5-Gallon Container - $40:
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Betula nigra (River Birch)
$45.00A fast growing birch (up to 3′ per year) with exfoliating cinnamon to brown bark. Needs wet or moist soil. Drought sensitive. Can be single or multi-stemmed. Accepts tight clay soil. Dull yellow fall color. Delicate, expanding catkins dispersed gradually by winter winds. Prefers full sun to part shade. Host tree for a variety of moths and butterflies. Deer resistant.
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Nyssa sylvatica (Black Gum)
$45.00Leaves are smooth, waxy, and glossy. Known for its intense fall colors and beautiful silvery bark that is attractive in winter. Needs protection from west winds. Flowers are not showy but are an excellent nectar source for bees. Fruits are attractive to birds and wildlife. Full sun to part shade. Medium to wet soil. Female tree needs a male tree nearby to set fruit. Deer resistant.