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TREES, SHRUBS, VINES & GROUND COVERS
Definition
Stabilizing disturbed areas by establishing vegetative cover with trees, shrubs, vines, or ground covers.
Purposes
1. To aid in soil in areas where vegetation other than turf is preferred.
2. To provide food and shelter for wildlife where wildlife habitat is desirable.
Conditions Where Practice Applies
1. In areas where turf establishment is difficult.
2. On steep or rocky slopes, where mowing is not feasible.
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3. Where ornamentals are desirable for landscaping purposes.
4. Where woody plants are desirable for soil conservation, or to establish wildlife habitat.
Planning Considerations
Disturbed areas may be stabilized in many different ways. Most frequently, a permanent vegetative cover of grasses and legumes is established. There are locations, however, where other types of vegetation are preferred. The following situations are examples of ways in which trees, shrubs, vines, and ground covers may be used:
1. On cut and fill slopes adjacent to paved areas of shopping centers, schools, industrial parks, or other non-residential projects: woody plants and ground covers can be used on these slopes to control erosion. They will also help to control foot traffic, will not require as much maintenance as mowed lawns, and will be more attractive than unmowed grass cover.
2. In residential areas, slopes too steep to be mowed and areas along rights-of-way or easements may be planted in trees, shrubs, vines or ground covers to reduce maintenance and improve appearance.
3. The interested homeowner or small project developer may choose to use ornamental plants in problem areas - shade, steep slopes, inaccessible places - as alternatives to grass. Ground covers may be used to reduce or eliminate the need for mowing grass on level areas.
There are vast numbers of plants that may be used for these purposes. The plants discussed in this practice are those which are known to be adapted to Virginia, fairly easy to grow, and commonly available from commercial nurseries. Many plants suitable for use are not mentioned here. Information on such plants can be obtained from nurserymen, landscape architects, and extension agents.
Because many types of woody plants and ground covers are discussed, and because site conditions and land use vary so widely, it is not practical to give specific requirements for the establishment of every plant mentioned. This practice consists, instead, of a set of general guidelines for growing trees, shrubs, vines, and ground covers on disturbed land.
Guidelines
As noted in MS #1, disturbed soil between trees and shrubs must be mulched or planted with permanent vegetation to prevent erosion. Refer to the other vegetative practices to select a method for stabilizing these areas.
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Trees
Selecting the Right Trees - In the urban and suburban environment, trees may be exposed to insufficient light and water; high velocity winds; salt from highway ice control programs; heat radiation from roads and buildings; pollutants from cars and industry; root amputation for water, sewer, and gas lines; topping to prevent interference with power lines; and covering of roots by pavement. New species and varieties of trees are being selected for the modern environment on the basis of their ability to withstand those difficult conditions and still provide the benefits associated with having trees (see Plate 3.37-1).
Selection of trees depends on the desired function of the tree, whether it be shade, privacy screening, noise screening, appearance, enhancement of wildlife habitat, or a combination of these. The following characteristics of the tree should be considered when making choices:
1. Hardiness - "Hardiness zones" are based on average annual minimum temperature. Virginia contains 3 such zones (Plate 3.37-2) to which different trees are adapted.
2. Mature height and spread - The eventual height of a tree must be considered in relation to planting location to avoid future problems with power lines and buildings (see Plate 3.37-3).
3. Growth rate - Some trees attain mature height at an early age, others take many years. If "instant shade" is desired, rapid growth is needed. Slow-growing trees are usually less brittle and live longer.
4. Root system - Some trees obstruct underground pipelines with fibrous roots.
5. Cleanliness - Maintenance problems can be avoided by not selecting trees that drop seedpods, flowers, or twigs in large amounts.
6. Moisture and fertility requirements - If good soil and drainage are not available, trees tolerant of poor growing conditions must be planted.
7. Ornamental effects - If a tree is unusually attractive in appearance, some other shortcomings may be overlooked.
8. Evergreen vs. deciduous - Evergreens retain their leaves throughout the year, and so are useful for privacy screens and noise screens. Deciduous trees drop their leaves in fall. They are preferable for shade trees.
Some of these characteristics are given in Table 3.37-B for trees commonly grown in Virginia.
At the same time as trees are being selected, the site where they will be planted should be evaluated. Consider the prior use of the land; adverse soil conditions, such as poor drainage
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BENEFITS OF TREES TEMPERATURE MODIFICATION
TREES AFFECT WIND SPEED AND DIRECTION, AND THUS TEMPERATURE. FOR EXAMPLE, AN EVERGREEN PLANTING ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF A BUILDING WILL REDUCE THE EFFECTS OF HARSH WINTER WINDS AND DIRECT COOL SUMMER BREEZES THROUGH THE AREA. TREES PROTECT THE SOIL FROM DRYING SUN AND WIND, REDUCING EVAPORATION AND MAINTAINING COOLER TEMPERATURES UNDER TREES. WHEN PROPERLY PLACED NEAR BUILDINGS, TREES OF PROPER SIZE WILL INSULATE BUILDINGS FROM EXTREME TEMPERA-TURE CHANGES IN WINTER AND SUMMER, HELPING REDUCE COSTS OF HEATING AND COOUNG. DECIDUOUS TREES BLOCK OUT THE HOT SUMMER SUN, KEEPING THE HOME COOLER, AND ALLOW WARMTH OF WINTER SUN TO PASS THROUGH.
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NOISES FROM NEARBY SOURCES CAN BE REDUCED THROUGH PROPER PLACEMENT OF TREES. THE DEGREE OF CONTROL DEPENDS ON THE DENSITY OF THE PLANTING AND INTENSITY AND DIRECTION OF SOUND WAVES. BOTH DECIDUOUS AND EVERGREEN TREES SHOULD BE USED FOR BEST EFFECT.
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Source: Va. DSWC Plate 3.37-1
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SPACING TREES FOR SAFETY AND EFFECTIVE LANDSCAPING
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PLANT SMALL TREES A MINIMUM OF 12 FEET FROM STRUCTURES OR UTILITY WIRES. IN ROWS, PLANT THEM 25 FEET APART.
PLANT MEDIUM TREES A MINIMUM OF 25 FEET FROM STRUCTURES AND UTILITY WIRES, AND 30-50 FEET APART IN ROWS.
PLANT LARGE TREES A MINIMUM OF 35 FEET FROM STRUCTURES AND UTILITY WIRES, AND 50-75 FEET APART WHEN PLACED IN ROWS.
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Source: Va. DSWC Plate 3.37-3
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or acidity, exposure to wind; temperature extremes; location of utilities, paved areas, and security lighting; and traffic patterns.
Sources of trees and how they may be bought - The trees listed in Table 3.37-A are usually available at commercial nurseries as container-grown trees or as balled and burlapped trees. Container-grown trees can be planted at any time of year that the ground is not frozen, if sufficient water is provided. They should be purchased and planted when quite young (less than 2" diameter trunk) to avoid dealing with root-bound plants.
Balled and burlapped trees are usually larger; check to be sure that soil around roots was dug with the tree and not just packed around bare roots. The soil should have been kept moist.
Tree seedlings are available commercially and are also sold in lots of 50, 100, 500, or 1000 by the state forest nurseries. State nurseries are located in New Kent, Augusta, and Cumberland. About 20 species of trees are usually available during the height of the planting season, at nominal prices. These seedlings are not to be used as ornamentals or for fine landscaping; they are intended to be used as conservation plantings for erosion control, reforestation, and development of wildlife habitat. Since 50 seedlings will only plant an area of 3000 square feet, it is permissible to plant fairly small areas as long as the purpose is conservation. More information about this program is available through the Virginia Department of Forestry.
Planting Bare-Rooted Tree Seedlings
When - Trees to be planted as bare-rooted seedlings should be handled only while dormant in spring, or after leaf fall in autumn. Refer to Plate 3.37-4 for planting instructions.
When stabilizing the disturbed area between tree plantings, do not use grasses or legumes which will overshade the new seedlings. Where possible, a circle of mulch around seedlings will help them to compete successfully with herbaceous plants.
Transplanting Trees (Planting Balled-and-Burlapped and Container-Grown Trees)
When - Hardwoods should be transplanted in the late fall following their leaf drop. There is a single exception to this rule: "Willow" Oaks seem to survive at a greater rate when they are transplanted in the spring. Evergreens may be transplanted beginning with the fall cool-down period (normally September) and may continue into spring prior to elongation of the new growth.
Tree preparation - Proper digging of a tree includes the conservation of as much of the root system as possible, particularly the fine roots. Soil adhering to the roots should be damp when tree is dug, and kept moist until planting. The soil (or "root") ball should be 12 inches in diameter for each inch of diameter of the trunk. The tree should be carefully excavated and the soil ball wrapped in burlap and tied with rope. Use of a mechanical tree spade is also acceptable.
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PLANTING BARE-ROOTED SEEDLINGS
CARE OF SEEDUNGS UNTIL PLANTED
SEEDLINGS SHOULD BE PLANTED IMMEDIATELY. IF IT IS NECESSARY TO STORE MOSS-PACKED SEEDLINGS FOR MORE THAN 2 WEEKS, ONE PINT OF WATER PER PKG. SHOULD BE ADDED. IF CLAY-TREATED, DO NOT ADD WATER TO PKG. PACKAGES MUST BE SEPERATED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION
TO PREVENT "HEATING". SEPARATE PACKAGES WITH WOOD STRIPS AND STORE OUT OF THE WIND IN A SHADED, COOL (NOT FREEZING) LOCATION.
CARE OF SEEDUNGS DURING PLANTING
WHEN PUNTING, ROOTS MUST BE KEPT MOIST UNTIL TREES ARE IN THE GROUND. DO NOT CARRY SEEDLINGS IN YOUR HAND EXPOSED TO THE AIR AND SUN. KEEP MOSS-PACKED
SEEDUNGS IN A CONTAINER PACKED WITH WET MOSS OR FILLED WITH THICK MUDDY WATER. COVER CLAY-TREATED SEEDUNGS WITH WET BURLAP ONLY.
INSERT BAR AT ANGLE SHOWN AND PUSH FORWARD TO UPRIGHT POSITION.
PUSH BAR FORWARD FROM PLANTER ARMING SOIL AT TOP OF ROOTS.
HAND PLANTING
REMOVE BAR AND PLACE SEEDLING AT CORRECT DEPTH.
ALL IN LAST HOLE BY STAMPING WITH HEEL
DON'T EXPOSE ROOTS TO AIR DURING FREEZE OR PLANT IN FROZEN GROUND.
DO NOT BEND ROOTS SO THAT THEY GROW UPWARDS OUT OF THE GROUND.
INSERT BAR TWO INCHES TOWARD PLANTER FROM SEEDLING.
FIRM SOIL AROUND SEED-UNG WITH FEET.
PLANT SEEDLINGS UPRIGHT - NOT AT AN ANGLE.
ALWAYS PLANT IN SOIL - NEVER LOOSE LEAVES OR DEBRIS. PACK SOIL TIGHTLY.
PULL BAR TOWARD PLANTER ARMING SOIL AT BOTTOM OF ROOTS.
TEST PLANTING BY PUWNG LIGHTLY ON SEEDLING,
Source: Va. Department of Forestry Plate 3.37-4
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Evergreens, or any trees which are to be transported for a distance, should have the branches bound with soft rope to prevent damage.
Site Preparation - Rather than digging a planting hole, rototill or loosen with a shovel, a shallow area the depth (height) of the soil ball and the width of five times the diameter of the soil ball or container. Organic material can be added to the loosened soil as long as the new material is used uniformly throughout the area.
Heavy or poorly drained soils are not good growth media for trees. When it is necessary to transplant trees into such soils, extra care should be taken. Properly installed drain tile will improve drainage.
Setting the tree - At the center of the prepared area, dig a shallow hole to set the tree. The hole should allow the root ball to sit on solid ground rather than loose soil. The upper surface of the root ball should be level with the existing soil. The tree may be set just a few inches higher than its former location, especially if soil is poorly drained. Do not set the tree lower than it was previously positioned. Soil to be placed around the root ball should be moist but not wet (see Plate 3.37-5).
Set the tree in the hole and remove the rope which holds the burlap. Cut away the burlap or, at a minimum, push it back into the bottom of the excavation. Do not break the soil of the root ball. Fill the hole with soil half-way, and tamp firmly around the root ball. Add water to settle the soil and eliminate air pockets. When the water has drained off, fill the hole the remainder of the way and tamp as before.
Use extra soil to form a shallow basin around the tree, somewhat smaller than the diameter of the root ball (Plate 3.37-5). This will be for holding water when the tree is irrigated.
Note: Level the ground and eliminate these basins when winter sets in, as ice forming in the basin might injure the trunk.
Supporting the tree - Newly planted trees may need artificial support, especially in windy areas, to prevent excessive swaying. Stakes or guy wires may be used (see Plate 3.37-4). Use rubber hose and allow some slack in the guy to encourage strengthening of the plant. Remove all supports within six months of planting.
Watering - Soil around the tree should be thoroughly watered after the tree is set in place. When the soil becomes dry, the tree should be watered deeply but not too often. Mulching around the base of the tree is helpful in preventing roots from drying out.
Maintenance of Tree Plantings - Like all plants, trees require water and fertilizer to grow. Ideally, young trees should receive an inch of water each week for the first two years after planting. When rain does not supply this need, the tree should be watered deeply but not any more frequent than once per week.
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PLANTING BALLED - & -B URLAPPED & CONTAINER-GROWN TREES
GARDEN HOSE AND WIRE
PLANT AT THE SAME DEPTH AS WHEN PREVIOUSLY GROWN (SLIGHTLY HIGHER IN POORLY-DRAINED SOILS). SPREAD OUT ROOTS OF BARE-ROOT SPECIMENS.
PREPARE WATERING DEPRESSION INSIDE EXCAVATED AREA
PLANTING SOIL MIXTURE
STAKES MAY HAVE TO BE ANGLED TO AVOID DAMAGE TO ROOT BALL
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TREE WRAP AND STRING TIE
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GARDEN HOSE
DRIVE STAKES AT SAME ANGLE AS GUY WIRE
TREES OVER 20'
Source: Va. Department of Forestry Plate 3.37-5
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Transplanted trees should be fertilized one year or so after planting. There are many sophisticated ways to supply fertilizer to trees, but some simple methods are adequate. The best material for small trees is well-rotted stable manure, if it can be obtained. Add it as a 2-inch layer of mulch around the tree annually. If chemical fertilizers are to be used, a formulation such as 10-8-6 or 10-6-4 is preferred. Use about 2 lbs. per inch of trunk diameter measured 4 feet from the ground. Thus, if the trunk diameter at 4 feet was 5 inches, 10 lbs. of fertilizer would be applied.
Note: Evergreens - use one-half the recommended amount of chemical fertilizer or use only organic fertilizers such as cottonseed meal, bone meal, or manure.
Fertilizer must come in contact with the roots to benefit the tree. A simple way to insure this is to make holes in the tree's root area with a punchbar, crowbar, or augur. Holes should be 18-inches deep, spaced about 2 feet apart, and located around the drip line of the tree. Distribute the necessary fertilizer evenly into these holes, and close the holes with the heel of the shoe or by filling with topsoil or peat moss.
Fertilize trees in late fall or in early spring, before leaves emerge.
Shrubs
Much of what has been said about trees also applies to shrubs. A shrub is an erect, woody plant less than 15 feet tall, usually with several trunks rising from a common base. Some have the appearance of small trees, and some lie close to the ground.
Selecting appropriate shrubs - There are so many ornamental shrubs available that advising on the choice of any one is difficult. Table 3.37-B gives the basic characteristics of shrubs commonly available at commercial nurseries in Virginia, which are recommended for conservation planting because they enrich or hold the soil or encourage development of wildlife habitat. Information on other shrubs is available from nurserymen and extension agents.
Follow the general procedure for tree planting when planting shrubs.
Maintenance
Proper pruning, watering, and application of fertilizer every three years or so will keep shrubs, healthy. Maintain the mulch cover or turf cover surrounding the shrubs. A heavy layer of mulch reduces weeds and retains moisture.
VINES AND GROUND COVERS
Low-growing plants that sprawl, trail, spread, or send out runners come in many leaf types, colors and growth habits. Some are suitable only as part of a maintained landscape, and some can stabilize large areas with little care.
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In addition to stabilizing disturbed soil, vines and ground covers can perform the following functions:
1. Maintain cover in areas where turf will not thrive.
2. Provide attractive cover that does not need mowing.
3. Help to define traffic areas and control pedestrian movement. People are more likely to walk on the grass than to walk on a thick bed of ivy or a prickly planting of juniper.
Table 3.37-C gives the characteristics of some commonly used vines and ground covers suitable for Virginia. Information on others is available from nurserymen.
Most all ground covers perform best when planted in the spring. Container-grown plants can be planted throughout the growing season if adequate water is provided.
Site preparation - Ground covers are plants that naturally grow very close together, causing severe competition for space, nutrients, and water. Soil for ground covers should be well-prepared. A well-drained soil high in organic matter is best.
If the area to be planted is so large that adding amendments to the soil as a whole would be impractical, organic matter may be added only to each planting hole.
Lime and fertilize according to soil test, or add 5 lbs. or 10-10-10 and 10 lbs. of ground agricultural limestone to every 100 square feet. Incorporate into the top 4 to 6 inches of the soil. Add organic matter up to one-third of the total soil volume, either over the whole area (a layer 2 inches deep mixed into the top 6 inches) or in each planting hole, if the area is large.
Plants such as ivy, pachysandra, and periwinkle should be planted on 1-foot centers; large plants such as juniper can be spaced on 3-foot centers.
Mulching - The soil between trees and shrubs must be planted with cover vegetation or must be mulched. When establishing ground covers, it is not desirable to plant species that will compete strongly with the ground cover or will make maintenance difficult. A thick, durable mulch such as shredded bark or wood chips is recommended to prevent erosion and reduce weed problems. Pre-emergent herbicides may be necessary where weeding is not practical.
On slopes where erosion may be a problem, jute mesh or excelsior blankets may be installed prior to planting, and plants tucked into the soil through slits in the net. Such plants should be put in a staggered pattern to minimize erosion.
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Maintenance
Trim old growth as needed to improve the appearance of ground covers. Most covers need once-a-year trimming to promote growth. Maintain mulch cover with additions of mulch where needed. Fertilize as described above, every 3 to 4 years.
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land
s.W
ill
tole
rate
sha
de.
Yed
do
horn
beam
and
Eur
opea
n ho
rnbe
am
pref
erre
d.
fair
SS
I T
Bes
t st
reet
side
lin
den.
(R
anch
o,
Gre
ensp
ire,
Cha
ncel
lor)
fair
IS
T
ISu
ited
only
to
eros
ion
cont
rol
on
seri
ousl
y di
stur
bed
area
s.
Leaf Type
Zones in Va. 1
Mature Size (in feet)
pRange
/Pest istance
Tolerance
wns
eet
hore
00
TA
BL
E 3
.37-
A (
cont
inue
d)
TR
EE
S F
OR
LA
ND
SCA
PIN
G,
ER
OSI
ON
CO
NT
RO
L A
ND
SO
IL C
ON
SER
VA
TIO
N I
N V
IRG
INIA
CO
MM
ON
NA
ME
(B
otan
ical
Nam
e)
LO
CU
ST
, H
ON
EY
(G
ledi
tsia
tri
acan
thos
in
erm
is)
MA
GN
OL
IA,
SO
UT
HE
RN
(M
agno
lia
gran
difl
ora)
MA
PL
E,
HE
DG
E (
Ace
r ca
mpe
stre
)
MA
PL
E,
NO
RW
AY
(A
cer
plat
anoi
des)
MA
PL
E,
RE
D (
Ace
r ru
brum
)
MA
PL
E,
SUG
AR
(A
cer
sacc
haru
m)
OA
K,
CH
ES
TN
UT
(Q
uerc
us m
onta
na)
Shee
t 3
of 6
D
6 7 N
E
D
6 7 8
D
6 7 8
D
6 7 8
D
6
D
6
USE
S P
OL
LU
TIO
N
TO
LE
RA
NC
E
SOIL
M
OIS
TU
RE
P
RE
FE
RR
ED
Dry
M
ed W
a 6
;.T.
H
La
Str
Seas
Disease Res
Salt
SO2
RE
MA
RK
S (S
ugge
sted
Var
ietie
s)
50 -
75
60 -
X
X
X
X
X6
.5 -
7.
5
4.0
-
X
X
XX
X
good
good
T
S
- -
- -
- -
Stu
rdy,
win
d-fi
rm t
ree.
(M
orai
ne,
Sun
burs
t, Sh
adem
aste
r)
Pre
fers
moi
st,
rich
soi
l. L
arge
,80
7.0
glos
sy l
eave
s an
d 6-
8" w
hite
fl
ower
s.
Tol
eran
t of
par
king
lo
t co
ndit
ions
.
20 -
XX
6.5
-X
Xgo
od-
TT
I
Pre
fers
wel
l-dr
aine
d, d
eep,
307.
5fe
rtil
e so
il.
May
be
used
in
clip
ped
hedg
es.
50 -
XX
6.5
-X
XX
good
T
IT
I
Rap
id g
row
ing.
P
rovi
des
607.
5ex
trem
ely
dens
e sh
ade
(kil
ls
gras
s).
(Cav
alie
r, S
umm
erSh
ade)
50 -
XX
4.5
-X
XX
good
S
TT
-
Gro
ws
rapi
dly
whe
n yo
ung.
807.
5G
ood
tree
for
sub
urbs
, bu
t no
t ci
ty.
(Ger
ling
, T
ilfo
rd)
50 -
XX
X6
.5 -
Xfa
irI
TT
-
Out
stan
ding
fal
l fo
liag
e.70
7.5
Sub
urba
n, b
ut n
ot c
ity,
tre
e.Sl
ow-g
row
ing
and
shap
ely.
(Gre
en M
ount
ain)
60 -
XX
6.0
-X
good
TS
TI
Gro
ws
wel
l in
san
dy,
706
.5gr
avel
ly o
r ro
cky
soil
s.
Leaf Type
Zones in Va. 11
Mature Size (in feet)
1
1
Range
/Pest istance
Tole
wns
I
ho
zOS
00
TA
BL
E 3
.37-
A (
cont
inue
d)
TR
EE
S F
OR
LA
ND
SCA
PIN
G,
ER
OSI
ON
CO
NT
RO
L A
ND
SO
IL C
ON
SER
VA
TIO
N I
N V
IRG
INIA
CO
MM
ON
NA
ME
(B
otan
ical
Nam
e)
OA
K,
PIN
(Q
uerc
us
palu
stri
s)
OA
K,
RE
D,
NO
RT
HE
RN
(Q
uerc
us r
ubra
bor
eali
s)
OA
K,
RE
D,
SO
UT
HE
RN
(Q
uerc
us f
alca
ta)
OA
K,
SC
AR
LE
T (
Que
rcus
co
ccin
ea)
OA
K,
WH
ITE
(Q
uerc
us
alba
)
OA
K,
WIL
LO
W (
Que
rcus
ph
ello
s)
PA
GO
DA
TR
EE
, JA
PA
NE
SE
(S
opho
ra
japo
nica
)
Shee
t 4
of 6
D
6 7 8
D
6 7 8
D
7 8
D
6 7
D
6 7 8 h
D
D
7 8
SO
IL
MO
IST
UR
E
PR
EF
ER
RE
D
USE
S P
OL
LU
TIO
N
TO
LE
RA
NC
E
Dry
M
ed W
et
6
pH
La
Street
Seasre
Disease Res
Salt rance
60 -
XX
X5.
580
6.5
70 -
XX
4.5
906.
0
70 -
X4.
080
5.0
60 -
X6.
080
6.5
60 -
XX
6.5
807.
5
40 -
XX
X4.
050
6.5
30 -
XX
6.0
407.
5
- - - - - - -
X
X
X
X
X
X
RE
MA
RK
S (S
ugge
sted
Var
ieti
es)
Xgo
odT
SS
IM
ost
easi
ly t
rans
plan
ted
of t
he
oaks
. (S
over
eign
)
XX
good
TT
TI
Mos
t ra
pid-
grow
ing
oak.
Nee
ds p
lent
y of
spa
ce.
Xgo
od-
TT
IC
hara
cter
istic
ally
an
upla
nd
tree
. P
refe
rs d
ry,
infe
rtil
e so
ils.
Xgo
odT
ST
IP
refe
rs s
andy
or
grav
elly
soi
ls.
XX
fair
TS
SI
Lon
g-li
ved,
sta
tely
tre
e.
Gro
ws
slow
ly.
good
TS
TI
Lon
g-li
ved,
but
gro
ws
quic
kly.
Fas
y to
tra
nspl
ant.
Pre
fers
fe
rtil
e, a
cid
soil
.
Xgo
od-
--
-T
oler
ates
par
king
lot
co
ndit
ions
. W
hite
flo
wer
s.
Leaf Type
Zones in Va.
Mature Size (in feet)
pH Range
e/Pest nce
lerance
Lawns
I
TA
BL
E 3
.37-
A (
cont
inue
d)
TR
EE
S F
OR
LA
ND
SCA
PIN
G,
ER
OSI
ON
CO
NT
RO
L A
ND
SO
IL C
ON
SER
VA
TIO
N I
N V
IRG
INIA
CO
MM
ON
NA
ME
(B
otan
ical
Nam
e)
SO
IL
MO
IST
UR
E
PR
EF
ER
RE
D
Dry
M
ed
Wet
PE
AR
, C
AL
LE
RY
(P
yrus
D6
40 -
XX
6.5
-X
Cal
lery
ana)
750
7.5
8
PIN
E,
AU
ST
RIA
N (
Pin
usE
630
-X
X4.
0 -
Xni
gra)
750
6.5
8
PIN
E,
JAP
AN
ES
EE
730
-X
X4.
0 -
XB
LA
CK
(P
inus
thu
nber
gi)
850
6.5
PIN
E,
LO
BL
OL
LY
(P
inus
E7
90 -
XX
4.0
-ta
eda)
812
06.
5
PIN
E,
SH
OR
TL
EA
FE
680
-X
X4.
0 -
X(P
inus
ech
inat
a M
ille
r)7
100
6.5
8
PIN
E,
SC
OT
CH
(P
inus
E6
60 -
X4.
0 -
Xsy
lves
tris
)7
906.
5
PIN
E,
VIR
GIN
IA (
Pin
usE
630
-X
X4.
0 -
Xvi
rgin
iana
)7
406.
5
Shee
t 5 o
f 6
USE
S P
OL
LU
TIO
N
TO
LE
RA
NC
E
RE
MA
RK
S (S
ugge
sted
Var
ietie
s)
tl
N .... r5
6
97
Seashore
Diseas Resista
Salt To
X
good
I-
S
-T
oler
ates
par
king
lot
co
ndit
ions
. W
hite
flo
wer
s.
(Bra
dfor
d, C
hant
icle
er)
Xgo
odT
--
-V
ery
hard
y an
d ra
pid-
grow
ing.
Wil
l to
lera
te s
hall
ow s
oil
and
drou
ght.
Xgo
odT
--
-P
opul
ar o
rnam
enta
l se
lect
ion
for
Vir
gini
a.
Xgo
od-
-S
S
Use
onl
y fo
r co
nser
vatio
n pl
anti
ngs,
not
as
an o
rnam
enta
l.
good
--
- -
Att
ract
ive
shap
e.
Pre
fers
wel
l-dr
aine
d, s
andy
or
grav
elly
soi
l.
good
IS
S
SM
oder
ate
grow
th.
Ver
y ha
rdy
and
dise
ase
resi
stan
t.
good
IS
S
-T
oler
ates
poo
r so
il.
Use
for
cons
erva
tion
pla
ntin
gs,
not
as
an o
rnam
enta
l. Sh
allo
w-r
oote
d.
Leaf Type
Zones in Va.
Mature Size (in feet)
pH Range
/Pestance
11
Lawns
re
-00
TA
BL
E 3
.37-
A (
cont
inue
d)
TR
EE
S F
OR
LA
ND
SCA
PIN
G,
ER
OSI
ON
CO
NT
RO
L A
ND
SO
IL C
ON
SER
VA
TIO
N I
N V
IRG
INIA
CO
MM
ON
NA
ME
(B
otan
ical
Nam
e)
PIN
E,
WH
ITE
(P
inus
st
robu
s)
PL
AN
E-T
RE
E,
LO
ND
ON
(P
lata
nus
acer
ifol
ia)
SWE
ET
GU
M
(Liq
uida
mba
r st
yrac
iflu
a)
TU
PE
LO
(B
LA
CK
GU
M)
(Nys
sa s
ylva
tica)
YE
W,
JAP
AN
ES
E (
Tax
us
cusp
idat
a)
ZE
LK
OV
A (
Zel
kova
se
rrat
a)
E
6 80
-
100
D
6 7 8
50 -
70
ts
D
80 -
12
0
D
6 7 8
E
6 7 8
D
6 7 8
60 -
80
15 -
20
70 -
80
SO
IL
MO
IST
UR
E
PR
EF
ER
RE
D
Dry
M
ed
Wet
X
4.0
- 6
.5
X
6.5
-
7.5
X
X
X
6.0
- 7.
5
X
X
5.0
- 6.
0
X
6.0
- 6.
5
X
6.0
- 6
.5
USE
S P
OL
LU
TIO
N
TO
LE
RA
NC
E
RE
MA
RK
S (S
ugge
sted
Var
ieti
es)
t
lerance
6
a.) 1.., v)
6
iii
0
cn
4.,
Seasho
DiseaseResis
Salt To
X
fair
S
S
S
S
Ver
y at
trac
tive
, ra
pid-
grow
ing
tree
. P
refe
rs d
eep,
san
dy l
oam
. Su
bjec
t to
whi
te p
ine
blis
ter
rust
.
X
X
X
good
-
- T
T
G
ood
city
tre
e.
Doe
s sh
ed b
ark.
X
X
good
-
S
S
T
Dis
ease
-pro
ne i
n W
ashi
ngto
n, D
.C.
area
. S
plen
did
fall
colo
r.
Nee
ds
deep
soi
l an
d fu
ll su
nlig
ht.
(Fes
tiva
l, B
urgu
ndy)
X
X
good
I
T
T
- Sc
arle
t fa
ll fo
liag
e.
Sui
tabl
e fo
r sw
ampy
are
as.
X
good
-
T
- I
Can
be
used
as
an o
rnam
enta
l.
X
X
good
-
- -
- R
ecom
men
ded
as r
epla
cem
ent
for
Am
eric
an E
lm.
Har
dy,
fast
-gr
owin
g. T
oler
ates
par
king
lot
co
ndit
ions
.
Not
e:
1.
For
har
dine
ss z
ones
in
V'rg
inia
, se
e P
late
3.3
7-2.
3.
P
ollu
tion
tol
eran
ce:
"S"
- se
nsit
've.
W
ill s
how
phy
sica
l da
mag
e.
"T"
- to
lera
nt.
2.
"E"
- E
verg
reen
"I
" -
inte
rmed
iate
. D
amag
e de
pend
s on
gro
win
g co
ndit
ions
. "D
" -
Dec
iduo
us
"-"
- no
inf
orm
atio
n at
thi
s ti
me.
Shee
t 6
of 6
Leaf Type
Shade Tolerance
pH Range
Mature Height (in feet)
Flowers
Well-Drained
Moderately Well-Drained
Somewhat Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
CO
MM
ON
NA
ME
(B
otan
ical
Nam
e)
AM
ER
ICA
N C
RA
NB
ER
RY
B
USH
(V
ibur
num
tri
lobu
m)
AM
UR
HO
NE
YSU
CK
LE
"R
em R
ed"
(Lon
icer
a m
aack
ii)
CA
LIF
OR
NIA
PR
IVE
T
(Lig
ustr
um o
vali
foli
um)
AU
TU
MN
OL
IVE
(E
leag
nus
umbr
ella
ta)
BA
YB
ER
RY
(M
yric
a pe
nnsy
lvan
ica)
BE
AC
H P
LU
M
(Pru
nus
mar
itim
a)
BIC
OL
OR
LE
SP
ED
EZ
A
Y n
ob"
(Les
pede
za b
icol
or)
TA
BL
E 3
.37-
B
SHR
UB
S F
OR
VE
GE
TA
TIN
G D
IST
UR
BE
D A
RE
AS
DR
AIN
AG
E T
OL
ER
AN
CE
o 4
D
X
X
X
fair
6.
5 -
7.5
D
X
X
X
X
good
6.
5 -
8.0
E
X
X
fair
6.
0 -
7.0
D
X
X
X
poor
4.
5 -
7.0
E
X
X
X
poor
5.
0 -
6.0
D
X
X
X
fair
6.
0 -
8.0
D
X
X
X
fair
4.
5 -
6.5
FR
UIT
U
SES
6 -
7 --
* re
d be
rrie
s H
edge
s an
d bo
rder
s.
Win
ter
food
for
bi
rds.
F
ruit
s in
4 -
5 y
ears
.
8 -1
2 w
hite
re
d be
rrie
s E
rect
shr
ubs
for
bord
ers
and
hedg
es.
Fal
l an
d w
inte
r fo
od f
or b
irds
.
12 -
18
--
--
Hed
ges
and
win
d-br
eaks
. G
row
s ra
pidl
y. D
o no
t us
e in
Mou
ntai
n R
egio
n.
12
frag
rant
re
d be
rrie
s R
ecla
imin
g m
ined
lan
d, s
cree
ning
; ab
unda
nt f
ood
for
wil
dlif
e. F
ixes
ni
trog
en.
Attr
activ
e si
lver
y fo
liag
e.
6 -
8 --
w
axy,
gra
y be
rrie
s
7 w
hite
ed
ible
, pu
rple
pl
um-l
ike
frui
ts
Rev
eget
atin
g sa
nd d
unes
; or
nam
enta
l fo
r dr
ough
ty a
reas
; fi
xes
nitr
ogen
in
soil
.
Rev
eget
atin
g sa
nd d
unes
/dro
ught
y ar
eas.
Fru
it u
sed
for
jell
y an
d ba
king
, al
so f
avor
ed b
y w
ildl
ife.
12
purp
le
--
Rap
id-g
row
ing
shru
b, p
rovi
des
food
an
d co
ver
for
quai
l an
d w
ild
turk
ey.
Fix
es n
itro
gen.
H
olds
soi
l on
slo
pes.
E
=
Eve
rgre
en
D
=
Dec
iduo
us
*
Whe
re n
o co
mm
ent
is m
ade,
fru
it or
flo
wer
s ar
e in
cons
picu
ous.
Shee
t 1
of 3
Leaf Type II
Shade Tolerance
pH Range
Mature Height (in feet)
Flowers
Droughty
Moderately Well-Drained
Somewhat Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
CO
MM
ON
NA
ME
(B
otan
ical
Nam
e)
TA
BL
E 3
.37-
B (
cont
inue
d)
SHR
UB
S F
OR
VE
GE
TA
TIN
G D
IST
UR
BE
D A
RE
AS
DR
AIN
AG
E T
OL
ER
AN
CE
a)
-ci
.... 01
6" 1̀)
FR
UIT
U
SES
BR
IST
LY
LO
CU
ST
D
X
XX
fair
5.
0 -
6 pi
nk
pods
Stee
p sl
opes
, gr
avel
ly i
nfer
tile
are
as.
"Arn
ot"
(Rob
inia
fer
tili
s)7.
5F
ixes
nit
roge
n. S
prea
ds b
y sp
rout
ing
from
roo
ts.
EL
DE
RB
ER
RY
(S
ambu
cus
cana
dens
is)
D
XX
X
X
fair
6.
0 -
12
whi
te
edib
le p
urpl
e 7.
5 be
rrie
sP
rovi
des
food
for
bir
ds a
nd d
eer.
F
ruit
in
4-5
yrs
.
FIR
ET
HO
RN
E
X
XX
fair
6.
0 -
10 -
15
whi
te
oran
ge o
r re
dSc
reen
s, b
arri
ers.
F
ood
for
song
bird
s.(P
yrac
anth
a co
ccin
ea)
8.0
berr
ies
Low
-gro
win
g an
d up
righ
t ty
pes
avai
labl
e.
HO
RIZ
ON
TA
L
JUN
IPE
R (
Juni
peru
s sp
p.)
E
X
Xpo
or
5.0
- 1
- 2
--
--
6.0
Use
d as
gro
und
cove
r or
orn
amen
tal.
Set
plan
ts 2
fee
t ap
art
for
cove
r in
2-3
yea
rs.
JAP
AN
ES
E Y
EW
EX
X
good
6.
0 -
12 -
16
--
--U
sed
for
hedg
es a
nd s
cree
ns.
(Tax
us c
uspi
data
)7.
0
RU
GO
SA
RO
SED
X
XX
fair
6.
0 -
3 -
5
whi
te,
red
hips
in
1-St
abili
zing
san
d du
nes
and
land
scap
ing.
(Ros
a ru
gosa
)7.
0 pi
nk
2 yr
s.F
ood
and
cove
r fo
r so
ngbi
rds
and
rabb
its.
Spr
awli
ng g
row
th h
abit
, bu
t no
t ag
gres
sive
.
SH
OR
E J
UN
IPE
R
"Em
eral
d S
ea"
E
X
Xfa
ir
5.0
-
1 --
--
6.
0St
abili
zing
san
d du
nes
and
sand
y ro
ad
bank
s.(J
unip
erus
con
fert
a)
E
=
Eve
rgre
enD
=
D
ecid
uous
*W
here
no
com
men
t is
mad
e, f
ruit
or
flow
ers
are
inco
nspi
cuou
s.
Shee
t 2
of 3
Leaf Type II
Shade Tolerance
pH Range
Mature Height (in feet)
Flowers
Droughty
Well-Drained
Moderately Well-Drained
Somewhat Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
CO
MM
ON
NA
ME
(B
otan
ical
Nam
e)
TA
BL
E 3
.37-
B (
cont
inue
d)
SHR
UB
S F
OR
VE
GE
TA
TIN
G D
IST
UR
BE
D A
RE
AS
DR
AIN
AG
E T
OL
ER
AN
CE
FR
UIT
U
SES
SWE
ET
FE
RN
(C
ompt
onia
D
X
X
po
or
5.0
- 2
- 4
--
--
Ple
asan
tly
scen
ted.
Fix
es
pere
grin
a)
6.0
nitr
ogen
. Sp
read
s by
und
ergr
ound
st
ems.
Sta
biliz
es d
roug
hty
area
s.
Do
not
use
in C
oast
al P
lain
.
TA
TA
RIA
N H
ON
EY
SU
CK
LE
D
X
X
fa
ir
6.5
-
6 -
9 pi
nk,
red
berr
ies
in
Ere
ct s
hrub
; he
dges
, bo
rder
s,
(Lon
icer
a ta
tari
ca)
8.0
show
y 3-
4 yr
s su
mm
er f
ood
for
bird
s.
WIN
TE
RB
ER
RY
(Il
ex
D
X
X
X
X
fair
5.
0 -
10
--
red
berr
ies
in
Orn
amen
tal
scre
ens.
Win
ter
food
ve
rtic
illa
ta)
6.0
3-4
year
s fo
r so
ngbi
rds.
E
=
Eve
rgre
en
D
=
Dec
iduo
us
*
Whe
re n
o co
mm
ent
is m
ade,
fru
it o
r fl
ower
s ar
e in
cons
picu
ous.
Shee
t 3 o
f 3
Shade Tolerance
pH Range
Well-Drained
0
Somewhat Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
CO
MM
ON
NA
ME
(B
otan
ical
Nam
e)
BE
AR
BE
RR
Y
(Arc
tost
aphy
los
uva-
ursi
)
TA
BL
E 3
.37-
C
GR
OU
ND
CO
VE
RS
AN
D V
INE
S F
OR
ER
OS
ION
CO
NT
RO
L
DR
AIN
AG
E T
OL
ER
AN
CE
E-1
ts A
7)
›, 0
a.)
•Fil
;
FL
OW
ER
S
CH
AR
AC
TE
RIS
TIC
S
E
X
X
good
4.
5 -
6.0
--*
Tra
ilin
g sh
rub.
Low
-fer
tili
ty s
andy
ar
eas,
dun
es.
Set
plan
ts 1
8 in
. ap
art
for
cove
r in
2-4
yrs
.
BU
GL
EW
EE
D (
Aju
ga r
epta
ns)
E
X
X
exce
llent
6.
0 -
7.5
blue
, w
hite
or
red
spik
es
Smal
l, lo
w-g
row
ing
herb
aceo
us
plan
ts,
in b
ronz
e or
gre
en.
Set
plan
ts
1 ft
. ap
art
for
cove
r in
1 y
ear.
DA
YL
ILY
(H
emer
ocal
lis
spp.
) D
X
. X
X
X
X
fa
ir
6.0
- 8.
0 va
riou
s/sh
owy
Gra
ss-l
ike
foli
age.
Unu
sual
ly
adap
tabl
e an
d fr
ee o
f pe
sts
and
dise
ase.
DU
ST
Y M
ILL
ER
"B
each
W
orm
woo
d" (
Art
emis
ia
stel
leri
ana)
D
X
X
X
poor
6.
0 -
7.5
--
Silv
ery
foli
age,
1-2
ft.
tall
. Sp
read
s by
und
ergr
ound
ste
ms.
Sta
biliz
ing
grou
ndco
ver
on c
oast
al d
unes
. Se
t pl
ants
2 f
t. a
part
for
cov
er i
n 2
year
s.
EN
GL
ISH
IV
Y (
Hed
era
heli
x)
E
X
X
X
good
6.
0 -
8.0
--
Low
-mai
nten
ance
vin
e fo
r la
rge
area
s. W
ill c
lim
b on
tre
es,
wal
ls,
etc.
Se
t pl
ants
or
root
ed c
utti
ng 1
ft.
apar
t fo
r co
ver
in 2
yrs
.
HA
LL
'S J
AP
AN
ES
E
HO
NE
YS
UC
KL
E (
Lon
icer
a ja
poni
ca h
alli
ana)
sE
X
X
X
X
good
6.
0 -
7.5
whi
te,
fadi
ng t
o ye
llow
; fr
agra
nt
Agg
ress
ivel
y sp
read
ing
vine
. E
xcel
lent
cov
er f
or l
arge
slo
ping
ar
eas
such
as
road
ban
ks.
Set
clum
ps
or p
lant
s 18
in.
apa
rt f
or c
over
in
2 ye
ars.
E
=
Eve
rgre
en
D
=
Dec
iduo
us
sE
=
Sem
i-ev
ergr
een
*
Whe
re n
o co
mm
ent
is m
ade,
flo
wer
s ar
e in
cons
picu
ous.
Shee
t 1
of 2
Leaf Type
Shade Tolerance
pH Range
Droughty
Well-Drained
Moderately Well-Drained
Somewhat Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
CO
MM
ON
NA
ME
(B
otan
ical
Nam
e)
TA
BL
E 3
.37-
C (
cont
inue
d)
GR
OU
ND
CO
VE
RS
AN
D V
INE
S F
OR
ER
OSI
ON
CO
NT
RO
L
DR
AIN
AG
E T
OL
ER
AN
CE
FL
OW
ER
S
CH
AR
AC
TE
RIS
TIC
S
JAP
AN
ES
E S
PU
RG
EE
XX
exce
llent
4.5
-sm
all
whi
te"P
achy
sand
ra"
5.5
spik
es(P
achy
sand
ra t
erm
inal
is)
LIL
Y-O
F-T
HE
-VA
LL
EY
EX
XX
Xex
celle
nt4.
5 -
frag
rant
whi
te(C
onva
llar
ia m
ajal
is)
6.0
bell
s on
sho
rt
stal
ks
LIL
Y-T
UR
F (
Lir
iope
spp
.)E
XX
XX
good
4.5
-w
hite
,6.
0la
vend
er,
or
purp
le s
pike
s
PE
RIW
INK
LE
"V
inca
"E
XX
exce
llent
6.0
-sm
all,
blue
(Vin
ca M
inor
)7.
5fl
ower
s
SM
AL
L-L
EA
VE
DE
XX
fair
6.0
-ti
ny,
whi
teC
OT
ON
EA
ST
ER
7.0
flow
ers
(Cot
onea
ster
mic
roph
ylla
)
VIR
GIN
IA C
RE
EP
ER
DX
Xfa
ir5.
0 -
--*
(Qui
nque
foli
a pa
rthe
noci
ssus
)7.
5
Low
-gro
win
g, a
ttra
ctiv
e co
ver
for
bord
ers
and
as l
awn
subs
titu
te u
nder
tre
es a
nd o
ther
sha
dy
area
s. S
et p
lant
s 1
ft.
apar
t fo
r co
ver
in 2
ye
ars.
Low
-mai
nten
ance
cov
er f
or p
arti
al o
r fu
ll sh
ade.
Set
pla
nts
1 ft
. ap
art
for
cove
r in
2-3
ye
ars.
Gra
ss-l
ike,
low
-mai
nten
ance
cov
er f
or
drou
ghty
, in
fert
ile
soil
s. S
prea
ds b
y un
derg
roun
d st
ems.
Ava
ilabl
e in
var
iega
ted
form
. Se
t pl
ants
6-1
2 in
ches
apa
rt f
or c
over
in
2 ye
ars.
Law
n su
bsti
tute
for
sha
dy a
reas
. Sp
read
s by
st
olon
s; n
ot a
ggre
ssiv
e. G
row
s in
ful
l su
n as
w
ell
as s
hade
. Se
t pl
ants
1 f
t. ap
art
for
cove
r in
1-2
yea
rs.
Pro
stra
te s
hrub
. In
form
al c
over
for
lar
ge a
reas
. Se
t pl
ants
2 f
t. ap
art
for
cove
r in
2 y
ears
.
Gro
und
cove
r fo
r du
nes
and
othe
r dr
y ar
eas;
w
ill
clim
b tr
ees.
Att
ract
ive
crim
son
folia
ge i
n fa
ll.
Ber
ries
eat
en b
y so
ngbi
rds.
Set
pla
nts
18
in.
apar
t fo
r co
ver
in 1
-2 y
ears
.
E
=
Eve
rgre
en
D
=
Dec
iduo
us
*
Whe
re n
o co
mm
ent
is m
ade,
flo
wer
s ar
e in
cons
picu
ous.
Shee
t 2
of 2
