Trees (for Michigan)

The following Trees are selected for growing in our Michigan climate zones. Remember, though, that microclimates in your landscape may vary from the zone you are otherwise in. Click on the tree’s name to go to a photo and description of the tree (Pending). Right now, before the ground freezes, is a great time to buy trees at a discount from local nurseries. You will be buying trees without leaves so look at photos to know what the tree will look like in the spring. An advantage is that you will be able to see the tree's form and structure better.

Common Name                      Proper Name

American Smoketree            Cotinus obovatus

Amur Chokecherry                Prunus maackii

Baldcypress                            Taxodium distichum

Black Gum                             Nyssa sylvatica

Corneliancherry                     Cornus mas

Dawn Redwood                      Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Flowering Crabapples           Malus ‘Prairifire’ and ‘Professor Sprenger’

Ginkgo                                    Ginkgo biloba

Hop-Hornbeam                      Ostrya virginiana

Katsuratree                            Cercidiphyllum japonicum

Kentucky Coffeetree            Gymnocladus dioicus

Littleleaf Linden                    Tilia cordata

Norway Spruce                      Picea abies

Pagoda Dogwood                   Cornus alternifolia

Paperbark Maple                   Acer griseum

Pawpaw                                  Asimina triloba

Redbud                                   Cercis canadensis

River Birch                             Betula nigra

Saucer Magnolia                    Magnolia x soulangiana

Shadblow                                Amelanchier canadensis

Sweetgum                               Liquidambar styraciflua

Tuliptree                                Liriodendron tulipifera

White Ash                              Fraxinus americana

White Fir                                Abies concolor

White Oak, Red Oak            Quercus alba and Quercus rubra

White Pine                             Pinus strobes

Yellowwood                            Cladrastis kentukea (synonymous with Cladrastis lutea)

Notes:

   The latin or proper names of trees are given as a convenience.

  In some instances, common names will contradict each other, especially in different areas of the country.

  The latin or proper name will always identify the proper tree selection.

   Take a look around our neighborhood and you will see many examples of these trees already growing here.

   Proper planting procedures are important to insure the survival and continued health of your new tree.

   Did you know that a mature tree in your landscape can add $5,000.00 to your home’s value?