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Satinleaf

Chrysophyllum oliviforme

Specimen tree. Valued for its foliage which is shiny green on top and silky brown beneath.

Requires high humidity
Fruit attracts wildlife
Very showy clusters of flowers
Readily pruned into attractive shapes
Killed by citrus greening (HLB)
Recently classified invasive

Overcup Oak

Quercus lyrata

Its acorn is large (about an inch long) and is nearly enclosed by its cup or receptacle--hence the name "overcup." Shade tree.

Dense, full crown
Long-lasting year-round blooms
Slow Growth
Readily pruned into attractive shapes
Elegant and compact
Colorful fall foliage

Eastern Redbud

Cercis canadensis

Bloom can be long lasting relative to other early spring blooming trees -- as long as a month. Duration is dependent on temperature. Flowers grow directly from the trunk. Moderate-sized specimen tree.

Highly versatile
Ideal with Mediterranean architecture
Ideal for smaller spaces
Unique foliage and silhouette