Trees
Shade trees, ornamental trees, and flowering trees common in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Browse 95 entries in our identification guide.
50-60(80) ft
Zelkova serrata
Identify 50-60(80) ft (Zelkova serrata) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Bald Cypress
Taxodium distichum
Identify Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Bald Cypress Taxodium distichum
Deciduous conifer
Identify Bald Cypress Taxodium distichum (Deciduous conifer) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Beech
Fagus grandifolia
Identify Beech (Fagus grandifolia) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Betula
Betula nigra
Identify Betula (Betula nigra) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Bradford Pear
Pyrus calleryana ‘Bradford’
Identify Bradford Pear (Pyrus calleryana ‘Bradford’) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Canadian Hemlock
Tsuga canadensis
Identify Canadian Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Cape Jasmine
Gardenia jasminoides
Identify Cape Jasmine (Gardenia jasminoides) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Carolina Cherry Laurel
Prunus caroliniana
Identify Carolina Cherry Laurel (Prunus caroliniana) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Chinese Elm (Lacebark Elm)
Ulmus parvifolia
Identify Chinese Elm (Lacebark Elm) (Ulmus parvifolia) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Cleyera
Ternstroemia japonica
Identify Cleyera (Ternstroemia japonica) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Cornus
Cornus kousa
Identify Cornus (Cornus kousa) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Cornus
Cornus florida
Identify Cornus (Cornus florida) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Crabapple (apple)
Malus spp.
Identify Crabapple (apple) (Malus spp.) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica
Identify Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Creeping Fig
Ficus pumila
Identify Creeping Fig (Ficus pumila) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Dawn Redwood
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Identify Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Deodar cedar
Cedrus deodara
Identify Deodar cedar (Cedrus deodara) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Dogwood
Cornus florida
Identify Dogwood (Cornus florida) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Eastern White Pine
Pinus strobus
Identify Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
English Laurel (Cherry Laurel)
Prunus laurocerasus
Identify English Laurel (Cherry Laurel) (Prunus laurocerasus) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Fatshedera
Farshedera lizei
Identify Fatshedera (Farshedera lizei) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Fatsia
Fatsia japonica
Identify Fatsia (Fatsia japonica) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Fig
Ficus carica
Identify Fig (Ficus carica) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Florida Agarista (Leucothoe)
Agarista populifolia
Identify Florida Agarista (Leucothoe) (Agarista populifolia) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Florida Anise-tree
Illicum floridanum
Identify Florida Anise-tree (Illicum floridanum) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Flowering
Flowering crabapple Malus spp.
Identify Flowering (Flowering crabapple Malus spp.) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Flowering Quince
Chaenomeles speciosa
Identify Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles speciosa) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Fraxinus
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
Identify Fraxinus (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Fringe Tree
Chionanthus virginicus
Identify Fringe Tree (Chionanthus virginicus) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
FRINGE TREE Chionanthus virginicus
Deciduous, large shrub or small tree
Identify FRINGE TREE Chionanthus virginicus (Deciduous, large shrub or small tree) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Ginkgo (Maidenhair tree)
Ginkgo biloba
Identify Ginkgo (Maidenhair tree) (Ginkgo biloba) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Golden Rain Tree
Koelreuteria paniculata
Identify Golden Rain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Holly Fern
Cyrtomium falcatum
Identify Holly Fern (Cyrtomium falcatum) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Indian Hawthorn
Raphiolepis umbellata
Identify Indian Hawthorn (Raphiolepis umbellata) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Japanese Aucuba
Aucuba japonica
Identify Japanese Aucuba (Aucuba japonica) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Japanese Black Pine
Pinus thunbergiana
Identify Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergiana) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Japanese Cryptomeria
Cryptomeria japonica
Identify Japanese Cryptomeria (Cryptomeria japonica) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Japanese Flowering Cherry
Prunus serrulata
Identify Japanese Flowering Cherry (Prunus serrulata) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum
Identify Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Japanese Pittosporum
Pittosporum tobira
Identify Japanese Pittosporum (Pittosporum tobira) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Japanese Stewartia Stewartia pseudocamellia
Deciduous tree
Identify Japanese Stewartia Stewartia pseudocamellia (Deciduous tree) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Japanese Zelkova
Zelkova serrata
Identify Japanese Zelkova (Zelkova serrata) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Koelreuteria
Koelreuteria paniculata
Identify Koelreuteria (Koelreuteria paniculata) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Kousa Dogwood
Cornus kousa
Identify Kousa Dogwood (Cornus kousa) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Leyland Cypress
Cupressocyparis leylandii
Identify Leyland Cypress (Cupressocyparis leylandii) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Live Oak
Quercus virginiana
Identify Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Loblolly Pine
Pinus taeda
Identify Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Loquat
Eriobotrya japonica
Identify Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Loropetalum (Fringe Flower)
Loropetalum chinense
Identify Loropetalum (Fringe Flower) (Loropetalum chinense) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia
Identify Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Oleander
Nerium oleander
Identify Oleander (Nerium oleander) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Oriental Arborvitae
Thuja orientalis
Identify Oriental Arborvitae (Thuja orientalis) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Pin Oak
Quercus palustris
Identify Pin Oak (Quercus palustris) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Plum yew
Cephalotaxus harringtonia
Identify Plum yew (Cephalotaxus harringtonia) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Podocarpus (Southern Yew)
Podocarpus macrophyllus
Identify Podocarpus (Southern Yew) (Podocarpus macrophyllus) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Red Buckeye
Aesculus pavia
Identify Red Buckeye (Aesculus pavia) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Red Maple
Acer rubrum
Identify Red Maple (Acer rubrum) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Redbud
Cercis canadensis
Identify Redbud (Cercis canadensis) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
River Birch
Betula nigra
Identify River Birch (Betula nigra) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Sago Palm
Cycas revoluta
Identify Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Saucer Magnolia
Magnolia soulangiana
Identify Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia soulangiana) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Saucer Magnolia Magnolia × soulangiana
Deciduous tree/shrub
Identify Saucer Magnolia Magnolia × soulangiana (Deciduous tree/shrub) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Scarlet Firethorn
Pyracantha coccinea
Identify Scarlet Firethorn (Pyracantha coccinea) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Scotch Broom
Cytisus scoparius
Identify Scotch Broom (Cytisus scoparius) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Silver Maple
Acer saccharinum
Identify Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Small Anise-tree
Illicium parviflorum
Identify Small Anise-tree (Illicium parviflorum) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Smoke Tree
Cotinus coggygria
Identify Smoke Tree (Cotinus coggygria) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Sourwood (Sorrel Tree)
Oxydendrum arboreum
Identify Sourwood (Sorrel Tree) (Oxydendrum arboreum) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Southern Magnolia Magnolia grandiflora
Native to the US- Evergreen Tree
Identify Southern Magnolia Magnolia grandiflora (Native to the US- Evergreen Tree) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Southern Magnolia Magnolia grandiflora
Evergreen tree
Identify Southern Magnolia Magnolia grandiflora (Evergreen tree) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Southern Magnolia (Bull Bay)
Magnolia grandiflora
Identify Southern Magnolia (Bull Bay) (Magnolia grandiflora) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Southern Red Oak
Quercus falcata
Identify Southern Red Oak (Quercus falcata) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Staghorn Sumac
Rhus typhina
Identify Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Star Magnolia
Magnolia stellata
Identify Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Star Magnolia Magnolia stellata
Deciduous shrub/tree
Identify Star Magnolia Magnolia stellata (Deciduous shrub/tree) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Sugar Maple
Acer saccharum
Identify Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Sweet Bay Magnolia
Magnolia virginiana
Identify Sweet Bay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Sweet Gum
Liquidambar styraciflua
Identify Sweet Gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Sweet Shrub
Calycanthus floridus
Identify Sweet Shrub (Calycanthus floridus) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Sycamore (American Planetree)
Platanus occidentalis
Identify Sycamore (American Planetree) (Platanus occidentalis) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Thorny Elaeagnus
Elaeagnus pungens
Identify Thorny Elaeagnus (Elaeagnus pungens) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Tilia
Tilia cordata
Identify Tilia (Tilia cordata) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Trident Maple
Acer buergerianum
Identify Trident Maple (Acer buergerianum) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Ulmus
Ulmus parvifolia
Identify Ulmus (Ulmus parvifolia) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Virginia Pine (Scrub Pine)
Pinus virginiana
Identify Virginia Pine (Scrub Pine) (Pinus virginiana) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Vitex (Chaste Tree)
Vitex angus-castus
Identify Vitex (Chaste Tree) (Vitex angus-castus) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Water Oak
Quercus nigra
Identify Water Oak (Quercus nigra) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Wax Myrtle
Myrica cerifera
Identify Wax Myrtle (Myrica cerifera) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Weeping Willow
Salix babylonica
Identify Weeping Willow (Salix babylonica) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
White Oak
Quercus alba
Identify White Oak (Quercus alba) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Willow Oak
Quercus phellos
Identify Willow Oak (Quercus phellos) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Windmill Palm
Trachycarpus fortunei
Identify Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus fortunei) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Winter Jasmine
Jasminum nudiflorum
Identify Winter Jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
Yellow Poplar (Tulip Tree)
Liriodendron tulipifera
Identify Yellow Poplar (Tulip Tree) (Liriodendron tulipifera) in Middle Tennessee. Plant identification guide from Mr. Lawn Care.
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