Small canopy trees (Class C)
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Cornelian Cherry
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
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Dogwood
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
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Fringe
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
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LilacList Item 1
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
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MagnoliaList Item 4
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.
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Paw Paw
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
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Redbud
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
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Serviceberry
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!
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Small Maple varieties
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
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Snowbell
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.
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Viburnum
- 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!

