A stately vase-shaped specimen and undisputably the most ornamental of all shade trees. This ultimate street tree forms a graceful overhead arch, making it ideal for creating natural canopies along pathways and properties. Extremely hardy and highly adaptable to various soil and climate conditions, the American Elm thrives in diverse landscapes. Its elegant branching structure and dense foliage provide excellent shade coverage. Note: Use caution in areas where Dutch elm disease is known to occur, as this remains an important consideration for long-term tree health and longevity.

Chinkapin Oak has dark green deciduous foliage on a tree with a round habit of growth. The serrated narrow leaves turn coppery-bronze in fall. However, the fruit can be messy in the landscape and may require occasional clean-up.

The Yellow Buckeye is a large, dependable shade tree that brings seasonal beauty to expansive landscapes. In spring, delicate yellow flowers create a stunning display before the foliage emerges. Come fall, the leaves transform into reliable warm tones, extending visual interest through the season. Its substantial canopy makes it an excellent choice for providing shade in larger properties, while its ornamental qualities work well as an accent specimen. Note that the tree produces spiny seed pods that may require occasional cleanup, a minor trade-off for the year-round appeal and structural strength this native tree provides.

An extremely hardy late-blooming male holly with dense, rich green foliage on an upright, rounded form. It does not set fruit but serves as an excellent pollenizer for late-flowering female southern hollies, such as Sparkleberry, Winter Red, and Winter Gold. Plant one male for every five female plants. A wonderful background shrub. Deciduous.

The Common Hackberry is one of the most resilient shade trees available, combining durability with an attractive, naturally neat growth habit. Its distinctive warty bark adds visual interest and becomes increasingly beautiful as the tree matures. Exceptionally tolerant of diverse growing conditions—from poor soil to drought and urban pollution—this hardy native adapts where other trees struggle. The only requirement it won't tolerate is standing water. An excellent choice for challenging landscapes where you need a dependable, long-lived shade tree with character.

Honeycomb^® Ninebark makes a statement with large, vibrant, chartreuse leaves that hold their color all season long, even in full sun. In the spring, white flowers provide lovely contrast to the leaves, and in the fall, gold leaves provide stunning fall interest. Maturing at 4-6 feet tall and 5-7 feet wide, Honeycomb^® makes for a beautiful hedge or color block along a fence line.

The Bur Oak is a magnificent, rugged native, among the toughest and most adaptable of all oaks. Its massive, spreading canopy and deeply furrowed bark give it a commanding, ancient presence, and the large lobed leaves turn warm yellow-brown in fall. Extraordinarily long-lived, it withstands drought, wind, and tough soils, thriving where many trees fail. Plant it in full sun, where it becomes a true legacy tree for generations to come. As a keystone native, it supports abundant wildlife. For grandeur, toughness, and longevity, the Bur Oak is unrivaled.

A stately tree with a narrow upright habit of growth for smaller yards and spaces, features tightly upright branching, leaves turn rich gold in fall; fast growing and vigorous, resistant to insect attacks