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Although it grows at a moderate pace, Sweetgum is rarely attacked by pests, and tolerates wet soils, but chlorosis is often seen in alkaline soils. Trees grow well in deep soil, poorly in shallow, droughty soil. It is difficult to transplant from a field nursery unless root pruned during nursery production. It is native to …
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Sawtooth Oak prefers a well-drained, acid soil but will adapt to most soils except highly alkaline. Chlorosis due to micronutrient-deficiency occurs on high pH soil. Although this can be temporarily corrected to a certain extent with remedial fertilizer treatments, it is best to plant a tree tolerant of alkaline soil when the pH at the …
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This large but graceful, deciduous conifer reaches 60 to 70 feet in height with a straight trunk and a spread of about 30 feet. Form varies from one tree to the next. Foliage turns a brilliant yellow in the fall for a short time but long enough to make a striking landscape statement. The 1 …
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Hop Hornbeam is a beautiful small tree suited for many landscapes but is rare in the nursery trade. It has a relatively shallow root system on most soils. Trees grow about anywhere except those that remain wet for extended periods. It is well adapted to city plantings such as along streets and in parking lots …
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Trident Maple should be planted in full sun or partial shade on well-drained, acid to neutral soil. Consider protecting the trunk with a white trunk wrap the first couple winters to help prevent bark damage from direct sun exposure. Given open soil for root expansion, it tolerates salt, air pollution, wind and drought. This is …
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Red Oak is one of the most commonly planted large shade trees in America. It is widely adapted to many areas of the country, including the high plains and Rocky Mountains, tolerating pollution, drought and compacted soil fairly well. Best growing conditions are a well-drained soil with an acid pH. Chlorosis often develops if the …
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Trees in the Prunus genus a best known for their beautiful and fragrant white, pink, and rose colored spring flowers. Many Prunus spp. are native to Asia but have since naturalized to the northeastern United States. They can vary in sizes from the 10-60 feet tall at maturity. The trees fruit emerges in the late …
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Also called sour gum, Nyssa sylvatica is a slow growing deciduous tree native to eastern North America. In a native setting, blackgum is primarily a lowland tree that can be found near water bodies, and wetland areas. Blackgum is a medium to large species with the ability to grow to 80 feet tall at maturity. …
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This Oak grows on sandy, loamy or clay soils on acid soils. Chlorosis often develops on alkaline soils. Although this can be temporarily corrected with applications of appropriate fertilizers containing iron, it is best to choose an oak tolerant of high pH if the soil test indicates a pH above 7.5. Appears to adapt to …
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Persian Parrotia is a beautiful tree with a symmetrical canopy and wonderful bark. The canopy forms a tight oval desired by many people for yards and streets. It should be grown in full sun or partial shade on well-drained, slightly acid soil but will adapt to alkaline soil provided other cultural requirements are met. Trees …
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