Eastern Redbud, Cercis canadensis, is a small deciduous tree that typically reaches 20 feet in height with gracefully ascending branches and a rounded shape. Its heart-shaped leaves start reddish and turn green, with a beautiful yellowish hue in the autumn. Ideal for gardens, it can be used in small groupings, as specimens, or for patios. It thrives in areas with full sun to partial shade, making it particularly attractive in woodlands and naturalized gardens.
Winged Elm, Ulmus alata, is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree, often reaching 40 to 60 feet in height with a diameter of 1 to 2 feet. Notably, it features corky, wing-like projections on twigs and branches. Winged Elm prefers full to partial sun and can adapt to various soil types, including loam, clay, sand, or rocky soil.
Southern Magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora, is a large, majestic evergreen native to North America. It can grow up to 80 feet in height and boasts saucer-shaped, fragrant flowers. With a dense, dark green pyramidal shape, this tree is a striking addition to bottomlands and moist wooded areas in the southeastern coastal plains. Magnolias are one of the world's oldest known tree species.