Trees

Aesculus x carnea 'Fort McNair'

The 'Ft. McNair' is known for its long stalks of vibrant, pink flowers that emerge in the spring. It will grow 30-35' tall and 20-25' wide at full maturity. Its dark green foliage turns golden yellow in the fall. Its pollution tolerance makes it a great option for urban planting.

Cercis canadensis 'Black Pearl' PPJN16

The 'Black Pearl' is admired for its intensely dark-purple, heart-shaped foliage. Beautiful lavender blossoms cover the entire tree in early spring, and foliage appears soon after blooms have fallen. This variety will get 15-20' tall and 20-25' wide at full maturity. They are shade tolerant, but the foliage color will be much more vivid when planted in full sun.

Chionanthus retusus

The Chinese fringe tree is a stunning specimen for both small and large yard spaces. It grows 15-20' tall and 20-25' wide, offering lots of shade for outdoor seating spaces. In late spring, the tree will be covered in white, elongated flowers that contrast against dark green foliage and have been known to glow in the moonlight.