Soulfire Dawn Redwood   Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Soulfire'

Deciduous Conifer. Vivid orange-red new growth in spring matures to soft green, finishing with bronze fall color. Fine, feathery foliage and strong central leader form a classic pyramidal tree — a standout specimen.

Zones 4–8

40–60 ft × 20–30 ft

Fast growth

Skinny Fit Ginkgo   Ginkgo biloba 'Skinny Fit'

Narrow, upright ginkgo with a tight columnar form. Classic fan-shaped green leaves turn bright yellow in fall. Durable and adaptable — ideal for narrow spaces, streetscapes, and urban settings.

Zones 4–8

30–50 ft × 6–10 ft

Slow–moderate

Gold Spire Ginkgo   Ginkgo biloba 'Gold Spire'

Narrow, upright pyramidal ginkgo with fan-shaped green leaves and reliable bright golden-yellow fall color. A durable, low-maintenance, typically male selection — well-suited where vertical form is desired.

Zones 4–8

30–50 ft × 10–15 ft

Moderate growth

Golden Glory Kousa Dogwood   Cornus kousa 'Golden Glory'

Showy white bracts in late spring followed by small red ornamental fruit. Green foliage turns yellow to orange-red in fall, with attractive exfoliating bark developing over time. Durable, disease-resistant.

Zones 5–8

20–30 ft × 15–25 ft

Moderate growth

Merlot Redbud   Cercis canadensis 'Merlot'

Glossy, dark purple foliage with improved heat tolerance over 'Forest Pansy'. Bright rose-pink flowers emerge in early spring before leaf-out. Thicker, more durable leaves and compact, dense habit.

Zones 5–9

15–25 ft × 15–20 ft

Moderate growth

Flame Thrower Redbud   Cercis canadensis 'Flame Thrower'

Striking multi-colored foliage emerges burgundy and transitions through red, orange, yellow, and green. Bright pink flowers in early spring before leaf-out. Upright, vase-shaped specimen tree.

Zones 5–9

15–20 ft × 15–20 ft

Moderate growth

Upright Select Sugar Maple   Acer saccharum 'Upright Select'

Narrow, upright form of sugar maple with classic green foliage and outstanding orange to red fall color. Strong central leader and uniform structure — a dependable shade and street tree.

Zones 4–8

40–60 ft × 20–30 ft

Moderate growth

Autumn Splendor Sugar Maple   Acer saccharum 'Autumn Splendor'

Dense, oval to rounded sugar maple with classic green foliage and outstanding bright orange to red fall color. Selected for improved heat and drought tolerance.

Zones 4–8

50–60 ft × 35–45 ft

Moderate growth

Golding Sugar Maple   Acer saccharum 'Golding'

Classic sugar maple with green foliage and reliable yellow to orange fall color. Uniform, rounded canopy and strong structure — a dependable choice for traditional shade tree plantings.

Zones 4–8

50–60 ft × 35–45 ft

Moderate growth

John Pair Sugar Maple   Acer saccharum 'John Pair' (Caddo)

Caddo selection known for improved heat and drought tolerance. Classic green foliage with strong orange to red fall color and a uniform, oval canopy. Durable alternative for tougher sites.

Zones 5–8

50–60 ft × 35–45 ft

Moderate growth

Oregon Trail Sugar Maple   Acer saccharum 'Oregon Trail' (Caddo)

Caddo selection with improved heat and drought tolerance. Classic green foliage develops reliable orange to red fall color. Uniform oval to rounded canopy — well-suited for urban and residential.

Zones 5–8

50–60 ft × 35–45 ft

Moderate growth

Morning Starburst Freeman Maple   Acer 'Morton UW' MORNING STARBURST®

Unique for bright orange-red spring growth, maturing to green and finishing with red to orange fall color. Upright, oval form with strong central leader. Fast-growing hybrid suited for urban landscapes.

Zones 4–8

40–50 ft × 25–35 ft

Fast growth

Judy Zuk Magnolia   Magnolia 'Judy Zuk'

Large, fragrant creamy-yellow flowers with a soft blush bloom in mid to late spring, helping avoid frost damage. Refined, upright habit and clean dark green foliage — excellent specimen tree.

Zones 5–8

25–35 ft × 15–25 ft

Moderate growth

Northern Catalpa   Catalpa speciosa

Bold, coarse-textured tree with large heart-shaped leaves and showy white flowers marked with purple and yellow in late spring. Long bean-like pods and open canopy. Tough for challenging sites.

Zones 4–8

40–60 ft × 20–40 ft

Fast growth

Northern Acclaim Honeylocust   Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis 'Northern Acclaim'

Thornless, nearly seedless selection with fine, fern-like foliage that turns clear yellow in fall. Upright, uniform structure provides light, filtered shade. Durable in colder climates.

Zones 3–8

35–45 ft × 25–35 ft

Fast growth

Fire Belle American Hornbeam   Carpinus caroliniana 'Fire Belle'

Improved selection of native American hornbeam with clean green foliage and notable fall color. Refined ornamental character in a compact, natural form — well-suited for smaller landscapes.

Zones 3–9

20–30 ft × 15–25 ft

Slow–moderate

Fire King American Hornbeam   Carpinus caroliniana 'Fire King'

Refined selection of native American hornbeam with dense habit, clean green foliage, and strong fall color. Polished, ornamental form while maintaining natural character.

Zones 3–9

20–30 ft × 15–25 ft

Slow–moderate

FireSpire American Hornbeam   Carpinus caroliniana 'FireSpire'

Narrow, upright selection of native American hornbeam with clean green foliage and strong fall color. More vertical than typical forms — ideal for tighter spaces and urban settings.

Zones 3–9

20–30 ft × 10–15 ft

Slow–moderate

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