Tree Selections for A Green Deed Tree Planting Program

Medium Tree Selection: 1 2 3
DOGWOOD, PAGODA, Cornus alternifolia. Non-native. Slow growing small tree (up to 20’, trunk 3”), ornamental, horizontal branching. Plant with white flowers in May and June and blue (1/3”) berries in October along with good fall color. This is the only dogwood with alternate leaves.

	JUNIPER, EASTERN REDCEDAR, Juniperus virginiansa. Native. Grows slowly to be a medium size tree. It likes full sun and is drought resistant. It is from this tree that we get juniper berries. It is spreading naturally along our highways. It is prone to a rust disease; but disease resistant forms are available.

MAPLE. AMUR, Acer ginnala. Non-native. This is a short, often multi-stem shrub or tree from the cold climate of Mongolia. It can tolerate clay and sand and salt. It is noted for its red and yellow fall color and interesting fruit. Growth rate is slow.

	PAWPAW, COMMON, Asimina triloba. Native. This shrubby tree (rarely 40’ tall) forms thickets through root suckers. It tolerates clay soil and salt. The large smooth edge leaves are attractive and turn yellow in fall. It is an under story tree liking shade and soil moisture content. The scratchy bark is interesting. The maroon flowers turn into greenish-yellow thick fruit. These are delicious when fully ripe. Growth rate is slow.

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