Trees

Nyssa sylvatica   Other Name Black tupelo   Sun Requirements Full sun, part sun   Bloom Period and Seasonal Color Mostly grown for its stature and showy fall foliage colors of orange, red and purple.   Mature Height x Spread 30 to 50 feet x 20 to 30 feet with some dwarf versions   Added Benefits Native, attracts beneficials, fall color, drought tolerant   If you're looking for an attractive, low maintenance, deciduous shade trees for your street or yard with amazing fall foliage color, add sour gum to your list. This native...

Liquidamber styraciflua   Other Name American Sweet Gum   Sun Requirements Full sun, part sun   Bloom Period and Seasonal Color Grown mostly for its tall stature and yellow, red, and purple fall foliage colors   Mature Height x Spread 50 to 80 feet x 40 to 60 feet with some dwarf versions   Added Benefits Native, fall color, drought tolerant, deer resistant   If you're looking for something similar to, but different from your usual red or sugar maple trees for fall foliage color and shade, try the sweet gum. This deciduous...

Platanus spp   Other Name Planetree   Sun Requirements Full sun, part sun   Bloom Period and Seasonal Color Grown mostly for its large stature, attractive, peeling, cream colored bark.   Mature Height x Spread 70 to 90 feet x 60 to 70 feet   Added Benefits native, drought tolerant, deer resistant   This is a magnificent deciduous tree in the landscape. Not only is it tall, wide and has beautiful branches, the exfoliating bark leaves the trunk and older branches with colors of yellow, red and tan depending on the selection....

Learn how to grow tamarack trees, including varieties and how to plant and grow them. Listen to Podcast: podcast transcript How to Grow: Tamarack Larix laricina Other Name Larch, American Tamarack Sun Requirements Full sun Bloom Period and Seasonal Color Grown for its bluish-green colored needles that turn a bright yellow in autumn Mature Height x Spread 50 to 80 feet x 20 to 30 feet. Some dwarf and weeping versions stand less than 10 feet tall. Added Benefits Native, fall color, deer resistant This native, eastern North American tree is...