soil: american persimmon · unusual fruit tree height at maturity: 20-30 feet spread at maturity:...

american persimmonDiospyros virginiana

unusual fruit tree (native)

height at maturity: 35-60 feet

spread at maturity: 25-35 feet

growth rate: slow-medium

light requirement: full/partial sun

soil: dry-to-medium, well-drained soil

characteristics: leaves can be used to make teas; fruit ripens after winter frost

seasonal interest: distinctive thick, dark grey bark in winter

wildlife value: attracts songbirds and butterflies. Special value to honeybees (beneficial insects).

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apple

fruit tree



growth rate: medium


soil: moist, well-drained soil

characteristics: self-pollinating; apple trees require frequent maintenance

seasonal interest: pinkish-white flowers in early spring


flowering dogwood

small flowering tree (native, cultivar)



growth rate: medium

light requirement: full sun/light shade


characteristics: dark green leaves, whitish beneath

seasonal interest: pink or white “flowers” in May/June

wildlife value: attracts songbirds and butterflies. Special value to native bees (beneficial insects)


Cornus floridia

fig

fruit tree



growth rate: medium



characteristics: self-pollinating

seasonal interest: fruit in mid-July to late August.


fuyu persimmon

unusual fruit tree



growth rate: fast



characteristics: self-pollinating; fruit is non- astringent, medium-sized, with a sweet, mild flavor

seasonal interest: harvest fruit in September-October


kentucky coffeetreegymnocladus dioicus

large shade tree (native)




light requirement: full sun


characteristics: greenish-white flowers appear in late spring

other: Native Americans roasted and ground the seeds to brew a coffee-like beverage

wildlife value: attracts songbirds and native bees


loring peach

fruit tree



growth rate: medium



characteristics: freestone peach with yellow, firm, sweet flesh

seasonal interest: harvest in mid-late July


montmorency cherryPrunus cerasus

fruit and small flowering tree



growth rate: medium


soil: well-drained loamy soil

characteristics: self-pollinating; edible tart red fruits 1/4 -1/2 inch long

seasonal interest: showy white flowers in spring; produces sour cherries


red mapleAcer rubrum







seasonal interest: Red flowers before leaves appear in early spring, winged samaras, reddish stems with red fall color.

wildlife value: attracts songbirds and butterflies. Special value to native bees (beneficial insects).


redbudCercis canadensis

small flowering tree (native)



growth rate: fast



characteristics: dark green heart-shaped leaves

seasonal interest: early spring rosy pea-shaped edible flowers

wildlife value: attracts songbirds and butterflies. Special value to native bees and beneficial insects.


river birchBetula nigra




growth rate: fast


soil: moist to wet soil

characteristics: papery, peeling bark

seasonal interest: yellow leaves in fall; green toothed leaves

wildlife value: attracts songbirds and butterflies


sourwoodoxydendrum arboreum

medium flowering tree (native)



growth rate: medium


soil: acidic, loamy, moist, sandy, well-drained and clay soils

seasonal interest: dark green oblong leaves that turn crimson, purplish-red and yellow in the fall. Showy fragrant flowers in early summer.

wildlife value: attracts songbirds. Special value to honeybees (beneficial insects)


sweetheart cherry

fruit and small flowering tree



growth rate: medium



characteristics: self-pollinating

seasonal interest: heart-shaped abundant sweet fruit that can be eaten fresh


sugar mapleacer saccharum





light requirement: full sun/partial shade

soil: deep, well-drained, acidic to slightly alkaline soil

seasonal interest: Develops a dense crown, offering great shade. Fall leaves turn yellow, burnt orange and red

wildlife value: attracts songbirds and butterflies. Special value to honeybees (beneficial insects)


swamp white oakQuercus bicolor






soil: moist, acidic soil; good for wet areas

seasonal interest: glossy green leaves that turn yellow-brown and red in fall; flaky, greyish-brown bark

wildlife value: attracts songbirds and butterflies. Oaks support more native species of beneficial insects than any other tree


sweet gum Liquidambar stryaciflua







characteristics: gumball fruits in the fall; tends to hold leaves through the winter

seasonal interest: green, deep lobed leaves

wildlife value: attracts songbirds and butterflies


tulip poplarLiriodendron tulipifera




growth rate: fast

light requirement: sun or shade

soil: moist

characteristics: large, 3-8 inch long, semi-star shaped leaves

seasonal interest: golden leaves in autumn and a cone-like fruit

wildlife value: favorite nesting tree for songbirds; may attract hummingbirds and butterflies


white fringe treeChionanthus virginicus

small flowering tree (native)



growth rate: fast



characteristics: lustrous green leaves, small blue fruits

seasonal interest: fragrant, white fleecy flowers

wildlife value: attracts songbirds


willow oakQuercus phellos




growth rate: medium


soil: moist, acidic soil

seasonal interest: Features spear-shaped leaves with a tiny bristle at tip. Leaves change to yellow-brown; acorns, in fall

wildlife value: attracts songbirds and butterflies. Oaks support more native species of beneficial insects than any other tree


yellowwoodcladrastis kentukea

medium flowering tree (native)





soil: medium moisture, well-drained soil

characteristics: intensely fragrant, wisteria-like, pink flowers in late spring

seasonal interest: autumn seed pods and yellow color

wildlife value: attracts songbirds. Special value to honeybees (beneficial insects)


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