Basic Info: Throughout America, Accolade Elms are one of the most vigorously growing landscaping trees . They are a large-maturing hybrid with the classic, vase shape like the American Elm. But, they are much more compact in structure. When Dutch Elm Disease (DED) destroyed most of the elms lining American…
What a wonderful shade tree! The hardy American Sentry Linden (Tilia americana ‘McKSentry’) is a landscapers’ favorite and just loaded with ornamental features. This McKay Nursery introduction was selected for its uniform branching habit and upright narrow form. This is an excellent nursery tree and makes up well as a…
If you’ve ever wondered… “What’s the name of the pretty tree that turns so red in fall?” It’s an Autumn Blaze Maple. This hybrid of silver and red maple has experienced phenomenal popularity due to its ascending branch habit, rapid growth rate, drought tolerance when established, ability to grow in…
‘Brandywine’ resulted from a 1982 cross of Acer rubrum ‘October Glory’ and A. rubrum ‘Autumn Flame’ by A. M. Townsend as part of a research project examining the inheritance of fall color and leafhopper resistance, and an effort to improve existing cultivars of red maple. It was released in December…
A hybrid of the Silver and Red Maples, the Celebration Maple is a deciduous accent tree that gets energetic growth from the Silver Maple side of its family. The excellent grower elevates at a stellar rate of 3 to 7 feet per year, making it a great choice for homeowners…
A dense shade tree with dramatic uncommon color, the Crimson King Maple Maple tree is a must-have for any home that wants to stand out from the rest. Known scientifically as Acer platanoides, the crimson king is a beautiful, showy specimen – tolerant of a variety of soil and environmental…
If you’ve walked through the local park on a bright sunny summer day, there’s a good chance the pathways and picnic tables have been under Norway Maple trees (Acer platanoides). With strong branches and the classic maple tree look, there are plenty of reasons to use them in upcoming landscaping…
Prairie Expedition American Elm, a cultivar of our native Ulmus americana, is a clonal propagation of a lone survivor found among many other American elms that died from Dutch Elm Disease. Like other American elms, its mature height is around 60′ with a spread of 35-40′, and it has the…
Greenspire Linden is a selection of Little Leaf Linden with a strong central leader. It has a very uniform branched arrangement. It also has very fragrant flowers with small dark green leaves that turn yellow in fall. These attributes make it an excellent street tree. Greenspire is hardy and conical….
