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This large shrub or small tree tends to leaf out early so it may be injured by spring frosts. To keep foliage looking best, protect plants from direct wind exposure and direct sun by locating in partial or filtered shade, especially in the southern part of its hardiness range. A spot with well-drained, acid soil …
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The tree is easily transplanted, grows quickly, is adapted to a wide variety of soils (including alkaline) and has brilliant yellow fall color unmatched by most trees. It can also tolerate coastal conditions. Well adapted to street tree plantings, it is often overused. Norway Maple’s dense shade and shallow root system competes with lawn grasses, …
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Horsechestnut prefers a sunny exposure for best flower display and to develop a symmetrical canopy. The tree casts dense shade with large foliage. It is easily transplanted and grows in almost any urban soil, including alkaline, but leaves are often infected with leaf blight. This causes early defoliation in many years. The large leaves, nuts …
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Provide good drainage in an acidic soil for best growth. Crowns become one-sided unless they receive light from all around the plant, so locate in full sun. Select a different plant if soil is poorly drained, but otherwise cherry adapts to clay or loam. Roots should be kept moist and should not be subjected to …
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Northern Catalpa tolerates a wide range of soils, including pH in the 7’s, and is moderately drought-tolerant. It is a tough tree suited for planting in large-scale landscapes. Catalpa often escapes cultivation and invades surrounding woodlands. It is a tough plant that can grow about any place including sidewalk cutouts and could be used more. …
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Best for moist to wet soils in the mountains near its native habitat, but adapts to dry sites as well. Firs like an organic soil or organic matter incorporated into the potential root zone. Makes one of the nicest Christmas trees and is very popular. Annual fertilization in the Christmas tree farm has been found …
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Princess Tree should be planted where falling flowers and leaves are not objectionable because they can be a bit messy on hard surfaces. The tree is often considered a weed tree, and has naturalized in the edge of woodlands, along railroad rights-of-way, and in other areas of disturbed soil in eastern North America. Consider placing …
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Provide an acid soil and protection from the drying effect of winter winds. Foliage on plants in a windy situation in winter often turn brown, especially in the northern half of its hardiness range. Locate the tree so air circulation is good, particularly during summer to help prevent leaf blight. Trees perform best with afternoon …
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The tree grows slowly, is hard to transplant and prefers a sunny location and a moist, light soil. Though not a street tree, the tree makes one of the finest specimens of all those available in North America for large scale landscapes. European Beech is somewhat tolerant of heat and dry soil, but it is …
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Apple Tree is well-adapted to compacted urban soil, tolerates some drought and is somewhat tolerate of salt-spray. Well adapted to all areas within its hardiness zone range, including Texas and Oklahoma. Very adaptable tree. Do not over-fertilize, since this could increase the incidence of disease and will cause excess sprouting. Select only from disease-resistant cultivars …
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