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What type of tree should you plant?

Think about the following questions:
Why is the tree being planted?Do you want the tree to provide shade, canopy over a patio or deck, seasonal color with flowers or autumn foliage, sculptural interest in the landscape, food for birds and other wildlife, or to act as a windbreak or privacy screen? Maybe more than one reason?

What is the size and location of the planting site? Does the space lend itself to a large, medium, or small tree? Will the mature size of the tree be in scale with your house? Are there overhead or below ground wires or utilities where the tree will grow?

What type of growing conditions exist? Is the soil deep, fertile, and well drained, or is it shallow, compacted, and infertile? Will the tree have to be tolerant of urban conditions? Will the tree be growing in full sun or have some shade from other trees or buildings?

Recommended Trees for Norfolk

Best Tree Selection for Norfolk Area:

SMALL ORNAMENTAL TREES (LESS THAN 30’)

  • Eastern Redbud - Cercis canadensis (native)
  • Fringe Tree – Chionanthus virginicus (native)
  • Dogwood – Cornus florida (native)
  • Kousa Dogwood – Cornus kousa (non-native)
  • American Smoketree – Cotinus obovatus (native)
  • Witchhazel – Hamamelis virginiana (native)
  • Crape Myrtle – Lagerstroemia indica (non-native)
  • Sweetbay Magnolia – Magnolia virginiana (native)
  • Saucer magnolia – Magnolia X soulangiana (non-native)
  • Prariefire Flowering Crabapple – Malus ‘prariefire’ (native)
  • Tree Lilac – Syringa japonica (non-native)
  • Trident Maple – Acer buergeranum (non-native)
  • Japanese Snowbell - Styrax japonicus (non-native)
MEDIUM TO LARGE TREES (40 to 100’)
  • Black Gum – Nyssa sylvatica (native)
  • Willow Oak – Quercus phellos (native)
  • Northern Red Oak – Quercus rubra (native)
  • Southern Red Oak – Quercus falcate (native)
  • Swamp White Oak – Quercus bicolor (native)
  • Southern Live Oak – Quercus virginiana (native/introduced)
  • Overcup Oak – Quercus lyrata (native)
  • Hedge Maple – Acer campestre (non-native)
  • American Elm – Ulmus americana ‘Princeton’ or ‘Valley Forge’ (native)
  • Winged Elm – Ulmus alata (native)
  • Japanese Stewertia – Stewertia pseduocamellia (non-native)
  • American Persimmon – Diospyros virginiana (native)
  • Bald Cypress – Taxodium distichens (native)
  • Pond Cypress – Taxodium ascendens (native)
  • Sourwood – Oxydendron arboreum (native)
WINDBREAKS OR ORNAMENTAL
  • Atlantic White Cedar – Chamaecyparis thyoides (native)
  • American Holly - Ilex opaca (native)
  • Southern Magnolia – Magnolia grandiflora (native)
  • Loblolly Pine – Pinus taeda (native)
  • Longleaf Pine – Pinus palustris (native)
  • Cabbage Palm – Sabal palemetto (introduced)
  • Mediterranean Fan Palm – Chamaerops humilis (Non-native)
  • American Arborviate - Thuja occidentalis (native)
Note to Homeowners

Always call Miss Utility before digging, so that utilities such as underground water, sewer and telephone may be marked for damage prevention. Dial 811 or 1-800-552-7001 at least three working days before beginning any digging project.