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 Flower: none 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 #10 clump $249.99 #15 clump $269.99 BIRCH, RIVER, 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 $199.99 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 1
BIRCH, RENAISSANCE REFLECTION Betula papyrifera 'Renci PP 12788 Height: 50+ Spread: 25-35 Growth rate: fast Light requirement: full sun Color(s): dark green turning golden yellow in fall Flower: insignificant Seeds: clusters of winged nutlets This cultivar was Renaissance Reflections is a large, fast-growing paper birch with an upright, pyramidal shape, brilliant white bark, and high resistance to bronze birch borer. It prefers an acidic, moist, well-drained soil, is heat resistant, but not tolerant to drought or polluted conditions. #15 clump $209.99 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 features showy white flowers and large heart-shaped leaves, making it a unique specimen tree. It has a pyramidal shape with a rounded top. The open branching structure gives it a bold, rugged appearance. Tolerant of tough conditions, heat and drought. #15 $219.99 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 2
CYPRESS, BALD Taxodium distichum Height: 50-70 Spread: 20-30 Light requirement: full/part sun Growth rate: moderate-fast Color(s): green turning bronze in winter Berry: none Bald Cypress is a large, deciduous conifer with light green fern-like foliage that becomes bronze in the fall. Unlike most conifers, it loses its foliage in the winter. Adaptable to a wide range of soil and moisture conditions with good wind resistance. #15 $219.99 CYPRESS, GREEN WHISPER Taxodium distichum JFS-SGPN Height: 55 Spread: 30 Light requirement: full sun- part shade Growth rate: moderate-fast Color(s): bright green turning rust-orange in fall Berry: small round cones The freshest, softest, brightest green foliage that we have seen in a bald cypress gives this tree an inviting appearance and the appeal of a fluffy green feather pillow. Vigorous growth and upright pyramidal form also make it a stand out. #10 $159.99 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 Flower: none 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. #10 $189.99 #15 $219.99 3
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. #10 $189.99 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 Flower: none 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. #10 $189.99 #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 Flower: none 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 $259.99 4
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 #15 $189.99 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 5
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 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 Flower: none 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 $209.99 6
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 Flower: none 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 $169.99 #15 $209.99 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 Flower: none 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 $259.99 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, turning crimson in fall Flower: insignificant Seeds: yes, sparse Crimson Sunset is a compact hybrid maple with an upright, symmetrical shape and strong central leader. Due to its parentage, it flourishes in heat and humidity, is drought tolerant, has brighter fall color and leaves that resist wind tatter and scorch damage. #15 $229.99 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 $169.99 #10 $189.99 MAPLE, NORWEGIAN SUNSET Acer truncatum x Acer platanoides Keithsform Height: 35 Spread: 25 Growth rate: fast Light requirement: full sun to part shade Color(s): glossy green turning yellow-orange & red in fall Flower: insignificant Seeds: yes, sparse Shape: Oval A hybrid tree with an upright, oval shape, Norwegian Sunset has a particularly nice branching structure and uniform canopy. Because of its parentage it exhibits more heat and drought tolerance than typical Norway maples and is resistant to Japanese beetles. #7 $169.99 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 that s a great alternative to other popular 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 8
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. #7 $169.99 #15 $209.99 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 Flower: none 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 $169.99 #15 $229.99 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. #15 $229.99 9
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. #10 $169.99 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 $259.99 10
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 $169.99 #15 $229.99 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 $169.99 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. #10 $219.99 11
OAK, URBAN PINNACLE Quercus macrocarpa JFS-KW3 Height: 55 Spread: 25 Growth rate: moderate Light requirement: full sun Color(s): glossy green turning yellow in fall Flower: spring catkins Seeds: very small ½ acorns This bur oak has a narrow, pyramidal to oval shape with a strong central leader. The attractive glossy foliage, resistance to both mildew and anthracnose, and acorns are extremely small for a bur oak, making it a more suitable tree for landscape and street tree use. #15 $279.99 PLANETREE, EXCLAMATION! Platanus acerifolia Morton Circle Height: 55 Spread: 35 Growth rate: fast Light requirement: full sun Color(s): medium green turning yellow in fall Flower: Inconspicuous Seeds: 1 round balls, shatter in winter Shape: Upright Exclamation! Is an easy to grow tree with a strong central leader, upright pyramidal shape, large leaves, and interesting peeling bark. Urban tolerant, it works well along city streets. It s disease resistant, somewhat drought tolerant, but does not tolerate shade. Grows best in well-drained soil. #10 $179.99 TULIP TREE, AMERICAN Liriodendron tulipfera Height: 80-90 Spread: 40 Growth rate: fast Light requirement: sun/part shade Color(s): green turning gold-orange 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 $209.99 12
TUPELO, AFTERBURNER Nyssa sylvatica David Odom Height: 35 Spread: 20 Growth rate: moderate Light requirements: full sun to part shade Color(s): bright green turning bright red in fall Flower: none Berry: blue-black 3/8 Afterburner is an upright, symmetrical Tupelo tree with a pyramidal to oval shape, a straight central leader, and uniform branching. It is easier to grow, more beautiful, and keeps its glossy green foliage longer than seedling Tupelo varieties. #20 $249.99 13