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Ash, Autumn Purple Fraxinus americana ‘Junginger’ Height: 50 - 60’ Spread: 35 - 50’ Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 3 - 8 A rapid grower with pyramidal-rounded form. Deep green, glossy foliage turns outstanding reddish-purple in fall. Consistent, long-lasting fall color earned this tree the title of 1995 Iowa Tree of the Year. Prefers moist to well-drained soils, but will tolerate most con- ditions. Seedless. Ash, Cimmaron Fraxinus Pennsylvanica ‘Cimmzan’ Height: 50 - 60’ Spread: 25 - 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. Ash, Green Fraxinus pennsylvanica Height: 50 - 60’ Spread: 30 - 40’ 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. Ash, Patmore Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Patmore’ Height: 50 - 60’ Spread: 30 - 35’ 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. Ash, Summit Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Summit’ Height: 40 - 45’ Spread: 20 - 25’ Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 7 A relatively vigorous, tree developing a narrow, up- right, oval crown that broadens with age. Excellent uniform branching is complemented by dark green, lustrous foliage turning golden yellow early in fall. Seedless. Aspen, Swedish Populus tremula erecta Height: 35-40’ Spread: 3-5’ 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. Aspen, Quaking Populus tremuloides Height: 40 - 50’ Spread: 20 - 30’ 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, Prairie Spire Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Rugby’ Height: 45 - 55’ Spread: 20 - 25’ Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 3 - 7 A very hardy tree ideal for a variety of environments. It tolerates a wide range of soil conditions and climates. Narrow, dense, upright growth habit make it suitable as a street tree. Glossy, deep green foliage turns bright yellow in fall. Seedless. Beech, Purple Fountain Fagus sylvatica ’Purple Fountain’ Height: 15-30’ Spread: 10-15’ 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. Beech, Tricolor Fagus sylvatica ‘Tricolor’ Height: 25-30’ Spread: 15-20’ Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 4 - 7 Tricolor is a slow growing variety putting on 3-4’’ a year. Purple leaves are variegated with shades of white and pink. Foliage can burn in hot dry locations. Prefers locations with afternoon shade and moist well drained soils. Has smooth silvery bark to show off during win- ter months.

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Ash, Autumn Purple Fraxinus americana ‘Junginger’

Height: 50 - 60’ Spread: 35 - 50’ Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 3 - 8

A rapid grower with pyramidal-rounded form. Deep

green, glossy foliage turns outstanding reddish-purple

in fall. Consistent, long-lasting fall color earned this

tree the title of 1995 Iowa Tree of the Year. Prefers

moist to well-drained soils, but will tolerate most con-

ditions. Seedless.

Ash, Cimmaron Fraxinus Pennsylvanica ‘Cimmzan’

Height: 50 - 60’ Spread: 25 - 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.

Ash, Green Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Height: 50 - 60’ Spread: 30 - 40’ 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.

Ash, Patmore Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Patmore’

Height: 50 - 60’ Spread: 30 - 35’ 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.

Ash, Summit Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Summit’

Height: 40 - 45’ Spread: 20 - 25’ Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 7

A relatively vigorous, tree developing a narrow, up-

right, oval crown that broadens with age. Excellent

uniform branching is complemented by dark green,

lustrous foliage turning golden yellow early in fall.

Seedless.

Aspen, Swedish Populus tremula erecta

Height: 35-40’ Spread: 3-5’ 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.

Aspen, Quaking Populus tremuloides

Height: 40 - 50’ Spread: 20 - 30’ 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, Prairie Spire Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Rugby’

Height: 45 - 55’ Spread: 20 - 25’ Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 3 - 7

A very hardy tree ideal for a variety of environments. It

tolerates a wide range of soil conditions and climates.

Narrow, dense, upright growth habit make it suitable as

a street tree. Glossy, deep green foliage turns bright

yellow in fall. Seedless.

Beech, Purple Fountain Fagus sylvatica ’Purple Fountain’

Height: 15-30’ Spread: 10-15’ 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.

Beech, Tricolor Fagus sylvatica ‘Tricolor’

Height: 25-30’ Spread: 15-20’ Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 4 - 7

Tricolor is a slow growing variety putting on 3-4’’ a

year. Purple leaves are variegated with shades of white

and pink. Foliage can burn in hot dry locations. Prefers

locations with afternoon shade and moist well drained

soils. Has smooth silvery bark to show off during win-

ter months.

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Birch, Heritage Betula nigra ‘Cully’

Height: 40 - 50’ Spread: 30 - 35’ 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.

Cherry, Snow Fountain Weeping Prunus ‘Snowfozam’

Height: 10 - 15’ Spread: 8 - 12’ 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.

Birch, Royal Frost Betula x ‘Royal Frost’

Height: 30 - 40’ Spread: 15 - 20’ 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.

Birch, Whitespire Betula platyphylla var. ‘Whitespire’

Height: 35 - 40’ Spread: 20 - 25’ 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, Paper bark Betula papyrifera

Height: 40 - 50 Spread: 25 - 30’ 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.

Cherry, Kwanzan Prunus serrulata ‘Kwanzan’

Height: 15 - 25’ Spread: 15 - 20’ 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, River Betula nigra

Height: 40 - 60’ Spread: 30 - 40’ 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.

Blackgum Nyssa sylvatica

Height: 35 - 45’ Spread: 20 - 25’’ 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.

Burning Bush on Std. Euonymus alatus

Height: 10-12’ Spread: 10-12’ 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, Fox Valley Betula nigra ‘little King’

Height: 10-12’ Spread: 10-12’ 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.

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Chokecherry, Canada Red Prunus virginiana ‘Canada Red’

Height: 18 - 25’ Spread: 15 - 20’ Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 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.

Crabapple Bloom Color Chart

White PinkWhite Pink RedRed Donald Wyman Coral Burst Prairie Fire-

Golden Raindrops Indian Magic Profussion

Lollipop Pink Spires Purple Prince

Molten Lava Prairie Rose Red Baron

Sargent Zumi Red Jewell

Snowdrift Royalty

Spring Snow

Crabapple, Coralburst Malus ‘Coralcole’

Height: 10 - 15’ Spread: 10 - 15’ Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 3 - 8

This slower growing cultivar has a profile similar to a

candelabra when young and keeps this form through

maturity. The small green foliage is overwhelmed by

abundant coral pink buds that open to double, rose-pink

flowers and are followed by 1/2”, reddish-orange fruit.

Great specimen tree. Disease resistant.

Crabapple, Donald Wyman Malus ‘Donald Wyman’

Height: 18 - 20’ Spread: 20 - 25’ 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.

Cottonwood, Siouxland Populus deltoides ‘Siouxland’

Height: 60 - 80’ Spread: 35 - 45’ 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.

Cherry, Yoshino Prunus x yedoensis

Height: 25’-30’ Spread: 25’-30’ 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.

Crabapple, Golden Raindrops Malus ‘Schmidtcutleaf’

Height: 15 - 20’ Spread: 13 - 15’ Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 3 - 7

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.

Crabapple, Indian Magic Malus ‘Indian Magic’

Height: 15 - 20’ Spread: 15 - 20’ 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, Lollipop Malus ‘Lollizam’

Height: 8 - 10’ Spread: 8 - 10’ Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 4 - 7

Lollipop has a form unlike any other crabapple.

Covered with white flowers in spring, followed by

abundant gold-amber fruits in autumn. Shows good

disease resistance. Striking ornamental tree for

Featuring in the landscape. Useful in small areas and

framing entrances, walk ways, or formal applications

Crabapple, Molten Lava Malus: Rosaceae

Height: 12’-15’ Spread: 10’-12’ Zones: 4-8 Growth Rate: Moderate

An abundance of brilliant, orange-red fruit is produced

in the fall and persists through-out much of the winter.

The leaves are a nice, clear green and have a good

Disease resistance. A hardy, wide-spreading weeper that

is excellent for smaller areas.

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Crabapple, Purple Prince Malus ‘Purple Prince’

Height: 20’ Spread: 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

Crabapple, Pink Spires Malus ‘Pink Spires’

Height: 15 - 20’ Spread: 12 - 15’ 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.

Crabapple, Prairifire Malus ‘Prairifire’

Height: 18 - 20’ Spread: 18 - 20’ Growth Rate: Moderate 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.

Crabapple, Snowdrift Malus ‘Snowdrift’

Height: 15 - 20’ Spread: 15 - 20’ 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.

Crabapple, Prairie Rose Malus ioensis ‘prairie rose’

Height: 18-20’ Spread: 18-20’ Growth Rate: Moderate 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.

Crabapple, Profusion Malus ‘Profusion’

Height: 15 - 25’ Spread: 15 - 20’ Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 8

This vigorous, small tree produces an abundance of

deep red buds opening to single, purplish-red flowers

that fade to purplish-pink. The foliage emerges purple

in spring fading to bronze-purple-green in summer.

Showy, 1/2” red fruit is persistent. Disease resistant.

Crabapple, Spring Snow Malus ‘Spring Snow’

Height: 20 - 25’ Spread: 15 - 20’ Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 7

This dense, upright oval, FRUITLESS tree produces a

showy display of single, fragrant, white flowers that

begin as pink buds. Ideal for patio or sidewalk use

where fruit is usually a problem. Foliage is bright

green in summer. Tolerates heat. Resistant to most

diseases.

Crabapple, Red Barron Malus ‘Red Barron’

Height: 15 - 20’ Spread: 8 - 10’ 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, Red Jewel Malus x ‘Red Jewel’

Height: 12 - 15’ Spread: 10 - 15’ Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 4 - 8

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, Sargent Malus sargentii

Height: 8 - 12’ Spread: 12 - 18’ Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 4 - 7

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.

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Cherry, Rose Weeping Prunus Subhirtelia

Height: 30’-40’ Spread: 15’-25’ Zones:5-8 Growth Rate: Fast

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.

Crabapple, Sugar Tyme Malus ‘Sutyzam’

Height: 15 - 18’ Spread: 12 - 15’ 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.

Crabapple, Zumi (Redbud) Malus x zumi ‘Calocarpa’

Height: 20 - 25’ Spread: 20 - 25’ Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 6

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.

Dogwood, Kousa

Cornus, Kousa

Height: 15’-20’ Spread: 15’-20’ Zones: 5-8 Growth Rate: Slow

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.

Cypress, Bald Taxodium distichum

Height: 50 - 70’ Spread: 25 - 35’ Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 5 - 9

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.

Dogwood, Cherokee Chief Cornus Florida

Height: 15’-20’ Spread: 15’-25’ 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.

Dogwood, Cherokee Sunset Cornus Florida ‘Cherokee Sunset’

Height: 15’-20’ Spread: 15’-25’ Zones: 5-8 Growth Rate: Moderate

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.

Dawn Redwood Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Height: 60-100’ Spread: 15-30’ Zones: 5-8 Growth Rate: Moderate

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.

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Dogwood, Milk Way Malus Milky Way

Height: 15’-20’ Spread: 15’-20’ Zones: 5-8 Growth: Moderate

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.

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.

Dogwood, Pagoda Cornus alternifolia

Height: 15 - 20’ Spread: 15 - 20’ Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 3 - 7

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, Triumph Ulmus ‘Morton Glossy’

Height: 40 - 45’ Spread: 35 - 40’ Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 8

Elm, New Horizon Ulmus ‘New Horizon’

Height: 40’ Spread: 25’ Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4-8

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

Fringetree, White Chionanthus virginicus

Height: 12 - 20’ Spread: 12 - 20’ Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 4 - 9

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.

Elm, Accolade Ulmus x ‘Accolade’

Height: 75’ Spread: 45’ Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 7

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.

Dogwood, Pink-Flowering

Cornus, florida var. rubra

Height: 15’-20’ Spread: 15’-20’ Zones: 5-8 Growth Rate: Slow

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.

Elm, Princeton Ulmus ‘Princeton’

Height: 60-70’ Spread: 50-55’ Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4-8

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.

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Height: 15 - 20 Spread: 20-25’ Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 5 - 7

Goldenrain Tree Koelreuteria paniculata

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.

Hackberry, Common Celtis occidentalis

Height: 35 - 55’ Spread: 40 - 50’ 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.

Honeylocust, Imperial Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis ‘Impcole’

Height: 30 - 35’ Spread: 25 - 35’ 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.

Honeylocust, Shademaster Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis ‘Shademaster’

Height: 45 - 55’ Spread: 30 - 35’ Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 7

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.

Hawthorn, Thornless Cockspur Crataegus crusgalli var. inermis

Height: 15 - 25’ Spread: 15 - 25’ 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.

Honeylocust, Skyline Gleditsia triacanthos var.inermis ‘Skycole’

Height: 45 - 55’ Spread: 30 - 35’ 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.

Ginkgo, Autumn Gold Ginkgo Biloba

Height: 40’-50’ Spread: 25’-30’ 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.

Goldenchain Tree Laburnum x watereri

Height: 12 - 15’ Spread: 9 - 12’ 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.

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Hydrangea, Pee Gee Std Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’

Height: 8 - 10’ Spread: 8 - 15’ 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.

Kentucky Coffeetree Gymnocladus dioicus

Height: 45 - 55’ Spread: 35 - 45’ Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 3 - 8

A tree whose coarse branch texture, open spreading

habit and persistent, reddish-brown seed pods create an

attractive site in winter. Foliage is late to come out in

spring, but new leaves are pink to purple, changing to

dark green in summer then to yellow in fall.

Horsechesnut, Fort McNair Fort McNair

Height: 30’-40’ Spread: 25’-30’ Zones: 3-7 Growth: Slow

A small rounded tree with flowers in the spring, leaves

are a dark green. Flowers are mostly pink with a yellow

throat.

Katsura Cercidiphyllum japonicum

Height: 40 - 55’ Spread: 20 - 30’ 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.

Honeylocust, Sunburst Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis ‘Suncole’

Height: 30 - 35’ Spread: 25 - 30’ 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.

Horsechestnut, Common Aesculaus hippocastanum

Height: 50 - 75’ Spread: 40 - 70’ 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.

Hornbeam, European (Ironwood) Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigata’

Height: 30 - 40’ Spread: 20 - 30’ 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.

American Hornbeam Carpinus virginiana

Height: 20 - 25’ Spread: 20 - 25’ 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.

Hydrangea, Kyushu Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’

Height: 10-15’ Spread: 10-12’ 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.

Hydrangea, Pinky Winky Hydrangea paniculata ‘Pinky Winky’

Height: 10-15’ Spread: 10-12’ 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.

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Lilac, Dwarf Korean Tree Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’

Height: 4 - 8’ Spread: 3 - 6’ 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.

Linden, Greenspire Tilia cordata ‘Greenspire’

Height: 40 - 50’ Spread: 25 - 30’ 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.

Linden, Redmond Tilia Americana ‘Redmond’

Height: 35 - 55’ Spread: 25 - 30’ 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, Japanese Syringa reticulata

Height: 20 - 30’ Spread: 15 - 25’ 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.

Lilac, Ivory Silk Syringa reticulate ‘Ivory Silk’

Height: 20 - 25’ Spread: 12 - 15’ 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.

Magnolia, Jane Magnolia x ‘Jane’

Height: 12’-20’ Spread: 10’-12’ 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 .

Magnolia, Merrill Magnolia x loebneri ‘Merrill’

Height: 15-20’ Spread: 15-20’ 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.

Magnolia, Saucer Magnolia soulangeana

Height: 20-25’ Spread: 20-25’ 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. .

Magnolia, Royal Star Magnolia stellata ‘Royal Star’

Height: 8 - 12’ Spread: 8 - 10’ 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, American Sentry Tilia americana ‘McKSentry’

Height: 40 - 50’ Spread: 20-25’ 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.

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Maple, Balista - Fall Fiesta Acer saccharum, ‘Balista’

Height: 50 - 75’ Spread: 50’ 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 Acer freemanii, ‘Jeffersred’

Height: 50 - 55’ Spread: 35 - 40’ Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 7

Selected as the 1997 Iowa Tree of the Year, this vigor-

ous hybrid of Silver and Red Maple has a dense, oval-

rounded habit, ascending branching structure and a

strong central leader. Disease and insect resistant.

Prized for its brilliant orange-red fall color. Adaptable

to a wide range of soils and tolerant to tough conditions.

Maple, Armstrong Acer freemanii ‘Armstrong’

Height: 50 - 65’ Spread: 15 - 20’ 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.

Maple, Amur Flame Acer tataricum ssp. Ginnala

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

Height: 15 - 20’ Spread: 15 - 20’ Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 3 - 8

Maple, Autumn Spire Acer rubrum ‘Autumn Spire’

Height: 50’ Spread: 20 - 25’ 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, Amur Hot Wings Acer tataricum ‘Garann’

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.

Height: 15 - 20’ Spread: 15 - 20’ Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 3 - 8

Maple, Bowhaull Acer rubrum ‘Bowhaul’

Height: 45-50’ Spread: 20 - 25’ Growth Rate: Moderate 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.

Maple, Autumn Flame Acer rubrum ‘Autumn Flame’

Height: 50 - 55’ Spread: 35 - 40’ 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.

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Maple, Emerald Luster

Height: 50’-60’ Spread: 35’- 45’ 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, Crimson King Acer platanoides ‘Crimson King’

Height: 40 - 45’ Spread: 30 - 35’ Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 7

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.

Maple, Commemoration Sugar Acer saccharum ‘Commemoration’

Height: 50 - 55’ Spread: 30 - 35’ 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 Green Column Acer nigrum ‘Green Column’

Height: 50-55 Spread: 20 - 25’ 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.

Maple, Celebration Acer freemanii, ‘Celzam’

Height: 40 - 45’ Spread: 20 - 25’ 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.

Maple, Brandywine Rubrum

Height: 20’-25’ Spread: 10’-12’ Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 4-8

A brilliant red purple autumn color. It produces only

male flowers thus no fruit or nuisance seedlings.

Adaptable to a wide variety of soil conditions. Excellent

for lawn planting and great for a shade tree above a

patio.

Maple, Burgundy Belle Acer rubrum ‘Magnificent Magenta’

Height: 40 - 45’ Spread: 35 - 40’ 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.

Maple, Crimson Sentry Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’

Height: 20-25’ Spread: 10-15’ 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.

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Maple, Japanese Sango Kaku Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku’

Height: 10’-15’ Spread: 8’-10’ Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 4-8

Excellent accent tree best know for its red–coral col-

ored bark. Color of bark will intensify during cold

winter months. Leaves emerge with hints of reddish-

pink tones before turning yellow-green for summer

months. Prefers late afternoon shade and moist well

drained soil conditions.

Maple, Emerald Queen Acer platanoides ‘Emerald Queen’

Height: 45 - 50’ Spread: 35 - 40’ 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.

Maple, Japanese Inaba Shidare Acer Palmatum

Height: 12’-15’ Spread: 10’-15’ Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 5-8

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, Japanese Garnet Acer palmatum ‘Garnet’

Height: 6 - 10 Spread: 10 - 12’ 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, Japanese Bloodgood Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’

Height: 12 - 15’ Spread: 12 - 15’ Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 5 - 8

Bloodgood is one of the hardiest Japanese maples for

northern climates. Still protection form winter winds

will help prevent any tip die back. Leaves will hold red

color all season long if in a sunnier location. Late after-

noon shade will help leaves from burning. Prefers moist

well drained soil.

Maple, Green Mountain Sugar Acer saccharum ‘Green Mountain’

Height: 50 - 65’ Spread: 35 - 50’ Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 7

Exceptional, vigorous grower with upright-oval form

and a strong branching habit. Thick, leathery, dark

green foliage turns orange-yellow in fall. Color may

vary depending on planting site. The waxy coating on

the leaves helps protect them from hot, windy and dry

conditions in the summer. Requires well drained soil

and adequate moisture.

Maple, Flax Mill Majesty Acer saccharum ‘Flax Mill Majesty’

Height: 60’ Spread: 40’ Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 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.

Maple, Karpick Acer rubrum ‘Karpick’

Height: 45-50’ Spread: 20-25’ Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 3 - 9

Karpick maple has an upright form great for small areas

in need of vertical height without the width. Leaves

emerge bright red in spring turning to dark glossy green

for summer. Fall color may very from year to year with

brilliant yellows to muted shades of red.

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Maple, Pacific Sunset Acer truncatum, ‘Warrenred’

Height: 30 - 35’ Spread: 25 - 30’ 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, October Glory Acer rubrum ‘October Glory’

Height: 45 - 60’ Spread: 30 - 45’ Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 3 - 9

An excellent, vigorous shade tree popular for its de-

pendable, long-lasting, intense red fall color. Broad-

oval crown with an upright growth habit. Bark color is

a interesting pale gray. Attractive red samaras mature

in late spring and attract birds and squirrels. Adapts

over a wide range of climates and soils, but prefers

acidic soil.

Maple, Parkway Acer platanoides ‘Parkway’

Height: 40’ Spread: 25’ Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 3 - 7

‘Parkway’ is a hardy tree with a compact and broadly

upright pyramidal habit, and oval crown. Dense green

foliage turns bright yellow in the fall. Tolerant of poor

soils and harsh environmental conditions. Known as a

good street tree and utilized by many cities.

Maple, Norway Columnare Acer platanoides ‘Columnare’

Height: 40 - 55’ Spread: 15 - 20’ Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 4 - 7

Compact narrow habitat. Dark green summer foliage

turns yellow in fall. Holds fall color into November.

Free of pests and diseases. Resistant to wind damage.

Excellent tree for streets, formal areas or accent.

Maple, Marmo Acer freemanii ‘Marmo’

Height: 55 - 70’ Spread: 35 - 40’ 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.

Maple, Princeton Gold Acer platanoides ‘Princeton Gold’

Height: 35 - 45’ Spread: 30-35’ 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, Norwegian Sunset Acer truncatum ‘Keithsform’

Height: 25 - 40’ Spread: 25 - 30’ 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.

Maple, Legacy Sugar Acer saccharum

Height: 40’-55’ Spread: 35’-50’ Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4-7

Dense crown with thick, dark green leaves. Red and

orange fall colors. The waxy coating help to protect

them from the hot windy and dry conditions during the

summer. Requires well drained soil in adequate

Moisture.

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Maple Fall Color Chart

Red / Orange / Burgundy Yellow / Gold

Amur Flame Columnar Norway

Autumn Blaze Commemoration Sugar

Autumn Flame Deborah

Armstrong Emerald Queen

Burgundy Belle Green Mountain Sugar

Celebration Legacy Sugar

Crimson King Norway

Japanese Bloodgood Norwegian Sunset

Marmo Superform

October Glory State Street

Pacific Sunset

Red

Red Sunset

Royal Red

Scanlon

Sienna Glen

Sun Valley

Maple, Wright Brothers Acer saccharum ‘Wright Brothers’

This is a fast growing Sugar Maple which is

resistant to frost cracks and sunscald, and tends to have

more of a red fall color than the other Sugars. Wright

Brothers is also resistant to leaf scorch and is hardy to

–25° F. The growth rate is said to be twice as fast

as the species.

Height: 35 - 40’ Spread: 25 - 30’ Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 7

Maple, Red Sunset Acer rubrum ‘Franksred’

Height: 45 - 50’ Spread: 35 - 40’ 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.

Maple, Sienna Glen Acer freemanii ‘Sienna’

Height: 50 - 60’ Spread: 35 - 40’ Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 7

A hardy, fast growing tree, this hybrid of the Silver and

red Maple combines the best features of each parent.

Supporting better branching habits than the Silver yet

not as refined as the Red. The leaves are smaller than

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, Sun Valley Acer rubrum ‘Sun Valley’

Height: 45 - 50’ Spread: 35 - 40’ 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, Royal Red Acer platanoides ‘Royal Red’

Height: 35 - 40’ Spread: 25 - 30’ 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.

Maple, Superform Acer platanoides ‘Superform’

Height: 45 - 55’ Spread: 35 - 45’ 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, State Street Acer miyabei ‘Morton’

Height: 30 - 40’ Spread: 30 - 40’ Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 8

‘State Street Maple has an excellent adaptability to a

wide range of landscape applications. Extremely toler-

ate to urban conditions. Perfect for street plantings and

smaller residential lots. Fall color may range form

butter-yellow to a golden-yellow depending on site

conditions.

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Pear, Aristocrat (Callery) Pyrus calleryana ‘Aristocrat’

Height: 30 - 35’ Spread: 20 - 25’ 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.

Oak, Pin Quercus palustris

Height: 55 - 70’ Spread: 35 - 40’ 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, Swamp White Quercus bicolor

Height: 50 - 55’ Spread: 45 - 55’ 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, Upright English Quercus robur ‘Fastigiata’

Height: 40 - 50’ Spread: 12-18’ 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.

Oak, Shumard Quercus Shumardii

Height:50’-80’ Spread: 50-60’ 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.

Oak, Bur Quercus macrocarpa

Height: 60 - 80’ Spread: 70 - 90’ 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.

Mountain Ash, Cardinal Royal Sorbus aucuparia ‘Michred’

Height: 30 - 35’ Spread: 15 - 20’ 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.

Ninebark, Diablo on Std. Physocarpus opufolius ‘Diablo’

Height: 8-10’ Spread: 8-10’ 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.

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Redbud, Lavender Twist Weeping Cercis Canadensis ‘Covey’

Height: 6 - 7’ Spread: 5 - 8’ 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.

Redbud, Eastern Clump Cercis canadensis

Height: 25 - 30’ Spread: 30 - 35’ 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.

Plum, Thundercloud Prunus cerasifera ‘Thundercloud’

Height: 15 - 25’ Spread: 15 - 20’ Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 8

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.

Smoktree, Royal Purple Cotinus coggyria ‘Royal Purple’

Height: 10-15’ Spread: 10-15’ 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.

Planetree, London (Sycamore) Platanus acerfolia ‘Bloodgood’

Height: 55 - 85’ Spread: 50 - 65’ 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.

Plum, Crimson Pointe Prunus x cerasifera ’Cipriozam’

Height: 20 - 25’ Spread: 8 - 10’ Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 9

Tight columnar selection of Newport plum. Showy

white flowers in April, before the tree leafs out. New

leaves have a orange-hue maturing to a deep merlot-

burgundy.

Redbud, Forest Pansy Cercis Canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’

Height: 25 - 30’ Spread: 30 - 35’ 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.

Robinia, Twisty Baby Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Twisty Baby ’

Height: 8-10’ Spread: 10-12’ Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 7

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.

Robinia, Purple Robe Robinia pseudoacacia

Height: 20-25’ Spread: 15-20’ Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4 - 8

Extremely hardy tree, able to handle dry infertile soils

once established. Fragrant violet purple wisteria like

flowers bloom mid to late spring. Flowers produce

purple-brown seed pods that persist on tree till they are

blown off the tree. This species has shown

Serviceberry, Autumn Brilliance Amelchier grandiflora ‘Autumn Brilliance’

Height: 15 - 25’ Spread: 15 - 18’ 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.

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Tulip Tree Liriodendron tulipifera

Height: 60 - 75’ Spread: 35 - 50’ 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.

Height: 40 - 50’ Spread: 40 - 50’ Growth Rate: Moderate Zone: 4 - 8

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.

Yellowwood, American Cladrastris kentuckea

Willow, Prairie Cascade Salix ‘Prairie Cascade’

Height: 30 - 35’ Spread: 35 - 40’ 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.

Willow, Dappled Std Salix integra ‘Alba Maculata’

Height: 5 - 8’ Spread: 5 - 8’ 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.

Viburnum, Nannyberry Tree Viburnum lentago

Height: 15 - 20’ Spread: 6 - 10’ 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.

Stewartia, Korean Stewartia koreana

Height: 15-20 Spread: 10-12’ 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.

Sweetgum, Slender Silhouette Liquidambar styraciflua

Height: 30-35’ Spread: 6-8’ 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.

Sweetgum, Cherokee Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Ward’

Height: 30-35’ Spread: 20-25’ 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.