Browse Our Selection of Shade Trees Grown in Alpine, AL

Mature Size: 35-40' x 25-30'

Hardiness Zone: 5 thru 9

Outstanding Characteristics: We grow this clonal selection by Moon's Tree Farm as a great alternative to Red Maples. Moon selected this tree for consistent uniformity, upright oval growth habit, and coral fall color. Like the seedling, this is a tough Maple for urban conditions. Considered medium size compared to Red Maples.

Mature Size: Medium to large Shade Tree

Hardiness Zone: 3 thru 9

Outstanding Characteristics: 'Brandywine' is a US National Arboretum introduction with an upright growth habit and excellent fall color. It has signficant resistance to potato leafhopper. Good resistance to Bot Canker on our nursery

Notes: First among red maples for fall color at Hunter Trees, one of our favorites. Tough tree, compared to other red maples. Use in the landscape surrounded by plant material, grass, or natural areas to protect from excess heat.

Mature Size: 45' x 30'

Hardiness Zone: 5 thru 9

Outstanding Characteristics: Multi-trunk version, Red Maple selection by J. Frank Schmidt Nursery (http://www.jfschmidt.com/redpointe/). Vigorous grower, Red fall color.

Notes: Avoid sunscald by protecting trunk from direct sunlight when transplanting in summer months.

Mature Size: Medium, Columnar Shade Tree

Hardiness Zone: 3 thru 9

Outstanding Characteristics: Columnar Maple selection, resistant on our nursery to bot canker.

Notes: Selected from an evaluation of hundreds of seedlings of 'Armstrong', this cultivar improves greatly on the parent, with brighter foliage color, greater foliage density and compact, less leggy growth habit. Improved columnar form recommends it for narrow street planting sites." Courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt @ Son, Co.

Mature Size: 50' x 35'

Hardiness Zone: 5 thru 8

Outstanding Characteristics: Tough dark green leaves that are resistant to leaf tatter and drought. Slow growing with terrific red/orange fall color.

Notes: Thin bark susceptible to sun scald, protect with shade cloth when staging for summer installation.

Mature Size: Large Shade Tree

Hardiness Zone: 3 thru 9

Outstanding Characteristics: American Beech is a grand native tree, slow growing but reaching tremendous size. Smooth light gray bark and, in dormancy, light brown persistent foliage will make this tree stand out in the landscape.

Notes: Prefers well drained soil. Typically found in the south on ridges adjacent to bottomland. Great roosting tree for turkeys!

Mature Size: 40-60' x 20-30'

Hardiness Zone: 3 thru 9

Mature Size: 40-60' x 20-30'

Hardiness Zone: 3 thru 9

Outstanding Characteristics: Striking golden yellow fall color is characteristic of this male clone. Narrow form in youth broadens with age. Courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt @ Son, Co.

Mature Size: 40 x 12'

Hardiness Zone: 4 thru 8

Outstanding Characteristics: Introduced from France, this densely branched, tightly fastigiate cultivar forms a narrow, symmetrical spire at a younger age than is typical of other columnar selections. Leathery, fan-like foliage turns golden yellow in autumn. Courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt @ Son, Co.

Mature Size: 40-60' x 20-30'

Hardiness Zone: 3 thru 9

Outstanding Characteristics: Thanks to its strongly upright central leader and narrowly oval growth habit, this Ginkgo discovered by Dr. Michael Dirr is ideal for narrow street use. The original tree has male flowers and is observed to be seedless. Courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt @ Son, Co.

Notes: https://jfschmidt.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/goldencolonnadeginkgo.pdf

Mature Size: 40-60' x 20-30'

Hardiness Zone: 3 thru 9

Outstanding Characteristics: "Faster growing than Princeton Sentry® with a slightly broader form, this narrow, upright cultivar has an excellent form for use as an urban street tree." Courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Son, Co.

Mature Size: Large Shade Tree

Hardiness Zone: 4b thru 9

Outstanding Characteristics: An introduction by J. Frank Schmidt & Son, Co.: A refined cultivar of our familiar native tulip tree, this uniform growing selection is straighter and more upright, with a dominant central leader and deeper green, slightly glossy foliage. Thanks to J. Frank Schmidt & Son, Co. for the description and variety photo.

Mature Size: 50-60' x 30-40'

Hardiness Zone: 7 thru 8

Outstanding Characteristics: Intoduction by Moon's Tree Farm, this Black Gum is known for its vibrant red foliage, which emerges in the spring and turns a deep green during the summer. In the fall, the leaves transform into brilliant shades of red, orange, and purple, creating a stunning display.

Notes: Thanks to Moon's Tree Farm for providing the characteristics of this tree.

Mature Size: 50' x 30'

Hardiness Zone: 4 thru 9

Outstanding Characteristics: New selection by Alex Neubauer. Form is more upright, pyramidal than the species, an eye-catcher in the field. Foliage is clean and fresh looking

Mature Size: 50' x 30'

Hardiness Zone: 4 thru 9

Mature Size: 30-50' x 20-30'

Hardiness Zone: 4 thru 7

Outstanding Characteristics: New growth on this selection is red, turning dark green as the foliage matures. Excellent fall color.

Mature Size: Large Shade Tree

Hardiness Zone: 4 thru 8

Outstanding Characteristics: Best London planetree we have grown, it is a Chicagoland Grows® introduction that is resistant to anthracnose and frost cracking. It is a large tree with beautiful peeling bark.

Mature Size: 40-45' x 35-40'

Hardiness Zone: 5b thru 9a

Outstanding Characteristics: Fast growing oak with yellow fall color. Retains tan colored leaves through dormancy, reminiscient of American Beech. Tolerant of many sites and soil conditions.

Mature Size: 60-90' x 60-80'

Hardiness Zone: 3b thru 8a

Outstanding Characteristics: Large, broadleaf Oak with showy red to maroon fall color. Light colored exfoliating bark as tree ages.

Mature Size: 50-60' x 50-60'

Hardiness Zone: 4 thru 8

Outstanding Characteristics: Bicolor foliage, whitish green underneath, showy in a breeze. Tolerant of damp sites. ย Showy exfoliating bark with age.

Mature Size: 40-50' x 40-50'

Hardiness Zone: 6 thru 9

Outstanding Characteristics: Fast growing broadleaf oak, tolerant of wet sites. Yellow fall color, exfoliating bark (similiar to white oak) at a young age.

Notes: Overcup Oak has a fibrous root system that enables it to be transplanted easily. May be one of the last Oaks to break bud in the spring, especially the first spring after transplanting.

Mature Size: 70-80' x 40-50'

Hardiness Zone: 6 thru 8

Outstanding Characteristics: Fast growing broadleaf oak with red/orange fall color. ย Fibrous root system, transplants easily.

Notes: Thin bark susceptible to sun scald, protect with shade cloth when staging for summer installation. We recommend a systemic pesticide the first year after transplanting to control borers.

Mature Size: 70-80' x 40-50'

Hardiness Zone: 6 thru 9

Outstanding Characteristics: Fine textured vigorous Oak with yellow fall color. Small leaves help minimize fall leaf litter.

Notes: Outstanding street tree that tolerates drought and the urban environment. Thin bark susceptible to sun scald, protect with shade cloth when staging for installation.

Mature Size: 40-50' x 20-25'

Hardiness Zone: 4 thru 9

Outstanding Characteristics: Upright tree with columnar structure. Tolerates a wide range of conditions. Dark green leaves turn yellow with some orange in fall, clean foliage thoughout the summer. Useful for narrow spaces and screening.

Mature Size: 70-80' x 40-50'

Hardiness Zone: 5 thru 9

Outstanding Characteristics: Large broadleaf oak with red to burgundy fall color. Slower in growth than the other oaks we grow, but better fall color. Tolerant of alkaline soils.

Notes: Shumard has a coarse root system shich can make it more difficult to transplant, dormant transplant only.

Mature Size: 35-40' x 20-25'

Hardiness Zone: 8 thru 9

Outstanding Characteristics: Evergreen shade tree native to the southern United States. Tolerates many soil types and conditions.

Mature Size: 50-100' x 20-40'

Hardiness Zone: 4 thru 9

Outstanding Characteristics: Tough, vigorous, native tree. Tolerates wet to dry conditions, poor soil, and urban challenges. ย Fine texture foliage is easy to maintain after leaf drop in the fall.

Notes: Typically the ratio of caliper to overall height is higher than other shade trees.

Mature Size: 55' x 20'

Hardiness Zone: 5 thru 9

Outstanding Characteristics: We have observed this clonal Bald Cypress to be more consistent in the field than the seedling, with a more upright, refined growth habit'

Notes: Typically the ratio of caliper to overall height is higher than other shade trees.

Mature Size: 60-70' x 30-40'

Hardiness Zone: 2 thru 9

Outstanding Characteristics: American Elm selected by Princeton Nurseries in the 1920's for its resistance to Dutch Elm Disease. Vigorous grower with an upright vase shape.

Notes: Excellent street tree

Mature Size: 50-60' x 30-40'

Hardiness Zone: 5 thru 9

Outstanding Characteristics: Clonal Chinese elm by Tree Introductions, Inc, found by Moon's Tree Farm. Bosque® maintains a central leader better than the species, has yellow fall color, and puzzle-like exfoliating bark.

Notes: It is an excellent urban/street tree that is adaptable and drought tolerant. Our favorite Chinese Elm selection

Mature Size: 45' x 15'

Hardiness Zone: 5 thru 8

Outstanding Characteristics: Narrow upright vase shape of this Zelkova lends it to use as a street tree allowing pedestrian and vehicle traffic.