Dig a wide and shallow hole, gently remove the tree from its pot, and loosen the roots.
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NATIVE TREE BENEFITS
Which native tree or shrub will work best for your home?
Southern Arrowwood
(Viburnum dentatum)
- Height 6-8′
- Sun to part sun
- Dry to wet soil
- Blooms March to May
- Showy red leaves in fall
(Photo courtesy of Alan Cressler, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center)
Spice Bush
(Lindera benzoin)
- Height 6-12′
- Full sun/part shade
- Well-drained soil
- Green-yellow flowers in early spring
- Red fruit in fall
(Photo courtesy of Alan Cressler, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center)
Silky Dogwood
(Cornus amomum)
- Height 6-10′
- Sun to shade
- Moist/wet soil
- White flowers in spring/summer
- Blue fruit in September
(Photo courtesy of Stephanie Brundage, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center)
Flowering Dogwood
(Cornus florida L.)
- Height 20-40′
- Shade to sun
- Blooms in spring
- Well-drained soil
Red Osier Dogwood
(Cornus sericea)
- Height 7-9′
- Part shade
- Moist, well-drained soil
- White spring flower
- Fall fruit
- Red winter stems
Elderberry
(Sambucus canadensis)
- Height 6.5-13′
- Pard shade
- Moist soil
- White flowers in June/July
- Purple-black berries in August/September
Winterberry
(Ilex verticillata)
- Height 5-15′
- Shade to sun
- Any soil moisture
- Green-white flowers in April-July
- Red berries late summer to winter
(Photo courtesy of George H. Bruso, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center)
Buttonbush
(Cephalanthus occidentalis)
- Height 6-12′
- Full to partial shade
- Moist sandy to clay soil
- White/pink spherical flowers late spring to summer
(Photo courtesy of Lee Page, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center)
Black Chokeberry
(Aronia melanocarpa)
- Height 3-8′
- Full sun to partial shade
- Prefers sandy to clay soil
- White flowers in spring
- Purple-black fruit in late summer/fall
(Photo courtesy of Julie Makin, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center)
Sweetbay Magnolia
(Magnolia virginiana)
- Height 10-20′
- Pard shade
- Moist soil
- White flowers late spring/early summer
- Late summer red fruit
PLANT & CARE FOR YOUR TREE IN FOUR EASY STEPS!
STEP ONE
STEP TWO
Place in the hole; the soil level of the tree should be even or slightly above ground level. Not too deep.
STEP THREE
Gently backfill and evenly compress the soil around the tree. Make sure the soil is broken up with no air pockets.
STEP FOUR
Water tree immediately and at least 1-2 times per week through its first growing season. Keep weeds and grass clear of the tree base to help it thrive.
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