Contributors: T.E. Bilderback, Extension Horticulture Specialist;
A.H. Bruneau, Extension Crop Science Specialist;
S.C. Hodges, Extension Soil Science Specialist;
L.T. Lucas, Extension Plant Pathology Specialist;
W.A. Skroch, Professor Emeritus, Horticulture Science;
S.L. Warren, Associate Professor, Horticulture Science.
Trees for Urban Areas
Trees planted along city streets, in parking lots, and in planters must be tolerant of several
adverse growing conditions: air pollution, reflected heat, limited open soil surface, and moisture
and compaction. The plants listed below are considered more tolerant than others of these
adverse situations.
| Botanical Name |
Common Name(s) |
|---|
| Acer platanoides |
Norway Maple |
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| Albizia julibrissin |
Mimosa |
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| Catalpa bignonoides |
Catalpa |
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| Elaeagnus angustitolia |
Russian Olive |
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| Ginkgo biloba |
Ginkgo |
|---|
| Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis |
Thornless Honey Locust |
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| Koelreuteria paniculata |
Goldenrain tree |
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| Lagerstroemia indica |
Crapemyrtle |
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| Magnolia granditlora |
Southern Magnolia |
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| Magnolia soulangeana |
Saucer Magnolia |
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| Magnolia stellata |
Star Magnolia |
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| Malus hybrida varieties |
Crabapple |
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| Platanus occidentalis |
Sycamore |
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| Pyrus calleryana and cultivars |
Callery Pear |
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| Quercus coccinea |
Scarlet Oak |
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| Sabal palmetto |
Sabal Palm |
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| Sophora japonica |
Japanese Pagoda Tree |
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| Tilia cordata |
Littleleaf Linden |
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| Tsuga caroliniana |
Carolina Hemlock |
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| Zelkova serrata |
Japanese Zelkova |
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