McKownville Improvement Association
- 2026 McKownville Tree Planting Program

The Association is sponsoring a tree planting opportunity this year:
 - orders and payment must be received before 1st August 2026; trees will be delivered for planting in mid-October.
Five tree species are available to order; three suitable for height-restricted sites under utility lines, and two for unrestricted sites.
All are native cultivars. All trees will be supplied bare root, and will be at least 1 1/4” caliper and 5’-8’ tall.

For order details and prices, see the Tree order flyer [pdf].

Use the links to the Cornell website (or click on a picture) to see photos of these trees

Trees under 30' high at maturity
serviceberry flowering
Amelanchier laevis 'Cumulus' - Serviceberry
https://woodyplants.cals.cornell.edu/plant/346
https://woodyplants.cals.cornell.edu/cultivar/2021 (info; no picture)


A small tree with four seasons of beauty and functionality. Delicate white blooms, edible summer fruit and yellow to red fall color.
25’H x 15’W. Pine Bush recommended planting.

hawthorn 'Winter King'
Crataegus viridis 'Winter King' - Hawthorn
https://woodyplants.cals.cornell.edu/plant/78



a mid-sized ornamental tree with delicate blooms of white flowers, purple and scarlet fall color and followed by small red fruits.
Disease resistant. 25’H x 20’W.

malus flowering white
Malus spp. 'Harvest Gold' - Crabapple
https://woodyplants.cals.cornell.edu/plant/345 
https://woodyplants.cals.cornell.edu/cultivar/11367 (information/picture of the 'Harvest Gold' cultivar)


A beautiful crabapple with four seasons of appeal. White flowers with a hint of pink followed by glossy dark green leaves,
tiny yellow fruit last through the winter until eaten by birds. Highly disease resistant. 30’H x 15’W.

Trees over 30' high at maturity (Do not plant under or near power lines)
Both have deep tap roots, and need more water while getting established. They will not disrupt sidewalks.
black gum fall colour
Nyssa sylvatica 'Afterburner' - Black Gum
https://woodyplants.cals.cornell.edu/plant/158
https://woodyplants.cals.cornell.edu/cultivar/11417 (info on cultivar; no picture)


Prized for it’s fiery scarlet fall color and uniform branch structure. Grows 1’-2’ a year. 35’H x 20’W.

scalet oak fall color
Quercus coccinea - Scarlet Oak
https://woodyplants.cals.cornell.edu/plant/204



Stunning fall color. Large tree with a high canopy.  80’H x 50’W. Pine Bush recommended planting.

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