Replacement trees and/or shrubs will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.
If your preferred replacement tree or shrub is not available at the time of distribution, you will be provided with a healthy alternative. Specific replacement tree or shrub species cannot be reserved ahead of the event.
Paw paw (Asimina triloba)
A small, short-trunked tree or large, multi-stemmed shrub with large, tropical-like leaves and edible yellow fruit. Paw paw matures to a size of 10-25 feet and can be planted in full sun or part shade. The large, deciduous leaves are bright green and thick, gradually altering to a yellow-green color in the fall. Deep purple, six-petal flowers emerge in the spring, though not particularly showy, are interesting, nonetheless. Yellow, cylindrical fruits add appeal to this small tree and are also enjoyed by a variety of wildlife, including possums, squirrels, raccoons and birds.
Image courtesy of Joseph LaForest, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis)
A small native tree with short trunk and multiple stems and vase shape with mature size of 15-25 feet in height with similar spread. Redbud is adored in early spring for its stunning display of gorgeous purplish-pink flowers that decorate the branches. Its leaves are smooth, simple and heart-shaped, and bark is dark brown-grayish with a flaky texture. Considered a tough, urban tree tolerant of clay soils and periods of drought.
Image courtesy of T. Davis Sydnor, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org
American snowbell (Styrax americanus)
A large deciduous, slender-branched shrub or small tree with showy, white, bell-shaped flowers and a graceful, arching crown. Mature height ranges from 6-12 feet When in bloom, pendulous clusters of flowers abundantly cover the plant, exuding a sweetly fragrant aura. This native plant attracts many pollinators species of bees, butterflies, and moths. Plant in full sun to partial shade in acidic, well-drained or moist-wet soil.
Image courtesy of Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Florida anise (Illicium floridanum)
Anise tree is a medium-large evergreen shrub or small tree with upright form and delicate, deep-red fringe-like flowers. Showy spring flowers grow to one and a half-inch in size and contain aromatic compounds that repel insects, making this plant pest resistant. Evergreen leaves are thick and shiny, olive green in color and have an aromatic fragrance when crushed. Plant Anise tree in partial sun or full shade to prevent leaves from scorching in excessive hours of bright sunlight. It prefers moist, rich soil to grow and can also tolerates excessively wet sites or occasional flooding.
Image courtesy of John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Strawberry bush (Euonymus americanus)
Image courtesy of Franklin Bonner, USFS (ret.), Bugwood.org
Chalk maple (Acer leucoderme)
Image courtesy of John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana australis)
Sweetbay magnolia is a moderately quick-growing, small to medium-sized tree with a vase-shape and mature height of 20-50 feet and spread of 15-25 feet. Springtime blooms decorate this tree with beautiful, fragrant, creamy white flowers. Leaves are evergreen to semi-evergreen, rich green in color, 4-6 inches long and elliptically-shaped. Bark is thin, smooth and gray, becoming scaly as the tree matures. Although this tree occurs extensively in the low country, it has also successfully adapted well on drier sites and in Piedmont soils of the upstate.
Image courtesy of John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
American beech (Fagus grandifolia)
American beech is a large canopy tree that grows to a height and spread of 50-80 feet and develops a dense, spreading, rounded to oval canopy with strong, central trunk. It grows naturally on rich, well-drained sites found in ravines, slopes and valleys. Bark is very thin, smooth and gray. Dark green leaves are coarsely-toothed and elliptical in shape and transform to a brilliant golden bronze color in the fall. Female trees produce Beechnuts, triangular-shaped, edible fruits that support an array of wildlife. American beech is disease-resistant, deer-resistant and makes a terrific selection as a large shade tree on an open, spacious lawn.
Image courtesy of John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Overcup oak (Quercus lyrata)
A medium-sized oak in the white oak group that grows to an average of 60 feet tall and wide and has a strong, upright-branching crown and beautiful, symmetrical form. Overcup oak is considered a hearty, urban-tolerant selection is adaptable to difficult urban sites, including poorly drained soils and occasional flooding. Dark green, leathery leaves have a “cross-like” outline similar to Post oak. Fall color is a rich yellow. Bark is an attractive, ashy-gray with flaky texture. Globular-shaped acorn fruits are enclosed in a warty cap and enjoyed by many wildlife, including ducks, turkey, deer and squirrel.
Image courtesy of Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Baldcypress (Taxodium distichum)
Bald cypress is a large, needle-leaf, cone-bearing tree with a pyramidal shape, spreading crown and soft, feathery leaves. It reaches heights of 70-100 feet with narrower spread of 20-35 feet. Although this tree occurs in moist-wet soils, naturally, it is a superior selection in the urban environment, lending great versatility and tolerance of harsh, urban conditions, including heat, drought, diseases, and variable soil moisture. Bark is thin, fibrous, and light gray to reddish-brown. Small, one-inch, rounded cone fruits are produced each year, and fall color reveals a lovely, rich, bronze-reddish color. Bald cypress can be planted in full sun or partial shade.
Image courtesy of Arbor Day Foundation
Paw paw (Asimina triloba)
A small, short-trunked tree or large, multi-stemmed shrub with large, tropical-like leaves and edible yellow fruit. Paw paw matures to a size of 10-25 feet and can be planted in full sun or part shade. The large, deciduous leaves are bright green and thick, gradually altering to a yellow-green color in the fall. Deep purple, six-petal flowers emerge in the spring, though not particularly showy, are interesting, nonetheless. Yellow, cylindrical fruits add appeal to this small tree and are also enjoyed by a variety of wildlife, including possums, squirrels, raccoons and birds.
Image courtesy of Joseph LaForest, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis)
A small native tree with short trunk and multiple stems and vase shape with mature size of 15-25 feet in height with similar spread. Redbud is adored in early spring for its stunning display of gorgeous purplish-pink flowers that decorate the branches. Its leaves are smooth, simple and heart-shaped, and bark is dark brown-grayish with a flaky texture. Considered a tough, urban tree tolerant of clay soils and periods of drought.
Image courtesy of T. Davis Sydnor, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org
American snowbell (Styrax americanus)
A large deciduous, slender-branched shrub or small tree with showy, white, bell-shaped flowers and a graceful, arching crown. Mature height ranges from 6-12 feet When in bloom, pendulous clusters of flowers abundantly cover the plant, exuding a sweetly fragrant aura. This native plant attracts many pollinators species of bees, butterflies, and moths. Plant in full sun to partial shade in acidic, well-drained or moist-wet soil.
Image courtesy of Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Florida anise (Illicium floridanum)
Anise tree is a medium-large evergreen shrub or small tree with upright form and delicate, deep-red fringe-like flowers. Showy spring flowers grow to one and a half-inch in size and contain aromatic compounds that repel insects, making this plant pest resistant. Evergreen leaves are thick and shiny, olive green in color and have an aromatic fragrance when crushed. Plant Anise tree in partial sun or full shade to prevent leaves from scorching in excessive hours of bright sunlight. It prefers moist, rich soil to grow and can also tolerates excessively wet sites or occasional flooding.
Image courtesy of John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Strawberry bush (Euonymus americanus)
Image courtesy of Franklin Bonner, USFS (ret.), Bugwood.org
Chalk maple (Acer leucoderme)
Image courtesy of John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana australis)
Sweetbay magnolia is a moderately quick-growing, small to medium-sized tree with a vase-shape and mature height of 20-50 feet and spread of 15-25 feet. Springtime blooms decorate this tree with beautiful, fragrant, creamy white flowers. Leaves are evergreen to semi-evergreen, rich green in color, 4-6 inches long and elliptically-shaped. Bark is thin, smooth and gray, becoming scaly as the tree matures. Although this tree occurs extensively in the low country, it has also successfully adapted well on drier sites and in Piedmont soils of the upstate.
Image courtesy of John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
American beech (Fagus grandifolia)
American beech is a large canopy tree that grows to a height and spread of 50-80 feet and develops a dense, spreading, rounded to oval canopy with strong, central trunk. It grows naturally on rich, well-drained sites found in ravines, slopes and valleys. Bark is very thin, smooth and gray. Dark green leaves are coarsely-toothed and elliptical in shape and transform to a brilliant golden bronze color in the fall. Female trees produce Beechnuts, triangular-shaped, edible fruits that support an array of wildlife. American beech is disease-resistant, deer-resistant and makes a terrific selection as a large shade tree on an open, spacious lawn.
Image courtesy of John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Overcup oak (Quercus lyrata)
A medium-sized oak in the white oak group that grows to an average of 60 feet tall and wide and has a strong, upright-branching crown and beautiful, symmetrical form. Overcup oak is considered a hearty, urban-tolerant selection is adaptable to difficult urban sites, including poorly drained soils and occasional flooding. Dark green, leathery leaves have a “cross-like” outline similar to Post oak. Fall color is a rich yellow. Bark is an attractive, ashy-gray with flaky texture. Globular-shaped acorn fruits are enclosed in a warty cap and enjoyed by many wildlife, including ducks, turkey, deer and squirrel.
Image courtesy of Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Baldcypress (Taxodium distichum)
Bald cypress is a large, needle-leaf, cone-bearing tree with a pyramidal shape, spreading crown and soft, feathery leaves. It reaches heights of 70-100 feet with narrower spread of 20-35 feet. Although this tree occurs in moist-wet soils, naturally, it is a superior selection in the urban environment, lending great versatility and tolerance of harsh, urban conditions, including heat, drought, diseases, and variable soil moisture. Bark is thin, fibrous, and light gray to reddish-brown. Small, one-inch, rounded cone fruits are produced each year, and fall color reveals a lovely, rich, bronze-reddish color. Bald cypress can be planted in full sun or partial shade.
Image courtesy of Arbor Day Foundation
Paw paw (Asimina triloba)
A small, short-trunked tree or large, multi-stemmed shrub with large, tropical-like leaves and edible yellow fruit. Paw paw matures to a size of 10-25 feet and can be planted in full sun or part shade. The large, deciduous leaves are bright green and thick, gradually altering to a yellow-green color in the fall. Deep purple, six-petal flowers emerge in the spring, though not particularly showy, are interesting, nonetheless. Yellow, cylindrical fruits add appeal to this small tree and are also enjoyed by a variety of wildlife, including possums, squirrels, raccoons and birds.
Image courtesy of Joseph LaForest, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis)
A small native tree with short trunk and multiple stems and vase shape with mature size of 15-25 feet in height with similar spread. Redbud is adored in early spring for its stunning display of gorgeous purplish-pink flowers that decorate the branches. Its leaves are smooth, simple and heart-shaped, and bark is dark brown-grayish with a flaky texture. Considered a tough, urban tree tolerant of clay soils and periods of drought.
Image courtesy of T. Davis Sydnor, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org
Carolina buckthorn (Frangula caroliniana)
Small deciduous tree or shrub with a spreading open crown. Attractive to many wildlife species and can often be grown as a hedge. Despite its name it does not present thorns or spines.
Mature Height: 12-20
Mature Spread: 12-20
Location: Moist, well-drained soils
Sun/Shade: Full sun to partial shade
Image courtesy of of James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
Chickasaw plum (Prunus angustifolia)
Image courtesy of John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Chalk maple (Acer leucoderme)
Image courtesy of John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana australis)
Sweetbay magnolia is a moderately quick-growing, small to medium-sized tree with a vase-shape and mature height of 20-50 feet and spread of 15-25 feet. Springtime blooms decorate this tree with beautiful, fragrant, creamy white flowers. Leaves are evergreen to semi-evergreen, rich green in color, 4-6 inches long and elliptically-shaped. Bark is thin, smooth and gray, becoming scaly as the tree matures. Although this tree occurs extensively in the low country, it has also successfully adapted well on drier sites and in Piedmont soils of the upstate.
Image courtesy of John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
American beech (Fagus grandifolia)
American beech is a large canopy tree that grows to a height and spread of 50-80 feet and develops a dense, spreading, rounded to oval canopy with strong, central trunk. It grows naturally on rich, well-drained sites found in ravines, slopes and valleys. Bark is very thin, smooth and gray. Dark green leaves are coarsely-toothed and elliptical in shape and transform to a brilliant golden bronze color in the fall. Female trees produce Beechnuts, triangular-shaped, edible fruits that support an array of wildlife. American beech is disease-resistant, deer-resistant and makes a terrific selection as a large shade tree on an open, spacious lawn.
Image courtesy of John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Overcup oak (Quercus lyrata)
A medium-sized oak in the white oak group that grows to an average of 60 feet tall and wide and has a strong, upright-branching crown and beautiful, symmetrical form. Overcup oak is considered a hearty, urban-tolerant selection is adaptable to difficult urban sites, including poorly drained soils and occasional flooding. Dark green, leathery leaves have a “cross-like” outline similar to Post oak. Fall color is a rich yellow. Bark is an attractive, ashy-gray with flaky texture. Globular-shaped acorn fruits are enclosed in a warty cap and enjoyed by many wildlife, including ducks, turkey, deer and squirrel.
Image courtesy of Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Baldcypress (Taxodium distichum)
Bald cypress is a large, needle-leaf, cone-bearing tree with a pyramidal shape, spreading crown and soft, feathery leaves. It reaches heights of 70-100 feet with narrower spread of 20-35 feet. Although this tree occurs in moist-wet soils, naturally, it is a superior selection in the urban environment, lending great versatility and tolerance of harsh, urban conditions, including heat, drought, diseases, and variable soil moisture. Bark is thin, fibrous, and light gray to reddish-brown. Small, one-inch, rounded cone fruits are produced each year, and fall color reveals a lovely, rich, bronze-reddish color. Bald cypress can be planted in full sun or partial shade.
Image courtesy of Arbor Day Foundation
Easter redcedar (Juniperus virginiana)
Image courtesy of John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Paw paw (Asimina triloba)
A small, short-trunked tree or large, multi-stemmed shrub with large, tropical-like leaves and edible yellow fruit. Paw paw matures to a size of 10-25 feet and can be planted in full sun or part shade. The large, deciduous leaves are bright green and thick, gradually altering to a yellow-green color in the fall. Deep purple, six-petal flowers emerge in the spring, though not particularly showy, are interesting, nonetheless. Yellow, cylindrical fruits add appeal to this small tree and are also enjoyed by a variety of wildlife, including possums, squirrels, raccoons and birds.
Image courtesy of Joseph LaForest, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis)
A small native tree with short trunk and multiple stems and vase shape with mature size of 15-25 feet in height with similar spread. Redbud is adored in early spring for its stunning display of gorgeous purplish-pink flowers that decorate the branches. Its leaves are smooth, simple and heart-shaped, and bark is dark brown-grayish with a flaky texture. Considered a tough, urban tree tolerant of clay soils and periods of drought.
Image courtesy of T. Davis Sydnor, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org
American snowbell (Styrax americanus)
A large deciduous, slender-branched shrub or small tree with showy, white, bell-shaped flowers and a graceful, arching crown. Mature height ranges from 6-12 feet When in bloom, pendulous clusters of flowers abundantly cover the plant, exuding a sweetly fragrant aura. This native plant attracts many pollinators species of bees, butterflies, and moths. Plant in full sun to partial shade in acidic, well-drained or moist-wet soil.
Image courtesy of Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Florida anise (Illicium floridanum)
Anise tree is a medium-large evergreen shrub or small tree with upright form and delicate, deep-red fringe-like flowers. Showy spring flowers grow to one and a half-inch in size and contain aromatic compounds that repel insects, making this plant pest resistant. Evergreen leaves are thick and shiny, olive green in color and have an aromatic fragrance when crushed. Plant Anise tree in partial sun or full shade to prevent leaves from scorching in excessive hours of bright sunlight. It prefers moist, rich soil to grow and can also tolerates excessively wet sites or occasional flooding.
Image courtesy of John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Strawberry bush (Euonymus americanus)
Image courtesy of Franklin Bonner, USFS (ret.), Bugwood.org
Silky dogwood (Cornus amomum)
Image courtesy of John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Chalk maple (Acer leucoderme)
Image courtesy of John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana australis)
Sweetbay magnolia is a moderately quick-growing, small to medium-sized tree with a vase-shape and mature height of 20-50 feet and spread of 15-25 feet. Springtime blooms decorate this tree with beautiful, fragrant, creamy white flowers. Leaves are evergreen to semi-evergreen, rich green in color, 4-6 inches long and elliptically-shaped. Bark is thin, smooth and gray, becoming scaly as the tree matures. Although this tree occurs extensively in the low country, it has also successfully adapted well on drier sites and in Piedmont soils of the upstate.
Image courtesy of John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
American beech (Fagus grandifolia)
American beech is a large canopy tree that grows to a height and spread of 50-80 feet and develops a dense, spreading, rounded to oval canopy with strong, central trunk. It grows naturally on rich, well-drained sites found in ravines, slopes and valleys. Bark is very thin, smooth and gray. Dark green leaves are coarsely-toothed and elliptical in shape and transform to a brilliant golden bronze color in the fall. Female trees produce Beechnuts, triangular-shaped, edible fruits that support an array of wildlife. American beech is disease-resistant, deer-resistant and makes a terrific selection as a large shade tree on an open, spacious lawn.
Image courtesy of John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Overcup oak (Quercus lyrata)
A medium-sized oak in the white oak group that grows to an average of 60 feet tall and wide and has a strong, upright-branching crown and beautiful, symmetrical form. Overcup oak is considered a hearty, urban-tolerant selection is adaptable to difficult urban sites, including poorly drained soils and occasional flooding. Dark green, leathery leaves have a “cross-like” outline similar to Post oak. Fall color is a rich yellow. Bark is an attractive, ashy-gray with flaky texture. Globular-shaped acorn fruits are enclosed in a warty cap and enjoyed by many wildlife, including ducks, turkey, deer and squirrel.
Image courtesy of Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Baldcypress (Taxodium distichum)
Bald cypress is a large, needle-leaf, cone-bearing tree with a pyramidal shape, spreading crown and soft, feathery leaves. It reaches heights of 70-100 feet with narrower spread of 20-35 feet. Although this tree occurs in moist-wet soils, naturally, it is a superior selection in the urban environment, lending great versatility and tolerance of harsh, urban conditions, including heat, drought, diseases, and variable soil moisture. Bark is thin, fibrous, and light gray to reddish-brown. Small, one-inch, rounded cone fruits are produced each year, and fall color reveals a lovely, rich, bronze-reddish color. Bald cypress can be planted in full sun or partial shade.
Image courtesy of Arbor Day Foundation
