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Underutilized Trees You Should Consider Planting

Woodlawn trees are available in various root size containers, 10 gal. – 280 gal. Not all trees are available in each size. Please contact us for specific information on a certain tree of interest.

Redbud, 'Tennessee Pink'
Scientific Name: Cercis canadensis 'Tennessee Pink'
'Tennessee Pink' cultivar of the Eastern Redbud, or Cercis canadensis, is different in several ways from the species. 'Tennessee Pink' Redbud produces red flowers in the beginning stage that...

Serviceberry
Scientific Name: Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance'
A four-season ornamental, Serviceberry or Amelanchier x grandiflora, kicks off the growing season with a brief but showy display of pure white flowers in April. The attractive summer foliage...

Silverbell
Scientific Name: Halesia carolina
Silverbell's bark is attractive, the fall color pleasing, and the summer foliage sensational, but the lovely, bell-shaped flowers trump all the other ornamental features on this under-used n...

Silverbell (pink)
Scientific Name: Halesia monticola ‘Rosea’
Pink Silverbell’s ( Halesia monticola 'Rosea') delicate spring beauty is intoxicating! The bell-shaped blooms are the primary ornamental feature of this native, medium-sized tree, native to...

Smoketree, American
Scientific Name: Cotinus obovatus
American Smoketree, or Cotinus obovatus, is an ornamental plant in its own right. A tough tree, it grows naturally in rocky outcroppings in the lower Midwest. The flowers are insignificant,...

Sourwood
Scientific Name: Oxydendrum arboreum
The Sourwood, or Oxydendron arboreum, is an understory tree, native to the southern Appalachian Mountains, where it is perhaps most commonly found growing on rocky, wooded slopes along with...

Tupelo

Genus Name:

Nyssa sylvatica

They're tough and durable. They can thrive in poorly drained soils as well as dry uplands. Soil compaction? Not a problem. Black Tupelo is not only a dogged performer but also a beautiful addition to almost any landscape. The most outstanding feature is the foliage: glossy, dark green in the summer changing to a stunning array of orange and red hues in the fall. Another attractive feature is the horizontal branching which, with a little creative placement, can make an appealing statement in the dormant season.

The longevity of Black Tupelos are remarkable. There are living specimens that are hundreds of years old.

Black Tupelo, as a species, is a great tree in it's own right, but cultivars have been gradually developed in the last 20 years, producing even more trees that lend the perfect touch. But if you're looking for a natural and informal addition to your garden, the species is still best. The cultivars work best in formal landscapes such as specimens and Allee's.
Tupelo (Black)
Scientific Name: Nyssa sylvatica
Black Tupelo (sometimes known as sour gum) is a very refined native when properly placed. The small, greenish-white flowers in springtime give way to oval, 1/2"-long fruits that are technica...

Tupelo, (Black) 'Wildfire'
Scientific Name: Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'
Black Tupelo is a beautiful native landscape tree known for its exceptional fall color. The cultivar Black Tupelo 'Wildfire' offers an exciting addition with its reddish new growth adding sp...

Tupelo, Black 'Red Rage'
Scientific Name: Nyssa sylvatica 'Red Rage'
Black Tupelo 'Red Rage' is at home in almost any landscape. Like all Black Tupelos, it has a strong central leader with horizontal branching that rarely sustains storm damage. A dogged perfo...

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