Our Tree Selection List

Large Trees (60-100 feet)

  • Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera)

    Soil: Moist, well-drained

    Water: Moderate to high

    Height: 70-90 ft

    Growth Rate: Fast

    Companion Trees: Oaks, maples

    Aesthetics: Attractive tulip-shaped flowers, vibrant fall color

    Considerations: Large size; dropping flower petals

  • Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)

    Soil: Moist, adaptable to wet

    Water: High; tolerant of flooding

    Height: 60-80 ft

    Growth Rate: Medium to fast

    Companion Trees: River Birch, Sycamore

    Aesthetics: Feathery foliage, attractive bronze fall color

    Considerations: Needle drop in fall, forms "knees" in wet soils

  • Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)

    Soil: Moist, adaptable

    Water: Moderate to high

    Height: 70-100 ft

    Growth Rate: Fast

    Companion Trees: Oaks, Bald Cypress

    Aesthetics: Striking bark, wide canopy for shade

    Considerations: Shedding bark, large leaf litter

  • Oak Species (Quercus sp.)

    (Specific species selected by site conditions)

    Soil: Adaptable, prefers well-drained

    Water: Moderate

    Height: 60-80 ft

    Growth Rate: Medium to slow

    Companion Trees: Maples, Hornbeam

    Aesthetics: Strong structure, valuable wildlife habitat

    Considerations: Acorns, slower establishment

Medium Trees (30-50 feet)

  • River Birch (Betula nigra)

    Soil: Moist, adaptable

    Water: Moderate to high

    Height: 40-50 ft

    Growth Rate: Fast

    Companion Trees: Bald Cypress, Hornbeam

    Aesthetics: Beautiful peeling bark, graceful branching

    Considerations: Branch drop, sensitive to drought

  • Little Leaf Linden (Tilia cordata)

    (Non-native)

    Soil: Moist, fertile

    Water: Moderate

    Height: 30-50 ft

    Growth Rate: Medium

    Companion Trees: Oaks, Maples

    Aesthetics: Dense shade, fragrant flowers attracting pollinators

    Considerations: Susceptible to aphids

  • Hophornbeam (Ostrya virginiana)

    Soil: Well-drained

    Water: Low to moderate

    Height: 25-40 ft

    Growth Rate: Slow

    Companion Trees: Oaks, Maples

    Aesthetics: Attractive seed pods, good fall color

    Considerations: Slow growth

  • Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana)

    Soil: Moist, fertile, adaptable

    Water: Moderate

    Height: 20-35 ft

    Growth Rate: Slow to medium

    Companion Trees: Oaks, Redbud

    Aesthetics: Smooth bark, compact form, bright fall color

    Considerations: Slow establishmen

Small Trees (15-30 feet)

  • Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)

    Soil: Well-drained, adaptable

    Water: Moderate

    Height: 20-30 ft

    Growth Rate: Medium

    Companion Trees: Hornbeam, Serviceberry

    Aesthetics: Early spring pink flowers, heart-shaped leaves

    Considerations: Shorter lifespan (~20-25 years)

  • Serviceberry (Amelanchier sp.)

    Soil: Moist, well-drained

    Water: Moderate

    Height: 15-25 ft

    Growth Rate: Medium

    Companion Trees: Redbud, Hornbeam

    Aesthetics: White spring flowers, edible berries, vivid fall color

    Considerations: Birds attracted to fruit; occasional suckering