Cutleaf Weeping Birch - Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica' Info: plants.landsburgnursery.com - City of Laramie
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Cutleaf Weeping Birch
Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica' Info: plants.landsburgnursery.com
Height: 40 feet Spread: 25 feet Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade. Hardiness Zone: 2a
This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
Description
The cutleaf weeping birch, features finely cut leaves, white bark, and a very pronounced weeping habit of
growth, one of the most popular accent trees of all time. Susceptible to bronze birch borer causing damage or
death.
Ornamental Features:
The deeply cut ferny leaves turn an outstanding yellow in the fall. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are
ornamentally significant. The peeling white bark is extremely showy and adds significant winter interest.
Landscape Attributes:
The Cutleaf Weeping Birch is deciduous with a rounded form and gracefully weeping branches. This tree will
require occasional maintenance and should only be pruned in summer after the leaves have fully developed,
as it may 'bleed' sap if pruned in late winter or early spring. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will
usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats.
Plant Characteristics:
It has a low canopy but grows to 40 feet tall and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a
fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more. It prefers to grow in
average to moist conditions and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular to soil type or pH. Apply a
thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder zones.
Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica'
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Pink Flair® Cherry Prunus sargentii 'JFS-KW58' USDA Zone 3b – 8 Size at maturity: Up to 25 feet tall and 15 feet wide. Safe for under powerlines. Full sun needed. Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. Tree Characteristics: deciduous, pink flowers, dark green leaves. Growth Rate: Moderate Water needs: Water regularly – weekly or more often in higher heat. Info: monrovia.com
SUCKER PUNCH® chokecherry Prunus ‘P002S' PP25,767 Info: plantselect.org USDA Hardiness Zone: Zones 3 -8 Elevation: Up to 7500 ft. An improved red leaf chokecherry hybrid which does not sucker. This drought-tolerant medium-sized tree is adorned with beautiful dark reddish-purple foliage. In spring there are abundant white small fragrant blooms. The leaves emerge green in spring and gradually change to purple. The small fruits ripen to deep purple in late July and can be used for making jams and jellies or left on the tree to provide a favorite food for songbirds. Good growth habit and tends not to exhibit many crossing branches requiring less pruning maintenance. Height: 20 - 25 feet. Width: 15 - 20 feet. Water Needs: moderate to dry. Soil Type: Clay, loam, sandy. Deer Resistant: No. Good for Pollination: Yes. North American Native: Yes.
Thunderchild Flowering Crabapple
Malus 'Thunderchild' Information Source: tagawagardens.com
Thunderchild Flowering Crab in bloom and summer purple leaves
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Height: 18 feet Spread: 18 feet Sunlight: Full sunlight Hardiness Zone: 3 Hardy to -40°F.
Maximum elevation 8,500 feet
Description:
Rapidly becoming one of the most popular landscape ornamentals, this gem is bathed in soft pink
flowers in spring, dark purple foliage all season long, and a narrowly upright habit of growth; needs
well-drained soil and full sun, small fruit aren't messy
Ornamental Features:
Thunderchild Flowering Crab is draped in stunning clusters of fragrant lavender flowers with pink
overtones along the branches in mid spring, which emerge from distinctive rose flower buds before
the leaves. It has attractive deep purple foliage throughout the season. The pointy leaves turn an
outstanding dark red in the fall. The fruits are showy ruby-red pomes carried in abundance from early
to mid-fall.
Landscape Attributes:
This tree will require occasional maintenance and upkeep and is best pruned in late winter once the
threat of extreme cold has passed to avoid spreading Fireblight infection. It is a good choice for
attracting birds, bees and butterflies to your yard.
Planting & Growing:
Thunderchild Flowering Crab will grow to be about 18 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 18 feet. It
has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground and is suitable for planting under
power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50
years or more. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions and shouldn't be allowed to dry out.
It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in
inner city environments.
TRIUMPH™ elm Ulmus 'Morton Glossy' Info: mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-plant-descriptions/triumph%E2%84%A2-elm The TRIUMPH™ elm, of hybrid origin, has very good resistance to Dutch elm disease (DED) and is resistant to elm yellows. It also has good resistance to elm leaf beetle. It is easily transplanted, quick to establish, and adaptable to most soil types. Large, lustrous, dark green summer foliage gives way to yellow fall color. Use in home, commercial landscapes, parks, or as a street tree. Mature Height: 50-60 feet. Mature Width: 35-40 feet. Hardiness Zones: Zone 4 - 7 Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs. direct light daily), Partial sun/shade (4-6 hrs. light daily) Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil. Tolerances: Dry sites, Occasional drought, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Road salt. Salt Spray: Moderately Tolerant Growth Rate: Fast. Transplants Well: Yes. Wildlife: Migrant birds Tree & Plant Care: Easily transplanted, quick to establish and regain rapid growth. Adaptable to most soil types unless excessively wet. Avoid pruning elms during the growing season due to the threat of beetles that carry Dutch elm disease. Disease, pests, and problems: Elm leaf miner, elm flea weevil and verticillium wilt are potential problems. Disease, pest, and problem resistance: Very good resistance to Dutch elm disease and resistance to elm yellows; good resistance to elm leaf beetle. Bark color and texture: Bark is gray, ridged and furrowed. Leaf arrangement, size, shape, and texture: Oval, pointed leaves have tooth-within-tooth margins. Leaf is shorter on one side of center vein than on the other. Leaves are dark green in summer, changing to yellow in fall. Flower arrangement, shape, and size: Inconspicuous flowers in early spring. Seed descriptions: Seed in small oval samara (seed case with wings for wind dispersal).
Prairie Sentinel® Hackberry
Celtis occidentalis 'JFS-KSU1' Info: plants.gertens.com/ 12070009/Plant/20465/Prairie_Sentinel®_Hackberry
This is a selection of a native North American species.
Prairie Sentinel® Hackberry in fall
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Height: 45 feet. Spread: 12 feet. Sunlight: Full Sunlight. Hardiness Zone: 4a.
Description:
This very narrow, fastigiate tree is an excellent accent or street tree with almost vertical, upswept
branches; exceptional yellow fall color; an incredibly adaptable tree for the most difficult of sites
Ornamental Features:
Prairie Sentinel® Hackberry has green foliage with grayish green undersides throughout the season.
The pointy leaves turn yellow in fall. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant. The
warty gray bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.
Landscape Attributes:
Prairie Sentinel® Hackberry is a deciduous tree with a narrowly upright and columnar growth habit.
This tree will require occasional maintenance and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of
extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard.
Planting & Growing
Prairie Sentinel® Hackberry has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground but
mature height can be 45 feet and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a slow
rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 80 years or more. It is an amazingly
adaptable plant, tolerating both dry conditions and even some standing water. It is drought-tolerant,
and thus makes an ideal choice for xeriscaping or the moisture-conserving landscape. It is not
particular as to soil type or pH and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban
pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments.
Thornless cockspur hawthorn Botanical name: Crataegus crus-galli var. inermis Family (English): Rose Family (Botanic): Rosaceae This North American Native a variety of cockspur hawthorn has thornless stems. It displays beautiful white flowers in spring and persistent fruit in fall and winter. Mature Height: 20-30 feet Mature Width: 20-35 feet Hardiness Zones: Zone 3 - 7 Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hours direct light daily). Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil. Acid Soils: Tolerant. Alkaline Soils: Tolerant. Salt Spray: Tolerant. Soil Salt: Moderately Tolerant. Drought Conditions: Tolerant. Poor Drainage: Moderately Tolerant. Planting Site: Residential and parks, City right-of-way landscape, Wide median. Ornamental Interest: Spring white blossoms, Purplish Fall color, Persistent fruit/seeds. Shape or Form: Broad, Round. Growth Rate: Moderate. Transplants Well: No. Wildlife: Game birds, Migrant birds, Nesting birds, Songbirds. Tree & Plant Care: Site this tree in front of evergreens for winter effect. Disease, pests, and problems: Cedar rust diseases, fireblight, leaf spots, scale and mites. Disease, pest, and problem resistance: Tolerant of black walnut toxicity. Bark color and texture: Bark is rough and slightly shaggy with age. Leaf or needle arrangement, size, shape, and texture: Simple, alternate leaves, 1 to 4 inches long; dark, glossy green; rounded at the tip and narrow at the base. Flower arrangement, shape, and size: Flowers are unpleasantly scented; small creamy white flowers in broad, flat clusters; late spring. Fruit, cone, nut, and seed descriptions: This tree yields persistent red fruits (pomes). Source: mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-plant-descriptions/thornless-cockspur-hawthorn
Hot Wings Tatarian Maple
Acer tataricum 'GarAnn' PP 15023
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A Very Reliable Tree for Harsh Conditions! Showy red samaras (winged seeds) shine in
bright contrast to the summer foliage of this small tree which is an excellent performer
in rugged climates. Broadly oval when young, its branches spread wider than tall,
becoming rounded at maturity. Hot Wings Maple has proven to be much more tolerant
of high pH soils than other maples. Nice fall colors ranging from yellow to orange red.
Hardy to
- 40°F VERY WATER THRIFTY!
USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 7
Growth Rate Moderate
Light Needs Filtered Sun, Partial Sun, Full Sun
Mature Height 20-25 Feet Mature Width 20-25 Feet
Source: The Tree Farm thetreefarm.comBur Oak
(Quercus macrocarpa) Info: North Dakota State University
A large long-lived (200 to 300 years) tree on good sites, with stout limbs forming a broad crown at
maturity. Difficult to transplant because of a deep taproot. Sensitive to root compaction. Bur Oak is
also called Mossycup Oak. Once established, trees grow 1 to 2 feet per year on favorable sites.
Bur Oak Bur oak Leaves and Acorns
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Height: 40 to 70 feet. Width: 35 to 60 feet. Cold Hardiness USDA Zone 2.
Minimum ground area to plant 12 feet by 12 feet.
Root System: Deep taproot, spread is usually twice tree height. Sensitive to transplanting injury.
Soils: Soil Texture - Grows best in fertile loam but will do well in a wide variety of soils. Soil pH - 5.5
to 8.0.
Water: Drought tolerant but prefers moist well-drained soils.
Light: Full sun preferred but is moderately shade tolerant.
Pests: Common diseases include leaf and twig anthracnose, leaf curl, and stem decay. Commonly
damaged by rodents, rabbits, and deer. Leaf and twig galls are commonly found, but rarely damage
the tree.Serviceberry Amelanchier x grandiflora cv. 'Autumn Brilliance' Info: ag.ndsu.edu/tree-selector/trees/97 'Autumn Brilliance' is a cultivar of the hybrid known as apple serviceberry, a cross between A. laevis and A. canadensis. A short tree, it is related to juneberry and has many of the same characteristics, though flowers are larger and have a slight pink tinge at the beginning of the season. Fall color may be yellow, orange, red, or some combination of these depending on soil type. Hardy to Zone 3. Some authors list hardiness to Zone 4. Family: Rosaceae - Rose Tree: Ornamental Deciduous Mature Height:
Swedish Whitebeam
Also known as: Hybrid Mountain Ash, Sorbus x intermedia
Info from: plants.tagawagardens.com
NOT for planting in right-of-way or under powerlines!
Swedish Whitebeam flowers Swedish Whitebeam in bloom
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Height: 35 feet. Spread: 25 feet. Sunlight: Full sunlight to partial shade. Hardiness Zone: 4
Description: A naturally occurring hybrid, this beautiful accent tree features interesting semi-compound
leaves that turn yellow and orange in fall; showy clusters of white flowers in spring and red berries in fall;
needs well drained soil, resistant to disease.
Ornamental Features: Swedish Whitebeam features showy clusters of white flowers held atop the branches
in mid spring. The orange fruits are held in abundance in spectacular clusters from early to late fall. It has dark
green foliage throughout the season. The serrated oval leaves turn an outstanding orange in the fall. The
smooth gray bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.
Landscape Attributes: Swedish Whitebeam is a deciduous tree with a rounded form. Its average texture
blends into the landscape but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective
composition. This is a relatively low maintenance tree and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of
extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting birds and bees to your yard. It has no significant
negative characteristics.
Planting & Growing: It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground and should not be
planted underneath power lines. It grows at a fast rate and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for
50 years or more. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is
not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider applying a thick mulch
around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates.You can also read
