CHERRY, SNOW FOUNTAINS, WEEPING Prunus x Snofozam

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1 BIRCH, DAKOTA PINNACLE Betula platyphylla "Fargo" Height: Spread: 8-10 Growth rate: fast Light requirement: Sun Color(s): dark green turning yellow in fall Flower: none This narrow, upright, columnar Birch works well as a vertical accent in the landscape. The bark turns creamy white as it matures, it has very dense foliage, and is both insect resistant and heat/drought tolerant. #15 $ CHERRY, PINK SNOW SHOWERS, WEEPING Prunus 'Pisnshzam' Height: 25 Spread: 20 Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: full sun Color(s): green turning golden in fall Flower: pink, double Berry: black pea-size Masses of double pink flowers cover this stunning ornamental tree in early spring before leaves appear. Lush green foliage on graceful, weeping branches turns a deep golden color in fall. Requires full sun and well-drained soil, and is vigorous, hardy, and has good disease resistance. #15 $ CHERRY, SNOW FOUNTAINS, WEEPING Prunus x Snofozam Height: 12 Spread: 12 Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: full sun Color(s): green turning golden yellow in fall Berry: black pea-size A gracefull, cascading, finely- branched, weeping ornamental tree covered with white semi-double flowers in spring. Tolerant of summer heat with good disease resistance.easily pruned to change its character. #10 $

2 CHOKECHERRY, CANADA RED IMPROVED Prunus virginiana Canada Red Height: 25 Spread: 20 Growth rate: fast Light requirement: full sun Color(s): green turning purple-red, then orange-red in fall Berry: dk. purple berries This improved, hardy chokecherry tree is fast growing with a straight trunk and uniformly-branched top. New foliage emerges bright green, turns purple in the summer, then orange-red in fall. Requires good drainage, attracts birds and butterflies. #15 $ CRAB, CORALBURST Malus Coral Burst Height: 15 Spread: 20 Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: full sun Color(s): dark green, then orange-red in fall Flower: deep pink Berry: orange-red A compact, dense, rounded crab with dark green foliage and spring blossoms that start as coral- pink buds then burst into rose-colored flowers. Blossoms are followed by bronze, ½ fruit that hangs on till cleaned up by birds. Disease resistant, clay tolerant. #10 $ CRAB, MARILEE Malus Jarmin PP Height: 24 Spread: 8-10 Light requirement: full sun Growth rate: moderate Color(s): green Flower: double, large white Marilee is a stiffly-upright tree with a narrow, inverted cone shape. Marilee s pink buds open up to large, white, double blooms. An excellent choice for courtyards, small yards, or under power lines, it also has excellent disease resistance. #15 $

3 CRAB, ROYAL RAINDROPS Malus Royal Raindrops Height: Spread: Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: full sun Color(s): purple-green turning orange-red in fall Flower: dark pink Berry: red 5/8 Features dark green, deeply cut, fine-textured foliage on sturdy, windresistant branches. Abundant dark pink spring blossoms become bright red berries that hang on through winter. Disease resistant, tolerates clay soil. #7 multi-stem $ #10 $ CRAB, RUBY TEARS WEEPING Malus, Bailears PPAF Height: 8-10 Spread: Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: full sun Color(s): burgundy-green turning yellow in fall Flower: red buds become dk. pink flowers Berry: ruby red Ruby Tears has naturally weeping form. Its spring blooms begin as dark pink buds that open to pure pink. New foliage is burgundy, maturing to green, with yellow fall color. Dime sized dark red fruit appears in late summer and holds on through the winter. #7 $ CRAB, SARGENT Malus sargentii Height: 8 Spread: up to 12 Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: part to full sun Color(s): dark green Berry: red The low, spreading shape of this tree makes it an excellent focal point in a landscape. It s covered with snow-white blooms in spring, which turn to persistent red berries that are usually cleaned up by birds. Excellent resistance to scab, fireblight, cedar-apple rust, and mildew. #10 $

4 CRAB, SARGENT FIREBIRD Malus sargentii Select A Height: 7-9 Spread: 9-12 Growth rate: slow to medium Light requirement: full sun Color(s): bright green Berry: red-orange pea size Red to pink flower buds open to a fragrant white blossom in spring on this compact, rounded, grafted tree. Red-orange fruit appears in the fall and persists through the winter. Resistant to apple scab, mildew and fire blight. Works well as an accent plant in the landscape. #10 $ CRAB, SARGENT, TINA Malus sargentii Tina Height: 5 Spread: 6 Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: full sun Color(s): bright green Berry: red, small The most petite of all the crabapples. Dark pink buds open to single white flowers with yellow centers. Tiny, ornamental berries hang on through the winter, attracting birds and wildlife. Tolerates clay soil, very hardy. #10 $ CRAB, SHOW TIME Malus Shotizam Height: 22 Spread: 20 Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: full sun Color(s): bronze-green turning yellow-orange Flower: bright pinky-red Berry: red ShowTime is a dense, broadly oval to rounded tree that gets its name from the abundance of bright pink spring blossoms. Dark green leaves with a red overlay turn yellow-orange in the fall. The bright red berries hang on until eaten by birds. Excellent as a specimen tree, very showy if planted in groups. #10 $

5 CRAB, SPRING SNOW Malus Spring Snow Height: 20 Spread: 15 Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: full sun Color(s): bright green A dense, upright oval form of Crab with bright green foliage and pure white, very fragrant flowers.tree is sterile and doesn't produce fruit, making it an excellent tree for use in courtyards and patio areas where fruit isn't wanted. Good disease resistance, tolerates clay soil. #10 $ CRAB, SUGAR TYME Malus Sutyzam Height: 18 Spread: 15 Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: full sun Color(s): bronze-green turning yellow-orange Flower: pink buds, white fragrant flowers Berry: bright red Sugar Tyme is an upright spreading oval tree with crisp green foliage, pale pink buds that open to showy white flowers, and bright red berries that remain on the tree all year. Attracts birds and butterflies. Grows best in medium moist, well-drained soil, but adapts to a wide range of soils. #10 $ DOGWOOD, PAGODA Cornus alternifolia Pagoda Height: Spread: Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: part shade Color(s): green turning reddish-purple in fall Berry: deep blue-purple This owes its name to its distinctive layered branches that resemble the tiered, spreading roofline of a pagoda. Is especially striking in early summer when covered with small, fragrant, creamy-white flowers. Fruits ripen to a deep blue-purple on red stems in late summer. Fruit is relished by a variety of birds. #15 $

6 GINKGO, JADE BUTTERFLY Ginkgo Biloba Jade Butterfly Height: Spread: 10 Growth rate: slow Light requirement: full sun Color(s): bright green turning gold in the fall Flower: inconspicuous Berry: inconspicuous yellow catkins A fruitless male, Jade Butterfly is a dwarf, densely branched ornamental gingko. Prefers slightly sandy, well-drained soil, but adapts to most soil types. Water regularly the first few seasons for an extensive root system, may reduce frequency once established. Use a general purpose fertilizer in early spring. #5 $ FRINGETREE, WHITE Chionanthus virginicus Height: 18 Spread: 20 Growth rate: slow Color(s): green turning yellow in fall Flower: small, greenish-white clusters In late spring, masses of fragrant and feathery blooms cover the branches of this tree whose Latin name translates to Snow Flower. Adaptable to varied soils and climates, and quite tolerant of urban conditions. #7 $ #10 clump $ HYDRANGEA, LIMELIGHT TREE Hydrangea paniculata Limelight Height: 6-8 Spread: 7-8 Growth rate: moderate Color(s): green to lime green to dusty pink Tree form is perfect for smaller yards. Bright, lime-green flowers bloom from late July until fall, when they turn deep pink. Adaptable to most soil, prefers moderate moisture. Flowers on new wood, can be pruned in winter or early spring. Flowers can be dried for beautiful arrangements or wreaths. #10 $

7 HYDRANGEA, QUICK FIRE TREE Hydrangea paniculata Quick Fire Height: 6-8 Spread: 6-8 Growth rate: moderate Color(s): green Flower: open white, turn pink Starts blooming about a month before other hydrangeas with large showy, flowers that open white and then change to pink as summer goes on. A very reliable bloomer, very winter hardy. Grows best in rich, medium moisture, well-drained soil. Soil ph does not affect bloom color. #10 $ LILAC, DWARF KOREAN ON STANDARD Syringa meyeri Palibin STD Height: 5-8 Spread: 6-8 Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: part to full sun Color(s): green Flower: lavender-purple This plant has a broad, rounded head that makes it an excellent tree for small spaces. Reliable and abundant bloomer with light purple, extremely fragrant flowers in the spring. Prune right after flowering if needed. Tolerates clay soil. #7 $ #15 $ LILAC, IVORY SILK Syringa reticulata Ivory Silk Height: 25 Spread: Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: full sun Color(s): green Flower: creamy white A compact, oval tree with abundant creamy -white flowers that appear between May and July. Nice mahogany-colored bark. This variety has very good disease and insect resistance and is also easily adaptable to difficult sites, including clay soil. Usually blooms every other year. #15 $

8 MAPLE, FLAME AMUR Acer ginnala Flame Height: 20 Spread: 20 Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: full sun Color(s): green turning red in fall Flower: none Seeds: samaras This is a very hardy multi-stem small tree with spreading branches. Tough, adaptable to a wide variety of growning conditions, including clay soil. It has a brilliant orange-red to deep red fall color. Recommended by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum #15 multi-stem $ MAPLE, JAPANESE HYBRID, ARCTIC JADE Acer x pseudosieboldianum Arctic Jade Height: 20 Spread: 15 Growth rate: slow Color(s): green turning orange-red in fall Flower: red Seeds: samaras Arctic Jade is part of the Pacific Rim Series of hybrid maples. It s an excellent substitute for the Japanese maple in harsh climate conditions. A broad upright plant, it has large, green, deeply cut leaves and an excellent branching habit. Leaves turn beautiful orange and red tones in the fall. #3 $ MAPLE, JAPANESE HYBRID, AVALANCHE Acer x pseudosieboldianum Avalanche Height: 10 Spread: 7 Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: full sun Color(s): green turning bright yellow in fall Flower: none Seeds: samaras Avalanche is a small, vase-shaped hybrid of Korean and Japanese maples, looking similar to the Seiryu Japanese maple. Cold-hardy to zone 5, it has small, yellow-green spring leaves that become soft green through the summer, turning bright yellow in fall. #3 $

9 MAPLE, JAPANESE HYBRID, ICE DRAGON Acer x pseudosieboldianum Ice Dragon Height: 10 Spread: 7 Growth rate: slow Color(s): red-orange to green, turning yellow, orange and red in fall Flower: none Seeds: samaras Ice Dragon, part of the Jack Frost series, is vase-shaped hybrid of Korean and Japanese maples. Bred and selected to tolerate Zone 4 winters, its delicate foliage is also tolerant of sun and heat. Ice Dragon has twisting branches that provide winter interest to a landscape. #6 $ MAPLE, JAPANESE HYBRID, NORTHERN GLOW Acer pseudosieboldianum x Hasselkus Height: 20 Spread: 24 Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: full sun Color(s): green turning orange-red in fall Flower: none Seeds: samaras The refined character of a Japanese maple can now be enjoyed beyond its traditional hardiness range. A hybrid of Korean and Japanese maples, Northern Glow is a tough, cold-hardy to zone 4 tree that mostly resembles a Japanese maple. It has an upright, broadly spreading shape with green summertime leaves that turn bright orange-red in fall. #5 $79.99 MAPLE, JAPANESE HYBRID, NORTHWIND Acer x pseudosieboldianum North Wind Height: Spread: Growth rate: slow-moderate Light requirement: full to part sun Color(s): red- green turning orange and scarlet in fall Flower: none Seeds: samaras Bred to tolerate harsh and dramatic weather shifts, this is a cross between Korean maple (hardiness) and Jap. Maple (appearance). Tested in Iowa with winter temperatures of -30 F. Leaves emerge red in spring, changing by midsummer to green, followed by a dramatic orange-scarlet in fall. #3 $

10 MAPLE, JAPANESE, TAMUKEYAMA Acer palmatum dissectum Tamukeyama Height: 8 Spread: up to 12 Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: part shade Color(s): purple turning red in fall Flower: none A laceleaf, weeping Japanese maple with outstanding deep purple-red foliage that holds it color during the heat of summer better than other varieties. Good for small spaces and patio areas. Needs well-drained soil. #10 $ MOUNTAIN ASH, CARDINAL ROYAL Sorbus aucuporia Michred Height: 35 Spread: 20 Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: full sun Color(s): green turning rust in the fall Berry: bright red berries A vigorous tree with upright branches and a very symmetrical and tidy habit. This tree was selected for its clusters of small brilliant red berries, much more spectacular than the orange of the species. Dark green foliage is silvery beneath. Not a true ash tree, so no worries about ash borers. #15 $ NINEBARK, CENTER GLOW Physocarpus opulifolius Center Glow Height: 6 Spread: 6 Growth rate: fast-moderate Light requirement: full sun Color(s): rosy red, burgundy, golden yellow Flower: creamy white Berry: red seed heads Named for the unique leaves, which emerge rosy red, maturing to a deep burgundy with a golden-yellow center. Light pink buds open to clusters of small white flowers that become bright red seed heads. Adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions. #7 $

11 PEAR, CHANTICLEER ALSO CALLED CLEVELAND SELECT AND STONE HILL Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer Height: 40 Spread: 15 Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: full sun Color(s): green turning red in fall or sparse berries Chanticleer is a narrow, pyramidal tree. Adapts to many growing conditions and is resistant to disease and storm damage. White spring flowers are borne in clusters and fruit, if any, is sparse & inconspicuous. Can tolerate clay soil. #7 $ #10 $ #15 $ PLUM, BIG CIS Prunus x cistena Schmidtcis Height: Spread: 12 Growth rate: moderate-fast Light requirement: full sun Color(s): purple Flower: light pink Big Cis grows quickly to a heavy-trunked, sturdy tree with very fragrant, light pink spring flowers in the early spring. It has dark purple foliage through the growing season with a round, dense head. #5 $99.99 REDBUD, BURGUNDY HEARTS Cercis canadensis Greswan Height: Spread: Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: part sun to part shade Color(s): reddish purple Flower: pink-lavender Burgundy Hearts is compact and rounded with reddish purple, heart-shaped leaves. Showy flowers appear before the leaves. Prefers average to moist conditions- don t let it dry out. Adaptable to most types of soil. #7 $ #10 $

12 REDBUD, EASTERN Cercis canadensis Height: 20 Spread: 15 Growth rate: slow to moderate Light requirement: full to part shade Color(s): green turning Flower: lavender-pink A small tree with lavender-pink spring blossoms that appear before the heart shaped leaves. It prefers moist soils and should be planted in a somewhat protected location. Will grow in most soil types. Recommended by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. #10 multi-stem $ #15 $ REDBUD, RISING SUN Cercis canadensis JN2 Height: 8-12 Spread: 8-12 Growth rate: moderate Color(s): chartreuse green to gold/orange/yellow Flower: dk. lavender Rising Sun starts the season with dark lavender blooms. Golden-orange foliage emerges after the flowering, turns yellow, matures to a speckled lime green, and turns yellow again in fall. This foliage won't scorch in the sun, the tree is drought resistant, cold hardy, and attracts bees and butterflies. #7 $ REDBUD, RUBY FALLS, WEEPING Cercis canadensis 'Ruby Falls' Height: 6-8 Spread: 5-6 Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: part to full sun Color(s): green leaves turn yellow in fall Flower: lavender-red A new, compact redbud tree with a weeping canopy, perfect for small yards. An excellent specimen plant with clusters of lavender-red, sweet pea-like blooms in spring. Small, semi-glossy, heart-shaped leaves turn yellow in fall. Prefers well drained, light soil but fairly adaptable. Fertilize in early spring. #5 $ #15 $

13 ROSE OF SHARON, APHRODITE Hibiscus syriacus Aphrodite Height: 8-10 Spread: 6 Growth rate: moderate Color(s): deep green Flower: pink, ruffled Aphrodite has abundant, heavily ruffled, clear pink blooms with a deep red eye, attracting hummingbirds. It s densely branched with thick, deep green foliage. Aphrodite is easy care with little to no seed production, so will have nearly continuous flowering during a long bloom season. #5 $ SERVICEBERRY, AUTUMN BRILLIANCE Amelanchier x grandiflora Autumn Brilliance Height: 20 Spread: 15 Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: pt. shade Color(s): green turning red in fall Berry: purple This serviceberry has a heavy branching structure that resists ice damage. It has white spring flowers and green leaves that turn a spectacular red-orange in the fall. Small, sweet, purple-black berries are edible. Recommended by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum with protection. #10 multi-stem $ #15 $ SEVEN- SON FLOWER Heptacodium miconioides Height: Spread: 8-10 Growth rate: moderate Color(s): green turning purple-bronze in fall, fragrant Berry: small purple The Seven- Son plant is considered either a small tree or a large shrub, depending on if it has one stem or multiple stems. Fragrant, creamy white flowers in clusters of seven bloom late summer to early fall, followed by purple fruit & beautiful red flower sepals. A great fall plant. #7 $

14 VIBURNUM, NANNYBERRY Viburnum lentago Height: Spread: 8-10 Growth rate: moderate Color(s): green turning purple-red in fall Flower: greenish white Berry: dark blue This durable small tree is adaptable to difficult soil conditions. The white spring flowers are borne in clusters and produce edible blue-black fruit. The shiny dark green foliage turns purple-red in fall. This tree is Recommended by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum if planted in protected area. #10 $ #15 $ WILLOW, DAPPLED Salix integra Hakuro-nishiki Height: 8-10 Spread: 6-7 Growth rate: fast Color(s): green, white & pink turning yellow in fall Flower: yellow catkins It may appear to have spring flowers, but it s the green, white, and pink leaves that make this a spring stand-out. The branches will arch and weep as the plant matures. Yellow, pendant, catkins appear in early spring, while stems turn red in winter. Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soils. #10 $ WILLOW, WEEPING PUSSY ON STANDARD Salix caprea Pendula Height: 8-10 Spread: 6-8 Growth rate: fast Light requirement: full sun Color(s): green turning yellow in fall Flower: catkin This is a unique, weeping form of willow, which makes it ideal for use as a specimen or accent plant. Soft, grey, fuzzy catkins appear in early spring, turning yellow when ripe. They are followed by green foliage that turns yellow in fall. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings can be rooted for new plants. #10 $