trees 2 created spring 2008 x cupressocyparis leylandii- malus hybrida
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Trees 2
Created Spring 2008
X Cupressocyparis leylandii- Malus hybrida
BOTANICAL NAME
X Cupressocyparis leylandii
COMMON NAME
Leyland Cypress
PLANT
Evergreen Height 60’-70’Spread 12’-17’Upright
Foliage DescriptionLeaves are scalesYoung leaves are soft green
Foliage DescriptionMature leaves are dark green
Striking green foliage on flattened sprays on the branches
Foliage DescriptionGrows into a narrow pyramid
Pointed leaves ¼ inch long
EXPOSURE
Sun
USE
Upright hedgeScreen for privacyWindbreak
Other Information
Pest problem: Bag Worm
BOTANICAL NAME
LAGERSTROEMIA INDICA
COMMON NAME
Crape myrtle
Foliage DescriptionArrangement: OppositeComposition: SimpleMargin: Entire
PLANT
DeciduousHeight 15’ - 25’Width 5’ - 15’Upright
Foliage DescriptionArrangement: OppositeComposition: SimpleMargin: Entire
Foliage DescriptionMedium green1-2 inches longEmerge in Late Spring Handsome and very beautiful specimen shrub or tree
FlowerWhite, pink, red, lavender
Late summer
FruitPodFall
Crape Murder !!!!Crape Murder !!!!
EXPOSURE
Sun
Landscape UseBeautyDecorative throughout the year as a specimen tree
Other InformationSmooth light brown bark
Multi-stemmedExfoliating bark
Botanical Name
LIQUIDAMBAR STYRACIFLUA
Common NameSweetgum
Plant
DeciduousHeight 60 - 100’Width 50 - 75’Upright
Foliage DescriptionArrangement: AlternateComposition: SimpleMargin: Serrated and Lobed
Foliage DescriptionAttractive tree with excellent fall color
5-7 lobesStar Shaped 5-7 inches long
FruitFallRound prickly ball
ExposureSunSemi-Shade
UseSpecimenShadeLarge open areas (parks, highways)
Other InformationFruit cause litter in winter and fall
Fruitless variety is available
Fruitless Variety leaf
shape
Botanical NameMAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA
Common NameSouthern Magnolia
PlantEvergreenHeight 60’ - 80’Width 30’ - 50’Upright/ Pyramidal
Foliage DescriptionArrangement: AlternateComposition: SimpleMargin: Entire
Foliage DescriptionWidely planted in the South
Old traditional treeShiny waxy oval leavesDowny Undersides
FruitConelike, 3-4 inches long
Late Summer and Fall
ExposureSunSemi shade
Landscape UseSpecimenScreenWind or sound barrierBeauty
Botanical NameMALUS hybrida
Common NameFlowering Crabapple
PlantDeciduousHeight 15’ - 25’Width 10’- 20’Upright
Foliage DescriptionArrangement: AlternateComposition: SimpleMargin: Serrated
Foliage Description
1-3 inches longMedium Green
ExposureFull sun
Landscape UseSpecimen