Choosing and Caring for Trees: Landscape & Flowering Trees

Choosing and Caring for Trees: Landscape & Flowering Trees

Welcome to our upcoming event where we'll dive into everything you need to know about **landscape and flowering trees**. Join us in person for an informative session on selecting the perfect trees for your garden and the essential care they need to thrive. Learn from experts about **tree maintenance**, **pruning techniques**, and **disease prevention**. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event will provide valuable insights to help you create a stunning tree-filled landscape. Don't miss out!

Ticket Options:

• General Admissions - $15
• General Admissions: Comes with a Plant- $45

Plant Options:

🌳 Landscape Trees

• Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) – A fast-growing, tall shade tree with distinctive tulip-shaped flowers and attractive fall foliage. Native to the eastern U.S.
• Florida Red Maple (Acer rubrum) – Medium to large tree valued for its brilliant red fall color; tolerates wet soils and is native to Florida.
• Pignut Hickory (Carya glabra) – A native hardwood tree producing edible nuts; slow-growing with strong, durable wood.
• Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) – Also called Black Gum; native tree with brilliant fall color and tolerance to wet soils.
• Sawtooth Oak (Quercus acutissima) – Fast-growing ornamental oak with lobed leaves; produces acorns that attract wildlife. Non-native from Asia.
• Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria) – Small to medium native tree or shrub with red berries that attract birds; evergreen foliage.
• Wax Myrtle (Morella cerifera) – Native shrub or small tree with aromatic leaves and waxy berries; useful for privacy hedges or screening.

🌸 Flowering Trees

• Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) – Small native tree with striking pink to purple spring blooms; heart-shaped leaves and attractive form.
• Yellow Trumpet Tree (Tabebuia sp.) – Showy ornamental tree with bright yellow trumpet-shaped flowers in spring; non-native from Central/South America.
• American Fringe Tree (Chionanthus virginicus) – Small native tree with fragrant, lacy white flowers in spring; tolerant of various soil types.
• Red Buckeye (Aesculus pavia) – Native small tree or shrub with tubular red flowers that attract hummingbirds; palmately compound leaves.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters, listening devices, and alternate formats of written material, please contact Judy Jean, [email protected] or 386-437-7464 at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Cancellation policy: Classes are subject to cancellation if a minimum number of attendees are not booked. If class is cancelled you will receive a notification, and a refund confirmation to the e-mail that is provided during the registration process.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

UF/IFAS Extension Flagler County, 150 Sawgrass Road, Bunnell, United States