Owen Brown Fall Shrub Giveaway

Fall into the Season with a tree or shrub! To qualify for a free tree, you must be a property owner in the Owen Brown Association and agree to install the tree on your OB property, soon-after taking possession. Trees should be picked up October 10th at the Owen Brown Community Center

While Supplies Last.

Deadline for registering is August 31, 2026.

* ONLY ONE REQUEST PER ADDRESS PER YEAR*

Pickup October 10th, 9am-Noon @ OBCA

Red Chokeberry- is a deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub native to Eastern North America, known for its attractive flowers, vibrant fall foliage, and edible berries.

Soil Preferences: It thrives in average to medium moisture, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types, including boggy conditions

Light Requirements: The plant prefers full sun to part shade, with the best fruit production occurring in full sun

Bottlebrush Buckeye- a large, deciduous, suckering shrub native to the southeastern United States, prized for its long, white, bottlebrush-like flower clusters and attractive foliage.

Soil Preferences: thriving in moist, well-drained soils that can be acidic or alkaline.

Light Requirements: can grow in full sun, partial shade, or full shade, making it ideal for woodland gardens or understory plantings.

Spice Bush- a native deciduous shrub of eastern North America, valued for its aromatic leaves, early yellow flowers, and ecological importance.

Soil Preference- thrives in moist, well-drained, loamy soil that is rich in organic matter and slightly acidic to neutral in pH.

Light Requriements- Partial shade to full shade, with 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Oakleaf hydrangea- is a deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub native to the southeastern United States, prized for its oak-shaped leaves, large summer flowers, and year-round ornamental appeal.

Soil Preference-thrive in slightly acidic to neutral soil, with an ideal pH range of about 6.0–6.5 for optimal nutrient uptake. Some sources note they can tolerate a broader range of 6.5–8 , and even neutral soils (pH 6.5–7.0) are acceptable. They do not require highly acidic soil like bigleaf hydrangeas, and their flower color (mainly creamy white to pinkish) is less affected by pH

Light Requirements: prefer morning sun and afternoon shade, especially in warmer climates (USDA Zones 7–9), which helps prevent leaf scorch and heat stress while promoting abundant blooms and vibrant fall foliage. In cooler climates (USDA Zones 5–6), they can tolerate full sun for at least 6 hours per day, provided they receive adequate water.