![]() They’re great for planting along a street or driveway in snowy areas because they’ve shown tolerance to road salt. From afar, these trees look like puffy clouds, but up close, bright green leaves provide a striking visual contrast to the fine fringe-like flowers.įringe trees are cold-hardy, surviving down to zone 4. The aptly-named fringe tree explodes with tufts of delicate, lilac-scented white flowers in spring. Potential hazards: Contains saponin which can be toxic to fish but is not a danger to pets and humans unless ingested in very large amounts.Mature size: 20-30 feet tall, 25-35 feet wide.Water needs: Keep the soil moist to a depth of 2 to 3 inches watering schedule depends on your soil type, but you should water about once per week.Soil preferences: Any moist, well-draining, nutrient-rich soil.Even in winter, the rounded crown of the tree is quite elegant. They turn green in summer, then a brilliant golden yellow in fall. After the flowers, purplish-red, heart-shaped leaves emerge. Potential hazards: All parts of the plant except the ripe berries are toxic to goats, sheep, and cattleĮastern redbud, aka American redbud, is enchanting in spring, when its leafless branches are covered with tiny pink blossoms.Mature size: 10-25 feet tall, 10-15 feet wide. ![]() Water needs: Somewhat drought-tolerant but won’t thrive under constant drought stress.Soil preferences: Adapts to a variety of soils as long as it gets good drainage.Serviceberry has more dazzling visuals to offer come fall, with vibrant red, yellow, and orange foliage. Its juicy berries ripen through the season and are ready to pick in late summer (and they’re perfect for cobblers, pies, and jams). Unfortunately, the flowers only last for about a week. It’s in the same family as roses, and it has a few regional names, including Juneberry and shadbush.ĭowny serviceberry blooms profusely in spring before new leaves have appeared. With showy white blossoms and delicious purple berries, Downy serviceberry is another native to the East that can be an ornamental tree or tall shrub, depending on how you prune and train it. Downy serviceberry ( Amelanchier arborea) Potential hazards: Direct skin contact with the tree can cause a rashĤ.Mature size: 20-40 feet tall, up to 20 feet wide.Bloom time: Late winter to early spring in the South late spring in the North. ![]() Water needs: Not drought-tolerant needs weekly watering during dry spells.Soil preferences: Moist and acidic sandy or loamy soils. ![]()
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