Pin Oak

Quercus palustris

This pyramidal tree is fast-growing and does well in almost any soil if it has sufficient moisture and sunlight. Its glossy green leaves turn dark scarlet in the fall and its acorns are a favorite of wildlife. It is a much favored shade and street tree.

Sun:  Full                         Mature Height:  60 to 70  feet

                                        Zones:  3 through 8

Laurelleaf Willow

Salix daphnoides

One of the earliest trees to leaf-out in the Spring,

the leaves of the Laurelleaf Willow are dark green and shiny on top and pale green underneath. They put on a show of changing color in any breeze. This fast growing beauty is covered with bright yellow catkins in April and May, thus earning it its nickname the Gold Pussy Willow.

Sun: part sun - full sun          Mature  Height: 20 to 40 feet

Blooms: April and May        Zones: 4 through 8