Common Name: Witchhazel Scientific Name: Hamamelis virginiana Description: Habit: Spring Summer Fall Winter Fruit: Flower:
Category: Advice for Homeowners
We recommend some trees here which tend to do well in the New London, CT climate. However, there are many factors which go into deciding which tree to plant at your home and so please take consult with a member of New London Trees or a local arborist for more specific advice to your situation.
Carolina Silverbell (Halesia carolina)
Common Name: Carolina Silverbell Scientific Name: Halesia carolina Description: Habit: Spring Summer Fall Winter Fruit: Flower:
American Smoketree (Cotinus obovatus)
Common Name: American Smoketree Scientific Name: Cotinus obovatus Description: Habit: Spring Summer Fall Winter Fruit: Flower:
Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida)
Common Name: Flowering dogwood Scientific Name: Cornus florida Description: Habit: Spring Summer Fall Winter Fruit: Flower:
Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis)
Common Name: Eastern redbud Scientific Name: Cercis canadensis Description: Habit: Spring Summer Fall Winter Fruit: Flower:
Musclewood (Carpinus caroliniana)
Common Name: Musclewood, American Hornbeam Scientific Name: Carpinus caroliniana Description: Habit: Spring Summer Fall Winter Fruit: Flower:
Pawpaw (Asimia triloba)
Common Name: Pawpaw Scientific Name: Asimia triloba Description: Habit: Spring Summer Fall Winter Fruit: Flower:
Striped Maple (Acer pensylvanicum)
Common Name: Striped Maple Scientific Name: Acer pensylvanicum Description: Habit: Spring Summer Fall Winter Fruit: Flower:
Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor)
Common Name: Swamp White Oak Scientific Name: Quercus bicolor Description: Habit: Spring Summer Fall Winter Fruit: Flower:
Black Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica)
Common Name: Black Tupelo, Pepperidge, Black Gum, Sour Gum Scientific Name: Nyssa sylvatica Description: Black tupelo is a terrific shade tree and a standout in the fall. In spring, tiny, inconspicuous flowers appear in clusters . While not showy they are a rich source of nectar for bees and turn into small juicy fruits that…