NORTHERN CATALPA: Extremely large leaves and showy flowers; white conspicuously purple spotted. Subject to frequent and extreme dieback because of border line hardiness and high cultivar has light yellow leaves moisture requirement. Good for lowland wet sites, near ponds. Also does well in compacted soils.

BLACKGUM: Nyssa sylvatica: A medium-sized tree whose branches stand at right angles to the trunk.Leaf: Alternate, simple, pinnately veined, obovate in shape with an entire margin, 3 to 5 inches long. Rarely toothed.Flower: Not showy, green-white in color, appearing with the leaves, hanging in clusters.Fruit: A dark, purplish-blue drupe, 1/2 inch long, with a fleshy coating surrounding a ribbed pit. Fruit is favored by Wood Ducks and many other birds but these trees just don't put out very much fruit.

TULIP TREE: Also known as Yellow poplar, Tulip poplar, White poplar and Whitewood. A large tree, the tallest of the eastern hardwoods. It grows rapidly and is an important timber and shade tree. The wood is valuable for veneer and many other uses. Songbirds and game birds, rabbits, squirrels and mice feed on the seeds. Whitetail deer browse the young growth. Pretty yellow tulip like flowers.

KV PLUM: When planted in full sun the dark purple leaves make for highly ornamental accent in the landscape. It is the darkest purple plum available and almost looks black.The KV purple leaf plum makes a dramatic landscape impact when grown with evergreen shrubs. It becomes a small, rounded tree 20 feet tall and 18 feet wide and is considered a fast grower. It does produce light pink spring blossoms, but it's the foliage that everyone wants.

THUNDERCLOUD PLUM: is a small, deciduous tree 15' to 28' tall upright, spreading habit rounded crown medium texture moderate to fast growth rate.

ROYAL BURGUNDY FLOWERING CHERRY: Deciduous tree, 20 ft [6 m] tall with a 15 ft (4.5 m) spread, slightly slower growing than 'Kanzan' of which it is a sport (mutation). Leaves are purplish. Flowers similar to 'Kanzan', but slightly darker pink (magenta). Zone 5

YOSHINO CHERRY: Cluster of double, pale pink or white flowers in March April; slightly fragrant; small blackish fruit in summer

CANADA RED CHERRY: (Schubert Chokecherry) - Purple leaves selection of chokecherry; needs good drainage. Leafs out green but turns purple; fruit is an edible chokecherry. Valuable tree because of its color; don't overuse due to X-disease and Black Knot disease. Best used in borders, screens and masses, not as a single-trunked specimen, due to suckering. Canada Red Select Cherry was selected for vigorous growth, straight trunk and uniform top; darker red, thicker leaves

FLOWERING CRABS: Medium-small flowering tree; fruits vary from 1/2-1 1/2" in diameter. Many retained into the winter; attracts birds. Flowers last only for a short time; fade fast in hot springs. Coppery-red to yellowish fall color. Fireblight, scab, sunscald and iron chlorosis can be a problem. `Centurion' (rose-pink flowers; clinging cherry red fruits. Upright twig growth; disease resistant), `Brandywine" (double pink flowers; few ½" fruits. Small tree grafted on a standard; small dark green leaves), `David' (spreading form; white flowers; red 1/2" fruits; semi-persistent.), 'Dolgo' (white flowered jelly crab), `Prairifire' and "Robinson Crab" (upright rounded shape; dark pink flowers. Persistent, 1/2" dark red fruits; disease resistant), `Profusion' (rounded shape; heavy bloomer; rosy pink single flowers; persistent 1/2" red fruits), 'Red Splendor' (deep pink flowers; fade fast; glossy, cherry red 1/2" fruits; retained well through winter), Sugartyme (rosy flowers fading to pink and white glossy foliage and semi-persistent red fruits), 'Spring Snow' (white flowers; no fruit; oval dense shape is attractive), `Snowdrift' (white flowers; 3/8" orange-red fruits. Fireblight can be a serious problem; scab), 'Thunderchild' and 'Royalty" (deep purple leaves; rose-pink flowers and few red-purple fruits. Disease resistant; Scab can be a problem), and 'Weeping Candied Apple' (; pink flowers and bright red fruits; scab problem).

GINKO: Medium sized; pyramidal when young, spreading with age. Fan shaped leaves; fruits have a bad smell and are messy. Yellow fall color; borderline hardiness. Occasionally freezes back. `Autumn Gold' (male).

HAWTHORN: Medium-small tree; slow growing. Good drought tolerance but likes moisture. White or pink flowers; red fruits. Not easy to transplant; slow to establish. Use thornless cultivars. 'Thornless Cockspur' (glossy holly-like foliage, white flowers and rose-pink fruits which drop; purplish fall color. Best cultivar; good disease resistance), 'Snowbird' (double white flowers, semi-glossy foliage and few fruits; hardier than `Toba'. Few thorns; rust problem), 'Toba' (white flowers age to pink; double and fragrant; fireblight and rust susceptible; not as good as other two).

THE WEEPING HIGGINS CHERRY: can be grown in zones 4-8. Weeping Higan cherry trees (Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula') produce pink to white flowers in profusion, if grown in full sun and well-drained soil. This weeping cherry tree attains a height of 20'-30' and a spread 15'-25'.

"Snow Fountains" WEEPING CHERRY: (Prunus 'Snow Fountains' or 'Snofozam') ) is suitable for landscapes in zones 5-8. Height 8'-15', spread 6'-8'. Snow Fountains blooms best in full sun and well-drained soil. A slow-growing ornamental, the branches of this weeping cherry cascade right down to the ground.

KWANZAN CHERRY: One of the most popular Japanese cherry trees in North America, Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan', grows 15'-25' x 15'-25'. Its white to pink blooms will be most impressive when the tree is grown in full sun with good drainage. Zones 5-8.

AUTUMNALIS CHERRY: Flowers in fall, winter during warm spells, and early spring; rose buds open to soft pink single to semidouble flowers fading to almost white; .5" black fruit

THE FLOWERING DOGWOOD: (Cornusflorida) is native to much of the eastern United States. Dogwood is a very versatile ornamental tree. As a landscape plant, it is well suited to small areas and will reach an average mature height of 15 to 20 feet with a spread (width) of 10 feet

KOUSA DOGWOOD: native to Japan, Korea and China .hardy to zone 5 a small deciduous tree reaching about 30' tall width equal to or greater than height shape is rounded at maturity. Young plants are vase-shaped branching is upright and spreading but becomes more horizontal and tiered with age.

SYCAMORE: tree Hardy to zone 4 a large, deciduous tree pyramidal in youth broad, rounded crown when mature 75' to 90' tall 60' to 70' wide coarse texture rapid growth rate.

AMERICAN BEECH: is native to eastern North America zone 4 a wide-spreading, deciduous tree trunk is short and branches generally touch ground 50' to 70' tall and up to 120' wide if tree is in crowded conditions, tree will assume a more upright habit slow growth rate medium texture.

SOURWOOD OXYDENDRON: deciduous, small to medium-sized tree pyramidal shape drooping and swooping branches in the wild trees can reach 50' to 75' tall cultivated specimens typically reach: hardy to zone 4. A small to medium sized deciduous tree size is 25' to 30'; but it can get larger generally as wide as tall most often found with a short main trunk that divides into several only 25' to 30' tall growth rate is slow. Sourwood is among the latest of the flowering shrubs and trees to bloom, The white, bell-shaped perfect flowers appear from late June to August in copious masses on one-sided racemes clustered in an open particle. The flowers are insect pollinated and are an this gorgeous display of blooms is the production of ornamental, red to black fruits important honey source in some areas

EVODIA: is a little-known but highly desirable small, deciduous tree, often seen at 15 to 25 feet high with an equal or greater spread but is capable of reaching 50 feet in height. Specimens reaching 50 feet tall are rare. The pinnately compound, dark green leaves cast a light shade below the tree and remain attractive and disease-free throughout the summer. The leaves often drop in autumn while still green, though some trees have been known to provide a display of clear yellow fall foliage. In early summer, many showy, flat-topped flower clusters appear, the white, fragrant blossoms attracting a multitude of bees.

THUNDERCLOUD PLUM: is a small, deciduous tree 15' to 28' tall upright, spreading habit rounded crown medium texture moderate to fast growth rate.

EASERN REDBUD: is a small, deciduous tree 20' to 30' tall 25' to 35' wide shape is rounded to broad and flat-topped branching is upright and spreading to irregular main trunk is short, dividing into several large branches. Pretty pink/fuchia pea like flowers flowers in spring.

FRUITING MULBERRY: is similar in shape and size to a long blackberry a multiple fruit composed of numerous small, fleshy drupes typically a mix of white, pink, red and purple,edible,relished by birds and children alike. Jelly can also be made with fruit which are easily collected by putting a sheet beneath the tree and shaking fruit into the sheet. Don't plant to close to house or car as bird droppings can stain side walks and cars. Use Mulberries to distract birds from your sweet cherries.

JANE MAGNOLIA: A rounded, shrubby plant producing flowers in late spring that resemble slender tulips. The blooms are reddish-purple outside and white inside. Flowers open just before the leaves appear, making a superb display.Reblooming tree. Height 12'

SILVER BELL: (or Snowdrop Tree) is one of the best small trees for the partly shaded garden. Very pest-resistant and trouble-free, it offers profuse bell-shaped blooms in spring, dangling seedpods and golden foliage in fall, and interestingly patterned bark in winter. Perfect as a specimen on the lawn, punctuating the shrub border, or accenting the perennial garden, this native tree is a treasure! In late April and May, thousands of petite white bells dangle from the horizontal branches. They are followed in late summer by green seedpods that gradually turn brown at the same time as the fresh-green foliage changes to soft golden-yellow. Even when the tree is bare in winter, the lovely branch pattern and textured bark are lovely! Native to the open woodlands of eastern North America, this charming small tree is among our finest native species and a treasure for the partly shaded garden. Once established, it quickly grows into a graceful, rounded 30-foot tree. Perfect for a specimen planting in the front yard, a patio accent, or a "punctuation mark" for the shrub or perennial border! Zones 4-8

PURPLE BEECH TREE: The purple form of Common beech is a beautiful hedge plant in formal situations. The foliage flushes out bright red in spring and again after a midsummer trim. Like green beech it will hold dead leaves during winter so improving its efficiency as an all year wind break.

GOLDEN RAIN TREE: grows 30 to 40 feet in height. Foliage is dark green turning to yellow in fall. Flowers are showy, fragrant and yellow. They appear in June to July.

CLEVELAND SELECT FLOWERING PEAR: One of the most beautiful sights in spring is a flowering pear tree covered in snowy white blooms. If you like to see a lot of blooms, you need to know that Cleveland Select has more blooms than any other flowering pear. This hardy, deciduous, disease resistant tree grows more upright than the Bradford, with evenly spaced branches yielding a cone-shaped form. The Cleveland grows to a height of about 30 - 40 feet with a 15 foot spread. Plant your Cleveland Select where it will enjoy full sun and you'll be rewarded with dazzling white blooms every April, and a foliage change from glossy green to purplish red and orange in the fall. The Cleveland Select's distinctive conical form makes this a great choice for street or yard planting.

BRADFORD PEAR: is a beautiful spring-flowering tree that has gained popularity in the past 20 years and is frequently seen in nearly every city within its growing range. The species is a native of China; the cultivar 'Bradford' is adapted to the entire state of South Carolina. The Bradford pear grows 30 to 50 feet tall and 20 to 30 feet wide. It has a narrower and more erect canopy than the species. A rapid grower (12 to 15 feet increase in height over an 8- to 10-year period), it has a short to moderate life span (25 to 30 years).

ARISTOCRAT PEAR: Hardy to zone 4, the Aristocrat pear is a flowering tree that reaches a mature height of 40 feet. This tree is remarkably adaptable! It is pest resistant and tolerates drought, poor drainage and just about any soil. It can thrive despite the effects of moderate winds, smog, and extreme temperatures. The Aristocrat's foliage is dark, glossy green that turns to a deep, regal red in the fall. Its beautiful flowers are white, one inch across, and form in clusters in March. An outstanding pear selection with an unusual growth habit, Aristocrat has an open, informal appearance. Branch angles are wider than other pears, notably the Bradford, and this means the Aristocrat is more resistant to storm damage. The overall shape is pyramidal, with open, spreading branches.