Callicarpa americana Mature Size: 3 to 8 feet in height, 3 to 6 feet in width The American Beautyberry is a deciduous shrub native to the southeastern United States. It produces vivid purple berry clusters along the stems in late summer and fall. Birds and mammals feed on the berries during colder months. Fun Facts: …
Kalmia latifolia Mature Size: 5 to 15 feet in height, 5 to 10 feet in width The Mountain Laurel is a broadleaf evergreen shrub native to eastern forests. It is known for its glossy leaves and showy clusters of pink or white flowers in late spring. It prefers acidic, well-drained soils and partial shade. May …
Ilex vomitoria Mature Size: may grow to 20 feet in height, it looks like an Inkberry The Yaupon Holly is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Southeastern United States. It has small, glossy leaves and produces red berries on female plants. Dense branching provides shelter for wildlife. It is very adaptable and …
Morella cerifera Mature Size: 5 to 10 feet in height, 6 to 10 feet in width The Bayberry, sometimes noted as Wax Myrtle, is a semi-evergreen shrub native to coastal regions of the eastern United States. It tolerates sandy soils, salt spray, and wind. The glossy, aromatic leaves release a spicy fragrance when crushed. Waxy gray …
Pinus palustris Mature Size: 80 to 100 feet in height and 2 to 2 ½ feet in diameter The Longleaf Pine is a long-lived evergreen tree that grows in fields or sandy soils and is found throughout the Southeast coast of the United States. Needles are bright green, and 8 to 15 inches long with …
Rhus Mature Size: up to 25 feet tall, with short trunks and spreading branches. The Native Sumac Shrub is found primarily in dry sandy or rocky forests, edges, and clearings. The shrub and small tree were found by an invasive Callery Pear tree not far from the nearby Cannery building. Leaves are alternate, pinnately compound, 12-24 …
Prunus serotina Mature Size:60 to 100 feet in height, and 1 to 4 feet in diameter The Black Cherry trees located here were uncovered after the Chinese Privet was removed along the perimeter of the Sweet Gum tree. This tree grows on many sites that are not very wet or dry. Leaves are alternate, simple …
Cercis canadensis Mature size: 15 to 30 feet in height and 6 to 10 inches in diameter The Eastern Redbud is a small deciduous ornamental tree that can tolerate full sun or part shade and moderately fertile clay or sandy soil. Regular watering and fertilization as needed will keep the plant healthy. It may be …
Oxydendrum arboretum L Mature size: 30 to 40 feet in height and 8 to 12 inches in diameter The Sourwood is uniquely formed, often with leaning trunk and crooked branches. The leaves are alternate, simple 4 to 7 inches long, shiny green above and paler below, edges very finely toothed. Bark on very young shoots …
Hamamelis virgiana L. Mature size: is considered a large shrub or small tree to 20 feet tall, often forming clumps The Witch Hazel is an understory of mainly moist upland forests. Its leaves are alternate, simple, 3 to 6 inches long, broadly oval, and with an uneven base. The flowers are bright yellow, with four …
