Deciduous Trees
Oak Swamp White
Quercus bicolor
Oak Swamp White
Swamp white oak (Quercus bicolor) is a medium-sized tree of the north central and northeastern mixed forests. It has a very large range, and can survive in a variety of habitats. It grows rapidly and can reach 300 to 350 years. It is not a large tree, typically growing to 20-25m (65-80 ft) tall, with the tallest known reaching 29 m (95 ft).
Oak White
Quercus alba
Oak White
White oak (Quercus alba) is an outstanding tree among all trees and is widespread across eastern North America. The most important lumber tree of the white oak group, growth is good on all but the driest shallow soils. Its high-grade wood is useful for many things, an important one being staves for barrels, hence the name stave oak. The acorns are an important food for many kinds of wildlife.
Oak White
Quercus alba
Oak White
An outstanding example of our national tree, the White Oak is strong, disease resistant, and drought tolerant. The foliage is deep green above and white underneath.
Pear Autumn Blaze
Pyrus calleryana 'Autumn Blaze'
Pear Autumn Blaze
White flowers in spring, dark glossy foliage, and good red fall color.
Pear Autumn Blaze
Pyrus calleryana 'Autumn Blaze'
Pear Autumn Blaze
White flowers in spring, dark glossy foliage, and good red fall color.
Peashrub Walker Weeping Siberian
Caragana arborescens 'Walker'
Peashrub Walker Weeping Siberian
An extremely hardy and drought tolerant variety, the lacy, bright green foliage highlights this plant's graceful, weeping form that consists of stems and a trunk with shiny golden bark. Tiny, soft yellow, pea-like flowers add further charm in early June.
Poplar Siouxland
Poplar Siouxland
This cotton-less cottonwood was introduced by South Dakota State University. It's foliage is slightly larger than the common cotton wood. It is a fast growing tree with a rounded head at maturity, and is easily transplanted in most situations.
Redbud MN Strain
Cercis canadensis 'Redbud'
Redbud MN Strain
This handsome tree bears small pink flowers in spring before leaves appear. Later brown fruit pods form. This strain is grown from seed collected at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. It does well in sun and part shade. Selected for hardiness by the University of Minnesota and introduced in 1992. Height: 20-30'. Spread: 20-25'. Shape: Vase-shaped. Exposure: Full Sun. Foliage: Deep green. Fall Foliage: Brilliant yellow. Zone: 4-9.
Regal Petticoat Maple
Regal Petticoat Maple
Foliage: Dark green on top with burgundy underside
Fall Foliage: Yellow on top with pink-magenta underside
Flower: N/A
Height & Spread: 40ft. by 30ft.
Shape: Upright , spreading
Growth Rate: Medium
Light: Sun
Zone: 4
Beautiful foliage colors begin in spring with the new growth emerging burgundy-tinged olive green with vibrant red petioles. In the summer the top side is dark, glossy green with the underside turning burgundy. Fall colors change to yellow on top with pinks to salmon coloring underside. Resistant to "tar spot". Tolerates wind, urban pollution, high pH and salt spray. Used as a landscape tree in a park or lawn area. Seedless.
Royal Star
Magnolia 'Royal Star'
Royal Star
This hardy Japanese magnolia remains among the most popular. In April its pink buds open to double white fragrant flowers of 25-30 petals, 3-4 inches in diameter. An upright and densely branched plant, it has dark green foliage that shifts to bronze in fall.
Serviceberry Autumn Brilliance
Amelanchier x grandiflora
Serviceberry Autumn Brilliance
A fast growing, multi-stemmed, large shrub or small tree valued for its outstanding red fall color, abundant single white blooms and persistent, edible black fruit. Light gray bark is very attractive in the winter landscape.
Serviceberry Standing Ovation
Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk'
Serviceberry Standing Ovation
Standing Ovation™ is covered in white flowers each spring, which often turn into edible berries in June. As the seasons continue, dark green, almost circular leaves change to red and orange in autumn. Its upright, perfectly oval form adds height in small gardens, and provides nice structure during winter. Standing Ovation™ is a good alternative to columnar buckthorn. The uniform habit makes it great for hedging. From Valk Plants in the Netherlands.
Snowdance
Syringa reticulata 'Bailnce'
Snowdance
Snowdance has a heavy bloom, although the species tend to flower biannually, begins flowering at an earlier age than the species. This tree has large, fragrant panicles of creamy white bloom in June. This sterile variety produces no untidy.
Sycamore Exclamation (London planetree)
Platanus acerifolia 'Morton Circle'
Sycamore Exclamation (London planetree)
The EXCLAMATION!™ London Planetree is great tree because it has an upright, pyramidal growth habit and multiple seasons of color. Plus, it's an improved version of the classic Sycamore since it can have more color variation and doesn't drop the same pesky seed pods associated with native Sycamore trees.
Tulip Tree
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Tree
Tulip tree grows 80-100' tall and 40' wide. The shape is oval or pyramid when it is young, with it becoming irregular as it matures.
White Fringetree
Chionanthus virginicus
White Fringetree
This slow-growing native is especially beautiful in spring when profuse white blooms appear before foliage. Dark blue fruit follows later in the summer. Tolerant of city conditions, including pollution, it prefers deep, moist, fertile, acid soils and full to part sun.
Willow Golden Curls
Salix Golden Curls
Willow Golden Curls
This hybrid willow resembles Corkscrew willow with its curly branches, but has golden bark in winter. We have seen some evidence that 'Golden Curls' appears to be hardier than Corkscrew.
Willow Weeping Niobe
Salix alba 'Tristis'
Willow Weeping Niobe
Height: 50 feet, Spread: 50 feet, Sunlight: Full sun, Hardiness Zone: 4
Common Name: Niobe Weeping Willow
A picturesque specimen tree featuring gracefully weeping golden branches, stunning when overhanging water. Needs plenty of wide open space to achieve its best form. Tree will drop branchlets. Aggressive root system. Do not plant close to your house.
Ornamental Features:
Niobe Weeping Willow has forest green foliage throughout the season. The glossy narrow leaves turn yellow in fall. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant. The furrowed brown bark and gold branches are extremely showy and add significant winter interest.
Niobe Weeping Willow is a dense deciduous tree with a rounded form and gracefully weeping branches. It's relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.
This is a high maintenance tree that will require regular care and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed.
Niobe Weeping Willow will grow to be about 50 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 50 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 1 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.
This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It is quite adaptable, preferring to grow in average to wet conditions. It can tolerate standing water. 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.