Sassafras
Sassafras albidum
Trees have three distinctly different 3-5” long leaves: three-lobed, mitten-shaped, and simple, that turn red, … Continued
browsing plants: trees
Trees and shrubs can be planted year-round as long as the ground isn’t frozen. When planting a new tree, keep in mind that the only water source the plant has is the relatively small root ball until new roots can grow into the surrounding soil.
At minimum new trees should be watered twice weekly, and under hot, dry summer conditions even more. Water slowly to allow moisture to make its way deep down into the soil, which will encourage the roots to follow.
When planting, make sure the base of the trunk is not planted too deep, and keep mulch pulled back to allow air to flow around the base of the plant. Make sure the surface of the root ball will be level with the surrounding soil level even after the tree has settled.
Staking young trees will minimize stress from wind in unprotected locations. Because the tree will continue to grow it is important to allow some movement. Check trees every three months to loosen as needed. Use fence posts and a short length of old garden hose with wire through the hose to protect the trunk of the tree from being damaged by the tie wire. Remove the stakes after one to two years.
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orangebark stewartia
Stewartia monodelpha
A rare and lovely small tree grown for its rich smooth cinnamon colored bark, great … Continued
Japanese Pagoda Tree
Styphnolobium japonicum
A revered tree in the Far East, planted for their beautiful fragrant flowers and delicate … Continued
Japanese tree lilac
Syringa reticulata ‘Ivory Silk’
A small tree growing 20–25’ tall with a rounded crown. Creamy white, fragrant, single flowers … Continued
bald cypress
Taxodium distichum
In its native swamp habitat, bald cypress raises conical “knees” from its roots to access … Continued
weeping baldcypress
Taxodium distichum 'Cascade Falls'
Deciduous conifer with a weeping habit off a central leader and narrow bright green leaves … Continued
linden
Tilia cordata
‘Greenspire’ A transplant from Europe, where it has been put to use as a shade … Continued
American elm
Ulmus americana
‘Valley Forge’ is a Dutch elm disease tolerant selection introduced after 20 years of research. … Continued
Japanese zelkova
Zelkova serrata
‘Green Vase’ Japanese zelkova is a good street and shade tree with vase-shaped form with … Continued