Ash, Autumn Purple Ash, Summit

Fraxinus americana ‘Junginger’ Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Summit’

Height: 50 - 60’ Spread: 35 - 50’ Height: 40 - 45’ Spread: 20 - 25’

Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 3 - 8 Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 7
A rapid grower with pyramidal-rounded form. Deep
A relatively vigorous, tree developing a narrow, up-
green, glossy foliage turns outstanding reddish-purple
right, oval crown that broadens with age. Excellent
in fall. Consistent, long-lasting fall color earned this
uniform branching is complemented by dark green,
tree the title of 1995 Iowa Tree of the Year. Prefers
lustrous foliage turning golden yellow early in fall.
moist to well-drained soils, but will tolerate most con-
Seedless.
ditions. Seedless.

Ash, Cimmaron Aspen, Quaking

Fraxinus Pennsylvanica ‘Cimmzan’ Populus tremuloides

Height: 50 - 60’ Spread: 25 - 30’ Height: 40 - 50’ Spread: 20 - 30’

Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 7
A fast growing cultivar with excellent branch angles, a
strong trunk and straight central leader, making it resis-
tant to storm and snow breakage. An outstanding fall
coloration starting with deep burgundy changing to red
then flame-orange. Prefers rich, loose soil. Excep-
tional tree for urban use.
Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 2-7
A relatively short lived tree that is narrow, pyramidal
when young becoming rounded at maturity. Dark
green summer leaves turning to yellow in fall. Breeze
creates a stunning effect in the landscape when leaves
flutter. Greenish-white bark. Tolerates moist, shallow,
rocky or clay soils.

Ash, Green Aspen, Swedish

Fraxinus pennsylvanica Populus tremula erecta

Height: 50 - 60’ Spread: 30 - 40’ Height: 35-40’ Spread: 3-5’

Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 2 - 7
A hardy, extremely adaptable tree that is pyramidal in
youth becoming upright, spreading and irregular with
maturity. Medium to dark green foliage turns yellow in
fall. Tolerates alkalinity, salt, wind, poor soils and
moist conditions. Excellent tree for wildlife areas and
woodlots. Can be used as windbreak.
Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 2 - 7
Exciting new columnar form of an quaking aspen. Per-
fect for privacy screening or a specimen. Maintains the
showy greenish chalky white bark and fluttering leaves,
but its fall color is an amber. Requires moist well
drained soils.

Ash, Patmore Beech, Purple Fountain

Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Patmore’ Fagus sylvatica ’Purple Fountain’

Height: 50 - 60’ Spread: 30 - 35’ Height: 15-30’ Spread: 10-15’

Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 2 - 7
The extremely hardy cultivar tolerates a wide variety of
growing conditions. It has upright, uniform branching
giving it a very symmetrical appearance. Glossy, dark
green foliage turns yellow in fall. Good for urban con-
ditions. Seedless.
Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 4 - 7
Purple fountain is similar to the purple weeping beech,
however this cultivar stays smaller and more compact.
This species is late to leaf out in the spring emerging
deep purple fading to purple-green during the hot sum-
mer months. Color is more intense if planted in full sun.

Ash, Prairie Spire Beech, Tricolor

Fagus sylvatica ‘Tricolor’
Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Rugby’

Height: 45 - 55’ Spread: 20 - 25’ Height: 25-30’ Spread: 15-20’

Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 3 - 7 Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 4 - 7
Tricolor is a slow growing variety putting on 3-4’’ a
A very hardy tree ideal for a variety of environments. It
year. Purple leaves are variegated with shades of white
tolerates a wide range of soil conditions and climates.
and pink. Foliage can burn in hot dry locations. Prefers
Narrow, dense, upright growth habit make it suitable as
locations with afternoon shade and moist well drained
a street tree. Glossy, deep green foliage turns bright
soils. Has smooth silvery bark to show off during win-
yellow in fall. Seedless.
ter months.
Birch, Fox Valley Birch, Whitespire
Betula nigra ‘little King’ Betula platyphylla var. ‘Whitespire’

Height: 10-12’ Spread: 10-12’ Height: 35 - 40’ Spread: 20 - 25’

Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 8
This dwarf selection of the popular river birch forms a
dense, compact, rounded habit. Leaf size and shape are
similar to the species. Still maintains the characteristic
exfoliating bark that is highly sought after. Perfect for
small locations or specimen tree. Prefers moist to
slightly wet, acidic soils in full sun.
Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 2 - 7
A single or multi-stemmed, narrow pyramidal tree with
glossy, dark green leaves that turn yellow in fall. At-
tractive, chalk-white bark does not exfoliate. Tolerant
of high temperatures and wide range of soil types.

Birch, River Blackgum

Betula nigra Nyssa sylvatica

Height: 40 - 60’ Spread: 30 - 40’ Height: 35 - 45’ Spread: 20 - 25’’

Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4-8
A pyramidal to oval form in youth becoming rounded at
maturity. Trunk is usually divided into several large
arching branches close to the ground. Peeling bark
expose inner bark with colors of gray-brown, salmon-
brown, cinnamon-brown to reddish-brown. Leafs are
dark green all summer turning yellow in fall. Prefers
moist, acidic well drained soils.
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 5-9
Excellent tree with the ability to endure a wide rage of
environmental conditions. Can tolerate wet soils for
prolonged periods. Leaves emerge with a slight purple
cast turning to a dark glossy green. Fall foliage can
bring fiery reds and maroons year after year. Blackgum
has a form similar to a pin oak with horizontal branch-
ing. Older branches become pendulous and will need to
be limbed up for street tree use.

Birch, Heritage Burning Bush on Std.

Betula nigra ‘Cully’ Euonymus alatus

Height: 40 - 50’ Spread: 30 - 35’ Height: 10-12’ Spread: 10-12’

Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 8
Improved cultivar of River Birch. Larger glossier green
leaves. Bark is lighter in color and tends to peal on
branches at a younger age compared to River Birch.
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4– 7
Excellent small tree that can handle a wide variety of
conditions. Fall color is brilliant scarlet red that will
last up to two weeks. Will tolerate some shade, but to
achieve intense fall color full sun is preferable. Ex-
tremely drought tolerate once established.

Birch, Paper bark Cherry, Kwanzan

Prunus serrulata ‘Kwanzan’
Betula papyrifera

Height: 40 - 50 Spread: 25 - 30’ Height: 15 - 25’ Spread: 15 - 20’

Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 2 - 6
A single or multi-stemmed, narrow pyramidal tree with
glossy, dark green leaves that turn yellow in fall. At-
tractive creamy white bark. Tolerant of high tempera-
tures and wide range of soil types.
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 5 - 7
A hardy, beautiful ornamental flowering tree featuring
double pink, carnation type flowers. New foliage
emerges bronze maturing to green and finally to red-
dish-copper in fall. Growth habit is upright, spreading
with a vase-shape. Fruitless.

Birch, Royal Frost Cherry, Snow Fountain Weeping

Betula x ‘Royal Frost’ Prunus ‘Snowfozam’

Height: 30 - 40’ Spread: 15 - 20’ Height: 10 - 15’ Spread: 8 - 12’

Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 7
An improved cultivar developed by crossing the Crim-
son Frost with the Whitespire. Burgundy-purple sum-
mer foliage holds its color well and contrasts nicely
with the attractive creamy white bark. Fall foliage is a
good yellow, orange-red.
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 6
An attractive ornamental tree, its cascading branches
are covered with white, semi-double flowers in spring.
Fruit is small, black and sparse. Small, dark green
summer leaves turn yellow in fall. Disease resistant.
Will tolerate heat.
Cherry, Yoshino Crabapple, Donald Wyman
Prunus x yedoensis Malus ‘Donald Wyman’

Height: 25’-30’ Spread: 25’-30’ Height: 18 - 20’ Spread: 20 - 25’

Zones:5-8 Growth Rate: Fast
This is a Short lived tree with horizontal branching
Showy white-pink flowers appear in late April before
the leaves develop. Fall color can best be describes as a
muted yellow. Half inch shinny black fruits are edible,
however this cherry is grown for its flowers.
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 7
Impressive during every season, this crab features red
to pink buds that open to very prolific single, 1 3/4”
white flowers that turn to very showy red fruit that
persists into winter. Large, glossy, dark green foliage is
handsomely displayed on this tree that matures to a
rounded form. Very disease resistant.

Chokecherry, Canada Red Crabapple, Golden Raindrops

Prunus virginiana ‘Canada Red’ Malus ‘Schmidtcutleaf’

Height: 18 - 25’ Spread: 15 - 20’ Height: 15 - 20’ Spread: 13 - 15’

Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 7 Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 3 - 7

Upright, spreading, rounded form. New green foliage
turns to dark maroon as leaves mature. Long clusters of
small, white flowers in late April to early May. Edible,
1/4" red fruit turning to dark purple. Tolerates clay and
acidic soils.
Excellent crabapple tree for its unique appearance. The
slender, horizontal, spreading branches and deeply cut
leaves give this flowering crab a delicate appearance.
The tree matures to an upright, vase shape. Pink buds
open to abundant, star-like flowers that are white with
yellow centers. Abundant, 1/4”, golden yellow fruit
and burgundy foliage decorate the tree in fall. Resis-
tant to disease.

Cottonwood, Siouxland Crabapple, Indian Magic

Populus deltoides ‘Siouxland’ Malus ‘Indian Magic’

Height: 60 - 80’ Spread: 35 - 45’ Height: 15 - 20’ Spread: 15 - 20’

Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 3 - 9
Fast growing, seedless Cottonwood that has a rounded
somewhat pyramidal habit. Dark green summer foliage
turns yellow-brown in fall. Prefers moist soils, but
tolerant to dry saline conditions and pollutants.
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 7
The single, deep pink flowers on this open, rounded
tree put on a beautiful spring show. Dark green foliage
can develop orange-red fall color. Small, glossy red
fruit is less than 1/2”, changes to orange and persists
through winter.

Crabapple Bloom Color Chart

Crabapple, Lollipop
Malus ‘Lollizam’
White Pink Red
Donald Wyman Coral Burst Prairie Fire- Height: 8 - 10’ Spread: 8 - 10’
Golden Raindrops Indian Magic Profussion Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 4 - 7
Lollipop Pink Spires Purple Prince
Lollipop has a form unlike any other crabapple.
Molten Lava Prairie Rose Red Baron Covered with white flowers in spring, followed by
Sargent Zumi Red Jewell abundant gold-amber fruits in autumn. Shows good
Snowdrift Royalty disease resistance. Striking ornamental tree for
Spring Snow Featuring in the landscape. Useful in small areas and
framing entrances, walk ways, or formal applications

Crabapple, Coralburst Crabapple, Molten Lava

Malus ‘Coralcole’
Malus: Rosaceae
Height: 10 - 15’ Spread: 10 - 15’ Height: 12’-15’ Spread: 10’-12’
Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 3 - 8 Zones: 4-8 Growth Rate: Moderate
This slower growing cultivar has a profile similar to a
An abundance of brilliant, orange-red fruit is produced
candelabra when young and keeps this form through
in the fall and persists through-out much of the winter.
maturity. The small green foliage is overwhelmed by
The leaves are a nice, clear green and have a good
abundant coral pink buds that open to double, rose-pink
Disease resistance. A hardy, wide-spreading weeper that
flowers and are followed by 1/2”, reddish-orange fruit.
is excellent for smaller areas.
Great specimen tree. Disease resistant.
Crabapple, Pink Spires Crabapple, Red Barron
Malus ‘Pink Spires’ Malus ‘Red Barron’

Height: 15 - 20’ Spread: 12 - 15’ Height: 15 - 20’ Spread: 8 - 10’

Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 3 - 7
Early in the season, the dark lavender buds open to
lavender-pink flowers that fade as the season pro-
gresses. The foliage on this narrow, upright tree is
reddish in spring changing to green-bronze in summer
and finally to copper in fall. Purplish-red, 1/2” fruit is
persistent . Disease resistant.
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 7
This tree is columnar in youth becoming rounded at
maturity. Deep red buds open to 2”, single, red flow-
ers. The dark green foliage is tinged red and provides a
nice backdrop for the glossy, dark red, 1/2”, persistent
fruit. Disease resistant.

Crabapple, Prairifire Crabapple, Red Jewel

Malus ‘Prairifire’ Malus x ‘Red Jewel’

Height: 18 - 20’ Spread: 18 - 20’ Height: 12 - 15’ Spread: 10 - 15’

Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 8 Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 4 - 8

This outstanding flowering, disease resistant tree was
named the 1996 Iowa Tree of the Year. In spring, the
foliage emerges reddish-maroon maturing to dark green.
Red buds open to dark purplish red flowers followed by
1/2”, dark red-purple, persistent fruit. The glossy, dark
red-brown bark is attractive on this upright rounded
tree. Disease resistant.
This crabapple is grown for its splendid white flowers
and abundance of attractive red fruits. Fruits will persist
on tree all winter. The tree grows to only 15 feet tall
with an Irregular, oval form making this cultivar well
suited as an ornamental or small street tree.

Crabapple, Prairie Rose Crabapple, Sargent

Malus ioensis ‘prairie rose’ Malus sargentii

Height: 18-20’ Spread: 18-20’ Height: 8 - 12’ Spread: 12 - 18’

Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 7 Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 4 - 7

This is a fruitless crabapple with fragrant double pink
blooms. Leaves are dark green on top with a silvery cast
on the underside. Disease resistant.
This attractive, dwarf tree forms a dense, wide-
spreading silhouette in the landscape. The small spring
blossoms begin as red buds and open to single, fragrant,
white flowers. The 1/3—1/2”, bright red, persistent
fruit are favored by birds. Foliage is dark green. Resis-
tant to most diseases.

Crabapple, Profusion Crabapple, Spring Snow

Malus ‘Spring Snow’
Malus ‘Profusion’
Height: 20 - 25’ Spread: 15 - 20’
Height: 15 - 25’ Spread: 15 - 20’
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 7
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 8
This dense, upright oval, FRUITLESS tree produces a
This vigorous, small tree produces an abundance of
showy display of single, fragrant, white flowers that
deep red buds opening to single, purplish-red flowers
begin as pink buds. Ideal for patio or sidewalk use
that fade to purplish-pink. The foliage emerges purple
where fruit is usually a problem. Foliage is bright
in spring fading to bronze-purple-green in summer.
green in summer. Tolerates heat. Resistant to most
Showy, 1/2” red fruit is persistent. Disease resistant.
diseases.

Crabapple, Purple Prince Crabapple, Snowdrift

Malus ‘Purple Prince’ Malus ‘Snowdrift’

Height: 20’ Spread: 20’ Height: 15 - 20’ Spread: 15 - 20’

Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 7
Sports carmine-red buds that unfurl to become rose red
flowers. These are followed by deep purple, disease-
resistant foliage that maintains its dark color better than
most purple-foliaged selections. It closely resembles
Prairiefire Crabapple, but is faster growing. Rounded
habit and excellent disease resistance
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 3 - 7
A very hardy, vigorous, low maintenance crab with an
upright, symmetrical shape and heavy-textured, lus-
trous, dark green foliage. Abundant pink buds open to
single, white 1 1/4” flowers. Orange-red, 3/8” fruit
persists into winter. Disease resistant.
Cherry, Rose Weeping Dawn Redwood
Prunus Subhirtelia Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Height: 30’-40’ Spread: 15’-25’ Height: 60-100’ Spread: 15-30’

Zones:5-8 Growth Rate: Fast Zones: 5-8 Growth Rate: Moderate

Fall Color is a mixture of green, chartreuse, and yellow.
The Rose Weeping tree prefers moist, well drained
soils, of average fertility in full sun. Beautiful showy
pink flowers that emerge before the foliage emerges on
the pendulous branches. Strong weeping branches.
Bronzy brown bark is smooth and attractive.
This giant deciduous evergreen was once thought to be
extinct. Since being rediscovered in 1941 this tree has
been gaining popularity. Perfect for wet bottom land
areas but, also adaptable to dry locations as well. Dark
green foliage turns a russet orange with hints of yellow
in fall.

Crabapple, Sugar Tyme Dogwood, Cherokee Chief

Malus ‘Sutyzam’ Cornus Florida

Height: 15 - 18’ Spread: 12 - 15’ Height: 15’-20’ Spread: 15’-25’

Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 6
This vigorous, upright, spreading oval tree is covered
with pale pink buds that open to fragrant, white blos-
soms in spring. Crisp, dark green summer foliage.
Abundant, red, persistent fruit create a dramatic effect
in the fall and winter. Disease resistant.
Zones: 5-8 Growth Rate: Moderate
Small ornamental tree prefers highly organic, moist well
drained soils. Ruby Red flowers appear in May and
persist for 10 days. This tree will require protection
from hot dry summers and cold winter winds.

Crabapple, Zumi (Redbud) Dogwood, Cherokee Sunset

Malus x zumi ‘Calocarpa’ Cornus Florida ‘Cherokee Sunset’

Height: 20 - 25’ Spread: 20 - 25’ Height: 15’-20’ Spread: 15’-25’

Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 6 Zones: 5-8 Growth Rate: Moderate

The zumi is a semi-dwarf crabapple that may be used as
a street tree. It is most valued for its profuse, spring
flowering of fragrant pinkish-white blooms and its
small, glossy, bright red fruit. Can be grown as a speci-
men or along patios with its upright branching habit
with weeping branch tips. Disease resistant.
This ornamental tree has variegated leaves that stand up
to summer heat unlike most variegated trees. New
Growth emerges with pink-red tips turning green with
yellow margins. Flowers typically range from pink to
light pink. Fall color may be muted purple-red.

Cypress, Bald Dogwood, Kousa

Taxodium distichum Cornus, Kousa

Height: 50 - 70’ Spread: 25 - 35’ Height: 15’-20’ Spread: 15’-20’

Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 5 - 9 Zones: 5-8 Growth Rate: Slow

Developing into a picturesque tree with age, this de-
ciduous conifer has a pyramidal growth habit and a
straight trunk with horizontal branching. The lateral
branches become pendulous with age. Foliage emerges
bright yellow-green in spring turning soft sage green in
summer, then to orange-brown in the fall. Tolerates
wet areas.
Ornamental tree with small yellowish-green flowers,
with pinkish-red fruit. The Kousa is a very low branch-
ing tree with light brown-grey bark. Flowering in late
May to early June, with a four to six week blooming
period. This tree will perform best in protected locations
from hot summer sun and cold winter winds. Fall color
varies from dull red to maroon.
Dogwood, Pink-Flowering Elm, New Horizon
Cornus, florida var. rubra Ulmus ‘New Horizon’

Height: 15’-20’ Spread: 15’-20’ Height: 40’ Spread: 25’

Zones: 5-8 Growth Rate: Slow Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4-8

This ornamental tree is highly sought after by gardeners
due to its unique flower and form. Deep pink flowers
pop in late May early June. Flowers may persist on tree
up to two weeks. Horizontal branching gives this tree a
layered effect perfect for Japanese gardens. Performs
best in full sun with afternoon shade. Will tolerate full
sun if adequate irrigation is provided.
An excellent, vigorous, Dutch Elm resistant cultivar
with foliage that is larger and deeper green than other
elms. It has an upright habit, strong branch structure,
and a dense crown with dark green leaves. It is an
excellent shade tree for lawn or terrace, and will

Dogwood, Milk Way Elm, Princeton

Malus Milky Way Ulmus ‘Princeton’

Height: 15’-20’ Spread: 15’-20’ Height: 60-70’ Spread: 50-55’

Zones: 5-8 Growth: Moderate Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4-8

This is a cultivar of the Kousa Dogwood. It is thought to
be more vigorous than the straight species and produces
a larger abundance of flowers and fruit.
This old cultivar is derived from the highly desired
American elm tree. Maintains the highly sought after
vase shape form. Has show excellent resistance to
Dutch Elm Disease. Dark green, clean foliage turns a
reliable golden yellow in fall. Tolerate of a wide variety
of soil conditions including compaction and salt.

Dogwood, Pagoda Elm, Triumph

Cornus alternifolia Ulmus ‘Morton Glossy’

Height: 15 - 20’ Spread: 15 - 20’ Height: 40 - 45’ Spread: 35 - 40’

Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 3 - 7 Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 8

A small tree with a horizontal, tiered form. Unique
branching creates summer and winter interest. Medium
to dark-green summer foliage turns reddish-purple in
fall. Flowers are yellowish-white, blooming from May
to early June. Bluish-black fruit appears in July
through August. Performs best in part shade, but can
tolerate full sun.
This new elm develops softly arching branches as it
matures. An excellent shade tree for home and com-
mercial landscapes. Triumph Elm is a wonderful park
or street tree, offering excellent disease resistance to
pest, Dutch elm disease and elm yellows.

Elm, Accolade Fringetree, White

Ulmus x ‘Accolade’ Chionanthus virginicus

Height: 75’ Spread: 45’ Height: 12 - 20’ Spread: 12 - 20’

Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 7 Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 4 - 9

Accolade Elm is a cross of Japanese and Chinese
species selected for its vase shape, vigorous growth,
excellent drought tolerance and good strong yellow fall
color. It has excellent disease resistance to Elm Yellows
and Dutch Elm Disease. Great for urban conditions.
A spreading, open tree particularly beautiful in spring
when the fragrant white blooms appear in profusion.
Flowers are followed by dark blue fruit. Yellow green
foliage turns yellow-brown in fall. Prefers deep, moist,
fertile, acidic soils.
Ginkgo, Autumn Gold Hawthorn, Thornless Cockspur
Ginkgo Biloba Crataegus crusgalli var. inermis

Height: 40’-50’ Spread: 25’-30’ Height: 15 - 25’ Spread: 15 - 25’

Zones: 3-8 Growth: Slow
This is a fruitless, long lived, tree with outstanding fall
color. Remarkably adaptable to a wide variety of urban
conditions (salt, smog, insect and drought). Reliable
deep gold fall color persist on tree for weeks.
Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 4 - 7
A small tree with a rounded, horizontal habit. White
spring flowers appear earlier than the species and are
followed by dark red, persistent fruit. Glossy, dark
green foliage turns bronze-red to purple-red in fall.
THORNLESS.

Goldenchain Tree Honeylocust, Imperial

Laburnum x watereri Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis ‘Impcole’

Height: 12 - 15’ Spread: 9 - 12’ Height: 30 - 35’ Spread: 25 - 35’

Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 5 - 7
A small, dense tree exceptionally attractive in mid-May
when covered in yellow flowers that are borne on long
racemes. Because of its size and spectacular flower
show, it is very effective in groupings. Bright green
summer foliage may have a slight bluish tinge. Toler-
ates alkaline soils. Prune after flowering. The seeds of
this plant are poisonous, be careful selecting a planting
location.
Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 7
This tree is uniform, rounded and compact. The grace-
ful branches spread at right angles to the main trunk.
Dark green, lacy foliage turns yellow-green in fall. It
adapts to wide range of soils and tolerates salt, heat,
compaction and urban conditions. This variety is
thornless and seedless.

Goldenrain Tree Honeylocust, Shademaster

Koelreuteria paniculata Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis ‘Shademaster’

Height: 15 - 20 Spread: 20-25’ Height: 45 - 55’ Spread: 30 - 35’

Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 5 - 7 Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 7

This open or irregular shape tree is great for small areas.
Leaves emerge pinkish-red turning green. Yellow fall
color is unreliable most years. Small yellow flowers
form large panicles of 2’’ capsules that resemble paper
lanterns. Capsules start out green turning to a pink-red
fading to a dull brown. Capsules may persist on tree till
late fall early winter.
An outstanding tree valued for its trunk and upright,
ascending branches. It is moderately fast growing,
hardy tree tolerant of salt, heat, compaction and urban
conditions. Fine-textured, dark green foliage turns
yellow in fall and provides filtered shade. Thornless
and nearly fruitless.

Hackberry, Common Honeylocust, Skyline

Celtis occidentalis Gleditsia triacanthos var.inermis ‘Skycole’

Height: 35 - 55’ Spread: 40 - 50’ Height: 45 - 55’ Spread: 30 - 35’

Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 2 - 7
A durable, large tree that develops a broad crown with
arching branches at maturity. Grows rapidly to provide
shade, windbreak or erosion control. The mature bark
is gray, rough and corky. Light green, elm-like foliage
turns light yellow in fall. Small purple fruits are rel-
ished by birds. Tolerates a wide variety of soils, urban
environments and windy conditions.
Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 7
This cold hardy tree is noted for its upright, pyramidal
form and ascending branches. It maintains a strong
central leader and develops a strong trunk. Dark green
foliage turns golden yellow in fall and provides filtered
shade. Tolerates salt, heat, compaction and urban con-
ditions. Thornless and essentially fruitless.
Honeylocust, Sunburst Hydrangea, Kyushu
Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis ‘Suncole’ Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’

Height: 30 - 35’ Spread: 25 - 30’ Height: 10-15’ Spread: 10-12’

Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 7
As foliage emerges it is yellow turning to light green in
summer and finally to golden-yellow in fall. This adapt-
able tree grows at a moderate rate forming a round,
irregular outline. Provides light filtered shade and nice
contrast for a landscape. Thornless and Seedless.
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 8
This hardy, small tree with low branching and upright
growth produces large, showy, cone-shaped, creamy
white flowers in mid-July thru September. Pruning can
be done at any time of the year until the flower heads
start to emerge mid-late summer.

American Hornbeam Hydrangea, Pee Gee Std

Carpinus virginiana Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’

Height: 20 - 25’ Spread: 20 - 25’ Height: 8 - 10’ Spread: 8 - 15’

Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 3 - 9
A small native tree usually found as an understory tree
with interesting smooth, slate gray bark. Growth habit
can be wide spread with irregular form or upright with
uniform growth. Foliage is dark green turning yellow,
orange and scarlet in the fall. Performs best in deep,
rich, moist, slightly acid soils although it can handle
drier conditions.
Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 4 - 8
This hardy, small tree with low branching and upright
growth produces large, showy, cone-shaped, creamy
white flowers in mid-July thru September that fade to
buff-pink and bronze in fall . The weight of the
branches creates a semi-arching appearance. The dark
green foliage turns bronze in fall.

Hornbeam, European (Ironwood) Hydrangea, Pinky Winky

Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigata’ Hydrangea paniculata ‘Pinky Winky’

Height: 30 - 40’ Spread: 20 - 30’ Height: 10-15’ Spread: 10-12’

Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 7
This narrow tree becomes more of a rounded oval at
maturity. It develops a dense, formal appearance.
Dark green foliage turns yellow-orange in fall. Toler-
ates heat and is relatively free of disease and pest prob-
lems. Very hard wood. Good for screening or streets.
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 8
This paniculata cultivar is similar to the ‘Kyushu’ in
shape and size, but the flower is extremely different.
Large white cone-shape flowers emerge in late sum-
mer. The base of the flower turns to pink while the tips
remain white. This creates a attention getting two toned
flower great for any landscape.

Horsechestnut, Common Katsura

Aesculaus hippocastanum Cercidiphyllum japonicum

Height: 50 - 75’ Spread: 40 - 70’ Height: 40 - 55’ Spread: 20 - 30’

Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 7
Upright-oval, large shade tree. Coarse textured foliage
is light green in spring, dark green in summer turning
yellow to brown in fall. Very showy, ivory spring
flowers with yellow to pink flecks are the main orna-
mental feature. Prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 8
Upright and spreading at maturity, the round foliage
emerges reddish-purple, gradually changing to bluish-
green in summer and burnt orange to golden yellow in
fall. Brown slightly shaggy bark appearing on mature
trunks. No serious disease or pest problems. Nice
alternative to a landscape.

Horsechesnut, Fort McNair Kentucky Coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus
Fort McNair

Height: 30’-40’ Spread: 25’-30’ Height: 45 - 55’ Spread: 35 - 45’

Zones: 3-7 Growth: Slow Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 3 - 8
A tree whose coarse branch texture, open spreading
A small rounded tree with flowers in the spring, leaves
habit and persistent, reddish-brown seed pods create an
are a dark green. Flowers are mostly pink with a yellow
attractive site in winter. Foliage is late to come out in
throat.
spring, but new leaves are pink to purple, changing to
dark green in summer then to yellow in fall.
Lilac, Japanese Linden, Redmond
Syringa reticulata Tilia Americana ‘Redmond’

Height: 20 - 30’ Spread: 15 - 25’ Height: 35 - 55’ Spread: 25 - 30’

Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 4 - 7
This 2002 Iowa Tree of the Year puts on a spectacular
show early to mid June thru July with its abundant
white flowers in large panicles. Can be grown as a
small tree or shrub. Pruning should be done after flow-
ering. Dark green foliage all summer long with hints
of yellow in fall turning to brown.
Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 7
A rapid growing, pyramidal tree with large, heart-
shaped, glossy green foliage that turns yellow in fall.
Young stem color is reddish brown. Prefers moist,
fertile soils, but will tolerate drier conditions.

Lilac, Ivory Silk Magnolia, Jane

Syringa reticulate ‘Ivory Silk’ Magnolia x ‘Jane’

Height: 20 - 25’ Spread: 12 - 15’ Height: 12’-20’ Spread: 10’-12’

Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 4 - 7
This Japanese lilac has a denser compact rounded form
compared to the species. Flowers are creamy white
panicles appearing in July. Will flower at a younger
age than most types of lilac trees. Attractive, cherry
bark for winter interest.
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4-8
Large flowers burst in the spring. Pinkish purple on the
outside, and a bright white on the inside. Long lasting
blooms last into early spring. These trees can grow in a
wide variety of soils, whether its sandy, loamy, moist or
rich. Doesn’t tolerate wet –saturated soil .

Lilac, Dwarf Korean Tree Magnolia, Merrill

Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’ Magnolia x loebneri ‘Merrill’

Height: 4 - 8’ Spread: 3 - 6’ Height: 15-20’ Spread: 15-20’

Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 4 - 7
This small, dense, broad-rounded tree makes an excel-
lent accent in the landscape. It features abundant, violet
-purple flowers in spring and dark green foliage that
turns yellow-green in fall. Pruning should be done after
flowering. A good patio tree or small garden accent.
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 5 - 8
An extremely vigorous small flowering tree. Fragrant
star shaped flowers with broad pinkish-white color
appear in early spring. Prefers moist well drained soils
in sunny locations with late afternoon shade in dry
locations.

Linden, American Sentry Magnolia, Royal Star

Tilia americana ‘McKSentry’ Magnolia stellata ‘Royal Star’

Height: 40 - 50’ Spread: 20-25’ Height: 8 - 12’ Spread: 8 - 10’

Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 3 - 8
Outstanding selection selected for its narrow, upright
pyramidal habit. Maintains a dense canopy slightly
opening with age. Creamy white flowers bloom in late
June have a spicy fragrance. Distinctive smooth gray
bark in youth. Dark green leaves with a silvery white
underside turn yellow in fall. This selection has shown
to be undesirable to the Japanese beetle.
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 8
An extremely hardy small tree or large shrub producing
large, fragrant white flowers in spring before foliage
appears. The foliage is dense, dark green in summer
turning bronze in fall. Plant in a protected area out of
winter wind. Tolerates heat, but prefers peaty soils.

Linden, Greenspire Magnolia, Saucer

Tilia cordata ‘Greenspire’ Magnolia soulangeana

Height: 40 - 50’ Spread: 25 - 30’ Height: 20-25’ Spread: 20-25’

Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 3 - 8
Named the 1998 Iowa Tree of the Year, this Linden is
widely used as a street tree because of its single leader
and good upright branching habit. This has yellow
flowers in June and heart-shaped dark glossy green
foliage that turns yellow in fall. Prefers moist, well-
drained soils. Small leaf compared to the Redmond.
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 5 - 8
This is a larger multi-stemmed magnolia tree. Younger
trees are upright becoming oval with maturity. Pink
saucer sized flowers are a dramatic contrast to the stark
winter landscape. Prefers moist well drained soil. Plant
in a protected area out of winter winds. .
Maple, Amur Flame Maple, Autumn Flame
Acer tataricum ssp. Ginnala Acer rubrum ‘Autumn Flame’

Height: 15 - 20’ Spread: 15 - 20’ Height: 50 - 55’ Spread: 35 - 40’

Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 3 - 8
A very hardy small tree that is easily transplanted and
adaptable to many soil types. Insignificant cream col-
ored flowers appear in spring after leaves emerge. The
outstanding orange to scarlet fall color makes it an ideal
specimen, but it also may be used for screens and wild-
life plantings
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 7
Often one of the first trees to show its brilliant red fall
color, Autumn Flame is pyramidal when young, devel-
oping into a dense, shapely tree with a rounded crown.
Adapts to a wide range of soils and climates, ranging
from wet to dry.

Maple, Amur Hot Wings Maple, Autumn Spire

Acer tataricum ‘Garann’ Acer rubrum ‘Autumn Spire’

Height: 15 - 20’ Spread: 15 - 20’ Height: 50’ Spread: 20 - 25’

Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 3 - 8
This great cultivar of an Amur Maple has all the great
attributes of the cultivar ‘Flame’ plus scarlet red sama-
ras persists for up to six weeks.
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 3 - 6
This broadly columnar form of red maple was
introduced by the University of Minnesota in 1992. It
offers showy red male flowers in spring before the
leaves open, consistently beautiful red fall color, and
great hardiness. This specimen thrives in excessively
moist conditions and is drought tolerant.

Maple, Armstrong Maple, Balista - Fall Fiesta

Acer freemanii ‘Armstrong’ Acer saccharum, ‘Balista’

Height: 50 - 65’ Spread: 15 - 20’ Height: 50 - 75’ Spread: 50’

Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 6
Armstrong is a hybrid of the Silver and Red Maple. It
retains an upright, columnar growth habit. Tolerates
drought and heat once established. The orange-red or
yellow fall foliage and beautiful silvery-gray bark add
interest to the landscape. Adapts to a wide range of
soils. Excellent for parks or street tree.
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 8
Balista Maple (Fall Fiesta) is a full tree with beautiful
symmetrical branching. Deep green glossy leaves give
way to the most brilliant reds and oranges of any of the
Sugar Maples in the fall. It is reported to be resistant to
sun scald and frost cracking.

Maple, Autumn Blaze Maple, Bowhaull

Acer freemanii, ‘Jeffersred’ Acer rubrum ‘Bowhaul’

Height: 50 - 55’ Spread: 35 - 40’ Height: 45-50’ Spread: 20 - 25’

Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 7 Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 7
Selected as the 1997 Iowa Tree of the Year, this vigor-
This rapid growing hybrid of the Silver and Red Maple
ous hybrid of Silver and Red Maple has a dense, oval-
has an upright, uniform growth habit and strong crotch
rounded habit, ascending branching structure and a
angles. The dense, disease resistant foliage shows its fall
strong central leader. Disease and insect resistant.
color in September with a cast of red turning to gold.
Prized for its brilliant orange-red fall color. Adaptable
Adapts to most soils. Usually seedless. A good street
to a wide range of soils and tolerant to tough conditions.
tree.
 Maple, Burgundy Belle Maple, Commemoration Sugar
Acer rubrum ‘Magnificent Magenta’ Acer saccharum ‘Commemoration’

Height: 40 - 45’ Spread: 35 - 40’ Height: 50 - 55’ Spread: 30 - 35’

Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 8
This tree is valued for its dense, rich maroon foliage
retained throughout the growing season. A slow grower
for a maple, this cultivar’s foliage turns reddish-bronze
in fall. Rounded form with a straight trunk. A vigor-
ous, red-leaved variety. Good for streets, parks and
lawns.
Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 7
A vigorous, fast growing tree that forms an oval to
rounded, dense canopy and a moderately spreading
crown. Heavy textured foliage is glossy, dark green
turning deep yellow-orange-red in fall. Foliage resis-
tant to leaf tatter. Needs well drained soils and ade-
quate moisture.

Maple, Brandywine Maple, Crimson King

Rubrum Acer platanoides ‘Crimson King’

Height: 20’-25’ Spread: 10’-12’ Height: 40 - 45’ Spread: 30 - 35’

Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 4-8 Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 7
A brilliant red purple autumn color. It produces only
This tree is valued for its dense, rich maroon foliage
male flowers thus no fruit or nuisance seedlings.
retained throughout the growing season. A slow grower
Adaptable to a wide variety of soil conditions. Excellent
for a maple, this cultivar’s foliage turns reddish-bronze
for lawn planting and great for a shade tree above a
in fall. Rounded form with a straight trunk. A vigor-
patio.
ous, red-leaved variety. Good for streets, parks and
lawns.

Maple, Celebration Maple, Crimson Sentry

Acer freemanii, ‘Celzam’ Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’

Height: 40 - 45’ Spread: 20 - 25’ Height: 20-25’ Spread: 10-15’

Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 7
This rapid growing hybrid of the Silver and Red Maple
has an upright, uniform growth habit and strong crotch
angles. The dense, disease resistant foliage shows its
fall color in September with a cast of red turning to
gold. Adapts to most soils. Usually seedless. A good
street tree.
Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 4 - 9
Prized for its narrow upright form, this tree is great for
narrow locations. Foliage emerges as a bright crimson
before turning deep maroon for summer. Exceptional
drought tolerance once established. Prefers moist well,
drained soils. Intolerant of heavy wet soils.

Maple Green Column Maple, Emerald Luster

Acer nigrum ‘Green Column’

Height: 50-55 Spread: 20 - 25’ Height: 50’-60’ Spread: 35’- 45’

Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 7
Excellent tree parent plant was discovered in Boone,
Iowa. Upright, columnar growth habit make this tree
perfect for small urban lots or areas needing a bold verti-
cal element. Outstanding fall color ranges from orange-
yellow to orange-red depending on site conditions.
Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4-7
Hardy tree with a rounded, symmetrical crown. Green-
ish-yellow flowers appear in spring before leaves. Very
dense, dark green foliage turns yellow in fall. Shallow
root system. Adaptable to a wide range of soil types.
Good for urban areas.
Maple, Emerald Queen Maple, Japanese Garnet
Acer platanoides ‘Emerald Queen’ Acer palmatum ‘Garnet’

Height: 45 - 50’ Spread: 35 - 40’ Height: 6 - 10 Spread: 10 - 12’

Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 7
A widely used Norway cultivar that has demonstrated
good tolerance to adverse conditions. It is a rapid
grower with ascending branches, an oval-rounded shape
and a straight trunk. The foliage is dark green in sum-
mer turning bright yellow in fall. Tolerates a wide
variety of soils.
Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 5 - 8
Garnet has a graceful cascading form with a fine leaf
texture. Grows noticeably faster than other cut leaf
maples when young slowing down with maturity. Will
require some sun, However the more sun exposure the
greater amount of water this tree will require to pre-
vent leaves from burning.

Maple, Flax Mill Majesty Maple, Japanese Inaba Shidare

Acer Palmatum
Acer saccharum ‘Flax Mill Majesty’

Height: 60’ Spread: 40’ Height: 12’-15’ Spread: 10’-15’

Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 8 Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 5-8

A rapid grower with numerous thick branches and an
oval form. It has an excellent symmetrical form. Resis-
tant to sun scald and frost crack. Foliage is dark green in
summer, turning orange with red tones in fall. Prefers
moist, well drained soil, tolerates shade.
This cut leaf differs from others in that it is an upright
form with larger darker leaves. Leaves will not green
up in the hot summer months. Can be planted in full
sun location if adequate water is provided. Fall color
includes brilliant reds and crimson tones.

Maple, Green Mountain Sugar Maple, Japanese Sango Kaku

Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku’
Acer saccharum ‘Green Mountain’
Height: 10’-15’ Spread: 8’-10’
Height: 50 - 65’ Spread: 35 - 50’ Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 4-8
Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 7
Excellent accent tree best know for its red–coral col-
Exceptional, vigorous grower with upright-oval form ored bark. Color of bark will intensify during cold
and a strong branching habit. Thick, leathery, dark winter months. Leaves emerge with hints of reddish-
green foliage turns orange-yellow in fall. Color may pink tones before turning yellow-green for summer
vary depending on planting site. The waxy coating on months. Prefers late afternoon shade and moist well
the leaves helps protect them from hot, windy and dry drained soil conditions.
conditions in the summer. Requires well drained soil
and adequate moisture.

Maple, Japanese Bloodgood Maple, Karpick

Acer rubrum ‘Karpick’
Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’
Height: 45-50’ Spread: 20-25’
Height: 12 - 15’ Spread: 12 - 15’ Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 3 - 9
Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 5 - 8
Karpick maple has an upright form great for small areas
Bloodgood is one of the hardiest Japanese maples for
in need of vertical height without the width. Leaves
northern climates. Still protection form winter winds
emerge bright red in spring turning to dark glossy green
will help prevent any tip die back. Leaves will hold red
for summer. Fall color may very from year to year with
color all season long if in a sunnier location. Late after-
brilliant yellows to muted shades of red.
noon shade will help leaves from burning. Prefers moist
well drained soil.
 Maple, October Glory
Maple, Legacy Sugar Acer rubrum ‘October Glory’
Acer saccharum
Height: 45 - 60’ Spread: 30 - 45’
Height: 40’-55’ Spread: 35’-50’ Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 3 - 9
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4-7
An excellent, vigorous shade tree popular for its de-
Dense crown with thick, dark green leaves. Red and pendable, long-lasting, intense red fall color. Broad-
orange fall colors. The waxy coating help to protect oval crown with an upright growth habit. Bark color is
them from the hot windy and dry conditions during the a interesting pale gray. Attractive red samaras mature
summer. Requires well drained soil in adequate in late spring and attract birds and squirrels. Adapts
Moisture. over a wide range of climates and soils, but prefers
acidic soil.

Maple, Marmo Maple, Pacific Sunset

Acer freemanii ‘Marmo’ Acer truncatum, ‘Warrenred’

Height: 55 - 70’ Spread: 35 - 40’ Height: 30 - 35’ Spread: 25 - 30’

Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 7
This fast growing hybrid of the Silver and Red Maple
has a strong central leader with broad columnar form.
Green foliage turns to a mottled blend of red, burgundy,
orange, green, yellow and gold in the fall for a uniquely
interesting appearance. Excellent street planting tree or
specimen that is adaptable to heavy clay soils.
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 7
A vigorous, fast growing tree with an upright,
spreading, rounded crown and a fine branching habit.
Foliage is very dark glossy green turning bright yellow-
orange to red in fall. Tolerates summer heat. Excellent
tree for small areas.

Maple, Parkway
Maple, Norway Columnare Acer platanoides ‘Parkway’
Acer platanoides ‘Columnare’
Height: 40’ Spread: 25’
Height: 40 - 55’ Spread: 15 - 20’ Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 3 - 7
Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 4 - 7
‘Parkway’ is a hardy tree with a compact and broadly
Compact narrow habitat. Dark green summer foliage upright pyramidal habit, and oval crown. Dense green
turns yellow in fall. Holds fall color into November. foliage turns bright yellow in the fall. Tolerant of poor
Free of pests and diseases. Resistant to wind damage. soils and harsh environmental conditions. Known as a
Excellent tree for streets, formal areas or accent. good street tree and utilized by many cities.

Maple, Norwegian Sunset Maple, Princeton Gold

Acer truncatum ‘Keithsform’ Acer platanoides ‘Princeton Gold’

Height: 25 - 40’ Spread: 25 - 30’ Height: 35 - 45’ Spread: 30-35’

Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 7
An upright, oval tree with a compact growth habit.
Good branching structure and a uniform canopy. The
glossy, dark green foliage turns yellow-orange to red in
fall. Shows resistance to heat tolerance. Similar to
Norway Maple in branching, leaf shape and growth
rate. Excellent tree for smaller urban areas.
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 -
Stunning accent plant in the landscape. The foliage is
bright golden yellow, especially when young. Leaves
will fade to yellow-green through the summer months.
Afternoon Shade will help tree hold color better during
summer months and reduce leaf scorch.
Maple, Royal Red Maple, Sun Valley
Acer platanoides ‘Royal Red’ Acer rubrum ‘Sun Valley’

Height: 35 - 40’ Spread: 25 - 30’ Height: 45 - 50’ Spread: 35 - 40’

Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 7
Similar to the Crimson King, but believed to be hardier
with a better maroon foliage color. Dense, broad-oval
head with a straight trunk. Foliage is large, glossy and
bright rich red throughout growing season turning
bronze-brown in fall.
Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 7
The Sun Valley is a cross between the Red Sunset and
the Autumn Flame. Having exceptional long lasting
fall color, that turns to a brilliant red. This tree has a
symmetrical ovate crown and smaller green leaf.
Adaptable to a wide range of soils, preferring slightly
more acidic and moist soil. A male tree, no flowers or
seeds are produced. Very attractive maple specimen.

Maple, Red Sunset Maple, Superform

Acer rubrum ‘Franksred’ Acer platanoides ‘Superform’

Height: 45 - 50’ Spread: 35 - 40’ Height: 45 - 55’ Spread: 35 - 45’

Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 7
Selected as the Iowa Tree of the Year in 2000, Red
Sunset is a vigorous, fast-grower with dense, pyramidal
to rounded form and glossy, thick, dark green foliage.
The outstanding display of orange to red fall color lasts
several weeks. Adapts well over a wide range of cli-
mates and soil conditions. Prefers acidic soil.
Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 7
A hardy cultivar selected for its nearly perfect shape
and excellent branching habit. It is broad-oval to
rounded in form, has uniform branching and a straight
trunk. Rapid growing, dark foliage are characteristics
of this impressive tree. In fall the foliage turns to a
bright yellow. Adapts to a wide range of soils.

Maple, Wright Brothers

Acer saccharum ‘Wright Brothers’
Maple, Sienna Glen
Acer freemanii ‘Sienna’ Height: 35 - 40’ Spread: 25 - 30’
Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 7
Height: 50 - 60’ Spread: 35 - 40’
Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 7 This is a fast growing Sugar Maple which is
resistant to frost cracks and sunscald, and tends to have
A hardy, fast growing tree, this hybrid of the Silver and more of a red fall color than the other Sugars. Wright
red Maple combines the best features of each parent. Brothers is also resistant to leaf scorch and is hardy to
Supporting better branching habits than the Silver yet –25° F. The growth rate is said to be twice as fast
not as refined as the Red. The leaves are smaller than as the species.
most maples and turn orange to red in fall. Tolerant of
most conditions, but preferring damp environments, the
Sienna is resistant to frost cracking, sunscald and die-
back. Maple Fall Color Chart

Red / Orange / Burgundy Yellow / Gold

Amur Flame Columnar Norway
Autumn Blaze Commemoration Sugar
Autumn Flame Deborah
Maple, State Street Armstrong Emerald Queen
Acer miyabei ‘Morton’
Burgundy Belle Green Mountain Sugar
Height: 30 - 40’ Spread: 30 - 40’ Celebration Legacy Sugar
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 8 Crimson King Norway
Japanese Bloodgood Norwegian Sunset
‘State Street Maple has an excellent adaptability to a
wide range of landscape applications. Extremely toler-
Marmo Superform
ate to urban conditions. Perfect for street plantings and October Glory State Street
smaller residential lots. Fall color may range form Pacific Sunset
butter-yellow to a golden-yellow depending on site Red
conditions.
Red Sunset
Royal Red
Scanlon
Sienna Glen
Sun Valley
Mountain Ash, Cardinal Royal Oak, Shumard
Sorbus aucuparia ‘Michred’ Quercus Shumardii

Height: 30 - 35’ Spread: 15 - 20’ Height:50’-80’ Spread: 50-60’

Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 2
A vigorous, symmetrical upright grower with a straight
trunk and upright branching. Dark green leaves have
silvery undersides and turn rust color in fall. Brilliant
red fruit appears in August - September. Prefers acidic,
well-drained soils.
Growth Rate: fast Zone: 5-9
Shiny dark green leaves with smooth gray bark. Great
shade with its size is able cast shade over large areas.
Grows well in wet soils especially after they are
established. Fall colors are a deep crimson red color.

Ninebark, Diablo on Std. Oak, Swamp White

Physocarpus opufolius ‘Diablo’ Quercus bicolor

Height: 8-10’ Spread: 8-10’ Height: 50 - 55’ Spread: 45 - 55’

Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 3 - 8
An excellent large shrub small tree. Upright rounded
form with reddish purple foliage on arching branches.
Pinkish-white flowers in late spring. Exfoliating white
and dark brown bark call attention to this tree during
the winter months.
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 8
An impressive shade tree forming a broad, densely
round-topped crown. Lustrous dark green leaves have
whitish, gray-green, velvety undersides. Fall foliage
ranges from yellowish-brown to red. Leaves persist
into winter. Prefers acid soils. Likes moist river bank

Oak, Bur Oak, Pin

Quercus macrocarpa Quercus palustris

Height: 60 - 80’ Spread: 70 - 90’ Height: 55 - 70’ Spread: 35 - 40’

Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 3 - 8
An excellent, long lived shade tree developing a mas-
sive trunk and a rounded, open form at maturity. Dark
green, leathery leaves have grayish-white undersides
and turn yellow-green to yellow-brown in fall. Adapts
to various soils and is tolerant of most climates and city
conditions.
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 8
Growth habit is pyramidal with strong central leader.
Lower branches are pendulous, middle branching hori-
zontal and upper branches are upright. The branching
habit gives it a very elegant appearance. Foliage is dark
green turning bronze-red in fall. Prefers moist, rich
acid, well-drained soils.

Oak, Upright English Pear, Aristocrat (Callery)

Quercus robur ‘Fastigiata’ Pyrus calleryana ‘Aristocrat’

Height: 40 - 50’ Spread: 12-18’ Height: 30 - 35’ Spread: 20 - 25’

Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 5 –8
Upright English Oak is an upright, columnar, decidu-
ous tree which eventually matures into a dense elon-
gated oval shape with a short trunk and makes a strik-
ing landscape specimen. Growing moderately-fast to
40 to 50feet high and only 12 to 18 feet wide. leaves
maintain their dark green color throughout the year
until they turn brown in autumn. They often remain on
the tree for some time before dropping.
Oak, Northern Red
Quercus rubra
Height: 50 - 65’ Spread: 50 - 60’
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 8
Named the 1999 Iowa Tree of the Year, this oak devel-
ops into a quality shade tree at a rapid rate. Foliage
emerges pinkish-red in spring turning glossy, dark
green in summer and finally to a russet-red to bright red
in fall. Leaves persist into winter. Prefers well-drained
acidic soil.
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 5 - 8
A vigorous tree that is pyramidal in youth maturing
into an oval form. Develops a strong central leader and
wider branch angles which make it more resistant to
storm damage. White flowers in spring. Glossy green
foliage turns purple-red in fall. Thornless with non-
edible fruit.
Pear, Chanticleer (Cleveland)
Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’
Height: 25 - 35’ Spread: 15 - 20’
Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 9
The Chanticleer pear has an upright oval habit with a
dense, spreading branching habit. Clusters of snowy
white flowers in spring flowed by small, green persis-
tent fruit. Glossy green summer foliage turns out-
standing reddish-orange to plum in fall. It has better
form than the Bradford, less susceptible to wind dam-
age. Grows in most soil types. It is pest and pollution
resistant and moderately salt tolerant.
Planetree, London (Sycamore) Redbud, Lavender Twist Weeping
Platanus acerfolia ‘Bloodgood’
Cercis Canadensis ‘Covey’

Height: 55 - 85’ Spread: 50 - 65’ Height: 6 - 7’ Spread: 5 - 8’

Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 5 - 8
Pyramidal in youth maturing into a large, open spread-
ing form, this is ideal for urban situations as it tolerates
adverse conditions. The cream, olive, light brown bark
is very attractive in the winter landscape. Medium to
dark green summer foliage turns dull yellow-brown in
fall.
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 5 - 8
The graceful branches of this small tree are covered
with bright pink flowers before the dark, green hear-
shaped foliage unfolds. Tolerant of most soils. An
excellent small specimen tree.

Plum, Crimson Pointe Robinia, Purple Robe

Prunus x cerasifera ’Cipriozam’
Robinia pseudoacacia
Height: 20 - 25’ Spread: 8 - 10’ Height: 20-25’ Spread: 15-20’
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 9 Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 8
Tight columnar selection of Newport plum. Showy
Extremely hardy tree, able to handle dry infertile soils
white flowers in April, before the tree leafs out. New
once established. Fragrant violet purple wisteria like
leaves have a orange-hue maturing to a deep merlot-
flowers bloom mid to late spring. Flowers produce
burgundy.
purple-brown seed pods that persist on tree till they are
blown off the tree. This species has shown

Plum, Thundercloud Robinia, Twisty Baby

Prunus cerasifera ‘Thundercloud’ Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Twisty Baby ’

Height: 15 - 25’ Spread: 15 - 20’ Height: 8-10’ Spread: 10-12’

Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 8 Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 7

An upright tree with a dense head. Fragrant, single
pink flowers appear before the attractive, glossy, deep
purple foliage. Foliage color is retained throughout the
growing season. Sparse, deep purple fruit.
This small tree has multi-season interest. Tightly clus-
tered bluish-green leaflets hang on branches to create a
cascading form all summer long. After leaves have
fallen off the twisted and contorted branches are ex-
posed creating a eye catching focal point in your yard.
Twisty baby doesn’t reliably flower every year, but it
will put on a show in early June.

Redbud, Eastern Clump Serviceberry, Autumn Brilliance

Cercis canadensis Amelchier grandiflora ‘Autumn Brilliance’

Height: 25 - 30’ Spread: 30 - 35’ Height: 15 - 25’ Spread: 15 - 18’

Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 9
Small, irregular shaped multi-stem tree (clump) with
ascending branches and open form. Rosy-pink flowers
appear early spring before leaves emerge. Foliage opens
reddish-purple in spring turning green in summer and
yellow-green in fall. Prefers moist soils. Adapts to
acidic or alkaline soil. A good small specimen tree.
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 3 - 8
Single or multi-stemmed small tree valued for its spec-
tacular display of white flowers in spring and brilliant
red-orange fall color. Small, purplish-black, sweet
fruits attract birds and can be used for jam and jelly.
Light gray bark is attractive in fall.

Redbud, Forest Pansy Smoktree, Royal Purple

Cercis Canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’ Cotinus coggyria ‘Royal Purple’

Height: 25 - 30’ Spread: 30 - 35’ Height: 10-15’ Spread: 10-15’

Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 9
‘Forest Pansy’ is a cultivar that has purple heart shaped
leaves that open bright reddish-purple. Foliage will
incorporate hints of green during hot summer months.
Flowers tend to be more of a darker purple than that of
the straight species. Prefers moist well drained soil.
Color will be more intense and last longer if tree is ex-
posed to full sun with late afternoon shade.
Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 5-9
This shrub or small tree has stunning dark red-purple
foliage that turns scarlet in autumn. It has plume-like
seed clusters, which appear after the flowers and give a
long-lasting, smoky haze to branch tips. Depending on
the desired form tree may require winter protection
from winter winds.
Stewartia, Korean Viburnum, Nannyberry Tree
Stewartia koreana Viburnum lentago

Height: 15-20 Spread: 10-12’ Height: 15 - 20’ Spread: 6 - 10’

Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 5 - 7
This small tree has something to offer all year. Bark
resembles camouflage with shades of gray, cinnamon
and brown. Bark is extremely attractive against snow.
Small camellia like flowers are abundant in June-
August months. Prefers moist well drained soils in rich
soils. Tolerant of full sun if soil conditions are favor-
able, but will perform best in part shade.
Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 3 - 6
This large shrub or small tree produces 2-3" clusters of
white flowers in the spring. Mature fruit are black in
color. Fall color is deep maroon to red. The glossy,
green leaves are 1 1/2" wide and up to 4" long. Does
well in either full sun or part shade. Pruning is re-
quired to remove suckers if a tree form is desired.

Sweetgum, Cherokee Willow, Dappled Std

Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Ward’ Salix integra ‘Alba Maculata’

Height: 30-35’ Spread: 20-25’ Height: 5 - 8’ Spread: 5 - 8’

Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 5-9
Nearly FRUITLESS variety perfect for northern cli-
mates. Hardy to –28 degrees this new cultivar produces
few frits, and the few that do develop fail to completely
develop. Dark green star shaped leaves turn burgundy
red in the fall. Plant in moist well drained soils.
Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 9
Beautiful, colorful, self branching shrub or tree with tri-
color leaves are sure to attract attention in your land-
scape. New growth appears green and creamy white
with pink overtones. As the growth matures, the pink
fades and the leaves become mottled and streaked with
green and white. Pruning will force new growth and
the color cycle starts all over again. Likes moist soil.
Best color in full sun.

Sweetgum, Slender Silhouette Willow, Prairie Cascade

Liquidambar styraciflua Salix ‘Prairie Cascade’

Height: 30-35’ Spread: 6-8’ Height: 30 - 35’ Spread: 35 - 40’

Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4-9
Exciting new cultivar is extremely slender perfect for
hedge or as a bold accent. Requires no pruning to main-
tain narrow form. Fall color will vary from year to year
depending on fall. Most years yellow with hints of
maroon can be expected. Prefers moist well drained
soils in full sun.
Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 3 - 6
This willow is a large round to wide-spreading tree with
slender, pendulous branches. New shoots are yellow to
yellow-green in color. Foliage emerges very early in the
spring and remains on the tree late into the fall. Not
demanding of site conditions. Prefer ample moisture
and are often found along waterways.

Tulip Tree Yellowwood, American

Liriodendron tulipifera Cladrastris kentuckea

Height: 60 - 75’ Spread: 35 - 50’ Height: 40 - 50’ Spread: 40 - 50’

Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 8 Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 8

A large tree that maintains a fairly narrow oval crown
with age, but may become more rounded when grown
in open situations. The distinctive, tulip-like, greenish-
yellow flowers appear mid-spring. Attractive, bright
green summer foliage turns brilliant golden yellow in
fall. Prefers well-drained soils.
Named for the yellowish wood beneath the bark,
Yellowwood is vase-shaped in youth becoming broad,
rounded at maturity. It is quite spectacular in spring
with its show of fragrant, creamy white flowers. Light
brown, 4” seed pods arrive in fall. The very smooth,
gray bark resembles that of a beech tree. A beautiful
specimen tree that is often under utilized in landscapes.