2024 Tree and Shrub Sale - Species Descriptions
Canopy Trees
Sugar Maple - Acer saccharum
Favorite shade tree with vibrant fall colors ranging from yellow to orange to bright red.
Estimated mature height 40-80' Estimated delivery height 3-4' Soil preference: rich, well-drained soils Light preference: full to part sun |
River Birch - Betula nigra
Shaggy barked, stream banks, single stem
Estimated Mature Height: 40 to 70 ft. Estimated Delivery Height: 5 to 6 ft. Soil Preference: Medium to wet Light Preference: Part shade to sun |
Swamp White Oak Quercus bicolor
Common Oak throughout most of Ohio. Often found in wet woods and along bodies of water. Colorful autumn leaves, typically turning crimson.
Estimated mature height: 70' Estimated delivery height: 4-5' Soil preference: rich, deep, and poorly drained soils Light preference: partial to full sun |
Tulip Poplar - Liriodendron tulipifera
Cup shaped yellow flowers, golden fall color,
fast growing Estimated Mature Height: 70 to 100 ft. Estimated Delivery Height: 5 to 6 ft. Soil Preference: Moist, slightly acidic Light Preference: Full sun to part shade |
Bald Cypress - Taxodium distichum |
Bur Oak - Quercus macrocarpa
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Glossy green foliage, grayish bark, scarlet in autumn, drought tolerant, gorgeous fall color
Estimated Mature Height: 40 to 60 ft. Estimated Delivery Height: 3 to 4 ft. Soil Preference: Moist, well drained Light Preference: Full sun to part shade Shumard Oak - Quercus shumardi
Drought resistant, withstands short term flooding, red fall color, tolerates pollution and compacted soils
Estimated Mature Height: 40 to 60 ft. Estimated Delivery Height: 4 to 5 ft. Soil Preference: Well drained Light Preference: Full sun to part shade |
Majestic oak when mature. Easily recognized by its leather-like leaves and large acorns.
Estimated mature height - 90 ft. Estimated Delivery height: - 4-5ft. Soil Preference: Adaptable to moist, or dry soils. Prefers mildly alkaline soils. Light preference: - partial to full sun Northern Pecan - Carya illinoinensis
Long lived large nut bearing tree
Estimated Mature Height: 75-100 ft. Estimated Delivery Height: 4-5 ft. Soil Preference: Rich, moist, well drained Light Preference: Full Sun |
Black Gum - Nyssa sylvatica
Medium sized tree that offers brilliant fall foliage.
Estimated mature height: 40 to 80 ft.
Estimated delivery height: 4-5'
Soil Preference: moist to well-drained
Light preference: Full to part sun
Estimated mature height: 40 to 80 ft.
Estimated delivery height: 4-5'
Soil Preference: moist to well-drained
Light preference: Full to part sun
Understory Trees
Allegheny Serviceberry - Amelanchier laevis
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Eastern Redbud - Cercis canadensis
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Scented white spring flowers-sweet juicy edible fruit
Estimated Mature Height: 15 to 30 ft. Estimated Delivery Height: 4 to 5 ft. Soil Preference: Moist/Well drained Light Preference: Part shade/sun Flowering Dogwood - Cornus florida
White spring flowers, red fall color,
medium growing Estimated Mature Height: 15 to 30 ft. Estimated Delivery Height: 3 to 4 ft. Soil Preference: Moist, well drained Light Preference: Full sun to part shade |
Small pink flowers, heart shaped leaves
Estimated Mature Height: 20 to 30 ft. Estimated Delivery Height: 4 to 5 ft. Soil Preference: Well drained Light Preference: Full sun to part shade American Hornbeam - Carpinus caroliniana
Smooth gray bark, yellow to scarlet fall color
Estimated Mature Height: 20 to 35 ft. Estimated Delivery Height: 3 to 4 ft. Soil Preference: Medium to wet Light Preference: Part shade to shade |
PawPaw - Asimina triloba
Small understory tree with large tropical-looking leaves. Produces edible fruits in late summer. Needs another tree to cross pollinate in order to produce fruit.
Estimated mature height: 25'
Soil preference: moist, but well-drained, high in organic matter
Light preference: Shade. Can tolerate sun when mature
Estimated mature height: 25'
Soil preference: moist, but well-drained, high in organic matter
Light preference: Shade. Can tolerate sun when mature
Shrubs
American Black Currant - Ribes americanum |
American Hazelnut - Corylus americana |
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Fruit-producing shrub.
Can produce fruit alone. Estimated Mature Height: 2 to 5 ft. Estimated Delivery Height: 2 to 3 ft. Soil Preference: Well drained Light Preference: Full sun to part shade Smooth Hydrangea - Hydranges aborescens
Canopy bush, deciduous, lives along streams, showy white flowers bloom throughout summer
Estimated Mature Height: 3 to 5 ft. Estimated Delivery Height: 2 to 3 ft. Soil Preference: Average to moist Light Preference: Part shade |
Oval fruit in leathery husk, fast growing, flavorful nut
Estimated Mature Height: 10 to 16 ft. Estimated Delivery Height: 2 to 3 ft. Soil Preference: Medium to dry Light Preference: Full sun to part shade Nannyberry - Viburnum lentago
Large shrub that produces small white flowers, attracting pollinators. Berries are a good food source for birds.
Estimated Mature Height: Estimated Delivery Height: 2 to 3 ft. Soil preference - well-drained Light preference - partial to full-sun |
Oakleaf Hydrangea - Hydrangea quercifolia |
Buttonbush - Cephalanthus occidentalis |
Large shrub with showy white flowers blooming throuhout summer.
Estimated Mature Height: 4 to 8 ft. Estimated Delivery Height: 1 to 2 ft. Soil Preference: Average to well drained Light Preference: Partial shade |
Large shrub, showy flowers.
Estimated Mature Height: 3 to 10 ft. Estimated Delivery Height: 2 to 3 ft. Soil Preference: moist Light preference: Full sun to part shade |
Common Elderberry - Sambucus canadensis
Showy white flowers, golden fall color, fast growing
Estimated Mature Height: 5 to 8 ft. Estimated Delivery Height: 2 to 3 ft. Soil Preference: Moist, well drained Light Preference: Full sun to part shade |
Indigo Bush - Amorpha fruticosa
Deciduous shrub with small deep purple flowers that provide a good nectar source for butterflies.
Estimated Mature Height: 6 to 12 ft. Estimated Delivery Height: 2 to 3 ft. Soil Preference: medium to wet soil to well-drained Light Preference: Full sun |
Arrowwood Viburnum - Viburnum dentatum
on-fragrant white flowers, deciduous, berries attract birds and butterflies
Estimated Mature Height: 5 to 12 ft. Estimated Delivery Height: 2 to 3 ft. Soil Preference: Well drained to moist Light Preference: Full sun to shade |
Common Ninebark - Physocarpus opulifolius
Pink to white blooms, exfoliating bark
Estimated Mature Height: 5 to 9 ft. Estimated Delivery Height: 2 to 3 ft. Soil Preference: Dry to medium, well drained Light Preference: Full sun to part shade |
American Bladdernut - Staphylea trifolia
Fast-growing shrub or understory tree.
Estimated Mature Height: 10-15 ft. Estimated Delivery Height: 2 to 3 ft. Soil Preference: moist Light Preference: partial to full shade |
Blackhaw Viburnum - Viburnum prunifoliumLarge deciduous shrub that produces white flowers and small berries which are a good food source for wildlife.
Estimated height: 12-15 ft. Esitmated delivery height: 1-2 ft. Soil preference: well-drained Light preference: partial to full sun |
Common Witchhazel - Hamamelis virginiana
Large, slow-growing shrub. Produces yellow flowers in the fall.
Estimated Mature Height: 15-30 ft.
Estimated Delivery Height 2-3 ft.
Soil Preference: moist, well-drained rich soils
Light Preference: full sun to full shade
Estimated Mature Height: 15-30 ft.
Estimated Delivery Height 2-3 ft.
Soil Preference: moist, well-drained rich soils
Light Preference: full sun to full shade