Trees are one of the most valuable assets to have in a home landscape. Energy conservation and many other environmental benefits are achieved when trees are properly used in a landscape. Use this selection guide to choose trees for your landscape.
Small Flowering Trees
- Dogwood
- Mayhaw
- Grancy Greybeard
- Silverbell
- Crape Myrtle
- Eastern Redbud
- Parlsey Hawthorn
Medium to Large Flowering Trees
- Swamp Red Maple
- Southern Magnolia
- Tulip Tree (Tulip Poplar)
- Oriental Magnolia
Trees Tolerating Wet Soils
- Willows
- Mayhaw
- Swamp Red Maple
- Nuttall Oak
- Bald Cypress
- Tupelo Gum
- River Birch
- Wax Myrtle
Drought Tolerant Trees
- Yaupon
- Vitex or Lilac Chaste Tree
- Chinese Pistachio
- Crape Myrtle
- Green Ash
Fast Growing Shade Trees
- Chinese Elm
- Bald Cypress
- Cherrybark Oak
- Green Ash
- Southern Red Oak
- Nuttall Oak
- Sawtooth Oak
- Tulip Tree (Tulip Poplar)
- Sycamore
- River Birch
Trees to Attract Wildlife
- Sawtooth Oak
- Mayhaw
- Yaupon
- Wax Myrtle
- Silverbell
- Pawpaw
- Pecan
- Eastern Red Cedar
- Parsley Hawthorn
BMP Checklist:
- Select plants adapted to your site (sun, flowering desired, evergreen/deciduous, etc.)
- Select botanical traits to meet your needs
- Consider mature size and space accordingly at planting