2015 PLANT REFERENCE. Contents. Ornamental Shade Trees Ornamental Shrubs. Vines Container Evergreens ...

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2 2015 PLANT REFERENCE Contents Ornamental Shade Trees... 3 Ornamental Shrubs Vines Container Evergreens Roses Easy Elegance Roses Fruits Perennials Ornamental grasses baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois Season 2015

3 Trees ACER MAPLE Acer campestre Carnival Carnival Variegated Hedge Maple FALL Pyramidal Medium w/cream variegated margin Yellow to green 5-7 This bright splash of color will light up any shady area and is just the right shape and size for today s smaller gardens. Emerges with pink, cream and light green foliage changing into a nice variegate with lots of white. Best suited to shade, shelter this maple from harsh conditions for best performance. Winner of the Award of Merit from the Royal Boskoop Horticultural Society, Netherlands. Budded on Acer campestre. Acer campestre BAIlee First Editions Jade Patina Hedge Maple F Upright oval FALL 12 Yellow 5-7 Discovered in western Ohio by Mike Lee, this sport of hedge maple has leaves that are more deeply lobed than the species, similar to an Acer griseum. It was selected for its cold tolerance, after an exceptionally cold winter, and was not affected by frost cracking, which can adversely affect the species. An adaptable tree which will tolerate dry soils and severe pruning. Acer ginnala Amur Maple - Tree Form FALL Rounded Medium green Scarlet 3-7 This tree has a graceful, irregular shape formed by slender spreading branches. Extremely hardy, it is an excellent xeriscape plant, and offers outstanding fall color. Amur Maple does not store well over winter. In order to insure viability of plants, these trees are dug in spring, resulting in a later shipping date than our fall dug trees. Acer ginnala Embers Embers Amur Maple - Tree Form FALL Rounded Medium green Scarlet 3-7 A great xeriscape plant, this outstanding Amur Maple was selected by BaileFy Nurseries for its bright red fruit and exceptional scarlet fall color. Like our other ginnalas, Embers is dug in spring, resulting in a later shipping date for these bareroot trees than our fall dug stock. Acer griseum Paperbark Maple FALL Upright oval Green Green/red/brown 5-7 This small tree has rich red-brown exfoliating bark that is beautiful all year long, especially in winter when accentuated by snow. Fall color of the small, trifoliate leaves will vary from year to year. A slow growing tree, it is well worth the wait. Have patience. Acer miyabei Morton State Street Maple FALL Pyramidal Medium green Yellow 4-9 From the Morton Arboretum in Illinois. Ascending branches and a very uniform, broad-pyramidal habit. Attractive medium green foliage, good resistance to leaf tatter. Fall color is soft, buttery to golden yellow depending on temperature and site. Excellent adaptability and stress tolerance in regards to heat, drought, salt and pollution. A more cold hardy alternative to A. campestre and a more heat/drought resistant alternative to A. platanoides. baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois Season 2015

4 Trees Acer negundo Sensation Sensation Maple FALL Rounded Green Brilliant red 5-6(trial in zone 4) Acer palmatum Red Emperor Red Emperor Japanese Maple FALL Upright vase Dark red Scarlet 5-9 A big improvement over the species, Sensation offers a slower, more controlled, and much more uniform growth habit. The branching structure is also much improved. Foliage is a pleasant medium green in summer, and changes to a lovely bright red color in autumn. Zone 5-6, also shown to do well in zone 4b. Acer palmatum var. atropurpureum Redleaf Japanese Maple FALL Broad, rounded Red-purple Bright red 5-8 A seedling form of Japanese red maple. Highly valued for its fl exibility in the landscape. The color and form make Japanese maples magnifi cent specimens and accent plants. Also attractive in the shrub border and widely used as bonsai. Prefers a moist yet well-drained soil, high in organic matter. Protect from wind and late spring frost as young foliage is cold sensitive. Dappled shade is best. Acer palmatum Bloodgood Bloodgood Japanese Maple FALL Rounded Burgundy-red Red 5-8 Red Emperor sets a new standard for red-leaf Japanese maples. The new growth is deep purple-red and it holds that color exceptionally well throughout the summer. Fall foliage turns a rich crimson. It leafs out about two weeks later than other Japanese maples giving it the benefi t of less spring frost damage. Graceful form and brilliant color, works well as a focal point in the urban landscape. Acer palmatum Cynthia s Crown Jewel Cynthias Crown Jewel Jap Maple FALL 4 3 Mounding Red and green to green Orange-red 5-8 Small, shrub-like Japanese maple with a low mounding habit. Delicately serrated leaves in spring are hues of yellow and rose before changing to green during the summer. Autumn brings brilliant orange-red colors. Slowing growing and compact for small gardens and containers. Acer palmatum var. dissectum Crimson Queen Crimson Queen Japanese Cut Leaf Maple FALL Cascading Burgundy Scarlet 5-8 Highly prized for its artistic branching and decorative red foliage. Ideal for residential landscapes, this versatile species can be used as an accent, specimen, shrub border or bonsai. Attractive red fruits in late summer and early autumn. Prefers moist, well-drained soil and some shade. Truly outstanding in foliage and form. Young leaves are finely cut and of the darkest purple-red, and maintain that color throughout the summer. Autumn brings clear reddish purple foliage color. The form is wider than tall, weeping or cascading. Season 2015 baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois

5 Trees Acer palmatum var. dissectum Tamukeyama Tamukeyama Japanese Cut Leaf Maple FALL Cascading Purple red Bright red 5-8 Acer platanoides Deborah Deborah Maple FALL Broadly oval Red turning to dk bronze-green Bronze-yellow A small weeping/cascading tree with multi-dissected, deep-crimson leaves. Leaves are not as deeply cut as other dissectum varieties giving it a bolder, more robust appearance. Autumn brings fi ery scarlet tones. Plant as a focal point in the garden. May also be planted in patio containers. Cascading effect is especially lovely on the ponds edge. NORWAY MAPLES Norway Maples and the cultivars of Norway Maple need proper soil conditions for normal growth. Pay special attention to ensure good drainage and aeration. Acer platanoides Norway Maple FALL Rounded Yellow This favorite street and park tree is well adapted to the extremes of urban conditions, including drought and pollution. The rounded crown is quite dense, with lustrous dark green foliage. It is best to wrap the trunk in winter, especially when the tree is young. Acer platanoides Columnare Columnar Norway Maple FALL Narrow, columnar Deep green Yellow Generally free of pests and disease, and resistant to wind damage, this is the most practical columnar tree for northern regions. The attractive dark green foliage changes to a nice yellow in fall. The columnar form is perfect for street use, accents or formal plantings. Acer platanoides Crimson King Crimson King Maple FALL Oval Rich purple The dense foliage of this slow growing shade tree remains an excellent maroon-red all season long. Spring flowers of attractive maroon and yellow are a bonus. This cultivar, known for its straight trunk and well-shaped head, originated as a seedling of Schwedleri. Discovered as a Schwedleri seedling in Canada in 1967, this COPF introduction is similar to Schwedler but has a superior branching habit. A vigorous grower with a strong, straight central leader, it has brilliant red spring foliage that turns to dark green through summer. Acer platanoides Crimson Sentry Crimson Sentry Maple FALL Narrow, columnar Deep purple This bud sport of Crimson King has an upright branching habit, with leaves closely spaced along the branches for a very dense appearance. Its slow growth makes it ideal for narrow streets and small yards. The spring foliage is a brighter red than Crimson King. Acer platanoides Pond Emerald Lustre Maple FALL Round oval Glossy green Yellow Introduced by Bailey Nurseries in 1979, this shade tree was selected by Don Pond for its outstanding branching habit, hardiness, and vigor. The immature foliage displays an attractive red tinge before maturing to glossy deep green leaves with a slightly wavy margin. Acer platanoides Princeton Gold Princeton Gold Maple FALL Oval Bright golden-yellow Yellow This attractive Norway selection makes a stunning accent plant in the landscape. The foliage is bright golden yellow, especially when young, and the color holds well through the summer. Nicely shaped, this is defi nitely a tree that attracts attention. baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois Season 2015

6 Trees Acer platanoides Royal Red Royal Red Maple FALL Broadly oval Maroon red, glossy This Norway maple selection is similar to Crimson King, but with a somewhat slower growth rate and what some consider slightly better color. A dense shade tree, it has a straight trunk with a well-shaped canopy. The glossy foliage is an excellent maroon red all season. Acer platanoides Variegatum Variegated Norway Maple FALL Upright, rounded Green with white edge Yellow This Norway selection is an unusual specimen tree that is certain to draw attention. A dense shade tree, it is known for its straight trunk and well-shaped crown, but most notably for its beautiful variegated foliage. Leaves are green with an attractive creamy white margin. Acer pseudosieboldianum Korean Maple FALL Rounded Yellow, orange, red For those of us in northern climates, there is fi nally an alternative to Japanese maples (Acer palmatum). Korean maples are similar enough that we can happily fool ourselves with this hardier substitute. A showy accent plant with palmate leaves, brilliant autumn colors and attractive bark. Prefers cool conditions and won t mind partial shade. RED MAPLES Red Maples prefer a lower ph, acid substrate. While they will grow in somewhat alkaline soils, they will not develop the characteristic beautiful autumn color. Acer rubrum Northern Source Red Maple FALL Upright, rounded Green Brilliant scarlet or yellow 3-6 Grown from a Northern United States seed source. A fairly rapid growing tree, red maple is a beautiful addition to the landscape. The showy red fl owers appear in spring before the leaves open and put on a great show. Autumn brings outstanding shades of color. red maple will perform best in partial shade and moist soils. Acer rubrum Red Maple FALL NATIVE Upright, rounded Green Brilliant scarlet or yellow 4-6 Eastern & north central US A fairly rapid growing tree, red maple is a beautiful addition to the landscape. The showy red fl owers appear in spring before the leaves open and put on a great show. Autumn brings outstanding shades of color. Red maple will perform best in partial shade and moist soils. Acer rubrum Autumn Spire Autumn Spire Maple FALL Broadly columnar Green Beautiful red 3-6 This broadly columnar form of red maple was introduced by the University of Minnesota in 1992, from a seed source near Grand Rapids, Minnesota. It offers showy red male fl owers in spring before leaves open, consistently beautiful red fall color, and great hardiness. Season 2015 baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois

7 Trees Acer rubrum Brandywine Brandywine Maple FALL Oval Medium green Purple red 4-8 Acer rubrum Northwood Northwood Maple FALL Round, oval Bright orange-red 3-8 Brandywine is cross between A. rubrum October Glory and A. rubrum Autumn Flame, and was developed by the U.S. National Arboretum. Only sterile fl owers are produced in spring, thus no fruit or undesirable messy seedlings. The long lasting fall color gradually turns from red to brilliant reddish purple. A medium-sized shade tree with an oval crown and signifi cant leafhopper resistance. Although adaptable to a wide range of conditions, prefers a slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil. Excellent for lawn, street, highway and park plantings. Own root. Acer rubrum Magnificent Magenta Burgundy Belle Maple FALL Oval to round Medium-dark green Red to burgundy 4-8 A cultivar from Earl Cully, selected in Kansas. The fall color is especially nice, with the leaves initially turning a brilliant red and then changing to an intense burgundy. With an excellent symmetrical branching habit, this is a great choice for street plantings and small landscapes. It also exhibits excellent heat and drought tolerance. Own root. Acer rubrum Olson Northfire Maple FALL Oval Green Brilliant red 3-8 This red maple was selected by Roger Landsburg of Landsburg Landscape and Nursery of Brainerd, Minnesota. It displays good branching habit with brilliant, early fall color we feel is superior to that of Firedance Maple. It also calipers up very nicely. Own root.. The 1994 Leon Snyder Plant of the Year, this selection from northern Minnesota, and released by the University of Minnesota in 1980, has a rounded to oval crown with branches that ascend at approximately a 45 degree angle. Optimum growth, as with all red maples, will occur in moist, slightly acidic soil. Acer rubrum October Glory October Glory Maple FALL Broad, oval Green Crimson red 5-8 This terrifi c red maple is most impressive for its intense crimson red fall color, even under less than perfect circumstances. The color lasts much longer than many other red maples. The wings of the samara display an attractive reddish tinge as well. Own root. Acer rubrum Red Rocket Red Rocket Maple FALL Upright Green Intense red This strongly columnar red maple is a perfect fi t to brighten up smaller landscapes. Relatively short and upright in stature, it makes an excellent street tree for urban areas. Fiery red foliage glows in fall. Introduced by the US National Arboretum from a northern Minnesota selection. Acer rubrum Franksred Red Sunset Maple FALL Upright, dense Bright green, heavy textured Brilliant red This outstanding red maple offers brilliant red autumn color that is retained longer than most other rubrums. Named Iowa Tree of the Year for 2000, it has thick foliage and a dense, upright branching habit that makes it a great choice for street and lawn use. Own root. baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois Season 2015

8 Trees Acer rubrum Bailcraig First Editions Scarlet Jewell Maple 70 F 30 Upright FALL 06 Crimson 3-7 From Bailey Nurseries and First Editions, selected in northern Minnesota by Terry Schwartz of Bailey Nurseries. A full, upright maple that turns a consistent deep crimson each fall, a full two weeks earlier than other rubrum maples. A brilliant show of red fl owers each spring adds to the allure. Excellent symmetrical branching and resistance to frost cracking. Prefers moist, slightly acidic soil. Own root. Acer rubrum Sun Valley Sun Valley Maple FALL Ovate Green Brilliant red Sun Valley was selected by the National Arboretum because of its exceptional fall color and leafhopper resistance. A medium sized tree with an oval crown and symmetrical branching. The fall color is brilliant red and quite long lasting. Only red male fl owers appear in early spring thus producing no seed. Has performed well from Alabama and Georgia to Michigan and Oregon. Own root. Acer saccharinum Silver Maple FALL NATIVE Oval, loose Light green above silvery beneath Yellow 3-7 Eastern North America Acer saccharum Sugar Maple FALL NATIVE Upright, rounded Rich yellow to red 3-5 Eastern North America This wonderful shade tree is undoubtedly the largest and fi nest of our native maples. Slow to medium in growth rate and very hardy, it prefers rich, well-drained soil. Fall color is simply spectacular, ranging from rich, brilliant yellows to all shades of oranges and red. Acer saccharum PA Source Sugar Maple FALL NATIVE Upright, rounded Rich yellow to red Eastern North America Grown from an eastern United States seed source. This wonderful shade tree is undoubtedly the largest and fi nest of our native maples. Slow to medium in growth rate and very hardy, it prefers rich, well-drained soil. Fall color is simply spectacular, ranging from rich, brilliant yellows to all shades of oranges and red. Acer saccharum Barrett Cole PP10,590 Apollo Sugar Maple FALL Narrow, columnar Yellow-orange to red The fastest growing species of American maple, this very hardy native combines graceful form, vigorous growth, and tolerance for a variety of extreme conditions. Foliage provides medium shade, and a nice ornamental effect from the silvery undersides of the leaves. Acer saccharinum Silver Queen Silver Queen Maple FALL Upright, oval Light green above, silvery beneath Golden yellow 3-7 Compact columnar selection of sugar maple with symmetrical growth and dense branching, ideal for limited spaces. Deep green foliage of summer turns an intense array of brilliant orange, red and golden yellow hues. An excellent selection for use as a street tree or in a small urban garden. This vigorous selection of silver maple has a more upright, oval-rounded form than the species and bright foliage with attractive silvery underside. The fall color is golden yellow. Season 2015 baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois

9 Trees Acer saccharum Bailsta PP11,119 Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple FALL Upright, rounded Glossy, leathery green Orange, red, yellow 3-7 Acer tataricum Tatarian Maple FALL Oval, irregular Yellow to red One look is all you ll need to see that Fall Fiesta is superior to the sort. The branching is full and symmetrical. Leathery, glossy, deep green leaves are resistant to leaf tatter and leafhopper damage. A rapid grower, easy to transplant and also resistant to sun scald and frost cracks. Outstanding fall color, shows far more oranges and reds than other sugar maples. Prefers a moist yet well-drained soil with a slight acidity for optimum growth. Acer saccharum Green Mountain Green Mountain Maple FALL Upright oval Orange-scarlet This cultivar has excellent heat tolerance, and performs well in dry, restricted sites. The thick, leathery dark green leaves are covered with a waxy coating, and show good scorch resistance. Green Mountain retains its color in dry windy summer weather. Acer saccharum Jefcan Unity Maple Upright Medium green FALL Yellow, orange-red 3-7 This large shrub/small tree is similar in many respects to Amur maple, Acer ginnala. However, it exhibits much better tolerance of alkalinity and dry conditions. The form is spreading and graceful, and fall color can be quite nice. Samaras are often red and quite showy. Acer tataricum Gar Ann PP15,023 Hot Wings Maple FALL Upright, spreading Yellow to red 3-6 The perfect maple when you don t have room for a tree. The habit is graceful, upright and spreading. The little yellow fl owers are followed by bright red samaras, hence the name Hot Wings. The dark green foliage turns yellow to red giving the fall color expected from a maple. Tolerant of alkalinity and dry conditions. A Colorado Plant Select introduction. Acer x freemanii Jeffersred Autumn Blaze Maple FALL Dense oval head Rich green, deeply lobed Orange-red The fi rst Canadian cultivar of sugar maple selected for the harsh prairie climate, this slow-growing collector tree, with an upright, oval habit is perfect for the residential landscape. Unity has been shown to have excellent resistance to frost cracking. The fall colors range from yellow to orange-red. Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained medium textured soils. Developed by Jeffries Nurseries, Ltd., Manitoba. (C ) This hybrid of silver and red maple has experienced phenomenal popularity due to its ascending branch habit, rapid growth rate, drought tolerance when established, ability to grow in most soils, beautiful fall color and form. It was selected as the 1997 Iowa Tree of the year Urban Tree of the year, Society of Municipal Arborists. Own root. (C ) baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois Season 2015

10 Trees Acer x freemanii AF#1 PP15,593 Firefall Maple FALL Upright, oval Medium green Bright orange to scarlet Firefall has an upright-oval form with good branch angles. This selection is male and therefore does not produce nuisance seeds. The foliage is an attractive medium green throughout the summer. Fall color is bright orange to scarlet and develops fairly early. This is a distinct advantage over some existing Freeman maple cultivars that color later and often do not develop much color in northern regions before freezing temperatures cause the foliage to drop. University of Minnesota introduction. Own root. Acer x freemanii Bailston First Editions Matador Maple FALL Upright oval Green Deep red to orange-red F Discovered in 1997 at our container tree farm by one of our employees, Kevin Johnston. This freemanii cultivar was selected because of its superior habit and fall color. Matador has a deeper red fall color than Autumn Blaze and colors more consistently than Sienna Glen. An adaptable tree with an upright, symmetrical form. Gains its fall color a bit later than other cultivars and holds its leaves longer. Excellent choice for lawn, street or park. Own root. Acer x freemanii Sienna PP11,322 Sienna Glen Maple FALL Pyramidal Green Yellow, orange and red 3-7 A fast growing, hardy maple with uniform branching and a pyramidal form. Tolerant of alkaline, acidic and wet soil conditions. Superior to Autumn Blaze maple in withstanding strong winds. Is considered a very good substitute for ash varieties. Own root. AESCULUS HORSECHESTNUT, BUCKEYE Aesculus glabra Ohio Buckeye FALL Rounded Bright green Yellow orange-red to reddish brown3-7 The palmately compound leaves of this tree are unusual and attractive, especially in the autumn when the fall color is a range of yellows, oranges and reds. Greenish-yellow fl owers are produced on large panicles in spring followed by large light brown fruit capsules GreatPlants for the Great Plains winner. ALNUS ALDER Alnus hirsuta Harbin Prairie Horizon Alder FALL Upright Yellow 3-7 A beautiful alder for diffi cult, dry situations. A rapid growing tree with decorative purple catkins and clusters of brown strobiles resembling little pine cones. Selected by the NDSU breeding program, Prairie Horizon has proven to be the most drought tolerant alder in their trials. AMELANCHIER SERVICEBERRY Amelanchier x grandiflora Autumn Brilliance Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry FALL Rounded Blue-green, small Brilliant red-orange 3-8 This tremendously popular tree offers white blossoms in spring, followed by showy, sweet purplish-black fruit. Heavily branched, the tree has an interesting spreading branch pattern, and attractive light gray bark. The brilliant fall leaves are quite persistent. Own root. Season 2015 baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois

11 Trees ASIMINA Asimina triloba Pawpaw FALL Pyramidal to round Green Yellow 5-8 Northern cold-tolerant common Pawpaw is a deciduous small tree, reaching heights of Its fruit is a large edible berry with fl avor somewhat similar to both banana and mango. BETULA BIRCH Betula utilis var. jacquemontii White Barked Himalayan Birch FALL Pyramidal Yellow 5-9 Betula nigra Little King Fox Valley River Birch FALL Compact, broad oval Glossy green Golden yellow 4-9 A unique dwarf selection of a popular landscape tree. Refreshing, bright green foliage turns golden-yellow in fall. Colorful exfoliating patterns of bark in salmon and cinnamon-red become evident at a young age. Useful as a specimen when space is limited, in low-maintenance landscapes or as a screen. Excellent resistance to bronze birch borer. Our trees are grown from tissue culture and tend to grow quite vigorously when young. Betula nigra Cully Heritage Birch FALL NATIVE Oval Glossy green Golden yellow 4-8 Central to N.E. North America The beautiful white bark contrasts nicely with deep green, 2 1/2 long leaves that turn yellow in fall. The upright form when young later develops into an irregular rounded crown. Betula nigra River Birch FALL NATIVE Oval Golden yellow 4-8 Midwest & Eastern U.S. This vigorous grower has exfoliating bark that is lighter than river birch, ranging from tan to creamy white to parchment white. While it tolerates wet, poorly drained soils, it does well in upland soils, and is resistant to bronze birch borer. Clumps have three or more stems. Voted 2002 Urban Tree of the Year by the Society of Municipal Arborists. Betula nigra Shiloh Splash PP16,362 Shiloh Splash River Birch FALL Upright oval Variegated, cream and green Yellow 4-8 This river bottom native also does well on upland soils. Resistant to bronze birch borer, it has nice yellow fall color, and attractive cinnamonbrown exfoliating bark for an interesting winter effect. Before planting, bareroot river birch trees should be sweated. See page 293 for procedure. Clumps have three or more stems. Distinctive variegated foliage, small stature, and slow growth make this river birch an exciting addition for small residential landscapes. Foliage exhibits a beautiful display of ivory to white margins with medium green centers, while the trunk develops the same striking exfoliating bark as the species. Discovered by John and Daniel Allen of Shiloh Nursery in North Carolina. baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois Season 2015

12 Trees Betula nigra Summer Cascade PP15,105 Summer Cascade River Birch FALL Weeping Medium green Yellow 4-9 Betula platyphylla Jefpark PPAF First Editions Parkland Pillar Birch F Columnar FALL 3-7 This exciting weeping form of river birch will make a dramatic specimen tree or focal point especially near water features. The tree may be left untrained to form a mounded shrub or staked to promote a central leader with pendulous branches. Adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions including high temperatures and wet soils. Discovered by John and Daniel Allen at Shiloh Nursery in North Carolina. Betula papyrifera Paper Birch FALL Loosely pyramidal, rounded at maturity Deep green Excellent yellow 2-7 Parkland Pillar is a selection of Dakota Pinnacle discovered at Parkland Nursery in Alberta and introduced by Jeffries Nurseries. Parkland Pillar is much more narrow, upright, and dense in habit. Known to be a fast growing variety that is perfectly suited as a garden specimen or for screening or boulevards. Tolerant of heat, drought, and alkaline soils, Parkland Pillar s adaptability and conical shape makes it an excellent choice for the urban landscape. Betula populifolia Whitespire Whitespire Birch Seed Source FALL Narrow, pyramidal Glossy dark green Yellow This very hardy birch is the most permanent and desirable of all the white-barked birches. Stems are a beautiful red-brown when immature, a perfect chalk-white when older. Fall color is an outstanding landscape feature. Clumps have three or more stems. Betula pendula Dalecarlica Weeping Cut Leaf Birch FALL Weeping Deep green Golden yellow 2-6 A white-barked birch with lustrous dark green foliage that changes to yellow in the fall. The twigs and foliage are fi ne textured. Tolerant of heat and thrives in a wide range of soils. Resistant to the bronze birch borer. Betula x Royal Frost Royal Frost Birch FALL Upright Burgundy-red Formerly called Betula pendula laciniata, this graceful tree has pendulous branches and attractive cutleaf foliage. The bark is brown in youth, maturing to grayish white, with increasing black fi ssures with age. This tree is highly recommended for lawns and parks. This birch has the best from both of its parents. From Whitespire it inherited beautiful white bark and resistance to the bronze birch borer. From Crimson Frost comes burgundy-red foliage. The combination of two colors makes this an outstanding specimen tree. Much faster growing than Crimson Frost. Betula platyphylla Fargo PP10,963 Dakota Pinnacle Birch FALL Columnar 3-7 Developed at North Dakota State University, this tree was selected for its narrow, columnar habit. After several years, bark matures to a yellow white. Tolerant of heat, drought, and alkaline soils. Season 2015 baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois

13 Trees CARAGANA Caragana arborescens Walker Walker Weeping Caragana FALL Strongly weeping Light green Variable yellow 2-7 Budded on a standard, this small tree has fi nely cut foliage for a fern-like appearance. Strongly weeping, Walker was developed at the Morden Research Station in Manitoba, Canada. An outstanding accent plant for limited areas, it bears bright yellow fl owers in spring. Caragana arborescens Pendula Weeping Caragana FALL Weeping Bright green Yellowish 2-7 This Caragana arborescens is budded on a standard, resulting in an attractive weeping plant. The fi nely textured foliage creates a cascading effect, emphasized by the yellow pea-like fl owers in spring. This tree is an excellent accent plant for the home landscape. CARPINUS Carpinus betulus Fastigiata Pyramidal European Hornbeam FALL Rounded Green Yellow 5-7 This medium sized tree is columnar when young, becoming increasingly rounded with maturity. An excellent screen due to the dense compact nature of its ascending branches, it is rather formal in appearance. Tolerant of heat and drought, it has lovely gray bark Plants of Merit. Carpinus caroliniana Blue Beech FALL NATIVE Spreading, irregular Green Orange to red 3-9 Eastern North America The attributes of this slow growing native tree have given rise to many common names. The wood is very hard and heavy (Ironwood) and the handsome blue-gray bark is fl uted with long sinewy ridges (Musclewood) that is particularly interesting during the winter Plants of Merit. CARYA Carya ovata Shagbark Hickory FALL Oval Green Deep yellow 4-8 Shagbark hickory s bark peels in long, tough curls off the straight trunk. Maintains its central stem high into the narrow, oblong crown. Green compound leaves become golden in early fall, eventually drying to a warm bronze. Hickory nuts are edible and enjoyed by people and wildlife. CATALPA Catalpa speciosa Northern Catalpa FALL Upright, oval Green, large, heart-shaped Yellow-green This fast growing tree has few branches at an early age. Once branched, ascending limbs are gnarled and twisted. In June, 2 long, tube-like white fl owers appear in 4-8 panicles. Fruit is a long persistent pod. Great for xeriscapes, it is very tolerant and adaptable. baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois Season 2015

14 Trees CELTIS HACKBERRY Celtis occidentalis Common Hackberry FALL NATIVE Spreading, rounded Bright green Soft yellow 2-7 Quebec to N. Carolina to Kansas This moderate to rapid grower is very adaptable to the extremes of urban conditions, including drought and windy conditions. The bark is corky and rough in texture. CERCIS REDBUD Cercis canadensis MN Strain Redbud FALL Vase-shaped Deep green Brilliant yellow 4-9 This handsome tree bears small pink fl owers in spring before leaves appear. Later brown fruit pods form. This strain is grown from seed collected at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. It does well in sun and part shade. Selected for hardiness by the University of Minnesota and introduced in1992. Cercis canadensis Purple Leaf Forest Pansy Redbud FALL Vase-shaped Purple to green Yellow 6-9 A handsome purple leaf variety of redbud. The new foliage emerges a shimmering purple red and changes to a more subdued color as the season progresses. Before the leaves appear the tree is covered with purple-pink fl owers, darker than the species. As Forest Pansy matures, it takes on a vase shape and tends to branch low on the trunk. Cercis canadensis Hearts of Gold PP17,740 Hearts of Gold Redbud FALL Vase-shaped, pendulous Gold maturing to green Golden yellow 5-9 This is the fi rst known gold-foliaged cercis for the U.S. market. New leaves emerge red then turn to gold. Where leaves are shaded by others they will turn to green. Hearts of Gold will brighten the grayest day and provide a riot of color in early spring as they fl ower even before foliage emerges. In summer, the gold foliage is burn-resistant even in full sun. A U.S. native, this gold redbud is as vigorous as green varieties and will grow to 10 in the fi rst 5 years. Cercis canadensis Covey PP10,328 Lavender Twist Redbud FALL Weeping Yellow 5-9 Covered with lavender-pink blooms before the new foliage emerges in early spring. heart-shaped leaves on contoured weeping branches create an umbrella-shaped crown. A wonderful focal point for the landscape with multi-season interest. Cercis canadensis Merlot PP22,297 Merlot Redbud FALL Upright vase Dark purple to dark green 6-9 Lustrous wine-red foliage follows an abundant display of bright magenta pink blooms in spring on this attractive, small-statured tree. A result of a cross between Forest Pansy with Texas redbud, Merlot retains the dark purple foliage similar to Forest Pansy but with improved heat and drought resistance for warmer climates. Tight & dense with an upright vase shaped growth habit, this is an ideal tree for smaller landscapes Season 2015 baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois

15 Trees Cercis canadensis Ruby Falls PP22,097 Ruby Falls Redbud FALL 6 4 Weeping Reddish green 5-9 Cladrastis kentukea Perkins Pink Perkins Pink Yellowwood FALL Upright to broad rounded Bright green Yellow 4-8 This unique redbud tree has pendulous branching habit with reddishpurple fl owers appearing before the foliage in early spring. Distinctive heart-shaped leaves emerge maroon-red and deepen in color as the season progresses. Elegant and compact, this weeping redbud is an incredible showstopper in any landscape with multiseason interest. Hardy to zone 5b. CHIONANTHUS Chionanthus virginicus White Fringetree FALL Spreading, open Green Yellow 4-9 Intensely fragrant, wisteria-like pink fl owers appear late spring on large drooping, terminal panicles. Blooming increases with maturity. Light green pinnately compound leaves in spring turn bright green in summer. Pruning should occur in summer for best results. Excellent slow growing tree for small lawns with protection from strong winds. CORNUS DOGWOOD Cornus alternifolia Pagoda Dogwood - Tree Form FALL Rounded, horizontal branching Medium to dark green Red 3-7 This slow-growing native is especially beautiful in spring when profuse white blooms appear before foliage. Dark blue fruit follows later in the summer. Tolerant of city conditions, including pollution, it prefers deep, moist, fertile, acid soils and full to part sun Plants of Merit. CLADRASTIS Cladrastis kentuckea Yellowwood FALL Broad-rounded Bright green Yellow 4-8 This large, American native is spectacular in spring, with creamy white fl ower panicles that are 8-14 long and loaded with fragrant pea-like fl owers. Following the fl owers, 4 light brown seed pods form in autumn. As the tree matures, the bark turns gray, similar to a beech. Yellowwood is named after the yellow color of the heartwood. A beautiful specimen tree that grows especially well in high ph soils, is also tolerant of acid soils. This graceful small tree has pale yellow fl owers in May, followed by blue-black fruit, and the leaves turn a beautiful maroon red in the fall. Branches grow in irregular tiers, forming a somewhat horizontal, layered look to the plant. Nebraska Statewide Arboretums GreatPlants 2000 Winner. Pot or plant under conditions of high humidity until growth is established. Cornus alternifolia W. Stackman PP11,287 Golden Shadows Pagoda Dogwood - Tree Form FALL Upright oval Yellow & green This marvelous pagoda dogwood in a tree form, offers foliage of bright golden yellow, marked with dark green at the center of each leaf. A spectacular show in spring, when the leaves fi rst unfurl, fragrant white blooms fl ower in early summer. Some blue-black berries appear in autumn, attracting songbirds. A tree with multi-season interest, not to be missed. Plant in areas with fi ltered light or morning sun and afternoon shade. Own root. baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois Season 2015

16 Trees Cornus kousa Kousa Dogwood FALL Vase to horizontal Reddish-purple 5-8 This adorable small tree has year-round beauty. Blooms of creamy white with 2-4 bracts appear in May and June. Pinkish-red to red fruits ripen in late summer to early fall. The dark green leaves turn intense reddishpurple to scarlet in autumn. Beautiful tree form, with horizontal branching evident in older trees. Cornus kousa Satomi Satomi Dogwood FALL Broad, spreading Deep purple-red 5-9 A large, elegant specimen tree, this Japanese selection has deep pink fl owers or bracts that cover the spreading branches in April to May. Pinkred fruits appear in autumn. Prefers a well-drained, somewhat acidic soil in full sun to light shade. Cornus x KN30-8 PP16,309 Venus Dogwood FALL Rounded Yellow with red highlights 5-8 CRATAEGUS HAWTHORN Crataegus crus-galli var. inermis Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn FALL Rounded, spreading, glossy Orange This vigorous small ornamental tree is free from rust. It bears abundant white fl owers in June, followed by small bright red persistent fruit in autumn. Although this attractive thornless tree prefers moist conditions, it is also drought tolerant. Crataegus laevigata Superba Crimson Cloud Hawthorn FALL Rounded Green This thornless tree bears exceptionally large, single bright red fl owers with a star-shaped white area in the center of each bloom. Resistant to leaf spot diseases, it provides a second colorful display in fall when covered with glossy red fruit which persists into winter. Crataegus x mordenensis Snowbird Snowbird Hawthorn FALL Upright, rounded 3-7 These shamrock-shaped white blooms are 6 wide and symmetrical, with 4 huge petals surrounding a tiny green center. Float them in a bowl, or cut an entire branch and display in water for spring color indoors. A fullyblooming tree is an outstanding sight! Introduced in 1967 by Morden Research Station of Manitoba, Canada, this tree originated as an open-pollinated seedling of Toba, but has shown greater hardiness. It has attractive, fragrant double white fl owers, but fruit production is sparse. A COPF introduction. Crataegus x mordenensis Toba Toba Hawthorn FALL Upright, rounded Glossy 3-7 Hardier than some of the other hawthorns, this tree was introduced by the Morden Research Station of Manitoba, Canada. It bears fragrant, large, double white fl owers that turn to pink; glossy foliage, and 1/2 inch red fruit. The interesting twisted trunk is an added ornamental feature. Season 2015 baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois

17 Trees ELAEAGNUS RUSSIAN OLIVE Elaeagnus angustifolia Russian Olive FALL Rounded, irregular Silvery-gray Yellow 2-6 Excellent as a large shrub or small tree, this desirable landscape plant has small, highly fragrant fl owers in spring followed by decorative silveryellow berries. An excellent xeriscape plant, it is great for use as a windbreak, and is salt and drought tolerant. EUONYMUS Euonymus alatus Winged Burning Bush FALL Rounded Green Rosy-red 3-8 For those garden situations where you want a small tree with nice fall color, we have trained burning bush to tree form. With yellow fl owers in May-June, and the typical winged corky bark, it tolerates full sun to shade. The ultimate height and spread is under your control. FAGUS Fagus grandifolia American Beech FALL Spreading to rounded Golden bronze 4-8 An American native, this magnifi cent large tree is to be used in large yards, parks, golf courses, etc. It can easily reach a mature height of up to and even larger and forms a large rounded canopy. In spring, it fl owers as the leaves emerge, and in autumn it sports a lovely golden bronze color. Fagus sylvatica Roseo Marginata Tricolor European Beech FALL Rounded to pyramidal Purple with rose and white margin Golden 5-7 One of the most beautiful beech cultivars, whose purple leaves feature an irregular rose and pinkish white border. Tricolor will benefi t from some shade as the pink and white border can become scorched in hot, dry weather. FRANKLINIA Franklinia alatamaha Franklin Tree FALL Upright-spreading Orange and red 5-8 Snow white fragrant flowers measure 3 and bloom late June - August. Lustrous dark green leaves in summer and vibrant fall colors ranging in oranges, reds and purples. Smooth gray bark with vertical fissures creates an interesting year round feature. Needs moist, well-drained soil. FRAXINUS ASH Fraxinus americana Junginger Autumn Purple FALL Oval Deep green Deep purple to mahogany 4-8 This budded seedless selection of white ash is a rapid grower that will tolerate moist conditions. An excellent street and lawn tree, it has glossy foliage that displays handsome deep purple fall color Iowa Tree of the Year. Rarely or never fed on by Japanese beetles. baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois Season 2015

18 Trees Fraxinus mandshurica Mancana Mancana Ash FALL Dense oval crown Green Yellow 3-6 Introduced by the Morden Research Station in Manitoba, Canada, this male, seedless selection of Manchurian ash transplants easily, and is tolerant of both drought and excess moisture. A great xeriscape plant, it has no serious disease problems. Fraxinus pennsylvanica Green Ash FALL NATIVE Upright, rounded Dense, green Yellow 2-7 Midwest & Eastern U.S. GINKGO Ginkgo biloba Autumn Gold Autumn Gold Ginkgo FALL Upright broad conical Green Yellow 4-8 A male selection of ginkgo with a symmetrical conical form, turning broader with age. A nice yellow fall color. Selected by the Saratoga Horticulture Foundation in CA, introduced in GLEDITSIA HONEYLOCUST Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis Impcole Imperial Honeylocust FALL Compact, spreading Bright green Yellow This hardy native is widely recommended for street and lawn plantings as a replacement for American elm. Native to moist sites, it is extremely adaptable and tolerates alkalinity, salt, drought, wind, and poor soils. The seeds are an excellent food source for wildlife. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles. Fraxinus pennsylvanica Patmore Patmore Ash FALL Upright branching with an oval head Shiny green Yellow 2-7 This strong, graceful, spreading variety has dainty, refi ned foliage of bright green that adds to its ornamental appeal. It is more compact than other honeylocusts, and prefers sun or light shade. A thornless cultivar, it is mostly seedless, however, it will develop some pods. Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis Harve Northern Acclaim Honeylocust FALL Symetrical & upright, becoming spreading with age Yellow 3-6 This seedless cultivar of native green ash develops an elliptical crown, more uniform and symmetrical than some other cultivars. Extremely hardy, it has shown no disease and only minor insect problems. A COPF selection, it s an excellent choice for street use. Rarely or never fed on by Japanese beetles. This cultivar was developed at NDSU, where it outperformed other honeylocust cultivars in winter hardiness. Thornless and seedless, it has a rather upright form similar to Skyline, and gradually widens with age. This sturdy, vigorous tree is quite drought resistant as well. Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis Shademaster Shademaster Honeylocust FALL Symmetrical Yellow-green This outstanding thornless honeylocust is considered the best by many. A rapid grower, it is known for its straight trunk, symmetrical ascending branches, and dark green foliage. This cultivar is essentially fruitless, with good resistance to drought. Season 2015 baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois

19 Trees Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis Skycole Skyline Honeylocust FALL Broadly pyramidal Golden yellow A stately and unusual variety with distinctive pyramidal form, this tree develops a strong, sturdy trunk and shapely crown. Thornless, and essentially fruitless, it is a valuable tree for light, fi ltered shade. Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis Suncole Sunburst Honeylocust FALL Irregularly rounded Bright, golden-bonze to green Golden yellow This cultivar is noted for foliage that emerges bright golden-bronze, fades to green as it matures, then colors golden-yellow again in fall. Thornless and seedless, it is great for light, fi ltered shade. GYMNOCLADUS COFFEETREE Gymnocladus dioica Kentucky Coffeetree FALL Open, spreading Bluish-green Yellow 4-8 This picturesque tree has deeply furrowed bark and stout branches that are particularly handsome in winter. It prefers deep, moist soil and full sun, but is adaptable to many conditions such as alkaline soil, salt, and drought. The mahogany seed pods are long and leathery. HALESIA SILVERBELL Halesia carolina Carolina Silverbell FALL Broad, rounded Dark yellow-green Yellow to yellow-green 5-8 This attractive tree has small white, bell-shaped fl owers produced freely in spring in small clusters, with or before the emerging foliage. It prefers rich, well-drained, moist, acidic soils and sun or part shade. Exceptionally pest free, it will not tolerate high soil ph conditions. HIBISCUS Hibiscus syriacus Minfren First Editions Bali Hibiscus-Tree Form 5-8 Upright FLOWER COLOR 11 Medium to dark green White w/red eye 5-8 F Tree form is perfect for small landscapes or as a specimen plant. A glimpse of paradise blooms from July til September. Semi-double pure white fl owers are highlighted with a bold purple red center. Hibiscus syriacus Minspot First Editions Fiji Hibiscus-Tree Form 5-8 Upright FLOWER COLOR 11 Medium to dark green Light pink w/red eye 5-8 F Tree form is ideal for small landscapes or as a specimen plant. The color and texture will bring to mind beautiful exotic islands. Buds are medium pink and give way to semi-double fl owers which slowly fade to light pink. A splash of deep red colors the center. Bred and introduced by Minier Nursery in France. Hibiscus syriacus Minsygrb1 First Editions Hawaii Hibiscus-Tree Form 5-8 Upright FLOWER COLOR 13 Medium to dark green Blue 5-8 F Tree form is perfect for small landscapes or as a specimen plant. A true blue, it will bring to mind the color of the waters in paradise. Large, showy blossoms are a lovely blue color accentuated with a red-purple heart, blooming from July til September. Hibiscus syriacus Mineru First Editions Tahiti Hibiscus-Tree Form 5-8 Upright FLOWER COLOR 11 Medium to dark green Deep Pink 5-8 F Tree form is perfect for small landscapes or as a specimen plant. Gorgeous semi-double blooms will give you a feeling of the tropics from July til October. Deep pink-purple fl owers are accentuated with a deep red center. Bred and introduced by Minier Nursery in France. baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois Season 2015

20 Trees HYDRANGEA Hydrangea paniculata LeVasterival PP20,272 First Editions Great Star Hydrangea-Tree Form Broad mound FLOWER COLOR 11 White to rose-pink 4-8 F Now available in tree form. Add star power to your garden with this paniculata discovery from the renowned French garden of Princess Sturdza. Flowers open to large white wavy star-shaped fl orets that can be up to 4 in width. Flowering starts mid-summer and will last until the fi rst hard frost to give your garden lasting summer star power. Hydrangea paniculata Limelight PP12,874 Limelight Hydrangea - Tree Form Upright rounded Medium green FLOWER COLOR Lime-green 4-8 P Now available in tree form. Perfect for smaller gardens. Makes a great vertical accent in borders and decorative containers. Bright, lime-green fl owers add a much needed brightness to the late summer landscape. In autumn the blooms display shades of pink, burgundy and green. Excellent vigor and fl oriferous blooming. Flowers on new wood so it can be pruned in winter or early spring. Proven Winners ColorChoice Program. (CPBR 2319) Hydrangea paniculata Grandiflora PeeGee Hydrangea Rounded Deep green FLOWER COLOR White 4-8 PeeGee hydrangea, trained to a single stem with a head, blooms in July and August with very showy, large conical white flowers which change to pink bronze towards autumn. The flower heads dry easily when cut, and are perfect for use in arrangements. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles. Hydrangea paniculata Pink Diamond Pink Diamond Hydrangea Rounded Green FLOWER COLOR Cream turning pink 4-8 Pink Diamond has incredibly large cream flowers that gradually turn to a rich shade of pink. Trained on a standard, this tree-form hydrangea is a beautiful focal point in any border. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles. Hydrangea paniculata DVPpinky PP16,166 Pinky Winky Hydrangea - Tree form Rounded Medium green FLOWER COLOR Pink and white 4-8 P Now available in tree form, perfect for smaller gardens. Pinky Winky resembles its parent Pink Diamond in size and hardiness. The difference is in the size of foliage and fl owers. Fourteen-inch blooms are the norm and each fl oret contains 7 petals instead of 4, nearly doubling the petal count and giving the blooms a much fuller look. Stems are also stronger and able to support the large blossoms. Hydrangea paniculata Bulk PP16,812 Quick Fire Hydrangea - Tree Form FALL Rounded Medium green Cream 4-8 P Now available in tree form. Perfect for smaller gardens. Makes a great vertical accent in borders and decorative containers. Quick to bloom, a month earlier than other varieties. Will fl ower in late May or early June depending on your location. The fl owers will turn a deep pink. A terrifi c way to extend the hydrangea season. Proven Winners ColorChoice Program. (CPBRAF) Season 2015 baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois

21 Trees Hydrangea paniculata Renhy PP20,670 First Editions Vanilla Strawberry - tree form Upright Medium green FLOWER COLOR Red-pink 4-8 F Koelreuteria paniculata Gocanzam Golden Candle Goldenrain Tree FALL 35 4 Columnar Green Bright yellow Now available in tree form, perfect for small landscapes or urban gardens. The enormous fl ower panicles are a blend of vanilla and strawberry, held upright on red stems. They emerge creamy white in mid summer, change to pink and fi nally to strawberry red. New blooms give the plant a multicolored effect in late summer and early fall. The red coloration persists for at least 3-4 weeks. The habit is upright becoming cascading later in the season. Excellent for fresh cut and dried fl ower arrangements. Introduced by Bailey Nurseries. JUGLANS Juglans nigra Black Walnut FALL Oval to rounded Yellow 4-9 Primarily used as understock for a variety of Juglans cultivars. KOELREUTERIA Koelreuteria paniculata Goldenrain Tree FALL Rounded Medium green Yellow 5-9 Native to China and Japan, this small tree grows well in a wide range of soils, and is tolerant of heat, drought, wind, alkalinity, and air pollution. The bright yellow fl owers are borne in large panicles in July, followed by greenish fruit pods throughout the summer. An incredibly narrow upright selection of Koelreuteria. Grows in a wide range of soils, and is tolerant of heat and drought. Bright golden fl owers bloom at the very tips of the branches and are followed by brown fruit. Incredible columnar appearance makes this a unique choice for tight spaces were a vertical accent is needed. A Lake County ZAM introduction. LARIX LARCH Larix kaempferi Japanese Larch FALL Pyramidal Medium green Golden Native to Japan, this species has become the most popular larch grown in North America. A deciduous conifer, it is pyramidal in form with an open, spreading habit and slender branches. The soft needles turn a lovely shade of yellow in autumn before dropping. Larix laricina American Larch FALL Open, pyramidal Green Yellow 2-5 Also known as tamarack, this open, pyramidal tree has horizontal to drooping branches. The needles are pale green, turning yellow in the autumn before falling. Intolerant of shade and pollution. Grows best in moist, well-drained, acidic soils. Excellent planted in groves in moist soil. baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois Season 2015

22 Trees LIRIODENDRON Liriodendron tulipifera Tuliptree FALL Pyramidal to oval Bright green Yellow 5-9 A stately tree for large spaces. Flowers May through early June with attractive green-yellow blossoms that have a tangerine tint at the base of the petals. Attractive yellow fall color. Prefers moist, well-drained and slightly acidic soil. Never or rarely fed on by Japanese beetles. Liriodendron tulipifera Little Volunteer PP19, 581 Little Volunteer Tulip Tree FALL Upright to columnar Green glossy Yellow 5-9 Magnolia Butterflies Butterflies Magnolia Upright pyramid Medium green FLOWER COLOR Deep yellow 5-9 Considered one of the fi nest of all yellow-fl owered magnolias. Abundant 4 to 5-inch rich yellow, double fl owers bloom to look spectacular in the spring garden. Blossoms are held upright like butterfl ies alighting on a branch. Blooms appear in late spring which help to protect them from frosts in cool-spring climates. Pollution tolerant, they make superb specimens in the urban landscape. May perform in zone 4 with winter protection. Magnolia Goldfinch Goldfinch Magnolia Upright Medium green FLOWER COLOR Yellow 4-8 Incredible compact selection of Liriodendron is only one-third the size of the species. Small leaves are glossy green on shorter internodes and fade to golden yellow in the fall. Ideal for smaller yards or street plantings were space is limited. MAGNOLIA Please note #1, #2, and #5 are shipped with container shrubs Magnolia acuminata Cucumbertree Magnolia Pyramidal maturing to rounded FLOWER COLOR Green-yellow 4-9 This beautiful shade tree is compact and pyramidal in youth, maturing to a massive rounded form. It bears thick lustrous leaves, shaggy furrowed bark, and spring fl owers similar to tulip tree. Small, pinkish-red cucumber fruit appears for a short time in October. A yellow magnolia! Long, golden buds open to large, 8-10, light yellow, fragrant blossoms just as the new leaves unfurl in early to mid-spring. Goldfinch is extremely hardy and begins flowering at a young age. Prefers full sun to light shade. Magnolia kobus var. loebneri Leonard Messel Leonard Messel Magnolia Upright, rounded with age Deep green FLOWER COLOR Fuschia-pink 5-8 This beautiful hybrid magnolia originated as a chance cross between Magnolia kobus and Magnolia stellata Rosea in Sussex, England. The fragrant petaled fl owers are 4-6 across and fuchsia-pink to purple in color. This tree was named a 1998 Cary Award Winner. Magnolia kobus var. loebneri Merrill Merrill Magnolia Upright, rounded with age Deep green FLOWER COLOR White This lovely magnolia produces masses of large, white, starry flowers in April. Foliage emerges bronzy green maturing to deep green. Flowers of this vigorous grower are slightly larger than those of Magnolia stellata, 3 across, with 15 petals. Season 2015 baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois

23 Trees Magnolia virginiana Jim Wilson PP12,065 Moonglow Sweet Bay Magnolia Upright FLOWER COLOR White 5-9 Magnolia kobus var. stellata Royal Star Royal Star Magnolia Compact, rounded Deep green FLOWER COLOR White 4-8 Moonglow is an excellent choice for smaller urban gardens. Flowers abundantly with cupped, creamy-white, lemon scented blossoms in June. Foliage is a lustrous, deep green, almost evergreen in warmer zones. Besides the urban landscape this would be a good choice for naturalizing in moist areas. Full sun or part shade. Magnolia virginiana Northern Belle Northern Belle Sweetbay Magnolia Upright rounded FLOWER COLOR Creamy white 4-9 This hardy Japanese magnolia remains among the most popular. In April its pink buds open to double white fragrant fl owers of petals, 3-4 inches in diameter. An upright and densely branched plant, it has dark green foliage that shifts to bronze in fall. Magnolia x Ann Ann Magnolia FALL Upright Medium green Yellow Northern Belle Sweetbay Magnolia has larger than normal, fragrant, creamy white fl owers that appear in June and July. Excellent cold tolerance makes Northern Belle an exceptional Sweetbay Magnolia. Attractive red fruit has orange seeds in fall. Magnolia stellata Centennial Blush PP22,248 First Editions Centennial Blush Star Magnolia Upright oval Medium green FLOWER COLOR Blush pink F Pink buds open to incredibly full and wonderfully fragrant pale pink fl owers in spring. Centennial Blush is a prolifi c bloomer with fl ower buds formed at almost every node yielding a fantastic fl oral display of delicate pink covering the entire plant. Attractive medium green foliage on an interesting branching structure follows in the summer turning yellow to bronze in autumn. Can be grown as a large shrub or a small tree, perfectly suited for small urban gardens. Bred by Michael Dirr of the University of Georgia. The Ann magnolia tree is a member of the Little Girl series from the National Arboretum. Ann was selected especially for its late bloom (mid-april to early May) avoiding the hazards of late frost. It has lightly scented red-purple, 7-9 fl owers that emerge from beautifully tapered buds. Best grown in normal garden soil and full sun. MALUS CRABAPPLE. White Bloom Adirondack Camelot ^ Dolgo ^ Donald Wyman ^ Lollipop ^ Red Jewel ^ Sargent ^ Snowdrift Spring Bride ^ Spring Snow Sugar Tyme ^ Tina ^ Crabapple Flower Chart Pink Bloom Adams ^ Candymint^ Coralburst ^ Gladiator ^ Indian Magic Kelsey Louisa ^ Morning Princess ^ Pink Spires Radiant Rejoice ^ Red Splendor Royal Beauty^ Royal Raindrops ^ First Editions Ruby Tears ^ Thunderchild Red Bloom Indian Summer Prairiefire ^ Profusion Purple Prince^ Red Barron Royalty Crabs marked with a ^ have shown a good or better disease resistance to the four major Crabapple Diseases: Scab, Fireblight, Cedar Apple Rust and Frog Eye Leaf Spot. We recommend you consider these superior varieties. baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois Season 2015

24 Trees Malus Adams Adams Crab FLOWER FRUIT Dense, rounded Single, pink Carmine-red, 5/8, persistent 4-8 Malus sargentii Candymint Candymint Crab FLOWER FRUIT Wide, spreading Single, pink Deep purple Highly rated for disease resistance, this crab has carmine buds that open to single pink blooms. In spring, new foliage emerges green with a red tint, retaining a very slight tinge when mature. Fall color is a beautiful orange-red, topped by persistent carmine-red fruit. Malus Adirondack Adirondack Crab FLOWER FRUIT Narrow, upright White, pink edge Orange-red, 1/2 4-8 Highly rated for both aesthetics and disease resistance by the International Ornamental Crabtree Society. Dark carmine buds are evident for weeks before opening into large pink-edged white blossoms. The slender, upright form lends itself well to home gardens where space is at a premium. Abundant, persistent, orange-red fruit adds fall and winter interest. Requires virtually no pruning nor chemical controls for the common crabapple diseases. Introduced by the U.S. National Arboretum Gold Medal Plant Award winner. Malus Camzam Camelot Crab 10 8 Rounded FLOWER Single, fuchsia-pink on white FRUIT Rich burgundy, 3/8 This dwarf cultivar has a nice compact form and thick, leathery dark green leaves with an overcast of burgundy. The fl owers open from red buds to blooms of fuchsia pink on white, to be followed by rich burgundy fruit. A Lake County ZAM introduction, it is disease resistant. Highly ornamental tree for smaller spaces. Candymint bears profuse amounts of carmine buds that open to bright pink blossoms. The foliage has a purple tinge and darkens to bronze in autumn. The fruits are persistent and ripen to deep purple. The bark is red-orange resembling that of a cherry. Shows good disease resistance. Malus columbia Columbia Crab FLOWER FRUIT Upright rounded Single, white Red 2-7 Primarily used as an understock for some crabapple varieties and some standard size apple trees. Malus Coralcole Coralburst Crab Compact, rounded FLOWER Semi-double, pink with ruby-red buds FRUIT Red-orange, 1/2 3-7 This small crab is a uniform grower that seldom requires pruning. It forms a compact rounded head with tiny dark green leaves. Resistant to scab, this cultivar is grafted on a 48 standard. Malus Dolgo Dolgo Crab Open, wide-spreading FLOWER Single, white, 2 FRUIT Brilliant crimson, This ornamental crab blooms early in the season with pink buds that open to fragrant white blooms. The large brilliant crimson fruits ripen in late summer for wonderful jelly with fi ne fl avor and color. Season 2015 baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois

25 Trees Malus Donald Wyman Donald Wyman Crab FLOWER FRUIT Upright in youth, rounded at maturity Single, white, 1 3/4 Red, 3/8, persistent Malus Louisa Louisa Crab Weeping FLOWER Single, pink FRUIT Gold, 3/8 This highly rated disease resistant crab has a nice rounded shape as wide as it is tall. The summer foliage is a glossy, dark green. Abundant, showy, persistent red fruits contrast well against late fall and winter landscapes Cary Award Winner. Malus x adstringens Durleo PP20,167 First Editions Gladiator Crabapple FLOWER FRUIT 20 9 Upright F Pink 3/8, Red-purple 2-8 This attractive weeping crab bears red buds that open to true pink fl owers, dark glossy green foliage, and persistent golden yellow fruit with a slight blush in fall. It is resistant to disease and Japanese beetle. Malus Morning Princess PP12,449 Morning Princess Crab Upright desceding FLOWER Single, pink-red FRUIT Purple, 1/2, persistent Gladiator is an excellent ornamental tree with a profusion of bright pink fl owers followed by small reddish-purple fruit on a stately, upright crown. Glossy bronze-purple leaves look lush all growing season long. Ideal ornamental tree for space-challenged sites including under power lines, as a small, boulevard tree or planted in a row for a screen. High disease resistance. Open pollinated seedling selection of Royalty. Malus Indian Magic Indian Magic Crab FLOWER FRUIT Open, rounded Single, deep pink 1.5 flowers Glossy red to golden orange,.5, persistent This Robert Simpson introduction has dark green foliage and beautiful fruit of glossy red that changes to golden orange. The fruit of this disease resistant crab persists all winter and attracts birds. Malus Kelsey Kelsey Crab Upright, rounded FLOWER Double, pink, 1 FRUIT Purple, 4/5, persistent 2-7 A unique and graceful crabapple, ideally suited to the smaller urban garden. Morning Princess has an upright habit with descending side branches. The foliage is burgundy with some green shading adding a color accent to the landscape all season. Attractive pinkish-red blossoms in spring are later replaced with persistent, purple ornamental fruits. (CPBR 0665) Malus Pink Spires Pink Spires Crab Narrow, upright FLOWER Single, light pink FRUIT Purple-red, 1/2, persistent 2-7 Ideal for a confi ned screen or border planting, this excellent rosy bloom crab was selected by W. L. Kerr, Canada Department of Agriculture, Sutherland, Saskatchewan. Foliage is red-purple in spring turning to green-bronze in summer, and copper in fall. Malus Prairifire Prairifire Crab FLOWER FRUIT Upright, spreading becoming rounded Single, red-purple Maroon, cone shaped, 3/8-1/2, persistent The purple-pink blooms of this Canadian crab have white markings at the base of each of its 16 petals. Named Manitoba s Centennial Tree, it bears bronze-green foliage and persistent, dark purple fruit. This disease resistant cross by Dr. Dan Dayton, University of Illinois, has especially good foliage retention during summer. It blooms later than most crabs. The bark is a glossy dark red with numerous prominent lenticels, and the fruit does not drop Iowa Tree of the Year. baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois Season 2015

26 Trees Malus Profusion Profusion Crab FLOWER FRUIT Rounded Single, purple-red with pink centers Oxblood red, 1/2, persistent This small crab is noted for its abundance of deep red buds that open to purple-red fl owers, then fade to lavender. The immature foliage emerges purple, then fades to bronze-green. The persistent fruit is oxblood red. Malus Purple Prince Purple Prince Crab Rounded FLOWER Single, red FRUIT Maroon, 3/8, persistent Malus Jewelcole Red Jewel Crab Upright, pyramidal FLOWER Single, white FRUIT Cherry red, 1/2 An American Garden Cole introduction, this beautiful red-fruited, whitefl owering crab is a lovely tree for year-round interest in the landscape. After freezing, the cherry red fruit shrivels and darkens, but hangs on the tree until February or March. Foliage is dark green. Malus Red Splendor Red Splendor Crab Open, upright, spreading FLOWER Single, pink FRUIT Bright red, 1/2, persistent 3-7 This Father Fiala selection has outstanding rose-red blossoms and maroon fruits. The purple-bronze foliage and bright fl owers rival Liset but Purple Prince does not suffer from stem splitting and is faster growing. Because it matures quickly as a young tree this is one of the best purple-leaf crabs for growers. Excellent resistance to scab, fi reblight and cedar-apple rust. Malus Radiant Radiant Crab Compact, symmetrical FLOWER Single, deep pink FRUIT Bright red, 1/2, persistent 3-7 This compact University of Minnesota introduction is hardy and has single, deep pink fl owers followed by bright red fruit. The foliage is redpurple when young, aging to green. Malus Red Barron Red Barron Crab Narrow, columnar in youth FLOWER Single, dark red FRUIT Dark red, 1/2 Litter is not a problem with this crab, developed by Melvin Bergeson of Fertile, Minnesota, as the small bright red fruit never falls. The fruit does make excellent food for wildlife. The foliage is glossy reddish-green, turning reddishpurple in fall. Malus Rejzam Rejoice Crabapple Upright FLOWER Rose-pink FRUIT Burgundy, 1/2 Exceptionally streamlined, upright form, requires no pruning to maintain its naturally symmetrical form. Semi-double, rose pink fl owers blossom in spring occasionally followed by burgundy fruits. Attractive dark green foliage is accented with a rich burgundy overcast. A new selection of Red Barron from Lake County Nursery. Malus JFS-KW5 PP14,375 Royal Raindrops Crabapple Upright, spreading FLOWER Single, magenta pink, 1 1/4 FRUIT Red, 1/4, persistent This crab is uniquely columnar in form at a young age, then matures to a more rounded shape. The foliage is purple fading to bronze-green. The buds, fl owers, and fruit are all dark red. Certainly one of the prettiest red-leafed crabapples we ve seen. Has a better summer color and appearance than most red-leaf crabapples. Abundant magenta-pink blossoms stand out handsomely against reddish-purple, cutleaf foliage. Shows good resistance to fi reblight. Developed by J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. Season 2015 baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois

27 Trees Malus Royalty Royalty Crab FLOWER FRUIT Upright, rounded Single, dark red Dark red, 3/4 3-7 Malus Spring Snow Spring Snow Crab Rounded FLOWER White, single FRUIT None This hardy crab has outstanding foliage. New growth is reddish turning purplish with a green undercast. The leaves have a bright, varnished appearance and nice purple fall color. It was introduced by Sutherland Experiment Station, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Malus Bailears PP22,001 First Editions Ruby Tears Crab FLOWER FRUIT Weeping Single, pink Dark red, 3/8 F This fruitless Canadian introduction is completely covered with pink buds that open to fragrant white fl owers in spring. It has bright green, shiny foliage and good heat tolerance. Malus Swesutyzam Sugar Tyme Crab Upright, spreading FLOWER Single, pale pink buds, snowy white flowers FRUIT Rich red, 1/2, persistent 10 A seedling found at Beverly Nursery in Indiana. Naturally weeping form, similar to Louisa and burgundy-green foliage much like Prairifi re. Pink fl owers cover the pendulous branches each spring on this graceful small tree. Attractive dark red fruit. Malus sargentii Sargent Crab FLOWER FRUIT Dwarf, spreading Single, red buds, pure white flowers Dark red, 1/4 This disease resistant crab was a 1999 Michigan Growers Choice Award winner. It has crisp green foliage and pale buds that open to snowy white fl owers which completely cover the tree. Spectacular in the landscape as the rich red fruits remain on the tree all year. A Lake County ZAM Introduction. Malus Thunderchild Thunderchild Crab Upright, spreading FLOWER Single, delicate pink FRUIT Dark red, 1/2 3-7 This dwarf spreading crab has attractive lobed, dark green foliage. Fragrant, 3/4 to 1 diameter flowers are pink in bud and open to white. The small bright red fruits are favored by birds. Malus Snowdrift Snowdrift Crab FLOWER FRUIT Uniform, symmetrical Single, pink buds, white flowers Glossy, orange-red, 3/8, persistent 3-7 This compact, upright spreader has deep purple leaves and delicate pink flowers which appear before the foliage. Resistant to fireblight, this COPF introduction was discovered by Percy Wright of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Malus Tina Tina Crab Wide spreading FLOWER Single, white FRUIT Red This outstanding white flowering crab has heavy textured, glossy green foliage, and persistent glossy orange-red fruit. A hardy and low maintenance crabapple. This dwarf Sargent-type crab has pink to red buds that open to white fl owers, followed by tiny red crabapples. It is disease resistant and is a highly ornamental small tree for limited spaces. This cultivar is grafted on a 48 standard. baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois Season 2015

28 Trees METASEQUOIA DAWN REDWOOD Metasequoia glyptostroboides Dawn Redwood FALL Pyramidal, conical Bright green Russet 5-8 This beautiful deciduous conifer has a pyramidal to conical habit, and fi ne feathery texture. Once thought to be extinct, it was rediscovered in China in the 1940 s, and then introduced to the world through seeds collected on an Arnold Arboretum expedition. Metasequoia glyptostroboides Gold Rush Gold Rush Dawn Redwood FALL Pyramidal to conical Golden yellow Orange-brown 5-10 Bright chartruse yellow foliage emerges in spring then changes to golden yellow. Gold Rush keeps its coloring well into summer then turns orange-brown in fall, when its needles shed. The bark is interesting, with deep fi ssures, giving it winter interest. MORUS MULBERRY Morus alba Chaparral Fruitless Weeping Mulberry FALL Weeping Bright green Yellow 5-8 This vigorous small tree has cascading slender branches that create an attractive appearance. A fruitless cultivar, grown on own root. NYSSA Nyssa sylvatica Black Tupelo FALL Broad pyramidal Yellow, orange, scarlet, purple 4-9 Also called Black Gum, this is certainly one of our most beautiful native trees. Its habit is broadly pyramidal with picturesque, horizontal branching. Bark is dark brown, nearly black with alligator-like patterns. Lustrous dark green foliage has a consistent, outstanding fall color. Some trees will produce numerous blue-black fruit in autumn, while others only a few or none. Excellent shade or street tree, it s especially lovely in naturalized areas. Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil in full sun or semi-shade. Missouri Botanical Plant of Merit winner. OSTRYA IRONWOOD Ostrya virginiana Ironwood FALL Oval to rounded Bright green Golden yellow 3-9 This slow-growing, hardy, medium-sized tree has slender, spreading branches. Hop-like fruits add interest in late summer and the persistent brown leaves add winter interest. Good for street or lawn, it is tolerant of dry locations GreatPlants for the Great Plains winner. OXYDENDRUM Oxydendrum arboreum Sorrel Tree FALL Pyramidal Yellow, red and purple 4-9 Conical-shaped tree with reddish-grey bark. Grown mostly for its fall color: leaves turn brilliant shades of red, yellow and purple. Small white flowers in summer on long panicles, up to 10 inches long, very showy and a welcome surprise. Season 2015 baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois

29 Trees PHYSOCARPUS NINEBARK Physocarpus opulifolius Jefam PP23,177 First Editions Amber Jubilee Ninebark- Tree Form FALL Upright rounded Yellow, orange to green & purple Red and purple 2-7 PLATANUS PLANE TREE Platanus x acerifolia Bloodgood Bloodgood London Planetree FALL Wide spreading, rounded Green Yellow 5-8 Now available in tree form. Selected for its striking foliage in glowing tones of orange, yellow and gold. With its bold array of colors, it will stand out as a lovely focal point in a small garden landscape. Delicate white blooms are produced in spring, and fall foliage is highlighted with tones of red and purple, making this ninebark appealing over the entire season. Plant in full sun for best performance. Seedling selection of Diabolo and Dart s Gold Ninebark. Physocarpus opulifolius Monlo PP11,211 Diabolo Ninebark Tree FALL Upright, rounded Red purple 3-7 Diabolo has always been popular because of its beautiful reddishpurple foliage but this tree form adds a whole new dimension. The white, exfoliating bark is unforgettable. Plant as an accent. Some pruning will be necessary. Own root. Physocarpus opulifolius Seward PP14,821 Summer Wine Ninebark - Tree Form FALL Upright rounded Deep green Purple to red 3-7 P The fine textured wine color on a standard. In June white button like flowers contrast nicely. A bold accent for any garden. Own root. An excellent choice for urban situations, this tree tolerates adverse soils, air pollution, heat, and drought, and shows greater resistance to anthracnose. A rapid growing tree for parks, golf courses and campuses, it has beautiful cream, olive, and brown exfoliating bark. Own root. Platanus x acerifolia Morton Circle Exclamation! London Planetree FALL Pyramidal Yellow 5-9 This stately tree was selected for its strong central leader, dense upright pyramidal shape and attractive foliage. Tolerant of diffi cult urban conditions such as adverse soils, poor drainage, air pollution, and drought. Like all planetrees, it develops an attractive exfoliating bark, which peels back to expose interior bark in shades of cream to white. Bred to be highly resistant to anthracnose. Introduced by Chicagoland Grows.Own root. POPULUS POPLAR Populus angustifolia Narrowleaf Poplar FALL Pyramidal Medium green 3-8 This pyramidal grower has ascending branches, and narrow willow-like leaves. The bark is pale green when young, furrowed and gray when old. The tree prefers moist conditions, and does well in high altitudes up to 10,000 feet. It has a tendency to sucker. baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois Season 2015

30 Trees Populus balsamifera Balsam Poplar FALL Rounded Glossy, bluish-green Yellow 2-7 Populus sargentii Jeronimus Jeronimus Sargent Poplar FALL Broad oval Medium green 4-9 Native to most of northern North America, this fast growing tree is one of the fi rst to open in spring, with gummy buds and leaves. The balsam-like fragrance is reminiscent of the northwoods. Populus deltoides Siouxland Siouxland Poplar FALL Rounded 3-9 This cotton-less cottonwood was introduced by South Dakota State University. Its foliage is slightly larger than the common cottonwood. A fast growing tree with a rounded head at maturity, it is easily transplanted in most situations. Populus Highland Highland Poplar Upright, oval Dark, waxy green FALL 3-9 This cotton-less cottonwood tree has light colored bark, much like Populus x acuminata. It is smaller than many other poplars, which makes it useful for residential plantings. Disease resistant and cottonless, it was introduced from Highland Nursery in Greeley, Colorado. Populus nigra Afghanica Theves Poplar FALL Columnar Deep green 2-9 This cotton-less variety has become quite popular in Colorado and the western states. Valued for its tall, straight growth habit so atypical of the species. Fast growing with a broad, oval crown. Only moderate water needs. Populus tremuloides Quaking Aspen FALL Pyramidal in youth, rounded at maturity Green Gorgeous yellow 2-7 The small leaves of this native tree tremble in the slightest breeze for a beautiful effect. It is indifferent to soil conditions, and can be found in moist, shallow, rocky, or clay soils. The bark is an attractive greenish white. This is an excellent tree for naturalizing. The seed strain we use at Bailey Nurseries is resistant to black spot. Populus x acuminata Lanceleaf Poplar FALL Dense, pyramidal crown Glossy dark green Yellow 3-9 This hardy cottonwood has attractive 4 long leaves with a light green underside. It is native from New Mexico to Alberta, Canada. Fast growing and spire-like, this columnar Poplar is longer lived and more disease free than Lombardy Poplar. Great for screens. Season 2015 baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois

31 Trees Populus x canadensis Robusta Robusta Poplar FALL Broad, oval Green 3-9 Prunus cerasifera Newport Newport Plum - MN Strain FLOWER FRUIT Rounded Pink Purple, This fast growing cotton-less cottonwood is a seedless hybrid introduced by the University of Minnesota. A vigorous smaller cultivar, it is well suited to moderate and arid conditions. Populus x canescens Tower Tower Poplar FALL Columnar Glossy green, white beneath 3-9 This is a hardy, disease resistant poplar for cold climate zones. A rapid growing cotton-less columnar tree, it is excellent for screening, sound barriers, or as an accent plant. Tower is a COPF introduction from Morden Research Station, Manitoba, Canada. PRUNUS PLUM Prunus americana American Plum FALL Upright, rounded Yellow and red 3-8 This small tree or large shrub is hardy, drought resistant, and excellent for wildlife plantings. White fl owers bloom before the foliage, and are followed by edible reddish-yellow fruits and yellow autumn color. This is a suitable pollinator for our fruiting plums. Prunus avium Mazzard Cherry FALL Conical Deep green Yellow to bronze 4-8 Used primarily as an understock for standard sized fruiting and ornamental cherries. This superior small ornamental tree has beautiful reddish-purple foliage with bright red tips all summer long. One of the fi rst trees to bloom in spring, it has fragrant pink fl owers that are followed by purple fruit. Newport was introduced in 1923 by the University of Minnesota. Prunus cerasifera Thundercloud Thundercloud Plum FLOWER FRUIT Rounded Single, pink, fragrant Sparse, deep purple 5-8 The fragrant, single pink fl owers of this cultivar bloom in spring before foliage emerges. It seldom bears fruit, but has beautiful, glossy, deep purple foliage throughout the growing season. Prunus maackii Amur Chokecherry FLOWER FRUIT Rounded White Black, 1/4 2-6 This small tree produces white fl owers and black fruit usually eaten by birds before fully ripe. The outstanding exfoliating bark is golden brown to dark red with a glistening metallic color for excellent winter effect and landscape interest. Prunus maackii Jefspur PP19,665 First Editions Goldspur Amur Chokecherry FLOWER FRUIT Upright White Black, 1/4 2-6 F This new, unique form of the classic Amur cherry is the perfect tree for small space gardens. Mature plants of Goldspur reach in height and 6-9 in spread, creating a upright oval tree that is half the size of the species. Creamy white spring fl owers produce compact racemes of tiny black fruit in summer. The golden-colored exfoliating bark is a desirable winter feature. baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois Season 2015

32 Trees Prunus nigra Princess Kay Princess Kay Plum FLOWER FRUIT Narrow Showy white Yellow-red, Prunus serotina Wild Black Cherry FLOWER FRUIT Oval White, fragrant Red turning black, 1/3 3-9 This double fl owered selection was discovered in the wild in Itasca County, Minnesota, and released by the University of Minnesota in 1986, It blooms freely, with showy white fl owers in early May that offset the dark bark. Young trees have prominent lenticels that complement the black bark, adding winter interest. Prunus padus May Day Tree FLOWER FRUIT Round, low branched White, fragrant Black, 1/4-1/3 3-6 This hardy tree has an open picturesque form. The young bark is smooth and brown, becoming red-gray and shaggy with maturity. The foliage, dark green above and light green below, turns yellow to orange-red in fall. Great for woodlands, parks, and bird sanctuaries. Prunus serrulata Kwanzan Kwanzan Cherry FLOWER FRUIT Upright, becoming rounded with age Double, deep pink None 5-9 This tree blooms in the fi rst part of May, with fragrant white fl owers in slender drooping clusters. One of the fi rst trees to leaf out in spring, it has dark green foliage that turns yellow to red as autumn arrives. Prunus sargentii Hokkaido Normandale First Editions Spring Wonder Sargent Cherry FLOWER FRUIT Upright vase Pink None 4-8 F The pendulous, deep pink fl owers make this one of the showiest cherries in spring. Foliage emerges coppery bronze, matures green, then turns reddish-copper in fall. This is one of the varieties used in the world famous Washington, D.C. cherry blossom display. Own root. Prunus Snofozam Snow Fountains Cherry Weeping FLOWER Snow white FRUIT Black, sparse This upright vase-shaped tree is native to Japan and blooms in early May with single pink fl owers. The bark is a polished, reddish brown. New growth is purplish while the summer foliage a shiny dark green. Good looking tree with three season appeal. Originated from seed collected in Hokkaido, Japan by Roland Jefferson, an arborist at the U. S. National Arboretum. Introduced by Bailey Nurseries for Normandale Community College. No fruit noticed to date. A Lake County Nursery ZAM introduction, this small strongly weeping tree is covered with snow white fl owers in spring, creating a fountain of single white blooms. The small dark green leaves turn golden to orange in fall. Fruit is small and black, but sparsely produced. Prunus subhirtella Pendula Plena Rosea Double Weeping Higan Cherry FLOWER FRUIT Weeping Double, pink Small, hidden 5-8 This fl oriferous, early fl owering cherry from Japan has fi nely textured leaves, graceful pendulous branches, and double pink fl owers. Note: Weeping Higan cherry s tops are bagged and tied before shipment to prevent breakage during shipment. Season 2015 baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois

33 Trees Prunus triloba Double Flowering Plum - Tree Form - Tree Form FLOWER FRUIT Small, rounded Double, pink Rarely 2-7 Grown as a tree form, this vigorous large shrub/small tree has been trained to a head forming at 2-3 feet on a single stem. A handsome hardy tree, it produces a profusion of pink fl owers in April and May. Own root. Prunus virginiana Chokecherry FLOWER FRUIT Oval White Red, purple 3-6 A small, suckering tree or large shrub with an oval to rounded crown, ideal for naturalizing. Racemes of white blooms fl ower in May and are followed by dark purple fruit. Provides food and habitat for wildlife. Prunus virginiana Shubert Select Canada Red Select Cherry FLOWER FRUIT Oval, rounded White Red, 1/3 2-6 This improved Canada Red cherry was selected by Bailey Nurseries for its vigorous growth, straight trunk and uniform top. Foliage is a darker red, with a thicker leaf texture than regular Canada Red. Proper soil conditions are necessary for normal growth with this variety. Pay special attention to insure good drainage and aeration. PYRUS PEAR Pyrus calleryana Autumn Blaze Autumn Blaze Pear FALL Pyramidal, rounded Glossy green Crimson red 4-8 This cultivar has a distinct rounded form that distinguishes it from other pears. The most cold hardy of the calleryana cultivars, it has white fl owers in spring, dark glossy foliage, and good red fall color. Pyrus calleryana Glen s Form Chanticleer Pear FALL Upright, pyramidal Glossy light green Red-purple 5-9 This is one of the hardier calleryana pears. An ideal street tree, it flowers a bit later and blooms better than Bradford. Fall color is a nice red-purple. Voted 2005 Urban Tree of the Year by the Society of Municipal Arborists. Pyrus fauriei Westwood Korean Sun Pear FALL Compact rounded Medium green Red-burgundy 4-8 This compact tree has delicate white fl owers which are produced early in spring after the fi ne textured foliage has emerged. Perfect for urban gardens. Korean Sun pear offers a brilliant display of red-orange fall color. Hardier than other pears, it is ideal for Midwest landscapes. Selected by Mel Westwood, Oregon State University. baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois Season 2015

34 Trees Pyrus ussuriensis Bailfrost Mountain Frost Pear FALL Upright Glossy green Yellow 3-6 This Bailey Nurseries introduction is an improved selection of Pyrus ussuriensis with a more vigorous, upright growth habit. Attractive white fl owers cover the tree in spring, backed by dark green, leathery foliage. Some 3/4 fruit is sparsely produced in late summer. QUERCUS OAK Quercus alba White Oak FALL NATIVE Irregularly rounded Glossy green Purple-red Midwest & Eastern U.S. 3-9 An outstanding example of our national tree, the White Oak is strong, disease resistant, and drought tolerant. The foliage is deep green above and white underneath Gold Medal Plant Award winner. Quercus bicolor Swamp White Oak FALL Narrow, rounded, open Dk green with felty white beneath Yellow-brown to red 4-8 Quercus ellipsoidalis Northern Pin Oak FALL NATIVE Conical in youth, maturing to broad oval Glossy green Red Northern Great Lakes region 3-6 This native tree is well adapted to sandy, acid soils, but will tolerate heavier soils and more alkaline conditions than pin oak. It is great for use as a specimen tree in lawn or boulevard plantings. The red fall color can be spectacular. Quercus ellipsoidalis Bailskies First Editions Majestic Skies Northern Pin Oak FALL Conical in youth, maturing Fto broad oval Thick glossy green Red 3-6 A distinct improvement over the species with straighter branching and more symmetrical shape. Foliage is more substantial and darker green. Excellent red fall color. Northern pin oaks prefer to grow in full sun with deep, well-drained soil. Discovered at Bailey Nurseries, Inc. Quercus gambelii Gambel Oak FALL NATIVE Upright oval Medium green Yellow to russset brown 5-9Southwestern U.S. to Northern Mexico Excellent in both wet and upland soils, this tree has a coarser, less deeply incised leaf than Q. alba, and acorns borne on 2-4 stalks. It shows good transplant success. Named a 1999 GreatPlants for the Great Plains Award winner. Sometimes referred to as scrub oak or oak brush, this small oak thrives in the western part of the United States with alkaline, dry soils. Fall color range is red, orange to yellow. Season 2015 baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois

35 Trees Quercus macrocarpa Bur Oak FALL NATIVE Rounded, open above, grayish beneath Yellow-brown to purple 3-8 Central & Eastern U.S. Quercus x bimundorum Midwest Prairie Stature Oak FALL Pyramidal Emerald green Reddish purple 3-8 Native from Nova Scotia to Manitoba and south to Pennsylvania and Texas, this beautiful oak has attractive corky bark especially interesting in winter. A great xeriscape plant, it tolerates a wide range of soil types and air pollutants. Voted 2001 Urban Tree of the Year by the Society of Municipal Arborists. GreatPlants for the Great Plains Quercus Crimschmidt Crimson Spire Oak Columnar to fastigiate FALL Rusty red 4-8 An outstanding tree in the landscape featuring emerald-green, semiglossy, leathery foliage with reddish coloration in autumn. Quite dense, pyramidal form. Hybrid oak of English Oak(Q. robur)x White Oak (Q. alba). Introduced in collaboration North Dakota State University and North Central Regional Plant Introduction Station, Iowa State University, Ames, IA. Quercus x macdanielii Clemons PP11,431 Heritage Oak FALL Broadly pyramidal, becoming oval Yellow-brown 4-8 A stately columnar selection originating as a hybrid of Q. robur (English oak) and Q. alba (white oak), it combines the best characteristics of both varieties., mildew resistant foliage turns a bright reddish hue in the fall. Fast growing, with a tight, upright habit, it is adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions. It s columnar form is good fi t for narrow spaces as a screen or street tree. Quercus rubra Northern Red Oak FALL NATIVE Pyramidal in youth, rounded at maturity Glossy, dark green Red to red-brown Central & Northeast U.S. 3-8 The fastest growing oak and one of the easiest to transplant, this tree is great for street use or as a landscape tree. The foliage is dense and lustrous and leaves hang on the tree into winter. Named the 1999 Iowa Tree of the Year. From Heritage Trees, Inc., this cross between Q. robur (English oak) and Q. macrocarpa (bur oak) has glossy, dark green, tatter and mildew resistant foliage. A beautiful specimen tree for the front lawn, this is a truly vigorous cultivar. Quercus x warei Long PP12,673 Regal Prince Oak FALL Upright oval with silver beneath Yellow-brown 4-8 From Heritage Trees, Inc., this vigorous oak resulted from a cross of Q. robur fastigiata (upright English oak) and Q. bicolor (swamp white oak) and has a distinctive upright oval habit. Beautiful all season long, the foliage has an attractive silvery lower surface. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils types, wet and dry. baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois Season 2015

36 Trees RIBES CURRENT Ribes sanguineum King Edward VII King Edward VII Current-Tree Form FALL Upright-arching 6-9 Now available in tree form. King Edward VII is a reliable bloomer in the spring garden, dripping with dark, pinkish-red blossoms. Blue-black berries add interest in summer. The habit is upright and arching. Perfect for small yards where space is limited. ROBINA LOCUST Robinia pseudoacacia Purple Robe Purple Robe Locust FALL Ascending, open Bronze-green Yellow 3-8 This beautiful globe locust has dark rose-pink fl owers and foliage that emerges a bronzy-red before turning a bronzy-green for the summer. This tree is also drought tolerant. SALIX WILLOW Salix alba Tristis Niobe Weeping Willow FALL Wide, spreading Bright green Yellow 4-8 This fast growing, golden barked willow has a wide spreading canopy and long, golden drooping branches. An extremely graceful tree, it prefers moist planting sites. To prevent dehydration and start buds to break on potted Niobe willow, the potted plants should be held in a greenhouse or a sheltered location until growth has started. Salix caprea Pendula Weeping Pussy Willow FALL Standard 5-8 Weeping Green, lighter green beneath 4-8 A strongly weeping form of pussy willow on a standard, this tree is perfect for use as an accent or specimen plant for confi ned areas. Its large, silky soft catkins appear in early spring for a pretty effect. Salix Golden Curls Golden Curls Willow Irregular Bright green FALL Yellow 4-8 This hybrid willow resembles Corkscrew willow with its curly branches, but has golden bark in winter. We have seen some evidence that Golden Curls appears to be hardier than Corkscrew. Salix integra Hakura Nishiki Hakura Nishiki - Tree Form FALL Rounded, spreading Variegated green, pink and white A lovely tree form of this graceful willow. The slender trunk is topped with pink stems and buds that open to dappled green, pink and white foliage. Some leaves will be all white. A fabulous vertical accent for the border or large container. Best in partial shade. Salix pentandra Silver Lake Prairie Reflection Laurel Willow FALL Rounded Shiny dark green Golden yellow 2-6 A superior selection of Laurel willow from NDSU. Grows rapidly, producing a dense rounded tree with very dark green, highly glossy foliage. Does not tend to suffer from chlorosis due to iron defi ciency. Will require pruning to produce a single stemmed tree in nursery production. Season 2015 baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois

37 Trees Salix Prairie Cascade Prairie Cascade Willow FALL Weeping Glossy green Yellow 3-6 Sorbus aucuparia European Mountain Ash FALL Upright, rounded at maturity Clear, deep green Red 2-7 This COPF introduction from Morden Research Station has the hardiness and glossy foliage of the laurel willow with the cascading habit and golden stem color of the weeping willow. A hardy weeping willow for northern areas, it prefers plentiful moisture. SASSAFRAS Sassafras albidum Common Sassafras FALL Pyramidal to oval Medium green Yellow to orange, red and purple 4-9 Traditionally not an easy to transplant tree due to its deep taproot, we are now growing this native tree in small containers for better transplanting success. Fast growing, forming an upright oval shape, the green, mitten-shaped foliage has outstanding autumn colors in shades from yellow to deep orange, scarlet and even purple. SORBUS MOUNTAIN ASH Sorbus alnifolia Korean Mountain Ash FALL Upright in youth, rounded at maturity Orange-scarlet This hardy tree has small white fl owers in spring that produce abundant clusters of scarlet berries in the fall. The smooth, dark brown bark is almost beech-like. Great all around tree, should be better known. Own root. This valuable ornamental tree bears showy orange-red fruits in August through September. It prefers acid soils with good drainage. Sorbus decora Showy Mountain Ash FALL NATIVE Rounded Red 2-6 Eastern U.S. & North Shore of Lake Superior This smaller ornamental tree is grown for its white fl owers, handsome foliage, and showy red fruit. The hardiest of the species in this country, it is slow growing and resistant to disease. Own root. Sorbus hybrida Oak Leaf Mountain Ash FALL Upright oval with ascending branches Lobed, dark green Rust 4-6 This tree is grown from seed originally collected from Cheyenne Horticultural Field Station, Wyoming. A hybrid derived from European Mountain ash and Swedish Mountain ash, it is uniform with leaves lobed like English oak, and has orange-red fruit. This tree is also fi reblight resistant. Own root. STEWARTIA Stewartia pseudocamellia Japanese Stewartia FALL Pyramidal to oval Medium to dark green Yellow, red, reddish purple 5-8 Blooming in mid summer, Japanese stewartia has showy white camellialike fl owers that mature into brown seed pods. leaves will turn brilliant hues of yellow, red to dark purple in autumn. The bark is beautiful, with exfoliating strips in varied hues. baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois Season 2015

38 Trees STYRAX Styrax japonicus JLWeeping PPAF Marley s Pink Parasol Japanese Styrax FALL Weeping Glossy dark green Yellow 5-8 Small and narrow with a weeping form and glossy dark green foliage. Delightful true pink fl owers with a light fragrance cover the canopy when in bloom. Highlighted by showy yellow foliage in the fall. Performs best in acidic, well drained soils. SYRINGA LILAC Syringa Bailbelle PP12,294 Tinkerbelle Lilac Tree Form Rounded Green FALL Tinkerbelle was the fi rst introduction in Bailey s Fairytale Series of Lilacs. Developed by Neal Holland of Sheyenne Gardens, this dwarf results from crosses between Syringa meyeri Palibin and Syringa microphylla Superba. Tinkerbelle forms a superb small tree with a pleasing spicy fragrance and incredible wine-red fl ower buds that open in late spring. (CPBR #1204, C ) Syringa meyeri Palibin Dwarf Korean Lilac Globe Deep green FLOWER COLOR Single, pale lilac This tree form has the same fi ne features of the shrub-form Dwarf Korean. It makes an excellent globe for accent or interest in the landscape. Syringa reticulata Japanese Tree Lilac Spreading Deep green FLOWER COLOR Creamy white 3-7 This handsome small specimen tree or large shrub bears creamy white fl owers in large panicles in June and July. Clumps will have three or more stems Iowa Tree of the Year. Syringa reticulata Golden Eclipse PP15,990 Golden Eclipse Lilac Upright compact Variegated green & yellow FLOWER COLOR Creamy white 03 A beautiful variegated Japanese tree lilac from Bakker Nursery in Ontario. In spring the new foliage emerges green with a dark center. The edge of the leaf gradually turns to bright gold, and the dark green shadow in the center of the leaf gives the illusion of an eclipse. Golden Eclipse blooms with creamy white fl owers in late spring/early summer. (CPBR #1505, C ) Syringa reticulata Bailnce PP20,458 First Editions Snowdance Japanese Tree Lilac F Vase shaped, spreading FLOWER COLOR Creamy white Selected by Rod Bailey because of its exceptionally heavy bloom. Although the species tend to fl ower biannually, Snowdance fl owers well annually and begins fl owering at an earlier age than the species. Large, fragrant panicles of creamy white bloom in June. This sterile variety produces no untidy, brown seedheads. Lustrous, dark green foliage is slightly larger and darker than the species. As wide as tall with attractive, shelved branching. A pest and disease free lilac tree for residential and park use. Equally attractive as a specimen as it is in group plantings. Season 2015 baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois

39 Trees Syringa reticulata Ivory Silk Ivory Silk Lilac Compact, oval FLOWER COLOR Creamy white 3-8 Tilia americana Boulevard Boulevard Linden FALL Pyramidal Yellow This Sheridan Nursery selection has a sturdy, more compact, oval growth habit than Japanese tree lilac. A most attractive small fl owering tree with cherry-like bark, it bears large creamy white fl ower clusters in early July. It will perform best in full sun. (C ) TAXODIUM BALDCYPRESS Taxodium distichum Baldcypress FALL Pyramidal Sage green Yellow-brown to brown 5-9 This deciduous conifer was named a 2001 Nebraska GreatPlants Award Winner. It is a distinct, handsome, large tree with fi ne textured foliage. Adaptable to wet or dry sites, it will not tolerate alkalinity. TILIA LINDEN Tilia americana American Linden FALL Pyramidal in youth, rounded at maturity Large, dark green Pale yellow 3-8 This rapid growing tree has fragrant yellow fl owers and large, dense foliage that provides excellent shade. Although it will grow in dry heavier soils, it prefers deep moist soils. Selected at Bailey Nurseries for its narrow, pyramidal habit and ascending branches, this attractive specimen tree is ideal for boulevards and other sites where height is needed but width is limited. Fragrant yellow fl owers are produced in mid to late June. Tilia americana Bailyard Frontyard Linden FALL Rounded Green Yellow 3-8 This Bailey Nurseries introduction was selected for its excellent symmetrical branching habit even as a young tree. A great front yard tree, it is broadly pyramidal when young and nicely rounded with age. The dense foliage offers excellent shade. Tilia americana Redmond Redmond Linden FALL Pyramidal, uniform Glossy, light green Bright yellow 4-8 A valuable tree for street planting, Redmond has the largest leaves of the lindens. The dense foliage is glossy green with bright yellow autumn color. Voted 2000 Urban Tree of the Year by the Society of Municipal Arborists. Tilia cordata Littleleaf Linden FALL Broad, pyramidal Glossy, dark green Yellow A splendid plant for street and residential use, Littleleaf has glossy dark foliage and fragrant pendulous fl owers in early summer. Virtually disease free and very adaptable, it does well in poor soil. baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois Season 2015

40 Trees Tilia cordata Corzam Corinthian Linden FALL Pyramidal Golden yellow 4-8 Tilia x mongolica Harvest Gold PP12,232 Harvest Gold Linden FALL Upright, oval Green Golden yellow 2-7 Corinthian Linden has an upright, pyramidal habit with limbs evenly spaced around its straight central leader. Narrow habit and lustrous dark green leaves present a neat, formal appearance. Suitable for boulevard planting or a small yard area. Reportedly resistant to Japanese beetle. A Lake County ZAM introduction. Tilia cordata Greenspire Greenspire Linden FALL Oval Leathery, dark green Yellow Very suitable for street planting, this 1998 Iowa Tree of the Year has a straight trunk, rich foliage and fragrant, pale yellow fl owers. Tilia cordata Baileyi Shamrock Linden FALL Broad, conical Dark, shiny green Yellow-green Selected at Bailey Nurseries, this Tilia cordata cultivar is somewhat similar to Greenspire, but with stouter branching and a more open canopy. An excellent choice for home landscapes, it displays more vigorous growth than Greenspire in the nursery, with excellent, uniform branching all around the trunk, and slightly larger foliage. This hybrid of Tilia cordata and Tilia mongolica was developed in Manitoba, Canada. It is hardier than Norlin linden and resistant to sunscald injury and leaf spot. An excellent boulevard tree, it has lovely exfoliating bark, golden buds and consistent fall color. (C ) ULMUS ELM Ulmus americana Lewis & Clark Prairie Expedition American Elm FALL Rounded to spreading vase Yellow 3-9 Incredibly tough and cold hardy, this American elm native selection is a lone survivor among elm trees that died of Dutch elm disease near Fargo, ND. Displaying a high resistance to the disease, it averages three to four feet of growth annually. foliage on the classic elm vase shaped canopy will provide quick shade in a variety of locations from cold prairies to harsh urban environments. Hardy to USDA Zone 2b. Ulmus americana Princeton Princeton American Elm FALL Upright Yellow 4-9 With renewed interest in planting elms Princeton is an ideal choice. Proven highly resistant to Dutch elm disease. Fast growing, graceful, symmetrical branching. Adaptable to extremes in ph, moisture, heat and wind. Own root. Season 2015 baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois

41 Trees Ulmus americana St Croix PP20,097 First Editions St Croix American Elm FALL Broadly vase-shaped Yellow 3-6 Ulmus davidiana var. japonica Discovery PP10,558 Discovery Elm FALL Upright, vase-shaped Green Yellow A new and distinct American elm with exceptional tolerance to Dutch elm disease. With a grand, vase-shaped habit and an open, spreading canopy, St. Croix promises to revitalize plantings of this well-loved shade tree. Summer foliage is dark green; fall foliage is yellow. Ulmus americana Valley Forge Valley Forge American Elm FALL Upright, arching Yellow This terrifi c new cultivar was developed by Rick Durand of Manitoba, Canada. Highly resistant to Dutch elm disease, it exhibits good cold hardiness and excellent vase-shaped form. Also resistant to elm leaf beetles, it s clean looking through the entire growing season. Own root. (C ) Ulmus Morton Accolade Elm Upright, spreading Deep green FALL Golden yellow Selected after 20 years of testing by the U.S. National Arboretum, Valley Forge has been proven to be highly resistant to Dutch elm disease, showing a 96% survival rate. Possesses the classic American elm tree shape, transplants easily, is fast growing and exhibits tolerance to salts, drought, poor soil conditions and air pollution. A great opportunity to plant an old American favorite. Own root. Ulmus Cathedral Cathedral Elm Broadly vase-shaped Medium to light green FALL Yellow This selection has excellent Dutch elm disease resistance with a form resembling the American elm. A 20 year old tree at the Morton Arboretum is 40 in height with approximately a 30 spread. The beautiful glossy, dark green foliage turns golden yellow in the fall. Selected and introduced by Morton Arboretum and Chicagoland Grows. Ulmus Morton Glossy Triumph Elm Upright Glossy, deep green FALL Yellow This elm, selected at the University of Wisconsin from a cross of Japanese and Siberian elm, resembles Japanese elm in appearance with larger leaves and growth habit. When inoculated with Dutch elm disease, it has shown no observable damage or only tip injury to the branches. When tips have been infected, the tree is able to wall off the area and prevent spread of the disease. This selection resulted from a controlled cross between Vanguard elm and Accolade elm, conducted by Dr. George Ware at the Morton Arboretum. Introduced through Chicagoland Grows, it has an upright habit with strong branching, lustrous dark green foliage and excellent disease and pest resistance. baileynurseries.com Minnesota Oregon Illinois Season 2015