A Warm Welcome to the City of Gainesville Residents on This Arbor Day Tree Giveaway! 🌱
Thank you for celebrating Arbor Day with us and for adopting these wonderful trees and plants, all locally grown at Flowing Well Tree Farm. Your selections—including Pawpaw, American Persimmon, Elderberry, Native Dwarf Mulberry, Florida Gold Plum, Sunmist Nectarine, Florida Crest Nectarine, Fig ‘Celeste,’ American Hawthorn, Carolina Willow, Flame Azalea, Wax Myrtle, Spruce Pine, Southern Red Cedar, Sweet Bay Magnolia, Southern Magnolia grown from seed, D.D. Blanchard Magnolia and Firebush—will bring lasting beauty, wildlife value, and productivity to your landscape.
Pawpaw (Asimina triloba)
Mature Height: 15–30 ft
Sun Exposure: Partial sun when young; full sun once established.
Planting & Digging: Choose a protected site with rich, well-drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide and the same depth as the root ball. Plant at the original soil level.
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during the first two years. Water during dry periods.
Fertilizer: Apply a light, balanced fertilizer in early spring after the first year.
Pruning: Minimal pruning; remove dead or crossing branches in winter.
How to Help It Thrive: Provide wind protection when young and maintain consistent moisture.
American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial sun.
Planting & Digging: Plant in a sunny, well-drained location with room to grow. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball.
Watering: Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once mature.
Fertilizer: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring if soil is poor.
Pruning: Prune lightly in late winter to shape and remove damaged limbs.
How to Help It Thrive: Full sun and patience—slow to establish but long-lived.
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Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis)
Mature Height: 6–12 ft
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial sun.
Planting & Digging: Prefers moist soil and low areas. Dig a wide hole and plant at container depth.
Watering: Water frequently during the first year; enjoys consistent moisture.
Fertilizer: Compost or light fertilizer in spring.
Pruning: Cut back older canes in late winter.
How to Help It Thrive: Mulch well and allow for air circulation.
Dwarf Mulberry (Morus sp.)Â
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Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Planting & Digging: Choose a sunny site with good drainage. Dig hole twice as wide as root ball.
Watering: Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once mature.
Fertilizer: Usually not required.
Pruning: Prune in winter to shape and control size.
How to Help It Thrive: Minimal care and open sun exposure.
Florida Gold Plum (Prunus umbellata)
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Planting & Digging: Plant in a sunny, well-drained location. Dig wide planting hole.
Watering: Moderate watering during establishment.
Fertilizer: Apply fruit tree fertilizer in early spring.
Pruning: Prune after fruiting or in late winter.
How to Help It Thrive: Full sun and seasonal pruning.
 
Sunmist Nectarine (Prunus persica var. nucipersica)
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Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Planting & Digging: Requires excellent drainage. Dig hole twice as wide as root ball.
Watering: Regular watering during establishment and fruit development.
Fertilizer: Fruit tree fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer.
Pruning: Annual pruning in winter.
How to Help It Thrive: Full sun, airflow, and consistent pruning.
Florida Crest Nectarine (Prunus persica ‘Florida Crest’)Â
Mature Height: 12–15 ft
Sun Exposure: Full sun; requires at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily for fruiting.
Planting & Digging: Choose a sunny site with excellent drainage. Dig a hole twice as wide and the same depth as the root ball. Plant at the same depth as grown in the container.
Watering: Water regularly during the first year and consistently during flowering and fruit development. Avoid waterlogged soil.
Fertilizer: Apply a fruit tree fertilizer in early spring and again in early summer, following label rates.
Pruning: Prune annually in late winter to maintain an open center and encourage fruit production.
How to Help It Thrive: Full sun, good airflow, proper pruning, and consistent watering during fruiting will ensure healthy growth and quality nectarines.
 
Fig ‘Celeste’ (Ficus carica ‘Celeste’)
American Hawthorn (Crataegus viridis)Â
Carolina Willow (Salix caroliniana)
Mature Height: 30–40 ft
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Planting & Digging: Ideal for wet or low-lying areas.
Watering: Thrives in consistently moist to wet soil.
Fertilizer: Not usually required.
Pruning: Prune lightly to shape.
How to Help It Thrive: Access to moisture and space.
Flame Azalea (Rhododendron calendulaceum)
Mature Height: 8–15 ft
Sun Exposure: Partial sun.
Planting & Digging: Acidic, well-drained soil with morning sun.
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist.
Fertilizer: Acid-loving plant fertilizer.
Pruning: Prune lightly after flowering.
How to Help It Thrive: Mulch and avoid afternoon heat.
Wax Myrtle (Morella cerifera)Â
Spruce Pine (Pinus glabra)Â
Southern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)Â
Sweet Bay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana)Â
Southern Magnolia – From Seed (Magnolia grandiflora)Â
Planting & Digging: Plant with room for mature size.
D.D. Blanchard Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora ‘D.D. Blanchard’)Â
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Pruning: Minimal pruning needed.
How to Help It Thrive: Mulch, water early, and avoid compacted soil.
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