ORNAMENTAL & SHADE TREES
Birch, European White Clump Whitespire
(Betula alba whitespire clump)
Very attractive tree with bark that turns white as tree matures.
Clump Form–3 or more stems. Zone 2. Resistant to Birch Borer
Birch, European Whitespire
(Betula alba whitespire)
A very attractive tree with silvery-white bark and bright, goldenyellow
autumn foliage. Tolerates wet soil. 35-45 ft. Zone 2.
Bark turns silver white. Zone 2
Birch, Purple Leaf, Clump Form
New foliage appears reddish maroon fading to purplish green in
summer. Twigs are purple-black which contrast nicely with
white trunk. Zone 4.
Birch, River Clump Form N
Cherry, Canada Red Leaf N
(Prunus virginiana shubert)
Pyramidal growth habit. New growth green turning to a reddishpurple
in summer. White flowers in clusters. Very Hardy.
Grows 25 ft. tall. Zone 2. Enjoys sun, any soil.
Cherry, Flowering Kwanzan
(Prunus serrulata “Kwanzan”)
Deep pink blossoms and a symmetrical vase shape make
Kwanzan one of the best double flowering varieties. 20-25 ft.
Zone 5.
Cherry, Double Weeping
(Prunus subhirtella 5-6 ft. Graft)
The most beautiful small, Weeping Cherry tree. It has large,
fully-double, rose-like pink flowers every spring on graceful
weeping branches. Long blooming period…a choice landscape
favorite. 15 ft. Zone 5.
Locust, Shademaster N
(Gleditsia triacanthos inermis Shademaster)
Outstanding, upright, thorn-less, honeylocust. Strong Grower,
Locust, Golden N
Locust, Purple Robe I
(Robinia pseudoacacia 'Purple Robe')
Up to 40’ in height. Spiny new growth with purple-red overtones
into the summer. Lovely pea-like clusters of fragrant purple-pink
flowers in late May to early June. Zone 3.
Magnolia, Jane
(Magnolia jane) – Improved Saucer
Large Pinkish purple flowers with bright white accent on inside.
Does well in any soil. Grows 10-15 ft. tall. Zone 3.
Maple, Crimson King I
(Acer plat. ‘Crimson King’)
A great improvement over Schwedleri maple. Perfectly hardy.
Maple, Norway I
(Acer platanoides)
Rounded dense head. Excellent green foliage throughout
summer. Withstands drought. 50-70 ft. Zone 3.
Maple, Norway ‘Deborah’ I
(Acer platanoides Deborah)
Vigorous, straight grower. Brilliant red foliage in Spring, turning
dark green, then golden yellow in Autumn. An improved
Schwedler. 40-50 ft. Zone 3.
Maple, Japanese Red Leaf
(Acer palmatus atropurpureum)
Fiery red foliage spring, summer, even more brilliant in fall.
Grow as small tree or upright shrub. Lovely lacey leaves on
compact 15-20 ft. plants. Zone 4-8.
Maple, Norway Variegated “Harlequin” I
(Acer plat. ‘Drummondii’)
Unusual light green foliage with creamy white border. Grows 35’
tall. Spread 25’ wide. Zone 4
Dogwood, Kousa – Korean White
(Cornus kousa chinensis)
Bursts into bloom in June.
Hardy, disease-free,
large red fruits.
Reddish fall color. 15-20 ft. Zone 4.
Dogwood, Cherokee Chief - Red
(Cornus “Cherokee chief”)
Budded on Kousa
Dogwood, Cherokee Princess - White
Beautiful bright red flowers in spring. Plant with a white variety
for striking effect. Grows 20-25 ft. Zone 5.
Locust, Sunburst (Golden)
(Gleditsia triacanthos inermis Sunburst)
Bright golden foliage on 8-10 inches of branch tips contrast with
rich green of the balance of the tree. Free of thorns and seeds.
Well formed, symmetrical, with excellent branching habit. 30-40
ft. Zone 4
Adaptable, fast growing and heat tolerant with layers of brown,
salmon, peach, orange and lavender colors throughout the bark.
Birch, Cut Leaf, Weeping
(Betula pendula gracilis)
A single stem plant with drooping branches. Deeply cut leaves.
Budded on Kousa
Popular, small spring flowering tree. Moist, well-drained soil.
Sun or partial shade. 20-30 ft. Zone 5
Goldenchain Tree
(Laburnum vossi)
(Crataegus oxyacantha)
Large, single bright red flowers. Glossy dark green foliage.
Glossy red fruits. Grows 15-20 ft. tall. Zone 4.
Hanging racemes of golden yellow pea-shaped flowers in late
May or early June. Grows 18-24 ft. tall. Zone 4.
Hydrangea, P.G. Tree Form
(H. paniculata grandiflora)
Popular Hydrangea Pee Gee grown in tree form. Flowers in
large attractive panicles. 8 ft. Zone 4.
large attractive panicles.
Lilac, French Hybrid – Tree Form
(Syringa)
The rare Tree Form of the famous French Hybrid Lilacs.
Fragrant, double flowers in Mid-May. 8-12 ft. Zone 3
Linden, Little Leaf
(Tillia cordata)
Compact glossy foliage. Ideal street tree; no diseases. Dense
& pyramidal. Fragrant flowers. Grows 50 ft. Zone 3
Rich purple foliage until leaves drop in fall. 35 ft. Zone 4.
straight trunk. Makes light shade. Grows 60-70 ft. Zone 4
