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Genus Names
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Species Name
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H
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W
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S
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FC
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STR
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UTL
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SHD
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FL
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FR
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pH
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Ash
[Fraxinus]
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 Black ash [F. nigra]
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40+
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20+
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Ov
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Y
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Y
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N
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4 to 8.2
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'Fallgold' is a male seedless selection of black ash that has a
bright yellow fall color and holds its foliage longer in the
fall than is typical for the species. However,
‘Fallgold’ is also grafted onto a white ash
rootstock that may limit the cold hardiness of this cultivar.
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Birch
[Betula]
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Paper birch [B. papyrifera]
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40+
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25+
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Ov
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Y
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N
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N
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5 to 8
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Has attractive, exfoliating, white bark. Performs best where
root system is cool, shaded, and free from competition with
turf. Susceptible to birch leaf miner and bronze birch borer.
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Cherry
[Prunus]
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Black cherry [P. serotina]
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40+
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20+
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Ov
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Y
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Y
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N
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6 to 5
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Often classified as a messy tree and produces excessive suckers.
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Pin cherry [P. pensylvanica]
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25+
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18+
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Rnd
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Y/R
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S
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Y
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6 to .5
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Shrubby, thicket-forming plant that is fast growing and short
lived. Cherries may need winter protection from rabbits.
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Crabapple
[Malus]
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Crabapple [M. sp.]
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15+
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15+
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Rnd
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Y
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Y
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Y
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5 to 8
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Due to the many varieties available, you can almost customize a
tree to your site. Select a variety that is resistant to both
fire blight and apple scab, slower growing, and non-suckering.
Because of the maintenance involved with crabapples, many
varieties are best suited for parks; however, the following
cultivars are recommended and may be used along streets: 'Donald
Wyman', 'Indian Summer', 'Kelsey', 'Liset', Madonna, 'Ormiston
Roy', 'Professor Springer', 'Radiant', 'Robinson', 'Red
Splendor', 'Selkirk', 'Spring Snow', Sugar Tyme, and
'Thunderchild'.
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Redbud crabapple [M. x zumi calocarpa]
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20+
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20+
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Rnd
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Y
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Y
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Y
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na
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Crabapples may need winter protection from rabbits.
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Elm
[Ulmus]
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Cathedral elm [U. x cathedral]
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40+
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40+
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Ov
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Y
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Y
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N
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6.8 to 8
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A Dutch elm disease (DED) resistant elm, which is also resistant
to the elm leaf beetle.
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Discovery elm [U. davidiana var. japonica 'Discovery']
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30+
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25+
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V
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Y
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Y
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N
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6.8 to 8
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A DED resistant elm, which is also resistant to the elm leaf
beetle.
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Jacan elm [U. davidiana var. japonica 'Jacan']
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30+
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25+
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V
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Y
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Y
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N
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6.8 to 8
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A DED resistant elm, which is also resistant to the elm leaf
beetle.
Elms are adaptable to urban conditions and grow rapidly.
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Hackberry
[Celtis]
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Hackberry [C. occidentalis]
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40+
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30+
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Ov
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Y
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Y
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N
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6.5 to 8
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Interesting gray, corky bark. Performs better than most trees in
alkaline soils. Sensitive to salt spray. Common hackberry is
recommended over cultivars. Cultivars include 'Delta' and
'Prairie Pride'.
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Hickory
[Carya]
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Bitternut hickory [C. cordiformis]
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50+
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50+
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Ov
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Y
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Y
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N
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5.6 to 8
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Has striking, sulfur-yellow buds. Adaptable to a wide variety of
soils. May be best as a park tree in a space that provides ample
room for growth.
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Hophornbeam (Ironwood)
[Ostrya]
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Ironwood [O. virginiana]
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20+
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25+
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Pym
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Y
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Y
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S
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6.1 to 8
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An attractive medium-sized tree with interesting bark and
graceful form. Flowers are catkins that add winter interest.
Drought tolerant and performs well in narrow boulevards. This
species is very sensitive to deicing salt and needs watering
during dry periods.
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Lilac
[Syringa]
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Japanese tree lilac [S. reticulata]
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15+
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12+
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Ov
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Y
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Y
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Y
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6.5 to 8
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Excellent small tree with prolonged, showy, white flowers
beginning in early summer. Very tolerant of deicing salts.
Cultivars include 'Ivory Silk' and ' Summer Snow'.
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Linden
[Tilia]
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American linden [T. americana]
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50+
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25+
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Ov
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Y
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Y
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N
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5.5 to 7.5
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Large tree with fragrant flowers produced in the early summer.
Is fairly tolerant of a broad range of soil conditions,
including heavy clay soils. Available cultivars include
'Boulevard', 'Front Yard', 'Fastigiata' and 'Redmond'.
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Glenleven linden [T. x flavenscens 'Glenleven']
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40+
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20+
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Pym
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Y
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Y
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N
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na
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Lindens are sensitive to deicing salt. In addition, they are
chronically prone to girdling root syndrome that develops from
planting too deep. Always plant lindens shallow and mulch.
Tree is native to Northern Tallgrass Prairie subsection
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Maple
[Acer]
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Amur maple [A. ginnala]
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15+
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15+
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Irr
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Y/R
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Y
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Y
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6 to 7.3
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Select a cultivar for better summer and fall foliage.
Recommended cultivars include 'Bailey Compact', 'Embers',
'Emma', 'Flame', and 'Red Wing'. May need protection from
rabbits in the winter.
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Boxelder [A. negundo]
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35+
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35+
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Irr
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Y/G
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N
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N
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5 to 7.5
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Relatively short-lived tree. Do not use in situations where
hazard trees could be a concern. Cultivars, including 'Barron'
and 'Sensation', generally have more desirable characteristics
than the species. One of the better trees for use in the
northern portion of the Northern Tallgrass Prairie due to its
cold hardiness and site tolerance.
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Red maple [A. rubrum]
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40+
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30+
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Rnd
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R
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Y
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N
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4 to 7.5
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Common red maple from a nearby seed source is recommended over
common cultivars. This species is best used in riparian and
natural forests and well-prepared home and park landscapes.
Appropriate cultivars include 'Autumn Spire', Firedance, and
Northfire.
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Sugar maple [A. saccharum]
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40+
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40+
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Ov
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R/O/Y
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Y
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N
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6 to 7.3
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Does not do well on alkaline soils. Common sugar maple from a
nearby seed source is recommended over cultivars. Recommended
cultivars are 'Bonfire', 'Centennial', 'Commemoration',
'Majesty', 'Legacy' and 'Sweet Shadow'.
Maples other than Norway maple are sensitive to deicing salt.
Maples perform better in lawn or park settings and in groups,
rather than as single specimens in fully exposed boulevards.
Planting with the root collar at ground line is important to see
and treat girdling root syndrome.
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Nannyberry
[Viburnum]
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Nannyberry [V. lentago]
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12+
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6+
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Ov
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R/M
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S
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Y
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6 to 7.8
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Large shrub with showy flowers, fruits, and fall color that can
be pruned into a small tree.
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Oak
[Quercus]
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Bicolor oak [Q. bicolor] (aka: swamp white oak)
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40+
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30+
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Ov
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Y/B
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Y
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N
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6 to 6.5
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Very tolerant of heavy, poorly drained soils. Is quite drought
tolerant and does well in upland sites in the landscape. Use
should be restricted to the southern and western portion of the
Northern Tallgrass Prairie subsection.
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Bur oak [Q. macrocarpa]
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40+
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50+
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Rnd
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B
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Y
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N
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4.6 to 8
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Large, majestic tree that tolerates a broad range of soil
conditions. This species is largely underused.
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Northern pin oak [Q. ellipsoidalis]
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40+
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25+
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Pym
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O/B
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Y
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N
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5.5 to 7.5
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Prefers light, sandy soils. May become chlorotic in alkaline
soils. Very susceptible to oak wilt.
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Red oak [Q. rubra]
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40+
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40+
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Pym
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R
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Y
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N
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4 to 6.5
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Handsome tree with glossy green foliage and excellent orange to
red fall color. Fairly tolerant to a range of soil and site
conditions. Susceptible to oak wilt. May become chlorotic in
alkaline soils. Use should be restricted to the southern and
western portion of the Northern Tallgrass Prairie subsection.
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White oak [Q. alba]
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40+
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40+
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Ov
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R/B
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Y
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N
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6 to 7
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Large, stately tree with wide spreading crown. More resistant to
oak wilt than red oaks. Existing trees are sensitive to
construction damage. Use should be restricted to the southern
and western portion of the Northern Tallgrass Prairie
subsection.
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Ohio Buckeye
[Aesculus]
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Autumn Splendor Ohio buckeye [A. glabra 'Autumn Splendor']
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20+
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20+
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Irr
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R/M
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Y
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S
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6 to 7.5
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Is a small- to medium-sized tree with very showy flowers in late
spring. This species is very tolerant of deicing salts. The
cultivar 'Autumn Splendor' is valued for its hardiness and red
to maroon fall color.
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Serviceberry
[Amelanchier]
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Allegheny serviceberry [A. laevis]
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15+
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10+
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Ov
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O/R
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Y
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Y
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6.7 to 7
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Sensitive to deicing salts and prefers slightly acid soils.
Cultivars include 'Cumulus', 'Prince Charles', and 'Snowcloud'.
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Shadblow serviceberry [A. canadensis]
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15+
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10+
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Ov
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O/R
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Y
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Y
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6 to 6.5
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Tolerant of deicing salts, but prefers slightly acid soils.
Serviceberries are typically large shrubs, but may be trained
into a single- or multiple-stemmed, small tree if desired.
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