Wofford Arboretum Central Campus

Tree Details

Hardiness zone: 5 – 9

Height: 50 – 60 with a maximum of 100’

Spread: 20 – 30

Habit: Pyramidal or conical with a stout trunk and erect, wide-spreading branches

Light: Best in full sun

Soil: Rich, deep, lightly permeable, acidic, moist soil preferable

Flowers: Cones: inconspicuous

Fruit: seeds in 1/2 – 1 broad, dark brown terminal cones

Landscape use: Graceful and stately specimen tree; great for avenues; makes great privacy barrier; good substitute for Leyland cypress

History: Native range is China and Japan; introduced 1861

Pests\Problems: Problems: leaf blight, leaf spot, branch dieback

Significant Features: Fast growth rate; bright blue-green summer foliage

Tree Details

Hardiness zone: 3 – 9

Height: 60 – 100

Spread: 50 – 80

Habit: Upright-rounded to broad-rounded with wide-spreading branches at maturity

Light: Best in full sun or partial shade

Soil: Best in deep, moist, well-drained soils, acid soil preferable

Flowers: inconspicuous, hanging catkins

Fruit: sacorn 3/4 to 1 inch long

Landscape use: Majestic specimen tree, splendid for permanent planting in spacious areas; among the most handsome of oaks

History: Native range is Maine to Florida, west to Minnesota and Texas, introduced in 1724

Pests\Problems: Pests: none; Problems: various types of galls; roots may crack driveway or patio surfaces if planted too close; powdery mildew; canker; anthracnose

Significant Features: Massive spreading branches that twist with age; variable ashy gray bark often arranged in vertical blocks

Tree Details

Hardiness zone: 4 – 8

Height: 60 – 75 with a 100 – 120 potentia

Spread: variable; usually w/d height

Habit: Upright-oval to rounded; heavier crown with better distribution of leaves than most sugar maples

Light: Best in sun or partial shade

Soil: Well-drained, moderately moist, fertile soil preferable; slightly acidic soil seems to result in greater growth

Flowers: Flowers: 1/3 – 1/4 long, greenish yellow

Fruit: 1 – 1 3/4 long, winged fruit

Landscape use: One of the best of the larger shade and lawn trees;excellent for lawns, parks and golf courses; not for use in crowded and polluted conditions

History: Native range of sugar maple is eastern Canada to Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Texas; introduced 1753

Pests\Problems: Problems: leaf scorch caused by excessive drought

Significant Features: Glossy, thick, dark green leaves; good red or sometimes yellow-orange fall color, has proven superior in the South, drought resistant

Tree Details

Hardiness zone: 3-8

Height: 50 - 80

Spread: 30-40 but tremendously variable

Habit: Upright, columnar; slightly fatter at base and tapered at the apex

Light: Best in full sun or partial shade

Soil: Sandy, deep, moderately moist soil preferable; grows in almost any situation; very pH and adaptable

Flowers: anthers in 1 long, green catkins

Fruit: plum-like in shape; tan to orangish in color, fleshy covering of seeds is foul smelling; only on female plants

Landscape use: Excellent city tree or specimen for confined areas

History: Native range is eastern China; a Princeton introduction

Pests\Problems: None

Significant Features: Exceptional vitality and handsome foliage; unique winter habit; magnificent yellow fall color; tolerant to air pollution; upright habit

Tree Details

Hardiness zone: 3 – 9

Height: 40 – 50

Spread: 25-35

Habit: Spreading and symmetrical with narrow head and ascending branches; oval-rounded outline

Light: Best in sun or partial shade

Soil: Moist, well-drained soil preferable

Flowers: red

Fruit: often reddish, maturing to brown, winged fruit

Landscape use: Great shade tree of excellent habit and beautiful color; superior to other soft maples; plant in groups for best effect

History: Native range of red maple is Newfoundland to Florida, west to Minnesota, Oklahoma, and Texas; introduced 1860; ‘October Glory’ introduced by Princeton nursery

Pests\Problems: None

Significant Features: Intense orange to red fall color which can last into mid-November; long lived; rapid growth rate