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​Tennessee Tree Varieties
We Have Planted

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Eastern Red Cedar- Grows to 10-50 feet on average.  Is actually a juniper species not cedar and produces juniper berries. Drought tolerant.
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Virginia Pine – Grows up to 70 feet. Grows rapidly.  Highly drought tolerant.
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Locust Tree – Grows to 30-50 feet. Thorny. Ideal for streamside and wild – not landscaped – settings.
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Shumard Oak – Grows up to 60-110 feet.  Moderate growth.  Drought tolerant.
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American Plum (Wild Plum) – Grows to 35 feet.  Understory tree. Requires moist soil conditions.  All parts of this tree, except the plums, contain the toxin hydrocyanic acid. 
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Serviceberry – Grows to 15-25 feet.  Full sun or partial shade. Soil should be rich, moist and well drained. Ideal along edge of woods, streams, ponds.
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Redbud – Grows to 15-30 feet.  Full Sun or light shade.  Medium growth rate. Moist, fertile, well-drained soils.
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Staghorn Sumac –  Grows to 15-30 feet.  Grows rapidly.  Drought tolerant. 
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Black Cherry - Grows to 25-110 feet.  Fast growing.  Edible fruit, but the rest of the plant contains amygdalin and can be toxic if consumed. 
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Silky Dogwood – Grows to 6-10 feet.  NOT drought tolerant. Intermediate shade tolerance.  Moderate growth rate.
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Buttonbush –  Grows to 5-12 feet.  Full sun to partial shade. Grows in moist conditions – not drought tolerant.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.
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Buckbrush (Coralberry or Indian Currant) - This is a shrub, not a tree.  Grows 2-5 feet tall and 4-8 feet wide. Full sun to part shade. Drough tolerant. Berries are emergency foodsource for wildlife. 
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Tennessee Environmental Council
​One Vantage Way Suite E-250
​Nashville, TN 37228 | 615-248-6500 | tec@tectn.org 
​We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in 1970.
  • Home
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer & Events
    • Come Post Your Compost >
      • Submit Compost Totals Here
      • Community Success Stories
      • Resources for Businesses
    • Generate Some Buzz
    • Recycling Roundups >
      • Recycle Tennessee >
        • Recycle Right Nashville
        • Recycle Right Knoxville
        • Recycle Right Oak Hill
        • Recycle Right Lebanon
    • Watershed Support Center >
      • Davidson County Creek Cleanups
      • Grassy Branch Creek Restoration Project
      • Lytle Creek Restoration Project
      • Duck River Opportunities Project
      • Stream Support and Consulting
      • Citizen Action Guide
    • Tennessee Tree Program >
      • Tennessee Tree Day
      • Tennessee Chestnut Project
      • Useful Tree Resources >
        • Benefits of trees
      • Guidelines For A Tennessee Tree Project Event
      • Tennessee Tree Varieties We Have Planted
    • Radioactive Waste Education Project
    • Intern with TEC
  • Donate & Ways to Give
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
  • About Us
    • Our Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Mission, Vision & Accomplishments
    • 50 Years of Accomplishments