Drought Tolerant Plant Specimen Tree For Sale In Chicago

However, its cones are fairly distinctive and I am not fully persuaded that the described P. * Pinus washoensis may be synonymous with P. Ponderosa subsp. Ponderosa, as detailed on that page.

It is native to the southeastern United States , occurring on the coastal plain from Delaware south to central Florida , and west to southeast Louisiana . * The American Turkey Oak ( Quercus laevis ) is a member of the red oak group of oaks .

* This seed is collected from trees at higher elevation and inland so it is one of the most cold hardy sources available on the market. * A source of pulp, timber, and turpentine. Useful in coastal landscapes, it adds texture and unique architecture to...

* This beautiful tropical flowering tree from the Carribean will do well in protected locations in zone 9 and anywhere in zones 10 and 11.

Ecologically and taxonomically, it remains a poorly understood species. Over much of its range, giant chinkapin shows several growth forms; it grows in a wide variety of habitats but is rarely a dominant component of any stand.

* A very ornamental and fast growing tree, it grows best in hot summers. * This species is commonly used in Chinese medicine and is considered to be one of the 50 fundamental herbs.

* This is the most popular landscape cedar, mostly because of it's fast growth and branch density in youth. It grows beautifully in the south and west coast in the U.S. Mature specimens have a graceful, horizontal, weeping habit with pendulous branches;...

* It is often called scrub oak, oak brush or white oak. In Mexico mostly north Sonora - Chihuahua . * It typically grows at altitudes of 1,000–3,000 meters above sea level, where precipitation averages between 30–60 centimeters (12 to 24 inches) per...

* This species has a deeply penetrating root system that firmly anchors the tree against winds. * It is also grown for the cut Christmas tree industry. * The specific epithet pungens means "sharply pointed", referring to the leaves.

The juiceof the pods is antiseptic. * Honey locusts can reach a height of 20–30 m (66–100 ft), with fast growth, and are relatively short-lived; about 120 years, some living up to 150.

It is used in perfumery and soap making. * A popular wood for building uses, cabinet making and wardrobes, especially since it retains its fragrance, repels moths and is impervious to woodworm.

It grows to heights of 10-25 m, and its trunk diameter reaches 0.5 m. The cones remain closed for many years, only opening after the parent tree is killed in a wildfire , thereby allowing the seeds to colonize the bare ground exposed by the fire.

* A Southeast U.S. native, small understory tree with a broad, rounded crown or a large shrub. * Few trees flower more elegantly-- white, bell-shaped, 3/4" blooms dangling like raindrops in rows along year-old branches; spring flowering; the limbs arch...

* A small to medium deciduous , semi-deciduous (rarely semi- evergreen ) tree growing to 10–18 m (30–60 ft) tall with a slender trunk and crown. It has been described as "one of the most splendid elms, having the poise of a graceful Nothofagus ".

* A shrub or small tree with light gray, flaking bark. * Forms thickets on shallow soil, seldom a single tree. * Found mostly on flat-topped limestone hills.

* A tropical tree with compound leaves and clustered yellow-green flowers. * A species of Albizia , native to tropical southern Asia , and widely cultivated and naturalised in other tropical and subtropical regions.

* An easily grown plant, it succeeds in any soil of good or moderate fertility, ranging from acid to shallow chalk. Grows well in heavy clay soils. A very ornamental tree. Succeeds in full sun or light shade.

* Celtis reticulata is cultivated by plant nurseries and available as an ornamental plant for: native plant, drought tolerant, natural landscape, and habitat gardens; and for ecological restoration projects.

The leaves are oval, 4 to 7 cm (1.6 to 2.8 in) long, glossy dark green above, slightly paler below. It is a deciduous tree growing to 15 to 20 m (49 to 66 ft) tall, with a conic to rounded crown.

* The Arizona White Oak is a perennial tree and may grow up to 60 ft with a diameter of 3.3 ft. * It usually occurs as a native shrub or a medium sized tree. * The acorns usually mature around fall.

* Large yellow fragrant flowers in loose clusters, in spring; green branches, doubly pinnate leaves with long narrow leaflets to 1' or more; 1" thorns; of open habit; Wyman notes that it can be clipped into a hedge; native to tropical America.

* This species has a deeply penetrating root system that firmly anchors the tree against winds. The blue color is quite intense and a high percentage of the seedlings will exhibit the lovely blue needles.

It is native to eastern North America from Ontario to Texas to Florida , and it is widely used in horticulture . * Crataegus crus-galli is a species of hawthorn known by the common names cockspur hawthorn and cockspur thorn .

* It prefers dry soil and plenty of sunlight. Quercus * It is endemic to California and is found in foothills surrounding the Central Valley of California and certain locations in the California Coast Ranges , USA .

The bark is employed as a tinder and is also made into a slow match or can be shredded, bound into bundles and used as a torch to give light in the house. It grows at 970–2300 m altitude.

* A Southeast U.S. native, small understory tree with a broad, rounded crown or a large shrub. * Few trees flower more elegantly-- white, bell-shaped, 3/4" blooms dangling like raindrops in rows along year-old branches; spring flowering; the limbs arch...

* Cupressus lusitanica , ( Cedro Blanco ; Teotlate , distinctive names used in Mexico); Cedro Blanco means White Cedar and is also known as Mexican White Cedar , is a species of cypress native to Mexico and Central America ( Guatemala , El Salvador and...