Ornamental Tree

Gardening Guide

Ornamental Tree

Little Gem Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’
This dwarf, compact growing Southern Magnolia with a narrow habit makes this an ideal selection for small spaces in the landscape. Produces an abundance of white flowers early in spring and again late in summer. Nice single specimen or plant in groups.

20-25' tall x 10-15' wide

Full sun

Zone 7 / Hardy to 10ºF

Saucer Magnolia

Magnolia soulangiana
This small accent tree will begin flowering when only 2–4′ tall. Blossoms are pinkish purple outside with white inside. Flowers appear before leaves bud out providing exquisite early spring display. Popular cultivars include Ann, Betty and Jane.

30' tall x 30' wide

Full sun to part shade

Zone 5 / Hardy to -10ºF

Teddy Bear® Southern Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora ‘Southern Charm’ PP13049
Compact, upright growing evergreen tree with shiny, rich green leaves that have brown undersides. Very large, fragrant white blooms appear throughout the summer.

15-20' tall 10-12' wide

Full sun

Zone 7 / Hardy to 10ºF

Bloodgood Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’
Slender, airy tree well-suited for use as a small lawn tree or for patios and entryways. Deep reddish-purple foliage in spring and summer. Rich crimson leaves in fall.

15' tall x 12' wide

Part shade to shade

Zone 5 / Hardy to -10ºF

Burgundy Lace Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum ‘Burgundy Lace’
Highly ornamental, small deciduous tree. New growth emerges reddish purple then turns to bronze to greenish red in summer. Fall color is a rich scarlet. Superb specimen or accent for partially shaded areas of the landscape. Slow growing.

10' tall x 12' wide

Part shade to shade

Zone 5 / Hardy to -10ºF

Coral Bark Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum ‘Sangokaku’
Colorful small ornamental tree prized for its bright coral colored stems that provide winter interest. New foliage is tinged with red turning light green in summer and finally yellow to red in autumn. Wonderful specimen in the landscape. Slow growing.

15-20' tall x 12-15' wide

Part shade to shade

Zone 5 / Hardy to -10ºF

Crimson Queen Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Crimson Queen’
Weeping, mounding, laceleaf maple with deep purple-red foliage. The foliage turns scarlet in fall. Cascades more as it ages. Superior accent or specimen for any landscape. Slow growing.

6-8' tall x 6-10' wide

Part shade to shade

Zone 5 / Hardy to -10ºF

Emperor I® Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum ‘Wolff’
Attractive foliage with red coloring turns brilliant scarlet in fall. Interesting blackish-red bark.

15' tall x 15' wide

Part shade to shade

Zone 5 / Hardy to -10ºF

Fireglow Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum ‘Fireglow’
Wonderful showy, small upright ornamental tree with a broad, spreading canopy. Stunning dark purple-red summer foliage turns bright crimson in fall. Outstanding for accent or specimen use.

10' tall x 12' wide

Part shade to shade

Zone 5 / Hardy to -10ºF

Green Laceleaf Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Viridis’
An excellent green laceleaf maple with deeply dissected leaves, weeping habit and nice fall color. Superb specimen or accent for partially shaded areas in the landscape.

12" tall x 12" wide

Part shade to shade

Zone 5 / Hardy to -10ºF