Common Cultivars: Wildfire, Red Rage, Firestarter

• 35-45ft tall & 30-40 ft spread at maturity
• Plant in full sun/partial shade
• Leaves turn a showy red color in fall
• Is tolerant of wet conditions
• Produces showy blue berries that are prized by wildlife

• 30-40ft tall & 10-20ft wide at maturity
• Plant in full sun/partial shade
• Produces blue “berries” (actually cones) that persist throughout winter
• Has distinctive peeling red colored bark

• 35-45ft tall & 35-45 ft spread at maturity
• Plant in full sun/partial shade
• Produces small leaves, which reduces leaf litter
• Native variety produces large thorns, but the cultivars in trade are thornless varieties

• 25-35ft tall & 15-25ft spread at maturity
• Plant in full sun/partial shade
• Produces inconspicuous, hanging “fruit”
• Leaves turn a distinctive yellow Fall color

Common Species: American, European

• 25-35ft tall & 20-30ft spread at maturity
• Plant in full sun/partial shade
• Slow growing, less than 1ft per year
• Distinctive bark provides visual interest in winter
• Prefers moist, well-draining soil

• 40-50ft tall & 20-30ft spread at maturity
• Plant in full sun/partial shade
• Produces inconspicuous flowers that attract pollinators
• Sensitive to drought, so put in a place where watering is possible, in case of extended drought

Common Species: Bigleaf, Umbrella

• 30-50ft tall & 20-40ft spread at maturity
• Medium-fast growth rate
• Plant in full sun/partial shade
• Produce showy flowers in Spring

Note: Only some varieties of magnolia are considered medium-sized at maturity.

• 20-40ft tall & 20-40ft spread at maturity
• Plant in full sun/partial shade
• Produces yellow flowers in spring
• Produces golf ball-sized fruit
• Benefits butterflies, birds, & small mammals

• 30-40ft tall & 30-40ft spread at maturity
• Plant in full sun
• Very tough tree tolerant of most adverse conditions
• Females produce large “horse apples,” however, trees in trade are male
• Produce large thorns, however, trees in trade are thornless varieties

Note: While this is a hardy, native tree, they may be difficult to find at local nurseries.

Common Species: Persian, Chinese

Common Cultivars: Persian Parrotia culivars include Persian Spire; Chinese Parrotia cultivars are not readily available

• 20-40ft tall & 10-20ft spread at maturity
• Plant in full sun/partial shade
• Showy fall color
• Good in tight spaces as they grow compact
• Not sensitive to poor soil conditions

• 30-40ft tall & 40-50ft spread at maturity
• Plant in full sun/partial shade
• Produces flagrant white flowers
• Has a nice yellow fall color