Wofford Arboretum Central Campus

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 6 – 9 Height: 40 – 60 Spread: 30 – 40 Habit: Rounded pyramidal Light: Best in full sun Soil: No special soil requirements Flowers: hanging catkins Fruit: short-stalked, 1/2 long, round acorn Landscape use: Used as a street tree in many cities in the South; good choice for residential landscapes History: Native range is Coastal Plain and Piedmont from southern New Jersey to Florida, east to Texas and southeast Arkansas Pests\Problems: None Significant Features: Rapid growth rate; may not lose all leaves in the South

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 8 – 10 Height: 40 – 80 Spread: 60 – 100 Habit: Short trunk; crown very wide-spreading with horizontal branching Light: Best in full sun or partial shade Soil: Best in moist, well-drained soils with high organic content Flowers: inconspicuous hanging catkins Fruit: acorn 1 long Landscape use: Magnificent shade tree, great for streets, golf courses and campuses. Not suitable for small areas History: Native range is Virginia to Florida, west to Mexico;introduced 1739 Pests\Problems: Pests: gall insects; Problems: root rot in coastal areas Significant Features: May be trained to multiple trunk growth; one of the few evergreen oaks; slow growth rate; tolerant of wind-borne salt spray; strong wood

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 7 – 8 (9) Height: 40 – 70 but has been known to reach 150 – 200 Spread: maximum of 150 Habit: In youth: broadly pyramidal; At maturity: wide-spreading and flat topped Light: Best in sun or partial shade Soil: Well-drained, somewhat dry, moderately fertile soil Flowers: Cones: male – finger-shaped cones, very densely set, more numerous on lower portion of tree; female – stout, erect cones initially purple in color and found in upper portion of tree; Fruit: 4 long, upright cones found on upper side of branches, green while developing, finally brown Landscape use: Excellent evergreen specimen tree also used as a screen in large scale areas History: Native range is Himalayan Mountains from east Afghanistan to Garwhal; introduced 1831 Pests\Problems: Pests: borers Significant Features: Rapid growth rate; lower limbs may touch ground

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 4 – 9 Height: usually 30 – 50 , rarely to over 100 Spread: 20 – 30 Habit: In youth: pyramidal with dense branching; At maturity: irregularly rounded or flat-topped with horizontal branches Light: Best in sun or partial shade Soil: Well-drained, acidic soil, but can be found growing wild in dry or less commonly moist soils Flowers: Flowers and fruit are inconspicuous Fruit: Flowers and fruit are inconspicuous Landscape use: Specimen or shade tree or for naturalizing in groves History: Native range is Maine, Ontario, Michigan to Florida and Texas; introduced before 1750 Pests\Problems: Difficult to transplant because of taproot Significant Features: A most beautiful native tree in leaf – lustrous, dark green above during the growing season changing to brilliant yellow to orange to scarlet to purple colors in the fall

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 5 – 9 Height: 20 – 25 with a maximum of 30 – 35 Spread: approaches height Habit: Distinctly oval-rounded to rounded outline; multiple and low branching Light: Best in full sun Soil: Acidic, well-drained soil preferable Flowers: greenish-yellow, inconspicuous Fruit: winged fruit Landscape use: Very handsome small patio, lawn or street tree History: Native range is China; cultivated 1890 Pests\Problems: None serious Significant Features: Yellow, orange and red fall colors

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 4 – 9 Height: 20 – 30 Spread: Spread: often same as height; In youth: distinctly upright and often multi-stemmed Habit: At maturity: large, spreadin shrub or small, low-branched tree with wide-spreading branches forming a pyramidal to rounded outline Light: Best in full sun Soil: Deep, moist, acidic soil preferable; supplement with peat moss Flowers: white to pink to purplish, 5 – 10 in diameter; in March – April Fruit: aggregate of follicles, 4 long; in August – September Landscape use: Good small specimen tree; can use in groupings near large buildings or in large tree lawns History: The original hybrid was raised in the garden of Soulange-Bodin at Fromont, France from seed borne by M. denudata fertilized by pollen of M. liliiflora Pests\Problems: Pests: magnolia scale, tuliptree scale, other scales; Problems: black mildews, leaf blight, leaf spots, dieback, nectria canker, leaf scab, wood decay Significant Features: Good pollution tolerance; unbelievable variation in flower s

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 4 – 8 Height: 70 – 100 ; with maximum of 120 Spread: 25 Habit: Pyramidal, conical, with a single straight trunk in youth; develops a broad, rounded crown with age Light: Best in full sun Soil: Moist, deep, well-drained, slightly acidic soils preferable Flowers: anther clusters inconspicuous Fruit: round or cylindrical cones, pendulous on long stalks Landscape use: Excellent ornamental tree for golf courses, parks and other large areas; very suitable for screens and group plantings; can be used for lining long drives or streets History: Native of eastern Szechuan and western Hupeh, China; introduced 1947 – 1948 Pests\Problems: Pests: Japanese beetle; Problems: canker infestation Significant Features: Species is nearly 50 million years old; amazingly fast growing; great rusty brown fall color

Tree Details Hardiness zone: Best in zone 8 Height: 50 – 70 Spread: 15 Habit: Distinctly upright with tree gradually spreading out in old age Light: Best in sun or partial shade< Soil: Very tolerant of soils; acidic and moist conditions preferable Flowers: red Fruit: often reddish, maturing to brown winged fruit Landscape use: Excellent specimen tree for lawn, park or street; plant in groups for best effect; may be used in confined spaces or as avenue trees History: ‘Armstrong’ is a cross between Acer rubrum and Acer saccharum Pests\Problems: Pests: leaf hoppers and borers can cause considerable damage Significant Features: Beautiful silver-grey bark; rapid growth; extremely long petioles

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 4 – 9 Height: 40 – 50 Spread: 40 – 50 Habit: Round-headed tree often with pendulous branchlets; some forms are upright-spreading; others broader than tall Light: Best in full sun Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soils preferable; shows excellent tolerance to poor soil Flowers: inconspicuous, appear in axillary clusters during August – September Fruit: elliptical-ovate, 1/3 long, winged fruit Landscape use: Excellent, tough, durable tree for about any situation; great for urban areas History: Native range is northern and central China, Korea, Japan; introduced 1794 Pests\Problems: Pests: shows resistance to the elm leaf and Japanese beetle; Problems: glyphosate (Roundup) damage on young trees; considerable resistance to Dutch elm disease Significant Features: Dark green foliage; bark is superlative with brown, orange, tan mosaic on 2 diameter branches and mature trunk; well tailored profile

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 7 – 9 Height: 60 – 80 Spread: 30 – 50 Habit: Densely pyramidal, low branching, stately evergreen tree; compact and dense even in youth Light: Best in sun or partial shade Soil: Rich, porous, acidic, well-drained soil preferable Flowers: creamy white, beautifully fragrant, 5 – 6 in diameter; flower period is from May to June Fruit: 2 – 3 long, cone-like with exposed red seeds Landscape use: Needs ample space to develop; use as screen, hedge, or in groups; characteristic of southern gardening heritage History: Native range is North Carolina to Florida and Texas; cultivated 1734 Pests\Problems: Essentially problem free Significant Features: Low-lying branches; large flower size and heavy fragrance; small leaves (6 ) with lustrous dark green above and rusty brown below; transplants better than many magnolias and drops fewer leaves; can transplant in August

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 5 – 9 Height: 50 – 60 with a maximum of 100’ Spread: 20 – 30 Habit: Pyramidal or conical with a stout trunk and erect, wide-spreading branches Light: Best in full sun Soil: Rich, deep, lightly permeable, acidic, moist soil preferable Flowers: Cones: inconspicuous Fruit: seeds in 1/2 – 1 broad, dark brown terminal cones Landscape use: Graceful and stately specimen tree; great for avenues; makes great privacy barrier; good substitute for Leyland cypress History: Native range is China and Japan; introduced 1861 Pests\Problems: Problems: leaf blight, leaf spot, branch dieback Significant Features: Fast growth rate; bright blue-green summer foliage

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 3 – 9 Height: 60 – 100 Spread: 50 – 80 Habit: Upright-rounded to broad-rounded with wide-spreading branches at maturity Light: Best in full sun or partial shade Soil: Best in deep, moist, well-drained soils, acid soil preferable Flowers: inconspicuous, hanging catkins Fruit: sacorn 3/4 to 1 inch long Landscape use: Majestic specimen tree, splendid for permanent planting in spacious areas; among the most handsome of oaks History: Native range is Maine to Florida, west to Minnesota and Texas, introduced in 1724 Pests\Problems: Pests: none; Problems: various types of galls; roots may crack driveway or patio surfaces if planted too close; powdery mildew; canker; anthracnose Significant Features: Massive spreading branches that twist with age; variable ashy gray bark often arranged in vertical blocks

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 4 – 8 Height: 60 – 75 with a 100 – 120 potentia Spread: variable; usually w/d height Habit: Upright-oval to rounded; heavier crown with better distribution of leaves than most sugar maples Light: Best in sun or partial shade Soil: Well-drained, moderately moist, fertile soil preferable; slightly acidic soil seems to result in greater growth Flowers: Flowers: 1/3 – 1/4 long, greenish yellow Fruit: 1 – 1 3/4 long, winged fruit Landscape use: One of the best of the larger shade and lawn trees;excellent for lawns, parks and golf courses; not for use in crowded and polluted conditions History: Native range of sugar maple is eastern Canada to Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Texas; introduced 1753 Pests\Problems: Problems: leaf scorch caused by excessive drought Significant Features: Glossy, thick, dark green leaves; good red or sometimes yellow-orange fall color, has proven superior in the South, drought resistant

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 3-8 Height: 50 - 80 Spread: 30-40 but tremendously variable Habit: Upright, columnar; slightly fatter at base and tapered at the apex Light: Best in full sun or partial shade Soil: Sandy, deep, moderately moist soil preferable; grows in almost any situation; very pH and adaptable Flowers: anthers in 1 long, green catkins Fruit: plum-like in shape; tan to orangish in color, fleshy covering of seeds is foul smelling; only on female plants Landscape use: Excellent city tree or specimen for confined areas History: Native range is eastern China; a Princeton introduction Pests\Problems: None Significant Features: Exceptional vitality and handsome foliage; unique winter habit; magnificent yellow fall color; tolerant to air pollution; upright habit

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 3 – 9 Height: 40 – 50 Spread: 25-35 Habit: Spreading and symmetrical with narrow head and ascending branches; oval-rounded outline Light: Best in sun or partial shade Soil: Moist, well-drained soil preferable Flowers: red Fruit: often reddish, maturing to brown, winged fruit Landscape use: Great shade tree of excellent habit and beautiful color; superior to other soft maples; plant in groups for best effect History: Native range of red maple is Newfoundland to Florida, west to Minnesota, Oklahoma, and Texas; introduced 1860; ‘October Glory’ introduced by Princeton nursery Pests\Problems: None Significant Features: Intense orange to red fall color which can last into mid-November; long lived; rapid growth rate