Trees - C -  Plant Nursery

Black Walnut - Carpathia
Carpathian'

The Carpathian Black Walnut tree, Juglans nigra, 'Carpathian', can be planted as a nut bearing landscape tree. Common names for the Carpathian Black Walnut tree are Persian Walnut, English Walnut, Carpathian Walnut and Madeira Nut. This deciduous tree bears nuts that are thin-shelled and easy to open. The tree's crown is rounded, spreading and open. The best growth and nut production comes when it is placed in deep, dry, light loamy soils. Carpathian Black Walnut trees are self-pollinating but they will normally do better with another neighboring Black Walnut. This selection comes from parent trees in central Michigan where trees crop abundantly although winter temps plunge to -34' F. It is an excellent shade tree that bears excellent thin shell English Walnuts.

European Hornbeam
Carpinus betulus

The European Hornbeam, Carpinus betulus, is an extremely versatile tree, useful as a wind screen, hedge or as a specimen tree. Takes well to pruning and is adaptable to most planting sites. The narrow, dark green foliage has a yellow fall color. The plant grows slowly, is shallow rooted, and it can branch low to the ground. European hornbeam has enough pruning tolerance to be a hedge, tall screen, shade tree or topiary. It is also recommended for buffer strips around parking lots or for median strip plantings in the highway. This hornbeam grows in full sun to partial shade; best in well-drained soils, but tolerates wide range of soil conditions.

American Hornbeam
Carpinus caroliniana

The American Hornbeam tree, Carpinus caroliniana, is a shade tolerant under story tree. American Hornbeam trees are also known by the common names of Musclewood, Ironwood, Blue Beech, and Water Beech trees. The word "hornbeam" comes from the words "horn" for "toughness" and "beam" an old English word for "tree" and refers to this tree's very hard, tough, wood. This deciduous species provides nuts that are eaten by many birds such as grouse, bobwhite, pheasant and wild turkey. Cottontail rabbits and deer nibble on the shoots of this tree. Carpinus caroliniana exhibits leaves that are thin and beautifully translucent. This shade tree will provide cool, dense shade in the summer because of its many leaves giving a dense appearance. In late autumn the leaves turn deep scarlet and orange providing good fall color tree.

Bitternut Pecan
Carya brownii

The Bitternut Pecan tree, Carya brownii, is a large pecan hickory. It is also called bitternut hickory, bitternut, bitter pecan tree, bitter pignut, butternut, butternut hickory, highland hickory, pig hickory, pignut, pignut hickory, pig walnut, redheart hickory,swamp hickory, white hickory, and yellow bud hickory. Bitternut hickory trees are the shortest lived of the hickories, living to about 200 years. This deciduous species has wood that is dark brown close-grained. The hardwood is highly shock resistant which makes it excellent for tools. It also makes good fuel wood and is planted as an ornamental. It is a fast growing good shade tree.

Bitternut Hickory
Carya cordiformis

The Bittenut Hickory, Carya cordiformis, is also known as the Yellow-bud Hickory tree. The yellow bud makes it difficult to mistake for another species and combined with the alternate compound leaves and relatively large nuts, it is very distinctive. The nuts are reported to be bitter, as one of the common names suggests. The lighter colored shallow cracks in the younger bark are roughly similar to those of young Shagbark Hickory, but the mature bark of Yellow-bud Hickory does not split so deeply. This deciduous tree is found on moist, fertile soils in the east and central U.S. and is intolerant of shade. Bitternut Hickory trees are known for their hard wood. The wood is used for pulpwood and furniture. This deciduous species displays a leaf color of medium green to dark green. The fall color is often green to chartruese, but sometimes is a brilliant golden-yellow in excellent seasons. It is a fast growing, adaptable tree.

Pignut Hickory
Carya glabra

The Pignut Hickory tree, Carya glabra, has medium green broad, flat leaves and firm, gray bark. The bark may be marked in a sort of diamond pattern by shallow furrows and narrow ridges. This tree grows well in fairly rich, well drained to dry soils. It occurs with other hickories and with oaks, characteristically on hillsides and ridges. Pignut Hickory trees, as with other hickories, has wood that is tough and strong. The nuts of this particular hickory, unlike some of the others, are bitter and scarcely edible. The nuts they are an important food for squirrels and chipmunks and other wildlife. This shade tree turns a bright yellow for great fall color.

Hardy Pecan
Carya illinoensis

The Hardy Pecan tree, Carya Illinoinensis, is a beautiful, majestic tree that grows to a height of 70 to 100 feet with a spread of 40 to 75 feet. It has low wide spreading branches. The tree provides a bounty of sweet edible fruits and lots of summer shade after reaching maturity. Hardy Pecan trees have moderate water requirements and has a moderate tolerance to salt and alkali soils. This deciduous, hardy, shade tree is ideal for lawns because it does not shed its leaves until late fall and it is practically immune to the attack of insects. It begins to bear nuts in 12-15 years.

Shellbark Hickory
Carya laciniosa

The Shellbark Hickory tree, Carya laciniosa, is also know as bigleaf shagbark, kingnut, big shellbark, bottom shellbark, thick shellbark and western shellbark). This deciduous tree is similar to that of the Shagbark Hickory, but often not quite as shaggy. The fruit is larger than other hickories. This is a big tree and it prefers wet, fertile bottomland. It is less common than either the Shagbark or Bitternut Hickories. The wood is similar to that of the Shagbark Hickory and is used in much the same way. Its sweet, huge nuts are relished by squirrels and give it an alternative common name of King Nut Hickory, due to their being the largest of the hickories. Like other hickories, it is very tolerant of summer drought.The nuts of shellbark hickory are utilized by wildlife and man. This tall shade tree displays a yellow fall color.

Shagbark Hickory
Carya ovata

The Shagbark Hickory tree, Carya ovata, has a distinctive, shaggy bark, conspicuous on tall straight trees, which gives this species its name. It grows well in both wet and dry areas, but prefers well-drained soils. Shellbark hickory trees are also called shagbark hickory, bigleaf shagbark hickory, kingnut, big shellbark, bottom shellbark, thick shellbark, and western shellbark, which attest to some of its characteristics. It is a slow-growing long-lived tree. The nuts, largest of all hickory nuts, are sweet and edible. Wildlife and people harvest most of them; those remaining produce seedling trees readily. The wood is hard, heavy, strong, and very flexible, making it a favored wood for tool handles. The wood also makes excellent firewood, and often is used in smoking meat. As with other edible nuts, squirrels compete with humans for this fruit. Its bold-textured, jagged branch structure and thick twigs give it a striking appearance in winter. This deciduous shade tree has a yellow fall color.

Mockernut Hickery
Carya tomentosa

The Mockernut Hickory tree, Carya tomentosa, is also called a White Hickory, Whiteheart Hickory, Hognut and Bullnut.The gray bark of this tree is marked with branching ridges and deep furrows. Mockernut hickory is so named because the nuts are large but with thick shells and very small kernels. The twigs are stout and reddish-brown to grayish-brown in color. This tree grows well on rich, moist, well-drained soils of upland areas. Mockernut Hickory trees grow throughout most of the eastern United States and westward to eastern Texas. It is most common in the southern part of its range. As with the Shagbark Hickory, the wood of this tree is hard, strong, tough and elastic, and is used in handles for tools and in athletic equipment. The unusually small kernels from the nuts are sweet and edible. It is long lived, sometimes reaching the age of 500 years. This and the other hickories are very desirable both for forest and shade trees.

Northern Catalpa
Catalpa speciosa

The Northern Catalpa tree, Catalpa speciosa, is now naturalized in urban and rural areas and is primarily used today as a large ornamental shade tree. Farmers introduced Northern Catalpa to Ohio in order to produce large amounts of relatively lightweight timber for fenceposts, since the wood is very resistant to rotting.This deciduous tree is also known as Hardy Catalpa, Western Catalpa, Cigar Tree, and Catawba-Tree. It may reach heights of 70 feet tall and 40 feet wide. As a member of the Bignonia Family, it is related to Trumpet Vine, Royal Paulownia, and other species of Catalpa, all of which are known for their showy flowers. Northern Catalpa trees are a very fast growing trees with large heart-shaped leaves. The white flowers are on 4-8 inch long panicles in late June. Fruit is a long pod. Very tolerant of tough conditions.

Cedar - Blue Atlas
Cedar Blue Atlas

The Blue Atlas Cedar Glauca, Cedrus a.'Glauca', is a handsome evergreen with blue to bluish green foliage. It has silvery foliage when young, but turns vivid blue as it ages; the sharply pointed leaves are arranged in whorls. The female cones are green and can be up to 4 inches long. It needs a sunny, open site to grow to its potential height. Tolerant of most soil types, but it must be well-drained. Heavy snow can break branches. Glauca is sturdier and more stout than most cedars and perfect for specimen planting. It looks its best when the branches are allowed to reach the ground. Glauca has a wonderful open pyramidal shape, with lower branches spreading about half the height. Older trees become flat-topped and create a beautiful site.

Cedar - Blue Atlas Weeping
Cedar Blue Atlas Weeping

The Atlas Blue Cedar Glauca Pendula, Cedrus a.'Glauca Pendula', is an evergreen conifer that adorns the garden with soft, silvery blue needles around twisted branches that arch toward the ground; grows 10-15 feet in height. This conifer can be trained to conform to a desired silhouette, much like a large bonsai. It has a wonderful weeping form when the branches are left to drape to the ground. With this stunning feature it can spread quite some distance. Glauca Pendula, in its old age, gets broader and develops a flat-topped form. It requires full sun, but can tolerate some shade if needed. Adapts to most soils, but prefers well drained, acidic loam in an area away from strong winds. To keep the tree from growing too near the ground, stake and train while young to the form preferred. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.

Cedar - Blue Atlas Weeping Dwarf
Cedar Blue Atlas Weeping Dwarf

The Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar Glauca Pendula, Cedrus a. 'Glauca Pendula' Dwarf, is a handsome dwarf evergreen for specimen planting; reaches about four feet in height. The blue attractive foliage is more intense in spring and summer. It has a wonderful weeping form when the branches are left to drape to the ground. With this stunning feature it can spread quite some distance. Glauca Pendula, in its old age, gets broader and develops a flat-topped form. Tight, stubby seed cones mature in two years. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.

Cedar - Deodara Cream Puff
Cedar Deodara Cream Puff

The Himalayan Cedar Cream Puff, Cedrus deodora 'Cream Puff', is a great variegated dwarf cone shaped plant with cream colored tips. This tree is very attractive as an accent plant and can be sheared to keep it in small places if necessary. Being quite rare and a great selection, it is very difficult to find. It is a bushy form of the Golden Indian Cedar. Cream Puff must have full sun for its best color, and ample room to attain its fullest and most beautiful growth. Deodar cedar is extremely adaptable, growing well on a wide range of soil pH and types although it will not tolerate soggy soils. Deodar is a name in India for certain trees associated with temples. It can usually be distinguished from other Cedars because it is softer in appearance, more graceful, has longer needles and a more pendulous, whip-like leader.

Cedar - Deodara Electra
Cedar Deodara Electra

The Himalayan Cedar Electra, Cedrus d. 'Electra', has a conical shape and a full, bushy upright habit with striking, electrifying blue needles. This plant can be sheared for a more compact tighter habit. The bluish needles on this uniform pyramidal tree grow on ascending branches. Electra prefers full sun and well drained soil. Deodar is a name in India for certain trees associated with temples. It can usually be distinguished from other Cedars because it is softer in appearance, more graceful, has longer needles and a more pendulous, whip-like leader. Be careful when locating a planting site for this tree. Give it room! It is best used as a specimen tree where the attributes of such a big tree can be shown to its full potential. This is definitely not a plant for the foundation planting.

Cedar - Deodara Golden
Cedar Deodara Golden

The Himalayan Cedar, Cedrus deodora 'Aurea', is among the world’s most elegant and stately of evergreen conifers. It is an evergreen, cone-bearing tree admired for beautiful yellowish new needles that slowly darken to yellow-green over the summer. It is slower growing than the species, which is native to the western Himalayas, and develops an open, upright pyramidal shape at a young age. The branch tips often dangle softly downward, giving the entire tree a relaxed, luxurious feel. With time, as the tree matures, it has a flatter top with a large supporting trunk and limbs. This is a beautiful tree that can be used as a specimen in the landscape. It enjoys cooler climates and full sun. The Deodar cedar is extremely adaptable, growing well on a wide range of soil pH and types although it will not tolerate soggy soils. Deodar is a name in India for certain trees associated with temples. It can usually be distinguished from other Cedars because it is softer in appearance, more graceful, has longer needles and a more pendulous, whip-like leader.

Cedar - Deodara Karl Fuchs
Cedar Deodara Karl Fuchs

The Himalayan Cedar Karl Fuchs, Cedrus deodora 'Karl Fuchs', is a graceful cedar that has a pyramid shape and long, stiff distinctly blue needles with barrel-shaped cones. This form of the Deodar Cedar is named after the man who brought the seed back from Afghanistan in the 1970's. It is an extremely hardy cedar and known for its splendid blue foliage. Karl Fuchs is different from all other Cedars due to its trailing leader, and this large evergreen conifer has a gently pendulous habit. It is a great choice for parkland settings and large estates. Deodar is a name in India for certain trees associated with temples. It can usually be distinguished from other Cedars because it is softer in appearance, more graceful, has longer needles and a more pendulous, whip-like leader.

Cedar - Fastigiata
Cedar Fastigiata

The Cedar Fastigiata, Cedrus atlantica 'Fastigiata', is an upright formed evergreen conifer with blue-green needles. It is a narrow, columnar selection with a mature width of only 10'. In optimum conditions, this pyramidal tree can reach up to 100' tall and 40' wide; as it ages, it forms a flat top and spreads. With its excellent and strong ascending branching habit, Fastigiata is a fantastic choice when something is needed for a very narrow area. Since it has an interesting and picturesque habit it works well as a specimen or lawn tree. It prefers moist, deep soils, but tolerant of dry, sandy soils and does best in full sun. Fastigiata is tolerant of pollution and urban conditions so makes a great tree for city parks. It may get considerable needle burn and injury during cold winters and when sited poorly in windy locations. Severely winterburned trees generally recover well if established.

Cedar - Lebanon Weeping
Cedar Lebanon Weeping

Lebanon Cedar Glauca Pendula, Cedrus libani 'Glauca Pendula', is a graceful cedar that has a thin, column shape and long, stiff, green needles with barrel-shaped cones. Branches are long and have a drooping habit; foliage is dark to bright green. Glauca Pendula enjoys cool temperate climates, a well drained sunny location, and a pollution free environment. It can be used as a specimen tree but it is not overly hardy and will be damaged by extreme cold. Provide a growing area in full sun with protection from wind. Must be staked to attain the desired height since it will not produce a leader. Has been in cultivation since 1850.

Hackberry
Celtis occidentalis

The Hackberry tree, Celtis Occidentalis, is a superior tree that withstands heat, drought, wind, and alkaline soils. The Hackberry tree is tall, and has similar spread, with ascending arching branches, and some drooping branches. Hackberry trees have a large spreading crown with red-orange fruit in the fall. This deciduous tree has low water requirements, and a high tolerance to salt and alkali soils and urban conditions. Light green summer foliage turns to a yellow fall color. The Hackberry is a moderate growing rugged tree. The trunk takes on a corky appearance as it matures.

Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis

The Red Bud tree, Cercis Canadensis, is also known as the eastern red bud, and sometimes referred to as the Judas tree because it dates back to biblical times. It is a small deciduous tree that displays an abundance of purple blossoms in the spring. It has large heart shaped leaves during the summer, and long seedpods in the fall. Red Bud trees have a yellow fall color. These trees are effective as a single specimen, in groupings, in a shrub border, and especially nice in woodland and naturalized type situations. It has low water requirements and displays a high tolerance to salt and alkali soils. Thousands of small rosy-pink flowers appear in the spring before leaves appear. It can be used in full sun to part shade. Does well in many soil types, except permanently wet soils. The seed pods attract wildlife.

Eastern Whitebud
Cercis canadensis alba

The Eastern Whitebud tree, Cercis canadensis alba, is best known for their profuse white pea-like flowers. The heart-shaped leaves of this redbud tree are 3-5" across and its fruit are brown flat pods about 2-3" long. The trunk of this small tree usually branches close to the ground resulting in a spreading flat-topped to rounded crown. Eastern Whitebud trees grow best in full sun to light shade with moist well-drained deep soil. This small deciduous tree is adaptable to other soil types but will not grow well in permanently wet or poorly drained soil. It is used as an ornamental or patio tree.

Royal White Redbud
Cercis canadensis 'Royal White'

The Royal White Redbud, 'Cercis canadensis "Royal White", demostrates the most appealing feature of the redbud species with the showy, large white flowers in early spring. The Royal White Redbud is also a more compact tree than the Eastern Redbud. These trees are effective as a single specimen, in groupings, in a shrub border, and especially nice in woodland and naturalized type situations.It has large heart shaped leaves during the summer, and long seedpods in the fall. Red Bud trees have a yellow fall color. It has low water requirements and displays a high tolerance to salt and alkali soils. Thousands of white flowers appear in the spring before leaves appear. It can be used in full sun to part shade. Does well in many soil types, except permanently wet soils. The seed pods attract wildlife.

Texas Whitebud
Cercis canadensis 'Texas Whitebud'

The Texas Whitebud tree, Cercis canadensis, 'Texas Whitebud', has glossy green foliage. It is a small, deciduous understory tree which typically grows to 12-18' tall. Clusters of tiny, white, pea-like flowers bloom profusely on the branches and mature trunks for 2-3 weeks in early spring before the foliage emerges. Deciduous heart-shaped leaves open soft pink but gradually mature to a glossy rich green. Pendulous, flat, bean-like, 2-4" long seed pods resembling snow peas appear after flowering. Fall color is variable, but often includes attractive shades of reddish-purple and orange. Dogwoods are true harbingers of spring. Easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Part shade is best in hot climates. Excellent small tree for lawns, woodland gardens or naturalized areas. Effective planted as a specimen or in groups. Use as a street tree in residential areas.

Ruby Clusters - PS
Cestrum newellii

The Cestrum Ruby Clusters, 'Cestrum newellii', a Proven Selections plant, produces clusters of showy, crimson red flowers at the branch tips.This new upright growing shrub has dark green and slightly downy foliage. The flowers, that attract hummingbirds, are followed by red purple berries. This plant is a stunner in large containers.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

Quince - Texas Scarlet Flowering
Chaenom. 'Texas Scarlet'

The Quince 'Texas Scarlet Flowering', Chaenomeles x 'Texas Scarlet', is one of the first shrubs to bloom in the spring. It displays glossy, green foliage which appears soon after profuse red flowers cover the plant in spring. The suggested uses for this plant include specimen plant, border, barrier, hedge, and attracting wildlife. The yellow- green fruits are apple-like, and attract wildlife. Also useful as good cut flowers.

Chanticleer Flowering Pear
Chanticleer'

The Callery Pear tree, Pyrus calleryana, 'callery X Aristocrat cultivar', is a tight, narrow, pyramidal, thornless, ornamental pear tree. Some specimens appear almost columnar in habit. Oval, glossy green leaves turn an attractive reddish purple in autumn. The growth habit is dense, narrowly pyramidal, and evenly branched with crisp glossy green foliage. New growth shows a reddish tint. It has a heavy abundance of single white flowers in the spring and outstanding reddish-orange to purple fall color. This deciduous tree is a true 4-season tree with white flowers in early spring; shiny, dark green foliage in summer changes to long lasting, dramatic shades of red & purple in mid to late autumn. In winter the tight, narrow form is a refined silhouette in the landscape. Callery Pear trees are very hardy and fast growing. They are an excellent choice for a trouble-free, beautiful addition in any landscape situation.

Chestnut
Chestnut Crabapple

The Chestnut Crabapple blooms in early to mid-May. It has a pleasant nut-like flavor. It produces a very large crabapple, up to 2" in diameter that ripens in early September. Outstanding flavor and good texture for fresh eating as well as being a pollinator. A very hardy plant with a medium storage life. It usually has a partially russeted skin and hangs well on the tree. It is a very productive annual bearer, and is loaded with white blooms in the bloom stage. The fruit quality holds well on the tree, being quite spritely at first and becoming sweeter later on. An excellent pollinator for other fruit apples.

Goldenrain Tree-Chin. Flame
Chinese Flame'

The Chinese Flame tree, Koelreuteria bipinnata, is a deciduous tree that has a round canopy. It is a medium to rapid growing tree with medium green oval leaves. The beautiful yellow flowers, 2" long, in clusters 8-14" long, bloom June-August. The seed pods are long and orange, red or salmon-colored papery in color. They are lantern-like in appearance, form in fall. Chinese Flame trees are drought tolerant and can tolerate poor drainage, poor soils, smog and temperature extremes. It does best in full sun. The deep, non-invasive roots rarely disturb sidewalks. The beautiful flower clusters attract birds and bees.

Cimmaron Ash
Cimmzam'

The Cimmaron Ash tree, Fraxinus pennsylvanica, 'Cimmzam', is a fast growing ash tree that has beautiful glossy purple-colored leaves for showy foliage color. This deciduous trees is seedless with strong, upright branches that are resistant to storm and snow damage. The Cimmaron can grow 3 ft. or more per year in rich loose soil. Cimmaron Ash trees have a good salt tolerance, but it does not like poor compacted soils. The tree is narrow when young with upright branches. The glossy dark-green foliage turns brick-red to orange-red in the fall. It is a beautiful shade tree for homeowners and landscapers.

Cleveland Flowering Pear
Cleveland Select'

The Cleveland Select flowering pear tree, Pyrus calleryana, 'Cleveland Select', has more blooms than any other flowering pear tree. There’s nothing more beautiful in spring than a flowering pear tree covered in snowy white blooms. Cleveland Select pear trees display evenly branched limbs with pyramidal form. This deciduous tree is a vigorous growing medium sized tree with masses of white flowers in spring. This is an excellent street tree with beautiful purplish-red fall color. It has an attractive upright oval form and glossy green leaves. The Cleveland Select Pear reaches a height of 30 feet and width of 15 feet. This pear has a superior branch structure that withstands ice and wind damage better than the Bradford Pear. It is fruitless and has few pest problems. It tolerates urban conditions, and heavy clay soils.

Coast Redwood
Coast Redwood

The Redwood, Coast, Sequoia sempervirens, towers over all other trees in the world! It has a conical crown, pyramidal in form, with horizontal to slightly drooping branches. Blooming in the spring, Coast Redwood's blooms are very small and occur near the end of the shoot. Redwood leaves are mostly needle-like, they are flat and 1/2 inch long, stiff, sharp pointed and dark green. The bark is very thick, up to 12 inches and is quite soft and fibrous, with a bright red-brown when freshly exposed . Giant Coast Redwoods can reach over 300 feet tall and over 20 to 100 feet across. This fast growing tree does well in full sun, partial shade, and it needs slightly alkaline to acidic soils. Coast Redwood is tolerant of flooding, and does its best growth along stream banks and flood plains. It provides food and habitat for birds and many small mammals.

Maple - Compact Amur Maple
Compact Amur Maple

The Compact Amur Maple, Acer ginnala 'Compactum', has a dense, compact, shrubby form, and it is multistemmed, fine to medium textured. The dark green leaves are three lobed with a long, pointed central lobe, and Amur's foliage is more delicate than the larger shrub. It displays a fantastic fall color that ranges from orange to red. The fragrant clusters of small, pale yellow flowers in spring are not particularly noticeable. The double samara fruit turns from green to brown in mid summer. Compact Amur Maple makes an excellent hedge or individual specimen shrub, and the hedge can be sheared and maintained at 3 to 4 feet. Requiring a well drained soil, and it will tolerate shade, but develops a better fall color if grown in full sun. Reasonably drought tolerant.

Hazelnut
Corylus americana

The Hazelnut tree, Corylus americana, also commonly called the American filbert, is a Missouri native, deciduous, rounded, multi-stemmed tree/shrub which typically grows 8-16' tall and occurs in dry or moist thickets, woodlands and wood margins, valleys, uplands and prairies. In spring, male flowers appear in showy, 2-3" long, yellowish brown catkins and female flowers appear in small, reddish, inconspicuous catkins. Hazelnut trees produce small, egg-shaped, 1/2" long, edible nuts which are encased in leafy, husk-like form. Nuts are similar in flavor to the European filbert, and may be roasted and eaten or ground into flour, but are also commonly left for the squirrels and birds. This deciduous trees has dark green leaves . The fall color is quite variable, ranging from attractive combinations of orange, rose, purplish red, yellow and green to yellowish green. Wildlife relish the nuts.

Mayhaw
Crataegus aestivalis

The Mayhaw tree, Crataegus aestivalis, is a slow-growing native North American tree that reaches a height of 30 feet with a rounded canopy that spreads to 35 feet or more. The dark green, deciduous leaves are often three-lobed and have red/brown undersides. The sparkling white, showy springtime flowers appear before the new leaves unfurl and are followed by the production of large, red-dotted fruits. The spreading, low branching habit of growth makes this best suited for planting in a large open area of turf. If regular pruning can be provided to keep low, drooping branches pruned, it can be located closer to a walk. Mayhaw trees have small, round reddish fruit that are about 1/2 to 3/4 inch in diameter and resembles a crabapple. It ripens from mid-April early May, hence the name mayhaw. After frost, the leaves turn a beautiful yellow. Although the tree is naturally found in wet, shady sites, it is well adapted to drier, better-drained land and produces more and better fruit in full sunlight. The trees are long-lived and are known to produce fruit for more than 50 years. They are more resistant to disease and can withstand low temperatures better than common fruit trees.

Crusader Hawthorn
Crataegus crusgalli 'Crusader'

The Crusader Hawthorn, 'Crataegus crusgalli "Crusader' is small tree that produces an abundance of white flowers in the spring. The Crusader is a very hardy tree. The white flowers are followed by dark red fruits which persist into winter. This thornless Hawthorn has glossy green foliage and displays brilliant maroon colors in the fall. The branches are arranged in a pleasing layered habit. The Crusader Hawthorn is tolerant to shearing which makes this an excellent barrier or large hedge plant. This tree is tolerant to tough urban conditions and pollution. Use this thornless tree for both street and lawn plantings.

Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn
Crataegus crus-galli var. inermis

The Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn, Crataegus crus-galli 'inermis', is a small, thornless tree with beautiful, single white flowers, abundant red fruit and silver-gray bark. The fruits are a bright red and are produced in masses, which provides excellent color in late summer and early fall. The glossy green foliage turns a showy orange in fall. This tree has a rounded growth habit and is very disease resistant. No major insect problems and resistance to rust diseases. The bark is exfoliates in thin gray strips, and provides winter interest. This tree provides a distinct horizontal accent to the landscape.

Washington Hawthorne
Crataegus phaenopyrum

The Washington Hawthorne tree, Crataegus Phaenopyrum, is a broadly oval to rounded, dense, thorny tree. The foliage is a reddish purple when unfolding and gradually changing to lustrous dark green at maturity. Fall color varies from orange to scarlet to purplish. Flowers are white and ½” diameter. Fruit is a bright glossy red. Washington Hawthorne trees holds its fruit on the tree and it is an excellent wildlife species and can be used as a specimen, hedge or screen. Plant 4-6’ apart in the row for a hedge. It has low water requirements and shows a high tolerance to salt and alkali soils. The tree flowers in early spring with a profusion of white blossoms. After frost, the leaves turn a beautiful scarlet color.

Cucumbertree Magnolia
Cucumbertree Magnolia

The Magnolia, Cucumbertree, Magnolia acuminata, is a little known tree that has considerable landscape merit. It has a very regular, pyramidal form with a strong central leader as a young tree, and then becomes rounded with age. The 2" to 3" flowers are a greenish yellow and emerge after the tree is in leaf. They are not very noticeable because they blend into the foliage and may not be produced until the tree is fairly old. The fruit looks somewhat like a small, bumpy cucumber and turns pinkish red in late summer. Songbirds, squirrels and mice eat the seeds. With a medium to fast growth rate, Cucumber Magnolia is an exceptional tree for large properties and prefers moist, deep, acid soil and full sun.