15 Native Trees to Plant in September Native species = low maintenance, adapted to local climates, wildlife-friendly. 1. Eastern Redbud Cercis canadensis Zones 59 2030 Sunpart shade Early spring magenta blooms, heart-shaped leaves, pollinator favorite. 2. Magnolia Magnolia virginiana / M. grandiflora Zones 49 1580 Sunpart shade Waxy, fragrant flowers; evergreen or semi-evergreen; wildlife value. 3. Arborvitae Thuja occidentalis Zones 37 2040 Sunpart shade Cold-hardy evergreen, dense screens, tolerates urban soils. 4. Red Maple Acer rubrum Zones 39 4060 Sunpart shade Brilliant redorange fall foliage, fast-growing shade tree. 5. American Holly Ilex opaca Zones 510 1560 Sunpart shade Evergreen, spiny leaves red berries; needs male female for fruit. 6. Serviceberry Amelanchier spp. Zones 28 1015 Sunpart shade White spring blooms, edible berries, golden fall foliage. 7. Blue Spruce Picea pungens Zones 37 3060 Full sun Conical evergreen, blue needles, drought-tolerant. 8. Smoketree Cotinus obovatus Zones 38 2030 Full sun Plum foliage, pink smoky plumes, vibrant fall color. 9. River Birch Betula nigra Zones 49 3070 Full sun Peeling bark, heat- and pest-tolerant, golden fall leaves. 10. Juniper Juniperus spp. Zones 39 250 Full sun Evergreen with blue berries, tough drought-resistant. 11. Fringetree Chionanthus virginicus Zones 39 1230 Sunpart shade White, strappy flowers bird-friendly berries, adaptable. 12. American Hornbeam Carpinus caroliniana Zones 39 2030 Sunpart shade Smooth sinewy bark, host tree for butterflies, golden fall foliage. 13. Arizona Cypress Hesperocyparis arizonica Zones 711 4060 Full sun Silvery evergreen, heat drought-tolerant, great windbreak. 14. Flowering Dogwood Cornus florida Zones 59 1530 Sunpart shade White spring bracts, red fall fruit, stunning seasonal display. 15. Silverbell Halesia carolina Zones 48 1040 Sunpart shade Bell-shaped white flowers in spring, winged nuts in fall.