(Syringa reticulata)

• 20-30 feet height and 15-25 feet spread at maturity
• Plant in full sun
• Produces very fragrant, showy white blooms in late spring and has attractive bark
• Attracts pollinator insects

(Magnolia stellata)

• 15-20 feet height and 10-15 feet spread at maturity
• Medium-fast growth rate
• Plant in full sun/partial shade; flowers best in full sun
• Produces an abundance of showy flowers in early-to-late spring
• Recommended cultivars: 'Jane Platt'

(Chionanthus virginicus)  |   Native

• 12-20 feet height and spread at maturity
• Plant in full sun/partial shade
• Good urban tree; tolerates air pollution
• Slightly fragrant, spring-blooming flowers; produces clusters of olive-like fruits in summer – great source of food for wildlife
• Vibrant yellow leaves in autumn

(Cornus kousa)

• 15-25 feet height and 25 feet spread at maturity
• Slow/medium growth rate
• Plant in full sun/partial shade
• Flowers in May/June and foliage turns rich colors (scarlet and purple) in autumn
• Produces pink/red fruit that attracts songbirds
• Recommended cultivars: 'Venus', 'Scarlet Fire'

(Acer griseum)

• Typically grows to 15-25 feet, can grow up to 40 feet
• Plant in area of full sun/partial shade
• Slow growth rate
• Attractive cinnamon-colored ‘papery’ bark, good fall foliage color
• Maintenance level: Low

(Amelanchier arborea)   |   Native

• 15-25 feet height and spread at maturity
• Medium growth rate
• Plant in area of full sun/partial shade
• Blooms delicate white flowers in March/April; produces edible berry-like fruit in summer
• Red and gold fall foliage
• Maintenance level: Low
• Recommended cultivar: 'Autumn Brilliance'

(Cercis canadensis)  |   Native

• Dozens of varieties with different characteristics, including: ‘Pink Pom Poms’, ‘Appalachian Red’, 'Flamethrower'
• 20-30 feet height, 25-35 feet spread at maturity
• Medium growth rate
• Plant in full sun/partial shade
• Heart-shaped leaves; bright pink/purple flowers in early spring; produces long, brown seed pods
• Maintenance level: Low