 | Leucothoe axillaris Coast Leucothoe  | Height: 2' - 4' Fall Foliage: Bronze purple-green; | | evergreen | | Width: 4' - 6' Fruit: Insignificant | | Shape: Spreading Soil Condition: Well-drained, fertile, acidic | | Zone: 6 - 8 | | Flower: 1 - 2 1/2" white Native to: Southeastern United States | | Fall Dig Hazard: No | | Description: A low growing broadleaf evergreen shrub. Smooth leathery green | | leaves take on purple-red tones throughout the winter and contrast | | well with deciduous shrubs, rhododendrons and azaleas. | | Applications: Mass, shrub border, shade garden. |
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| Leucothoe fontanesiana Drooping Leucothoe | Height: 3' - 6' Fall Foliage: Bronze purple-green; | | evergreen | | Width: 3' - 6' Fruit: Insignificant | | Shape: Spreading, arching Soil Condition: Well-drained, fertile, acidic | | Zone: 5 - 8 | | Flower: 1- 2 1/2" white Native to: Southeastern United States | | Fall Dig Hazard: No | | Description: A handsome low growing broadleaf evergreen shrub. A soft | | cascading habit make it a choice shrub for the evergreen border. | | Smooth leathery green leaves take on purple red tones throughout | | the winter and contrast well with deciduous shrubs, rhododendrons | | and azaleas. | | Applications: Mass, shrub border, shade garden. |
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| Lindera benzoin Spicebush | Height: 6' - 10' Fall Foliage: Bright yellow | | Width: 6' - 10' Fruit: Scarlet oval drupe (females | | only) | | Shape: Rounded Soil Condition: Moist, well-drained | | Zone: 4 - 9 | | Flower: Small yellow Native to: Eastern North America | | Fall Dig Hazard: No | | Description: Small yellow flowers bloom in spring before the leaves emerge. | | Females exhibit glossy red fruits. Most exquisite is the spicy | | fragrance released from any part of the plant when crushed. Nice | | leaf shape and a reliable bright yellow fall color. | | Applications: Shrub border, naturalized areas. |
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| Liquidambar styraciflua Sweet Gum | 
| | Height: 60' - 70' Fall Foliage: Brilliant mix of red, orange, yellow, purple | | Width: 40' - 50' Fruit: Green to brown spiky | | pendulous "gumballs" | | Shape: Pyramidal to oval Soil Condition: Wet, well-drained | | Zone: 6 - 9 | | Flower: Inconspicuous Native to: Eastern United States | | Fall Dig Hazard: Yes | | Description: This native shade tree offers four season appeal. | | Glossy green star-shaped leaves in summer change to a powerful array of | | reds, yellows, purples and oranges in fall. Winged twigs and corky | | bark and pyramidal shape, create a memorable site in the winter landscape. | | Applications: Specimen, mass. |
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| Liquidambar styraciflua 'Moraine' Sweet Gum 'Moraine' | Height: 50' - 60' Fall Foliage: Red-purple | | Width: 40' - 50' Fruit: Green to brown spiky | | pendulous capsule | | Shape: Pyramidal to oval Soil Condition: Wet, well-drained | | Zone: 5 - 9 | | Flower: Inconspicuous Native to: Eastern United States | | Fall Dig Hazard: Yes | | Description: A more uniform and vigorous cultivar noted for its cold hardiness. | | Glossy green star-shaped foliage holds a dark color throughout | | the summer and gradually changes to a brilliant purple-red. | | Applications: Specimen, mass. |
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| Liquidambar styraciflua 'Rotundiloba' Sweet Gum 'Rotundiloba' |
| | Height: 50' - 60' Fall Foliage: Rich mix of orange yellow | | purple red | | Width: 40' - 50' Fruit: Seedless | | Shape: Pyramidal to oval Soil Condition: Wet, well-drained | | Zone: 6 - 9 | | Flower: Inconspicuous Native to: Eastern United States | | Fall Dig Hazard: Yes | | Description: This distinctive sweet gum exhibits round lobed leaves and is the | | sole known cultivar that does not set fruit. Exhibits a rich blaze of | | red, orange and purple fall color. | | Applications: Specimen, mass. |
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| Liriodendron tulipifera Tuliptree |
| | Height: 70' - 90' Fall Foliage: Golden yellow | | Width: 35' - 50' Fruit: Clustered tan samaras | | Shape: Pyramidal to oval Soil Condition: Well-drained, fertile | | Zone: 4 - 9 | | Flower: Green-yellow with orange Native to: Eastern United States | | center | | Fall Dig Hazard: Yes | | Description: This towering shade tree is named for the tulip-like flowers born in May | | and June. The pillar-like trunks easily distinguish this | | eastern native from other trees. A fast growing, drought tolerant and | | majestic tree. | | | | Applications: Specimen, parks. |
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| Liriodendron tulipifera Columnar Tuliptree 'Fastigiatum' |
| | Height: 50' - 70' Fall Foliage: Yellow | | Width: 15' - 20' Fruit: Clustered tan samaras | | Shape: Columnar Soil Condition: Well-drained, fertile | | Zone: 4 - 9 | | Flower: Green-yellow flowers with Native to: Eastern United States | | orange center | | Fall Dig Hazard: Yes | | Description: A columnar selection of the native tulip tree. Tight branch angles | | provide the strength needed to prevent falling branches, making it more | | structurally sound than the species. Mature plants become slightly | | wider at the base. Drought tolerant. | | Applications: Specimen, street tree, parks. |
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