Top Trees to plant in Virginia
We all don't have a green thumb, but these trees are the top low maintenance beautiful trees to plant in Virginia's hot climate. Full sun is fine with these trees with partial shade from time to time.
Flowering Cherry (Prunus serrulata)
The flowering cherry typically grows to a height of 15-20 feet, with a spread of 12-15 feet. It enjoys full sun, and lots of water. Prune as needed and we can shape this, plant this and maintain it.
The Crape Myrtle
This shrub typically grows 6-12 feet tall and wide, with a dense, rounded form. It has glossy, dark green leaves that turn yellow, red, or purple in the fall. It's known for its clusters of bright pink flowers that appear in late spring or early summer and last for several weeks. The Dynamite Crape Myrtle is tolerant of a variety of soil types and prefers full sun, making it an ideal plant for use in landscape beds, foundation plantings, or as a specimen plant.
Higan Cherry (Prunus subhirtella var. autumnalis)
This beautiful small deciduous tree grows to a height of 10-15 feet, with a spreading canopy of 20-30 feet. Enjoy oval-shaped, dark green, and glossy, with sharply serrated edges for leaves. They come in white or pink and appear in clusters of 2-5 blossoms. Enjoy the black cherry fruit, which ripens in late summer or early autumn. The wood of the Higan Cherry is prized for its beautiful grain and hardness, making it a sought-after material for woodworking.
White Dogwood
Watch beautiful white blossoms appear in spring from late March to May, surrounding small central flowers. These bracts are often mistaken for petals. The tree grows in a rounded, umbrella-like shape, reaching 15–25 feet in height with a similar spread, and grows at a slow to moderate rate of 1–2 feet per year.
Forest Pansy Redbud
Growth Rate: Moderate, Can be Rapid
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil Type: Average, Medium Moisture, Well-drained
Soil pH: Adaptable
Eastern Redbud
The best time to plant Redbud is early spring, and getting at least four hours of direct sun a day makes their life easier. They like acidic, well-drained, and clay soil.