Our Tree Selection List

60-90 feet at maturity

Fast annual growth rate

Brilliant, uniform golden yellow in Autumn

Produces distinct yellow-green tulip-shaped flowers in late spring; requires plenty of space to reach its full height

Best used as a large-scale shade tree or focal point in open areas

40–60 feet at maturity

Fast growth

Orange and scarlet leaves in Autumn

Heat resistant

Provides early-spring nectar for bees and essential food and habitat for native birds, mammals, and caterpillars

60–75 feet tall at maturity

Moderate growth rate per year

Golden-brown to russet or yellow-brown leaves in Autumn

Excellent large shade tree for big yards or parks.

Tolerates moist soils and some road salt

Slow to establish acorn crops; very long-lived

40–50 feet at maturity

Fast annual growth rate

Glossy green leaves; yellow fall color

Exfoliating cinnamon-to-salmon bark provides strong winter interest

Highly tolerant of wet soils and flooding; adaptable to urban conditions

Wildlife value (seed catkins for birds; host plant for native insects)

30–50 feet at maturity

Moderate annual growth rate

Soft yellow leaves in Autumn

Attractive spring white blossoms

Best in well-drained soil; avoid extreme drought

30–50 feet at maturity

Moderate annual growth rate

Palmately compound leaves; yellow to orange fall color (often brief)

Spring panicles of yellow-green flowers

Early leaf drop in late summer during drought or heat

Large nuts (buckeyes) valued by squirrels and other wildlife; toxic to livestock and pets

20–30 feet tall at maturity

Moderate annual growth rate

Unique pea-like magenta/rosy-pink spring blooms on bare branches; heart-shaped foliage turning golden-yellow in fall

Multi-season specimen for woodland gardens, naturalized borders, or understory planting

Early-season nectar for native bees and pollinators; seed pods for birds and small mammals

15–25 feet at maturity

Moderate annual growth rate

Creamy white, lemon-scented early summer blooms; glossy foliage with silvery undersides

Excellent multi-season specimen for rain gardens, moist soil areas, or sheltered patio spaces

Red seed pods attract songbirds; avoids spring frost damage by blooming in late May to June