Ornamental and Shade Trees
AUTUMN BLAZE® MAPLE
Acer x freemanii ‘Jeffersred’
HT 45′ SP 40′ Zone 3 The most well-known of the red/silver maple hybrids, it incorporates both the brilliant red fall color and the vigorous growth habits of the parents. For harsher climates this selection offers some of the very best in red fall color.
SIENNA GLEN® MAPLE
Acer x freemanii ‘Sienna’ (PP11322)
HT 50′ SP 35′ Zone 3 Considered by some as the toughest of the freemanii crosses. Vigorous, upright growth. Rusty orange and burgundy red fall foliage. Fall coloration begins earlier than other maples.
NORTHWOOD MAPLE
Acer rubrum ‘Northwood’
HT 30′ SP 25′ Zone 3 The hardiest of the red-leafed maples, it is oval in structure with glossy, deep crimson leaves. Discovered growing in Southern Alberta.
NORTHWOOD MAPLE
Acer rubrum ‘Northwood’
HT 45′ SP 25′ Zone 3 The hardest of the red maples, this male selection from the U of Minnesota turns orange/red in fall depending on soil and climate conditions.
PAUL’S SCARLET HAWTHORN
Crataegus laevigata ‘Paul's Scarlet’
HT 20′ SP 15′ Zone 4-8 Attractive low branching, rounded top, dense thorny branches. Flowers are double, scarlet with a tinge of rose, very showy. tolerant of a wide range of soil and climate conditions, full sun.
QUAKING ASPEN
Populus tremuloides
HT 40′ SP 30′ Zone 2 Smallish tree with attractive white bark and small leaves that flutter in the breeze. Beautiful golden fall color. Does well in most soil conditions. Suckering occurs as the tree gets older. Grows native over a very large area of the northern U.S. and Canada.
EUROPEAN MOUNTAIN ASH
Sorbus aucuparia
HT 25′-35′ SP 25′ Zone 3-7 Bright green foliage with white flowers in late spring. Edible small clusters orange fruit in late summer is loved by birds. Full sun, water regularly. It needs well drained soil.
KLEHM’S BECHTEL CRAB APPLE
Malus ‘Klehm's Bechtel’
HT 25′ SP 20′ Zone 4 A highly ornamental tree for home landscape use, smothered in double clear, fragrant pink flowers in spring, negligible small green fruit, vigorous grower. Needs well-drained soil and full sun, low maintenance. This is a relatively low maintenance tree.
PERFECT PURPLE CRABAPPLE
Malus ‘Perfect Purple’
HT 25′ SP 20′ Zone 4 Perfect Purple encompasses. Upright habit, purple foliage is the background to bright pink flowers, and striking red leaves in fall make this a standout. Tolerant of moist soils and makes this a unique tree for problem areas and narrow spaces in the garden.
PRAIRIEFIRE FLOWERING CRABAPPLE
Malus ‘Prairiefire’
Ht. 20′ SP 25′ Zone 4 A stunning red-leafed tree. Upright, spreading, and slightly rounded form. Crimson buds yield to long-lasting, bright pink-red single blooms. Foliage creates impact with gorgeous burgundy color that matures to red-tinged green. Fruit is small and dark red an excellent food source for birds. Cold-hardy. Disease-resistant to scab, cedar apple rust, and mildew. Matures to be 20-25' tall and wide.
ROYALITY CRABAPPLE
Malus ‘Royality’
HT 30′ SP 25′ Zone 4 An outstanding, crimson flowers with a reddish-purple fruit. The waxy leaves have a high sheen over the beautiful, reddish-purple color. It has gorgeous fall color as well, showcasing a pop of orange. Low maintenance, and fruit is wonderful for wildlife since it hangs on until wintertime. It's a cold, hardy Crabapple tree! resistant to fire blight.