Below are 16 plant varieties and the planting information for each zone.
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Cornus kousa var. chinensis – Kousa Dogwood
Small, deciduous tree noted for its white flowers in late spring and large bright red fruit in fall
Has good red fall color
More disease resistant and drought tolerant than native Florida Dogwood
Plant in organic, rich, moist but well-drained soil
Plant in full sun to partial shade
Prune after flowering in spring; fertilize in late spring
Height: 20-30 feet; Width: 20-30 feet
Hardy in USDA zones (4)5-8:
Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; may not be hardy in zone 4a but survive in protected areas of zone 4b.
Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade.
Zone 7: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.
Zone 8: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to partial shade with protection from hot afternoon sun; provide supplemental water during dry spells.
Eastern redbud
Cercis canadensis – Eastern Redbud
Small, deciduous tree noted for its purple/pink flowers in early spring before the leaves
Has decorative bean-like seed pods fall through winter
Drought tolerant once established
Tolerant of poor and alkaline soil
Plant in full sun to light shade
Prune after flowering in spring; fertilize in late spring
Height: 15-20 feet; Width: 15 feet
Hardy in USDA zones 4-9:
Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun to light shade; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade.
Zone 7: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.
Zone 8: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.
Zone 9: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.
Viburnum carlesii – Korean Spice Viburnum
Deciduous shrub noted for its pinkish-white fragrant flowers in mid spring and red to black fruit in fall
Reddish fall color
Plant in rich, moisture-retentive, slightly acidic soil; water during dry periods in growing season
Plant in full sun to partial shade
Prune after flowering in spring; fertilize in late spring
Height: 6 feet; Width: 6 feet
Hardy in USDA zones 4-7:
Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun to light shade; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade.
Zone 7: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to partial shade.
Gardening by Zip Code If you're looking to start a gardening project but don't know your gardening zone—visit the National Gardening Associations's USDA Hardiness Zone Finder. Enter your Zip Code to identify the proper zone.
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