‘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
Native
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.
Native
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.
Native
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.
Native
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