Plant Type: Trees

Shortleaf Pine

Shortleaf Pine Tree

Shortleaf pine is a native evergreen tree that provides shade and cover for wildlife. It is a good choice for naturalizing large properties, and is one of the finest trees for gardening under because of its high shade and deep roots. Shortleaf pine forests of the region were unusually rich in all-year-round wildflowers. Shortleaf pines Shortleaf Pine

White Oak

Quercus alba

White oak is a majestic deciduous tree that provides shade to parks and large backyards.  It is a great choice for shade and provides food for wildlife. It is one of the longest lived oaks, with a high resistance to diseases and rots.  Its strong, durable timber is often used in woodworking such as whiskey White Oak

Eastern Red Cedar

Juniperus virginiana

Eastern red cedar is a native evergreen tree that provides food and shelter for wildlife. It is a good choice for screening and privacy. The wood of eastern red cedar is used to create cedar chests and fence posts. It was also used by indigenous people to make flutes and furniture.

American Plum

Prunus americana

The American plum tree helps local wildlife by providing food and shelter for birds, bees, and butterflies. Pretty flowers in spring and tasty fruits make it a great tree to have in yards, helping to keep the environment healthy and full of life.

Sourwood

Oxydendrum arboreum

The Sourwood tree has beautiful white flowers in the summer that attract bees, which make delicious honey from the nectar. In the fall, its leaves turn bright red and orange, making it one of the prettiest trees around.

American Holly

Ilex opaca

American holly is an evergreen tree with glossy, dark green leaves. Its red berries color up just in time for the winter holidays and provide food for birds. An unusually hardy and long-lived tree, American holly is a great choice for privacy screens.

Witch Hazel

Hamamelis virginiana

The Witch hazel tree features bright yellow flowers that bloom in the fall when most other trees are done flowering. Its unique, spidery flowers and interesting seed pods make it a fun and beautiful tree to have in your yard.

Carolina Silverbell

Halesia carolina

Carolina silverbell has lovely white, bell-shaped flowers that hang from its branches in the spring. Its attractive blooms and glossy green leaves make it a beautiful addition to any garden.

Flowering Dogwood

Cornus florida

Flowering dogwood has stunning white or pink flowers in the spring that look like they’re blooming from the tree’s branches. Its colorful fall leaves and unique, red berries make it a beautiful and interesting tree all year round. Heads-up: Cornus florida can sometimes face issues with diseases like dogwood anthracnose, so it’s good to keep Flowering Dogwood

Fringe Tree

Chionanthus virginicus

True to its name, the Fringe tree has unique, fringy white flowers that look like they’re covered in delicate, white tassels in late spring. Its attractive, green foliage and striking blooms make it a standout tree in any garden. The Fringe tree is great for urban settings because it’s compact, low-maintenance, and adds a lot Fringe Tree