Common Cultivars: Golden Glory

• 15-25ft tall & 10-20ft spread at maturity
• Plant in full sun/partial shade
• Has attractive peeling bark
• Produces berries for wildlife
• Produces bright yellow flowers in late winter/early spring

Common Species: American, Kousa

Common Cultivars: American Dogwood cultivars are not readily available; Kousa Dogwood cultivars include Scarlet Fire and Venus

• 15-25ft tall & 25ft spread at maturity
• Slow-medium growth rate
• Plant in full sun/partial shade
• Flowers in the spring and has good fall color
• Produces pink/red fruit

Common Species - American, Chinese

• 10-20ft tall & 10-20ft spread at maturity
• Plant in full sun/partial shade
• Chinese Fringetree is more tolerant of urban conditions than American
• Fragrant springtime flowers
• Typically produce olive-like berries that are good food for wildlife
• Nice fall color & attractive bark depending on species & cultivar

Common Species: Chinese, Japanese

Common Cultivars: Chinese Lilac cultivars include Beijing Gold; Japanese Lilac cultivars include Ivory Silk

• 20-30ft tall & 10-15 ft spread at maturity
• Plant in full sun
• Produces fragrant showy white blooms in late Spring
• Has a showy, peeling bark
• Attracts pollinators

Common species: Sweetbay, Lois

• 15-20ft tall & 10-15ft 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 small at maturity.

Common Cultivars: Sunflower, Potomac, Shenandowh; contact Kentucky State University if interested in cultivars

• 15-25ft tall & 10-20ft spread at maturity
• Plant in full sun/partial shade
• Produces edible fruit in fall
• Grows inconspicuous purple flowers

Common Cultivars: Appalachia Red, Forest Pansy

• 20-30ft tall & 25-35ft spread at maturity
• Medium growth rate
• Plant in full sun/partial shade
• Has medium-sized heart-shaped leaves
• Produces pink edible flowers in spring

Common Cultivars: Autumn Brilliance

• 15-25 ft tall & 15-25 ft spread at maturity
• Prefers some shade
• Medium growth rate
• Plant in full sun/partial shade
• Produces white flowers in spring & edible berries in summer
• Berries are susceptible to Apple-Cedar Rust
• Red-gold Fall foliage

Note: Though these are hardy street tres, they will produce suckers if stressed!

Common Species: Paperbark, Truncatum, Trident

• Grows 15-40ft tall & 10-20 ft spread, depending on cultivar
• Plant in full sun/partial shade
• Slow-medium growth rate
• Low maintenance hardy trees, good for along streets or in bad soil

Common Species: American, Japanese

• 15-25ft tall & 10-20 ft spread at maturity
• Plant in full sun/partial shade
• Produces showy drooping flowers, color depends on species/cultivar
• Grows small, dark oval fruits

Note: Snowbells are not the most hardy tree along streets, so make sure to plant it in a sheltered area. 

• 15-25ft tall & 10-20ft spread at maturity
• Plant in full sun/partial shade
• Produces clusters of showy white flowers
• Has attractive Fall color

Note: Be sure to check that the viburnum you're considering is in tree form!