About this Event
Fall into the Season with a tree or shrub! To qualify for a free tree, you must be a property owner in the Owen Brown Association and agree to install the tree on your OB property, soon-after taking possession. Trees should be picked up October 10th at the Owen Brown Community Center
While Supplies Last.
Deadline for registering is August 31, 2026.
* ONLY ONE REQUEST PER ADDRESS PER YEAR*
Pickup October 10th, 9am-Noon @ OBCA
Red Chokeberry- is a deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub native to Eastern North America, known for its attractive flowers, vibrant fall foliage, and edible berries.
Soil Preferences: It thrives in average to medium moisture, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types, including boggy conditions
Light Requirements: The plant prefers full sun to part shade, with the best fruit production occurring in full sun
Bottlebrush Buckeye- a large, deciduous, suckering shrub native to the southeastern United States, prized for its long, white, bottlebrush-like flower clusters and attractive foliage.
Soil Preferences: thriving in moist, well-drained soils that can be acidic or alkaline.
Light Requirements: can grow in full sun, partial shade, or full shade, making it ideal for woodland gardens or understory plantings.
Spice Bush- a native deciduous shrub of eastern North America, valued for its aromatic leaves, early yellow flowers, and ecological importance.
Soil Preference- thrives in moist, well-drained, loamy soil that is rich in organic matter and slightly acidic to neutral in pH.
Light Requriements- Partial shade to full shade, with 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Smoothleaf Hydrangea(Hydrangea arborescens)- also known as wild or smooth leaf hydrangea, is a tough, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub native to eastern North America that features large, serrated green leaves and massive rounded flower clusters.
Soil Preference-Performs best in rich, moist, well-drained soils. It dislikes long-term dry spells and will need supplemental watering during hot summer droughts.
Light Requirements-Prefers partial shade, especially protection from hot afternoon sun in southern regions, though it adapts to more sun if given adequate moisture.
Event venue & nearby stays
Owen Brown Community Center, 6800 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, United States
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