‘Brown Turkey’ figFicus carica ‘Brown Turkey’

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Height at Maturity: 20-30 feet

Spread at Maturity: 10-30 feet

Growth Rate: Medium, 1-2 ft/yr

Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Characteristics: Large, lobed leaves; smooth, silvery bark

Fruit: Edible purplish-brown fleshy fruit in summer

Additional Information: Requires some pruning

fruit tree (self-pollinating)

‘Magnolia’ figFicus carica ‘Magnolia’

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Height at Maturity: 20-30 feet

Spread at Maturity: 10-30 feet

Growth Rate: Medium, 1-2 ft/yr

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Soil: Moist well-drained soil

Characteristics: Large, lobed leaves are rough dark green above and smooth light green beneath

Fruit: Mid-July to Late August; medium to large fig has a bronzy yellow skin, amber colored flesh, and rich flavor. Most popular fig for canning and preserves.

fruit tree (self-pollinating)

cherry ‘Stella’Prunus avium ‘Stella’

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Height at Maturity: 15-30 feet

Spread at Maturity: 15-30 feet

Growth Rate: Medium

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Soil: Well-drained soil

Seasonal interest: Heart-shaped abundant fruit that can be eaten fresh

Additional Information: Requires some pruning after several years

fruit tree(self-pollinating)

Corneliancherry Cornus mas

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Height at Maturity: 20-25 feet

Spread at Maturity: 15-20 feet

Growth Rate: Slow

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Soil: Adaptable to many soil types

Seasonal interest: First tree to bloom in Spring; edible berries good for jam and preserves

Additional Information: Moderate pruning needed to retain shape

fruit tree(self-pollinating)

Fuji appleMalus domestica ‘Fuji’

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Height at Maturity: 15-30 feet

Spread at Maturity: 10-20 feet

Growth Rate: Medium, 1-2 ft/yr

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Fruit: Mild, sweet flavor. Best for applesauce and eating out of hand???

Seasonal Interest: Pinkish-white flowers in early spring

Additional Information: Apple trees require frequent pruning and other maintenance. Two green thumbs required!

fruit tree (self-pollinating)

Redhaven PeachPrunus persica ‘Redhaven’

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Height at Maturity: 15-25 feet

Spread at Maturity: 15-25 feet

Growth Rate: Medium

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Fruit: Good for eating fresh, nearly “fuzzless”

Seasonal Interest: Showy pink flowers in spring

Additional Information: Special care may be needed against pests

fruit tree (self-pollinating)

Elberta PeachPrunus persica ‘Jordan’

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Height at Maturity: 12-20 feet

Spread at Maturity: 12-20 feet

Growth Rate: Medium

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Fruit: Excellent flavor, large fruit

Seasonal Interest: Showy pink flowers in Spring

Additional Information: Special care may be needed against pests

fruit tree (self-pollinating)

PersimmonDiospyros virginiana

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Height at Maturity: 35-60 feetSpread at Maturity: 25-35 feetGrowth Rate: Slow-MediumLight Requirement: Full Sun to Partial ShadeSoil: Dry to medium, well-drained soils

Seasonal interest: In winter, is distinctive with a thick, dark gray bark that is broken into rectangular blocks

Additional Information: Persimmon leaves can be used to make teas. Fruit is edible, but doesn’t ripen until after winter frost.

Native

unusual fruit tree

Fuyu PersimmonDiospyros kaki ‘Fuyu’

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Height at Maturity: 20-30 feet

Spread at Maturity: 10-15 feet

Growth Rate: Medium

Light Requirement: Full sun

Soil: Average soil and moisture

Seasonal interest: Fruit stays on trees after all leaves drop. Beautiful autumn color.

Additional Information: Tolerates heat, drought, humidity. Fruit is a non-astringent medium fruit with a sweet, mild flavor.

unusual fruit tree(self-pollinating)

white fringetree Chionanthus virginicus

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Height at Maturity: 12-20 feet

Spread at Maturity: 12-20 feet

Growth Rate: Fast

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Seasonal interest: Fragrant, white fleecy flowers

Characteristics: Lustrous green leaves, small blue fruits

Native

small flowering tree

eastern redbud Cercis canadensis

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Height at Maturity: 20-30 feet

Spread at Maturity: 25-35 feet

Growth Rate: Fast

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Seasonal interest: Early spring rosy pea-shaped edible flowers before leaves appear

Characteristics: Dark green heart-shaped leaves

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small flowering tree

river birchBetula nigra

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Height at Maturity: 40-70 feet

Spread at Maturity: 40-60 feet

Growth Rate: Fast

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Soil: Moist to wet soil

Seasonal interest: Yellow leaves in fall; green toothed leaves

Characteristics: Papery, peeling bark

Additional Information: Most culturally adaptable and heat- tolerant of the birches

Native

large shade tree

Persian IronwoodParrotia persica

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Height at Maturity: 20-40 feet

Spread at Maturity: 20-30 feet

Growth Rate: Medium

Light Requirement: Full Sun; Tolerates Light Shade

Soil: average, slightly acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soil

Characteristics: Bark of mature trees exfoliates to show green, white or tan patches

Seasonal interest: Oval, red-dish-purple leaves in spring turn to dark green in summer

small shade tree

tulip poplarLiriodendron tulipifera

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Height at Maturity: 70-90 feet

Spread at Maturity: 35-50 feet

Growth Rate: Fast, up to 4 feet per year

Light Requirement: Sun or Shade

Soil: Moist

Characteristics: Large, 3-8 inch long, semi-star shaped leaves

Seasonal interest: Orange and green tulip-shaped flowers in spring; golden yellow leaves in autumn and a cone-like fruit

Native

large shade tree

hornbeamCarpinus caroliniana

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Height at Maturity: 20-30 feet

Spread at Maturity: 20-30 feet

Growth Rate: Slow

Light Requirement: Partial Shade to Full Shade

Soil: Moist, rich soil

Seasonal interest: Papery winged fruits in late spring; yellow, orange, and red leaves in fall

Characteristics: Smooth blue-grey sinuous bark

Native

small shade tree

red cedarjuniperus virginiana

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Height at Maturity: 30-65 feetSpread at Maturity: 8-25 feetGrowth Rate: MediumLight Requirement: Full SunSoil: Average, dry to moist, well-drained soils

Seasonal interest: Dark blue green scale-like foliage; may turn brown-green in winter. Small blue cones that look like berries.

Characteristics: Gray to red-dish-brown bark exfoliates in thin shreddy strips on mature trees.

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needled evergreen tree

white pinePinus strobus

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Height at Maturity: 50-80 feetSpread at Maturity: 20-40 feetGrowth Rate: Fast

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Soil: Average, medium moisture, well-drained soil

Seasonal interest: Bluish green needles are soft to the touch and appear in bundles of five.

Additional Information: Site in areas with adequate space to accommodate future growth.

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needled evergreen tree

swamp white oakQuercus bicolor

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Height at Maturity: 50-60 feet

Spread at Maturity: 50-60 feet

Growth Rate: Slow-Medium

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Soil: Moist, acidic soil, good for planting in wet areas

Seasonal interest: Yellow brown to red leaves, as well as acorns, in fall

Characteristics: Glossy green leaves; Flaky, grayish brown bark.

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large shade tree

American lindenTilia americana

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Height at Maturity: 50-80 feetSpread at Maturity: 30-50 feetGrowth Rate: MediumLight Requirement: Full Sun to Partial ShadeSoil: Average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates some drought.

Seasonal interest: Winter twigs and buds are sometimes tinged with red.

Characteristics: Generally intolerant of air pollution and urban conditions.

Native

large shade tree

pagoda dogwoodCornus alternifolia

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Height at Maturity: 15-25 feet

Spread at Maturity: 15-20 feet

Growth Rate: Medium, 12-18 in/yr

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Light Shade

Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Characteristics: Dark green leaves, whitish beneath

Seasonal interest: White flowers in May and June; purple/black fruit ripens in July

Native

small flowering tree

Cherokee Brave dogwoodCornus florida ‘cherokee brave’

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Height at Maturity: 20 feet

Spread at Maturity: 20+ feet

Growth Rate: Slowly at first

Light Requirement: Partial Shade

Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Seasonal interest: Wide, showy red flowers in spring; Shiny red fruit in fall

Native cultivar

small flowering tree

Cherokee Princess dogwoodCornus florida ‘cherokee princess’

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Height at Maturity: 20 feet

Spread at Maturity: 20+ feet

Growth Rate: Slowly at first

Light Requirement: Partial Shade

Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Seasonal interest: Wide, showy white flowers in spring; Shiny red fruit in fall

Native cultivar

small flowering tree