Shade Tolerant Small Trees

* Sun- and drought-tolerant. Mediterranean and Asia Minor. * This species grows up to 50 feet, and has yellow flowers.

Prefers rich, moist loams. In Missouri, it is typically found in the Ozark region in dry upland areas (rocky woods and glade borders) and in moist low areas (valleys, ravine bottoms and along streams) (Steyermark).

Prefers rich, moist loams. In Missouri, it is typically found in the Ozark region in dry upland areas (rocky woods and glade borders) and in moist low areas (valleys, ravine bottoms and along streams) (Steyermark).

Southern sugar maple ACBA3 Summary Duration Perennial Growth Habit Tree Native Status L48 (N) Federal T/E Status National Wetland Indicator Morphology/Physiology Active Growth Period Spring and Summer After Harvest Regrowth Rate Bloat None C:N Ratio High...

* A small tree with a sturdy upright trunk which divides into stout branches that usually spread to form a broad flat head. * In the wild, eastern redbud is a frequent native understory tree in mixed forests and hedgerows.

* A small tree with a sturdy upright trunk which divides into stout branches that usually spread to form a broad flat head. * In the wild, eastern redbud is a frequent native understory tree in mixed forests and hedgerows.

* A small tree with a sturdy upright trunk which divides into stout branches that usually spread to form a broad flat head. * In the wild, eastern redbud is a frequent native understory tree in mixed forests and hedgerows.

* A small tree with a sturdy upright trunk which divides into stout branches that usually spread to form a broad flat head. * In the wild, eastern redbud is a frequent native understory tree in mixed forests and hedgerows.

* A small tree with a sturdy upright trunk which divides into stout branches that usually spread to form a broad flat head. * In the wild, eastern redbud is a frequent native understory tree in mixed forests and hedgerows.

Giant chinkapin (Castanopsis chrysophylla), also called golden chinkapin, giant evergreen-chinkapin, and goldenleaf chestnut, is an interesting hardwood species in a landscape dominated by coniferous forests.

Giant chinkapin (Castanopsis chrysophylla), also called golden chinkapin, giant evergreen-chinkapin, and goldenleaf chestnut, is an interesting hardwood species in a landscape dominated by coniferous forests.

* The southern type of Acer rubrum.

* The southern type of Acer rubrum.

* A fairly wind resistant tree, it can be grown as part of a shelterbelt planting. * Native to the U.S. Southwest, where it is sometimes used as a street or shade tree; 3-5 leaflets per leaf; dark gray scaly ridged bark; velvety young shoots, downy leaves.

* A fairly wind resistant tree, it can be grown as part of a shelterbelt planting. * Native to the U.S. Southwest, where it is sometimes used as a street or shade tree; 3-5 leaflets per leaf; dark gray scaly ridged bark; velvety young shoots, downy leaves.

* When grouped or massed in light shade provided by pines the effect can be spectacular. * A decidious Shrub growing to 5 m. * Fine plant for naturalizing in moist soils and where there is some shade.

* A decidious Shrub growing to 5 m. * Native to the southern and eastern parts of the United States , found from Illinois to Virginia in the north and from Texas to Florida in the south.

* When grouped or massed in light shade provided by pines the effect can be spectacular. * A decidious Shrub growing to 5 m. * Fine plant for naturalizing in moist soils and where there is some shade.

* Paulownia elongata is a species of plant in the Paulowniaceae family. * It is reportedly the fastest growing hardwood tree, which are known to grow up to 15 or more feet in the first year.

* Paulownia elongata is a species of plant in the Paulowniaceae family. * It is reportedly the fastest growing hardwood tree, which are known to grow up to 15 or more feet in the first year.

* This Mexican native is drought tolerant and grows very quickly in tropical areas as a timber tree.

* Quercus falcata , commonly known as the Southern Red Oak or Spanish Oak , is a tree in the red oak section ( Lobatae ) of the genus Quercus native to the southeastern United States .

Tomentosa Michx.) is a species of Fraxinus (ash) native to eastern North America , primarily in the United States , with a scattered distribution on the Atlantic coastal plain and interior lowland river valleys from southern Maryland northwest to Indiana...

* A deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States from North Carolina south to northwest Florida and west to eastern Texas. * It lives in the understory in moist, rocky soils on river banks, ravines, woods, and cliffs.

* This Mexican native is drought tolerant and grows very quickly in tropical areas as a timber tree.

* Cherrybark oak is found in the Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain, from southeastern Virginia to northwestern Florida; west to eastern Texas; and north in the Mississippi Valley to extreme southeastern Oklahoma, southeastern Missouri, southern Illinois...

* Silky camellia is a large, open-branched shrub growing up to 10 feet tall. * Silky camellia is an under-story woodland species with rich brown colored bark * It grows best in partial shade in well draining soils.