full sun, Spring, winter, Light pink or white flowers. Water regularly until established. Benefits from a 2-3″ layer of mulch.

Southern Live Oak, Full sun, Quercus virginiana, Dark green foliage. Water regularly until established. Benefits from a 2-3″ layer of mulch. Prune in late fall or winter.

Red Maple Tree, Acer rubrum, Full sun, part sun, Green leaves in spring and summer, red in fall/winter. Water regularly until established. Benefits from a 2-3″ layer of mulch.

Shumard Oak, Full sun, Quercus shumardii, Green leaves in spring and summer, red in fall. Water regularly until established. Benefits from a 2-3″ layer of mulch. Prune in late winter/spring Prefers alkaline soils.

Southern Magnolia Tree, Magnolia grandiflora , Full sun, part sun, part shade, Spring, summer, White flowers. Water regularly until maturity. Prune dead or damaged branches in late winter/early spring.

Tulip Poplar, Tulip Tree, Liriodendron tulipifera, Full sun, Spring, summer, Gold or yellow flowers. Plant in slightly acidic soil. Water regularly until maturity.

Weeping Willow, Salix babylonica, Full sun, Spring, winter, Green foliage, yellow catkins (flowers). Plant in the fall. Water regularly until maturity.