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Acer griseum Paperbark Maple

Acer rubrum Red Maple

Acer palmatum Japanese Maple

Aesculus parviflora Bottlebrush Buckeye

Agave tequilana Blue Agave

Ailanthus altissima Tree of Heaven

Albizia julibrissin Mimosa

Araucaria heterophylla Norfolk Island Pine

Asparagus densiflorus Asparagus Fern

Averrhoa carambola Starfruit

Berberis aquifolium Holly-Leaved Bayberry

Betula populifolia Grey Birch

Callicarpa dichotoma Purple Beautyberry

Carya galbra Pignut Hickory

Carya laciniosa Shellbark Hickory

Carya myristiciformis Nutmeg Hickory

Carya ovata Shagbark Hickory

Cercidiphyllum japonicum Katsura Tree

Cinnamomum zeylanicum Ceylon Cinnamon

Clethra alnifolia Summersweet

Coffea arabica Arabian Coffeetree

Comptonia peregrina Sweet Fern

Cornus alternifolia Pagoda Dogwood

Cupressus arizonica Arizona Cypress

Dionaea muscipula Venus Flytrap

Fagus grandifolia American Beech

Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris Climbing Hydrangea

Juniperus rigida Needle Juniper

Juniperus squamata ’Meyeri’ Singleseed Juniper

Juniperus virginiana Eastern Red Cedar

Liriope muscari Lilyturf

Liquidambar acalycina Sweetgum

Metasequoia glyptostroboides Dawn Redwood

Musa acuminata Banana Tree

Myrica pensylvanica Northern Bayberry

Nipponanthemum nipponicum Montauk Daisy

Parrotia persica Persian Ironwood

Pennisetum alopecuroides Miniature Fountain Grass

Picea abies Norway Spruce

Picea orientalis Oriental Spruce

Pinus bungeana Lacebark Pine

Pinus echinata Shortleaf Pine

Pinus flexilis Limber Pine

Pinus ponderosa Sugar Pine

Pinus pungens Table Mountain Pine

Pinus rigida Pitch Pine

Pinus strobus Eastern White Pine

Pinus thunbergii Japanese Black Pine

Plumeria rubra Frangipani Tree

Prunus maackii Amur Chokecherry

Prunus serotina Black Cherry

Quercus Macrocarpa Burr Oak

Rhus aromatica Fragrant Sumac

Rhus typhina Staghorn Sumac

Rosmarinus officinalis Rosemary

Sarracenia flava North American Pitcher Plant

Schefflera actinophylla Umbrella Tree

Stachys byzantina Lamb’s Ear

Taxus baccata English Yew

Taxus cuspidata ‘Capitata’ Japanese Yew

Thuja plicata Western Red Cedar

Tilia americana American Linden

Tsuga canadensis Canadian Hemlock

Tsuga caroliniana Carolina Hemlock

Zelkova serrata Sawleaf Zelkova

Bayberry

Myrica pensylvanica

Type: Deciduous Shrub

Native Range: Eastern North America

Mature Size: 5-10 feet in height and 5-10 feet in spread

Habitat: Peaty and sandy soils in full sun to part shade

Hardiness Zone: USDA 3-7

Leaf Color: Summer: Green Fall: Rusty Red

Flower Color: Red, Yellowish-Green

Bloom Time: May

image source: https://www.rjwhelan.co.nz/herbs%20A-Z/bayberry.html

The branches are slender and sparse. The leaves are overall very dense and retain their prevalence throughout the winter. The bayberry is best used for shrubs and walkway dividers because of their low profile but are not adequate for shading large scale buildings. The bayberry also grows at a moderately quick rate which will make it adequate for new designs in sandy habitat.

source: http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=e310

http://hort.uconn.edu/detail.php?pid=292

https://plants.usda.gov/factsheet/pdf/fs_mope6.pdf

#barrier beach #small scale #understory #transparent

Pitch Pine

Pinus rigida

Type: Needled Evergreen

Native Range: Eastern North America

Mature Size: 40-60 feet in height and 40-60 feet in spread

Habitat: Poor, sandy soil that is devoid of competitive species.

Hardiness Zone: USDA 4

Leaf Color: Summer: Evergreen Fall: Evergreen

Flower Color: Non-flowering

Bloom Time: Non-flowering

image source: https://northernwoodlands.org/articles/article/pitch-pine

The branches are thick, barky, and straggle out from the trunk. The needles are overall very densely distributed in tufts towards the terminal bud. Additionally, the buds retain their prevalence throughout the winter. The pitch pine is best used for shading walkways along a sandy path or walkway dividers because of their top-heavy profile which diffuses down into the pathway. The pitch pine is adequate for shading top stories of medium sized buildings while allowing a view from the lower levels. The pitch pine also grows at a moderately quick rate which will make it adequate for new designs in sandy habitat.

source:

https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=PIRI

http://hort.uconn.edu/detail.php?pid=331

https://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/plants/tree/pinrig/all.html

#barrier beach #large scale #opaque #tree

Black Cherry

Prunus serotina

Type: Tree

Native Range: Eastern North America

Mature Size: 50-80 feet in height and 30-60 feet in spread

Habitat: Moist and fertile loams in full sun but can be found on barrier beach dunes with a long tap root.

Hardiness Zone: USDA 3-9

Leaf Color: Summer: Green Fall: Greenish Red

Flower Color: White

Bloom Time: April-May

image source: https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/black-cherry

The branches are thick, barky, and straggle out from the trunk. The leaves are densely distributed throughout the branch. As a deciduous tree, the black cherry provides dense shade during the summer and partial shade during the winter. The pitch pine is best used for large scale spaces because of its top-heavy sprawling profile. Additionally, the black cherry is adequate for summer shading across the entirety of the facade of medium sized buildings and provides a rhythmic view of the branches during the winter. The black cherry grows rather slowly which means that it is not a perfect solution for immediate shading. It can grow in many different locations which can help stabilize sand dunes and provide shade in beach paths during the summer.

source: http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a914

https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=prse2

https://plants.usda.gov/plantguide/pdf/pg_prse2.pdf

#barrier beach #opaque #large scale #tree

Grey Birch

Betula populifolia

Type: Tree

Native Range: Eastern North America

Mature Size: 20-40 feet in height and 10-20 feet in spread

Habitat: Sandy or rocky loams in full sun to part shade

Hardiness Zone: USDA 3-6

Leaf Color: Summer: Green Fall: Greenish Red

Flower Color: Yellowish-Brown

Bloom Time: April

image source: http://people.alfred.edu/~emmonsc/treekey2012/45a.php

The branches are thin and wisp outwards from the trunk. The leaves are sparsely distributed throughout the branch in a pyramidal pattern. As a deciduous tree, the grey birch provides dense shade during the summer and partial shade during the winter. The grey birch is best used for evenly shading medium scale structures. Additionally, the grey birch is adequate for summer shading across the entirety of the base of the facade of medium sized buildings while still preserving views from upper levels. Additionally, it provides a nice glimpse into the white bark contrasting with the green leaves. The grey birch grows moderate quickly. It can grow in many different locations which can help stabilize sand dunes and provide shade in beach paths during the summer.

source: https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b988

https://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-plant-descriptions/gray-birch

https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=BEPO

#barrier beach #large scale #opaque #tree

Red Maple

Acer rubrum

Type: Tree

Native Range: Eastern to Central North America

Mature Size: 40-70 feet in height and 30-50 feet in spread

Habitat: Average, medium to wet, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade

Hardiness Zone: USDA 3-9

Leaf Color: Summer: Green Fall: Bright Red

Flower Color: Red and Yellow

Bloom Time: March-April

The branches taper out from the trunk and become thin towards the terminal bud. The leaves are densely distributed throughout the branch. As a deciduous tree, the red maple provides dense shade during the summer and partial shade during the winter. The red maple is best used for small scale at the base because of its top-heavy sprawling profile. Additionally, it is adequate for summer shading across the entirety of the facade of small sized buildings and provides a beautiful view to its bright red leaves. The red maple grows at a medium pace which means that it sufficient from shading implementation.

source: https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=j170

https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=acru

https://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-plant-descriptions/red-maple

#Old Field #large scale #opaque #tree

Summersweet

Clethra alnifolia

Type: Deciduous Shrub

Native Range: Eastern North America

Mature Size: 3-8 feet in height and 4-6 feet in spread

Habitat: Medium to wet soils in full sun to part shade

Hardiness Zone: USDA 3-9

Leaf Color: Summer: Green Fall: Orangish Brown

Flower Color: White

Bloom Time: July to August

image source: https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-grow-summersweet-3269223

The branches are smooth and straggle out from the small trunk. The leaves sprawl out from the end of the branch. The summersweet is best used for indicating walkways along a pathway of its small stature. The summersweet is adequate for lining the base of small buildings while still allowing a view from the lower levels. The bright pink and white flowers offers a guiding view from ground level windows.

source: http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c230

https://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-plant-descriptions/summersweet-clethra

http://www.hort.uconn.edu/plants/detail.php?pid=117

#small scale #understory #transparent

Katsura Tree

Cercidiphyllum japonicum

Type: Tree

Native Range: Japan

Mature Size: 40-60 feet in height and 25-60 feet in spread

Habitat: Moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade

Hardiness Zone: USDA 4-8

Leaf Color: Summer: Green Fall: Orange-Yellow

Flower Color: Green to Reddish Green

Bloom Time: March-April

source: http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/GARDEN/PLANTS/katsura.html

The branches are thick, barky, and straggle out from the trunk. The leaves are sparsely scattered from the end of the branch. The Katsura tree is best used for shading walkways and large spaces below the trunk because of their top-heavy profile. The katsura tree is adequate for shading top stories of medium sized buildings while allowing a view from the lower levels. It also grows at a moderately slow rate which will makes it tough for immediate shading.

source: https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=j710

https://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-plant-descriptions/katsura-tree

https://trees.umn.edu/news/featured-tree-katsura-tree-cercidiphyllum-japonicum

#large scale #opaque #tree

Burr Oak

Quercus Macrocarpa

Type: Tree

Native Range: Eastern North America

Mature Size: 60 - 80 feet in height and 60 - 80 feet in spread

Habitat: Medium well-drained soils in full sun but prefers moist well-drained loams

Hardiness Zone: USDA 3-8

Leaf Color: Summer: Yellow-ish Green Fall: Yellow

Flower Color: Yellow

Bloom Time: April

image source: http://friendslaarb.org/tree/bur-oak

The branches are thick, barky, and straggle out from the trunk. The leaves are densely scattered from the end of the branch. The burr oak is best used for shading walkways and large spaces below the trunk because of their top-heavy sprawling profile. The burr oak is adequate for shading top stories of large scale buildings while allowing a slight view from the lower levels (as a result of the large trunk). It also grows at a moderately slow rate which will makes it tough for immediate shading.

source: https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a902

https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=quma2

https://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-plant-descriptions/bur-oak

#large scale #opaque #tree

Climbing Hydrangea

Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris

Type: Vine

Native Range: Japan, Taiwan, Korea

Mature Size: 30-50 feet in height and 5-6 feet in spread

Habitat: Medium well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Very low maintence.

Hardiness Zone: USDA 4-8

Leaf Color: Summer: Green Fall: Light Brown

Flower Color: White

Bloom Time: May to July

image source: https://www.gardenguides.com/70488-grow-climbing-hydrangea.html

The branches are densely packed and sprawling on any surface that they come in contact with. The leaves are scattered throughout the branch. The climbing hydrangea is best used for shading facades of buildings or space frames. It is adequate for shading the entirety of the facade of medium sized buildings in a controlled manner. It also grows at a very fast rate which will makes it ideal for immediate shading.

source: https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=d370

https://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-plant-descriptions/climbing-hydrangea

#large scale #herbaceous #opaque

Sawleaf Zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Type: Tree

Native Range: China

Mature Size: 50 - 80 feet in height and 50 - 80 feet in spread

Habitat: Medium well-drained soils in full sun and moist to wet loams

Hardiness Zone: USDA 5-8

Leaf Color: Summer: Bright Green Fall: Light Brown

Flower Color: Insignificant

Bloom Time: March to April

image source: https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/zelkova-serrata-musashino

The branches are thick, barky, and straggle out from the trunk. The leaves are densely scattered throughout the branch. The sawleaf zelkova is best used for shading walkways and large spaces below the trunk because of their top-heavy profile. It is also adequate for shading top stories of medium sized buildings while allowing a view from the lower levels. It also grows at a moderately slow rate which will makes it tough for immediate shading.

source: https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a927

https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/zelkova-serrata-musashino

https://www.arborday.org/trees/treeguide/TreeDetail.cfm?ItemID=941

#large scale #opaque #tree

Paperbark Maple

Acer griseum

Type: Tree

Native Range: Central China

Mature Size: 20-30 feet in height and 15-25 feet in spread

Habitat: Slightly acidic, well drained soils in full sun to part shade

Hardiness Zone: USDA 4-8

Leaf Color: Summer: Bright Green Fall: Dark Green

Flower Color: Insignificant

Bloom Time: April

image source: https://www.horsfordnursery.com/winter-dreams-of-paperbark-maple/

The branches are smooth and shoot upwards out from the trunk. The leaves are sparsely scattered from the end of the branch. The paperbark maple is best used for shading walkways and intimate spaces below the trunk because of their top-heavy profile. It is also adequate for shading top stories of medium sized buildings while allowing a view from the lower levels.

source: https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=q110

http://hort.ufl.edu/trees/ACEGRIA.pdf

https://naturewalk.yale.edu/trees/sapindaceae/acer-griseum/paperbark-maple-96

#large scale #opaque #tree

Shagbark Hickory

Carya ovata

Type: Tree

Native Range: Eastern North America

Mature Size: 70-90 feet in height and 50-70 feet in spread

Habitat: Humusy, rich, moist and well-drained loams in full sun to part shade

Hardiness Zone: USDA 4-8

Leaf Color: Summer: Dark Green Fall: Brownish Yellow

Flower Color: Insignificant

Bloom Time: April to May

image source: https://etc.usf.edu/clipart/81100/81163/81163_shagbark.htm

The branches taper out from the trunk and maintain moderate thickness towards the terminal bud. The leaves are densely distributed throughout the branch. As a deciduous tree, the shagbark hickory provides dense shade during the summer and partial shade during the winter. It is best used for large scale shading because of its top-heavy sprawling profile while still allowing indirect light to shimmer down to the ground. Additionally, it is adequate for summer shading across the entirety of the facade of large scale buildings. The red maple grows at a slow pace which means that it is insufficient from shading implementation.

source: https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a854

https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/carya-ovata/

https://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/plants/tree/carova/all.html

#oak hickory forest #large scale #opaque #tree

Shellbark Hickory

Carya laciniosa

Type: Tree

Native Range: Eastern and Central North America

Mature Size: 60-80 feet in height and 40-60 feet in spread

Habitat: Humusy, rich, moist and well-drained loams in full sun to part shade

Hardiness Zone: USDA 5-8

Leaf Color: Summer: Green Fall: Brownish Yellow

Flower Color: Greenish-yellow

Bloom Time: April to May

image source: https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/shellbark-hickory

The branches taper out from the trunk and maintain moderate thickness towards the terminal bud. The leaves are densely distributed throughout the branch. As a deciduous tree, the shellbark hickory provides super dense shade during the summer and moderately shade during the winter. It is best used for large scale shading because of its top-heavy sprawling profile while still allowing indirect light to shimmer down to the ground. Additionally, it is adequate for summer shading across the entirety of the facade of large scale buildings. The red maple grows at a slow pace which means that it is insufficient from shading implementation.

source: http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a853

http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov/shellbarkhickory

https://plants.usda.gov/plantguide/pdf/pg_cala21.pdf

#large scale #tree #opaque

Pignut Hickory

Carya galbra

Type: Tree

Native Range: Eastern United States

Mature Size: 50-80 feet in height and 25-40 feet in spread

Habitat: Humusy, rich, medium to high moisture and well-drained soils in full sun to part shade

Hardiness Zone: USDA 4-9

Leaf Color: Summer: Green Fall: Brownish Yellow

Flower Color: Greenish-yellow

Bloom Time: April to May

The branches taper out from the trunk and maintain moderate thickness towards the terminal bud. The leaves are small and dispersed in bunches throughout the branch. As a deciduous tree, the pignut hickory provides dense shade during the summer and partial shade during the winter. It is best used for large scale shading because of its lollipop sprawling profile and keeping super dense shade at the base. Additionally, it is adequate for summer shading across the entirety of the facade of large scale buildings. The pignut hickory grows at a slow pace which means that it is insufficient from shading implementation.

source: http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=d376

https://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-plant-descriptions/pignut-hickory

https://www.uky.edu/hort/Pignut-Hickory

#oak hickory forest #tree #large scale #opaque

Nutmeg Hickory

Carya myristiciformis

Type: Tree

Native Range: Southern North America

Mature Size: 30-95 feet in height and 25-40 feet in spread

Habitat: Medium to high moisture and well-drained soils in full sun to part shade

Hardiness Zone: USDA 4-9

Leaf Color: Summer: Green Fall: Light Yellow

Flower Color: Yellow

Bloom Time: Mid Spring

image source: http://texastreeid.tamu.edu/content/TreeDetails/?id=21

The branches taper out from the trunk and maintain moderate thickness towards the terminal bud. The leaves are densely distributed throughout the branch. As a deciduous tree, the nutmeg hickory provides dense shade during the summer and partial shade during the winter. It is best used for large scale shading because of its lollipop sprawling profile and keeping super dense shade at the base. Additionally, it is adequate for summer shading across the entirety of the facade of large scale buildings. The nutmeg hickory grows at a slow pace which means that it is insufficient from shading implementation.

source: https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CAMY

https://cgru.usda.gov/carya/species/myristiciformis/myristiciformis.HTM

https://www.americanforests.org/big-trees/nutmeg-hickory-carya-myristiciformis-2/

#oak hickory forest #large scale #opaque #tree

Sweet Gum

Liquidambar acalycina

Type: Tree

Native Range: China

Mature Size: 30-50 feet in height and 20-30 feet in spread

Habitat: Medium moisture and well-drained soils in full sun

Hardiness Zone: USDA 6-9

Leaf Color: Summer: Light Green Fall: Dark Green

Flower Color: Yellowish-Green

Bloom Time: April to May

image source: http://www.tree-guide.com/sweetgum

The branches are thick, barky, and straggle out from the trunk. The leaves are densely scattered throughout the branch. The sweetgum is best used for shading walkways and large spaces below the trunk because of their top-heavy profile. It is also adequate for shading top stories and providing dense shade for ground levels of medium sized buildings . It also grows at a moderately slow rate which will makes it tough for immediate shading.

source: http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=281025&isprofile=0&

https://www.arborday.org/trees/treeguide/TreeDetail.cfm?ItemID=928

https://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-plant-descriptions/sweet-gum

#oak hickory forest #large scale #opaque #tree

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