Replacement Trees

Mount Pleasant - Febuary 28, 2026

• Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus)

  Sweetshrub is a multi-stemmed deciduous native shrub noted for its bright green leaves, stout, upright stems, and fragrant showy scarlet-red flowers. This native shrub is often found growing near water and in shady forest understories and matures to a size of 6-12’ in height with similar spread. Plant sweetshrub in full sun for a denser shrub or partial shade for a lankier form. This species can flourish in full sun. Sweetshrub is adaptable to many different soil conditions, but prefers rich, well drained loamy soils. Large, aromatic flowers are spectacular each spring and have been compared to scents of strawberry, banana, and pineapple. Sweetshrub makes a great ornamental foundational shrub. Fall color is yellow. No serious disease issues.

  
  Sweetshrub
  Photo courtesy of John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
• Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua)

  Commonly referred to as possumhaw or deciduous holly; pale gray, twiggy, horizontal branches; glossy, oval, toothed leaves; flowers precede clusters of persistant red berries which provide winter color; berries attract songbirds.

  Mature Height: 15-20
  Mature Spread: 12-May
  Location: Grows best in moist sands, loams or clays.
  Sun/Shade: Sun or part shade

  
  Possomhaw
  Photo courtesy of John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
• Yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria)

  A small evergreen tree with shiny green, elliptical-shaped leaves and strong, upright, dense branching, making it an ideal selection as a screening or privacy species. Yaupon holly typically matures to a size of 10-20 feet in height and spread of 8-12 feet. Growth rate can be slow to moderate. Copious amounts of attractive, bright red berries are produced by female trees, most popularly sold in nurseries. Yaupon holly is a versatile little tree that transplants easily and tolerates a range of soil types, including both dry and wet soils, drought, and occasional flooding. Plant in full sun or part shade.

  
  Yaupon holly
  Image courtesy of University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
• Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis)

  Deciduous shrub to small tree known for its small white flowers in dense clusters that give way to purple-black fruits. The cooked fruits can be used in pies, jellies, winemaking, etc. Commonly used by many pollinators and other wildlife species.

  Mature Height: 5-12
  Mature Spread: 6-10
  Location: Prefers moist soils, but tolerates a wide variety of wet to dry soils.
  Sun/Shade: Sun to partial shade

  
  Elderberry
  Photo courtesy of James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, 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.

  
  Paw Paw
  Image courtesy of John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
• Dahoon holly (Ilex cassine)

  Commonly referred to as musclewood or ironwood; bark has pronounced indentations similar in appearance to human muscles, bright yellow fall color; small, rubbed nutlet fruits are produced each season

  Mature Height: 20-30
  Mature Spread: 15-20
  Location: Grows best in loamy and sandy acidic soils
  Sun/Shade: Full shade or part shade

  
  Dahoon holly
  Photo courtesy of John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
• Rusty blackhaw (Viburnum rufidulum)

  Rusty Blackhaw has glossy, dark green leaves that turn a variety of warm colors during fall, including pink, orange and lavender and red. Showy profusions of tiny, white flowers form in flat-topped clusters in early spring. Small, purplish-blue berries produced each year are a favorite of many species of birds and other animals. Plant this tree in partial shade in drier, loamy soils.

  
  Rusty blackhaw (Southern blackhaw) 
  Photo courtesy of Ed Gilman, University of Florida
• Sugarberry (Celtis laevigata)

  Commonly referred to as sugar hackberry or Texas hack berry; smooth, pale bark marked with lighter, corky patches; deviduous leaves up to 4 in. long , ovate in shape and narrowing at the tip, with smooth margins; fruit

  Mature Height: 60-80
  Mature Spread: 30-60
  Location: Prefers moist, well-drained sandy to clay loam.
  Sun/Shade: Full sun to partial shade

  
  Sugarberry
  Photo courtesy of John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
• Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)

  Persimmon trees have an oval form and mature to a typical size of 20-35 feet in height with slightly smaller spread. This tree is known for its production of small, orange fruits and distinctive, gray, blocky bark. Spring flowers are attractive yellowish-green blooms. Fruits are small, rounded, 1-2,” orange and fleshy with a sweet, honey flavor. Trees bear fruit between 4 and 9 years old and attract an array of wildlife, including small animals, birds, deer, fox, and black bear.

  
  Persimmon
  Image courtesy of South Carolina Forestry Commission.
• Yellow poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)

  Also known as yellow poplar. One of the largest trees in North America, this fast-growing, deciduous tree is known for its yellow-green tulip-like flowers and yellow fall foliage.

  Mature Height: 80-120
  Mature Spread: 25-40
  Location: Moist to wet soils, drough sensitive
  Sun/Shade: Full sun

  
  Yellow poplar
  Photo courtesy of Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
• Wild black cherry (Prunus serotina)

  Black cherry is a fast growing, deciduos woodland or shade tree that has a conical growth habit; bark exibits a scaly or flaky pattern; in spring, small, white flowers provide nectar for pollinators, and acts as host for many butterflies; fruit are small, round, dark purple fruit which attract songbirds.

  Mature Height: 60-80
  Mature Spread: 30-60
  Location: Moist loam or silt soil with good drainage high in organic matter
  Sun/Shade: Full sun

  
  Wild black cherry
  Photo courtesy of Robert Vidéki, Doronicum Kft., Bugwood.org
• Southern red oak (Quercus falcata)

  Commonly referred to as spanish oak or swamp red oak; moderately fast growing with globe shaped crown; bark is dark gray with deep furrows producing ridges and scaly plates; leaves are smooth with glossy green top and greyish underside about 4-11.5" long; acorns mature in 2 years, rounded brown nuts with reddish brown cup.

  Mature Height: 60-100
  Mature Spread: 50-60
  Location: dry, sandy, clay soils
  Sun/Shade: full sun to partial shade

  
  Southern red oak
  Photo courtesy of Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
• Post oak (Quercus stellata)

  Has dense, rounded form; leaves have 5 lobes and hairy pale underside and resemble a crucifix form; bark is gray with shallow fissures; drought resistant; attract a variety of birds, pollinators, and wildlife

  Mature Height: 40-50
  Mature Spread: 35-50
  Location: acidic, well drained, clay and sandy soils
  Sun/Shade: Full sun

  
  Post oak
  Photo courtesy of Vern Wilkins, Indiana University, Bugwood.org
• Bald cypress (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.

  
  Bald cypress 
  Image courtesy of Arbor Day Foundation
• American elm (Ulmus americana)

  Known as a shade tree with an urn shape. Rapidly growing perennial woody, deciduous tree. Valuable to wildlife as a food source and habitat.

  Mature Height: 60-80
  Mature Spread: 30-60
  Location: Adapts to both wet and dry sites
  Sun/Shade: Full sun to partial shade

  
  American elm
  Photo courtesy of Richard Webb,  Bugwood.org
• Basswood (Tilia americana)

  Also known as American linden. Large, deciduous shade tree. Fragrant pale yellow flowers are attractive to pollinators. Used by many species of wildlife including birds, squirels, and lightning bugs. Does not tolerate urban conditions well.

  Mature Height: 60-80
  Mature Spread: 30-60
  Location: Medium moisture, well-drained soils
  Sun/Shade: Full sun to partial shade

  
  Basswood
  Photo courtesy of Richard Webb, Bugwood.org

Columbia - March 14, 2026

• Arrowwood viburnum (Viburnum dentatum)

  A Southern native shrub that typically grows 6-8 feet in height and spread, though sometimes taller, with a rounded, spreading crown consisting of multiple, arching stems. Attractive, flat-topped clusters of flowers adorn this shrub each season, attractive butterflies, and other pollinators. The production of dark blue berries follows blooms. Coarsely toothed leaves are dark green and shiny before transitioning to a beautiful wine-red color in the fall. Plant in dry to moist soils in sandy, acidic conditions. Arrowwood viburnum is a terrific flood-tolerant plant that is also pest-free.

  
  Arrowwood viburnum
  Image courtesy of Dow Gardens, Dow Gardens, Bugwood.org
• Wild black cherry (Prunus serotina)

  Black cherry is a fast growing, deciduos woodland or shade tree that has a conical growth habit; bark exibits a scaly or flaky pattern; in spring, small, white flowers provide nectar for pollinators, and acts as host for many butterflies; fruit are small, round, dark purple fruit which attract songbirds.

  Mature Height: 60-80
  Mature Spread: 30-60
  Location: Moist loam or silt soil with good drainage high in organic matter
  Sun/Shade: Full sun

  
  Wild black cherry
  Photo courtesy of Robert Vidéki, Doronicum Kft., Bugwood.org
• Wax Myrtle (Myrica cerifera)

  Broadleaf, fast growing, dioecious (male and female flowers), evergreen shrub or small tree with waxy, aromatic fruits often used by birds as a food source. Versatile plant that is tolerant of salt spray making it a good candidate for seaside or urban areas.

  Mature Height: 20-25, often much smaller
  Mature Spread: 8 to 10
  Location: Medium to wet soils
  Sun/Shade: Full sun to partial shade

  
  Wax Myrtle
  Photo courtesy of James H. Miller & Ted Bodner, Southern Weed Science Society, Bugwood.org
• Possumhaw viburnum (Viburnum nudum)

  Smooth witherod or Possumhaw viburnum is a native, deciduous shrub best grown in acidic soil. It can tolerate occasional wet sites in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown along ponds, streams, and bogs. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. It is not deer-tolerant and leaves are eaten by birds. It has white flowers in the spring that are fragrant. This viburnum produces different colored berries that can be picked when they ripen in the fall for jam.

  
  Possumhaw viburnum
  Image courtesy of James H. Miller & Ted Bodner, Southern Weed Science Society, Bugwood.org
• Brandywine red maple (Acer rubrum 'Brandywine')

  Red maple 'Brandywine' is a red maple cultivar between Acer rubrum x 'October Glory' and Acer rubrum x 'Autumn Blaze' that has long-lasting fall color that turns to a deep red-purple color in fall. It only produces male flowers with no risk of seedlings or fruit. It has high tolerance of leafhopper, a common pest of red maples. The height at 12 years is 25' with a spread of 12'. Eventually, the tree will grow to 35'-50' ft and will maintain its oval form.

  
  Brandywine red maple
  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.

  
  Paw Paw
  Image courtesy of John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
• American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)

  A large, native shrub known for its striking, iridescent pink to purple fruit that clings to its long, arching, woody branches. American Beautyberry typically grows to a height and spread of 3-5 feet, though it can reach a maximum height of 9 feet. Tiny, whiteish-pink flowers form in dense clusters at leaf bases around stems. Smooth bark appears reddish brown on younger stems later fading to a light brown color. Elliptically shaped leaves, popularly browsed by white-tailed deer, fade to a light green to yellow fall color. Seeds and berry clusters are important foods for many species of birds, particularly the Northern Bobwhite.

  
  American beautyberry
  Image courtesy of John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
• Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)

  Persimmon trees have an oval form and mature to a typical size of 20-35 feet in height with slightly smaller spread. This tree is known for its production of small, orange fruits and distinctive, gray, blocky bark. Spring flowers are attractive yellowish-green blooms. Fruits are small, rounded, 1-2,” orange and fleshy with a sweet, honey flavor. Trees bear fruit between 4 and 9 years old and attract an array of wildlife, including small animals, birds, deer, fox, and black bear.

  
  Persimmon
  Image courtesy of South Carolina Forestry Commission.
• 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

  
  Carolina Buckthorn
  Photo courtesy of James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
• American elm (Ulmus americana)

  Known as a shade tree with an urn shape. Rapidly growing perennial woody, deciduous tree. Valuable to wildlife as a food source and habitat.

  Mature Height: 60-80
  Mature Spread: 30-60
  Location: Adapts to both wet and dry sites
  Sun/Shade: Full sun to partial shade

  
  American elm
  Photo courtesy of Richard Webb, Bugwood.org

Greenville - March 28, 2026

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