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ALDER
Black Alder
(Alnus glutinosa)—Medium-sized tree for wet
sites. Dark glossy summer foliage, yellowish
fall color. Good winter interest. Height 30-40’,
spread 20-25’.
Prairie
Horizon Manchurian Alder
(Alnus hirsuta ‘Harbin’)—A selection
from North Dakota State University. Extremely
heat and drought tolerant. Does well in a wide
range of soils, from wet to dry. Rapid grower.
Height 30-40’, spread 20-30’.
ASPEN
Quaking Aspen
(Populus tremuloides)—Fast growing and fairly
tolerant of soil types but prefers a cool site,
so mulch well. Leaves flutter in the wind giving
the tree a “quaking” appearance. Bark is almost
white. Height 20-30’, spread 10-15’.
‘Prairie
Gold’-(‘NE-Arb’)—This mountain favorite,
believe it or not, comes from Nebraska! It was
found growing in the northeast corner of the
state and singled out for its exceptional
adaptability to the heat, drought, and humidity
of the Midwestern prairie. Height 20-30’, spread
10-15’.
BALDCYPRESS
Baldcypress
(Taxodium distichum)—This is the same beautiful
tree seen growing throughout the South. It has
soft feathery foliage and withstands excessive
moisture and drought. Height 50-60’, spread
20-30’.
Cascade Falls Baldcypress
(Taxodium distichum ‘Cascade Falls’)—A fantastic
new plant introduced from New Zealand. Strong
weeping habit with the same fern-like foliage of
the species. Bright green through the summer
changing to russet to orange-brown in the fall.
Can be staked up to develop into a taller,
weeping specimen or left unstaked and allowed to
ramble as groundcover. Height and spread will
depend on cultural care.
Peve Minaret
Baldcypress
(Taxodium distichum) ‘Peve Minaret’—A
dramatic miniature selection of the ever popular
Baldcypress. Displays the same wonderful, ferny
foliage as the species but in a much more
compact size. Great choice for an added accent
in the garden. Height 6-8’ (10’?), spread 3-5’.
Pondcypress
(Taxodium ascendens)—A beautiful tree, similar
in appearance to Common Baldcypress but
developing a more slender outline. Rich, bright
green, finely textured foliage that changes to a
wonderfully rich orange-brown in the fall.
Described by some as fox-red. Tolerant of wet or
dry soils. Height 50-60’, spread 15-20’.
Prairie
Sentinel Pondcypress
(Taxodium ascendens ‘Prairie Sentinel’)—A
very narrow selection, but still with the same
wonderful, fine-textured, ferny foliage of the
species. A dramatic selection that was described
by one well-known horticulturist, Michael Dirr,
as being “truly beautiful beyond words”. Height
50-60’, spread 8-12’.
BEECH
River’s Purple Beech
(Fagus sylvatica ‘Riversii’)—This is a
deep-purple selection that holds its color well
into the heat of the summer. Grows best if
planted out of the hot summer winds. Height
50-60’, spread 50-60’.
Tricolor Beech
(Fagus sylvatica ‘Roseomarginatum’)—Striking
foliage is a deep blood-red to purple with an
irregular rose to pinkish-white border. An
impressive tree, but not suited for just any
garden. Beech need to be planted in areas with
good soil and sited out of our hot summer winds.
Light shade is also suggested. Russet to
golden-bronze fall color. Height 15-20’, spread
10-20’.
Weeping Purple Beech
(Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea Pendula’)—A
strongly weeping selection with deep purple
leaves, developing into a broad, mushroom-shaped
plant over time. Avoid hot, dry exposed sites,
instead plant in rich, moist but well-drained
soil out of strong summer winds. Beautiful!
Height 8-10’, spread 8-10’.
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BIRCH
Royal Frost Birch
(Betula x ‘Royal Frost’)—Impressive deep
burgundy foliage all season long contrasting
with bright white bark. A stunning specimen
plant! Avoid stressful sites for best results.
Would prefer deep, moist (but not wet!) soil.
Height 20-30’, spread 10-15’.
River Birch
(Betula nigra)—Beautiful peeling bark is creamy
white with cinnamon undertones. Rapid grower.
Very tolerant Birch for Kansas conditions.
Height 30-40’, spread 20-30’.
NEW!-‘City Slicker' (‘Whit
XXV’)—A selection made for exceptionally
creamy-white bark. Dark green foliage changes to
golden-yellow in the fall. Has shown good vigor
and drought tolerance in Midwest conditions.
Height 30-40', spread 20-30'.
‘Dura-Heat’ (‘BNMTF’)—An impressive selection
with attractive dark green summer foliage that
shows less of a tendency to drop through hot
summer weather. Bark exfoliates, revealing showy
cinnamon and creamy-white trunks. Height 30-40’,
spread 20-30’.
‘Heritage’ (‘Cully’)—Improved selection of River
Birch. Has attractive white flaking bark.
Withstands hot, dry weather. Height 30-40’,
spread 20-30’.
‘Little King’ (‘Fox Valley’)—This fantastic
introduction gives us all of the wonderful
characteristics of River Birch but in a smaller
package! Slower growth and more compact size
lend this selection for use as a specimen where
space is more limited or even as a hedging
plant. Height 10-15’, spread 10-15’.
‘Summer Cascade’—A striking weeping
selection. The same beautiful foliage and bark
of the species with a wonderfully graceful
habit. The best choice for a Weeping Birch in
our part of the country. Shows tremendous
resistance to Bronze Birch Borer. Height 20-30’,
spread 15-20’.
Whitespire Birch
(Betula populifolia ‘Whitespire’)—Resembles
common White Birch with pure white bark and
yellow fall foliage. Bronze borer resistant.
Height 20-30’, spread 10-15’.
BLACK GUM
Black Gum
(Nyssa sylvatica)—Picturesque tree with shiny
dark green foliage turning brilliant red in the
fall. Tolerates wet or dry soil. Height 40-50’,
spread 20-30’.
'Autumn
Cascades’—A strongly weeping form with
impressive, bright red-orange fall color.
Becomes a large tree over time so give it plenty
of room to develop. Beautiful for an open space
or near a body of water. Height 30-50’, spread
20-30’.
BUCKEYE
Ohio Buckeye
(Aesculus glabra)—A small, rounded native tree
with greenish-yellow flowers in 4-7” long
panicles in the spring. Flowers set large,
light-brown seeds that can provide a food-source
for wildlife. Height 20-40’, spread 20-40’.
Red Buckeye
(Aesculus pavia)—An outstanding small tree!
Large clusters of red flowers adorn the tree
early in the spring, followed by lustrous dark
green leaves. Best if planted in partial shade
and moist, well-drained soils. Height 10-20’,
spread 15-25’.
BUCKTHORN
Willowleaf Buckthorn
(Rhamnus frangula ‘Asplenifolia’)—This plant’s
fine textured foliage makes it a perfect
substitute for a willow-like tree where size is
a limitation. Looks perfect around small garden
ponds. Extremely tough and durable. Typically
multistemmed in habit. Height 10-12’, spread
6-10’.
CATALPA
Northern Catalpa
(Catalpa speciosa)—A fast growing native tree
with large white flowers borne in terminal
panicles in May-June. Fruit is a long bean-like
pod. Height 50-60’, spread 30-40’.
Purpleleaf
Catalpa
(Catalpa x erubescens ‘Purpurea’)—This is a
hybrid form that has been around since the
1800’s. Leaves emerge black-purple, gradually
changing to dark green. A fast-growing, tough
tree with an impressive appearance. Height
30-40’+, spread 30-40’.
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