Acer ginnala
15-20'
15'
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| Grow Rate Fast Growing |
Foliage Medium Green |
Fall Foliage Scarlet |
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Amur Maple Acer ginnala |
Height 15-20' |
Spread 15' |
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Zone 2 |
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| Graceful, irregular round shape formed from slender branches. Extremely hardy with outstanding fall color. Drought tolerant. Prefers acidic, well-drained soils. | |||||
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Sensation Box Elder Acer negundo 'Sensation' |
Height 30' |
Spread 30' |
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Zone 3 |
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| Slower, more controlled rounded growth habit with improved branching structure over other species. Medium green foliage in summer, which changes to a lovely red in fall. Prefers well-drained soils. | |||||
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Red Japanese Maple Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' |
Height 15-25' |
Spread 25' |
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Zone 5 |
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| Cascading, contorted branches with serrated leaves. Leaves may fade to a reddish green in summer. Prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soils. WILL NEED TO BE WINTERED INDOORS | ||||
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Bloodgood Japanese Maple Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' |
Height 12-20' |
Spread 15-20' |
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Zone 5 |
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| Artistic branching and decorative red foliage. Red fruits in late summer and early autumn. Prefers moist, well-drained soils. WILL NEED TO BE WINTERED INDOORS | ||||
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Butterfly Japanese Maple Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' |
Height 5-6' |
Spread 4-6' |
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Zone 5 |
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| Short, twiggy growth making an excellent large shrub or small tree. Small variegated leaves of pale green and cream borders. In spring light pink markings border the cream portion. In fall, the white areas transform into a striking magenta. | ||||
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Red Dragon Laceleaf Japanese Maple Acer palmatum dissectum 'Red Dragon' |
Height 8-10' |
Spread 10-12' |
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Zone 5 |
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| Compact, cascading mound of lace foliage. Young leaves are bright scarlet then darken to burgundy as they develop. Retains color in sun or shade. WILL NEED TO BE WINTERED INDOORS. | ||||
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Seiryu Laceleaf Japanese Maple Acer palmatum dissectum 'Seiryu' |
Height 10-15' |
Spread 8-12' |
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Zone 5 |
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| Fast growing, upright selection with lacy light green leaves with red margins. Prefers moist, well-drained soils. WILL NEED TO BE WINTERED INDOORS. | ||||
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Tamukeyama Laceleaf Japanese Maple Acer palmatum dissectum 'Tamukeyama' |
Height 8-10' |
Spread 12-18' |
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Zone 5 |
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| Maroon bark brushed with white on young branches form a rounded habit. Lacy leaves have 7 to 9 lobes that mature from crimson in spring to purple in summer. Prefers moist, well-drained soils. WILL NEED TO BE WINTERED INDOORS. | ||||
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Lion's Mane Japanese Maple Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' |
Height 15' |
Spread 8-10' |
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Zone 5 |
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| Compact growth with heavily curled leaves on short shoots giving a "stubby" appearance. Fall color is yellow with crimson undertones. Slow growing, with size dependent upon fertilization. Excellent for container gardens or as a bonsai. | ||||
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Deborah Maple Acer platanoides 'Deborah' |
Height 40-60' |
Spread 40-60' |
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Zone 3 |
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| Vigorous grower with a strong, straight central leader and broad oval shape. Foliage starts out red in spring than turns to dark green throughout summer. Cluster of yellow flowers in spring. Prefers well-drained soils. | |||||
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Emerald Queen Maple Acer platanoides 'Emerald Queen' |
Height 50-60' |
Spread 40-45' |
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Zone 4 |
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| Rapid grower with ascending branches that result in an oval shape. Good straight trunk with glossy foliage. | |||||
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Royal Red Maple Acer platanoides 'Royal Red' |
Height 45' |
Spread 40' |
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Zone 4 |
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| Slower growing maple with maroon foliage all season. Excellent shade tree with a straight trunk and well-shaped oval canopy. Prefers well-drained soils. | |||||
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Superform Maple Acer platanoides 'Superform' |
Height 50-60' |
Spread 40-45' |
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Zone 4 |
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| Rapid grower with thick dark green foliage. Known for its straight trunk, excellent rounded form and hardiness. | |||||
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Autumn Spire Maple Acer rubrum 'Autumn Spire' |
Height 50' |
Spread 20-25' |
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Zone 3 |
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| Broad columnar shape with showy red male flowers in spring before leaves open. Consistent red fall color. Prefers moist, slightly acidic soils. | ||||
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Red Sunset Maple Acer rubrum 'Franksred' |
Height 50' |
Spread 30-40' |
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Zone 4 |
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| Dense, upright form with thick textured foliage. Fall color retained longer than other Red Maple varieties. Prefers moist, slightly acidic soils. | ||||
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Northwood Maple Acer rubrum 'Northwood' |
Height 50' |
Spread 35' |
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Zone 3 |
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| Rounded to oval shape with ascending branches. Prefers moist, slightly acidic soils. | ||||
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Autumn Blaze Maple Acer x freemanii 'Jeffersred' |
Height 50-60' |
Spread 40' |
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Zone 4 |
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| Ascending branch habit with rapid growth and dense oval shape. Drought tolerant and adaptable to most soils. Prefers moist, slightly acidic soils. | |||||
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Sienna Glenn Maple Acer x freemanii 'Sienna' |
Height 60' |
Spread 40' |
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Zone 3 |
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| Fast growing maple with uniform branching and a pyramidal form. Tolerant of alkaline, acidic and moist soil conditions. Superior to Autumn Blaze Maple in withstanding strong winds. | |||||
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Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance' |
Height 20-25' |
Spread 15' |
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Zone 3 |
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| Small, multi-stemmed tree blooms in early spring with white clusters of flowers and sweet edible purple-black fruit later in the season. Heavily branched with light gray bark and a rounded shape. Attracts birds and wildlife. | ||||
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Crimson Frost Birch Betula 'Crimson Frost' |
Height 30-35' |
Spread 20' |
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Zone 4 |
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| Red-purple leaf color all summer with exfoliating bark that turns white with a cinnamon hue. Broad, upright form. Tolerant of moist, heavy soils. | ||||
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Cutleaf Weeping Birch Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica' |
Height 30-40' |
Spread 25' |
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Zone 2 |
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| Pendulous branches and graceful cutleaf foliage. Young brown bark matures to grayish white with increasing fissures with age. May attract butterflies. | ||||
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Young's Weeping Birch Betula pendula 'Youngii' |
Height 15-20' |
Spread 15' |
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Zone 3 |
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| Irregular, weeping shape with slender branches, lacking a central leader. White exfoliating bark useful in smaller yards. May attract butterflies and prefers moist, well-drained soils. | ||||
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Weeping Siberian Peashrub Caragana arborescens 'Pendula' |
Height 5' |
Spread 5' |
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Zone 2 |
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| Budded on a standard with a cascading weeping form. Finely cut, fern like foliage with fragrant yellow flowers in spring. Drought tolerant. | ||||
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Walker Weeping Siberian Peashrub Caragana arborescens 'Walker' |
Height 5 |
Spread 5 |
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Zone 2 |
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| Budded on a standard with strong weeping form. Finely cut, fern like foliage bears bright yellow fragrant flowers in spring. Drought tolerant. | ||||
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Sutherland Peashrub Caragana 'Sutherland' |
Height 16' |
Spread 5' |
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Zone 2 |
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| Narrow, multi-stemmed, v-shaped form with yellow flowers in spring. Drought tolerant. Ideal for screens. | ||||
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Chinese Catalpa Catalpa ovata |
Height 23' |
Spread 13' |
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Zone 2 |
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| Hardy specimen tree with pale yellow to white orchid like bloom with purple centers in spring. Coarse, large, green, heart shaped foliage. Very hardy with some moose resistance. | ||||
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Snowbird Hawthorn Crataegus x mordenensis 'Snowbird' |
Height 12-15' |
Spread 20' |
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Zone 3 |
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| Upright, rounded shape with greater hardiness than Toba Hawthorn. Fragrant, double white flowers that attract butterflies. Sparse, small crimson fruit in fall. Thornless variety with a twisted trunk. Prefers well-drained soils. Drought tolerant. | ||||
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Toba Hawthorn Crataegus x mordenensis 'Toba' |
Height 12-15' |
Spread 12' |
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Zone 3 |
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| Hardy hawthorn with fragrant, large, double white flowers that turn pink followed by clusters of 1/2" red berries. Glossy foliage and an interesting twisted trunk. Attracts butterflies and birds, drought tolerant. Prefers well-drained soils. | ||||
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Autumn Purple Ash Fraxinus americana 'Junginger' |
Height 50-60' |
Spread 30-40' |
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Zone 4 |
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| Rapid grower with an oval form and glossy foliage. May attract butterflies. Tolerates moist soil conditions. | ||||
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Mancana Ash Fraxinus mandshurica 'Mancana' |
Height 40-50' |
Spread 20-25' |
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Zone 3 |
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| Male, seedless selection transplants easily and is tolerant of both drought and excess moisture. Oval form with dense crown. May attract butterflies. | ||||
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Fallgold Ash Fraxinus nigra 'Fallgold' |
Height 50' |
Spread 20-25' |
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Zone 3 |
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| Hardy upright, seedless selection. Adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions. May attract butterflies. Retains color well into autumn. Drought tolerant. | ||||
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Northern Treasure Ash Fraxinus 'Northern Treasure' |
Height 50' |
Spread 20-30' |
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Zone 3 |
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| Upright, vigorous growth habit and limited seed production. May attract butterflies and is drought tolerant. | ||||
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Patmore Green Ash Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Patmore' |
Height 50-60' |
Spread 35' |
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Zone 2 |
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| Seedless cultivar with an elliptical crown and upright branching. No disease and only minor insect problems. | ||||
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Summit Ash Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Summit' |
Height 50-60' |
Spread 25-30' |
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Zone 4 |
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| Straight trunk with uniform, upright shape. Tends to color early in the fall. | ||||
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Almey Crabapple Malus 'Almey' |
Height 16' |
Spread 13' |
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Zone 3 |
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| Airy branching habit with large rose flowers with white centers in spring. New burgundy foliage matures to bronze-green. | ||||
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Brandywine Crabapple Malus 'Branzam' |
Height 15-20' |
Spread 15-20' |
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Zone 4 |
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| Blooms in spring about 7 to 10 days later than other oriental crabapples. Fragrant, double pink flowers contrast well against the large green-burgundy leaves. | ||||
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Dolgo Crabapple Malus 'Dolgo' |
Height 35-40' |
Spread 25-30' |
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Zone 2 |
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| Blooms in early spring with pink buds that open to fragrant white flowers. Fruit ripens in late summer and is good for jelly. | ||||
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Donald Wyman Crabapple Malus 'Donald Wyman' |
Height 20' |
Spread 25' |
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Zone 4 |
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| Rounded shape with glossy, dark green foliage. Abundant and persistent red fruits throughout fall. | ||||
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Pink Spires Crabapple Malus 'Pink Spires' |
Height 15-20' |
Spread 12' |
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Zone 2 |
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| Narrow, columnar form with purple-red foliage that fades to green-bronze in summer and orange-yellow in fall. Persistent fruits through fall. Attracts butterflies and birds. Drought tolerant. | ||||
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Prairiefire Crabapple Malus 'Prairiefire' |
Height 15-20' |
Spread 20' |
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Zone 4 |
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| Good foliage retention through summer, with an upright spreading habit. Dark red, glossy bark and persistent fruits that do not drop. Attracts butterflies and birds. Drought tolerant. | ||||
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Profusion Crabapple Malus 'Profusion' |
Height 15-20' |
Spread 30' |
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Zone 4 |
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| Known for it's abundance of deep red buds that open to purple-red flowers with pink centers that fade to lavender. Young foliage emerges purple then fades to bronze-green. Persistent fruit. Attracts butterflies and birds. Drought tolerant. | ||||
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Purple Prince Crabapple Malus 'Purple Prince' |
Height 20' |
Spread 20' |
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Zone 4 |
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| Rose red blooms and purple-bronze foliage. Matures quickly and does not suffer from stem splitting. Attracts butterflies and birds. Drought tolerant. | ||||
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Radiant Crabapple Malus 'Radiant' |
Height 15-20' |
Spread 20' |
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Zone 3 |
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| Purple-red foliage when young matures to green. Red spring buds open to pink flowers. Compact, symmetrical habit with persistent fruits. Attracts butterflies and birds. Drought tolerant. | ||||
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Red Splendor Crabapple Malus 'Red Splendor' |
Height 20-25' |
Spread 20' |
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Zone 3 |
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| Open, upright habit of glossy reddish green foliage that turns reddish purple in fall. Small fruit never drops. Attracts butterflies and birds. Drought tolerant. | ||||
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Robinsons Crabapple Malus 'Robinsons' |
Height 25' |
Spread 25' |
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Zone 4 |
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| Bronze-green summer foliage turning to a coppery-orange in fall on an upright, spreading habit. Excellent disease resistance and persistent fruits through winter. Attracts butterflies and birds. Drought tolerant. | ||||
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Royalty Crabapple Malus 'Royalty' |
Height 18-20' |
Spread 20' |
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Zone 3 |
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| Young foliage is red turning purplish with a green undercoat glossy appearance. Fall foliage is purple. Upright, rounded habit with darkest purple leaves of all flowering crabapples. Attracts butterflies and birds. Drought tolerant. | ||||
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Selkirk Crabapple Malus 'Selkirk' |
Height 20' |
Spread 25-30' |
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Zone 2 |
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| Hardy, vigorous grower with rounded habit and glossy foliage that emerges red turning to bronze-green. Attracts butterflies and birds. Drought tolerant. | ||||
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Snowdrift Crabapple Malus 'Snowdrift' |
Height 15-20' |
Spread 20-25' |
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Zone 3 |
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| Heavy textured, glossy green foliage with a uniform habit and persistent glossy fruits. Pink flower buds with white blooms. Attracts butterflies and birds. Drought tolerant. | ||||
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Spring Snow Crabapple Malus 'Spring Snow' |
Height 25-30' |
Spread 15' |
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Zone 4 |
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| Fruitless variety with rounded habit of bright green, shiny foliage. In spring is completely covered with pink buds that open to fragrant white flowers in spring. Attracts butterflies and birds. Drought tolerant. | ||||
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Thunderchild Crabapple Malus 'Thunderchild' |
Height 15-20' |
Spread 15' |
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Zone 3 |
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| Compact, upright spreader with delicate pink flowers that appear before deep purple foliage. Resistant to fireblight. Attracts butterflies and birds. Drought tolerant. | ||||
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Swedish Columnar Aspen Populus tremula 'Erecta' |
Height 40' |
Spread 10' |
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Zone 2 |
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| Slender, fast growing tree has dark green leaves with a shiny silver underside turning to orange-yellow in fall. Prefers rich, well-drained, moist soils. Attracts butterflies. Will tolerate heavy soils if not too poorly drained. | ||||
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Newport Plum Prunus cerasifera |
Height 15-20' |
Spread 15-20' |
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Zone 4 |
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| Red-purple foliage with bright red tips during summer. One of the first trees to bloom in spring with fragrant pink flowers. | ||||
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Amur Chokecherry Prunus maackii |
Height 20-30' |
Spread 25-30' |
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Zone 2 |
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| Small tree has white flowers and black staining berries that are usually eaten by birds before ripened. Exfoliating bark is golden brown to dark red with glistening metallic color. Attracts birds. Drought and moose resistant. | ||||
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Mayday Tree Prunus padus |
Height 15-20' |
Spread 20' |
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Zone 3 |
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| Fragrant white blooms on drooping clusters in early spring. Dark green foliage that turns yellow to red in fall. Attracts birds. | ||||
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Rose Tree of China/ Double Flowering Plum Prunus triloba |
Height 10-12' |
Spread 10-12' |
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Zone 2 |
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| Vigorous small tree has been trained to a head forming at 2-3' on a single stem. Profusion of fragrant pink flowers in early spring that attracts butterflies. | ||||
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Canada Red Cherry Prunus virginiana 'Schubert' |
Height 20-25' |
Spread 20' |
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Zone 2 |
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| Foliage emerges green, then turns red as leaves mature and finally turns a reddish-purple in fall. Attracts butterflies and birds. Needs well-drained, aerated soils. | ||||
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Burr Oak Quercus macrocarpa |
Height 60-80' |
Spread 60-80' |
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Zone 3 |
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| Slow growing tree attractive corky bark and rounded habit. Dark green lobed foliage and acorns with maturity. Tolerates a wide range of soil types and air pollutants. | |||||
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Pin Oak Quercus palustris |
Height 40-60' |
Spread 40' |
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Zone 4 |
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| Fast growing, broad pyramidal form. Many lobed, sharply pointed leaves hang on tree into winter. Attracts butterflies and birds. Prefers moist, rich, well-drained soils. Does not tolerate alkaline soils. | |||||
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Red Oak Quercus rubra |
Height 60-80' |
Spread 50' |
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Zone 4 |
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| Fastest growing oak with pyramidal shape in youth, rounding as maturing. Dense foliage that hangs onto the tree into the winter. Attracts butterflies and birds. Drought tolerant. | |||||
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American Mountain Ash Sorbus americana |
Height 27' |
Spread 17' |
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Zone 2 |
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| Oval tree with fragrant, white flower clusters in spring and green leaflets. Ornamental red berries in fall remain over winter. Needs well-drained soils. | ||||
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European Mountain Ash Sorbus aucuparia |
Height 20-30' |
Spread 20-25' |
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Zone 2 |
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| Larger than American Mountain Ash with creamy white flowers in spring. Showy orange-red fruits in August through September. Attracts birds. Prefers well-drained, acidic soils. | ||||
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Cardinal Royal Mountain Ash Sorbus aucuparia 'Michred' |
Height 20-30' |
Spread 15-20' |
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Zone 2 |
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| Dark green foliage with silvery underside. Vigorous grower with symmetrical, upright habit. Brilliant red berries in August through September. Attracts birds. Prefers well-drained, acidic soils. | ||||
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Showy Mountain Ash Sorbus decora |
Height 20-25' |
Spread 20' |
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Zone 2 |
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| Small, rounded tree has white flowers and showy red berries. Hardy, slow growing and resistant to disease. Attracts birds. | ||||
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Dwarf Korean Lilac Tree Syringa meyeri 'Palibin' |
Height 4' |
Spread 5-6' |
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Zone 4 |
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| Red pointed buds opening to fragrant dainty single lavender pink flowers and small leaves. Grafted onto Japanese Lilac Tree. Globe shaped. Excellent accent plant. | ||||
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Japanese Lilac Tree Syringa reticulata |
Height 25' |
Spread 25' |
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Zone 3 |
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| Small specimen tree with creamy white fragrant flowers in large panicles in June and July. Drought tolerant. | ||||
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Ivory Silk Lilac Tree Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk' |
Height 25' |
Spread 15' |
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Zone 3 |
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| Compact, oval growth habit. Cherry-lie bark with creamy flower clusters in early July. Performs best in full sun. | ||||
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American Linden Tilia americana |
Height 75-90' |
Spread 40-50' |
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Zone 3 |
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| Rapid growing tree with fragrant yellow flowers and large, dense foliage on a pyramidal form in youth that rounds in maturity. Attracts butterflies. Prefers deep, moist soil. | |||||
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Littleleaf Linden Tilia cordata |
Height 35-45' |
Spread 30-35' |
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Zone 4 |
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| Broad pyramidal, glossy dark foliage with fragrant pendulous flowers in early summer. Disease resistant and adaptable to a variety of soils. Drought tolerant. | ||||
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Greenspire Linden Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' |
Height 40-50' |
Spread 30-35' |
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Zone 4 |
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| Straight trunk, with rich foliage and fragrant, pale yellow flowers. Drought tolerant. | ||||
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Dropmore Linden Tilia flavescens 'Dropmore' |
Height 30-35' |
Spread 20-25' |
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Zone 1 |
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| Pyramidal form with large, heart shaped leaves. Faster growing than Littleleaf Linden. Fragrant yellow flowers in midsummer. | ||||
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Frontier Elm Ulmus parvifolia 'Frontier' |
Height 50-60' |
Spread 40-45' |
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Zone 5 |
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| Medium to fast growth rate with round habit. Small, glossy leaves on pendulous branches. Attracts birds. Adapts to most conditions. | |||||