Trees to Try
 Tree is native to Northern Tallgrass Prairie
subsection
Column headings (Y = yes; N = no; S = some situations):
H = height (feet)
W = width (feet)
S = shape: Pym-pyramidal; Rnd-round; Ov-oval; Irr-irregular;
V-vase; Col-columnar; We-weeping
FC = fall color: G-green; Y-yellow; R-red; B-brown; O-orange;
M-maroon; Bl-blue; I-insignificant
STR = recommended for street tree
UTL = recommended for planting under utility lines
SHD = shade tolerant (  - yes;  - partial;  - no )
FL = notable flower (  - yes )
FR = notable fruit, or cone with conifers (  - yes )
pH = range within which the plant performs best (na =
information on the range is not available)
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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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Cedar
[Juniperus]
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Rocky Mountain juniper [J. scopulorum]
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15+
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6+
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Pym
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Bl/G
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N
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Y
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na
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Good choice for dry, rocky, or sandy sites. Recommended
cultivars include 'Blue Heaven', 'Blue Trail', 'Medora',
'Moffettii', and 'Welchii'.
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Douglasfir
[Pseudotsuga]
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Douglasfir [P. menziesii var. glauca]
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40+
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20+
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Pym
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G
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N
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N
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6 to 7.2
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Requires cool, moist soil with little competition with turf.
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Fir
[Abies]
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Alpine fir [A. lasiocarpa]
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40+
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20+
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Pym
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Bl/G
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N
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N
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4 to 6
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Fruit is an upright cone where the scales and bracts are
deciduous upon maturity.
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Pine
[Pinus]
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Korean pine [P. koraiensis]
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40+
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25+
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Pym
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G
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N
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N
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4.6 to 7.5
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An attractive, hardy evergreen that deserves wider use. It may
become chlorotic on alkaline soils.
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Limber pine [P. flexilus]
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30+
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15+
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Pym
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G
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N
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N
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4.6 to 6.5
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An attractive tree that shows good adaptability and might be
used more.
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Ponderosa pine [P. ponderosa]
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40+
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25+
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Pym
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G
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N
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N
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4.9 to 9.1
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Swiss stone pine [P. cembra]
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25+
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10+
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Pym
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G
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N
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S
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4.5 to 6.5
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Dense pyramidal growth habit. Attractive, dark green foliage
that is resistant to winter browning. 'Columnaris' is a cultivar
with a narrow columnar growth habit.
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