Trees

Aesculus parviflora

The bottlebrush buckeye is known for its long, white flowers that appear in the summertime and attract hummingbirds and butterflies. It is a thick, mounding variety that grows 8-12' tall and 10-15' wide. Its large, green foliage adds a striking contrast against the long, white flowers.

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.

Cornus kousa 'Lustgarten Weeping'

The 'Lustgarten' is a weeping variety with a rounded growth habit. Its cascading branches are covered in large, white blossoms in late spring and in the fall, its rich, green foliage ages to brick red. This variety will grow 8-10' tall and wide. Peeling gray bark adds winter interest.

Magnolia virginiana

The Sweetbay magnolia is a native variety that will reach 15-25' tall and wide at maturity. It produces large, white, fragrant blossoms that appear in early summer and attract a variety of beneficial pollinators.