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Todd Haiman Landscape Design

Todd Haiman Landscape Design Inc. in New York City designs and builds residential gardens and public spaces. 917.940.7885
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Allergy free plants

SMART LANDSCAPING WITH ALLERGY FREE PLANTS

March 17, 2022 in CHOOSING THE RIGHT PLANT

Here are examples of allergenic plants from the least (1) to the most allergenic (10).  The information was obtained from Thomas Leo Ogren's book, The Allergy Fighting Garden.  I highly recommend purchasing a copy if you are interested in a more comprehensive listing. 

1. Acer rubrum 'Autumn Glory' (Red Maple), Cercidiphyllum japonica (Katsura tree)

2. Cedrus atlantica (Atlas cedar), Chaenomeles (Flowering Quince), Yucca

3. Amelanchier (Serviceberry, Shadbush), Liriodendron (Tulip poplar), Carnations, Dianthus, Pieris (Lily-of-the-Vally bush), Picea (Spruce), Tsuga (Hemlock)

4. Redbud, Night-blooming jasmine, Koelreuteria (Golden rain Tree), Magnolia, Metasequoia glyptostroboides (Dawn Redwood)

5. St. John's wort, Daphne odorata (Winter Daphne), Lagerstroemia (Crape Myrtle), Styringa (lilac)

6. Aucuba (male Gold Dust plant), Catalpa, Female Chinese Tallow tree, Liquidambar (Sweetgum), Tilia (Linden)

7. Boxwood, Carpinus (Hornbeam), Ilex (only male Hollies)

8. Chamaecyparis, Leyland Cypress, Eucalyptus, Gymnocladus (only male Kentucky Coffee tree), Populus (only male Aspen, Cottonwood, Poplar), Quercus (Deciduous Oaks), Thuja (Arborvitae)

9. Betula (Birch), Eleagnus (Russian Olive) Juniper

10. Cryptomeria japonica, Brazilian Pepper Tree, Taxus (only male Yew), Salix babylonica (only male Weeping Willow), Morus alba (only males white Mulberry)

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Todd Haiman Landscape Design Inc. in New York City designs and builds residential gardens, roof gardens, terrace gardens, brownstone gardens, large landscapes, vacation properties and public spaces.  

phone: 917.940.7885    email: toddhaiman@gmail.com

We offer custom garden design, project management, budgeting and cost estimating services, scheduling, oversight and installation of these landscapes. Additionally, we support our clients with long term oversight of their landscapes to insure their lasting beauty.

 

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