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Gleditsia tricanthos inermis
Thornless Honeylocust35-50'
A fast growing shade tree with fine textured leaves that produce a light, filtered shade. It will grow in most soils and tolerate drought.
Imperial - A seedless and thornless variety with wide spreading branching and a broad rounded crown.
Skyline - This seedless variety is one of the tallest of the Honeylocust selections, attaining a height of 50' with a rounded crown.
Sunburst - Bright yellow new growth adorns this tree, making it a fine lawn specimen. Finely textured and seedless.
Gymnocladus dioicus
Kentucky CoffetreeA large shade tree that tolerates a wide variety of soil conditions and a few pests. Unusual, deeply-furrowed bark and stout branching, adds winter interest.
Larix kaempferi
Japanese LarchThe most ornamental deciduous Larch grown in North America. Small bright green needles in summer which turn to a brilliant yellow in fall before dropping. Becomes a wide spreading, large tree over time.
Larix laricina
American LarchCommonly referred to as Tamarack, this tall, open tree is hardy and tolerates a wide range of soils including wet conditions.
Ostrya virginiana
IronwoodHardy, slow growing tree. Bright green foliage turns clear yellow in fall and leaves will be retained on the tree though part of the winter.
Populus x canadensis
Poplar HybridsSeveral new hybrids have appeared in recent years which offer fast growth. They are all generally short lived, and should be used where immediate shade and protection are needed and to allow time for more permanent trees to mature. Commonly referred to as Seedless Cottonwood.
Nor'easter - A round headed poplar variety showing good disease resistance. Stout branching.
Prairie Sky - Extremely hardy cultivar with an upright form and excellent disease resistance. Good for use as hedges and windbreak protection.
Robusta - A round headed variety good for arid conditions.
Populus x canescens 'Tower'
Tower poplarA hardy disease resistant Poplar with an upright form. A rapid grower well suited for screening and windbreak.
Populus deltoides 'Siouxland'
Siouxland PoplarOne of the most common varieties often referred to as seedless Cottonwood. Fast growing with a rounded head.
Populus nigra 'Afghanica'
Theves PoplarFast growing and very upright. Longer lived than the Lombardy Poplar.
Populus tremuloides
Quaking AspenOlive to white colored bark and leaves that rustle in the slightest breeze highlight this striking ornamental tree. This round headed species displays bright yellow fall foliage.
Pikes Bay - Closely resembles Quaking Aspen, but is more disease resistant and the bark is lighter in color.
Quercus alba
White OakStrong, disease resistant and drought tolerant Oak with deep bluish-green foliage with white undersides that changes to purple in fall. Good wildlife plant.
Quercus bicolor
Swamp White OakThe easiest Oak to transplant because of its more fibrous root system. This tree features strong wood, interesting bark and a rounded crown. Fall color is mahogany brown.
Quercus ellipsoidales
Northern Pin OakA native to the Upper Great Lakes Region. More tolerant of heavy ground and alkaline conditions than Pin Oak (Quercus palustrus). Outstanding red fall color.
