Download 2014 City of Northfield Tree Sale

2014 City of Northfield Tree Sale
Celebration Hybrid Maple
Height: 45 feet
Spread: 20 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 3
A silver maple/red maple hybrid with an upright growth habit, showy red flowers along the bare
branches in early spring, a good shade tree for smaller properties, more tolerant of adverse conditions
than red maple
Ornamental Attributes:
Celebration Maple has green foliage throughout the season. The lobed leaves turn an outstanding gold
in the fall. It features showy red flowers along the branches in early spring before the leaves. The
furrowed gray bark and brick red branches add an interesting dimension to the landscape.
Landscape Attributes:
Celebration Maple is a deciduous tree with a narrowly upright and columnar growth habit. 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 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. It has no significant
negative characteristics.
Plant Characteristics:
Celebration Maple will grow to be about 45 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It has a low
canopy with a typical clearance of 5 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 80 years or more.
This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It is quite adaptable, preferring to grow in average to wet
conditions, and will even tolerate some 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.
Red Pointe Maple
Height: 50 feet
Spread: 40 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 3
Other Names: Swamp Maple, Scarlet Maple
Description:
A very hardy selection of the popular red maple from northern Minnesota, this shapely shade tree
features brilliant red fall color and showy red flowers along the branches in early spring; intolerant of
alkaline soils
Ornamental Features:
Northwood Red Maple has green foliage which emerges red in spring. The lobed leaves turn an
outstanding red in the fall. It features showy red flowers along the branches in early spring before the
leaves. It produces red samaras in late spring. The furrowed silver bark and brick red branches add an
interesting dimension to the landscape.
Landscape Attributes:
Northwood Red Maple is a deciduous tree with a shapely oval 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 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. It has no significant
negative characteristics.
Northwood Red Maple is recommended for the following landscape applications;
Shade
Accent
Plant Characteristics:
Northwood Red Maple will grow to be about 50 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 40 feet. It has a
high canopy with a typical clearance of 7 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath
power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 80 years
or more.
This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It is quite adaptable, preferring to grow in average to wet
conditions, and will even tolerate some standing water. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a
definite preference for acidic soils, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the leaves in alkaline soils. It
is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution.
New Harmony American Elm
Height: 70 feet
Spread: 50 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 3
Other Names: American Elm, Water Elm, Gray Elm, Swamp Elm
Description:
Indisputably the most ornamental of all shade trees, a stately vase-shaped specimen, the ultimate street
tree forming an overhead arch, very hardy and extremely adaptable; has some disease resistance, use
caution where Dutch elm disease is a problem
Ornamental Features:
Princeton Elm has dark green foliage throughout the season. The large serrated pointy leaves turn an
outstanding gold in the fall. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant. The furrowed
gray bark is not particularly outstanding.
Landscape Attributes:
Princeton Elm is a deciduous tree with a picturesque vase-shaped form. Its relatively coarse texture can
be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer 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. Gardeners should be aware of the following
characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
Disease
Princeton Elm is recommended for the following landscape applications;
Shade
Plant Characteristics:
Princeton Elm will grow to be about 70 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 50 feet. It has a high
canopy with a typical clearance of 10 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 to a ripe old age
of 100 years or more; think of this as a heritage tree for future generations!
This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It is an amazingly adaptable plant, tolerating both dry
conditions and even some standing water. 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.
Ancestry Oak
Height: 60 feet
Spread: 45 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 4
Other Names: Truffle Oak
Description:
A large growing and stately hybrid oak with a consistent upright habit of growth and a strong central
leader, typically low-branched, best for larger landscapes where it will have room to grow; extremely
tough, faster growing than other oaks
Ornamental Features:
Heritage English Oak has dark green foliage throughout the season. The lobed leaves do not develop any
appreciable fall color. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant, but the fruit can be
messy in the landscape. The furrowed dark brown bark is not particularly outstanding.
Landscape Attributes:
Heritage English Oak is a dense deciduous tree with a strong central leader and a distinctive and refined
pyramidal 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 tree will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the
threat of extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting squirrels to your yard. Gardeners
should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration; Messy
Heritage English Oak is recommended for the following landscape applications;
Shade
Plant Characteristics:
Heritage English Oak will grow to be about 60 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 45 feet. It has a high
canopy with a typical clearance of 6 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power
lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live to a ripe old age of 300
years or more; think of this as a heritage tree for future generations!
This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations,
and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. 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.
Northern Red Oak
Height: 70 feet
Spread: 70 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 3
Other Names: Northern Red Oak
Description:
A beautiful and artistic shade tree with a picturesque loosely pyramidal habit of growth and good red fall
color; fast growing for an oak, an extremely tough and adaptable tree, best for larger landscapes;
prefers loose, slightly acidic soils
Ornamental Features:
Red Oak has dark green foliage which emerges rose in spring. The spiny lobed leaves turn an
outstanding indian red in the fall. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant, but the
fruit can be messy in the landscape. The furrowed dark brown bark is not particularly outstanding.
Landscape Attributes:
Red Oak is a deciduous tree with a more or less 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 tree will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the
threat of extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting squirrels to your yard. Gardeners
should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
Messy
Red Oak is recommended for the following landscape applications;
Shade
Plant Characteristics:
Red Oak will grow to be about 70 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 70 feet. It has a high canopy with
a typical clearance of 7 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 to a ripe old age of 300 years or
more; think of this as a heritage tree for future generations!
This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. 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, but has a definite preference for acidic
soils, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the leaves in alkaline soils. It is highly tolerant of urban
pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments.
Prairiefire Crab (pink)
Height: 20 feet
Spread: 20 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 4
Other Names: Roseybloom
Description:
A highly regarded accent tree smothered in rich red flowers in spring and persistent small purple fruit in
fall, upright habit of growth; the definitive ornamental feature tree for the home landscape, needs welldrained soil and full sun
Ornamental Features:
Prairiefire Flowering Crab is smothered in stunning clusters of fragrant fuchsia flowers along the
branches in mid spring, which emerge from distinctive red flower buds before the leaves. It has
attractive dark green foliage which emerges burgundy in spring. The pointy leaves are ornamentally
significant and turn yellow in fall. The fruits are showy dark red pomes carried in abundance from early
to late fall. The rough dark brown bark is not particularly outstanding.
Landscape Attributes:
Prairiefire Flowering Crab is a deciduous tree with an upright spreading habit of growth. 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 tree will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, 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. It has no
significant negative characteristics.
Prairiefire Flowering Crab is recommended for the following landscape applications;
Accent
Shade
Plant Characteristics:
Prairiefire Flowering Crab will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It has a
low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 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.
This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. 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.
This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.
Red Splendor Crab
Height: 20 feet
Spread: 20 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 3
Other Names: Roseybloom
Description:
A deservedly popular ornamental tree that's smothered in pink flowers in spring and persistent red fruit
in fall, spreading habit of growth with dark foliage; an exceptional ornamental accent for the home
landscape, needs well-drained soil and full sun
Ornamental Features:
Red Splendor Flowering Crab is bathed in stunning clusters of fragrant pink flowers along the branches
in mid spring, which emerge from distinctive rose flower buds before the leaves. It has attractive brick
red-tipped dark green foliage throughout the season. The pointy leaves are ornamentally significant and
turn an outstanding burgundy in the fall. The fruits are showy red pomes carried in abundance from
early to late fall. The rough brown bark is not particularly outstanding.
Landscape Attributes:
Red Splendor Flowering Crab is a deciduous tree with a more or less 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 tree will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, 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. It has no
significant negative characteristics.
Red Splendor Flowering Crab is recommended for the following landscape applications; Accent, Shade
Plant Characteristics:
Red Splendor Flowering Crab will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It
has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 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.
This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. 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.
This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.
Japanese Tree Lilac
Height: 25 feet
Spread: 20 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 3
Description:
One of the finest small specimen trees available, with frothy upright panicles of creamy white flowers in
early summer; interesting steel-gray bark and a neat, upright habit, a perfect choice for smaller home
landscapes; full sun and well-drained soil
Ornamental Features:
Japanese Tree Lilac features showy plumes of fragrant creamy white flowers rising above the foliage
from late spring to early summer. It has dark green foliage throughout the season. The pointy leaves do
not develop any appreciable fall color. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. The smooth dark red
bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.
Landscape Attributes:
Japanese Tree Lilac is a multi-stemmed deciduous tree with an upright spreading habit of growth. 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 should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing
any of the current season's flowers. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard, but is not
particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant
negative characteristics.
Japanese Tree Lilac is recommended for the following landscape applications; Accent, Shade
Plant Characteristics:
Japanese Tree Lilac will grow to be about 25 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It has a low
canopy with a typical clearance of 5 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 40 years or more.
This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. 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.
This species is not originally from North America.
River Birch (single stem)
Height: 60 feet
Spread: 45 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 3
Other Names: Red Birch
Description:
A prize native birch valued for its stunning bark, with white, brown and tan colors all peeling from
mature trunks; good fall color; requires acidic soil, susceptible to chlorosis in alkaline soils
Ornamental Features:
River Birch has dark green foliage throughout the season. The pointy leaves turn an outstanding yellow
in the fall. It features subtle chartreuse catkins in early spring. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
The peeling brown bark is extremely showy and adds significant winter interest.
Landscape Attributes:
River Birch is a deciduous tree with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart
from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.
This is a relatively low maintenance tree, 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. It has no significant
negative characteristics.
River Birch is recommended for the following landscape applications;
Shade
Accent
Plant Characteristics:
River Birch will grow to be about 60 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 45 feet. It has a low canopy
with a typical clearance of 3 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 70 years or more.
This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It is quite adaptable, preferring to grow in average to wet
conditions, and will even tolerate some standing water. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a
definite preference for acidic soils, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the leaves in alkaline soils. It
is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider applying
thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder zones.
American Larch
Height: 50 feet
Spread: 20 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 2
Other Names: American Larch
Description:
A tall spire-like coniferous tree with deciduous needles starting bright green in spring and turning
brilliant gold in fall; prefers extremely moist locations and sandy soils; can look a little odd in winter
without needles, but shines the other 3 seasons
Ornamental Features:
American Larch has bluish-green foliage which emerges light green in spring. The needles turn an
outstanding gold in the fall. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant. The rough
gray bark and gold branches add an interesting dimension to the landscape.
Landscape Attributes:
American Larch is an open evergreen tree with a strong central leader and a distinctive and refined
pyramidal form. It lends an extremely fine and delicate texture to the landscape composition which can
make it a great accent feature on this basis alone.
This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and usually looks its best without pruning, although it will
tolerate pruning. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of
tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.
American Larch is recommended for the following landscape applications;
Accent
Shade
Vertical Accent
Plant Characteristics:
American Larch will grow to be about 50 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It has a low
canopy with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power
lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 60 years or more.
This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It is quite adaptable, preferring to grow in average to wet
conditions, and will even tolerate some standing water. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a
definite preference for acidic soils. It is quite intolerant of urban pollution, therefore inner city or urban
street side plantings are best avoided.
This species is native to parts of North America.
White Pine (native)
Height: 60 feet
Spread: 35 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 3
Other Names: Eastern White Pine
Description:
A highly attractive shade tree, features silky smooth long needles which give a fuzzy appearance from a
distance, tall wide habit of growth; can windburn in exposed locations, best grown in some shelter, but
needs full sun; a beautiful specimen tree
Ornamental Features:
White Pine has green foliage. The needles remain green through the winter. Neither the flowers nor the
fruit are ornamentally significant. The furrowed gray bark adds an interesting dimension to the
landscape.
Landscape Attributes:
White Pine is an evergreen tree with a strong central leader and a more or less rounded form. Its
relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.
This tree will require occasional maintenance and upkeep. When pruning is necessary, it is
recommended to only trim back the new growth of the current season, other than to remove any
dieback. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special
consideration; Disease, Insects
White Pine is recommended for the following landscape applications; Shade, Accent
Plant Characteristics:
White Pine will grow to be about 60 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 35 feet. It has a high canopy
with a typical clearance of 6 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 to a ripe old age of 100 years or
more; think of this as a heritage tree for future generations!
This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing
conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite
preference for acidic soils, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the leaves in alkaline soils. It is quite
intolerant of urban pollution, therefore inner city or urban streetside plantings are best avoided, and will
benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location.
This species is native to parts of North America.