TREES IN NORTHEAST OHIO
Incorporating trees into a landscape project enhances aesthetics and ecological balance. They provide shade, reduce temperatures, and create comfortable relaxation areas. Trees add height, texture, and color, unifying the design. They improve air quality, support wildlife, and reduce soil erosion, especially when integrated into retaining walls or natural barriers. Proper species selection and placement can complement hardscape features like decks, patios, and pergolas, creating a harmonious outdoor environment.
KOUSA DOGWOOD
Kousa dogwood is a deciduous tree, also known as Chinese dogwood, that produces white flowers for several weeks in late spring. It is available in both single-trunk and clump-form varieties.
BLOODGOOD MAPLE
Bloodgood maple is a deciduous tree with wide burgundy-red leaves that turn brilliant scarlet in the fall. It adds a striking splash of color to any landscape design.
TAMUKEYAMA MAPLE
Tamukeyama maple is a deciduous tree with burgundy lace-leaf foliage that turns bright red in the fall. Its low mounding form adds color and texture to landscape beds.
CRIMSON SENTRY
Crimson Sentry maple is a deciduous tree with burgundy-red leaves that turn reddish bronze in the fall. Its narrow upright shape makes it a great choice for smaller landscape spaces.
NOOTKATENSIS
Nootka cypress (often called Alaskan cedar) is an evergreen tree from the cypress family known for its soft, graceful, weeping branches. It adds height and texture to landscape designs.
WHITE PINE
White pine is a fast-growing evergreen tree that works well for privacy screening and can grow 2–3 feet per year.
BLUE SPRUCE
Blue spruce is a medium-growing evergreen tree commonly used for privacy screening and typically grows 1–2 feet per year.
ARBORVITAE
Arborvitae is a medium-growing evergreen tree commonly used for privacy screening and typically grows 1–2 feet per year.
MAGNOLIA
Magnolia is a deciduous or evergreen tree known for its large showy flowers. Most magnolias bloom white or pink in early spring and are available in several different varieties.
SERVICEBERRY
Serviceberry is a deciduous tree that often grows in a clump form. It produces white flowers in early spring that last several weeks and can be shaped through corrective pruning if a specific height is desired.
WEEPING BEECH
Purple weeping beech is a slow-growing deciduous tree that can reach up to 25 feet in height and makes a dramatic focal point in landscape designs.
WICHITA JUNIPER
Wichita juniper is an evergreen tree with an upright pyramidal form that works well as an accent tree or privacy screen.
WEEPING REDBUD
Weeping redbud is a deciduous tree that produces vibrant pink flowers in early spring and features large heart-shaped leaves throughout the growing season.
HONEY LOCUST
Honey locust is a deciduous tree with small leaves that create light filtered shade and help reduce fall cleanup.
PRAIRE FIRE
Prairie fire crabapple is an upright deciduous tree that produces bright pink flowers in early spring and grows well in full sun.
CRAB TREE
Dwarf crabapple trees are deciduous trees known for their beautiful spring blooms. Varieties such as Sargent crabapple produce white flowers, while Coralburst produces rosy-pink blooms. Many different crabapple varieties are available to suit a wide range of landscape styles.
ATLAS CEDAR
Weeping Atlas cedar is a slow-growing evergreen that adds a distinctive architectural look to landscape designs.
TWISTED ARBORVITAE
Twisted arborvitae is an evergreen tree with an upright spiral form that works well as an accent plant near entrances or walkways.
LILAC ON STANDARD
Lilac on standard is a small deciduous accent tree that produces fragrant lavender flowers in early spring and works well in areas where space is limited.
REDBUD
Eastern redbud is a deciduous tree with heart-shaped leaves and vibrant magenta-pink flowers that bloom in early spring.
HYDRANGEA ON STANDARD
Hydrangea on standard is a small deciduous accent tree that blooms throughout the summer months. Limelight hydrangea is a popular variety that performs best with at least six hours of full sun and produces large white flowers with a slight yellow-green tint.
TRICOLOR BEECH
Tricolor beech is a deciduous tree with variegated leaves in shades of white, pink, and purple. It grows well in partial shade to full sun and adds striking color contrast to landscape beds.
SNOW FOUNTAIN CHERRY
Snow Fountain weeping cherry is a deciduous tree known for its graceful umbrella shape. It produces beautiful white flowers in early spring that create a dramatic seasonal display.
WEEPING WHITE PINE
Weeping white pine is an evergreen tree with a soft, twisted, cascading form that adds unique texture and character to landscape designs.
WEEPING NORWAY
Weeping Norway spruce is an evergreen tree that adds a unique focal point to any landscape design.
RIVER BIRCH
River birch is a deciduous tree best known for its buff-colored peeling bark. It is often grown in clumps and works especially well in larger landscape areas.
NORWAY
Norway spruce is an evergreen tree with a medium growth rate that makes an excellent choice for privacy screening or windbreaks.