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Great North American Trees for Sunny, Well-Drained Soils in New England

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Hardy native North American trees are important elements in New England gardens. They add depth and character to any garden and not only provide lovely blooms, but also attractive berries, showy fall color, and food for the birds.

Here is a list of native North American trees that thrive in sunny, well-drained conditions.

Great North American Trees for Sunny, Well-Drained Soils in New England

Acer rubrum, Red Maple, Scarlet Maple, Swamp Maple, Canadian Maple, Tree with fall color, Fall color, Red Leaves, Red Autumn Leaves, Attractive bark Tree

Acer rubrum (Red Maple)

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Acer rubrum, Red Maple, Scarlet Maple, Swamp Maple, Canadian Maple, Tree with fall color, Fall color, Red Leaves, Red Autumn Leaves, Attractive bark Tree

Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple)

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Betula pendula, Silver Birch, Bed Wen, Birk Tree, Common Birch, European White Birch, Lady Birch, Lady of the Woods, Warty Birch, Weeping Birch, Tree with fall color, Fall color, Attractive bark Tree, white Birch,

Carpinus caroliniana (American Hornbeam)

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Chionanthus virginicus, Fringe Tree, Fragrant tree, White flowers, Fragrant flowers, berries, black berries Award - General

Chionanthus virginicus (Fringe Tree)

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Viburnum Lentago, Nannyberry, Sheepberry, Sweet Viburnum, Fragrant Shrub, Shrub with fall color, fall color, shrub with berries

Cladrastis kentukea (Yellowwood)

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Fagus grandifolia, American Beech, Purple Beech, White Beech, Red Beech, Ridge Beech, Beechnut Tree, Deciduous Tree, Fall Color

Fraxinus americana (White Ash)

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Fagus grandifolia, American Beech, Purple Beech, White Beech, Red Beech, Ridge Beech, Beechnut Tree, Deciduous Tree, Fall Color

Fraxinus pennsylvanica (Green Ash)

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Viburnum Lentago, Nannyberry, Sheepberry, Sweet Viburnum, Fragrant Shrub, Shrub with fall color, fall color, shrub with berries

Gymnocladus dioica (Kentucky Coffeetree)

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Hamamelis virginiana, Virginian Witch Hazel, American Witch Hazel, Snapping Hazel Nut, Spotted Alder, Winter Bloom, Yellow Flowers, Yellow Witch Hazel,

Hamamelis virginiana (Virginian Witch Hazel)

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Ilex x Meserveae 'Blue Princess', Blue Holly 'Blue Princess', red berries, evergreen shrub, Aquifoliaceae, Berry, holly, Ilex, winter shrub

Ilex opaca (American Holly)

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Juniperus communis 'Repanda', Common Juniper 'Repanda', Juniper 'Repanda', Evergreen Shrub, Evergreen Tree

Juniperus communis (Common Juniper)

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Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii', Creeping Juniper 'Wiltonii', Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Rug', Creeping Juniper 'Blue Rug', Evergreen Shrub, Evergreen Tree

Juniperus horizontalis (Creeping Juniper)

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Juniperus communis 'Hibernica', Common Juniper 'Hibernica', Juniper 'Hibernica', Irish Juniper, Juniperus communis var. hemisphera 'Hibernica', Evergreen Shrub, Evergreen Tree

Juniperus virginiana (Eastern Red Cedar)

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Fagus grandifolia, American Beech, Purple Beech, White Beech, Red Beech, Ridge Beech, Beechnut Tree, Deciduous Tree, Fall Color

Liquidambar styraciflua (Sweet Gum)

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Fagus grandifolia, American Beech, Purple Beech, White Beech, Red Beech, Ridge Beech, Beechnut Tree, Deciduous Tree, Fall Color Royal Horticultural Society - Award of Garden Merit

Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip Tree)

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Fagus grandifolia, American Beech, Purple Beech, White Beech, Red Beech, Ridge Beech, Beechnut Tree, Deciduous Tree, Fall Color

Magnolia acuminata (Cucumber Tree)

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Magnolia virginiana, Sweet Bay Magnolia, Sweetbay, Sweetbay Magnolia, Southern Sweetbay, Swampbay, Swamp Magnolia, Sweet Magnolia, Small Magnolia, Laurel Magnolia, White Bay, White Laurel, Swamp Laurel, Beaver Tree, White magnolia, White flowers, Fragrant tree, semi-evergreen tree, evergreen tree

Magnolia virginiana (Sweet Bay Magnolia)

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Betula pendula, Silver Birch, Bed Wen, Birk Tree, Common Birch, European White Birch, Lady Birch, Lady of the Woods, Warty Birch, Weeping Birch, Tree with fall color, Fall color, Attractive bark Tree, white Birch,

Ostrya virginiana (American Hop Hornbeam)

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Quercus robur, English Oak, Common Oak, Black Oak, French Oak, Pedunculate Oak, Polish Oak, Slavonian Oak, Quercus pedunculata, Tree with fall color, Fall color, Attractive bark Tree

Oxydendrum arboreum (Sourwood)

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Pinus banksiana, Jack Pine, Evergreen Conifer, Evergreen Shrub, Evergreen Tree,

Pinus banksiana (Jack Pine)

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Pinus densiflora, Japanese Red Pine, Evergreen Conifer, Evergreen Shrub, Evergreen Tree,

Pinus resinosa (Red Pine)

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Pinus strobus 'Louie', Eastern White Pine 'Louie', Weymouth Pine 'Louie', North American Pumpkin Pine 'Louie', North American White Pine 'Louie', White Pine 'Louie', Evergreen Tree, Evergreen Shrub, Conifer

Pinus strobus (Eastern White Pine)

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Quercus robur, English Oak, Common Oak, Black Oak, French Oak, Pedunculate Oak, Polish Oak, Slavonian Oak, Quercus pedunculata, Tree with fall color, Fall color, Attractive bark Tree

Ptelea trifoliata (Hop Tree)

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Rhus Typhina 'Dissecta', Cut-Leaf Staghorn Sumac, Rhus hirta 'Laciniata', Rhus typhina f. laciniata, Rhus typhina 'Laciniata', Fall color, Shrub

Rhus copallinum (Winged Sumac)

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Rhus Typhina 'Tiger Eyes', Cut-Leaf Staghorn Sumac, Stag's Horn Sumac 'Tiger Eyes', Sumac 'Tiger Eyes' ('Bailtiger'), Rhus Typhina 'Bailtiger'

Rhus typhina (Staghorn Sumac)

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Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd', Smaragd Arborvitae, Thuja occidentalis EMERALD, Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green', Thuja occidentalis 'Emeraude', White Cedar 'Smaragd', Northern White Cedar 'Smaragd', Swamp Cedar 'Smaragd'

Thuja occidentalis (American Arborvitae)

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Fagus grandifolia, American Beech, Purple Beech, White Beech, Red Beech, Ridge Beech, Beechnut Tree, Deciduous Tree, Fall Color

Tilia americana (American Basswood)

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Viburnum Carlesii 'Spice Baby',Korean Spice Viburnum 'Spice Baby', KoreanSpice Viburnum 'Spice Baby', Arrowwood 'Spice Baby', Fragrant Shrub, Shrub with fall color, fall color, shrub with berries, White Flowers, Red berries

Viburnum dentatum (Southern Arrow Wood)

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Viburnum Lentago, Nannyberry, Sheepberry, Sweet Viburnum, Fragrant Shrub, Shrub with fall color, fall color, shrub with berries

Viburnum lentago (Nannyberry)

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Blackhaw, Smooth Blackhaw, Blackhaw Viburnum, Smooth Blackhaw Viburnum, Stagbush, Viburnum bushii, Viburnum prunifolium var. bushii, Viburnum prunifolium var. globosum Award - General

Viburnum prunifolium (Blackhaw)

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Selecting the right shrub can be daunting for New England gardeners. If you are looking for beautiful, low-maintenance and hardy plants that thrive in the New England region, you may want to review the guides below. They will assist you in finding the top performing shrubs that are perfectly suited to your garden.​

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Award-Winning Shrubs for Gardeners in New England

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Great Shrubs for Shady Gardens in New England

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Great Shrubs for Sunny Slopes in New England Gardens

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Great Shrubs with Berries for Winter Interest for New England

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Great Shrubs with Brilliant Fall Color for New England Gardens

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Overlooked Flowering Shrubs for New England Gardens

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Garden Examples

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A Glowing Fall Border with Asters, Dogwood and Grasses

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A Cheerful Border Idea with Monarda, Agastache and Echinacea

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A Spring Border Idea with Lilac, Columbine and Meadow Rue

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A Prairie Style Garden Idea with Echinacea, Veronicastrum and Sedum

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Guide Information

Hardiness 3 - 7
Heat Zones 1 - 3
Plant Type Trees
Exposure Full Sun
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
New England Plant Combination Ideas New England Guides

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.

Guide Information

Hardiness 3 - 7
Heat Zones 1 - 3
Plant Type Trees
Exposure Full Sun
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
New England Plant Combination Ideas New England Guides

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