Simpson's Nursery, Southern Fruit Trees, Container Trees, and Container ShrubsSimpson's Nursery, Southern Fruit Trees, Container Trees, and Container Shrubs

Product Line Characteristics

Apples
Variety
Ripens
Color
Characteristics
Fruit Uses
Climate Zone
Pollinators
Available in Size
Anna June-July Red Medium to large fruit. Sweet. Semi-acid. Keeps 6-8 wks refrigerated. Good for Gulf Coast. Eat fresh 200 Dorsett Apple Floribunda Crab #5, #7
Dorsett Late June Yellow with Pink Blush Medium fruit. Sweet. Firm texture. Keeps two weeks refrigerated. Good for Gulf Coast. Eat fresh 350 Anna Apple Floribunda Crab #5, #7
Ein Shemer June-July Yellow Medium fruit. Sweet. Semi-acid. Keeps two weeks refrigerated. Good for Gulf Coast. Eat fresh Applesauce 300 Anna Apple #5, #7
Fuji Mid Oct Redish Orange Med to large fruit. Sweet. Firm texture. All Purpose 300 Golden Delicious #5, #7
Gala October Yellow orange to red Small to med fruit. Very sweet, crisp/firm. Keeps 4+ mo. All Purpose 500 Golden Delicious #5, #7
Golden Delicious Sept-Oct Yellow Large fruit. Firm and crisp. More tart than Red Delicious Apple. All Purpose 800 Self #5, #7
Granny Smith Aug-Sept Green Medium to large fruit. Tart, crisp, firm texture. Excellent keeper. Eat fresh Cooking 400 Self #5, #7
McIntosh Early Fall Bright Red Large, sweet fruit. Eat fresh Cider 800 Yes #5, #7
Red Delicious Sept-Oct Dark Red Large fruit. Sweet and juicy. Dessert Cooking 800 Golden Delicious #5, #7
Winesap Late Fall Bright Red Large fruit with yellow flesh. Tangy. Stores well. Eat fresh Canning 800 Yes #5, #7
Blackberries
Variety Ripens Color Characteristics Fruit Uses Chill Hours Pollinators Available in Size
Apachee Mid-late June Glossy black Thornless, erect w/ large conical sweet berry. Eat fresh, jams, jellies, pies 500-550 Self/Bees #1, #3 8” Deco
Arapaho May-June Glossy black Thorny, erect w/med very sweet berries w/ small seeds. All Purpose 500-550 Self/Bees #1, #3, 8”
Black Satin July Black Thornless, erect w/ large honey sweet flavored berries. All Purpose 500-550 Self/Bees #1, #3, 8”
Navajo June-July Glossy black Thornless, erect w/ small to med moderately sweet berries. All Purpose 800-900 Self/Bees #1, #3, 8”
Blueberries
Variety Ripens Color Characteristics Fruit Uses Chill Hours Pollinators Available in Size
Brightwell Early to mid season   Vigorous, upright plant producing outstanding yields of medium size fruit. Eating Ornamental 350-400 Powder Blue #1,#3,#5, 8”
Home Bell May-June Dk Blue to Black 5 mm diameter berry w/ very few pest problems. Heat and drought tolerant. Eating Ornamental 600-650 2+ varieties Bees #1, #3, 8”
Powder Blue Mid season Light Blue Medium size fruit. Good firmness and flavor. Eating Ornamental 550-650 Brightwell Tifblue #1,#3,#5, 8”
Rabbiteye May-June Dark Black 5 mm diameter berry w/ very few pest problems. Heat and drought tolerant. Eating Ornamental 600-650 2+ varieties Bees #1, #3, 8”
Tifblue Mid to late season Light Blue Large fruit, vigorous and productive. More cold hardy than most varieties. Eating Ornamental 600-650 Brightwell Powder Blue #1, #3, 8”
Figs
Variety Ripens Color Characteristics Fruit Uses Climate Zone and/or Chill Hours Pollinators Available in Size
Brown Turkey Early & Late Summer Brown to Purple Medium fruit. Sweet, amber flesh. Two crops per year. Eat fresh 7-9 200 Self #5, #7
Celestial Early Summer Violet or Purple/Brown Small fruit. Sweet white flesh. Stays on tree longer. Resists spoilage. Canning Preserves 7-9 200 Self #5, #7
Everbearing Summer Greenish Yellow Large fruit. Soft amber flesh. Ornamental bush. Preserves 7-9 200 Self #5, #7
Grapes
Variety Ripens Color Characteristics Fruit Uses Climate Zone and/or Chill Hours Pollinators Available in Size
Catawba Sept-Nov Red Medium to large fruit. Sweet, rich taste. Jelly, wine Zones 5-8 Self #2, 8” Deco
Concord July-Aug Dk blue to blk Large seeds, highly aromatic, very hardy. Eat fresh, jelly, wine 100+ Self #2, 8” Deco
Niagra Sept-Oct Pale green Excellent dessert grape. Sweet, rich taste. Eat fresh, jelly, juice Zones 5-8 Self #2, 8” Deco
Southern Home Aug-Nov Black Nice balance of sweet & sour fruit, firm, disease resistant. Good for Gulf coast, low chill areas.  Muscadine cross. Eat fresh, juice, ornamental 100+ Self #2, 8” Deco
Muscadines
Variety Ripens Color Characteristics Fruit Uses Chill Hours Pollinators Available in Size
Bronze Aug-Sept Bronze Excellent flavor. Heavy producer. Fresh, jelly 200-500 Carlos, Southland #2, 8” Deco
Carlos Aug-Sept Bronze Small fruit. Heavy producer. Fresh, wine, juice, jelly 200-500 Self #2, 8” Deco
Frye Aug-Sept Bronze Very large fruit. Moderate disease resistance. Fresh, U-pick 200-500 Carlos, Southland #2, 8” Deco
Southland Mid Sept Black Excellent pollinator for female varieties. Fresh, juice, jelly 200-500 Self #2, 8” Deco
Nectarines
Variety Ripens Color Characteristics FRUIT USES Climate Zone and/or Chill Hours Pollinators Available in Size
Goldmine Freestone Feb-Mar Red Very large fruit. Fragrant flowers, white flesh. Fresh, dessert 400 Self #5
Sungold Semi-Free Early Summer Yellow with Red Blush Small to medium fruit. Firm, yellow flesh. Sweet. Juicy. Dessert Shipping 550 Self #5
Sun Red Semi-free Late Spring Bright Red Medium fruit. Firm, yellow flesh. Good flavor. Dessert 300 Self #5
Peaches
Variety Ripens Color Characteristics Fruit Uses Climate Zone and/or Chill Hours Pollinators Available in Size
Belle of Georgia Free Late Summer White with Red Blush Medium fruit. Firm, sweet white flesh. Heavy producer. Canning Shipping 850 Self #5, #7
Early Elberta Free Mid Summer Gold with Red Blush Large fruit. Yellow flesh. Firm and juicy. Eat fresh Canning 600-700 Self #5, #7
Elberta Free Mid Summer Gold with Red Blush Large fruit. Yellow flesh. Rich, sweet flavor. Heavy producer. Disease resistant. Ships well. Eat fresh Canning, jelly 850 Self #5, #7
Flordabelle Cling Late May Red Large fruit. Firm, yellow flesh. Heavy producer. Eat fresh 150 Self #5, #7
Flordacrest Semi-cling Mid April Yellow Small to medium fruit. Semi-cling stone. Sweet fruit. Eat fresh, cooking, canning 350 Self #5, #7
Flordaglo Semi-free Late April Early May Yellow Medium fruit. Semi-free stone. Eat fresh, cooking, canning 150 Self #5, #7
Flordhome Cling Early Summer Yellow with Red Blush Small fruit. Soft, white flesh. Resists nematodes. Home use 400 Self #5, #7
Flordaking Cling Late Spring Yellow with Red Blush Large fruit. Firm, yellow flesh. Vigorous grower. Eat fresh Dessert 450 Self #5, #7
Flordaprince Cling Mid to late April Yellow with Red Blush Small fruit. Clingstone. Low chill. Eat fresh, cooking, canning 100 Self #5, #7
Flordaqueen Cling Late Spring Yellow with Red Blush Large fruit. Moderately firm yellow flesh. Mild flavor. Eat fresh 550 Self #5, #7
Flordawon Late Spring Yellow with Red Blush Small fruit. Medium grower. Attractive accent or border tree.   220 Self #5, #7
Hale Haven Free Mid June Yellow with Red Blush Full flavored, sweet fruit. Ships well. Eat fresh, cooking, canning 850 Self #5, #7
J.H. Hale Free Mid Summer Yellow with Red Blush Large fruit. Yellow flesh. Sweet. Eat fresh Canning 850 Self Elberta #5, #7
June Gold Cling Mid-Late May Yellow with Red Blush Large fruit. Firm, yellow flesh. Good flavor. Eat fresh Dessert 650 Self #5, #7
La Feliciana Free Mid June Early July Dark Red Large fruit, yellow flesh. Eat fresh, cooking, canning 550 Self #5, #7
Sam Houston Free June Yellow with Red Blush Medium fruit, low to medium firmness. Showy flowers. Eat fresh Ornamental 500 Self #5, #7
Suwannee Free Late June Early July Yellow with Red Blush Large fruit. Sweet, mild flavor. Heavy producer. Eat fresh Good U-pick 500 Self #5, #7
Pears
Variety Ripens Color Characteristics Fruit Uses Climate Zone and/or Chill Hours Pollinators Available in Size
Asian, Kikusui Mid to Late Fall Green Firm small to medium size fruit. Crisp, juicy texture w/ apple like flavor. Fire blight resistant. Low acid. Eat Fresh 5-6-7-8-9 400 Partial Self Shinseiki #5, #7
Asian, Shinseiki Early to Mid Fall Greenish Yellow Medium to large size fruit. Good flavor. Good for home planting. Fire blight resistant. Low acid. Eat Fresh 5-6-7-8-9 400 Self #5, #7
Baldwin Semi-hard Early Fall Yellow Medium fruit. Sweet. Moderately blight and spot resistant.  Good producer.  Low chill for South. Dessert Canning 4-5-6-7-8-9 150 Yes LeConte, Orient #5, #7
Bartlett Soft Late Summer Yellow with Red Blush Large fruit. Sweet. Juicy. Good producer. Eat fresh Canning 4-5-6-7 800 Yes Moonglo #5, #7
Flordahome Semi-hard Mid Summer   Green Large fruit. Sweet but slightly tart. Leaf spot and fire blight resistant. Good for Gulf Coast. Eat fresh Canning 7-8-9 400 Yes Hood, Pineapple #5, #7
Hood Soft Late Summer Greenish Yellow Large fruit. Crisp and juicy. Susceptible to leaf spot and fire blight. Low chill for South. Eat fresh Canning 4-5-6-7-8-9 100-200 Yes Flordahome #5, #7
Keiffer Hard Mid Fall Greenish yellow with Red Blush Medium to large fruit. Coarse, crisp and juicy. Susceptible to blight. Winter storage. Cooking 4-5-6-7-8-9 350 Self or Orient #5, #7
Moonglo Soft Late Summer Yellow with Light Blush Medium fruit. Juicy. Good flavor. Vigorous. Blight resistant. Eat fresh 4-5-6-7 700 Yes Bartlett, Orient #5, #7
Orient Semi-hard Late Summer Yellow Large fruit. Sweet. Juicy. Leaf spot and blight resistant. Canning 4-5-6-7-8-9 350 Self or Baldwin, Keiffer, Moonglo #5, #7
Pineapple Hard Late Summer Russett Large fruit. Pineapple flavor. Keeps well. Most fire blight resistant. Canning 4-5-6-7-8-9 150 Yes Flordahome, Hood #5, #7
Sugar Soft Late Summer Yellow with Dark Blush Small fruit. Rich flavor. Tree semi-dwarf. Preserves 4-5-6-7-8 800 Self #5, #7
Persimmons
Variety Ripens Color Characteristics Fruit Uses Climate Zone and/or Chill Hours Pollinators Available in Size
Fuyugaki Late Fall Deep Orange Medium fruit. Light orange flesh. Good keeper. Pest and disease resistant. Home Use Commercial 8-9 Semi-Self #5, #7
Hachiya November Deep Orange Red Oblong conical fruit. Seedless or w/ few seeds. Dark yellow flesh. Home Use Eating 8-9 Semi-Self #5, #7
Plums
Variety Ripens Color Characteristics FRUIT USES Chill Hours Pollinators AVAILABLE IN SIZE
Bruce Japanese Early Summer Wine Red Medium to large fruit. Sweet. Semi-acid. Keeps 6-8 wks refrigerated. Canning 300-400 Yes/Bees #5, #7
Burbank Mid June Purplish Red Small fruit. Red flesh. Resistant to leaf scale. Eat fresh Canning 600 Yes/Japanese Variety #5, #7
Damson Free Early Fall Dark Red Medium fruit. Amber flesh. Sweet. Preserves 800 Self/Bees #5, #7
Excelsor Mid Summer Wine Red Small fruit. Juicy. Good flavor. Eat fresh 400 Yes/Bees #5, #7
Gold Japanese Early Summer Yellow Medium fruit. Sweet, yellow flesh. Juicy. Heavy producer. Eat fresh Home use 400 Yes/Bees #5, #7
Gulf Ruby Early to Mid June Red Sweet, juicy fruit w/ yellowish red flesh. Excellent backyard Variety. Eat fresh Canning 300 Yes/Bees #5, #7
Methley Mid June Maroon Small fruit. Red flesh. Good tree vigor. Eat fresh Canning 600 Self/Bees #5, #7
Santa Rosa Mid June Red Small fruit. Light yellow flesh. Good quality. Eat fresh Canning 600 Partially self/Bees #5, #7
Pomegranates
Variety Ripens Color Characteristics Fruit Uses Climate Zone and/or Chill Hours Pollinators Available in Size
Russian #26   Red Bright, large fruit, tolerates southern heat & humidity. Vase shape, prefers well drained soil. Moderate watering. Eat fresh Juice 7-10   #5
Wonderful Fall Yellowish Red Particularly sweet delicious flavored fruit that can grow to size of a grapefruit. Good landscape plant – quite showy. Eat fresh Juice 8-10 150 No #5
CLEAN AIR MACHINES (TREES & SHRUBS) LISTED ALPHABETICALLY BY COMMON NAME
Variety Type* Growth Rate Hardiness Mature Height Spread Characteristics Available in Size
ALTHEA
Assorted Colors D Slow to Moderate Zones 5-8 15’ 12’ Ornamental shrub w/ double blooms available in pink, purple, white and red blooms. #3
Diana White
Minerva Lavender D Medium Zones 5-8 15’ 12’ Ornamental shrub w/ single lavender blooms. #3
Red Heat D Slow-Mod Zones 5-8 15’ 12’ Ornamental shrub w/ single red blooms. #3
BIRCH, RIVER
Double Stem D Fast -15º 90’   Two trunks. Bright, glossy green leaves, silvery beneath. #5, #7, #15
Triple Stem D Fast -15º 90’   Three or more trunks. #5, #7, #15, #30, #45
Dura Heat Double (pp) D Fast -15º 40’ 25-30’ Two trunks. Dark green leaves that turn yellow in fall. Exfoliates at early age. #5, #7, #15
Dura Heat Triple (pp) D Fast -15º 40’ 25-30’ Three or more trunks. Denser canopy than River Birch. #5, #7, #15, #30, #45
CHERRY, FLOWERING
Akebono D Medium -05º 25’ 25’ Pink flowers. #5, #7, #15
Kwanzan D Medium -05º 30-40’ 30-40’ Dbl pink blossoms, good fall Color, upright, vase-shaped form. #5, #7, #15, #30
Okame D Medium -05º 20’   Rose pink flowers w/ dark center. #5, #7, #15
Yoshino D Medium -05º 40-50’ 25-40’ Glossy bark, dark green foliage w/ white-pink flowers. #5, #7, #15, #30
CHINESE SNOWBALL
Chinese Snowball (Viburnum) D Medium Zone 7 10’ 6-8’ Ornamental shrub w/ large balls of double white flowers that bloom all summer. Good for lower south. #3
CRAB, FLOWERING
Eleyi D Medium -15º 20-25’   Wine red blossoms. #5, #15
Floribunda D Medium -15º 20-25’   Deep red bud opens to white flower. #5, #15
Hopa D Medium -15º 20-25’   Crimson bud opens to rose Colored flower. #5, #15
Profusion D Medium -15º 20-25’   Red flowers with small red fruit. #5, #15
Robinson D Medium -15º 20-25’   Crimson bud opens to red-pink flower. #5, #15
Summer Wonder (pp) D Medium -15º 20-25’   Red summer foliage. #5, #15
CRYPTOMERIA
Radicans E Fast Zones 5-9 40-50’ 8-12’ Dark green dense foliage. Less susceptible to tip blight than some var.  
Yoshino E Fast Zones 6-9 40-50’ 20-30’ Blue-green summer foliage to bronze-green in cold weather. #5, #7, #15
CYPRESS
Bald D Medium Zones 4-10 50-70’ 20-25’ Deciduous conifer w/ pyramidal shape. Lt green new growth, dark green in summer to rich brown in fall. #5, #7, #30, #45
Leyland E Fast Zones 6-10 60-70’ 15-25’ Pyramidal shape. Drought tolerant. Feathery soft textured leaves. Grows 3 to 4’ per year. #3, #5, #7, #15, #30, #45
Murray E Fast Zone 6        
DOGWOOD, FLOWERING
Milky Way (Kousa) D Slow-Med Zones 5-8 15-25’ 20-25’ White spring flowers give a milky way effect. Scarlet fall foliage. #3, #7, #15
Pink D Medium -15º 15-30’ 12-20’ Disease resistant hybrid Variety w/ pink blooms. #3, #7
White D Medium -15º 15-30’ 12-20’ Disease resistant hybrid Variety w/ white blooms. #3, #7
ELM
Allee (pp7552) D Medium 50’ 50’ Green foliage turning red and orange in fall. Highly resistant to Dutch elm disease. #5, #7, #15
Drake D Medium 30-40’ 25-30’ Shiny green foliage. #5, #7, #15, #30, #45
EUCALYPTUS
Silver Dollar E Fast Zones 7-11 40’ 10-12’ Dusty blue-green fragrant leaves. Drought tolerant. #5
FORSYTHIA
Forsythia D Fast Zones 5-8 8-10’ 10-12’’ Arching habit shrub w/ yellow flowers in early spring before leaves. #3
GINKGO
Ginkgo D Medium -25º 40-70’ 20-40’ Bright green foliage w/ good fall Color. Very disease resistant. #5
HOLLY, DWARF
Burfordi Dwarf E Slow Zones 6-9 6-10’ 6-10’ Glossy dark green foliage w/ red berries. #3, #7
Carissa E Slow Zones 8-10 6-10’ 5’ Compact, dense w/ dark green leaves. #3, #7
Yaupon Dwarf E Slow Zones 7-10 6-10’ 7-12’ Compact w/ rich green leaves. #3, #7
HOLLY, UPRIGHT
East Palatka E Medium Zones 7-9 30-45’ 10-15’ Pyramidal, columnar w/ red fruit. #3, #15
Greenleaf American E Slow Zones 5-9 40-50’ 15-25’ Pyramidal, glossy foliage w/ red fruit at early age. #15
Mary Nell E Slow-Med Zones 6-9 15’ 10’ Upright pyramidal. Dark, glossy foliage w/ red berries. #7, #15
Nellie R. Stevens E Fast Zones 6-9 15-25’ 7-10’ Pyramidal w/ dark green foliage. Orange/red berries late summer. #7, #15
Needle Point E Medium Zones 5-10 30’ 10’ Dark green fragrant leaves w/ decorative berries. #3, #7, #15
Oakleaf (pp9487) E Medium Zones 6-8 15-20’ 6-8’ Emerald green foliage that resembles oak leaves. #7, #15
Savannah E Fast Zones 7-9 25-30’ 8’ Mid-size light green leaves w/ bright red berries. #15
Weeping Yaupon E Medium Zones 7-9 15-25’ 7-10’ Weeping branches, green leaves w/ red berries. #7, #15
INDIAN HAWTHORNE
Indian Hawthorne E Slow Zones 7-10 3-4’ 4’ Low mounding shrub w/ green leaves and white flowers. #2, #3, #7
INDIGOFERA
Amblyantha D   Zones 6-10 8’   Shrub w/ pink flowers from Mar to Oct w/ purple seed pods in fall. #3
Decora D   Zones 8-10 3’   Low growing, Spreading shrub w/ pink flowers spring & summer. #3
LAUREL, CHERRY
Cherry Laurel E Fast To Zone 6 20’ 6-8’ Compact, tightly branched, good bloomer. #2, #5, #7, #15
LIGUSTRUM
Waxleaf Ligustrum E Fast Zones 7-10 10-12’ 6-8’ White flowers spring to early summer. High drought tolerance. #3, #7, #15, #30
LOROPETALUM
Carolina Moonlight E Med-Fast Zones 7-9 5-6’ 5-6’ White blooms late winter – early spring. Green foliage. Drought resistant once established. #3,#7
Ever Red E Med-Fast Zones 7-9 6’ 6’ Compact. Deep red blooms late winter. Dark burgundy foliage. #3,#7
Firedance E Fast Zones 5-8 4-6’ 2-3’ Hot pink flowers w/ burgundy foliage. Good in large planters. #3, #7
Plum E Fast Zones 7-9 5-6’ 6-8’ Compact, reddish purple foliage. Blooms spring and fall. #3, #7
Ruby Dwarf E Med-Fast Zones 7-11 4-6’ 4-6’ Shiny ruby red leaves w/ bright pink flowers. #3, #7
Suzanne E Med-Fast Zones 7-9 3-4’ 3-4’ Red-Maroon foliage w/ almost rounded leaves and pink flowers. #3, #7
Zhuzhou E Medium Zones 7-10 8-12’ 10-15’ Dark maroon, almost black foliage w/ pink flowers. #3, #7
Tree Form E Fast Zones 7-9 6-12’ 6-10’ This would be good for espalier. #5, #7, #15
MAGNOLIA, JAPANESE
Alexandrina D Medium -15º 20-25’ 15-25’ Saucer. Large purple flowers bloom late winter to early spring. #5, #7, #15
Ann D Medium -15º 10’ 10’ Early purplish-red flowers, leathery leaves. #5, #7, #15
Soulangeana Pink Japanese D Medium -15º 20-25’ 15-25’ Low branched tree w/large, fragrant, pink-purple blooms. #5, #7, #15
MAGNOLIA, SOUTHERN
Bracken’s Brown Beauty E Medium 50’ 20’ Symmetrical pyramid shape w/ dense branches. #3, #7, #15, #30, #45, #100
DD Blanchard E Medium 5º Zones 4-10 50-60’ 30-40’ Pyramidal shape w/ brown-black leaves. Creamy white blooms in spring and again in summer. Salt water tolerant. #3, #7, #15, #30, #45, #100
Little Gem E Slow 5º Zones 7-10 20-25’ 8-12’ Small leaves, fragrant flowers. Good specimen tree. #3, #7, #15, #30, #45, #100
Southern Select E Slow-Med Zones 6-10 60-80’ 40’ Shiny green leaves, reddish underneath. Large, creamy white fragrant flowers late spring and early summer. #3, #7, #15
MAPLE
Autumn Blaze (pp4864) D Fast -25º 35’ 30’ Good shade and ornamental tree. Spectacular fall Color. #5, #7, #15, #30, #45
Brandywine D Medium Zones 4-8 25’ 12’ Fall foliage begins red, turns purple red. Only male flowers. #5, #7, #15, #30, #45
Drumond D Fast Zones 4-8 50-80’ 40-60’ Red fall foliage. Especially suited for moist areas. #5, #7, #15
October Glory D Fast Zones 4-9 40-50’ 25-35’ Dk green leaves turn radiant red in fall and last several weeks. #5, #7, #15, #30, #45
Red Simpson Select D Med-Fast Zones 3-9 40-60’ 40’ New leaves red-tinged, turning to green. In fall deep red or yellow. #5, #7, #15, #30, #45
Summer Red® D Fast Zones 4-8 40’ 20-30’ Fall foliage older leaves turn yellow, younger leaves orange or purple. Insect and fungus resistant. #5, #7, #15, #30, #45
MAPLE, JAPANESE DWARF
Red Japanese D Slow-Med Zones 5-8 15-25’ 20’ Burgundy red new growth to green w/ maturity. Yellow to orange fall foliage. #3, #7, #15
OAK
Cathedral (pp) E Fast Zones 8A-11 60-80’ 60-120’ Heavily branched. Holds sm dk green leaves even in coldest winter. #5, #7, #15, #30, #45
Live E Fast 40-80’ 60-100’ Hard, tough, strong wood. Sweet edible acorns. Very adaptable but requires a large area for it’s Spreading trunk to be accommodated. #5, #7, #15, #30, #45, #100
Nuttal E Medium Zones 5-9 40-60’ 25-35’ Good fall Color. Important species for wildlife management. #5, #7, #15, #30, #45
Overcup D Fast Zones 5-9 45-70’ 35-50’ Plant to improve wildlife habitat, also as an ornamental. #5, #7, #15, #30, #45
Pin E Fast Zones 4-8 60-70’ 25-40’ Dark green glossy foliage turns russet, bronze or red. #5, #7, #15, #30, #45
Shumard E Medium Zones 5-9 40-60’ 40-60’ Beautiful fall Color, small acorns. Drought tolerant. #5, #7, #15, #30, #45
Willow D Medium Zones 5-9 40-60’ 30-40’ Willow-like leaves bright green to yellow, russet in fall. #5, #7, #15, #30, #45
PALM
European Fan E Slow Zones 8-11 10’ 6-10’ Canopy of 15-30 green-blue green leaves about 3’ in diameter. #3, #7, #15
Pindo E Slow Zones 8-9 15’ 8-12’ Graceful blue-green v-shaped fronds. Cold and drought tolerant. #3, #7, #15
Sago E Slow Zones 7B-11 5-10’ 5-6’ Popular, tropical, palmate leaves. Cold hardy. #3, #7, #15
Washingtonia E Fast Zones 8A-11 60’ 15’ Gray-green palmate shaped leaves, each about 3-6’ across. #3, #7, #15
Windmill E Slow Zones 8-10 15-35’ 10-15’ Huge light green leaves for a tropical look. Hardy. #3, #7, #15
PALMETTO, SAW
Saw Palmetto E Slow Zone 8-11 2-9’ 2-9’ Southeastern native. Salt and drought tolerant. #7
PEAR, FLOWERING
Bradford D Medium -15º 60’ 40’ White showy spring flowers. Good fall Color. #5, #7, #15
Cleveland Select D Fast -15º 60’ 40’ Ornamental white spring flowers. Disease resistant. #5, #7, #15, #30, #45
PINE
Loblolly E Fast Zones 6-9 60-90’ 25-35’ Dark green needles. Cones 3-6” long. Stabilize soil, reduce erosion. #3, #7, #15
Longleaf E Med-Fast Zones 7-10 60-80’ 30-40’ Dark green needles up to 18” long. Often used in reclamation. #15, #30
PISTACHE, CHINESE
Chinese Pistache D Medium 25-40’ 25-35’ Very disease resistant. Good fall Color. Drought tolerant. #5, #7, #15
PLUM, FLOWERING
Krauter Vesuvius D Medium -25º 24-26’ 16-20’ Early light pink blooms, dark purple leaves. #5, #7, #15
Thundercloud D Medium -25º 15-20’ 15-20’ White spring flowers, purple leaves all summer. #5, #7, #15
POPLAR
Tulip Poplar D Fast -15º 60-80’ 40’ Glossy green leaves w/ tulip-like yellow flowers. #7, #15
REDBUD
Appalachian D Fast Zones 7-9 20-30’ 12-25’ Fuchsia pink flowers. #5
Eastern D Medium Zones 4-9 20-30’ 25-35’ Dark green foliage, Rosy-pink flowers in spring. #5, #7, #15, #30
Forest Pansy D Med-Fast Zones 7-9 20-30’ 12-25’ Dark purple foliage. Rose/purple flowers. #5, #7, #15
ROSE, SHRUB
Carefree Sunshine (pp13063) E Fast Zones 4-9 3’ 3’ Compact shrub rose, resistant to black spot, drought tolerant, winter hardy. Blooms nearly year-round. #2
Knockout Pink (pp15070) E Fast Zones 4-9 3’ 3’ Rosa x ‘Radcon’ Compact shrub rose, resistant to black spot, drought tolerant, winter hardy. Blooms nearly year-round. #2
Knockout Red (pp11836) E Fast Zones 4-9 3’ 3’ Rosa x ‘Radrazz’ Compact shrub rose, resistant to black spot, drought tolerant, winter hardy. Blooms nearly year-round. #2
SPIREA
Reeves – Bridal Wreath D Fast Zones 4-8 5-9’ 6-8’ Fountain shaped shrub w/ long arching branches & white flowers. #3
SYCAMORE
Bloodgood D Fast 15º 80-150’ 70’ Bright lime green leaves. #15
TEA OLIVE
Tea Olive (Osmanthus) E Medium 10-15º 20-30’ 8-12’ Large shrub to small tree w/ small, white fragrant flowers. #3, #7, #15
THUJA
Green Giant E Fast Zones 5-7 50-60’ 12-20’ Dense, rich green summer foliage that darkens or bronzes slightly in winter. #5, #7, #15, #30
VITEX
Chaste Tree D Fast Zones 6-9 10-15’ 15-20’ Upward pointing cones of purple flowers summer to fall. Salt tolerant. #30
WILLOW, WEEPING
Green Weeping Willow D Medium -5º 30-50’ 20-40’ Medium green weeping foliage. #5, #7, #15, #30
* D = DECIDUOUS E = EVERGREEN
Crape Myrtle Characteristics
CULTIVAR MATURE HEIGHT FLOWER Color HOW HARDY EXFOLIATING BARK MILDEW RESISTANCE FALL LEAF Color APPROX DAYS OF FLOWER Description Available in Size
Acoma 10’ White Very Yes High Purple Red 90 Small tree. Clear white recurrent flowers. Semi-weeping. #3, #7, #15
Arapaho 20’ Red Very Yes High Orange 120+ First true red hybrid. Outstanding. #3, #7, #15, #30
Biloxi 20’ Pale Pink Very Yes High Orange Red 80 Continuous blooms. Spectacular bark. Fast grower. #3, #7, #15, #30, #45
Lipan 15’ Medium Lavender Very Best High Orange 80 Near white exfoliating bark. Abundant flowers. #3, #7, #15
Miami 20’ Dark Pink Very Best High Orange 100 Grows like a pink Natchez. Fine flowers. #3, #7, #15, #30
Muskogee 20’ Light Lavender Very Yes High Red Orange 100 A stately plant for specimen avenue planting. #3, #7, #15, #30, #45
Natchez 20’ White Very Best High Red Orange 100 Best bark. Tallest tree. Hard to beat. #3, #7, #15, #30, #45
Osage 15’ Clear Pink Very Yes High Red 100 Heavy recurrent flowers. Graceful habit. #3, #7, #15
Sarah’s Favorite 20’ White Very Yes High Yellow Orange 100 Upright grower. Cinnamon brown bark. #30, #45
Sioux 15’ Medium Pink Very Yes High Maroon 90 Intense pink flowers are traffic stoppers. Great fall Color. #3, #7, #15, #30
Tonto 10’ Red Very Yes High Bright Maroon 75 Small tree. Excellent for borders or hedges. Beet red hybrid. #3, #7, #15, #30, #45
Tuscarora 20’ Dark Pink Good Yes High Red Orange 70 Broad crown. Superior flower. Susceptible to late frost damage. #3, #7, #15, #30
Yuma 15’ Medium Lavender Good Yes High Russet 90 Excellent mid – size tree. #3, #7, #15
White Chocolate 10’ White Very Yes High Orange Yellow 80 Burgundy new leaves that mature to bronze green. #3, #7, #15
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