Height: 30 Spread: 15 Growth rate: fast

ASPEN, PRAIRIE GOLD Populus tremuloides NE-Arb Height: 30 Spread: 15 Growth rate: fast Light requirement: full sun Color(s): green turning gold in fall Seeds: spring catkins Native to Nebraska, Prairie Gold is on the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum s Great Plants list for 2008. It is well-adapted to the heat and humidity of the Great Plains. The white bark and rustling leaves give it the beauty and charm of the species. Disease-resistant, it may naturalize and form grove. #7 clump $209.99 #10 $169.99 BIRCH, HERITAGE Betula nigra Cully Height: 30 Spread: 20-25 Growth rate: fast Light requirement: full sun to part shade Color(s): green turning yellow in fall Flower: insignificant Seeds: catkins turning to small seed cones Heritage birch, a more ornamental selection of the native river birch, has cinnamon-brown, exfoliating bark that gives it winter interest. Its dark green foliage turns yellow in the fall. Highly adaptable and heat tolerant, Heritage is a good choice for constantly wet soils, including clay soil. #15 clump $189.99 BIRCH, RIVER Betula nigra Height: 30-35 Spread: 20-25 Growth rate: fast Light requirement: full sun to part shade Color(s): green turning golden yellow in fall Flower: insignificant Seeds: catkins turning to small seed cones One of the most disease-free and adaptable birches, the River birch is easily grown in average, medium to wet soils along ponds, streams or in low spots. It is also heat-tolerant and resistant to the Bronze birch borer. Exfoliating reddish-brown bark gives winter interest to this tree. #10 clump $169.99 1

BIRCH, ROYAL FROST Betula x Royal Frost Height: 30-40 Spread: 15-20 Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: full sun Color(s): purple-red turns yellow, orange, red Flower: yellow, insignificant Seeds: catkins turning to seed cones A hybrid between Whitespire and Crimson Frost Birch, this tree produces a rich reddish-purple summer color that turns yellow, orange-red in the fall. Cinnamon bark color becomes cinnamon-white and is exfoliating. Resistant to the bronze birch borer and disease. #10 clump $169.99 BIRCH, WHITESPIRE Betula populifolia Whitespire Height: 35 Spread: 20 Growth rate: moderate-fast Light requirement: full sun Color(s): green turning yellow in fall Flower: insignificant Seeds: catkins turning to small seed cones Whitespire is a narrow, pyramidal tree with finely textured leaves that turn yellow in fal and showy white bark, which does not exfoliate. It is tolerant of extreme heat, resistant to the Bronze Birch Borer, thrives under a wide range of conditions, prefers moist soil. #10 clump $169.99 CATALPA, NORTHERN Catalpa speciosa Height: 50 Spread: 35 Growth rate: moderate-fast Light requirement: full sun Color(s): green turning yellow-green in fall Flower: White, large clusters Berry: none Native to the central United States, Northern Catalpa has a pyramidal shape with a rounded top. Its open branching structure gives it a bold, rugged appearance. It tolerates tough conditions, especially heat and drought. #15 $219.99 2

COFFEETREE, KENTUCKY, ESPRESSO Gymnocladus dioica Espresso Height: 50 Spread: 30-40 Growth rate: moderate-fast Light requirement: full sun Color(s): bluish-green turning yellow in fall Flower: insignificant Seeds: none The huge doubly-compound leaves give this oval to vase-shaped tree a tropical feel. Arching branches present an elm-like form. This is a seedless selection that has good tolerance of heat, drought, and cold. Water deeply when first establishing the tree. After established, it s very adaptable to both dry and moist soil. #15 $259.99 ELM, FRONTIER Ulmus x Frontier Height: 25-40 Spread: 15-25 Growth rate: moderate-fast Light requirement: full to part sun Color(s): green turning reddish-purple Seeds: none Promising new variety of small to medium tree with small leaves that may blaze a trail for elms in the landscape. Hardy, tolerates poor soil, including clay, and grows fast but does not get too big. Resistant to insects and disease, seedless. Outstanding fall color. #15 $219.99 ELM, PRAIRIE EXPEDITION Ulmus americana Lewis & Clark Height: 55 Spread: 60 Growth rate: moderate-fast Light requirement: full sun Color(s): green turning yellow in fall Flower: insignificant Seeds: yes 'Prairie Expedition' Elm is a cold-hardy, Dutch Elm Disease (DED) resistant American elm that was a lone survivor among other American elm trees that died from DED. It was named in honor of the 200th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Fast growing, it has an umbrella-like form. It prefers rich, moist soils, but is highly adaptable to different soil types. #15 $189.99 3

ELM, PRINCETON Ulmus Americana Princeton Height: 65 Spread: 50 Growth rate: moderate-fast Light requirement: full to part sun Color(s): dk. green to yellow in fall Seeds: none Princeton Elm is an upright, symmetrical, vase shaped tree. A great shade tree, it has dense, dark green foliage. It is one of the best American Elms for resisting the attack of Dutch Elm Disease. #15 $219.99 GINKGO, AUTUMN GOLD Ginkgo biloba Autumn Gold Height: 40-50 Spread: 35-40 Growth rate: moderate-fast Light requirement: full sun Color(s): green turning gold in fall Seeds: none 'Autumn Gold' is an all-male cultivar easily grown in average, medium moisture soil. Leaves turn a uniform golden yellow in fall and persist for several weeks. When the leaves do drop, they drop rapidly, forming a golden carpet around the tree. Prefers moist, sandy, well-drained soils. Tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, #10 $229.9 GOLDEN RAINTREE Koelreuteria paniculata Height: 30 Spread: 30 Growth rate: moderate-fast Light requirement: full sun Color(s): green turning yellow-orange in fall Flower: large bright yellow clusters Seeds: yes Golden Raintree is impressive in midsummer when it s covered with foot-long clusters of bright yellow flowers. Flowers become graceful paper lanterns dangling from the branches in fall and winter. It s a hardy tree good for a tough urban environment and an astonishingly wide range of soil conditions. #7 $129.99 4

HACKBERRY, COMMON Celtis occidentalis Height: 35-50 Spread: 40-50 Growth rate: fast Light requirement: full sun - part shade Color(s): light green turning yellow Flower: insignificant Seeds: small orange-red to purple berries Hackberry is native to the midwest and can tolerate harsh weather, drought, wind. Adapts to varying soil conditions. Deep roots won't bother sidewalks. The light green foliage turns yellow in the fall, produces small berries that birds and wildlife enjoy. #10 $169.99 HONEYLOCUST, SKYLINE Gleditsia triacanthos inermis Skycole Height: 35-45 Spread: 25-35 Growth rate: fast Light requirement: full sun Color(s): dark green turning yellow in fall Flower: insignificant, yellow/white Seeds: very few hanging brown seed pods containing a sticky substance Skyline is a thornless, adaptable tree with a rounded spreading crown that provides filtered shade. With its strong upright growth form and few seed pods this tree is recommended for lawns and along streets. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, wind, summer heat, drought and saline conditions.. #10 $169.99 LINDEN, GREENSPIRE Tilia cordata Greenspire Height: 35-40 Spread: 30 Growth rate: moderate-fast Light requirement: full sun Color(s): dark green turning yellow Flower: creamy white, spring Seeds: green An excellent street tree, this has a strong, straight trunk and a narrow, perfectly pyramidal form. Produces tiny white flowers in the spring. Leaves are small, dark green, turning yellow in the fall. Recommended by Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. #10 $169.99 #15 $249.99 5

LINDEN, STERLING Tilia tomentosa Sterling Height: 45 Spread: 35 Growth rate: moderate-fast Light requirement: full sun Color(s): dark green turning yellow Flower: yellow-white, spring Seeds: green Sterling was named for the silvery-gray underside of its leaves. This beautiful, pyramid-shaped shade tree has light gray bark, fragrant clusters of yellowwhite spring flowers, and a yellow autumn color. The silver linden is a good choice for larger yards and commercial properties. #10 $189.99 MAPLE, AUTUMN BLAZE Acer freemanii Jeffersred Height: 50 Spread: 40 Growth rate: fast Light requirement: full sun Color(s): green turning orange and red in fall Seeds: none A seedless maple known for its brilliant fall color, it is a hybrid of the Red and Silver Maple. It has the best characteristics of both; rapid growth and drought tolerance of the Silver, and strength and fall color of the Red. Slightly upright branches creates a broadly oval tree. Tolerates clay soil. #7 $129.99 #15 $199.99 MAPLE, AUTUMN FEST Acer saccharum JFS-KW8 Height: 50 Spread: 35 Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: full sun Color(s): green turning orange-red in fall Seeds: yes Strong upright growth and reliable, early fall color make this a standout in the nursery and on the streets. Vigorous, with a good central leader, it is faster growing with a more upright, oval shape than typical of sugar maples Avoid planting in areas where soil compaction, road salt or pollution are factors. #7 $159.99 #10 $209.99 6

MAPLE, BURGUNDY BELLE Acer rubrum 'Magnificent Magenta' Height: 45 Spread: 45 Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: full sun Color(s): green turning burgundy in fall Seeds: yes Developed in Kansas, Burgundy Belle has especially nice fall color, with the leaves first turning brilliant red, changing to intense burgundy. With an excellent symmetrical branching habit, it s a great choice for street plantings and small landscapes. It also exhibits excellent heat and drought tolerance. #10 $249.99 MAPLE, CRIMSON SUNSET Acer truncatum x Acer platanoides 'JFS-KW202' PP 2183 Height: 35 Spread: 25 Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: full sun to part shade Color(s): purple turns crimson in fall Seeds: yes, sparse Flower: small, greenish-yellow, insignificant Compact, with a symmetrical shape, a strong central leader, and the unique foliage color that made Crimson King a favorite. Has improved heat tolerance, better leaf quality, brighter fall color. Flourishes in hot, humid weather, is drought and heat tolerant, has leaves that resist wind tatter & scorch damage. #15 $229.99 MAPLE, EMERALD QUEEN Acer platanoides Emerald Queen Height: 50-60 Spread: 35-40 Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: full sun to part shade Color(s): green turning yellow Flower: small, greenish-yellow, insignificant Seeds: yes Emerald Queen is a Norway maple, easily grown in most average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerant of drought and urban pollutants, but has a shallow root system. Good street tree recommended by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. #7 $149.99 7

MAPLE, FALL FIESTA Acer Saccharum Bailista Height: 50 Spread: 40 Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: full sun to part shade Color(s): green turning zesty orange-red-yellow Flower: greenish, insignificant Seeds: yes A rapid-growing Sugar Maple with leathery, glossy, green leaves turning gorgeous colors in fall. Grows best in fertile, slightly acidic, moist well-drained soil, and doesn t tolerate compacted or clayish, poorly drained soil. Good resistance to summer heat, wind and drought, very winter hardy. #7 $159.99 #10 $189.99 MAPLE, GREEN MOUNTAIN Acer saccharum Green Mountain Height: 50-75 Spread: 40-50 Growth rate: slow Light requirement: full sun to part shade Color(s): green to orange-scarlet Flower: greenish-yellow, insignificant Seeds: yes An exceptionally vigorous Sugar Maple with an upright oval crown of dark green foliage that turns gorgeous colors in fall. Leaves have twice as much waxy coating as most Sugar Maples, good for use in hot, dry, windy areas. Recommended by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum with protection. #10 $189.99 MAPLE, PRINCETON GOLD Acer platanoides Princeton Gold Height: 35 Spread: 30 Growth rate: slow-moderate Light requirement: full sun to part shade Color(s): Yellow, yellowish green, gold Flower: golden-yellow Seeds: yes A smaller maple, Princeton Gold Maple is a great accent plant that features bright yellow new growth that mellows to a pleasing bright yellow-green as it matures, then turns golden yellow in fall. Princeton Gold is somewhat smaller than many Norway maples. #7 $159.99 8

MAPLE, REGAL PETTICOAT Acer pseudoplatanus 'Tunpetti' USPP #17531 Height: 40-50 Spread: 30-35 Growth rate: fast Light requirement: full sun to part sun Color(s): Dark green on top with burgundy underside Fall Foliage: Yellow on top with pink-magenta underside Seeds: none Regal Petticoat is a new maple cultivar that s a great alternative to other wellknown shade trees, including ash, elm, pear, and linden. It features beautiful foliage colors from spring to fall, tolerates wind, drought, urban pollution, and salt. It also has superior disease and pest resistance. So far it appears to be seedless. #10 $169.99 MAPLE, ROYAL RED Acer platanoides Royal Red Height: 30-40 Spread: 25-30 Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: full sun Color(s): purple-red all season Flower: small, lemon yellow Seeds: yes This Norway Maple has large, glossy leaves, a sturdy, straight trunk, and a symmetrical shape. An improved variety over the Crimson King maple, it s reported to be hardier, more disease resistant, with color that stays rich and bright all season, even in extreme heat. #10 $169.99 #15 $189.99 MAPLE, SIENNA GLEN Acer freemanii Sienna Glen Height: 40-50 Spread: 30-40 Growth rate: fast Light requirement: full sun Color(s): green turning reddish-orange in fall Seeds: none Sienna Glen maple has a broad, pyramidal shape, fine textured foliage, and beautiful fall color. Sienna Glen is tolerant of many soil types and many growing conditions, hardiness, and low maintenance make it an excellent street, landscape, or park tree. #10 $189.99 9

MAPLE, SUN VALLEY Acer rubrum Sun Valley Height: 20-25 Spread: 15 Growth rate: fast Light requirement: full sun Color: green foliage turns brilliant red in fall Flower: red, male only Seeds: none A National Arboretum tree because of its symmetrical crown, exceptional fall color, and resistance to leafhoppers. A cross between Red Sunset and Autumn Flame, it grows to 20 in 10 years, may reach 30-35 if conditions are ideal. Only red male flowers appear in early spring, but no seeds are produced. #10 $249.99 OAK, AMERICAN DREAM Quercus bicolor JFS-KW12 P.A.F. Height: 50 Spread: 40 Growth rate: slow Light requirement: full sun Color(s): green turning yellow in fall Flower: spring catkins Seeds: large acorns American Dream Oak is a vigorous-growing, broadly pyramidal tree with dense, bright green, glossy foliage. It has a strong resistance to anthracnose and powdery mildew. The broad leaves turn yellow and tawny brown and stay on the tree until new spring growth starts. #10 $229.99 #15 $279.99 OAK, BUR Quercus macrocarpa Height: 70 Spread: 70 Growth rate: slow Light requirement: full sun Color(s): green turning purple-red in fall Flower: spring catkins Seeds: large acorns An impressive oak tree with large leathery leaves, broad crown, & massive trunk, it produces large acorns. Prefers a high ph soil, but will do well in a variety of soils and conditions, including clay. Drought tolerant. Recommended by Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. #15 $189.99 10

OAK, CRIMSON SPIRE Querus robur x Q. alba Crimschmidt Height: 45 Spread: 15 Growth rate: fast Light requirement: full sun Color(s): dark green to bright red in fall Flower: spring catkins Seeds: acorns This fast growing, cold hardy, drought tolerant and disease resistant tree has the best characteristics of its White and English Oak heritage. Its columnar form make it perfect for narrow or confined spaces. Plant it as a specimen, in groves, or in rows to block unsightly views or muffle traffic sounds. #10 $219.99 OAK, NORTHERN PIN Quercus ellipisoidalas Height: 50-60 Spread: 40 Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: full sun Color(s): green turning red in fall Flower: spring catkins Seeds: acorns that attract wildlife This oak is native to the Midwest, has a deep root system, can be grown in nutrient-poor or sandy soils, and tolerates drought. It is great for use as a specimen or street tree. The red fall color can be spectacular, with leaves dropping in the fall. #10 $249.99 OAK, RED (NORTHERN) Quercus rubra Height: 50-60 Spread: 45-50 Growth rate: moderate-fast Light requirement: full sun Color(s): dark green turning deep red in fall Flower: spring catkins Seeds: acorns This is a large, broad headed tree with large leaves that have a spectacular red fall color. Makes an excellent street or landscape tree. Tolerates pollution and compacted soil. Recommended by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum with protection. #7 $159.99 #15 $249.99 11

OAK, REGAL PRINCE Quercus robur x Q. bicolor Long Height: 45 Spread: 18 Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: full sun Color(s): bright green to golden yellow in fall Flower: spring catkins Seeds: acorns A newer variety of columnar oak, the Regal Prince Oak is a cross between Swamp White Oak and Columnar English Oak. Its excellent columnar form has stronger, fuller branching structure than most columnar oaks. Two-toned green leaves create beautiful contrast. Resistant to mildew. #10 $269.99 OAK, SWAMP WHITE Quercus bicolor Height: 50-60 Spread: 50-60 Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: full sun Color(s): green turning golden yellow in fall Flower: spring catkins Seeds: sweet acorns loved by wildlife This oak has an open, irregularly shaped crown and bi-colored leaves that are dark on top, and lighter on the back side. The trees can grow well in areas that are dry, poorly drained and wet, even occasionally flooded, and will tolerate significant soil compaction or clay soil. #15 $189.99 TULIP TREE, AMERICAN Liriodendron tulipfera Height: 80-90 Spread: 40 Growth rate: fast Light requirement: sun/part shade Color(s): green turning red in fall Flower: pale yellow, spring Seeds: purple berry Tulip Tree is a large, rapidly-growing pyramidal tree named for the flowers and leaves that resemble tulips. Spring-blooming, but may take up to 15 years before it blooms. Prefers acidic, moist, well-drained soil. Best if planted in the spring. #10 $189.99 12

TUPELO, BLACK Nyssa sylvatica Height: 30-50 Spread: 20-30 Growth rate: slow Light requirements: full sun to part shade Color(s): dark green turning yellow, orange, red, and purple in fall Berry: numerous to none, blue-black Black tupelo (aka black gum), is medium-sized tree native to eastern North America. Black bark has alligator-like patterns. Some trees produce numerous berries, while others produce only a few or none. Excellent shade or street tree, especially nice in naturalized settings. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. #7 $129.99 13