Shade Trees
ASH, Autumn Purple (Fraxinus americana)
Seedless white or American ash of Wisconsin origin, noted for pronounced deep purple or mahogany fall color. Rapid grower, develops a shapely oval crown. Zone 3 (45-50 ft.)
ASH, Cimmaron (Fraxinus pennsylvanica)
A superior new seedless cultivar with outstanding characteristics. Even branch with strong upright angle. Deep burgundy fall color, also good salt resistance. Zone 3 (40-50 ft.)
ASH, Marshall Seedless (Fraxinus pennsylvanica)
This green ash is essentially seedless. More desirable for its round symmetrical head, shiny green leaves and ability to hold leaves better. Zone 3 (50-60 ft.)
ASH, Patmore (Fraxinus pennsylvanica)
Patent #4684. A new cultivar of green ash. Extremely hardy with attractive leaves. Single stem developing oval crown. The flowers are male thus the tree is seedless. No disease and only minor insect problems. Zone 2 (50-60 ft.)
ASH, Summit (Fraxinus pennsylvanica)
A hardy seedless green ash. Pointed narrow leaves. Oval crown. Zone 3 (50-60 ft.)
CATALPA, Western (Catalpa speciosa)
A fast growing tree. Branches are ascending, gnarled and twisted. One of the few large flowering trees to bloom in late June. Fruit is a long pod. Xeriscape plant. Zone 4 (50-60 ft.)
HONEYLOCUST, Imperial (Gleditsia triacanthos)
Outstanding tree with dense uniform crown. Branches symmetrically arranged to form a compact tree. Zone 4 (30-35 ft.)
HONEYLOCUST, Shademaster (Gleditsia triacanthos)
Perhaps the finest honeylocust for shade. Strong straight trunk requires no staking. Zone 4 (60 ft.)
HONEYLOCUST, Skyline (Gleditsia triacanthos)
More pyramidal and compact that the other cultivars of this species. This honeylocust is essentially thornless. Stately and distinctive. Zone 4 (50 ft.)
LINDEN, Redmond (Tilia americana)
A budded variety of uniform pyramidal shape. Foliage is large and dark green. Rapid grower, hardy. Zone 2 (60-80 ft.)
MAPLE, Deborah (Acer platanoides)
Similar to Schwedler Maple but with superior branching habit, straighter and more vigorous. Brilliant new red growth. Zone 4 (40-60 ft.)
OAK, Bur (Quercus macrocarpa)
Large broad crown with dark green foliage, turns yellowish to brown in fall. Thick corky bark. Tolerates city conditions. Zone 3 (50-80 ft.)