Agiseek home

Fast Growing Shade Trees For Zone 7

Become a Partner
Redgum, Sweetgum, Sapgum Liquidambar styraciflua    Southern
Prices start at : 5.95 USD / 1 packet

* A highly ornamental plant, especially in its autumn foliage. Commonly found on bottomland sites, but tolerates a wide variety of conditions. * It is a medium-sized to large tree, growing to 20-35 m (exceptionally 41 m) tall, with a trunk up to 2 m diameter.
  • Germination Test Type: cut
  • Purity: 99%
  • Collection Locale: Louisiana
  • Seeds Per Pound: 70,938
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 76
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 6
New York
Locke
American Sycamore, American Plane Platanus occidentalis
Prices start at : 3.95 USD / 1 packet

* Investigations have been made into its use as a biomass crop. * A huge tree when mature--early explorers in central New York noted one with a diameter of 12'; open habit, attractive exfoliating bark, sometimes nearly all white and beautiful in winter.
  • Quantity: 10.48 lb
  • Germination: 45%
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 277
  • Purity: 58%
  • Collection Locale: Cumberland County, Kentucky
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 5
New York
Locke
Redgum, Sweetgum, Sapgum Liquidambar styraciflua    Southern
Prices start at : 5.95 USD / 1 packet

* A highly ornamental plant, especially in its autumn foliage. Commonly found on bottomland sites, but tolerates a wide variety of conditions. * It is a medium-sized to large tree, growing to 20-35 m (exceptionally 41 m) tall, with a trunk up to 2 m diameter.
  • Height: 60-100 feet
  • Genus: Liquidambar
  • Family: Hamamelidaceae
  • Germination: 98%
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 6
  • Quantity: 1.02 lb
New York
Locke
American Sycamore, American Plane Platanus occidentalis
Prices start at : 2.95 USD / 1 packet

* Investigations have been made into its use as a biomass crop. * A huge tree when mature--early explorers in central New York noted one with a diameter of 12'; open habit, attractive exfoliating bark, sometimes nearly all white and beautiful in winter.
  • Crop Year: 2013
  • Species: occidentalis
  • Quantity: 47.43 lb
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 5
  • Collection Locale: Utah
  • Genus: Platanus
New York
Locke
Empress Tree, Princesstree Paulownia tomentosa
Prices start at : 5.95 USD / 1 packet

* This can survive down to Zone 5 (may not flower), but thrives most favorably in Zones 7-10. Good for posts and beams in construction. * Paulownia tomentosa (also known as the Empress Tree, Princess Tree or Foxglove Tree; pao tong ??
  • Height: 50 feet
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 7
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 720
  • Seeds Per Pound: 2,315,400
  • Crop Year: 2017
  • Germination Test Type: estimate
New York
Locke
Empress Tree, Princesstree Paulownia tomentosa
Prices start at : 5.95 USD / 1 packet

* This can survive down to Zone 5 (may not flower), but thrives most favorably in Zones 7-10. Good for posts and beams in construction. * Paulownia tomentosa (also known as the Empress Tree, Princess Tree or Foxglove Tree; pao tong ??
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 720
  • Height: 50 feet
  • Purity: 94%
  • Germination: 30%
  • Family: Scrophulariaceae
  • Botanical Name: Paulownia tomentosa
New York
Locke
Sweetgum, Redgum, Sapgum Liquidambar styraciflua    Northern
Price : CALL

* A highly ornamental plant, especially in its autumn foliage. Commonly found on bottomland sites, but tolerates a wide variety of conditions. * It is a medium-sized to large tree, growing to 20-35 m (exceptionally 41 m) tall, with a trunk up to 2 m diameter.
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 5
  • Botanical Name: Liquidambar styraciflua Northern
  • Species: styraciflua
  • Common Name: Sweetgum, Redgum, Sapgum
  • Genus: Liquidambar
New York
Locke
Downy Oak Quercus pubescens
Price : CALL

It is native to southern Europe and southwest Asia, from northern Spain (Pyrenees) east to the Crimea and the Caucasus. They are long-lived, to several hundred years, and eventually grow into very stout trees with trunks up to 2 m in diameter.
  • Height: 50-60 feet
  • Family: FAGACEAE
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 6
  • Genus: Quercus
New York
Locke
Downy Oak Quercus pubescens
Price : CALL

It is native to southern Europe and southwest Asia, from northern Spain (Pyrenees) east to the Crimea and the Caucasus. They are long-lived, to several hundred years, and eventually grow into very stout trees with trunks up to 2 m in diameter.
  • Species: pubescens
  • Family: FAGACEAE
  • Height: 50-60 feet
  • Genus: Quercus
New York
Locke
White Alder, Sierra Alder Alnus rhombifolia
Price : CALL

Conservation Plant Characteristics Alnus rhombifolia Nutt. * A decidious Tree growing to 12 m at a fast rate. * It is in flower in March, and the seeds ripen from Oct to January. * Native to western North America , from Washington east to western Montana...
  • Genus: Alnus
  • Common Name: White Alder, Sierra Alder
  • Botanical Name: Alnus rhombifolia
  • Height: 50-80 feet
New York
Locke
White Alder, Sierra Alder Alnus rhombifolia
Price : CALL

Conservation Plant Characteristics Alnus rhombifolia Nutt. * A decidious Tree growing to 12 m at a fast rate. * It is in flower in March, and the seeds ripen from Oct to January. * Native to western North America , from Washington east to western Montana...
  • Family: Betulaceae
  • Common Name: White Alder, Sierra Alder
  • Height: 50-80 feet
  • Species: rhombifolia
New York
Locke
Black Cottonwood , Western Balsam Poplar, California Poplar Populus trichocarpa
Price : CALL

They also contain salicin, a glycoside that probably decomposes into salicylic acid (aspirin) in the body. It was commonly used by many native North American Indian tribes who valued it especially for its antiseptic and expectorant properties, using it...
  • Species: trichocarpa
  • Genus: Populus
  • Botanical Name: Populus trichocarpa
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 5
New York
Locke
Black Cottonwood , Western Balsam Poplar, California Poplar Populus trichocarpa
Price : CALL

They also contain salicin, a glycoside that probably decomposes into salicylic acid (aspirin) in the body. It was commonly used by many native North American Indian tribes who valued it especially for its antiseptic and expectorant properties, using it...
  • Species: trichocarpa
  • Common Name: Black Cottonwood , Western Balsam Poplar, California Poplar
  • Family: SALICACEAE
  • Height: 100-150 feet
New York
Locke
Yellow Birch Betula alleghaniensis
Prices start at : 5.95 USD / 1 packet

* Coppery yellow or yellow-gray bark, yellow foliage in fall; likes a cool, moist environment. * The twigs, when scraped, have a slight scent of oil of wintergreen. * The name "yellow birch" reflects the color of the tree's bark * The bark is waterproof...
  • Height: 60-100 feet
  • Species: alleghaniensis
  • Collection Locale: Nova Scotia
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 44
  • Germination: 22%
  • Genus: Betula
New York
Locke
Yellow Birch Betula alleghaniensis
Prices start at : 5.95 USD / 1 packet

* Coppery yellow or yellow-gray bark, yellow foliage in fall; likes a cool, moist environment. * The twigs, when scraped, have a slight scent of oil of wintergreen. * The name "yellow birch" reflects the color of the tree's bark * The bark is waterproof...
  • Family: Betulaceae
  • Common Name: Yellow Birch
  • Seeds Per Pound: 449,420
  • Collection Locale: Nova Scotia
  • Quantity: 2.26 lb
  • Species: alleghaniensis
New York
Locke
Hardy Vine Plants: Tips On Growing Vines In Zone 7 Landscapes
It does well in sun and shade alike.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });– 25 to 30 feet (7-9 m.), it produces beautiful, fragrant flowers and you just may get some fruit too.– 30 to 40 feet (9-12 m.),...
Ohio
Willoughby
Zone 7 Junipers: Growing Juniper Bushes In Zone 7 Gardens
They'll grow in dry soil that ranges from sand to clay, and they can take a wide range of pH levels. This puts zone 7 right in the middle of the range and zone 7 gardeners in a great position.
Ohio
Willoughby
Zone 7 Plants: Learn About Planting A Garden In Zone 7
If you need additional garden tips for zone 7, here are a few that pertain to flowers.as well. Many of the other vegetables should be started indoors in March.Both annuals and perennials can be zone 7 plants if you keep your eye on the, April 15.
Ohio
Willoughby
Caring For Hardy Hydrangeas: Learn About Zone 7 Hydrangea Planting
Plant hydrangea where the shrub is exposed to morning sunlight and afternoon shade, especially in warmer climates within zone 7. Here is a list of just a few zone 7 hydrangeas, along with a few of their most significant characteristics.When choosing zone...
Ohio
Willoughby
Zone 7 Evergreen Groundcovers – Growing Evergreen Groundcover In Zone 7
Luckily, there are some hardy evergreen groundcover plants that are low maintenance and remarkably unfussy about their environment.During the vetting process for your evergreen groundcover, decide if you want flowers, fruits or just greenery.
Ohio
Willoughby
Common Invasive Plants In Zone 7: Learn About Zone 7 Plants To Avoid
Eliminate the invasive Japanese angelica tree in favor of native lookalike. You may want to avoid planting these in your backyard, since they will likely spread from their garden beds to the rest of your property, then into nearby land.
Ohio
Willoughby
Planting Zone 7 Evergreens: Tips On Growing Evergreen Shrubs In Zone 7
As a general rule, the distance between the shrub and the boundary should be a minimum of half the mature width of the shrub. A shrub expected to reach a mature width of 6 feet (1.8 m.), for example, should be planted at least 3 feet (.91 m.) from the...
Ohio
Willoughby
Growing Zone 7 Fruit Trees: Tips On Planting Fruit Trees In Zone 7 Gardens
These varieties are common:are great fruits trees to consider for zone 7. Honeycrisp is a recommended pollinator for Snow Sweet apple trees. Those for zone 7 include:Some less common fruit trees that grow in zone 7 are:
Ohio
Willoughby
Zone 7 Deciduous Trees: Tips On Selecting Hardy Deciduous Trees For Zone 7
This means that selecting deciduous trees for zone 7 is easy, and gardeners can choose from a very long list of beautiful, commonly planted deciduous trees.Below are just some examples of zone 7 deciduous trees, including ornamental trees, small trees...
Ohio
Willoughby
Zone 7 Annual Flowers – Selecting Zone 7 Annuals For The Garden
They are planted early in spring or even in fall.. You may choose to sow seed or purchase blooming plants. They are often the first flowering plants in the garden. With good care, annuals can brighten the garden from spring until the first frost.Local...
Ohio
Willoughby
Zone 7 Ornamental Grasses – Learn About Various Types Of Zone 7 Grass
For a more extensive list, contact your‘Karl Foerster') wins the popularity contest for zone 7 ornamental grasses. It stands tall, growing upright to 6 feet (1.8 m.), and looks attractive all year.
Ohio
Willoughby
Zone 7 Kiwi Vines: Learn About Hardy Varieties Kiwi For Zone 7 Climates
The familiar green, fuzzy kiwi () found at the grocers has a tart flavor and is hardy to USDA zones 7-9, so it best grown on the West Coast or southern regions of the U.S. It ripens a month earlier than other fuzzy kiwi types and bears fruit a year earlier.
Ohio
Willoughby