Trees are important plants in a landscape development since with a minimum of maintenance they provide outstanding foliage

Trees are important plants in a landscape development since with a minimum of maintenance they provide outstanding foliage, flower and fruit effects for gardens and public areas. Trees with interesting branching habits are often used as accents in the landscape. Here in Atlanta, the foliage of trees provides welcome protection from hot summer sun.

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Saucer magnolia Magnolia x soulangiana 'Alexandrina' In full bloom this tree is a beautiful sight. Late frosts often wreak havoc on the blossoms.	Type: Deciduous Environment: Full Sun / Light Shade Plant Height: 20 to 30' tall Spacing: 15' to 20' on center Growing Pattern: Medium


Flowering Crabapple Malus 'Callaway' Pink buds open white in early April. These do best in heavyloam, but are quite adaptable. 3/4" to 1 1/4" diameter. Good-tasting fruit with excellent disease resistance.	Type: Deciduous Environment: Full Sun Plant Height: 15 to 25' tall Growing Pattern: Medium


Autumn Flowering Cherry Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea' Semi-double deep pink flowers 3/4" in diameter. Will bloom sporadically in the fall during warm weather and then fully flower the following spring. Very cold hardy, heat and stress tolerant. A beautiful ornamental spring-flowering tree. Long-lived.	Type: Deciduous Environment: Full Sun Plant Height: 20 to 40' tall Spacing: 15 to 30' spread Growing Pattern: Fast


Higan Cherry Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula Plena' Graceful weeping habit. Beautiful pink blooms in March-April.Very cold hardy, heat and stress tolerant. Excellent in the spring landscape.	Type: Deciduous Environment: Full Sun Plant Height: 20 to 40' tall Spacing: 15 to 30' spread Growing Pattern: Fast


Tall Stewartia Stewartia monadelpha With age the bark becomes smooth and cinnamon brown in color.Deep reddish maroon fall leaf color in some years. Excellent heat tolerance.White flowers 1" to 1 1/2" in diameter, with yellow stamens.	Type: Deciduous Environment: Best in partial shade, but will tolerate full sun Plant Height: 20 to 25' tall Growing Pattern: Slow


Japanese Snowbell Styrax japonicus Slightly fragrant 3/4" pendulous white flowers with yellow stamens. Handsome bark. Yellowish or reddish fall leaf color in some years. A graceful small tree for the landscape.	Type: Deciduous Environment: Full Sun / Partial Shade Plant Height: 20 to 30' tall Spacing: 20 to 30' spread Growing Pattern: Medium


Athena ® Elm Ulmus parvifolia 'Athena' Lustrous dark green leaves change to bronze in fall.	Type: Deciduous Plant Height: 40' tall and 55' wide Spacing: 25' to 30' on center Growing Pattern: Medium to fast growth rate


Japanese Zelkova Zelcova serrata 'Green Vase' Yellow orange leaf color in fall.	Type: Deciduous Environment: Full Sun Plant Height: 50' to 80' tall with equal spread Spacing: 30' to 40' on center Growing Pattern: Medium growth rate Leaf: Yellow orange leaf color in fall.

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