Missouri Trees
This page will contain “cards” for each of the trees we offer. Little blurbs about each one’s needs, heights, and more. Right here we’ll have a brief write up about why it’s good to plant trees - native trees!
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American Elderberry (Sambucus Canadensis)
The American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is a native deciduous shrub found across North America. Known for its clusters of fragrant white flowers and dark purple berries, it's valued for its ornamental beauty and culinary uses. Elderberries attract pollinators and wildlife, and their berries are rich in antioxidants. This versatile plant thrives in moist, fertile soil and is a staple in traditional medicine and culinary recipes.
Height : 5 - 12 feet
Spread : 5 - 12 feet
Soil : prefers moist, hummusy soils - tolerates erosion and wet soils
Light : full sun to part shade
Usage : borders, screens, low spots
Wildlife : attracts birds and butterflies
Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum)
Bald cypress is a long-lived, pyramidal conifer (cone-bearing tree). Easily grown in average, medium to wet, moisture retentive but reasonably well-drained soils in full sun. Prefers moist, acidic, sandy soils, but tolerates a wide range of soil conditions ranging from somewhat dry soils to wet soils in standing water. Trunks are buttressed (flared or fluted) at the base, and when growing in water, often develop distinctive, knobby root growths (“knees”) which protrude above the water surface around the tree. Heavy, straight-grained, rot-resistant wood has been used for a variety of purposes including barrels, railroad ties and shingles.
Height : 50 - 70 feet
Spread : 20 - 45 feet
Soil : all types - tolerates wet soil and air pollution
Light : full sun
Usage : great for rain gardens
Wildlife : tolerates deer
Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa)
Open, upright, spreading, rounded but leggy deciduous shrub. Best used in naturalized areas where suckering colonial habit does not need to be restrained.
Height : 3 - 6 feet
Spread : 3 - 6 feet
Soil : tolerates a wide variety of soil types, even wet soils
Light : full sun to part shade
Usage : great for hedges and rain gardens
Downy Serviceberry (Amelanchier Arboria)
Easily grown, early flowering shrub or small tree, berries are edible and similar in taste and appearance to blueberries. One of Missouri’s tastiest native edibles.
Height : 15 - 25 feet
Spread : 15 - 25 feet
Soil : fairly tolerant to a wide range of soils, tolerates clay and air pollution
Light : full sun to part shade
Usage : shrub border, naturalized areas
Wildlife : fruits attract birds
Eastern Ninebark (Physocarpus Opulifolius)
An upright, spreading, somewhat coarse, deciduous, Missouri-native shrub which is closely related to genus Spiraea. Noted for its exfoliating bark (on mature branches) which peels in strips to reveal several layers of reddish to light brown inner bark (hence the common name of ninebark). Genus name comes from the Greek physa meaning a bladder and karpos meaning fruit, referring to the inflated dry fruits of the plant. Specific epithet refers to the leaves that resemble those of Viburnum opulus.
Height : 5 - 8 feet
Spread : 4 - 6 feet
Soil : average to slightly acidic
Light : typically requires full sun in the North, but grows best with some shade in our region
Usage : hedge, erosion prevention
Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis)
Often multi-trunked tree with rounded crown, stunning pea-like rose-purple flowers which bloom on bare branches in spring. Heart shaped leaves turn yellow to green-yellow in fall.
Height : 20 - 30 feet
Spread : 25 - 35 feet
Soil : dry to medium, avoid wet or poorly drained soils
Light : full sun to part shade
Usage : street tree, decorative - profusely flowering tree, naturalized area
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida)
Often multi-trunked tree with rounded crown, stunning pea-like rose-purple flowers which bloom on bare branches in spring. Heart shaped leaves turn yellow to green-yellow in fall. Often multi-trunked tree with rounded crown, stunning pea-like rose-purple flowers which bloom on bare branches in spring. Heart shaped leaves turn yellow to green-yellow in fall.
Height : 15 - 20 feet
Spread : 10 - 30 feet
Soil : moist to average
Light : light shade
Usage : street tree, decorative - profusely flowering tree
Hazelnut (Corylus Americana)
Rounded, multi-stemmed shrub, showy male flowers in spring, edible nuts in late summer have variable fall color. Best grown informally in naturalized areas, open woodland gardens or prairies where it can be allowed to spread.
Height : 10 - 16 feet
Spread : 8 - 13 feet
Soil : adaptable
Light : full sun to part shade
Usage : hedge, food forest
Wildlife : nuts are eaten by a variety of wildlife
Nannyberry (Viburnum Lentago)
Large, upright, multi-stemmed, suckering shrub but may be pruned to tree like form.White flowers in spring give way to edible blue-black berry-like drupes. Variable fall color.
Height : 14 - 16 feet
Spread : 6 - 12 feet
Soil : well drained
Light : full sun to part shade
Usage : hedge, shrub borders, tolerates air pollution
Wildlife : acts as a wonderful bird habitat and fruits provide food for wildlife
Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra)
Medium sized tree with rounded to broad spreading crown, moderate to fast growth rate with a brownish-red autumn color.
Height : 50 - 75 feet
Spread : 50 - 75 feet
Soil : fertile, sandy, finely textured with good drainage
Light : full sun
Usage : shade tree, street tree, specimin tree
Wildlife : acorns provide food for wildlife
River Birch (Betula Nigra)
Vigorous, fast growing tree found as either single or multi-stemmed. Rounded crown shape with single stem, more irregular when multi-stem. Attractive exfoliating bark provides winter interest.
Height : 40 - 70 feet
Spread : 40 - 60 feet
Soil : average
Light : full sun to part shade
Usage : shade tree, rain garden
Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos)
Rose mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) is a striking perennial shrub cherished for its vibrant, hibiscus-like flowers that bloom in various hues including pink, red, and white. With its tropical appearance and easy-care nature, it adds a splash of color to gardens and landscapes. Adaptable to various soil types and thriving in sunny locations, it's a favorite choice for attracting pollinators and creating summer-long visual interest.
Height : 4 - 8 feet
Spread : 3 - 6 feet
Soil : moist, well drained
Light : full sun to part shade
Usage : borders, containers, focal points in gardens
Wildlife : Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
Shumard Oak (Quercus Shumardii)
Red oak group, broad open crown when mature, moderately fast growing, tolerates a wide range of soil conditions.
Height : 40 - 60 feet
Spread : 30 feet
Soil : average, acidic, well drained
Light : full sun
Usage : shade tree, street tree, rain garden
Wildlife : acorns act as a food source for wildlife
White Fringetree (Chionanthus Virginicus)
The White Fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus) is a stunning deciduous tree native to eastern North America, prized for its striking display of delicate, fragrant white flowers that resemble fringe. With its graceful, spreading form and glossy green foliage, it adds elegance to landscapes and gardens. Typically reaching heights of 12-20 feet, it thrives in moist, well-drained soil and prefers full sun to partial shade. As a valuable ornamental tree, it attracts pollinators and serves as a focal point in gardens, providing beauty and charm throughout the seasons.
Height : 12 - 20 feet
Spread : 12 - 20 feet
Soil : moist, well drained
Light : full sun to part shade
Usage : ornamental
Wildlife : Attracts bees and butterflies