This selection has excellent Dutch elm disease resistance with a form resembling the American elm. A 20 year old tree at the Morton Arboretum is 40′ in height with approximately a 30′ spread. The beautiful glossy, dark green foliage turns golden yellow in the fall. Selected and introduced by Morton Arboretum and Chicagoland Grows®.

Highly rated for disease resistance, this crab has carmine buds that open to single pink blooms. In spring, new foliage emerges green with a red tint, retaining a very slight tinge when mature. Fall color is a beautiful orange-red, topped by persistent carmine-red fruit.

Highly rated for both aesthetics and disease resistance by the International Ornamental Crabtree Society. Dark carmine buds are evident for weeks before opening into large pink-edged white blossoms. The slender, upright form lends itself well to home gardens where space is at a premium. Abundant, persistent, orange-red fruit adds fall and winter interest. Requires virtually no pruning nor chemical controls for the common crabapple diseases. Introduced by the U.S. National Arboretum. 2002 Gold Medal Plant® Award winner.

This small, multi-stemmed tree blooms in early spring with white flower clusters, followed by edible, purplish-blue fruit later in the season. This tree is perfect for naturalistic plantings, especially when mixed with evergreens, to attract birds and wildlife all year round.

This small, multi-stemmed tree blooms in early spring with white flower clusters, followed by edible, purplish-blue fruit later in the season. This tree is perfect for naturalistic plantings, especially when mixed with evergreens, to attract birds and wildlife all year round.

An American native, this magnificent large tree is to be used in large yards, parks, golf courses, etc. It can easily reach a mature height of up to 50-70′ and even larger and forms a large rounded canopy. In spring, it flowers as the leaves emerge, and in autumn it sports a lovely golden bronze color.

This rapid growing tree has fragrant yellow flowers and large, dense foliage that provides excellent shade. Although it will grow in dry heavier soils, it prefers deep moist soils.

This small tree or large shrub is hardy, drought resistant, and excellent for wildlife plantings. White flowers bloom before the foliage, and are followed by edible reddish-yellow fruits and yellow autumn color. This is a suitable pollinator for our fruiting plums.

This McKay Nursery introduction was selected for its uniform branching habit and upright narrow form. This is an excellent nursery tree and makes up well as a young B&B tree. Use it in the landscape for boulevards and smaller yards where space is at a premium, but shade is required. The distinctive bark is silvery gray especially when the plant is immature and is very attractive. American Sentry® is the most resistant linden to Japanese beetle.

American Sweetgum is a medium-sized to large tree with light brown bark tinged with red that is deeply fissured. The foliage is rich dark green and glossy, and in most cases turn brilliant orange, red, and purple in autumn.

This small tree produces white flowers and black fruit usually eaten by birds before fully ripe. The outstanding exfoliating bark is golden brown to dark red with a glistening metallic color for excellent winter effect and landscape interest.

A small tree with white flowers blooming in July and August along with rich green foliage. The shiny amber to copper colored bark peels with age into loose flakes and curls. Prefers loose, well-drained soils.

This tree has a graceful, irregular shape formed by slender spreading branches. Extremely hardy, it is an excellent xeriscape plant, and offers outstanding fall color. Amur Maple does not store well over winter. In order to insure viability of plants, these trees are dug in spring, resulting in a later shipping date than our fall dug trees.

The ‘Ann’ magnolia tree is a member of the Little Girl series from the National Arboretum. ‘Ann’ was selected especially for its late bloom (mid-April to early May) avoiding the hazards of late frost. It has lightly scented red-purple, 7-9″ flowers that emerge from beautifully tapered buds. Best grown in normal garden soil and full sun.

Compact columnar selection of sugar maple with symmetrical growth and dense branching, ideal for limited spaces. Deep green foliage of summer turns an intense array of brilliant orange, red and golden yellow hues. An excellent selection for use as a street tree or in a small urban garden.

This cultivar will grow rapidly the first 7-8 years to form a nicely pyramidal tree that flowers in spring. The attractive wavy foliage has good fall color. This is a great tree for shade, street or accent.

Narrow, upright habit makes this a perfect choice for boulevard planting or a small yard area where a vertical accent is needed. Glossy green foliage transforms to an attractive bright yellow fall color. Prefers moist, well-drained and slightly acidic soils.

This cultivar has a distinct rounded form that distinguishes it from other pears. The most cold hardy of the calleryana cultivars, it has white flowers in spring, dark glossy foliage, and good red fall color.

This hybrid of silver and red maple has experienced phenomenal popularity due to its ascending branch habit, rapid growth rate, drought tolerance when established, ability to grow in most soils, beautiful fall color and form. It was selected as the 1997 Iowa Tree of the year. 2004 Urban Tree of the year, Society of Municipal Arborists. Own root. (C®)

This tremendously popular tree offers white blossoms in spring, followed by showy, sweet purplish-black fruit. Heavily branched, the tree has an interesting spreading branch pattern, and attractive light gray bark. The brilliant fall leaves are quite persistent. Own root.

A male selection of ginkgo with a symmetrical conical form, turning broader with age. A nice yellow fall color. Selected by the Saratoga Horticulture Foundation in CA, introduced in 1955.

Now available in tree form. Fragrant white flowers bloom in May, followed by clusters of large, edible, dark purple-black berries which persist through the season. The leaves are dark, glossy green all season long and put on an incredible fall color show of red and purple. Does well in full sun to part shade and is tolerant of most soil types. Multi-season attributes will highlight any landscape.

This budded seedless selection of white ash is a rapid grower that will tolerate moist conditions. An excellent street and lawn tree, it has glossy foliage that displays handsome deep purple fall color. 1995 Iowa Tree of the Year. Rarely or never fed on by Japanese beetles.

Excellent choice when a fast growing maple is desired. Strong, ascending branches form a dense, rounded crown. Numerous, small red flowers appear before the leaves in early spring, hence the name red maple. Its most outstanding ornamental feature is its stunning orange-red to red fall color. Autumn Radiance® turns about two weeks earlier than October Glory® and Red Sunset®.

This deciduous conifer was named a 2001 Nebraska GreatPlants® Award Winner. It is a distinct, handsome, large tree with fine textured foliage. Adaptable to wet or dry sites, it will not tolerate alkalinity.

Originally selected at the Beijing Botanic Garden by the same individual whose cultivar name it bears, this new tree lilac variety sports primrose yellow bloom trusses and shiny cinnamon colored bark. The blooms also have a wonderful fragrance, which is an added bonus.

Similar in many ways to sugar maple, the black maple is perhaps most noted for its superior heat and drought tolerance. This enables it to be used successfully in climates with hot, dry summers where it will withstand stressful situations better than sugar maple. This is a beautiful specimen shade tree for large areas, with colorful fall foliage that varies from yellow to red.

Also called Black Gum, this is certainly one of our most beautiful native trees. Its habit is broadly pyramidal with picturesque, horizontal branching. Bark is dark brown, nearly black with alligator-like patterns. Lustrous dark green foliage has a consistent, outstanding fall color. Some trees will produce numerous blue-black fruit in autumn, while others only a few or none. Excellent shade or street tree, it’s especially lovely in naturalized areas. Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil in full sun or semi-shade. Missouri Botanical Plant of Merit winner.

Highly prized for its artistic branching and decorative red foliage. Ideal for residential landscapes, this versatile species can be used as an accent, specimen, shrub border or bonsai. Attractive red fruits in late summer and early autumn. Prefers moist, well-drained soil and some shade.

An excellent choice for urban situations, this tree tolerates adverse soils, air pollution, heat, and drought, and shows greater resistance to anthracnose. A rapid growing tree for parks, golf courses and campuses, it has beautiful cream, olive, and brown exfoliating bark. Own root.

The attributes of this slow growing native tree have given rise to many common names. The wood is very hard and heavy (Ironwood) and the handsome blue-gray bark is fluted with long sinewy ridges (Musclewood) that is particularly interesting during the winter. 2006 Plants of Merit®.

Tough native plant that will grow in difficult conditions, good for wildlife. Used mostly as understock for A. negundo cultivars.

In spring, this crab blooms about 7 to 10 days later than oriental crabs, and is covered with fragrant, double pink flowers that give it the appearance of being draped in rosebuds. The large green leaves have a distinct burgundy overcast, while fruit is large and yellow. A Lake County ‘ZAM’ Introduction.

Brandywine’ is cross between A. rubrum October Glory® and A. rubrum ‘Autumn Flame’, and was developed by the U.S. National Arboretum. Only sterile flowers are produced in spring, thus no fruit or undesirable messy seedlings. The long lasting fall color gradually turns from red to brilliant reddish purple. A medium-sized shade tree with an oval crown and significant leafhopper resistance. Although adaptable to a wide range of conditions, prefers a slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil. Excellent for lawn, street, highway and park plantings.

Native from Nova Scotia to Manitoba and south to Pennsylvania and Texas, this beautiful oak has attractive corky bark especially interesting in winter. A great xeriscape plant, it tolerates a wide range of soil types and air pollutants. Voted 2001 Urban Tree of the Year by the Society of Municipal Arborists. GreatPlants® for the Great Plains 2004.

A new cultivar from Earl Cully, selected in Kansas. The fall color is especially nice, with the leaves initially turning a brilliant red and then changing to an intense burgundy. With an excellent symmetrical branching habit, this is a great choice for street plantings and small landscapes. It also exhibits excellent heat and drought tolerance. Own root.

Considered one of the finest of all yellow-flowered magnolias. Abundant 4 to 5-inch rich yellow, double flowers bloom to look spectacular in the spring garden. Blossoms are held upright like butterflies alighting on a branch. Blooms appear in late spring which help to protect them from frosts in cool-spring climates. Pollution tolerant, they make superb specimens in the urban landscape. May perform in zone 4 with winter protection.

This dwarf cultivar has a nice compact form and thick, leathery dark green leaves with an overcast of burgundy. The flowers open from red buds to blooms of fuchsia pink on white, to be followed by rich burgundy fruit. A Lake County ‘ZAM’ introduction, it is disease resistant.

The foliage is the star on this very hardy tree. It emerges green, then turns red as leaves mature, and finally turns red to reddish-purple in fall. Proper soil conditions are necessary for normal growth with this variety. Pay special attention to insure good drainage and aeration.

This improved Canada Red cherry was selected by Bailey Nurseries for its vigorous growth, straight trunk and uniform top. Foliage is a darker red, with a thicker leaf texture than regular Canada Red. Proper soil conditions are necessary for normal growth with this variety. Pay special attention to insure good drainage and aeration.

Highly ornamental tree for smaller spaces. ‘Candymint’ bears profuse amounts of carmine buds that open to bright pink blossoms. The foliage has a purple tinge and darkens to bronze in autumn. The fruits are persistent and ripen to deep purple. The bark is red-orange resembling that of a cherry. Shows good disease resistance.

This bright splash of color will light up any shady area and is just the right shape and size for today’s smaller gardens. Emerges with pink, cream and light green foliage changing into a nice variegate with lots of white. Best suited to shade, shelter this maple from harsh conditions for best performance. Winner of the Award of Merit from the Royal Boskoop Horticultural Society, Netherlands. Budded on Acer campestre.

This tree form ninebark has amazing color. Bright burgundy-red foliage adds color all season long and the new leaves emerge with a glowing yellow-green color. Flowers in spring with creamy-white blossoms. Especially nice with yellow foliage plants.

This is one of the hardier calleryana pears. An ideal street tree, it flowers a bit later and blooms better than ‘Bradford’. Fall color is a nice red-purple. Voted 2005 Urban Tree of the Year by the Society of Municipal Arborists.

Medium-sized flowering tree has multi season interest because of its ornamental, amber-colored, exfoliating bark. In mid-June large, creamy-white, fragrant flowers appear. Shown to be drought and salt tolerant once established. Needs a well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Useful in residential and commercial plantings.

One of the more alkaline tolerant oaks, this handsome tree has large sharp-toothed leaves that are a dark yellow-green above with a white cast to the underside.

A small, suckering tree or large shrub with an oval to rounded crown, ideal for naturalizing. Racemes of white blooms flower in May and are followed by dark purple fruit. Provides food and habitat for wildlife.

Generally free of pests and disease, and resistant to wind damage, this is the most practical columnar tree for northern regions. The attractive dark green foliage changes to a nice yellow in fall. The columnar form is perfect for street use, accents or formal plantings.

This moderate to rapid grower is very adaptable to the extremes of urban conditions, including drought and windy conditions. The bark is corky and rough in texture.

Traditionally not an easy to transplant tree due to its deep taproot, we are now growing this native tree in small containers for better transplanting success. Fast growing, forming an upright oval shape, the green, mitten-shaped foliage has outstanding autumn colors in shades from yellow to deep orange, scarlet and even purple.

This small crab is a uniform grower that seldom requires pruning. It forms a compact rounded head with tiny dark green leaves. Resistant to scab, this cultivar is grafted on a 48″ standard.

Corinthian Linden has an upright, pyramidal habit with limbs evenly spaced around its straight central leader. Narrow habit and lustrous dark green leaves present a neat, formal appearance. Suitable for boulevard planting or a small yard area. Reportedly resistant to Japanese beetle. A Lake County ZAM introduction.

Selected for its excellent drought tolerance, durable dark green foliage and outstanding orange-red fall color. This tree tolerates the heat and humidity of the Midwest, and was selected by the Morton Arboretum.

This thornless tree bears exceptionally large, single bright red flowers with a star-shaped white area in the center of each bloom. Resistant to leaf spot diseases, it provides a second colorful display in fall when covered with glossy red fruit which persists into winter.

The dense foliage of this slow growing shade tree remains an excellent maroon-red all season long. Spring flowers of attractive maroon and yellow are a bonus. This cultivar, known for its straight trunk and well-shaped head, originated as a seedling of ‘Schwedleri’.

The first and only columnar shaped, purple leafed, ornamental plum on the market. Covered with showy white flowers in spring, this is the perfect sized tree for today’s smaller landscapes. This deciduous tree has glossy bronze foliage, which turns maroon green as it ages. Lake County ‘ZAM’ Introduction.

Truly outstanding in foliage and form. Young leaves are finely cut and of the darkest purple-red, and maintain that color throughout the summer. Autumn brings clear reddish purple foliage color. The form is wider than tall, weeping or cascading.

This bud sport of ‘Crimson King’ has an upright branching habit, with leaves closely spaced along the branches for a very dense appearance. Its slow growth makes it ideal for narrow streets and small yards. The spring foliage is a brighter red than ‘Crimson King’.

This small thornless tree has an abundance of single white flowers in spring, followed by equally abundant dark red fruit. Disease resistant, it also has attractive silver gray bark. A Lake County ‘ZAM’ Introduction.

Developed at North Dakota State University, this tree was selected for its narrow, columnar habit. After several years, bark matures to a yellow white. Tolerant of heat, drought, and alkaline soils.

This beautiful deciduous conifer has a pyramidal to conical habit, and fine feathery texture. Once thought to be extinct, it was rediscovered in China in the 1940’s, and then introduced to the world through seeds collected on an Arnold Arboretum expedition.

Discovered as a ‘Schwedleri’ seedling in Canada in 1967, this COPF introduction is similar to Schwedler but has a superior branching habit. A vigorous grower with a strong, straight central leader, it has brilliant red spring foliage that turns to dark green through summer.

Diabolo® has always been popular because of its beautiful reddish-purple foliage but this tree form adds a whole new dimension. The white, exfoliating bark is unforgettable. Plant as an accent. Some pruning will be necessary. Own root.

This ornamental crab blooms early in the season with pink buds that open to fragrant white blooms. The large brilliant crimson fruits ripen in late summer for wonderful jelly with fine flavor and color.

This highly rated disease resistant crab has a nice rounded shape as wide as it is tall. The summer foliage is a glossy, dark green. Abundant, showy, persistent red fruits contrast well against late fall and winter landscapes. 2001 Cary Award Winner.

This floriferous, early flowering cherry from Japan has finely textured leaves, graceful pendulous branches, and double pink flowers. Note: Weeping Higan cherry’s tops are bagged and tied before shipment to prevent breakage during shipment.

Lustrous, dark green, leaf spot resistant foliage and creamy-white, exfoliating bark that ages to cinnamon brown. Makes a beautiful specimen, particularly stunning in the multi-stemmed form where the bark can take center stage. As the name implies, holds up well in heat. Requires full sun and moist, somewhat acidic soil. Reported to have good resistance to bronze birch borer. Introduced by Tree Introductions, Inc.

Grafted onto a standard, this will add height and architectural interest to any border. Very compact and refined, easily shaped by pruning, the design potential of this willow is endless. Delicate, slender branches sway beautifully in a breeze.

A great xeriscape plant, this outstanding Amur Maple was selected by Bailey Nurseries for its bright red fruit and exceptional scarlet fall color. Like our other ginnalas, ‘Embers’ is dug in spring, resulting in a later shipping date for these bareroot trees than our fall dug stock.

Introduced by Bailey Nurseries in 1979, this shade tree was selected by Don Pond for its outstanding branching habit, hardiness, and vigor. The immature foliage displays an attractive red tinge before maturing to glossy deep green leaves with a slightly wavy margin.

Among the most popular Norway cultivars, this tree performs well under challenging urban conditions. A rapid grower, it has ascending branches that result in its nice oval shape, a straight trunk, good branching tendencies, and attractive glossy foliage.

An old favorite now available in a tree form. Makes a great vertical accent with three-season appeal. Creamy white flat-topped flowers in spring are followed by clusters of red berries maturing to black in fall. Disease resistant, glossy green foliage changes to purple-bronze in fall. Developed by the University of Minnesota.

This fine landscape tree is an excellent choice for use as a screen, hedge or an individual specimen. Best in full sun, it also tolerates light shade. The slender olive-brown stems have prominent lenticels. The mature bark is quite handsome, smooth, sinewy and steel gray.

This valuable ornamental tree bears showy orange-red fruits in August through September. It prefers acid soils with good drainage.

Known for its graceful, pendulous branching habit. Generally used as understock for other Betula cultivars.

This stately tree was selected for its strong central leader, dense upright pyramidal shape and attractive foliage. Tolerant of difficult urban conditions such as adverse soils, poor drainage, air pollution, and drought. Like all planetrees, it develops an attractive exfoliating bark, which peels back to expose interior bark in shades of cream to white. Bred to be highly resistant to anthracnose. Introduced by Chicagoland Grows®.

One look is all you’ll need to see that Fall Fiesta® is superior to the sort. The branching is full and symmetrical. Leathery, glossy, deep green leaves are resistant to leaf tatter and leafhopper damage. A rapid grower, easy to transplant and also resistant to sun scald and frost cracks. Outstanding fall color, shows far more oranges and reds than other sugar maples. Prefers a moist yet well-drained soil with a slight acidity for optimum growth.

Firefall™ has an upright-oval form with good branch angles. This selection is male and therefore does not produce nuisance seeds. The foliage is an attractive medium green throughout the summer. Fall color is bright orange to scarlet and develops fairly early. This is a distinct advantage over some existing Freeman maple cultivars that color later and often do not develop much color in northern regions before freezing temperatures cause the foliage to drop. University of Minnesota introduction.

Pink buds open to incredibly full and wonderfully fragrant pale pink flowers in spring. Centennial Blush is a prolific bloomer with flower buds formed at almost every node yielding a fantastic floral display of delicate pink covering the entire plant. Attractive medium green foliage on an interesting branching structure follows in the summer turning yellow to bronze in autumn. Can be grown as a large shrub or a small tree, perfectly suited for small urban gardens.

Gladiator™ is an excellent ornamental tree with a profusion of bright pink flowers followed by small reddish-purple fruit on a stately, upright crown. Glossy bronze-purple leaves look lush all growing season long. Ideal ornamental tree for space-challenged sites including under power lines, as a small, boulevard tree or planted in a row for a screen. High disease resistance. Open pollinated seedling selection of Royalty.

Discovered in western Ohio, this sport of hedge maple has leaves that are more deeply lobed than the species, similar to an Acer griseum. It was selected for its cold tolerance, after an exceptionally cold winter, and was not affected by frost cracking, which can adversely affect the species. An adaptable tree which will tolerate dry soils and severe pruning.

A distinct improvement over the species with straighter branching and more evenly sized. Foliage is more substantial and darker green. Excellent red fall color. Northern pin oaks prefer to grow in full sun with deep, well-drained soil. Discovered at Bailey Nurseries.

Discovered in 1997 at our container tree farm by one of our employees, Kevin Johnston. This freemanii cultivar was selected because of its superior habit and fall color. Matador™ has a deeper red fall color than Autumn Blaze® and colors more consistently than Sienna Glen®. An adaptable tree with an upright, symmetrical form. Gains its fall color a bit later than other cultivars and holds its leaves longer. Excellent choice for lawn, street or park.

A seedling found at Beverly Nursery in Indiana. Naturally weeping form, similar to ‘Louisa’ and burgundy-green foliage much like ‘Prairifire’. Pink flowers cover the pendulous branches each spring on this graceful small tree. Attractive dark red fruit.

From Bailey Nurseries and First Editions®, selected in northern Minnesota by Terry Schwartz of Bailey Nurseries. A full, upright maple that turns a consistent deep crimson each fall, a full two weeks earlier than other rubrum maples. A brilliant show of red flowers each spring adds to the allure. Excellent symmetrical branching and resistance to frost cracking. Prefers moist, slightly acidic soil. Own root.

Selected by Rod Bailey because of its exceptionally heavy bloom. Although the species tend to flower biannually, Snowdance™ flowers well annually and begins flowering at an earlier age than the species. Large, fragrant panicles of creamy white bloom in June. This sterile variety produces no untidy, brown seedheads. Lustrous, dark green foliage is slightly larger and darker than the species. As wide as tall with attractive, shelved branching. A pest and disease free lilac tree for residential and park use. Equally attractive as a specimen as it is in group plantings.

This upright vase-shaped tree is native to Japan and blooms in early May with single pink flowers. The bark is a polished, reddish brown. New growth is purplish while the summer foliage a shiny dark green. Good looking tree with three season appeal. Selected by Dr. Harold Pellett from seed collected in Hokkaido, Japan. Introduced by Bailey Nurseries for Normandale Community College. No fruit noticed to date.

Now available in tree form, perfect for smaller gardens. You’ll be tickled pink by the extraordinary flowers on this hydrangea. Each bloom is completely covered by the sterile flower petals and each petal recurves giving the blossoms a full, frilly, lacy appearance. The blooms start out white before turning rosy pink. A beautiful focal point for any garden. Bred by Dr. Michael Dirr at the University of Georgia and introduced by Bailey Nurseries.

Now available in tree form, perfect for small landscapes or urban gardens. The enormous flower panicles are a blend of vanilla and strawberry, held upright on red stems. They emerge creamy white in mid summer, change to pink and finally to strawberry red. New blooms give the plant a multicolored effect in late summer and early fall. The red coloration persists for at least 3-4 weeks. The habit is upright becoming cascading later in the season. Excellent for fresh cut and dried flower arrangements. Introduced by Bailey Nurseries.

Now available in tree form, perfect for smaller gardens. White Diamonds® is an exceptional compact hydrangea with glistening white panicles that are held upright and eventually fade to parchment and pink for dried arrangements. White Diamonds® boasts dark-green leathery foliage that displays increased heat and drought tolerance. A beautiful focal point for any garden.

A unique dwarf selection of a popular landscape tree. Refreshing, bright green foliage turns golden-yellow in fall. Colorful exfoliating patterns of bark in salmon and cinnamon-red become evident at a young age. Useful as a specimen when space is limited, in low-maintenance landscapes or as a screen. Excellent resistance to bronze birch borer. Our trees are grown from tissue culture and tend to grow quite vigorously when young.

The U.S. National Arboretum presents ‘Frontier’, an elm tree of moderate stature. This hybrid combines a high level of tolerance to Dutch elm disease, and a lovely red-purple autumn coloration. It is perfect for use in smaller landscapes, along city streets, and under power lines. ‘Frontier’ blazes a trail for elms in the urban landscape.

This vigorous small tree has cascading slender branches that create an attractive appearance. A fruitless cultivar, grown on own root.

An incredibly narrow upright selection of Koelreuteria. Grows in a wide range of soils, and is tolerant of heat and drought. Bright golden flowers bloom at the very tips of the branches and are followed by brown fruit. Incredible columnar appearance makes this a unique choice for tight spaces were a vertical accent is needed. A Lake County ZAM introduction.

A beautiful variegated Japanese tree lilac from Bakker Nursery in Ontario. In spring the new foliage emerges green with a dark center. The edge of the leaf gradually turns to bright gold, and the dark green shadow in the center of the leaf gives the illusion of an eclipse. ‘Golden Eclipse’ blooms with creamy white flowers in late spring/early summer. (CPBR #1505, C®)

This marvelous pagoda dogwood in a tree form, offers foliage of bright golden yellow, marked with dark green at the center of each leaf. A spectacular show in spring, when the leaves first unfurl, fragrant white blooms flower in early summer. Some blue-black berries appear in autumn, attracting songbirds. A tree with multi-season interest, not to be missed. Plant in areas with filtered light or morning sun and afternoon shade. Own root.

Native to China and Japan, this small tree grows well in a wide range of soils, and is tolerant of heat, drought, wind, alkalinity, and air pollution. The bright yellow flowers are borne in large 12-15″ panicles in July, followed by greenish fruit pods throughout the summer.

Now available in tree form. Add star power to your garden with this paniculata discovery from the renowned French garden of Princess Sturdza. Flowers open to large white wavy star-shaped florets that can be up to 4″ in width. Flowering starts mid-summer and will last until the first hard frost to give your garden lasting summer star power.

This hardy native is widely recommended for street and lawn plantings as a replacement for American elm. Native to moist sites, it is extremely adaptable and tolerates alkalinity, salt, drought, wind, and poor soils. The seeds are an excellent food source for wildlife. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles.

This cultivar has excellent heat tolerance, and performs well in dry, restricted sites. The thick, leathery dark green leaves are covered with a waxy coating, and show good scorch resistance. Green Mountain® retains its color in dry windy summer weather.

With an elegant branching habit and vase shape much like American elm, this xeriscape plant is tolerant of pollution and city conditions. It is taller and less broad than Zelkova ‘Village Green’, and twice as rapid a grower when young – an excellent street tree.

Very suitable for street planting, this 1998 Iowa Tree of the Year has a straight trunk, rich foliage and fragrant, pale yellow flowers.

A lovely tree form of this graceful willow. The slender trunk is topped with pink stems and buds that open to dappled green, pink and white foliage. Some leaves will be all white. A fabulous vertical accent for the border or large container. Best in partial shade.

This hybrid of Tilia cordata and Tilia mongolica was developed in Manitoba, Canada. It is hardier than Norlin linden and resistant to sunscald injury and leaf spot. An excellent boulevard tree, it has lovely exfoliating bark, golden buds and consistent fall color. (C®)

This vigorous grower has exfoliating bark that is lighter than river birch, ranging from tan to creamy white to parchment white. While it tolerates wet, poorly drained soils, it does well in upland soils, and is resistant to bronze birch borer. Clumps have three or more stems. Voted 2002 Urban Tree of the Year by the Society of Municipal Arborists.

From Heritage Trees, Inc., this cross between Q. robur (English oak) and Q. macrocarpa (bur oak) has glossy, dark green, tatter and mildew resistant foliage. A beautiful specimen tree for the front lawn, this is a truly vigorous cultivar.

This cotton-less cottonwood tree has light colored bark, much like Populus x acuminata. It is smaller than many other poplars, which makes it useful for residential plantings. Disease resistant and cotton-less, it was introduced from Highland Nursery in Greeley, Colorado.

A rapid grower, ‘Homestead’ has a symmetrical, pyramidal crown that becomes arching as the tree matures. The dark green leaves turn golden yellow in autumn. This USDA introduction is highly resistant to Dutch elm disease.

The perfect maple when you don’t have room for a 50-100′ tree. The habit is graceful, upright and spreading. The little yellow flowers are followed by bright red samaras, hence the name Hot Wings®. The dark green foliage turns yellow to red giving the fall color expected from a maple. Tolerant of alkalinity and dry conditions. A Colorado Plant Select® introduction.

This strong, graceful, spreading variety has dainty, refined foliage of bright green that adds to its ornamental appeal. It is more compact than other honeylocusts, and prefers sun or light shade. A thornless cultivar, it is mostly seedless, however, it will develop some pods.

From the same cross as Malus Centurion®, this crab has attractive rose-red flowers in spring that fade to a lavender-red, followed by bright red fruit 3/4″ in diameter. A tree with excellent disease resistance, it is also an excellent pollinator for ‘Honeycrisp’ apple.

This slow-growing, hardy, medium-sized tree has slender, spreading branches. Hop-like fruits add interest in late summer and the persistent brown leaves add winter interest. Good for street or lawn, it is tolerant of dry locations. 2008 GreatPlants® for the Great Plains winner.

This Sheridan Nursery selection has a sturdy, more compact, oval growth habit than Japanese tree lilac. A most attractive small flowering tree with cherry-like bark, it bears large creamy white flower clusters in early July. It will perform best in full sun. (C®)

Dwarf pear with beautiful teardrop shaped form. Smothered with large white blossoms in early spring. Dark green foliage turns red, purple and orange in the autumn adding another season of interest. Excellent for small residential landscapes, under power lines and screens. Highly resistant to fire blight. Lake County ZAM introduction.

Native to Japan, this species has become the most popular larch grown in North America. A deciduous conifer, it is pyramidal in form with an open, spreading habit and slender branches. The soft needles turn a lovely shade of yellow in autumn before dropping.

Blooming in mid summer, Japanese stewartia has showy white camellia-like flowers that mature into brown seed pods. Dark green leaves will turn brilliant hues of yellow, red to dark purple in autumn. The bark is beautiful, with exfoliating strips in varied hues.

This handsome small specimen tree or large shrub bears creamy white flowers in large panicles in June and July. Clumps will have three or more stems. 2002 Iowa Tree of the Year.

Handsome tree with nice foliage and interesting vase-shaped growth habit. In youth, the bark is reddish brown then becomes gray-brown, often exfoliating. Suitable for lawns, residential streets, parks and large areas.

This interesting tree has dense, redbud-like foliage. Pyramidal as a young tree, it becomes broader with age. Although variable, fall color is attractive – shades of yellow to apricot but primarily yellow in the Midwest. It requires ample moisture during the establishment period. 2006 Plants of Merit®.

This picturesque tree has deeply furrowed bark and stout branches that are particularly handsome in winter. It prefers deep, moist soil and full sun, but is adaptable to many conditions such as alkaline soil, salt, and drought. The mahogany seed pods are long and leathery.

For those of us in northern climates, there is finally an alternative to Japanese maples (Acer palmatum). Korean maples are similar enough that we can happily fool ourselves with this hardier substitute. A showy accent plant with palmate leaves, brilliant autumn colors and attractive bark. Prefers cool conditions and won’t mind partial shade.

This hardy tree has small white flowers in spring that produce abundant clusters of scarlet berries in the fall. The smooth, dark brown bark is almost beech-like. Great all around tree, should be better known.

This compact tree has delicate white flowers which are produced early in spring after the fine textured foliage has emerged. Perfect for urban gardens. Korean Sun™ pear offers a brilliant display of red-orange fall color. Hardier than other pears, it is ideal for Midwest landscapes. Selected by Mel Westwood, Oregon State University.

The pendulous, deep pink flowers make this one of the showiest cherries in spring. Foliage emerges coppery bronze, matures green, then turns reddish-copper in fall. This is one of the varieties used in the world famous Washington, D.C. cherry blossom display. Own root.

Now available in tree form. Perfect for smaller gardens. Makes a great vertical accent in borders and decorative containers. Bright, lime-green flowers add a much needed brightness to the late summer landscape. In autumn the blooms display shades of pink, burgundy and green. Excellent vigor and floriferous blooming. Flowers on new wood so it can be pruned in winter or early spring. Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Program. (CPBR 2319)

Now available in tree form. ‘Little Lamb’ differs from other paniculata hydrangeas because of its more compact form and the tiny, delicate nature of the blooms. The minute florets are tightly packed into small but full panicles. Prefers moist, well-drained soils in sun or part shade. May be pruned in winter or early spring as it flowers on new wood. Hybridized by Jelena DeBelder of Belgium.

A splendid plant for street and residential use, Littleleaf has glossy dark foliage and fragrant pendulous flowers in early summer. Virtually disease free and very adaptable, it does well in poor soil.

Lollipop® has a form unlike any other crab apple. Covered with white flowers in spring, followed by abundant gold-amber fruit in autumn. Shows good resistance to scab, cedar apple rust and mildew. A Lake County ‘ZAM’ introduction.

This attractive weeping crab bears red buds that open to true pink flowers, dark glossy green foliage, and persistent golden yellow fruit with a slight blush in fall. It is resistant to disease and Japanese beetle.

Found at Flax Mill Nursery in Cambridge, NewYork, Majesty® is characterized by a symmetrical oval head at an early age, a straight leader, abundant branching structure, and vigorous, hardy growth habit. It also shows resistance to frost crack and sun scald.

This tree blooms in the first part of May, with fragrant white flowers in slender drooping clusters. One of the first trees to leaf out in spring, it has dark green foliage that turns yellow to red as autumn arrives.

Moonglow® is an excellent choice for smaller urban gardens. Flowers abundantly with cupped, creamy-white, lemon scented blossoms in June. Foliage is a lustrous, deep green, almost evergreen in warmer zones. Besides the urban landscape this would be a good choice for naturalizing in moist areas. Full sun or part shade.

A unique and graceful crabapple, ideally suited to the smaller urban garden. ‘Morning Princess’ has an upright habit with descending side branches. The foliage is burgundy with some green shading adding a color accent to the landscape all season. Attractive pinkish-red blossoms in spring are later replaced with persistent, purple ornamental fruits. (CPBR 0665)

This Bailey Nurseries introduction is an improved selection of Pyrus ussuriensis with a more vigorous, upright growth habit. Attractive white flowers cover the tree in spring, backed by dark green, leathery foliage. Some 3/4″ fruit is sparsely produced in late summer.

In the arsenal of street trees, Zelkova has much to offer. ‘Musashino’ is upright, even narrower than Z. ‘Green Vase’. Moderately fast growing, this tree can withstand pollution and wind and has considerable tolerance to salt and drought. Elm-like, dark green foliage turns yellow to rusty orange in fall. The same qualities that make this an outstanding tree for parking lots – the ability to fit into tight spaces – also make it popular as an accent in today’™s urban gardens.

Used primarily as an understock for P. cerasifera ornamental cultivars and P. domestica European plum cultivars.

An excellent performer in shade or sun, this hardy native tree has single, white flowers in spring followed by blue-black fruits. It is tolerant of many soil conditions, and is ideal for naturalizing.

This superior small ornamental tree has beautiful reddish-purple foliage with bright red tips all summer long. One of the first trees to bloom in spring, it has fragrant pink flowers that are followed by purple fruit. ‘Newport’ was introduced in 1923 by the University of Minnesota.

This fast growing, golden barked willow has a wide spreading canopy and long, golden drooping branches. An extremely graceful tree, it prefers moist planting sites. To prevent dehydration and start buds to break on potted Niobe willow, the potted plants should be held in a greenhouse or a sheltered location until growth has started.

‘Northern Belle’ Sweetbay Magnolia has larger than normal, fragrant, creamy white flowers that appear in June and July. Evergreen foliage and excellent cold tolerance make ‘Northern Belle’ an exceptional Sweetbay Magnolia. Attractive red fruit has orange seeds in fall.

This fast growing tree has few branches at an early age. Once branched, ascending limbs are gnarled and twisted. In June, 2″ long, tube-like white flowers appear in 4-8″ panicles. Fruit is a long persistent pod. Great for xeriscapes, it is very tolerant and adaptable.

This native tree is well adapted to sandy, acid soils, but will tolerate heavier soils and more alkaline conditions than pin oak. It is great for use as a specimen tree in lawn or boulevard plantings. The red fall color can be spectacular.

The fastest growing oak and one of the easiest to transplant, this tree is great for street use or as a landscape tree. The foliage is dense and lustrous and leaves hang on the tree into winter. Named the 1999 Iowa Tree of the Year.

Grown from a Northern United States seed source. A fairly rapid growing tree, red maple is a beautiful addition to the landscape. The showy red flowers appear in spring before the leaves open and put on a great show. Autumn brings outstanding shades of color. red maple will perform best in partial shade and moist soils.

Grown from a northern United States seed source. This wonderful shade tree is undoubtedly the largest and finest of our native maples. Slow to medium in growth rate and very hardy, it prefers rich, well-drained soil. Fall color is simply spectacular, ranging from rich, brilliant yellows to all shades of oranges and red.

This red maple was selected by Roger Landsburg of Landsburg Landscape and Nursery of Brainerd, Minnesota. It displays good branching habit with brilliant, early fall color we feel is superior to that of Firedance Maple. It also calipers up very nicely. Own root.

The 1994 “Leon Snyder Plant of the Year”, this selection from northern Minnesota, and released by the University of Minnesota in 1980, has a rounded to oval crown with branches that ascend at approximately a 45 degree angle. Optimum growth, as with all red maples, will occur in moist, slightly acidic soil.

This favorite street and park tree is well adapted to the extremes of urban conditions, including drought and pollution. The rounded crown is quite dense, with lustrous dark green foliage. It is best to wrap the trunk in winter, especially when the tree is young.

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This terrific red maple is most impressive for its intense crimson red fall color, even under less than perfect circumstances. The color lasts much longer than many other red maples. The wings of the samara display an attractive reddish tinge as well. Own root.

The palmately compound leaves of this tree are unusual and attractive, especially in the autumn when the fall color is a range of yellows, oranges and reds. Greenish-yellow flowers are produced on large panicles in spring followed by large light brown fruit capsules. 2007 GreatPlants® for the Great Plains winner.

This graceful small tree has pale yellow flowers in May, followed by blue-black fruit, and the leaves turn a beautiful maroon red in the fall. Branches grow in irregular tiers, forming a somewhat horizontal, layered look to the plant. Nebraska Statewide Arboretums’ GreatPlants® 2000 Winner. Pot or plant under conditions of high humidity until growth is established.

This very hardy birch is the most permanent and desirable of all the white-barked birches. Stems are a beautiful red-brown when immature, a perfect chalk-white when older. Fall color is an outstanding landscape feature. Clumps have three or more stems.

This small tree has rich red-brown exfoliating bark that is beautiful all year long, especially in winter when accentuated by snow. Fall color of the small, trifoliate leaves will vary from year to year. A slow growing tree, it is well worth the wait. Have patience.

Northern cold-tolerant common Pawpaw is a deciduous small tree, reaching heights of 15-25′. Its fruit is a large edible berry with flavor somewhat similar to both banana and mango.

PeeGee hydrangea, trained to a single stem with a head, blooms in July and August with very showy, large conical white flowers which change to pink bronze towards autumn. The flower heads dry easily when cut, and are perfect for use in arrangements. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles.

This rapid growing, native oak is widely used as a boulevard tree. The many-lobed, sharply pointed leaves hang on the tree into winter. Pin oak prefers full sun and moist, rich, well-drained soil. It does not tolerate alkaline soils.

‘Pink Diamond’ has incredibly large cream flowers that gradually turn to a rich shade of pink. Trained on a standard, this tree-form hydrangea is a beautiful focal point in any border. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles.

An improved, weeping hybrid that many feel is superior to P. pendula plena rosea. Flowers in spring with a mass of blushing, pearly pink blossoms. Attractive mint-green leaves look highly polished all summer before turning burnt gold in fall. Foliage is resistant to shot hole fungus and is heat and drought tolerant. A Lake County Nursery introduction.

Ideal for a confined screen or border planting, this excellent rosy bloom crab was selected by W. L. Kerr, Canada Department of Agriculture, Sutherland, Saskatchewan. Foliage is red-purple in spring turning to green-bronze in summer, and copper in fall.

Now available in tree form, perfect for smaller gardens. Pinky Winky™ resembles its parent ‘Pink Diamond’ in size and hardiness. The difference is in the size of foliage and flowers. Fourteen-inch blooms are the norm and each floret contains 7 petals instead of 4, nearly doubling the petal count and giving the blooms a much fuller look. Stems are also stronger and able to support the large blossoms.

A beautiful, hardy and adaptable tree from NDSU. This graceful birch has an upright-oblong to semi-pyramidal habit. The bark is white with blackish markings. Autumn brings a golden-yellow leaf color. Resistant to bronze birch borer attack.

This disease resistant cross by Dr. Dan Dayton, University of Illinois, has especially good foliage retention during summer. It blooms later than most crabs. The bark is a glossy dark red with numerous prominent lenticels, and the fruit does not drop. 1996 Iowa Tree of the Year.

With renewed interest in planting elms ‘Princeton’ is an ideal choice. Proven highly resistant to Dutch elm disease. Fast growing, graceful, symmetrical branching. Adaptable to extremes in pH, moisture, heat and wind. Own root.

This attractive Norway selection makes a stunning accent plant in the landscape. The foliage is bright golden yellow, especially when young, and the color holds well through the summer. Nicely shaped, this is definitely a tree that attracts attention.

This small crab is noted for its abundance of deep red buds that open to purple-red flowers, then fade to lavender. The immature foliage emerges purple, then fades to bronze-green. The persistent fruit is oxblood red.

This Father Fiala selection has outstanding rose-red blossoms and maroon fruits. The purple-bronze foliage and bright flowers rival ‘Liset’ but ‘Purple Prince’ does not suffer from stem splitting and is faster growing. Because it matures quickly as a young tree this is one of the best purple-leaf crabs for growers. Excellent resistance to scab, fireblight and cedar-apple rust.

This beautiful globe locust has dark rose-pink flowers and foliage that emerges a bronzy-red before turning a bronzy-green for the summer. This tree is also drought tolerant.

This tree-form of the popular Purpleleaf Sand Cherry makes a beautiful small tree with outstanding reddish purple foliage.

This medium sized tree is columnar when young, becoming increasingly rounded with maturity. An excellent screen due to the dense compact nature of its ascending branches, it is rather formal in appearance. Tolerant of heat and drought, it has lovely gray bark. 2004 Plants of Merit®.

The small leaves of this native tree tremble in the slightest breeze for a beautiful effect. It is indifferent to soil conditions, and can be found in moist, shallow, rocky, or clay soils. The bark is an attractive greenish white. This is an excellent tree for naturalizing. The seed strain we use at Bailey Nurseries® is resistant to black spot.

Now available in tree form. Perfect for smaller gardens. Makes a great vertical accent in borders and decorative containers. Quick to bloom, a month earlier than other varieties. Will flower in late May or early June depending on your location. The flowers will turn a deep pink. A terrific way to extend the hydrangea season. Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Program. (CPBRAF)

This compact University of Minnesota introduction is hardy and has single, deep pink flowers followed by bright red fruit. The foliage is red-purple when young, aging to green.

This crab is uniquely columnar in form at a young age, then matures to a more rounded shape. The foliage is purple fading to bronze-green. The buds, flowers, and fruit are all dark red.

‘Red Emperor’ sets a new standard for red-leaf Japanese maples. The new growth is deep purple-red and it holds that color exceptionally well throughout the summer. Fall foliage turns a rich crimson. It leafs out about two weeks later than other Japanese maples giving it the benefit of less spring frost damage. Graceful form and brilliant color, works well as a focal point in the urban landscape.

This dependable weeping variety was introduced by the Brooklyn Botanical Garden and makes an interesting, graceful specimen plant. The foliage is glossy vibrant green. Birds love the fruit.

An American Garden Cole introduction, this beautiful red-fruited, white-flowering crab is a lovely tree for year-round interest in the landscape. After freezing, the cherry red fruit shrivels and darkens, but hangs on the tree until February or March. Foliage is dark green.

A fairly rapid growing tree, red maple is a beautiful addition to the landscape. The showy red flowers appear in spring before the leaves open and put on a great show. Autumn brings outstanding shades of color. Red maple will perform best in partial shade and moist soils.

Litter is not a problem with this crab, developed by Melvin Bergeson of Fertile, Minnesota, as the small bright red fruit never falls. The fruit does make excellent food for wildlife. The foliage is glossy reddish-green, turning reddish-purple in fall.

This outstanding red maple offers brilliant red autumn color that is retained longer than most other rubrums. Named Iowa Tree of the Year for 2000, it has thick foliage and a dense, upright branching habit that makes it a great choice for street and lawn use. Own root.

A seedling form of Japanese red maple. Highly valued for its flexibility in the landscape. The color and form make Japanese maples magnificent specimens and accent plants. Also attractive in the shrub border and widely used as bonsai. Prefers a moist yet well-drained soil, high in organic matter. Protect from wind and late spring frost as young foliage is cold sensitive. Dappled shade is best.

This cultivar from Clayton Berg of Helena, MT, is an excellent addition for colder areas of the Plains States. It has unusual reddish leaves that almost appear black. Spring brings pure white flower clusters which produce 1/4″ dark red fruit later in the season. Despite the name Redleaf, this prunus leafs out green before taking on the red color it’s known for.

A valuable tree for street planting, ‘Redmond’ has the largest leaves of the lindens. The dense foliage is glossy green with bright yellow autumn color. Voted 2000 Urban Tree of the Year by the Society of Municipal Arborists.

From Heritage Trees, Inc., this vigorous oak resulted from a cross of Q. robur fastigiata (upright English oak) and Q. bicolor (swamp white oak) and has a distinctive upright oval habit. Beautiful all season long, the foliage has an attractive silvery lower surface. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils types, wet and dry.

Exceptionally streamlined, upright form, requires no pruning to maintain its naturally symmetrical form. Semi-double, rose pink flowers blossom in spring occasionally followed by burgundy fruits. Attractive dark green foliage is accented with a rich burgundy overcast. A new selection of ‘Red Barron’ from Lake County Nursery.

This rapid grower has a distinctive pyramidal habit, brilliant white exfoliating bark, and great yellow fall color. Very heat resistant, this birch is well-suited for use in the home landscape.

This river bottom native also does well on upland soils. Resistant to bronze birch borer, it has nice yellow fall color, and attractive cinnamon-brown exfoliating bark for an interesting winter effect. Before planting, bareroot river birch trees should be sweated. See page 293 for procedure. Clumps have three or more stems.

This dwarf, shrubby tree is native to mountain slopes, and grows along streams throughout the Rockies. Tolerant of dry, poor soils, this is an excellent xeriscape plant. The three-lobed leaves are shiny green with long red petioles. Fall color is an attractive gold.

An elegant weeping tree with deep reddish-pink flowers and reddish-bronze leaves. The dark red fruit does not fall and is enjoyed by birds. Small tree with all-season appeal. A hardy tree with excellent disease resistance.

This birch has the best from both of its parents. From ‘Whitespire’ it inherited beautiful white bark and resistance to the bronze birch borer. From ‘Crimson Frost’ comes burgundy-red foliage. The combination of two colors makes this an outstanding specimen tree. Much faster growing than ‘Crimson Frost’.

Certainly one of the prettiest red-leafed crabapples we’ve seen. Has a better summer color and appearance than most red-leaf crabapples. Abundant magenta-pink blossoms stand out handsomely against reddish-purple, cutleaf foliage. Shows good resistance to fireblight. Developed by J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.

This Norway maple selection is similar to ‘Crimson King’, but with a somewhat slower growth rate and what some consider slightly better color. A dense shade tree, it has a straight trunk with a well-shaped canopy. The glossy foliage is an excellent maroon red all season.

This hardy Japanese magnolia remains among the most popular. In April its pink buds open to double white fragrant flowers of 25-30 petals, 3-4 inches in diameter. An upright and densely branched plant, it has dark green foliage that shifts to bronze in fall.

This hardy crab has outstanding foliage. New growth is reddish turning purplish with a green undercast. The leaves have a bright, varnished appearance and nice purple fall color. It was introduced by Sutherland Experiment Station, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

This small, spreading tree deserves more attention for its beautiful, somewhat irregular branching pattern. The spreading habit, early bloom, finely textured foliage, and bright red fruits are valuable assets. It also exhibits good resistance to cedar apple rust.

Excellent as a large shrub or small tree, this desirable landscape plant has small, highly fragrant flowers in spring followed by decorative silver-yellow berries. An excellent xeriscape plant, it is great for use as a windbreak, and is salt and drought tolerant.

This dwarf spreading crab has attractive lobed, dark green foliage. Fragrant, 3/4 to 1″ diameter flowers are pink in bud and open to white. The small bright red fruits are favored by birds.

Similar to Pin Oak, but with more of a globe shape, Scarlet Oak retains its red foliage into winter.

A big improvement over the species, ‘Sensation’ offers a slower, more controlled, and much more uniform growth habit. The branching structure is also much improved. Foliage is a pleasant medium green in summer, and changes to a lovely bright red color in autumn. Zone 5-6, also shown to do well in zone 4b.

This outstanding thornless honeylocust is considered the best by many. A rapid grower, it is known for its straight trunk, symmetrical ascending branches, and dark green foliage. This cultivar is essentially fruitless, with good resistance to drought.

Selected at Bailey Nurseries, this Tilia cordata cultivar is somewhat similar to Greenspire®, but with stouter branching and a more open canopy. An excellent choice for home landscapes, it displays more vigorous growth than Greenspire® in the nursery, with excellent, uniform branching all around the trunk, and slightly larger foliage.

Distinctive variegated foliage, small stature, and slow growth make this river birch an exciting addition for small residential landscapes. Foliage exhibits a beautiful display of ivory to white margins with medium green centers, while the trunk develops the same striking exfoliating bark as the species. Discovered by John and Daniel Allen of Shiloh Nursery in North Carolina.

This smaller ornamental tree is grown for its white flowers, handsome foliage, and showy red fruit. The hardiest of the species in this country, it is slow growing and resistant to disease. Own root.

Shumard Oak can be found natively along streams, near swamps and bodies of water in well-drained soils. The deeply cut lustrous dark green leaves develop a good russet-red to red fall color.

A fast growing, hardy maple with uniform branching and a pyramidal form. Tolerant of alkaline, acidic and wet soil conditions. Superior to Autumn Blaze® maple in withstanding strong winds. Is considered a very good substitute for ash varieties.

A rare and extremely attractive variety of sweetgum with star-shaped foliage edged in creamy-white. In late summer into fall the leaves acquire a charming pink blush. Excellent lawn and park tree. Prefers deep, moist soil and full sun.

The fastest growing species of American maple, this very hardy native combines graceful form, vigorous growth, and tolerance for a variety of extreme conditions. Foliage provides medium shade, and a nice ornamental effect from the silvery undersides of the leaves.

This vigorous selection of silver maple has a more upright, oval-rounded form than the species and bright foliage with attractive silvery underside. The fall color is golden yellow.

This cotton-less cottonwood was introduced by South Dakota State University. Its foliage is slightly larger than the common cottonwood. A fast growing tree with a rounded head at maturity, it is easily transplanted in most situations.

A stately and unusual variety with distinctive pyramidal form, this tree develops a strong, sturdy trunk and shapely crown. Thornless, and essentially fruitless, it is a valuable tree for light, filtered shade.

Standing up to 60 feet tall when fully mature, but with a spread of only six feet – now that is indeed slender. Perfect tree for smaller yards. Leaves are deep green and heavily lobed. Fall color is the usual stunning deep burgundy that sweetgum is noted for. Plant several in clusters or line a path or drive when landscaping.

A Lake County Nursery ‘ZAM’ introduction, this small strongly weeping tree is covered with snow white flowers in spring, creating a fountain of single white blooms. The small dark green leaves turn golden to orange in fall. Fruit is small and black, but sparsely produced.

This outstanding white flowering crab has heavy textured, glossy green foliage, and persistent glossy orange-red fruit. A hardy and low maintenance crabapple.

‘Spring Bride’ has double white blossoms each spring. The flower stalks are short and follow the branch structure closely, creating a garland of white flowers. A hardy variety, hailing from Canada. Fruit production is limited.

This fruitless Canadian introduction is completely covered with pink buds that open to fragrant white flowers in spring. It has bright green, shiny foliage and good heat tolerance.

From the Morton Arboretum in Illinois. Ascending branches and a very uniform, broad-pyramidal habit. Attractive medium green foliage, good resistance to leaf tatter. Fall color is soft, buttery to golden yellow depending on temperature and site. Excellent adaptability and stress tolerance in regards to heat, drought, salt and pollution. A more cold hardy alternative to A. campestre and a more heat/drought resistant alternative to A. platanoides.

This wonderful shade tree is undoubtedly the largest and finest of our native maples. Slow to medium in growth rate and very hardy, it prefers rich, well-drained soil. Fall color is simply spectacular, ranging from rich, brilliant yellows to all shades of oranges and red.

This disease resistant crab was a 1999 Michigan Growers’ Choice Award winner. It has crisp green foliage and pale buds that open to snowy white flowers which completely cover the tree. Spectacular in the landscape as the rich red fruits remain on the tree all year. A Lake County ‘ZAM’ Introduction.

This exciting new weeping form of river birch will make a dramatic specimen tree or focal point especially near water features. The tree may be left untrained to form a mounded shrub or staked to promote a central leader with pendulous branches. Adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions including high temperatures and wet soils. Discovered by John and Daniel Allen at Shiloh Nursery in North Carolina.

Fast growing deciduous tree has a wide, umbrella-shaped canopy with beautiful fern-like leaves. The bronze-green foliage color develops into a rich chocolate burgundy color in summer. Scented clusters of pink blooms attract butterflies.

The fine textured wine color on a standard. In June white button like flowers contrast nicely. A bold accent for any garden. Own root.

This selection of Amur maackia is an excellent small tree with multi-season interest. It grows as a low branching, single-trunked tree, with mottled olive green to golden brown bark which lends interest to the winter landscape. In spring, compound leaves emerge with a distinctive silvery appearance maturing to a rich deep green. Summertime™ blooms in mid to late summer with numerous bottlebrush-like racemes of small cream flowers. Small, papery seedpods then develop and turn brown in autumn. A University of MN introduction from Dr. Harold Pellett.

This cultivar is noted for foliage that emerges bright golden-bronze, fades to green as it matures, then colors golden-yellow again in fall. Thornless and seedless, it is great for light, filtered shade.

Excellent in both wet and upland soils, this tree has a coarser, less deeply incised leaf than Q. alba, and acorns borne on 2- 4″ stalks. It shows good transplant success. Named a 1999 GreatPlants® for the Great Plains Award winner.

A small weeping/cascading tree with multi-dissected, deep-crimson leaves. Leaves are not as deeply cut as other dissectum varieties giving it a bolder, more robust appearance. Autumn brings fiery scarlet tones. Plant as a focal point in the garden. May also be planted in patio containers. Cascading effect is especially lovely on the ponds edge.

This large shrub/small tree is similar in many respects to Amur maple, Acer ginnala. However, it exhibits much better tolerance of alkalinity and dry conditions. The form is spreading and graceful, and fall color can be quite nice. Samaras are often red and quite showy.

Fast growing and spire-like, this columnar Poplar is longer lived and more disease free than Lombardy Poplar. Great for screens.

The fragrant, single pink flowers of this cultivar bloom in spring before foliage emerges. It seldom bears fruit, but has beautiful, glossy, deep purple foliage throughout the growing season.

This dwarf Sargent-type crab has pink to red buds that open to white flowers, followed by tiny red crabapples. It is disease resistant and is a highly ornamental small tree for limited spaces. This cultivar is grafted on a 48″ standard.

Tinkerbelle® was the first introduction in Bailey’s Fairytale® Series of Lilacs. Developed by Neal Holland of Sheyenne Gardens, this dwarf results from crosses between Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’ and Syringa microphylla ‘Superba’. Tinkerbelle® forms a superb small tree with a pleasing spicy fragrance and incredible wine-red flower buds that open in late spring. (CPBR #1204, C®)

Hardier than some of the other hawthorns, this tree was introduced by the Morden Research Station of Manitoba, Canada. It bears fragrant, large, double white flowers that turn to pink; glossy foliage, and 1/2 inch red fruit. The interesting twisted trunk is an added ornamental feature.

This is a hardy, disease resistant poplar for cold climate zones. A rapid growing cotton-less columnar tree, it is excellent for screening, sound barriers, or as an accent plant. ‘Tower’ is a COPF introduction from Morden Research Station, Manitoba, Canada.

This selection resulted from a controlled cross between Vanguard™ elm and Accolade® elm, conducted by Dr. George Ware at the Morton Arboretum. Introduced through Chicagoland Grows®, it has an upright habit with strong branching, lustrous dark green foliage and excellent disease and pest resistance.

A stately tree for large spaces. Flowers May through early June with attractive green-yellow blossoms that have a tangerine tint at the base of the petals. Attractive yellow fall color. Prefers moist, well-drained and slightly acidic soil. Never or rarely fed on by Japanese beetles.

A small tree with interesting, twisted branches. Beautiful hanging white blossoms in spring. Suitable as a specimen plant and quite attractive as a patio plant in a large decorative container. Adds a great deal of winter interest to a border. Prune to encourage contorted growth. Full sun to light shade.

The first Canadian cultivar of sugar maple selected for the harsh prairie climate, this slow-growing collector tree, with an upright, oval habit is perfect for the residential landscape. Unity has been shown to have excellent resistance to frost cracking. The fall colors range from yellow to orange-red. Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained medium textured soils. Developed by Jeffries Nurseries, Ltd., Manitoba. (C®)

This Norway selection is an unusual specimen tree that is certain to draw attention. A dense shade tree, it is known for its straight trunk and well-shaped crown, but most notably for its beautiful variegated foliage. Leaves are green with an attractive creamy white margin.

This small tree has attractive compound leaves, and is especially beautiful when draped in long racemes of rich yellow pea-like flowers in mid-May. It prefers moist, but well drained soil and partial shade, and will tolerate alkaline soils. It is particularly effective in groupings. Seeds are poisonous.

Budded on a standard, this small tree has finely cut foliage for a fern-like appearance. Strongly weeping, ‘Walker’ was developed at the Morden Research Station in Manitoba, Canada. An outstanding accent plant for limited areas, it bears bright yellow flowers in spring.

Formerly called Betula pendula laciniata, this graceful tree has pendulous branches and attractive cutleaf foliage. The bark is brown in youth, maturing to grayish white, with increasing black fissures with age. This tree is highly recommended for lawns and parks.

An improved, weeping hybrid that many feel is superior to P. pendula plena rosea. Flowers in spring with a mass of blushing, pearly pink double blossoms. Attractive mint-green leaves look highly polished all summer before turning burnt gold in fall. Foliage is resistant to shot hole fungus and is heat and drought tolerant. A Lake County Nursery introduction.

A strongly weeping form of pussy willow on a standard, this tree is perfect for use as an accent or specimen plant for confined areas. Its large, silky soft catkins appear in early spring for a pretty effect.

This slow-growing native is especially beautiful in spring when profuse white blooms appear before foliage. Dark blue fruit follows later in the summer. Tolerant of city conditions, including pollution, it prefers deep, moist, fertile, acid soils and full to part sun. 2006 Plants of Merit®.

An outstanding example of our national tree, the White Oak is strong, disease resistant, and drought tolerant. The foliage is deep green above and white underneath. 2000 Gold Medal Plant® Award winner.

A white-barked birch with lustrous dark green foliage that changes to yellow in the fall. The twigs and foliage are fine textured. Tolerant of heat and thrives in a wide range of soils. Resistant to the bronze birch borer.

For those garden situations where you want a small tree with nice fall color, we have trained burning bush to tree form. With yellow flowers in May-June, and the typical winged corky bark, it tolerates full sun to shade. The ultimate height and spread is under your control.

Introduced in 1955, this hawthorn provides white flowers which are followed by red, 3/8 ” fruit. It fruits heavily when young and retains fruit throughout the winter. The silver-gray bark exfoliates with age.

This large, American native is spectacular in spring, with creamy white flower panicles that are 8-14″ long and loaded with fragrant pea-like flowers. Following the flowers, 4″ light brown seed pods form in autumn. As the tree matures, the bark turns gray, similar to a beech. Yellowwood is named after the yellow color of the heartwood. A beautiful specimen tree that grows especially well in high pH soils, is also tolerant of acid soils.