\Abies concolor\
#fyellow Abies concolor:#d
White fir, Colorado fir
Native to Western United States and Baja California
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

Of all the fir species, this is most tolerant of heat, drought
and city conditions.  A very popular Christmas tree and one of
the most widely grown firs in western gardens.  A large tree in
its native range and in the Northwest.  Grows rather slow in
Southern California and is at its best as a container plant.  The
branches are horizontal and hold upright 3-6 inch long cones.
The blue-green needles are 2 inches long, with white on the
underside.  Very fragrant - this tree will always remind you of
Christmas time.
\

\Abies normanniana\
#fyellow Abies normanniana:#d
Nordmann fir
Native to the Mediterranean and Asia Minor (Greece)
Slow to moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

This fir is more adaptable to Western gardens than native firs.
It does very well as a long term container tree and makes an
excellent Christmas tree.  This fir must have water during the
summer and a relatively cool climate.  The Nordmann fir has
dark-green, shining 3/4 - 1 « inch long needles with
whitish-silver underneath.  The cones are about 5-6 inches long.
\

\Abies procera\
#fyellow Abies procera:#d
Noble fir
Native to the coasts of Washington and California
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 100 - 200+
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

As the name suggests, this is one of the most handsome of the
firs.  This fir demands water and a cool climate to survive.  The
blue-green, 1 inch needles are closely set on very stiff
branches.  The cones are about 4 inches long with sharp bracts.
\

\Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea'\
#fyellow Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea':#d
Bailey acacia 'Purpurea', Mimosa 'Purpurea', Cootamunda wattle 'Purpurea'
Native to Australia
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

Very showy, fragrant, bright yellow flower balls completely
covering the tree, even the leaves, in the winter.  The leaves
are a striking blue-purple.  This is a very hardy,
drought-tolerant, foolproof tree that performs best in dry,
well-drained soils.  This tree is relatively short lived (20-30
years) and produces much litter and dead branches, which could
become a fire hazard if left unchecked.  It can be used as a
street tree, and like all acacias, it is a Legume, which produces
its own nitrogen, thereby fertilizing itself and all those trees
and plants around it.
\

\Acacia baileyana\
#fyellow Acacia baileyana:#d
Bailey acacia, Mimosa, Cootamunda wattle
Native to Australia
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

Very showy, fragrant, bright yellow flower balls completely
covering the tree, even the leaves, in the winter.  The leaves
are gray-green and soft textured.  This is a very hardy,
drought-tolerant, foolproof tree that performs best in dry,
well-drained soils.  This tree is relatively short lived (20-30
years) and produces much litter and dead branches, which could
become a fire hazard if left unchecked.  It can be used as a
street tree, and like all acacias, it is a Legume, which produces
its own nitrogen, thereby fertilizing itself and all those trees
and plants around it.
\

\Acacia farnesiana\
#fyellow Acacia farnesiana:#d
Sweet acacia
Native to southwestern United States and Mexico
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

An incredible display of orange-yellow, fragrant flower balls
occur in winter and spring.  The leaves are fern-like and dark
green.  The branches contain 1 inch long thorns, which makes this
tree an excellent barrier, if the lower branches are not pruned.
Tolerates heat, drought and cold and survives well in desert
areas of the southwest.  Like all acacias, it is a Legume, which
produces its own nitrogen, thereby fertilizing itself and all
those trees and plants around it.
\

\Acacia melanoxylon\
#fyellow Acacia melanoxylon:#d
Blackwood acacia, Black acacia
Native to Australia
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

The largest of the acacias, the Blackwood can take all forms of
abuse.  Very drought tolerant, but drops much litter and has an
aggressive root system that can break up pavement.  Can be used
as a street tree with caution.  Use as a screen or buffer, park
tree, in green belts or as erosion control.  The small off-white
flowers are noticeable and bloom in spring.  Like all acacias, it
is a Legume, which produces its own nitrogen, thereby fertilizing
itself and all those trees and plants around it.
\

\Acacia pendula\
#fyellow Acacia pendula:#d
Weeping myall, Weeping boree, Weeping acacia
Native to Australia
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d WEEPING

An acacia with a beautiful weeping effect.  As it ages it has an
interesting structural form, with fissured bark.  Soft textured,
silver-gray leaves make this tree a perfect accent tree.  Can be
used to cascade over a wall and as a graceful espalier.  The
flowers are yellow and bloom erratically in the spring.  Can take
some drought and accepts many soil conditions.  Grows well along
the coast or inland valley areas.  Like all acacias, it is a
Legume, which produces its own nitrogen, thereby fertilizing
itself and all those trees and plants around it.
\

\Acer buergernum\
#fyellow Acer buergernum:#d
Trident Maple
Native to China and Japan
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

The fall color is mainly red and may vary to orange or yellow.
It has roundish low spreading growth, which when staked can be
pruned to make it branch high.  A useful street, decorative,
shade and patio tree.
\

\Acer campestre\
#fyellow Acer campestre:#d
Hedge Maple
Native to Europe and Western Asia
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d MOUND

This maple will tolerate dry, poor or sandy soils.  The tiny 2 to
4 inch dull green leaves turn yellow in the fall.  Very useful as
a pest-free hedge and small street tree.  Extensively used in the
northwest.
\

\Acer ginnala\
#fyellow Acer ginnala:#d
Amur Maple
Native to Siberia, China, Manchuria and Japan
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

This maple is both cold and wind tolerant, able to withstand the
most severe weather of the west.  The leaves are small, about 3
inches, and turn vivid scarlet in the fall.  The flowers of this
maple are fragrant and it has bright red fruit in the summer.
Can be used as a substitute for the Japanese Maple (A. palmatum)
in the cold regions.
\

\Acer griseum\
#fyellow Acer griseum:#d
Paperbark Maple
Native to China
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

This gives beauty and interest all year.  In the spring the
coarsely toothed 1 to 3 inch leaves are dark green above and
silver underneath.  Showy winged seeds appear in the summer and
the leaves turn bright red in the fall.  The reddish bark can be
seen peeling away in paper-thin sheets in the winter.
\

\Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium'\
#fyellow Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium':#d
Fernleaf Fullmoon Maple
Native to Japan
Slow growing

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 25 - 35
#flightgreen FORM:#d MOUND

This maple has green, deeply cut 3 to 6 inch leaves almost to the
leaf stalk, with 7 to 11 inch lobes cut and toothed.  Fall color
is bright red.  Best used as a shrub.
\

\Acer japonicum 'Aureum'\
#fyellow Acer japonicum 'Aureum':#d
Golden Fullmoon Maple
Native to Japan
Slow growing

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 25 - 35
#flightgreen FORM:#d MOUND

This maple has gold to yellowish deeply cut 3 to 6 inch leaves,
almost to the stalk, with 7 to 11 inch lobes cut and toothed.
Fall color is red.  Best used as a shrub.
\

\Acer japonicum\
#fyellow Acer japonicum:#d
Fullmoon Maple
Native to Japan
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 25 - 35
#flightgreen FORM:#d MOUND

This maple has green 7 to 11 lobes on 3 to 6 inch leaves, that
turn bright red in the fall.  Not used much in western part of
United States.
\

\Acer macrophyllum\
#fyellow Acer macrophyllum:#d
Bigleaf Maple
Native to riparian areas of Alaska to Southern California
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

This tree needs space and because of its large size and dense
shade, it should not be used as a street tree or in a small
garden.  A. macrophyllum is known for its large leaves and
brilliant fall coloring.  The leaves are divided into five parts,
which are then mostly toothed, to as much as fifteen inches wide
and up to ten inches long.  The flowers are hung on drooping
clusters, yellow and fragrant.  Flowers appear in spring.
\

\Acer morrisonense\
#fyellow Acer morrisonense:#d
Formosan maple, Mt. Morrison maple
Native to Taiwan
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

This maple has a lot of seasonal color.  Its bark is greenish
with strips of white.  The new growth in spring is red and fall
color is red also.  The 3 lobed leaves are 4 to 5 inches long and
4 inches wide.  This maple needs a lot of water and good soil.
Does not do well in areas where summers are hot, windy and dry.
\

\Acer negundo 'Variegatum'\
#fyellow Acer negundo 'Variegatum':#d
Silver Leaf Box-elder, Varigated Box-elder
Native to Eastern and Central North America
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

This species of maples has a bad reputation of being a host to
pests, suckers badly and subject to breakage in high winds.  This
tree is only recommended in those areas where summer drought and
winter cold make it impossible to grow better Acer species.
'Variegatum' is not as large or weedy as the species.  The green
and creamy white leaves stand out in any situation.  The large
clusters of white fruit are beautiful.  The leaves have 3 to 5
leaflets, and are 2 to 4 inches long.  It is often used as a
shelter belt tree.  The fall color is yellow.
\

\Acer negundo\
#fyellow Acer negundo:#d
Box-elder
Native to Eastern and Central North America
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

This species of maples has a bad reputation of seeding
everywhere, host to pests, suckers badly and subject to breakage
in high winds.  This tree is only recommended in those areas where
summer drought and winter cold make it impossible to grow better
Acer species. The green and creamy white leaves stand out in any
situation.  The large clusters of white fruit are beautiful. The
leaves have 3 to 5 leaflets, and are 2 to 5 inches long.  It is
often used as a shelter belt tree. The fall color is yellow.
\

\Acer oblongum var. biauritum\
#fyellow Acer oblongum var. biauritum:#d
Evergreen maple var. biauritum
Native to the Himalayas and China
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 25 - 35
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

There is always one in the crowd that decides to be much
different, and this wonderful maple is it.  In milder climates
this maple retains its leaves.  It will lose its leaves in cooler
climates, and is only hardy to 10øF.  The leaves are 3 lobed or
oval.  The foliage is much denser than A. oblongum.  The new
growth is a beautiful bronzy pink in the spring.
\

\Acer oblongum\
#fyellow Acer oblongum:#d
Evergreen maple
Native to the Himalayas and China
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d WEEPING

There is always one in the crowd that decides to be much
different, and this wonderful maple is it.  In milder climates
this maple retains its leaves.  It will lose its leaves in cooler
climate, and is only hardy to 10øF.  The leaves are slender,
shiny, deep green with no lobes.  The new growth is a beautiful
bronzy pink in the spring.
\

\Acer palmatum\
#fyellow Acer palmatum:#d
Japanese maple
Native to Japan, China, and Korea
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d MOUND

This tree is truly beautiful.  It has a delicate airy look to
it.  It can be grown as a mound or planted in a tub.  It must be
sheltered from hot dry winds.  Very oak root fungus resistant.
This maple provides color throughout the year, beginning with
bright red spring growth; a soft green in the summer; scarlet,
orange or yellow in full, interesting winter patters with green
and red branches.  The leaves are 2 to 4 inches, which may have 5
to 10 lobes.  Many beautiful grafted varieties exist, but
seedlings are hardier.  Some popular varieties are:
'Atropureum'
'Bloodgood'
'Bonfire'
'Ever Red'
'Heptabobum Osakayuki'
'Disectum'
'Senkaki'
'Sango Kaku'
\

\Acer platanoides\
#fyellow Acer platanoides:#d
Norway maple
Native to Europe and Western Asia
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

This maple makes an excellent street tree, but should not be
planted in the lawn, as it will rob all moisture and sun light
from around its base.  This maple is very adapting to its climate
and soil conditions, but does poorly in southern California and
the desert.  The leaves are 4 to 7 inches wide, with 5 lobes.
Small yellow flowers appear just before the leaves in the spring
and the foliage turns bright yellow in the fall.  There are many
varieties available with different characteristics to choose
from.
\

\Acer pseudoplatanus\
#fyellow Acer pseudoplatanus:#d
Sycamore maple
Native to Europe and Western Asia
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

This is a very good maple for areas near the seacoast.  No real
fall color.  The thick leaves are 3 - 6 1/2 inches across, deeply
cut, with 5 lobes, dark green above and a light green below.
\

\Acer pseudoplatanus 'Atropurpureum'\
#fyellow Acer pseudoplatanus 'Atropurpureum':#d
Sycamore maple 'Atropurpureum'
Native to Europe and Western Asia
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

This is a very good maple for areas near the seacoast.  No real
fall color.  The thick leaves are 3 - 6 1/2 inches across, deeply
cut, with 5 lobes, dark green above and a bright purple below.
\

\Acer rubrum\
#fyellow Acer rubrum:#d
Red maple, Swamp maple, Scarlet maple
Native to Eastern United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

This maple provides bright red flowers in April before leaves
appear, followed by bright red fruit in late spring and early
summer.  Good for wet soils, since it naturally grows in low and
swampy areas.  Branches are weak and will break in strong winds
or storms.  The leaves are 2-4 inches across, with 3-5 lobes.
\

\Acer saccharinum 'Wieri'\
#fyellow Acer saccharinum 'Wieri':#d
Wier maple, Cutleaf Silver maple
Native to Eastern Unites States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

This maple tolerates short periods of flooding or drought, but
easily breaks in storms, so should be used as a quick growing
shade tree.  The shade that it does cast, is open and allows
under story plants.  The leaves are more finely cut than S.
saccharinum, 3-6 inches wide, bright green above and silver
beneath, turning a mixture of scarlet, orange and yellow in the
fall.
\

\Acer saccharinum\
#fyellow Acer saccharinum:#d
Silver maple
Native to Eastern United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

This maple tolerates short periods of flooding or drought, but
easily breaks in storms, so should be used as a quick growing
shade tree.  The shade that it does cast, is open and allows
under story plants.  The leaves are deeply 5-lobed, 3-6 inches
wide, bright green above and silver beneath, turning a mixture of
scarlet, orange and yellow in the fall.
\

\Acer saccharum grandidentatum\
#fyellow Acer saccharum grandidentatum:#d
Wasatch maple, Big-tooth maple, Rocky Mountain Sugar maple
Native to Eastern North America
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 25 - 35
#flightgreen FORM:#d MOUND

This is a nice small garden maple, which requires well-drained
soil on the dry side.  The leaves are 3-5 lobed with large teeth,
turning bright yellow, orange and red in the fall.
\

\Acer saccharum\
#fyellow Acer saccharum:#d
Sugar maple
Native to Eastern North America
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

This maple is the source for maple syrup and lumber for
furniture.  Limb breakage is less of a problem than with other
maples.  Does not grow well in inner city or hot, dry
conditions.  Like the oak, it is more susceptible to soil
compaction and paving than most maples.  The leaves are 3-5 lobed
and 3-6 inches across, and turns a mixture of yellow and orange
to deep red and scarlet in the fall.
\

\Acer truncatum\
#fyellow Acer truncatum:#d
Tatarian maple
Native to Europe and Western Asia
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

This is a nice small garden, lawn and patio maple, and can be
used as a street tree where a small tree is required.  The leaves
are broad 4-5 inches wide, 2-4 inches long, turning dark
purplish-red in the fall.
\

\Aesculus carnea\
#fyellow Aesculus carnea:#d
Red Horsechestnut
Hybrid between A. hippocastanum (Eastern U.  S.) and A. pavia
 (Eastern U.S.)
Slow growing tree.

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

A remarkable feature about this tree is that even though it is a
hybrid, it grows true from a seed.  This tree is known for red to
pink flower clusters that are 10 inches long in the spring.  The
dark green leaves are divided, fanlike, into 5 leaflets.  The
tree has a tropical look to it, casting dense shade.  Best
planted in a protected location, away from hot dry winds.
\

\Ailanthus altissima\
#fyellow Ailanthus altissima:#d
Tree of Heaven
Native to Northern China
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d VASE

A deciduous tree developing rapidly into a round headed tree.
Inconspicuous flowers, which turn into attractive reddish winged
fruit in the summer.  This tree has earned its reputation as a
weed tree, because of its ability to grow under just about any
plant environment and in poor, dry, wet or saline soils.
Regardless of its reputation, this tree can be a blessing in
urban areas where nothing else will grow.  With this tree we
could turn our most desolate areas into a tropical paradise.  Use
with caution.  The leaves are 1-3 feet and are divided into 13-25
leaflets 3-6 inches long.
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\Albizia julibrissin\
#fyellow Albizia julibrissin:#d
Silk tree, Mimosa silk tree
Native to Asia, Iran
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 25 - 35
#flightgreen FORM:#d UMBRELLA

A broadly spreading deciduous tree, with low branching habit.
Medium green leaves are finely divided and feathery in
appearance.  Showy pink to white puff ball type flowers occur in
the late summer and fall.  It responds very well to heat and
adapts to many climate and location extremes.  Naturally develops
into a multi trunk tree, but with pruning it can be trained
into a single trunked tree.  This tree has the ability to fix
nitrogen into the soil, thereby benefiting the plants around it.
\

\Alnus cordata\
#fyellow Alnus cordata:#d
Italian alder
Native to Italy
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

Young trees have vertical growth, spreading out a little as it
gets older.  Least moisture demanding and best behaved of
all the alders.  Leaves are heart shaped, 3-4 inches, rich glossy
green above and a lighter green beneath.  Has a short deciduous
period in the winter.  Very popular in the southwest where it is
planted widely, except in the high desert.  SIDE NOTE: An
interesting breeding experiment for the layman would be to breed
out the deciduous habit from this tree and call it an Evergreen
alder.  The alder is an actinorhizal plant, which means it fixes
nitrogen into the solid, whereby providing nitrogen fertilizer
for itself and those plans around it.
\

\Alnus glutinosa\
#fyellow Alnus glutinosa:#d
Black alder, Common alder, European alder
Native to Europe, North Africa, Asia, North America
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

Valuable tree for wet areas and will grow under water.  Performs
best as a multi stemmed tree, with a dense mass from the ground
up.  Oval, dark green, 3-4 inch toothed leaves.  The alder is an
actinorhizal plant, which means, it fixes nitrogen into the soil,
whereby providing nitrogen fertilizer for itself and those plants
around it.
\

\Alnus rhombifolia\
#fyellow Alnus rhombifolia:#d
White alder
Native to Northwestern United States and Canada
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

This alder is very heat and wind tolerant.  Can be used as quick
screen or nurse tree in poorly drained soils.  The leaves are 2-5
in coarsely toothed, dark green above, light green underneath.
The alder is an actinorhizal plant, which means, it fixes
nitrogen into the soil, whereby providing nitrogen fertilizer for
itself and those plants around it.
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\Alnus rubra\
#fyellow Alnus rubra:#d
Red alder
Also A. oregona
Native to North America
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

This tree is considered by many in the Pacific coastal area as a
weed tree.  It will grown in any area stripped of cover and even
on logging roads in clear-cut areas.  Grows fast enough to be
used as a commercial source of firewood and is invaluable as a
temporary nurse tree for slower establishing trees.  The alder is
an actinorhizal plant, which means it fixes nitrogen into the
solid, whereby providing nitrogen fertilizer for itself and those
plans around it.
\

\Amelanchier canadensis\
#fyellow Amelanchier canadensis:#d
Serviceberry, Shadblow, Shadbush, Juneberry, Downy Seriveberry
Native to Eastern United States
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 25 - 35
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

One of the earliest flowering trees in the east.  This all-season
performer has gray young foliage in the spring, grayish bark in
the winters, snow-white blossoms in spring and brilliant yellow
to red in the fall.
\

\Arbutus 'Marina'\
#fyellow Arbutus 'Marina':#d
Arbutus 'Marina'
Hybrid of uncertain origin
Slow growing

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A good all around performer in dry regions of the United States.
Tolerates much water if planted in well draining soils.
Resembles the A. unedo, but leaves are larger 3-5 inches long,
with reddish pink flowers in the fall.  A good alternative in the
garden for a menziesii (madrone).
\

\Arbutus menziesii\
#fyellow Arbutus menziesii:#d
Madrone, Madrono, Pacific Madrone
Native from British Columbia to California
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

The Madrone is considered to be one of the most beautiful broad
leaf native tree in California.  Its most distinguished feature
is its smooth, reddish-brown bark that peels in thin sheets.
The dark, glossy leaves are 2-6 inches long.  In the spring
there are large clusters of white to pinkish, bell shaped
flowers, which are followed in early fall with clusters of bright
red and orange berries.  The berries remain on the tree most of
the winter, and make a good source of food for birds.  This tree
is difficult to transplant so should be purchased as a small
tree.  Needs protection from extreme heat and sun exposure and
given periodic deep water.  Well suited for groves, park tree,
and as a accent tree.
\

\Arbutus unedo\
#fyellow Arbutus unedo:#d
Strawberry tree
Native to Mediterranean countries and Ireland
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A good choice for desert (in shade) to seashore.  Not particular
to soil.  Can withstand drought or much water if planted in
well-drained soil.  Can be pruned, but makes a rather
open-crowned tree if left informal.  The leaves are 4 inches
long.  The small white, urn shaped flowers appear in fall,
followed by 3/4 inch round strawberry like fruit.  The fruit is
edible, but nearly tasteless.  Hence a tree, through selective
breeding, could have a very tasty fruit and grown in drought
situations.  Good for patios, lawns, slopes or single specimen
use.
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\Betula albo-sinensis\
#fyellow Betula albo-sinensis:#d
Chinese paper birch
Native to Western China
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

A rare birch, which is grown mainly for its beautiful pinkish
brown to copper colored bark.  No other tree has bark quite like
it.  Needs ample water, and does not tolerate drought.  The leaves
are 3 inches long, turning yellow in the fall.
\

\Betula jacquemontii\
#fyellow Betula jacquemontii:#d
Jacquemontii birch
Native to India
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d COLUMNAR

This tall narrow birch has bright white bark.  Needs ample water,
and does not tolerate drought.  The leaves are 2-3 inches long,
turning yellow in the fall.
\

\Betula maximowicziana\
#fyellow Betula maximowicziana:#d
Monarch birch
Native to Japan
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

The young branches on this birch are brown with gray on the trunk
and older branches.  The older bark peels away in long sheets.
Is tolerant of both windy, cold areas and dry sites, as long as
drainage is good.  The leaves are 6 inches long, broad turning
yellow in the fall.  Catkins appear in late winter and spring,
followed by 2-3 inch cone like fruit in the fall.
\

\Betula nigra\
#fyellow Betula nigra:#d
River birch
Native Eastern half of the United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

This short lived tree, has beautiful pinkish, smooth and shiny
young bark.  Older bark flakes and curls in chocolate brown
sheets.  Found along stream beds and flood plains, which explains
why it requires a lot of water, and does not tolerate drought.
The leaves are 2-3 inches long, are bright green on top and
silver below, turning yellow in the fall.
\

\Betula papyrifera\
#fyellow Betula papyrifera:#d
Paper birch, Canoe birch
Native Central Northeastern North America
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

This is the birch most people think of.  Its characteristic
bright white bark and light blue branches provide a welcome site
in the winter.  More insect tolerant than other birches.  Needs
ample water, and does not tolerate long periods of drought.  The
leaves are 3-4 inches long, turning yellow in the fall.
\

\Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica'\
#fyellow Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica':#d
European white birch, European birch
Native to Europe and Asia Minor
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d WEEPING

This short lived tree, has white-barked trunk and older branches,
with somewhat weeping branches.  Black markings along the trunk
distinguish this birch from others.  Borer injury can be a
serious problem on this birch.  Needs ample water, and does not
tolerate drought.  The glossy leaves are 2-2« inches long,
diamond shaped, with a tapered point, turning yellow in the fall.
\

\Betula pendula 'Fastigiata'\
#fyellow Betula pendula 'Fastigiata':#d
Cutleaf weeping birch, Weeping birch
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d COLUMNAR

This short lived tree, has white-barked trunk and older branches
with strongly weeping branches.  Black markings along the trunk
distinguish this birch from others.  Borer injury can be serious
problem on this birch, especially if drought stressed.  Needs
ample water, and will not tolerate drought.  The glossy,
deeply-cut leaves are 2-2« inches long, turning yellow in the
fall.
\

\Betula pendula 'Youngii'\
#fyellow Betula pendula 'Youngii':#d
Pyramidal white birch
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d WEEPING

This short lived tree, has white-barked trunk and older branches,
with upright, columnar branches.  Black markings along the trunk
distinguish this birch from others.  Borer injury can be a
serious problem on this birch.  Needs ample water, and does not
tolerate drought.  The glossy leaves are 2-2« inches long,
diamond shaped, with a tapered point, turning yellow in the
fall.  This birch makes an excellent screen.
\

\Betula pendula\
#fyellow Betula pendula:#d
Young's weeping birch
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

This short lived tree, has white-barked trunk and older branches,
with the branches weeping straight down.  Black markings along
the trunk distinguish this birch from others.  Borer injury can
be a serious problem on this birch.  Needs ample water and does
not tolerate drought.  The glossy leaves are 2-2« inches long,
diamond shaped, with a tapered point, turning yellow in the fall.
\

\Calocedrus decurrens\
#fyellow Calocedrus decurrens:#d
Incense cedar
Native to the Mountains of Southern Oregon, California, Western
 Nevada, and Northern Baja California
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d NARROW PYRAMIDAL

This beautiful needled-evergreen adapts very well to many western
climates.  Needs water for establishment, and if given infrequent
watering, it becomes drought resistant.  Performs well in high
heat and poor soils.  The rich green foliage is fragrant.  The
bark is a reddish-brown color.
\

\Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'\
#fyellow Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'#d
European hornbean
Native to Europe and Asia Minor
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d NARROW PYRAMIDAL

This clean tree is attractive and rated very high as a lawn
tree.  Tolerates urban conditions, dry, rocky, and wet (if well
drained) soils.  The dark green foliage is elm like in
appearance.  The fruit that appears is nut like.  The fall color
is bright yellow and the leaves may stay on until spring.
\

\Carya illinoinensis\
#fyellow Carya illinoinensis:#d
Pecan
Native Southern and Central United States
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

This graceful shapely tree not only produces excellent shade, it
also produces food, in the form of nuts.  Needs deep well drained
soils, where salinity isn't a problem.  Zinc deficiency may be a
problem in desert areas, so soils should be treated.  Occasional
deep watering may be necessary in hot summery climates.  The
foliage is much like that of walnuts, but more delicate, with
11-17 leaflets that are 4-7 inches long.
\

\Casuarina cunninghamiana\
#fyellow Casuarina cunninghamiana:#d
Beefwood, She oak, Australian pine, River she oak
Native to Australia

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

The tree has resemblance to a pine, but it is not a pine.  A rugged tree,
able to withstand many tough conditions, dry or wet soil, heat, salinity,
and wind.  Very useful in the desert areas.  Should not be mistaken for
Tamarix ashylla, because the Casuarina species produce cone like fruit, and
the Tamarix does not.
\

\Catalpa bignonioides\
#fyellow Catalpa bignonioides:#d
Common southern catalpa, Indian bean, Cigar tree
Native Southeastern United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A truly hardy tree, that looks more like a subtropical tree.
Covered with white trumpet-shaped white flowers in late spring to
early summer.  The flowers are spotted with yellow and brown.
The flowers are followed by 13-18 inch bean pods, which can
create a mess in lawns.  Very adaptable to soils, climates and
air pollution.  The leaves are 4 inches long.
\

\Catalpa speciosa\
#fyellow Catalpa speciosa:#d
Northern catalpa, Western catalpa
Native to Eastern United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A truly hardy tree that looks more like a subtropical tree.
Covered with white trumpet-shaped white flowers in early spring.
The flowers are followed by 13-20 inch bean pods, which can
create a mess in lawns.  Very hardy and adaptable to soils,
climates and air pollution.  The leaves are 1 foot long.
\

\Cedrus atlantica\
#fyellow Cedrus atlantica:#d
Atlas cedar
Native to the Middle East and North Africa
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d NARROW PYRAMIDAL

This tree is known for its fine-textured bluish to silvery green
needles.  The picturesque tree, which develops a flat top as it
matures.  This cedar prefers a well drained soil with infrequent
watering.  Relatively drought tolerant and needs a lot of room to
grow.  Very suitable for large yards, parks and as a middle island
tree along streets.  Other popular species:
'Glauca' - has rich blue- green color
'Argentea Fastigiata' - has silvery gray-blue needles.  Narrow
  habit
'Pendula' - has graceful weeping branches.
\

\Cedrus brevifolia\
#fyellow Cedrus brevifolia:#d
Cyprus cedar
Native Cyprus
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d NARROW PYRAMIDAL

A rare cedar, which is similar to C. libani (Cedar of Lebanon),
but shorter by about 30 feet.  The needles are -« inch long,
with 2-3 inch cones.  The foliage is bright green.
\

\Cedrus deodara\
#fyellow Cedrus deodara:#d
Deodar cedar
Native to the Himalayas
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d NARROW PYRAMIDAL

The fastest growing of the cedars.  Deodar cedar has sweeping
branches down to the ground.  Can be planted as a living
Christmas in a lawn, a wall tree, screen and large park tree.
Takes shearing very well.  Seedlings of this species are very
variable, and could be used to select those desirable
characteristics such as low growing, color, fuel and timber
wood.  Easily propagated by cuttings or grafting.  Once
established . it is very drought tolerant.  The needles are
dark blue-gray-green, 1«-2 inches long.  The cones are 4-5
inches long, reddish-brown.
\

\Cedrus libani\
#fyellow Cedrus libani:#d
Cedar of Lebanon
Native to Asia Minor
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d NARROW PYRAMIDAL

"Behold, I build a house to the name of the Lord my God...Send me
also cedar trees, fir trees, and algum (juniper) trees, out of
Lebanon..." II Chronicles 2:4-8.  The Cedar of Lebanon is a
biblical tree, which was used primarily as a timber tree in
ancient times.  Drought tolerant, but because of its slow growth
it is hard to acquire commercially.  Makes an excellent screen
and windbreak, in apparently impossible situations.  The needles
are dark green, 1 inch long.  The cones are 3-4 inches long,
brown.
\

\Celtis occidentalis\
#fyellow Celtis occidentalis:#d
Common blackberry
Native to Central and Southeastern United States
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A very deep rooted tree, with no apparent surface roots, which
make it an excellent choice to plant near sidewalks, driveways
and buildings.  Takes desert heat, poor soils and drought.  The
blackish-purple fruit are 1/3 inches, with a pleasant taste and
relished by birds.  Fruits in fall.  The leaves are 3-5 inches
long.
\

\Cercidiphyllum japonicum\
#fyellow Cercidiphyllum japonicum:#d
Katsura
Native to Japan
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A nice filtered shade tree, the Katsura has a broad and spreading
branch habit.  Prefers plenty of moisture, and does poorly in dry
situations.  Leaves are separate with inconspicuous flowers and
dry capsule like fruit.  The heart shaped leaves are 2«-4« inches
long, lighter green underneath.  Leaves are purplish when first
appearing, turning green.  Fall color is yellow to red.
\

\Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula'\
#fyellow Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula':#d
Weeping cypress

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d WEEPING

A beautiful pyramidal, weeping branch tipped cypress.  Able to
withstand harsh cold weather and poor soils.  Does will in a
well-drained, moist acid soil.  Very fragrant, when leaves are
crushed.  Takes shearing well and can be used as a screen and
windbreak tree.  The leaves are yellowish green and scale like.
\

\Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Aurea'\
#fyellow Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Aurea':#d
Golden hinoki cypress
Origin is Japan
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 25 - 35
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

A beautiful pyramidal cypress, with flattened foliage growing in
a horizontal like plane.  Because of its extremely slow growth,
it is a good choice for Oriental gardens and informal woodland
edges.  Needs moist well-drained soil to survive.  The young
leaves are golden turning dark green with age, and scale like.
Subject to sunburn in hot regions.
\

\Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis'\
#fyellow Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis':#d
Slender hinoki cypress
Origin is Japan
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d WEEPING

A beautiful narrow pyramidal cypress, with a somewhat weeping
form.  Because of its extremely slow growth, it is a good choice
of Oriental gardens, entryways and containers.  Needs
well-drained soil to survive.  The leaves are very dark green and
sealike.
\

\Chionanthus retusus\
#fyellow Chionanthus retusus:#d
Chinese fringe tree
Native to China, Korea, Japan

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

An impressive looking tree, with large white lilac type flowers.
The leaves are 2-4 inches long.  4 inch long flower clusters
bloom in the summer.  The leaves turn bright yellow in the fall.
Has moderate water requirements.
\

\Chionanthus virginicus\
#fyellow Chionanthus virginicus:#d
Fringe tree
Native Southeastern United States
Slow growing tree

# flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 25 - 35
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

Magnolia like, the Fringe tree has heavy and thick leaves.  The
white flowers are aromatic and last into early summer.  Dark blue
berries on the female flowers lasting into the fall.  Needs
pruning to train into a tree.  A good tree for small areas, such
as a patio or walk ways.  Because of its deep roots, it does well
in lawns.
\

\Cladrastis lutea\
#fyellow Cladrastis lutea:#d
Yellowwood, American yellowwood
Native Southern United States
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 25 - 35
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

A beautiful mid-size tree, with wisteria-like white flowers in
June.  The peas shaped flowers are very fragrant, unfortunately,
it may take up to 10 years for this tree to come into bloom.  The
brown pods and interesting branch structure adds a nice touch in
the winter.  A tough tree, it tolerates, drought, heat, cold,
alkaline and wet soils.  The Yellowwood is a legume, fixing
nitrogen into soil, whereby providing nitrogen fertilizer for
itself and those plants around it.
\

\Cornus alternifolia\
#fyellow Cornus alternifolia:#d
Pagoda dogwood, Alternate leaved dogwood
Native to North America, Europe and Asia
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

The dogwood is highly valued for its flowers, colored fruits and
excellent fall color.  It is easily grown, has few pests and is
easily propagated by seeds, cuttings or grafting.  the branches
are layered, flowers are white, followed by bluish-black fruit
and red fall color.
\

\Cornus florida\
#fyellow Cornus florida:#d
Flowering dogwood, Eastern dogwood
Native to Eastern United States
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d UMBRELLA

This dogwood may be the most beautiful of all flowering natives
in North America, with showy pink flowers in the spring.  The
leaves turn red and crimson in the fall.  The berries are rich
glossy red and may stay on the tree even after the leaves have
fallen.
Other varieties are:
'Apple Blossom' - pink and white flowers
'Cherokee Chief' - rich ruby red flowers
'Cloud Nine' - large white flowers (slow growing tree)
'New Hampshire' - very hardy dogwood
'White Cloud' - exceptionally large number of white flower cluster
\

\Cornus kousa\
#fyellow Cornus kousa:#d
Kousa dogwood, Japanese dogwood
Native to Japan and Korea
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

The dogwood is highly valued for its flowers, colored fruits and
fall color.  It is easily grown, has few pests and is easily
propagated by seeds, cuttings or grafting.  The branches are
layered, flowers are pink, followed by rasberry like fruit and
bright red fall color.  The fruit is cherished by birds.
\

\Cotinus coggygria\
#fyellow Cotinus coggygria (Rhus cotinus):#d
Smoke tree
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

The dramatic puffs of feathery fine grey or purple hairlike
flowers give the tree a smoke like appearance.  Is at its best
when grown in adverse conditions - dry, rocky and hot.  It is
drought tolerant and very easy to grow.  Needs pruning to shape
into single trunk tree.  The leaves are blue-green, turning
yellow, red and orange in the fall.  Makes a good patio tree.
\

\Crataegus 'Toba'\
#fyellow Crataegus 'Toba':#d
'Toba' hawthorn
A hybrid between C. succulenta and C. oxycantha 'Paulii'
Origin is Canada
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

The hawthorn is considered to be the toughest of the flowering
trees.  Are known for their beautiful spring flowers and showy
fruit in summer and fall.  One drawback, it is subject to
fireblight.  Must be kept on the dry side to prevent rank,
succulent growth.  Thrives in adverse situations - urban cities,
along highways and roadways and at the seacoast, where salt spray
is a problem.  the 'Toba' is a very cold tolerant hawthorne.  The
double-flowers are white and turning red as they mature.  Fruits
sparingly.  The leaves are fine textured and dark green.  Immune
to leaf spot diseases.  Almost completely thornless.
\

\Crataegus monogyna 'Stricta'\
#fyellow Crataegus monogyna 'Stricta':#d
Singleseed hawthorn
Native to England and Europe
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

The hawthorn is considered to be the toughest of the flowering
trees.  Are known for their thorns, beautiful spring flowers and
showy fruit in summer and fall.  One drawback, it is subject to
fireblight.  Must be kept on the dry side to prevent rank,
succulent growth.  Thrives in adverse situations - urban cities,
along highways and roadways and at the seacoast, where salt spray
is a problem.  Single seed is almost completely thornless.  The
flowers are white.  Fruit are small, reddish and hard to see.
The leaves are 2 inches long with 3-6 deep smooth edged lobes.
\

\Crataegus oxycantha 'Alba Plea'\
#fyellow Crataegus oxycantha 'Alba Plea':#d
English hawthorn 'Alba Plea'
Origin Europe and North Africa
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d MOUND

The hawthorn is considered to be the toughest flowering trees.
Are known for their thorns, beautiful spring flowers and showy
fruit in summer and fall.  One drawback, it is subject to
fireblight.  Must be kept on the dry side to prevent rank,
succulent growth.  Thrives in adverse situations - urban cities,
along highways, and roadways and at the seacoast where salt spray
is a problem The English hawthorn does poorly in hot humid
areas.  The long lasting double flowers are all white, and
sterile.
\

\Crataegus oxycantha 'Autumn Glory'\
#fyellow Crataegus oxycantha 'Autumn Glory':#d
English hawthorn 'Autumn Glory'
Origin Europe and North Africa
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d MOUND

The hawthorn is considered to be the toughest flowering trees.
Are known for their thorns, beautiful spring flowers and showy
fruit in summer and fall.  One drawback, it is subject to
fireblight.  Must be kept on the dry side to prevent rank,
succulent growth.  Thrives in adverse situations - urban cities,
along highways, and roadways and at the seacoast where salt spray
is a problem The English hawthorn does poorly in hot humid
areas.  The single flowers are all white, and the fruit are
large, red and long lasting.
\

\Crataegus oxycantha 'Crimson Cloud'\
#fyellow Crataegus oxycantha 'Crimson Cloud':#d
English hawthorn 'Crimson Cloud'
Origin is Europe and North Africa
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d MOUND

The hawthorn is considered to be the toughest of the flowering
trees.  Are known for their thorns, beautiful spring flowers and
showy fruit in summer and fall.  One drawback, it is subject to
fireblight.  Must be kept on the dry side to prevent rank,
succulent growth.  Thrives in adverse situations - urban cities,
along highways, and roadways and at the seacoast where salt spray
is a problem The English hawthorn does poorly in hot humid
areas.  The single flowers are bright red with white centers.
The fruit is bright red.  Very tough tree, for cold regions.
\

\Crataegus oxycantha 'Paulii'\
#fyellow Crataegus oxycantha 'Paulii':#d
English hawthorn, Pauls scarlet hawthorn
Origin is Europe and North Africa
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

The hawthorn is considered to be the toughest of the flowering
trees.  Are known for their thorns, beautiful spring flowers and
showy fruit in summer and fall.  One drawback, it is subject to
fireblight.  Must be kept on the dry side to prevent rank,
succulent growth.  Thrives in adverse situations - urban cities,
along highways, and roadways and at the seacoast where salt spray
is a problem The English hawthorn does poorly in hot humid
areas.  The double flowers are red and grow in large clusters.
Produces little or no fruit at all.
\

\Crataegus oxycantha (C. laevigata)\
#fyellow Crataegus oxycantha (C. laevigata):#d
English hawthorn
Native to Europe and North Africa
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d MOUND

The hawthorn is considered to be the toughest of the flowering
trees.  Are known for their thorns, beautiful spring flowers and
showy fruit in summer and fall.  One drawback, it is subject to
fireblight.  Must be kept on the dry side to prevent rank,
succulent growth.  Thrives in adverse situations - urban cities,
along highways, and roadways and at the seacoast where salt spray
is a problem The English hawthorn does poorly in hot humid
areas.  A varied species, with single and double white, pink and
red flowers.  The following are best know varieties:
'Alba Plena' - double pure white flowers.  Fruits sparingly
'Autumn Glory' - single white flowers.  Large and long lasting
  fruits.  Fast growing tree.
'Crimson Cloud' - single bright red flowers with white centers.
  Fruit is bright red.  Very tough tree.
'Paul's Scarlet' - large clusters of double reddish flowers.  No
  fruits.
\

\Crataegus phaenopyrum\
#fyellow Crataegus phaenopyrum:#d
Washington thorn
(C. cordata)
Native to Southeastern United States
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

The hawthorn is considered to be the toughest of the flowering
trees.  Are known for their beautiful spring flowers and showy
fruit in summer and fall.  The Washington thorn is the least
susceptible to fireblight of all the hawthorns.  Must be kept on
the dry side to prevent rank, succulent growth.  Thrives in
adverse situations - urban cities, along highways, and roadways,
and at the seacoast where salt spray is a problem.  Long lived.
The small flowers are white and grow in clusters.  The fruit is
large and scarlet and very long lasting on the tree.  The fall
color orange and red.
\

\Crataegus punctuata 'Ohio Pioneer'\
#fyellow Crataegus punctuata 'Ohio Pioneer':#d
Potted hawthorn 'Ohio Pioneer'
Origin is the United States and Canada
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

This is a very hardy hawthorn, with attractive bark.  Like all
hawthorns it is known for its beautiful spring flowers and showy
fruit in summer and fall.  One drawback, it is subject to
fireblight.  Must be kept on the dry side to prevent rank,
succulent growth.  Thrives in adverse situations - urban cities,
along highways, and roadways and at the seacoast where salt spray
is a problem.  'Ohio Pioneer" is practically thornless, which
makes it a good specimen for the garden and as a street tree.
The flowers are reddish, with yellow as well as red fruit
following.
\

\Crataegus punctuata\
#fyellow Crataegus punctuata:#d
Potted hawthorn
Native to the United States and Canada
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

This is a very hardy hawthorn, with attractive bark.  Like all
hawthorns it is known for its beautiful spring flowers and showy
fruit in summer and fall.  One drawback, it is subject to
fireblight.  Must be kept on the dry side to prevent rank,
succulent growth.  Thrives in adverse situations - urban cities,
along highways, and roadways and at the seacoast where salt spray
is a problem The flowers are reddish, with yellow as well as red
fruit following.
\

\Crataegus viridis 'Winter King'\
#fyellow Crataegus viridis 'Winter King':#d
Winter king hawthorn
Native Southern United States
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

The hawthorn is considered to be the toughest of the flowering
trees.  Are known for their beautiful spring flowers and showy
fruit in summer and fall.  One drawback, it is subject to
fireblight.  Must be kept on the dry side to prevent rank,
succulent growth.  Thrives in adverse situations - urban cities,
along highways, and roadways and at the seacoast where salt spray
is a problem.  The flowers are white and grow in clusters.  The
red fruit is abundant and longlasting, well into the winter.  The
fall color is yellow.
\

\Crataegus x lavallei\
#fyellow Crataegus x lavallei:#d
Lavall hawthorn, Carriere hawthorn
Hybrid origin between C. crus-galli and C. pubescens
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

The hawthorn is considered to be the toughest of the flowering
trees.  Are known for their beautiful spring flowers and showy
fruit in summer and fall.  One drawback, it is subject to
fireblight.  Must be kept on the dry side to prevent rank,
succulent growth.  Thrives in adverse situations - urban cities,
along highways, and roadways and at the seacoast where salt spray
is a problem.  The large white flowers are abundant, produce a
lot of red fruit, which last well into the winter.  The fall
color is bronze red.
\

\Cupressocyparis leylandii\
#fyellow Cupressocyparis leylandii:#d
Leyland cypress
Hybrid between Chamascyparis nootkalensis and Cupressus nacrocaipa
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d COLUMNAR

A fast growing columnar tree for hedges and screen.  Growth rate
can be around 3-5 feet per year.  Tolerant of a wide variety of
soils and climates, drought, and strong winds.  The leaves are
gray-green.  The tree produces 5/8" cones in the fall.  Other
varieties are:
'Leighton Green' - grayish-green foliage
'Castevellan' - yellowish foliage
'Nylor's Blue' - soft bluish green and tolerates salt
\

\Cypressus forbesii\
#fyellow Cupressus forbesii:#d
Tecate cypress
Native to Southern California
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d MOUND

A low-branching tree with red bark and green foliage.  Drought
tolerant.  Must be kept on the dry side for wind strength,
because it may grow too fast for the root system to support, if
it gets too much water.
\

\Cupressus sempervirens\
#fyellow Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta':#d
Italian Cypress
Native to Southern Europe and Western Asia
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d NARROW UPRIGHT

Living poles, which are dominate living structures in any
landscape.  A tall 30-40 feet and 3-6 feet wide in tight vertical
column.  Tolerates a wide range of soils and drought, but needs
good drainage.  The horizontal branches have scale-like, dull
green leaves.  The cones are 1« inches in diameter and are
produced in the fall.  Other varieties are:
'Fastigiata' - Columnar Italian Cypress
'Glausa' - blue Italian Cypress
'Golden Pillar' - pyramidal form
'Swanes Golden' - narrowly columnar, golden yellow, new growth.
\

\Diospyros kaki\
#fyellow Diospyros kaki:#d
Kaki persimmon, Japanese persimmon, Oriental persimmon
Native to China and Korea
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 25 - 35
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A very functional tree.  Can be used as ornamental, food, shade
and south facing wall tree.  The kaki persimmon is pest free.
This tree needs consistency in any watering and fertilizer
program.  Depending on site, better to give a few summer deep
waterings and a light to no fertilizer right from the start.  The
young leaves are a soft, light green, gradually turning 6-7 inch
heavy-leather-like dark green in the summer.  The fruit is bright
orange and may stay on the tree well into early winter.  In the
winter, it looks like a Christmas tree without leaves.  The fruit
can be used dried or fresh and is very sweet.  Good fruiting
varieties are:
'Chocolate'
'Fuya'
'Hachiza'
'Gailey'
'Tancnashi'
\

\Diospyros virginiana\
#fyellow Diospyros virginiana:#d
American common persimmon, Common persimmon
Native to Eastern United States
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

Unlike its relative the Kaki persimmon, it doesn't have the
Christmas like show of fruit on bare limbs in the winter, but is
hardier.  The American persimmon can tolerate a wide range of
soils and climates.  The fruit becomes ripe after the first frost
in the fall.  The foliage is dense, with alternate leaves about
3-5 inches long.  Both sexes are required for fruit production.
The bark is deeply cut into uniform boxes.  Good fruiting
varieties are:
'Early Golden',
'Ruby', 'Miller'
\

\Elaeagnus angustifolia\
#fyellow Elaeagnus angustifolia:#d
Russian olive
Native to Europe and Western Asia
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d MOUND

Now here is a tree for those of you, that say, "I can't get
anything to grow." If you don't plant it in warm-winter and
cool-summer region (out of its character in these areas) it is
abuse tolerant.  Very adaptive in very cold or hot dry areas.
Used effectively as a screen or barrier (has some thorns).  The
small yellow flowers bloom in early June and are very fragrant.
Large quantities of small yellow berries follow, which are
readily eaten by birds and poultry in early winter.  Fruit will
be messy if planted along driveways or patios area.  There is
another great characteristic of this tree, it is an
actinorhizal.  An actinorhizal has the ability to fix nitrogen
into the soil, whereby proving nitrogen fertilizer for itself and
plants around it.
\

\Eucalyptus camaldulensis\
#fyellow Eucalyptus camaldulensis:#d
Red gum, Murray river red gum, Red river gum
(E. roshata)
Native to Australia
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

A widely planted tree, with excellent tolerance of heat, drought,
cold (12øF-15øF), wind, desert conditions, wet and alkaline
soils.  Used for highway, street, lawn and park trees.  Even
though the eucalyptus is drought tolerant it is such an effective
water pump (transpires up to 80 gallons per day), it should not
be planted near wells, springs or ponds, which might be
affected.  The leaves of the eucalyptus are toxic, which prevent
understory competition and there are few plants that will grow
effectively under or near them.  One shrub/vine that does well
under the eucalyptus is the honeysuckle (Lonicera species).  The
small summer yellow flowers are unimportant and are followed by
pea-sized seed capsules in long clusters.  The bark is tan and
mottled.  Easily grown from seed.
\

\Eucalyptus cinerea\
#fyellow Eucalyptus cinerea:#d
Florists' eucalyptus, Ash eucalyptus
Native to Australia
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

The juvenile leaves are gray-green roundish, 1-2 « inches long
and grow in pairs.  Florists use these young leaves alone or with
cut flowers.  This tree tends to grow twisted so corrective
pruning will help.  Tolerant of heat, drought, cold (14øF-17øF),
desert conditions, wind and alkaline soils.  Even though the
eucalyptus is drought tolerant, it is such an effective water
pump (transpires up to 80 gallons per day), it should not be
planted near, wells, springs or ponds, which might be affected.
Flowers in the winter and spring followed by small cone shaped
seed capsules.  Easily grown from seed.
\

\Eucalyptus cladocalyx\
#fyellow Eucalyptus cladocalyx:#d
Sugar gum
(E. coreynocalynx)
Native to Australia
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

A very good coastal tree, which is tolerant of poor soils, heat,
wind and drought.  It is hardy to 21øF.  Mainly grown for its
striking structure.  Flowers are insignificant, blooming in
summer, followed by 3/8 inch seed capsules.  Even though the
eucalyptus is drought tolerant, it is such an effective water
pump (transpires up to 80 gallons per day), it should not be
planted near wells, springs, or ponds which might be affected.
The leaves of the eucalyptus are toxic, which prevent understory
competition, and there are few plants that will grow effectively
under or near them.  One shrub/vine that does quite well under
the eucalyptus is the honeysuckle (Lonicera species).
\

\Eucalyptus ficifolia\
#fyellow Eucalyptus ficifolia:#d
Red-flowering gum, Flaming gum
Native to Australia
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

Not as graceful as other eucalyptus, but few are equal when in
bloom.  Spectacular 7-12 inch clusters of flowers with either
white, pink, salmon, orange or red.  Flowers bloom all year,
peaking late summer.  With its year round bloom, this eucalyptus
would be the perfect bee tree for those who produce honey near
the coast.  Seed capsules are 1 inch wide and look like acorns
with the tapered end cut off.  The leaves are dark and heavy,
much like that of the fig (Ficus species).  the foliage is so
thick, that branches are seldom seen.  the bark is red and
stringy to gray and fibrous.  Grows near the coast.  Easily grown
from seed.
\

\Eucalyptus polyanthemos\
#fyellow Eucalyptus polyanthemos:#d
Silver dollar gum, Red box, Australian becach
Native to Australia
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

A very tough eucalyptus for very tough situations.  Can tolerate
seashore conditions and hot desert conditions.  Hardy to 15øF.
Moderately drought tolerant, but does poorly in wet areas.  A
beautiful tree with oval or round gray 2-3 inch leaves.  The
flowers are a cream white in 1-2 inch clusters in spring to
summer.  The fruit that follows are « inch wide in clusters.  The
foliage makes excellent floral arrangements.  The leaves of the
eucalyptus are toxic which prevent understory competition, and
there are few plants that will grow effectively under or near
them.  One shrub/vine that does quite well under the eucalyptus
is the honeysuckle (Lonicera species).
\

\Eucalyptus robusta\
#fyellow Eucalyptus robusta:#d
Swamp mahogany
Native to Australia
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

This is not a good choice for small yard gardens, because it can
grow up to 80 feet tall and 40 feet or more wide.  Should be used
in golf courses, parks and campuses.  Used as timber in Australia
for general building purposes.  Moderately drought tolerant, and
is able to accept very moist conditions.  Tolerates saline soil
and strong winds.  the dark green leaves are 5-7 inches long, and
are the darkest of the eucalyptus species.  The pink and white
flowers are large and bloom all year, primarily in the winter.
The seed capsules are 3/4-1 inch in clusters.  the bark is rough,
dark red-brown and stringy.  Hardy to 11øF.
\

\Eucalyptus rudis\
#fyellow Eucalyptus rudis:#d
Desert gum, Swamp gum
Native to Australia
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

A tough tree on seacoast or in the desert.  Tolerates drought,
but does better when young with some summer deep watering.  Can
grow in any soil including saline.  Hardy to 12øF.  The leaves
are light gray, slender 4-6 long.  The flowers are white,
blooming in the summer and spring, followed by  inch seed
capsules in clusters.  The leaves of the eucalyptus are toxic
which prevents understory competition.  There are few plants that
will grow effectively under or near them.  One shrub/vine that
does quite well under the eucalyptus is the Honeysuckle (Lonicera
species).  Even though the eucalyptus is drought tolerant, it is
such an effective water pump (transpires up to 80 gallons per
day), it should not be planted near wells, springs, or ponds,
which might be affected.
\

\Eucalyptus viminalis\
#fyellow Eucalyptus viminalis:#d
White gum, Manna gum, Ribbon gum
Native to Australia
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 100 - 200+
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

The White Gum is one of the tallest of the eucalyptus (up to 300
feet).  A good choice for large spaces.  Tolerates most soils,
but prefers good soils.  Hardy to 15øF.  Drought tolerant, but
likes deep watering and produces a lot of litter.  The flowers
are creamy white, « inch wide and bloom all year.  The roundish
seed capsules are about  inch wide.  The trunk is off-white and
sheds.  The leaves of the eucalyptus are toxic, which prevents
understory competition.  There are few plants that will grow
effectively under or near them.  One shrub/vine that does quite
well under the eucalyptus is the honeysuckle (Lonicera species).
Even though the eucalyptus is drought tolerant, it is such an
effective water pump (transpires up to 80 gallons per day), it
should not be planted near wells, springs, or ponds, which might
be affected.
\



\Fagus sylvatica\
#fyellow Fagus sylvatica:#d
European beech
Native to Central and Southern Europe

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A beautiful tree known for its smooth gray bark and shiny dark
green foliage.  The nuts are edible and attract wildlife.
Excellent yellowish fall color.  Best to grow it in groves, with
branches allowed to touch the ground and give it plenty of room.
Does poorly under prolonged drought.
Other varities are:
'Albo variegata - variegated leaves
'Asplenifolia' - feathery foliage texture
'Atropunicea' - purplish leaves
'Cuprea' - light reddish - bronze leaves
'Riversii' - young reddish leaves, turning purple.
\

\Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula'\
#fyellow Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula':#d
Weeping European beech
Origin is Central and Southern Europe
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d WEEPING

A beautiful weeping tree known for its smooth gray bark and
shiny, dark green foliage.  The nuts are edible and attract
wildlife.  Excellent yellowish fall color.  Best to grow it in
groves, with weeping branches allowed to touch the ground.
\

\Franklinia alatamaha\
#fyellow Franklinia alatamaha:#d
Franklinia, Alatamaha
Native to Georgia (now extinct in the wild)
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

Known for its 3 inch wide flowers, with white and yellow center.
Blooms in late summer and early fall, and may coincide with its
scarlet fall color.  The bark is reddish brown.  The leaves are
4-6 inches long.  Needs well drained soil and ample water.  Can
be difficult to grow, but if successful, makes an excellent lawn
or patio tree.  Protect from wind and hot sun.
\

\Fraxinus excelsior\
#fyellow Fraxinus excelsior:#d
European ash
Native Europe and Asia Minor
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

The ash is tough, able to tolerate hot summers, cold winters, and
most soils.  Seeding can become a problem, since seeds terminate
easily.  Able to withstand some drought.  Fall color isn't great,
and leaves will drop while still green.  The dormant buds are
black.  The leaves are 10-12 inches long, divided into 7-12
leaflets, dark green above, and lighter underneath.
\

\Fraxinus ornus\
#fyellow Fraxinus ornus:#d
Flowering ash
Native to Southern Europe and Asia Minor
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

Unlike most ash trees, the flowering ash performs better in
colder regions.  Needs moderate watering.  The most striking
feature of this tree are the large quantities of fluffy 3-5 inch
long clusters of fragrant white to greenish white blossoms.  The
seeds hang on the tree until later winter.  The leaves are 8-12
inches long, divided into 7-12 leaflets, light green.
\

\Fraxinus oxycarpa\
#fyellow Fraxinus oxycarpa 'Flame':#d
Claret ash
Native to Southern Europe and Western Asia
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

Unlike most ash trees, this one is seedless, which means it
produces all staminate or male flowers.  A good yard tree.  The
leaves have a shiny and small-lacy look.  Average water needs.
The fall color is a deep-red.
\

\Fraxinus pennsylvanica\
#fyellow Fraxinus pennsylvanica:#d
Green ash, Red ash
Native to Eastern United States
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

An ash with small leaves and dense branch structure.  Tolerates,
drought, severe cold, and moist soils.  Does not do well in hot,
dry winds as leaves will burn.  The male and female flowers are
on separate trees.  A vigorous and easy to grow tree.  Other
varieties are:
'Fan West' - Seedless & olive green leaves, tolerates cold, hot
  desert sun and strong winds.
'Marshall' - Seedless & large shinny, dark green leaves.
'Summit' - Fast growing tree, seedless.
\

\Fraxinus velutina\
#fyellow Fraxinus velutina 'Modesto':#d
Modesto ash
Native to Arizona and New Mexico
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

A vigorous ash, which tolerates, hot dry conditions and cold.
Excellent street tree and shade tree.  The leaves are 3-4 inches
long, divided into 3-5 narrow leaflets, glossy light green.  Fall
color is yellow.  Other varieties are:
'Coriacia' - broader leaves
'Rio Grande' - large succulent leaves.  Drought tolerant.
  Resistant to wind burn.
\

\Ginko biloba 'Autumn Gold'\
#fyellow Ginko biloba 'Autumn Gold':#d
Golden ginko, Maidenhair tree 'Autumn Gold'
Origin is China (ancient species)
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

Another fantastic tree from China.  An excellent tree for the
city, as it will tolerate smoke and air pollution.  The leaves
are fan shaped, and turn brilliant gold-yellow in the fall and
drop suddenly.  It is pest-free and very adaptable, needing only
well drained soil.  Needs water when young, and becomes
moderately drought tolerant with age.  This ginko is a male or
seedless tree.  A picturesque tree with broad irregular growth
habit.  Resistant to oak root fungus.
\

\Ginko biloba 'Fairmount'\
#fyellow Ginko biloba 'Fairmount':#d
Fairmount ginko, Maidenhair tree 'Fairmount'
Origin is China (ancient species)
Fast growing tree (unusual for the species)

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

An excellent tree for the city, as it will tolerate smoke and air 
pollution.  The leaves are fan shaped, and turn brilliant gold-yellow in the 
fall and drop suddenly.  It is pest-free and very adaptable, needing only
well drained soil.  Needs water when young, and becomes moderately drought 
tolerant with age.  This ginko is a male or seedless tree.  A picturesque 
tree with broad irregular growth habit.  Resistant to oak root fungus.
\

\Ginko biloba\
#fyellow Ginko biloba:#d
Ginko, Maidenhair tree
Native to China (ancient tree)
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

Another fantastic tree from China.  An excellent tree for the
city, as it will tolerate smoke and air pollution.  The leaves
are fan shaped, and turn brilliant gold-yellow in the fall and
drop suddenly.  It is pest-free and very adaptable, needing only
well drained soil.  Needs water when young, and becomes
moderately drought tolerant with age.  The sexes are separate
with the male tree planted for ornamental purposes, as the female
produces a lot of smelly edible fruit.  The seeds are highly
valued in parts of China and Japan, where they are used as a
staple.  A picturesque tree with irregular growth habit.
Resistant to oak root fungus.
\

\Gleditsia triacanthos 'Imperial'\
#fyellow Gleditsia triacanthos 'Imperial':#d
Honey locust 'Imperial', Thornless common honeylocust 'Imperial'
Native to the Eastern and Central United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 25 - 35
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

The honey locust has a dense feathery fernlike appearance,
casting light shade (denser than other varieties), which make it
a suitable lawn tree.  Honeylocust is tolerant of many adverse
conditions, including air pollution, some drought, acid or
alkaline soils, and high winds.  Does better in areas where the
seasons are sharply defined.  A good desert tree.  The tree is
normally thorny, but thornless ornamental varieties have been
selected.  Pest free.  The long (12 inch) pods can be a problem
if not picked up.  The edible pods are broad with sweetish pulp
and roundish, hard seeds.  The pods can be used as either human
or animal food.  The leaves are divided into many «-1« inch long
leaflets.  Turns yellow in early fall.
\

\Gleditsia triacanthos 'Majestic'\
#fyellow Gleditsia triacanthos 'Majestic':#d
Honey locust 'Majestic', Thornless common honeylocust 'Majestic'
Native to the Eastern and Central United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

The honey locust has a compact feathery fernlike appearance,
casting light shade, which makes it a suitable lawn tree.
Honeylocust is tolerant of many adverse conditions, including air
pollution, some drought, acid or alkaline soils and high winds.
Does better in areas where the seasons are sharply defined.  A
good desert tree.  The tree is normally thorny, but thornless
ornamental varieties have been selected.  Pest free.  The long
(12 inch) pods can be a problem if not picked up.  The edible
pods are broad with sweetish pulp and roundish, hard seeds.  The
pods can be used as either human or animal food.  The dark green
leaves are divided into many «-1« inch long leaflets.  Turns
yellow in early fall.
\

\Gleditsia triacanthos 'Moraine'\
#fyellow Gleditsia triacanthos 'Moraine':#d
Honey locust 'Moraine', Thornless common honeylocust 'Moraine'
Native to the Eastern and Central United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d VASE

The honey locust has a feathery fernlike appearance, casting
light shade, which makes it a suitable lawn tree.  Honeylocust is
tolerant of many adverse conditions, including air pollution,
some drought, acid or alkaline soils and high winds.  Does better
in areas where the seasons are sharply defined.  A good desert
tree.  This tree needs staking, if a straight trunk is desired.
The tree is normally thorny, but thornless ornamental varieties
have been selected.  Pest free.  The long (12 inch) pods can be a
problem if not picked up.  The edible pods are broad with
sweetish pulp and roundish, hard seeds.  The pods can be used as
either human or animal food.  The leaves are divided into many
«-1« inch long leaflets.  Turns yellow in early fall.
\

\Gleditsia triacanthos 'Ruby Lace'\
#fyellow Gleditsia triacanthos 'Ruby Lace':#d
Honey locust 'Ruby Lace', Thornless common honeylocust 'Ruby Lace'
Native to the Eastern and Central United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 25 - 35
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

The honey locust has a feathery fernlike appearance, casting
light shade, which makes it a suitable lawn tree.  Honeylocust is
tolerant of many adverse conditions, including air pollution,
some drought, acid or alkaline soils and high winds.  Does better
in areas where the seasons are sharply defined.  A good desert
tree.  This tree needs staking, if a straight trunk is desired.
The tree is normally thorny, but thornless ornamental varieties
have been selected.  Pest free.  The long (12 inch) pods can be a
problem if not picked up.  The edible pods are broad with
sweetish pulp and roundish, hard seeds.  The pods can be used as
either human or animal food.  The leaves are divided into many
«-1« inch long leaflets.  Turns yellow in early fall.
\

\Gleditsia triacanthos 'Shademaster'\
#fyellow Gleditsia triacanthos 'Shademaster':#d
Honey locust 'Shademaster', Thornless common honeylocust 'Shademaster'
Native to the Eastern and Central United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

The honey locust has a feathery fernlike appearance, casting
light shade, which makes it a suitable lawn tree.  Honeylocust is
tolerant of many adverse conditions, including air pollution,
some drought, acid or alkaline soils and high winds.  Does better
in areas where the seasons are sharply defined.  A good desert
tree.  This tree needs staking, if a straight trunk is desired.
The tree is normally thorny, but thornless ornamental varieties
have been selected.  Pest free.  The long (12 inch) pods can be a
problem if not picked up.  The edible pods are broad with
sweetish pulp and roundish, hard seeds.  The pods can be used as
either human or animal food.  The dark green leaves are divided
into many «-1« inch long leaflets.  Turns yellow in early fall.
\

\Gleditsia triacanthos 'Skyline'\
#fyellow Gleditsia triacanthos 'Skyline':#d
Honey locust 'Skyline', Thornless common honeylocust 'Skyline'
Native to the Eastern and Central United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

The honey locust has a feathery fernlike appearance, casting
light shade, which makes it a suitable lawn tree.  Honeylocust is
tolerant of many adverse conditions, including air pollution,
some drought, acid or alkaline soils and high winds.  Does better
in areas where the seasons are sharply defined.  A good desert
tree.  This tree needs staking, if a straight trunk is desired.
The tree is normally thorny, but thornless ornamental varieties
have been selected.  Pest free.  The long (12 inch) pods can be a
problem if not picked up.  The edible pods are broad with
sweetish pulp and roundish, hard seeds.  The pods can be used as
either human or animal food.  The dark green leaves are divided
into many «-1« inch long leaflets.  Turns yellow in early fall.
\

\Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst'\
#fyellow Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst':#d
Honey locust 'Sunburst', Thornless common honeylocust 'Sunburst'
Native to the Eastern and Central United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

The honey locust has a feathery fernlike appearance, casting
light shade, which makes it a suitable lawn tree.  Honeylocust is
tolerant of many adverse conditions, including air pollution,
some drought, acid or alkaline soils and high winds.  Does better
in areas where the seasons are sharply defined.  A good desert
tree.  This tree needs staking, if a straight trunk is desired.
The tree is normally thorny, but thornless ornamental varieties
have been selected.  Pest free.  The long (12 inch) pods can be a
problem if not picked up.  The edible pods are broad with
sweetish pulp and roundish, hard seeds.  The pods can be used as
either human or animal food.  The leaves are divided into many
«-1« inch long leaflets.  The young foliage is yellow, turning
green with age.  Turns yellow in early fall.
\

\Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis\
#fyellow Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis:#d
Honey locust var. inermis, Thornless common honeylocust var. inermis
Native to the Eastern and Central United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

The honey locust has a feathery fernlike appearance, casting
light shade, which makes it a suitable lawn tree.  Honeylocust is
tolerant of many adverse conditions, including air pollution,
some drought, acid or alkaline soils and high winds.  Does better
in areas where the seasons are sharply defined.  A good desert
tree.  The tree is normally thorny, but thornless ornamental
varieties have been selected.  Pest free.  The long (12 inch)
pods can be a problem if not picked up.  The edible pods are
broad with sweetish pulp and roundish, hard seeds.  The pods can
be used as either human or animal food.  The leaves are divided
into many «-1« inch long leaflets.  Turns yellow in early fall.
\

\Grevillea robusta\
#fyellow Grevillea robusta:#d
Silk oak, Silky oak
Native to Australia
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

Not a true oak, but has the wood grain and color of oak and was
once used in cabinetmaking in Australia.  A tree that doesn't
like a lot of water and therefore a poor choice for a well
watered lawn.  Tolerates drought, poor and compact soils.  It
does poorly in strong windy areas, because wood is brittle and
breaks easily.  Drops leaves and litter throughout the year, and
can become a nuisance.  Hardy to 20øF.  The coarsely fernlike
leaves are golden green to dark green above, and gray to silvery
below.  A spectacular feature of this tree, is the large clusters
of orange-yellow flowers in early spring.  An excellent nurse
tree for slower growing long-lived trees.
\

\Gymnocladus dioica\
#fyellow Gymnocladus dioica:#d
Kentucky coffee tree
Native to Eastern United States
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

A picturesque winter tree, with odd patterned branches.  Does
better in good soils and regular watering.  When established,
will tolerate moderate drought, heat, cold, and poor soil.  Does
well in colder regions.  The leaves are 1«-3 feet long and
divided into many 1-2« inch long leaflets, that are pink in the
spring, turning dark green in the summer.  The small flowers are
followed by 8 inch, long flat, brown pods.  The seeds were used
as a coffee substitute by the early settlers.  Fall color is
yellow.
\

\Idesia polycarpa\
#fyellow Idesia polycarpa:#d
Idesia
Native to China and Japan
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

An ideal lawn and/or shade tree.  Gives any yard or garden an
exotic look, with it is large leaves and wide crown.  The male
and female yellow flowers are very fragrant, and may be on the
same tree or on separate trees, in the summer.  Bright orange-red
berries follow in large clusters and stay until the end of fall.
Grows easily from seed.
\

\Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens'\
#fyellow Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens':#d
'Nellie R. Stevens' holly
Hybrid between I. coinuta and I. aquiforium
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

A species noted for good evergreen foliage and small berries.
Prefers rich, acid and well drained soil.  The tree will tolerate
sun or shade.  Performs better in the sun.  Needs ample water and
it is better to provide a mulch rather than cultivating around
plant (shallow roots).  Attacked by two kinds of leaf miners,
which cause blotches.  Birds are attracted to the fruit.  The
'Nellie R.  Stevens' grows large, can be easily trained as a
tree.
\

\Ilex aquifolium\
#fyellow Ilex aquifolium:#d
English holly, Christmas holly
Native to Southern Europe and Northern Africa
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

A species noted for good evergreen foliage and small berries.
Prefers rich, acid and well drained soil.  The tree will tolerate
sun or shaded, but performs better in the sun.  Needs ample water
and it is better to provide a mulch rather than cultivating
around plant (shallow roots).  Attacked by two kinds of leaf
miners, which cause blotches on the leaves.  Birds are attracted
to the fruit.  This is a tree that is mainly used for Christmas
decorations.  The leaves are normally spiny, dark green, but
variegated forms have been introduced.  Berries range in color
from red to creamy white.  The following cultivators are the more
popular forms of I.  aquifolium:
'Angustifolia' - compact pyramidal form, small bright red berries
'Boulder Creed' - dark green heavy leaves, bright red berries
'Little Bull ' - compact form, male, good pollinizer
'Sparkler' - strong, upright grower, bares large bright red
  berries at an early age
'Silvery' - variegated silver leaves, red berries
'Lily Gold' - variegated gold leaves, red berries
'Pinto' - gold centered leaves, red berries
\

\Ilex cornuta\
#fyellow Ilex cornuta:#d
Chinese holly
Native to Southern Europe and Northern Africa
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

A species noted for good evergreen foliage and small berries.
Prefers rich, acid and well drained soil.  The tree will tolerate
sun or shaded, but performs better in the sun.  Needs ample water
and it is better to provide a mulch rather than cultivating
around plant (shallow roots).  Attacked by two kinds of leaf
miners, which cause blotches on the leaves.  Birds are attracted
to the fruit.  The leaves are normally spiny, dark green.  Very
large red berries.  Leaf shape, leaf texture and fruit vary
within the species.
\

\Ilex decidua\
#fyellow Ilex decidua:#d
Possum haw holly
Native to Central and Southeastern United States
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

A species noted for good foliage and small berries.  Prefers
rich, acid and well drained soil.  The tree will tolerate sun or
shaded, but performs better in the sun.  Needs ample water and it
is better to provide a mulch rather than cultivating around
plant (shallow roots).  Attacked by two kinds of leaf miners,
which cause blotches on the leaves.  Birds are attracted to the
fruit.  The leaves dark green.  The red berries last well into
the winter.
\

\Ilex latifolia\
#fyellow Ilex latifolia:#d
Luster leaf holly
Native to China and Japan
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

The largest growing holly noted for good evergreen foliage and
small berries.  Prefers rich, acid and well drained soil.  The
tree will tolerate sun or shaded, but performs better in the sun
(protected in hot regions).  Needs ample water and it is better
to provide a mulch rather than cultivating around plant (shallow
roots).  Attacked by two kinds of leaf miners, which cause
blotches on the leaves.  Birds are attracted to the fruit.  The
large leaves (6-8 inches long) are dark green, leathery and small
toothed.  Very large dull red berries, in huge quantities.
\

\Ilex opaca\
#fyellow Ilex opaca:#d
American holly
Native to Eastern United States
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

A cold hardy species noted for good evergreen foliage and small
berries.  Prefers rich, acid and well drained soil and protection
from strong winds.  The tree will tolerate sun or shaded, but
performs better in the sun.  Needs ample water and it is better
to provide a mulch rather than cultivating around plant (shallow
roots).  Attacked by two kinds of leaf miners, which cause
blotches on the leaves.  Birds are attracted to the fruit.  The
leaves are normally spiny, dark green.  Berries range in color
from red, orange to yellow.  The following cultivators are the
more popular forms of I.  opaca:
'Angelica, 'Arlene Leach', 'Betty Pride', 'Briliantissima',
'Carnival', 'Cumberland', 'East Palatka', 'Howard', 'Manig',
'Mary Holman', 'Mrs Sarver', 'Old Heavy Berry', 'Rosalind
Sarver', 'Red Flush' and 'Valentine'.
\

\Ilex pedunculosa\
#fyellow Ilex pedunculosa:#d
Longstalk holly
Native to China and Japan
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

A cold hardy species noted for good evergreen foliage and small
berries.  Prefers rich, acid and well drained soil and protection
from strong winds.  The tree will tolerate sun or shaded, but
performs better in the sun.  Needs ample water and it is better
to provide a mulch rather than cultivating around plant (shallow
roots).  Attacked by two kinds of leaf miners, which cause
blotches on the leaves.  Birds are attracted to the fruit.  The
leaves are spineless, dark green.  Berries are bright red.

\

\Ilex vomitoria\
#fyellow Ilex vomitoria:#d
Yaupon
Native to Southeastern United States
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

A cold hardy species noted for good evergreen foliage and small
berries.  Needs well drained soil and protection from strong
winds.  The tree will tolerate alkaline soils, sun or shaded, but
performs better in the sun.  Needs ample water and it is better
to provide a mulch rather than cultivating around plant (shallow
roots).  Attacked by two kinds of leaf miners, which cause
blotches on the leaves.  Birds are attracted to the fruit.  The 1
inch leaves are dark green.  The small berries are scarlet and
are produced in large quantities, without a pollinizer.
\

\Ilex x altaclarensis\
#fyellow Ilex x altaclarensis:#d
'Wilsonii' holly
Hybrid between I. aquifolium and I. perado
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

A cold hardy species noted for good evergreen foliage and small
berries.  Needs well drained soil and protection from strong
winds.  The tree will tolerate alkaline soils, sun or shaded, but
performs better in the sun.  Needs ample water and it is better
to provide a mulch rather than cultivating around plant (shallow
roots).  Attacked by two kinds of leaf miners, which cause
blotches on the leaves.  Birds are attracted to the fruit.  The
large broad leaves are dark green.  The berries are bright red.
\

\Juniperus virginiana\
#fyellow Juniperus virginiana:#d
Eastern red cedar
Native to Eastern United States
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

A slow growing tree, but very adaptable to climate and soils.
Perfers summer watering, but does poorly in hot dry winds (high
desert regions).  The foliage is dark green, but varieties have
been developed with gray to purplish colors.  Fall color is red
to pinkish.  Easily grown from seed, but very variable in form
and growth habit.  Excellent as hedge, buffer or screen, and
windbreak.  A very under utilized tree.
\

\Koelreuteria paniculata\
#fyellow Koelreuteria paniculata:#d
Goldenrain tree, Varnish tree
Native to China, Japan and Korea

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 25 - 35
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

When in hot dry desert regions, its refreshing to see the color
#fgreen 'Green'#d.  The Goldenrain tree provides this characteristic and
more.  It is able to withstand, hot winds, drought, cold, heat
and alkaline soil.  Because of its deep top root, it makes a fine
street or lawn tree.  The leaves are green and 15 inches long
with 9-17 toothed leaflets, 1-3 inches long.  The yellow flower
clusters bloom in the spring or summer and develop into brown
paper like husks that hang late into the fall.
\

\Lagerstroemia indica
#fyellow Lagerstroemia indica:#d
Crape myrtle
Native to China
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

An excellent summer bloomer, providing varities with pink, red,
lavender or whiter flowers.  Able to withstand high heat and
drought.  Does poorly in cool or humid summer regions, where it
may develop mildew problems.  The tree is attractive in the
winter, with its peeling reddish brown bark.  The leaves are
light green tinged with reddish brown.  The excellent fall
color is yellow to red.
\

\Larix decidua\
#fyellow Larix decidua:#d
European larch
Native to Europe
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d NARROW PYRAMIDAL

A strange conifer species, which loses its needles in the fall.
Provides excellent spring and orange fall color.  Prefers well
drained soils with regular watering.  Does poorly in dry soils
and where winters are warm.  The summer color is green, with 1-1«
inch woody cones.  The variety 'Pendula' has weeping like
branches.  The larch attracts birds.
\

\Larix leptolepis\
#fyellow Larix leptolepis:#d
Japanese larch
Native to Japan
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d NARROW PYRAMIDAL

A strange conifer species, which loses its needles in the fall.
Provides excellent spring and orange fall color.  The Japanese
larch is hardier and less suseptable to the larch canker, than
other larch species.  Prefers well drained soils with regular
watering.  Does poorly in dry soils and where winters are warm.
The summer color is green, with 1«-2 inch woody cones.  The
variety 'Pendula' has weeping like branches.  The larch attracts
birds.
\

\Larix occidentalis\
#fyellow Larix occidentalis:#d
Tamerack, Western larch
Native to Cascades of Oregon and Washington, Eastern Oregon and
  Northern Rocky Mountains.
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d NARROW PYRAMIDAL

A strange conifer species, which loses its needles in the fall.
Provides excellent spring and orange fall color.  Prefers well
drained soils with regular watering.  Does poorly in dry soils
and where winters are warm.  The summer color is green, with 1-1«
inch woody cones.  The variety 'Pendula' has weeping like
branches.  The larch attracts birds.
\

\Laurus nobilis\
#fyellow Laurus nobilis:#d
Sweet bay, Laurel bay, Grecian laurel
Origin uncertain, possibly Italy and/or Greece
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 25 - 35
#flightgreen FORM:#d MOUND

A beautiful evergreen tree, that takes shearing and
container growing very well.  May be grown indoors for long
periods of time.  Valued for its aromatic dark green leaves,
which can be used as a seasoning. The small white flowers are
insignificant and are followed by dark berries.  The berries
are readily eaten by birds.  The Sweet bay tolerates urban
conditions, drought and many soil types.  Needs a well drained
soil.
\

\Ligustrum lucidum\
#fyellow Ligustrum lucidum:#d
Glossy privet
Native to China, Korea and Japan
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

An evergreen tree known for its glossy dark to medium green
leaves and clusters of white fragrant flowers.  Takes shearing
well and the roots do well in tight, restricted space.  Makes an
excellent street or lawn tree.  The flowers are born in the
summer, followed by a large quantity of black berries.  Tolerates
salt winds, many soil types and moderate drought.  Can be planted
7-10 feet apart for a tall screen.
\

\Liquidambar styraciflua\
#fyellow Liquidambar styraciflua:#d
Liquidambar, Sweet gum
Native to Eastern United States
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

A tree mainly grown for its exceedingly beautiful fall color.
The Liquidambar will grow on a variety of soils, but prefers clay
soils.  Tolerates damp soils and is resistant to oak root
fungus.  The fall colors are purple, yellow and/or red.  The
leaves are star shaped with 5-7 lobes, about 3-8 inches wide.
Interesting branch pattern in the winter with furrowed bark and
corky ridges on the branches.  The fruit ripen in the fall and
hang on throughout the fall and early winter.  Other varieties
worth considering:
'Burgundy' - fall color is deep purple and red and long lasting.
'Festival' - fall color is pink and orange.  Grow narrow-upright.
'Palo Ato' - fall color is orange red.
\

\Liriodendron tulipifera\
#fyellow Liriodendron tulipifera:#d
Tulip tree, Yellow poplar, Tulip poplar
Native to Eastern United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

Looks like a very clean formal sycamore from the distance.  Its
main characteristic lies in its yellow green leaves, 6 inches
long and wide.  The large tulip shaped flowers are green yellow
and orange at the bottom.  Flowers form in the spring.  Does
poorly in drought situation and alkaline soils.  Needs plenty of
room to grow.  Makes a good large lawn, shades or street tree.
The roots can be invasive making it difficult to garden under.
The fall color is yellow.  Other varieties are:
'Arnold' - narrow upright and can be planted closer together,
  bloom earlier
'Fastigiata' - narrow upright and can be planted closer together.


\Magnolia acuminata\
#fyellow Magnolia acuminata:#d
Cucumber tree
Native to Eastern United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

One of the hardiest of the magnolias, it is able to withstand
very cold regions.  Needs plenty of room to grow.  Does poorly in
hot, dry, windy areas.  The small greenish yellow flowers appear
after leaves in the late spring or early summer.  The flowers are
not too showy.  Begins blooming at about 12 years.  Attractive
reddish seed capsules with red seeds.  Can be used as a shade or
lawn tree.
\

\Magnolia soulangiana\
#fyellow Magnolia soulangiana:#d
Saucer magnolia, Tulip tree
Native to Southeastern United States
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 25 - 35
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

The most widely planted magnolia in the United States.  Blooms at
a much younger age than other magnolias.  Cold hardy.  Does
poorly in hot dry, windy areas.  The 6 inch wide flowers are
white, pink, or purplish red, blooming before leaves appear.
Begins blooming at 3 years.  Makes an excellent lawn tree.  Other
varieties are:
'Alba' - flowers are purplish - upright growth
'Alexandrina' - flowers are purplish pink and white inside
'Brozzonii' - very large (8 inches wide) white flowers
'Grace McDade' - very large (10 inches wide) white and pink
  flowers
'Lennel' - large purple flowers with white on the inside
'Purpliana' - flowers are reddish purple
\

\Magnolia stellata\
#fyellow Magnolia stellata:#d
Star magnolia
Native to Japan
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 25 - 35
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A magnolia with beautiful white fragrant flowers.  The tree is
very hardy, but flowers can be damaged by frost in the colder
regions.  Does poorly in hot, dry, windy areas.  The white
flowers appears in late winter and early spring.  Begins blooming
at 3 years.
\

\Malus 'Red Jade'\
#fyellow Malus 'Red Jade':#d
Red jade crabapple
Hybrid from undetermined origin
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d WEEPING

The crabapple is the hardiest and most widely adapted of the
flowering trees.  It requires winter chilling and performs poorly
in mild winter regions of the South and Southern California.
Tolerates heat and wet soils.  Diseases and pest aren't a
problem, but fireblight can be, but usually is not.  The flowers
are white and bloom in early spring.  The fruit is bright red and
stays on tree late into fall.  Fruit can be used to make jams and
jelly.  The leaves are a dark green.  Can be used as a lawn tree
or along driveways and walkways.  Can be espaliered.
\

\Malus 'Var Eseltine'\
#fyellow Malus 'Var Eseltine':#d
'Var Eseltine' crabapple
Cultivar of Malus specabilis
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d VASE

The crabapple is the hardiest and most widely adapted of the
flowering trees.  It requires winter chilling and performs poorly
in mild winter regions of the South and Southern California.
Tolerates heat and wet soils.  Disease and pests are not a
problem.  Susceptible to fireblight, but usually is not.  The
flowers are born in clusters, starting out red, turning pink, and
changing to white when fully opened in the spring.  The fruit is
yellow and inedible.  The leaves are dark green.  Can be used as
a lawn tree or along driveways and walkways.  Can be espaliered.
\

\Malus bacatta\
#fyellow Malus bacatta:#d
Siberian crab
Native to Manchuria and China
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d VASE

The crabapple is the hardiest and most widely adapted of the
flowering trees.  It requires winter chilling and performs poorly
in mild winter regions of the South and Southern California.
Tolerates heat and wet soils.  Disease and pests are not a
problem.  susceptable to fireblight, but usually is not.  The
fragrant flowers are white and bloom in early spring.  The small
fruit is yellow and red.  The fruit can be made into jam and
jellies.  The leaves are dark green.  Can be used as a lawn tree
or along driveways and walkways.  Can be espaliered.
\

\Malus floribunda\
#fyellow Malus floribunda:#d
Japanese flowering crabapple
Native to Japan
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

The crabapple is the hardiest and most widely adapted of the
flowering trees.  It requires winter chilling and performs poorly
in mild winter regions of the South and Southern California.
Tolerates heat and wet soils.  Disease and pests are not a
problem.  Susceptible to fireblight, but usually is not.  The
flowers are red and pink when buds turning white when fully
opened and bloom in spring.  The small fruit is yellow and red.
The fruit can be made into jam and jellies.  The leaves are dark
green and give a fine textured appearance.  Can be used as a lawn
tree or along driveways and walkways.  Can be espaliered.
\

\Malus zumi var. calocarpa\
#fyellow Malus zumi var. calocarpa:#d
Siberian crab
A cross between M. baccata and M. seiboldii
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d WEEPING

The crabapple is the hardiest and most widely adapted of the
flowering trees.  It requires winter chilling and performs poorly
in mild winter regions of the South and Southern California.
Tolerates heat and wet soils.  Disease and pests are not a
problem.  susceptible to fireblight, but usually is not.  The
fragrant flowers are pink in bud, turning white when fully opened
and bloom in late spring.  The small fruit is bright red, staying
on into the winter.  The fruit can be made into jam and jellies.
The large leaves are dark green.  Can be used as a lawn tree or
along driveways and walkways.  Can be espaliered.
\

\Melia azedarach 'Umbraculifera'\
#fyellow Melia azedarach 'Umbraculifera':#d
Texas umbrella tree
Origin is China
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d UMBRELLA

A common tree in desert regions.  Tolerates drought, heat and
alkaline soils.  Will sucker, and can be a problem.  The lilac
like purple fragrant flowers bloom in spring and early summer.
Fruit that follow are « inch hard berries.  The fruit is
poisonous, but readily eaten by birds.  A tree, which should be
used when others won't grow.
\

\Melia azedarach\
#fyellow Melia azedarach:#d
China berry
Native to Asia
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d UMBRELLA

A good tree for desert regions.  Tolerates drought, heat and
alkaline soils.  Will sucker, and can be a problem.  The lilac
like purple fragrant flowers bloom in spring and early summer.
Fruit that follow are « inch hard berries.  The fruit is
poisonous, but readily eaten by birds.  A tree, which should be
used when others wont grow.
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\Metasequoia glyptostroboides\
#fyellow Metasequoia glyptostroboides:#d
Dawn redwood
Native to China
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

An awesome prehistoric tree, which was thought to be extinct
until 1945.  Discovered in 1945 in a small location near the
Szechuan-Hupeh border in China.  A tree with this much interest
should be planted for its historic value alone.  It performs well
in moist soils, which would make it an excellent choice for large
lawns or gardens.  A fantastic grove tree.  Pest free.  Similar
to the coast redwood, except it is deciduous and needles are very
soft and light green.  This is a very fast growing tree, which
has been known to grow 50 feet in 15 years from seed.  Grows
easily from seed and varies greatly in shape and vigor.  Also
softwood and hardwood cuttings root easily.  More work needs to
be done with this tree, to produce clones for timber and
gardens.  Highly recommended.
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\Nyssa sylvatica\
#fyellow Nyssa sylvatica:#d
Sour gum, Black tupelo, Black gum pippridge
Native to Eastern United States
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

A rugged looking tree as it ages.  An ideal choice for a lawn
tree, with excellent fall color.  The spring red buds look
interesting against evergreen trees.  Has a very interesting
winter look of bare branches.  Tolerates wet soils, occasional
drought and poor drainage.  The 2-5 inch leaves are a glossy
green.  The fruit is bluish black, olive shaped and attractive to
birds.  Fall color is coppery-red.
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\Olea europaea\
#fyellow Olea europaea:#d
Olive
Native to Asia Minor
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

The olive is a regional trademark in California and Southern
Arizona.  Originally introduced for its oil properties, the tree
has become known as a beautiful ornamental.  Thrives in areas
with hot, dry summers.  Tolerates many soils and drought.  The
leaves are 1-2 inches long, are light green above and silvery
below.  Small flowers are followed by olives, which mature in the
late fall.  The fruit is edible if they are leached.  Easy to
transplant when young or old.  Excellent street, garden, patio
and screen tree.
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\Ostrya virginiana\
#fyellow Ostrya virginiana:#d
Hop-hoinbeam, American hop-hoinbeam
Native to the Eastern half of the United States
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 25 - 35
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A small garden or patio tree, which is basically pest free.
Would be more widely planted if faster growing types were
selected.  Tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates.  The
leaves are light green, turning reddish in the fall.  Clusters of
yellowish bladderlike fruits hang on the tree throughout the
summer.  The bark is attractive, with frayed-plated strips.
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\Oxydendrum aboreum\
#fyellow Oxydendrum aboreum:#d
Sourwood
Native to Eastern United States
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

A beautiful tree for all seasons.  The peach like leaves are
copper tinted in early spring, bright green in summer and orange
and red in the fall.  The flowers are white bell shaped, hanging
in 10 inch clusters in late summer.  The greenish seed capsules
look like fingers, reaching out from the tips of branches, and
may hang on until the end of winter.  Requires acid soil and no
understory competition.  Provides good shade, and would do well
near a patio.

\Paulownia tomentosa\
#fyellow Paulownia tomentosa:#d
Empress tree
Native to China
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A spectacular tree with tropical like leaves and violet colored,
fragrant flowers.  Does well in urban conditions, but does not
tolerate hot, dry conditions.  Needs summer irrigation for best
performance.  Can be pruned back, to produce larger leaves, but
flower production will be significantly reduced.  Will not flower
in very cold or mild region.  The shade is dense, making
cultivation under it nearly impossible.  The leaves are 6-12
inches long, 5-8 inches wide and light green.  Flower buds form
in fall and open up the following spring.  The flowers are 2
inches long.
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\Phellodendron amurense\
#fyellow Phellodendron amurense:#d
Amur Oak, Amur Corktree
Native to China
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

A tree that provides light shade.  Pest-free and tolerant of both
air pollution and drought.  It has a rigorous root system, and
should not be used along streets or in lawns.  The huge branches
grow in an open pattern allowing electric lines to go through the
branching system with minimal pruning.  The sexes are separate.
The female trees have white flowers in early summer producing 1«
inch black berries in the fall.  The corklike bark has an unusual
texture that is gray-black in color.  Should be used in parks and
other large open areas.
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\Picea abies\
#fyellow Picea abies:#d
Norway spruce
Native to Northern Europe
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 100 - 200+
#flightgreen FORM:#d COLUMNAR

The most frequently planted and adapted spruce in the United
States.  The Norway spruce prefers areas that are cool and
moist.  Does very poorly in hot, dry sites.  Give this tree
space, as it can attain 100 feet or more.  A good characteristic
of this spruce is its ability to retain its lower branches as it
ages.  Can be used as a quick growing filler, screen and buffer.
Birds are attracted to this spruce.
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\Picea glauca\
#fyellow Picea glauca:#d
White spruce
Native to Canada And Northern United States
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d NARROW PYRAMIDAL

Spruce are large cone-bearing conifers, which take pyramidal
form.  The White spruce is the more hary of the spruce.  It
tolerates extreme cold and heat.  The needles are silver green
with branches slightly weeping.  The cones are 2 inches long.
Birds are attracted to spruce.
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\Picea omorika\
#fyellow Picea omorika:#d
Serbian spruce
Native to Southern Europe
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d COLUMNAR

Serbian spruce is a large cone-bearing tree, with a slight
weeping affect.  Takes less ground space than other spruce
species because of its narrow growth habit.  Retains its lower
branches well into its lifetime.  May be used in small areas,
where other spruce would be too big.  The needles are glossy
green with white on the under surface.  They are 2-2« inches
long.  Does not tolerate hot, dry conditions.
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\Picea pungens\
#fyellow Picea pungens:#d
Colorado spruce
Native to the Rocky Mountain area
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d NARROW PYRAMIDAL

A widely planted spruce across the country.  It tends to lose
its lower branches with age (about 20 years).  A vigorous and
hardy spruce.  It may be overplanted in some areas, which give
rise to the spruce gall aphid pest.  The sharp stiff needles
are green to bluish green.  The cones are 3-4 inches long.  The
following are popular varieties:

'Argentea' - Silver Colorado spruce
'Caerulea' - Bluish white color
'Glauca' - Colorado blue spruce
'Koster' - Koster blue spruce - deep blue color
'Pendens' - Koster weeping blue spruce
'Thomsen' - pale blue color, vigorous
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\Picea sitchensis\
#fyellow Picea sitchensis:#d
Sitka spruce
Native to Alaska to California
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 100 - 200+
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

Even though this tall spruce is used as timber in the Pacific
Northwest, it is a very ornamental tree.  It is limited to cool,
moist areas, with humid climate.  Does poorly in Eastern United
States.  The sharp narrow needles are bright greenish-silver, and
cones are 3-4 inches long.  Birds are attracted to this tree.
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\Pinus aristata\
#fyellow Pinus aristata:#d
Brislecone pine
Native to the mountains of Colorado and California
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d MOUND

Some bristle cone pines are known to be approaching 5000 years
old.  Very hardy, able to grow on dry, exposed sites.  May
average 3-4 inches growth annually.  Excellent for rock gardens.
The 5 sheath needles are 1« inches long, dark green and white
underneath.  The cones are 2-4 inches long.
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\Pinus attenuata\
#fyellow Pinus attenuata:#d
Knobcone pine
Native to Oregon, California South to Baja
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A rapid-growing hardy pine.  Tolerates drought and
poor soils.  The 3 sheath needles are 4-5 inches long,
yellowish green.  The cones are 6 inches long, and can stay on
the tree for years.
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\Pinus balfouriana\
#fyellow Pinus balfouriana:#d
Foxtail pine
Native to California Mountains and Southern Sierras
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

Hardy and can grow on dry and exposed sites.  A good choice for
containers or rock gardens.  The 5 sheath needles are 1«-2 inches
long, glossy green.  The cones are narrow, 5 inches long.
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\Pinus banksiana\
#fyellow Pinus banksiana:#d
Jack pine
Native to the Northeastern United States
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

Very hardy pine.  Does well in areas with long summer days.  Hard
to find in nurseries.  The 2 sheath needles are 1 inch long,
green.  The cones are 2 inches long and may stay on the tree for
15 years.  Needles turn yellowish in the winter.
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\Pinus brutia\
#fyellow Pinus brutia:#d
Calabrian pine
Native to Eastern Mediterranean
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

A rapid growing pine.  Tolerates heat, drought, wind and
many soils.  Will not tolerate temperatures below 0øF.  A good
candidate for a commercial Christmas tree.  The 2 sheath needles
are 6« inches long and dark green.  The oblong cones are 3 inches
long.
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\Pinus bungeana\
#fyellow Pinus bungeana:#d
Lacebark pine
Native to Northwest China
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d MOUND

A beautiful tree valued for its bark, which flakes off in
irregular plates, exposing white, inner bark.  Tolerant of
extreme cold and heat.  The 3 sheath needles are 3 inches long
and bright green.  Needles may stay on the tree for 5 or more
years.  The round cones are 2« inches long.
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\Pinus canariensis\
#fyellow Pinus canariensis:#d
Canary island pine
Native to Canary Island
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

A very adaptable pine for milder climates.  Tolerates extreme
urban conditions of dust and air pollution.  Drought tolerant,
but needs periodic watering in desert areas.  Pest-free.  Prefers
loose or sandy soils.  The 3 sheath needles are 9-12 inches long,
dark green.  The cones are 4-8 inches long.  A possible timber
tree for dry arid areas Southwest United States.
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\Pinus caribaea\
#fyellow Pinus caribaea:#d
Slash pine
Native to Southeastern United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

Mainly used for timber and for producing turpentine.  Makes a
good ornamental in large areas such as parks and golf courses.
The 3 sheath needles are 8-12 inches long, dark green.  The cones
are 4-5 inches long.
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\Pinus cembra\
#fyellow Pinus cembra:#d
Swiss stone pine
Native to the Alps of Europe
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

Unfortunately this beautiful pyramidal tree is extremely slow
growing.  Extremely cold hardy.  Resistant to white pine blister
rust.  The seeds are edible.  The 5 sheath needles are 3-5 inches
long, dark green.  The cones are 3 « inches long oval.
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\Pinus cembroides\
#fyellow Pinus cembroides:#d
Mexican pinon pine
Native to California, Arizona and Mexico
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

The largest and most tree-like of pinons.  The seeds are edible
and sold commercially.  Cold and drought tolerant, it does well
in desert soils.  The 3 sheth needles are 1-2 inches, dark
green.  The round cones are 1-2 inches.
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\Pinus contorta var. latifolia\
#fyellow Pinus contorta var. latifolia:#d
Lodgepole pine
Native to Eastern Oregon, Mountains of Washington and Rocky
  Mountains
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

A widely adaptable pine, except in areas of drought and low
humidity (desert regions).  Perfect for a large rock garden.  The
2 sheath needles are 2-3 inches long, light green.  The cones are
1« inches long and stay on the tree for many years.
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\Pinus contorta\
#fyellow Pinus contorta:#d
Beach pine, Shore pine
Native to Central California to Alaska
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 25 - 35
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

A pine which can grow under many different soil and climatic
conditions on the West Coast of the United States.  Isn't at its
best in hot, dry areas.  Does well in containers.  A good pine
for small gardens.  The 2 sheath needles are 2 inches long, light
green.  The cones are 1-2 inches long.
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\Pinus coulteri\
#fyellow Pinus coulteri:#d
Coulter pine
Native to California
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A very adaptable pine, which tolerates heat, wind, drought and
high desert conditions.  Well suited for regional parks,
campgrounds and reforestation.  the large 10-15 inch long cones
produce edible seeds.  Cones may stay on the tree for 3-4 years.
Cones can be dangerous, so trees should be planted away from
traffic.  The 3 sheath needles are 5-10 inches long, blue-green.
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\Pinus densiflora\
#fyellow Pinus densiflora:#d
Japanese red pine
Native to Japan
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A cold hardy (-20øF) rapidly growing pine.  Usually forms 2 or
more trunks.  Will not tolerate hot, dry or prolonged cold
winds.  The reddish-orange bark is attractive.  The 2 sheath
needles are 3-5 inches long, bluish-green.  The cones are 2
inches long.
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\Pinus densifloria 'Umbraculifera'\
#fyellow Pinus densifloria 'Umbraculifera':#d
Tanyosho pine
Native to Japan
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

A cold hardy (-20øF) pine.  Usually forms a multitrunk
and grows wider than its height.  Will not tolerate hot, dry or prolonged
cold winds.  The reddish-orange bark is attractive.  The 2 sheath
needles are 3-5 inches long, bluish-green.  The cones are 2
inches long.
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\Pinus edulis\
#fyellow Pinus edulis:#d
Pinon nut pine
Native to Western United States
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

A small slow growing pine, which can be used in containers or
rock gardens.  The seeds are edible.  Tolerates coastal, dry and
hot areas.  Drought tolerant.  The 2 sheath needles are 1« inches
long, dark green.  The cones are 2 inches, roundish.
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\Pinus eldarica\
#fyellow Pinus eldarica:#d
Afghan pine
Native to Southwest Asia
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

Possible one of the best desert pines the Agfhan pine will
tolerate hot dry winds and alkaline soils.  The 2 sheath needles
are 5-6 « inches long, dark green.  The cones are 3 inches long.
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\Pinus elliotti\
#fyellow Pinus elliotti:#d
Slash pine
Native to Southeastern United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

A beautiful pine with a nice branching habit.  Tolerates sandy
soils and wet sites, with periodic waterings in hot,
dry areas.  The 2 sheath needles are 5-10 inches long, dark
green.  The cones are 4-6 inches long.
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\Pinus flexilis\
#fyellow Pinus flexilis:#d
Limber pine, Rocky mountain white pine
Native to Western United States
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 25 - 35
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A slow growing pine suitable for container planting or
rock garden.  Drought tolerant.  Grows well on dry, hot, rock
slopes.  The 5 sheath needles are 3 inches long, dark green.  The
cones are 5 inches long.
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\Pinus galbra\
#fyellow Pinus galbra:#d
Spruce pine
Native to Southeastern United States
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d MOUND

A riparian species in its native habitat.  Can take periods of
flooding and damp soil.  Will not tolerate long periods of
drought.  The 2 sheath needles are « -1 inches long, green.  The
cones are 1 « - 3 inches long.
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\Pinus halepensis\
#fyellow Pinus halepensis:#d
Aleppo pine
Native to Mediterranean area
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

One of the most versatile and adaptable of the pines.  Will grow
in coastal areas with salt wind to low deserts with heat.
Tolerates poor and alkali soils, drought and wind.  Excellent
pine.  Can be used for commercial Christmas trees.  The 2 sheath
needles are 3-4 inches long, light green.  The oval cones are 2-3
inches long.
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\Pinus jeffreyi\
#fyellow Pinus jeffreyi:#d
Jeffrey pine
Native to California and Oregon
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 100 - 200+
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

A picturesque forest tree.  Does better in high altitude areas.
Drought resistant.  The 3 bluish green sheath needles are 5-7
inches long.  The oval cones are 7-12 inches long.
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\Pinus koraiensis\
#fyellow Pinus koraiensis:#d
Korean pine
Native to Japan
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

This slow growing pine is ideal for small gardens.  The 5 sheath
needles are 4 inches long.  The cones are 4-6 inches long with
seeds are edible.
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\Pinus lambertiana\
#fyellow Pinus lambertiana:#d
Sugar pine
Native to Oregon down through Baja California
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 100 - 200+
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

The worlds tallest pine.  This is not a tree for the small
garden.  The pine becomes more beautiful as it ages.  Hardy, but
susceptible to white pine blister rust.  Safe from rust if no
currants or gooseberry bushes (hosts of blister rust) are growing
nearby.  The 5 sheath needles are 3-4 inches long, dark bluish
green with silvery lines.  The cones are 10-20 inches long,
cylindrical.
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\Pinus monophylla\
#fyellow Pinus monophylla:#d
Singleleaf pinon pine
Native to Southeastern California, South to Baja California, east
  to Utah and Arizona
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d MOUND

A very slow-growing pinon pine, which makes it a good choice for
container or rock gardening.  The cones contain edible seeds.
Hardy and drought tolerant.  The single sheath needle is 1 inch
long, gray-green.  The cones are 2 inches long, roundish.

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\Pinus montezumae\
#fyellow Pinus montezumae:#d
Montezumae pine
Native to Mexico down to Guatemala
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

A beautiful drooping, graceful pine.  Performs poorly in hot, dry
areas and areas with low temperatures.  The 5 sheath needles are
12 inches long, bluish green.  The cones are 12 inches long,
conical.
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\Pinus monticola\
#fyellow Pinus monticola:#d
Western white pine
Native from British Columbia to California
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

An attractive narrow pine which droops as it ages.  Very hardy,
but susceptible to white pine blister rust.  Safe from rust if no
currants or gooseberry bushes (hosts of blister rust) are growing
nearby.  The 5 sheath needles are 1«-4 inches long, blue green
and soft to the touch.  The cones are 5-11 inches long, slender.
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\Pinus mugo\
#fyellow Pinus mugo:#d
Swiss mountain pine
Native to Europe
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d MOUND

A beautiful pyramidal or low growing tree/shrub.  A hardy pine,
but performs terribly in desert heat.  The dark green 2 sheath
needles are 2 inches long, dark green.  The oval cones are 1-2
inches.
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\Pinus muricata\
#fyellow Pinus muricata:#d
Bishop pine
Native to California
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

A beautiful tree of regular pyramidal habit.  Does best along the
coast line of California.  Tolerates salt air and wind.  The 2
sheath needles are 4-6 inches long, dark green.  The cones are
2-4« inches long.
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\Pinus nigra\
#fyellow Pinus nigra:#d
Austrian pine
Native to Europe
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

A pine with strong character, and one of the best for city
conditions.  Very hardy.  Adaptable to soil, cold and wind.
Makes an excellent windbreak or screen.  The 2 sheath needles are
3«-6« inches long, dark green.  The cones are 3 inches long.
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\Pinus palustris\
#fyellow Pinus palustris:#d
Longleaf pine
Native to Southeastern United States
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

Interestingly, this long-needled pine retains its cones for 15-20
years.  Makes a good timber tree.  A good tree for those who like
to experiment with different types of trees.  The foliage is used
in the north for decoration.  The dark green 3 sheath needles are
18 inches long on young trees, and 9 inches on mature trees.  The
cones are 6-10 inches long.
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\Pinus patula\
#fyellow Pinus patula:#d
Jelecote pine
Native to Mexico
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

A rapidly growing, striking pine, with gracefully hanging
needles.  Mainly planted in Southern California.  Will tolerate
some periods of drought and adaptable to many soils.  The 3 sheath
needles are 12 inches long.  The oval cones are 4 « inches long.
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\Pinus peuce\
#fyellow Pinus peuce:#d
Macedonian pine, Balkans pine
Native to Yugoslavia, Bulgaria and Abania
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

A dense erect narrow pine, which makes it a good choice for small
places.  Hardy to 0øF.  Drought tolerant.  The 5 sheath needles
are 3-4 inches long, bluish-green.  The cones are 5-8 inches
long.
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\Pinus pinaster\
#fyellow Pinus pinaster:#d
Cluster pine, French turpentine pine, Maritine pine
Native to Western Mediterranean
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

A rapid growing pine with a pyramidal crown and adapted mainly to
seashore planting.  Prefers sandy soils.  Drought tolerant.  A
good tree for binding sand dunes.  The glossy green 2 sheath
needles are 5-9 inches long.  The olong cones are 4-8 inches
long.
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\Pinus pinea\
#fyellow Pinus pinea:#d
Italian stone pine
Native to Southern Europe and Turkey
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

A picturesque tree, which is much planted in the Mediterranean
region for the edible seeds (« inch long).  Adaptable to coastal,
interior valley and the high desert conditions of California.
Becomes tolerant of cold and drought with age.  The 2 sheath
needles are 4-8 inches long, bright green.  The brodly oval cones
are 5 inches long.
\

\Pinus ponderosa\
#fyellow Pinus ponderosa:#d
Ponderosa pine
Native to Western North America
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A handsome rapid growing ornamental tree, whose bark looks like
ancient plated armor.  Should not be used in small areas, for it
can grow up to 200 feet tall under ideal conditions.  Very hardy,
but does poorly in desert heat and wind.  The 3 sheath needles
are 5-11 inches long, dark yellowish-green.  The cones are 4-5
inches long.  Other varieties:

'Pendula' - drooping or weeping branches 
'Scopulorum' - a smaller tree and hardier, more upright columnar
  form.
\

\Pinus pungens\
#fyellow Pinus pungens:#d
Table mountain pine
Native to New Jersey through Georgia
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

This pine has a very flat-topped form.  Hardy.  The giant deep
purple catkin (flowers) are decorative.  The 2 sheath needles are
1«-3 inches long, sharp-pointed.  The cones are 3-4 inches long.
The cones persist on the tree for 10-15 years.
\

\Pinus radiata\
#fyellow Pinus radiata:#d
Monterey pine
Native to Central Coast of California
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A shapely tree, which grows rapidly (6 feet/year) in youth.  Best
planted where summers are cool.  Should not be planted in low or
high desert areas nor in California's central valley.  Has become
New Zealand's number one timber tree, where it grows better than
in its native region.  Can be used a commercial Christmas tree.
Does not do well on shallow soils, where it can topple during
strong winds.  The 3 sheath needles are 4-6 inches long, bright
green.  The cones are 2-3 inches long.
\

\Pinus resinosa\
#fyellow Pinus resinosa:#d
Red pine, Norway pine
Native to Eastern United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

A very valuable, hardy and quick growing pine.  Grows well in
poor soils.  Name derived from reddish trunk color.  Can be used
as a timber tree, screen or background planting.  The 2 sheath
needles are 4-6 inches long, glossy green.  The conical cones are 2
inches long.

\

\Pinus rigida var. serotina\
#fyellow Pinus rigida var. serotina:#d
Pitch pine
Origin is Canada to Kentucky
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

Older trees are very picturesque.  Does well on poor, rocky or
sandy soils, and in seashore conditions.  The 3 sheath needles
are 2-5 inches long, green.  The cones are 1«-3 inches long.
\

\Pinus rigida\
#fyellow Pinus rigida:#d
Pitch pine
Native from Canada to Kentucky
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

Older trees are very picturesque.  Does well on poor, rocky or
sandy soils, and in seashore conditions.  The green 3 sheath needles
are 2-5 inches long.  The cones are 1«-3 inches long.
\

\Pinus roxburghii\
#fyellow Pinus roxburghii:#d
Chir pine, Indian longleaf pine
Native to Himalayan foothills
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

Similar to the Canary Island pine, with narrow pyramidal growth
habit in youth.  Performs well in coastal areas.  The 3 sheath
needles are 8-13 inches, light green.  The oval cones are 4-7 inches
long.
\

\Pinus sabiniana\
#fyellow Pinus sabiniana:#d
Digger pine
Native to California
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A very ornamental tree, with loose, lacy gray-green foliage.
Found on dry foothills and is very drought tolerant.  The seeds
are edible.  The 3 sheath needles are 8-12 inches long.  The oval
cones are 6-10 inches long.
\

\Pinus strobus\
#fyellow Pinus strobus:#d
Eastern white pine, White pine
Native to Eastern North America
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

One of the best pines for landscape use.  Easily grown,
transplanted and can take shearing.  Very adaptable to soils.  A
long lived tree to 400 years or more.  Used in reforestation
projects and as a screen or buffer.  The 5 sheath needles are 3-5
inches long, blue green, soft.  The slender cones are 4-6 inches
long.
\

\Pinus sylvestris 'Fastigiata'\
#fyellow Pinus sylvestris 'Fastigiata':#d
Scotch pine, Pyramidal scotch pine
Origin is Northern Europe
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

One can always tell when a particular species is popular by the
number of varieties that have been developed from it.  The scotch
pine is no exception.  This pine may be the narrowest of the
species.  Very hardy.  Will not grow in desert areas.  Will turn
red-brown in cold winter areas, but recovers.  A good wind break
tree (widely planted after the great dust bowl period).  The 2
sheath needles are 2-3 inches long, blue-green.  The cones are 2
inches long.
\

\Pinus sylvestris\
#fyellow Pinus sylvestris:#d
Scotch pine
Native to Northern Europe 
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

One can always tell when a particular species is popular by the
number of varieties that have been developed from it.  The scotch
pine is no exception.  There are over 25 varieties.  Used mainly
as Christmas trees and specimen trees.  Very hardy.  Will not
grow in desert areas.  Will turn red-brown in cold winter areas,
but recovers.  A good wind break tree (widely planted after the
great dust bowl period).  The 2 sheath needles are 2-3 inches
long, blue-green.  The cones are 2 inches long.
\

\Pinus taeda\
#fyellow Pinus taeda:#d
Loblolly pine
Native to the Eastern coast of the United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

An open crown pine, which is widely planted as a source of timber
and pulpwood.  Can be used as a shade tree.  Performs well on
poorly drained soils, but not on very sandy soils.  The 3 sheath
needles are 6-8 inches long.  The cones are 5 inches long.
\

\Pinus thundergiana\
#fyellow Pinus thundergiana:#d
Japanese black pine
Native to Japan
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

One of the best evergreens for seaside planting.  Grows irregular
and spreading as it nears maturity.  Does well in low to high
desert with watering.  Can be heavily pruned.  The 2 sheath
needles are 3-4 inches long, bright green, stiff.  The cones are
2«-3 inches long, oval.
\

\Pinus torreyana\
#fyellow Pinus torreyana:#d
Torrey pine
Native to Southern California coast
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

Even though it is native to the seacoast, it is adaptable inland,
even to the high desert.  Drought tolerant.  The 5 sheath needles
are 8-12 inches, gray green.  The cones are 4-6 inches long.
Needs to be used more in our plantings.
\

\Pinus virginiana\
#fyellow Pinus virginiana:#d
Virginia pine, Scrub pine
Native to Eastern United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

A short lived pine, that is rarely used in ornamental plantings.
Tolerates poor, dry soils.  Easily reseeds itself, making it a
good candidate for abandoned bare land.  The 2 sheath needles are
1«-4 inches long.  The cones are 1-2 inches long and persist on
the tree for many years.
\

\Pinus wallichiana\
#fyellow Pinus wallichiana:#d
Himalayan pine
Native to the Himalayan
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 100 - 200+
#flightgreen FORM:#d MOUND

A beautiful pine, that grows tall and wide-spreading.  It should
be planted where there is plenty of room.  Very hardy.  Does
poorly in hot, dry areas.  The 5 sheath needles are 6-8 inches
long, blue-green.  The ones are 7-12 inches long.
\

\Pistacia chinensis\
#fyellow Pistacia chinensis:#d
Chinese pistachio
Native to China
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d UMBRELLA

This beautiful tree is the only tree to provide scarlet color in
the desert.  Tolerates both heat and drought.  Makes an excellent
shade tree.  Because the shade is filtered, it can be used in
lawns with tolerance to lawn watering.  Sexes are on separate
trees.  The female will produce berries when males are nearby.
The leaves have 5-6 pairs of leaflets.  Used as an understock for
P.  vera, the commerce species.  Fall color is excellent -
scarlet, crimson, orange and yellow.
\

\Pittosporum phillyraeoides\
#fyellow Pittosporum phillyraeoides:#d
Willow pittosporum
Native to Australia
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d WEEPING

An evergreen tree with weeping branches.  Tolerates heat and
drought, but responds to occasional watering.  Has escaped and
naturalized in some desert areas.  The small yellow fragrant
flowers bloom in late winter to early spring.  The fruit that
follow are yellow, « inch long.  The leaves are 3 inches long,
dusty green.
\

\Pittosporum rhombifolium\
#fyellow Pittosporum rhombifolium:#d
Queensland pittosporium, Diamondleaf pittosporium
Native to Australia
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 25 - 35
#flightgreen FORM:#d WEEPING

A good tree for street plantings in the Southwestern United
States.  Drought resistant, but responds well to occasional
watering.  Resistant to oak root fungus.  The leaves are
diamond-shaped, 4 inches long, glossy green.  The small white
flowers are followed by showy, bright orange berries in
midwinter.
\

\Pittosporum tobira\
#fyellow Pittosporum tobira:#d
Japanese pittosporum, Tobira, Mock orange
Native to China and Japan
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d WEEPING

A very useful, evergreen small tree, that is used a great deal in
the Southern United States and mild parts of the Pacific Coast.
Can be used as a patio, walkway, swimming pool or container
tree.  Drought resistant but does better with watering.  The
thick, rubbery leaves are 2-5 inches long.  The flowers are
creamy white, fragrant (like orange blossoms) orange.  The fruit
is brownish in the fall.
\

\Platanus acerifolia\
#fyellow Platanus acerifolia:#d
Lodon plane tree
Hybrid between P. occidentalis and P. orientalis
Fast growing tree 

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

A large beautiful tree with maple like leaves and interesting and
colorful bark that exfoliates (peels off) in pieces showing
lighter bark underneath.  Takes some drought, but will do better
with summer deep watering.  Tolerates most soils and city
conditions.  Most resistant platanus to anthracoses, which causes
early leaf fall.  The leaves are bright green.  The fruit are
balled-shaped borne 2 to a cluster.  No fall color.
\

\Platanus occidentalis\
#fyellow Platanus occidentalis:#d
Buttonwood, American plane-tree, American sycamore
Native to Eastern United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

A large beautiful tree with maplelike leaves, and interesting and
colorful bark that exfoliates (peels off) in pieces showing
lighter bark underneath.  Takes some drought, but will do better
with summer deep watering.  Tolerates most soils.  Very cold
hardy.  The leaves have 5-7 lobes, are deeply cut, 4-8 inches
wide.  The fruit are balled-shaped, borne 3 to a cluster.  Fall
color is not that spectacular.
\

\Platanus racemosa\
#fyellow Platanus racemosa:#d
California sycamore, California plane-tree
Native to California
Fast growing

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

A large beautiful tree with maplelike leaves, and interesting and
colorful bark that exfoliates (peels off) in pieces showing
lighter bark underneath.  Drought resistant, but performs very
well with some deep watering.  Tolerates much heat and wind.  The
leaves are 4-9 inches long, light green.  No real fall colors.
There are seed balls hanging in cluster in the winter.
\

\Platanus wrightii\
#fyellow Platanus wrightii:#d
Arizona sycamore
Eastern Arizona
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

A large beautiful tree with maple like leaves and interesting and
colorful bark that exfoliates (peels off) in pieces showing
lighter bark underneath.  Needs regular watering during dry
season.  The leaves are 4-9 inches long, deeply lobed, light
green.  Seed balls grow in clusters.
\

\Podocarpus macrophyllus\
#fyellow Podocarpus macrophyllus:#d
Yew pine
Native to Japan
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d COLUMNAR

A very versatile tree, which grows well indoor or out.  Widely
adapted, and pest free.  Will show chlorosis (yellowing of the
leaves) in alkaline or heavy clay soils.  Will take some periods
of drought, if its not over extended period of time.  Can be used
in containers, entryway tree (focal point enhancer), hedge or
espalier.  The leaves are 3-4 inches long, narrow.  The fruit is
« inch long, purplish.
\

\Populus nigra 'Italica'\
#fyellow Populus nigra 'Italica':#d
Lombardy poplar
Hybrid between P. fastigiata, P. pyramidalis and
  P. pyramidata
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d COLUMNAR

A beautiful deciduous tree, that grows better and healthier the
farther north it is planted.  A short lived tree which may lose
vigor after 15 to 20 years.  DO NOT PLANT near water or sewer
lines, septic tanks or leach lines, because the roots are
invasive.  Makes an excellent instant screen or nice tree planted
along driveways.  The leaves are 4 inches long, triangular,
bright green.  Fall color is a beautiful golden yellow.
\

\Populus simonii 'Fastigiata'\
#fyellow Populus simonii 'Fastigiata':#d
'Fastigiata' poplar
Native to China
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 25 - 35
#flightgreen FORM:#d NARROW PYRAMIDAL

A beautiful and one of the most hardy of the poplars.  It grows
better and healthier the farther north it is planted.  Does not
sucker from the roots as other poplar species tend to do. Makes
an excellent instant screen or nice tree planted along driveways.
The leaves are 2-5 inches long, triangular, bright green.  Older
trees have whitish bark. Fall color is a beautiful golden yellow.
\

\Prunus avium\
#fyellow Prunus avium:#d
Mazzard cherry, Sweet cherry
Native to Europe and Asia
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

Beautiful deciduous flowering tree.  Requires fast draining, well
irrigated soil.  Performs poorly in heavy clay soils.  Needs full
sun.  Takes some drought, but does better with a little watering
during the summer.  No pruning is necessary, except for dead and
crossing branches.  The double white flowers bloom early in
spring.  A very hardy tree.
\

\Prunus caroliniana\
#fyellow Prunus caroliniana:#d
Carolina laurel cherry, Carolina cherry laurel, Cherry laurel
Native to North Carolina through Texas
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d MOUND

A large shrub or small tree, which is mainly grown for its bright
shiny 2-2« inch long leaves.  Very adaptable to soils and becomes
very drought tolerant with age.  Prefers coastal climates, good
drainage and rich soils.  Withstands heat and wind.  Does well in
the low desert areas.  The white flowers aren't very noticeable.
The black berries are « inches in diameter, maturing summer and
fall and persist until spring.  Protect from the cold when young.
\

\Prunus cerasifera\
#fyellow Prunus cerasifera:#d
Cherry plum, Myrobalan plum
Native to Southeastern Asia
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

Beautiful adaptable deciduous flowering tree.  Tolerant of almost
any soil.  Needs full sun.  Takes some drought, but does better
with some watering.  Leaves are 1«-2 inches long, dark green.
The semidouble fragrant flowers are pink-red in late winter,
early spring.  The leaves are reddish purple in spring, turning
greenish bronze in the summer.
\

\Prunus ilicifolia\
#fyellow Prunus ilicifolia:#d
Hollyleaf cherry, California cherry, Islay
Native to California
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A beautiful evergreeen flowering tree.  Requires fast draining,
well aerated soil.  Drought tolerant and offers very good use on
slopes.  Resistant to oak root fungus.  Grows well in coastal,
inland and interior foothills.  The showy flowers are creamy
white in spring, followed by long lasting red-purple fruit.  The
leaves are holly like, 2 inches long, dark green.
\

\Prunus lusitanica\
#fyellow Prunus lusitanica:#d
Portugal laurel, Portugal cherry-laurel
Native to Spain and Portugal 
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d MOUND

Beautiful flowering evergreen, mainly grown for its attractive
foliage.  An adaptable tree which can be used as a small tree or
trained into a large shrub.  Withstands sun, heat and wind.  The
fruit is red turning purple, readily eaten by the birds.  The
flowers are small, white and in clusters to 10 inches long.
\

\Prunus sargentii\
#fyellow Prunus sargentii:#d
Sargent cherry
Native to Japan and Korea
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

Beautiful deciduous flowering tree.  Requires fast draining, well
aerated soil.  Performs poorly in heavy clay soils.  Needs full
sun.  Takes some drought, but does better with some watering
during summer.  No pruning is necessary, except for dead, and
crossing branches.  The hardiest and largest of the oriental
cherries.  Has attractive bark and excellent orange-red fall
color.  The single pink flowers are clusters of 2-4 blooming in
midspring.  The fruits are small black cherries, and may be
hidden by the foliage.
\

\Prunus serotina\
#fyellow Prunus serotina:#d
Black cherry, Rum cherry
Native to Nova Scotia through North Dakota and South to Florida
  and Texas
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

Beautiful deciduous flowering tree.  Requires fast draining well
aerated soil.  Performs poorly in heavy clay soils.  Needs full
sun.  Takes some drought, but does better with some watering
during the summer.  No pruning is necessary, except for dead and
crossing branches.  The fragrant white flowers are in clusters
2-6 inches long.  The fruit is black, readily eaten by birds, and
can be used in sauces, pies, jams and jellies.
\

\Prunus serrulata\
#fyellow Prunus serrulata:#d
Japanese flowering cherry
Native to Eastern Asia
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

Beautiful deciduous flowering tree.  Requires fast draining, well
aerated soil.  Performs poorly in heavy clay soils.  Needs full
sun.  Takes some drought, but does better with some watering
during the summer.  No pruning is necessary, except for dead and
crossing branches.  The fragrant double flowers are white and
bloom in spring.  The leaves are long and narrow, 3-5 inches
long.  There are over 120 varieties that have been named.
\

\Prunus subhirtella\
#fyellow Prunus subhirtella:#d
Higan cherry
Native to Japan
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

Beautiful deciduous flowering tree.  Requires fast draining, well
aerated soil.  Performs poorly in heavy clay soils.  Needs full
sun.  Takes some drought, but does better with some watering
during the summer.  Very intolerant of city conditions and smog.
No pruning is necessary, except for dead and crossing branches.
The showy double, white or pinkish white flowers bloom in fall as
well as early spring.  Will bloom in January and February in warm
winter areas, the fruit are small black cherries ripening in
early summer.  The leaves are small, giving the tree a fine
textured look.
\

\Prunus virginiana\
#fyellow Prunus virginiana:#d
Chokecherry
Native to North America
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

Beautiful deciduous flowering tree, which develops red leaves
that last all summer.  Performs poorly in heavy clay soils.
Needs full sun.  Takes some drought, but does better with some
watering during the summer in dry areas.  No pruning is
necessary, except for dead, and crossing branches.  The flowers
are small and white in long clusters 3-6 inches long.  The black
fruit are 1/3 inched wide, ripening in early summer.  Extremely
prolific.  Not even birds can eat all the berries.  Used to make
syrup for pancakes, jelly and wine.  A couple trees should supply
a family.
\

\Prunus yedoensis\
#fyellow Prunus yedoensis:#d
Yoshino cherry, Yoshino flowering cherry
Native to Japan
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

Beautiful deciduous flowering tree.  The Yoshino cherry is one of
the fastest growing cherry.  Requires fast draining, well aerated
soil.  Performs poorly in heavy clay soils.  Needs full sun.
Takes some drought, but does better with some watering during the
summer.  No pruning is necessary, except for dead and crossing
branches.  The single white flowers are fragrant, blooming early
spring.
\

\Pseudotsuga menziesii\
#fyellow Pseudotsuga menziesii:#d
Douglas fir, Pacific coast douglas fir
Native to Alaska through Western United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 100 - 200+
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

This beautiful conifer is one of the most valuable timber trees
of the Pacific Coast.  Makes a good landscape tree, given a lot
of room.  In its youth, the uniform pyramidal form make it an
ideal Christmas tree.  The foliage is very fragrant and
foresty-fresh smelling.  Widely adapted to soils and climates.
Needs some moisture to perform well.  Tolerant of wind and
shade.  Resistant to oak root fungus.
\

\Pyrus calleryana 'Aristocrat'\
#fyellow Pyrus calleryana 'Aristocrat':#d
Callery pear 'Aristocrat'
Origin is Eurasia and North Africa
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

An extremely adaptable flowering tree.  Can tolerate city
conditions, wind and pollution.  It is drought resistant when
established and relatively pest free.  The leaves are glossy
green, with wavy edges.  The flowers are white appearing in early
spring.  The fruit is « inch long, inedible.  The foliage turns
red to glossy scarlet in the fall.
\

\Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer'\
#fyellow Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer':#d
Callery pear 'Chanticleer'
Origin is Eurasia and North Africa
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

An extremely adaptable flowering tree.  Can tolerate city
conditions, wind and pollution.  Is drought resistant when
established and relatively pest free.  The flowers are white
appearing in early spring.  The fruit is « inch long, inedible.
The foliage turns red to glossy scarlet in the fall.
\

\Pyrus calleryana 'Faureri'\
#fyellow Pyrus calleryana 'Faureri':#d
Callery pear 'Faureri'
Native to Eurasia and North Africa
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

An extremely adaptable flowering tree.  Can tolerate city
conditions, wind and pollution.  Is drought resistant when
established and relatively pest free.  The flowers bloom
profusely, are white appearing in early spring.  The fruit is «
inch long, inedible.  The foliage turns red to glossy scarlet in
the fall.
\

\Pyrus calleryana\
#fyellow Pyrus calleryana:#d
Callery pear
Native to Eurasia and North Africa
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

An extremely adaptable flowering tree.  Can tolerate city
conditions, wind and pollution.  Is drought resistant when
established and relatively pest free.  The flowers are white,
appearing in early spring.  The fruit is « inch long, inedible.
The foliage turns red to glossy scarlet in the fall.  'Bradford'
is a thornless variety, with spectacular fall color.
\

\Quercus acutissima\
#fyellow Quercus acutissima:#d
Sawtooth oak
Native to Korea, China and Japan
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

An excellent wide spreading tree.  Needs full sun, rich and moist
soil.  Can grow in lesser soils.  The gray-brown bark develops
deep furrows with age and produces a fine dye.  The foliage is
deep, rich green, resembling that of the chestnut and turns
yellow in the fall.
\

\Quercus alba\
#fyellow Quercus alba:#d
White oak
Native to Eastern United States
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A beautiful tree which needs a lot of space and should be planted
in the open to appreciate its value.  Highly pest and disease
free.  Needs well drained soil with plenty of moisture.
Leaves turn purplish-red in the fall.  Acorns can be used as
forage for hogs and cattle in rural areas.
\

\Quercus bicolor\
#fyellow Quercus bicolor:#d
Swamp white oak
Native to Eastern and Central North America
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

An Oak that thrives in wet/well drained soils.  The leaves are 7
inches long, dark green and white underneath.  Bark of trunk and
branches peel off.  The acorns can be used as forage for hogs and
cattle.  The leaves turn purplish-red in the fall.
\

\Quercus chrysolepis\
#fyellow Quercus chrysolepis:#d
Canzon live oak
Native to California
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A beautiful evergreen Oak.  Drought tolerant when established.
Understory plants can be planted under this tree, which can
tolerate shade and little or no water.  The leaves are 1-3 inches
long, shinny green, oval.  with smooth or slightly toothed
edges.  The acorns have cups which are densely covered with
golden fuzz.
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\Quercus coccinea\
#fyellow Quercus coccinea:#d
Scarlet oak
Native to Eastern and Southern United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

An oak with excellent bright scarlet fall color.  Needs rich deep
soil to attain optimal growth.  Relatively pest free.  The bright
green leaves are 6 inches long, with deeply cut, pointed lobes.
Makes a good street and lawn tree.  Deep roots allow for
gardening under tree.
\

\Quercus douglasii\
#fyellow Quercus douglasii:#d
Blue oak
Native California
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

A beautiful and distinctive blue-green oak.  One of the most heat
and drought tolerant species, which grows in hot, dry climates.
A good species for regional parks and foothill areas, where space
is plentiful.  The leaves are blue-green and vary in shape, with
or without spines.  The acorns vary in shape and grow thick and
rounded to narrow and pointed.  Fall colors are pink, orange and
yellow.
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\Quercus emoryi\
#fyellow Quercus emoryi:#d
Emory oak
Native to Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Northern Mexico
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A handsome medium-sized tree.  Grows well in low desert, and
tolerates variety of soils.  In dry areas, it needs one or two
deep summer waterings.  The leathery, oval leaves are 2-3 inches
long.  Leaves may turn gold before new growth in the spring.
\

\Quercus engelmannii\
#fyellow Quercus engelmannii:#d
Mesa oak, Englemann
Native to Southern California
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

A beautiful evergreen to briefly deciduous tree.  Drought
tolerant and does well in gravely dry soils.  Deep roots make it
a good street tree.  Also good for naturalizing areas.  The oval,
smoothed edged leaves are 2 inches long.  The acorns have large
cups and grow 1-1« inches long.  The trunk is deeply furrowed,
grey-brown.
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\Quercus gambelii\
#fyellow Quercus gambelii:#d
Rocky mountain white oak
Native to Arizona to Colorado
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 25 - 35
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A small tree that grows in colonies from a uncharacteristic
underground creeping root system.  Needs some moisture, but does
not prefer one soil type.  The dark green leaves are 3-7 inches
long.  The fall colors are orange, yellow or red.
\

\Quercus garryana\
#fyellow Quercus garryana:#d
Oregon oak, Oregon white oak, Garey oak
Native to Vancouver Island south to Marin County and in the Cascades to 
Eastern Shasta County
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A nice shade tree with a deep nonaggressive root system.  Needs
regular watering in dry areas of Central California.
Casts light shade and can be gardened under.  The leaves are 3-6
inches long with leathery rounded lobes, dark glossy green.  The
Oregon oak has interesting twisted branches that look nice in
the winter.  Not bothered by pests or disease.  The fall color is
yellowish.
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\Quercus ilex\
#fyellow Quercus ilex:#d
Holly oak, Holm oak
Native to the Mediterranean region of Europe
Moderately growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A beautiful evergreen oak, which can be substituted for the coast
live oak.  May be difficult to establish.  Adapts extremely well
in California, from the coastal regions to low and high deserts.
Drought resistant, but prefers periodic watering.  Tolerates
heat, smog salt spray and wind.  Makes a nice street tree and
does well in urban yards.  Can take clipping and shearing.  The
acorns have been used for ages, to provide forage for pigs and
cattle.  The pointed leaves are 1-3 inches long, and often have
irregular toothed edges; light green.  Interesting fissured
trunk.  The acorns are 1« inches long, with the cup covering half
the fruit.
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\Quercus kelloggii\
#fyellow Quercus kelloggii:#d
California black oak
Native to California
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

One of the most handsome and desirable of California oaks.  Does
well in areas with at least 2-5 inches annual precipitation.  Not
particular to soils.  Can grow on slopes and rocky ridges.  The
leaves are 4-10 inches long, bright green above, light green
beneath.  The acorns are 1-1« inches long, covered by fine fizz
and set deeply into the cup.  The fall color is yellow to
orange-yellow.
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\Quercus lobata\
#fyellow Quercus lobata:#d
Valley oak, California white oak or Roble 
Native the fertile parts Sacramento, San Joaquin, and San Fernando Valleys 
of California
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

This oak is one of the most handsome trees in California, and is
highly recommended.  A magnificent tree and should be preserved.
It is easily disturbed and killed by improper construction and
management practices.  Lawns or other understory plants which
require summer water must not be planted under this oak.  The
leaves should be allowed to cover soil within the dripline.  The
valley oak does better in hot valleys away from the ocean
influence with deep, rich soil, with the water table 10-50 feet below
the soil surface.  It shows extreme tolerance to extremes of
moisture and drought.  The leaves are 3-6 inches long, green
above, light green beneath.  The acorns are 2-2« inches long,
maturing the first year.  The acorns can be fed to animals and
used as human food if the tannin is leached out.  Many times
there will be black and tan corky balls, hanging on the trees
about the size of tennis balls.  They are the result of insects,
and do not harm the tree in any way.  The fall color is
yellow.

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\Quercus macrocarpa\
#fyellow Quercus macrocarpa:#d
Bun oak, Mossy cup oak
Native to Nova Scotia through to Texas
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

A majestic, rugged looking white oak.  Very hardy and tolerant of
strong winds.  Prefers summer moisture in dry regions, but can
take long periods of drought when established.  Has a very
interesting winter twisted look.  This is not a tree for a small
area.  The leaves are 8-10 inches long, glossy green above,
whitish beneath.  The acorns form in a mossy like cup.  Cattle
and pigs forage on the acorns when available.  The fall color is
reddish
\

\Quercus myrsinifolia\
#fyellow Quercus myrsinifolia:#d
Japanese live oak
Native to Japan and China
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A beautiful evergreen oak, which doesn't look like an oak, unless
seen with its acorns.  The new foliage is purplish.  The leaves
are 2-4 inches long, narrow, glossy dark green.
\

\Quercus palustris\
#fyellow Quercus palustris:#d
Pin oak
Native to Eastern United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

One of the most beautiful of the Oaks, with low drooping
branches.  Needs ample water and good drainage.  Develops
chlorosis (yellowing of the leaves) in alkaline soils.  Should be
planted where drooping branches will not interfere with walkways
and traffic.  Makes an excellent lawn tree.  The leaves are 4-10
inches long, dark green.  Fall color is brilliant red.
\

\Quercus phellos\
#fyellow Quercus phellos:#d
Willow oak
Native to Eastern United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

An excellent specimen or street tree, having slender branches.
Needs ample water and good drainage.  The leaves resemble willow
leaves: 2-5 « inches long narrow, pointed at both ends.  The fall
color is yellow.  Leaves may persist through out the winter in
warmer areas.
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\Quercus rubra\
#fyellow Quercus rubra:#d
Red oak, Northern oak
Native to Northeastern and Central North America
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A fine oak, second only to the scarlet oak in fall color.  Very
adaptable and fast growing, with the added advantage of being
easily transplanted.  Needs fertile soil and plenty of water.  A
good tree for big lawns, streets, avenues and parks.  Can be
gardened under.  The leaves are 5-8 inches long by 3-5 inches
wide, green.  Young spring and fall leaves are red.
\

\Quercus shumardii\
#fyellow Quercus shumardii:#d
Shumard oak, Shumard red oak
Native to Central and Southern United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A excellent fall colored tree, that makes a good substitute for
the scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea).  Less hardy, but much more
easily transplanted than the scarlet oak.  The fall color is
yellow to red.
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\Quercus suber\
#fyellow Quercus suber:#d
Cork oak
Native to Southern Europe and Northern Africa
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

This is the true cork tree for commerce.  The cork is harvested
off the trunk and main branches after 10-11 years and every 10
years there after.  Tolerates heat, smog, acidity, wind and
drought when established.  An excellent specimen tree for foliage
and bark character and can be used in parks, as street trees and
along highways.  The acorns can be used as a forage crop for
cattle or pigs.  The leaves are 3 inches long, lightly toothed,
light green.
\

\Quercus virginiana\
#fyellow Quercus virginiana:#d
Southern live oak, Live oak
Native to Eastern United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

An oak with massive trunk and main branches.  Evergreen in the
warmer regions and partly or wholly deciduous in cold winter
regions.  Thrives best with ample water and deep rich soil.
Performs well in hot interior climates, where it is the most
attractive of the evergreen oaks.  Can be used as a street and
lawn tree.  The leaves are 2-5 inches long, dark green above and
whitish beneath.
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\Quercus wislizenii\
#fyellow Quercus wislizenii:#d
Interior live oak
Native to California
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

Another large beautiful evergreen oak from California.  Needs
summer water in dry regions of California.  A good tree for parks
and large lawns.  The leaves are 4 inches long, glossy green.
\

\Rhus lancea\
#fyellow Rhus lancea:#d
African sumac
Native to South Africa
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d WEEPING

A popular tree for interior and desert areas.  Tolerates wind,
acidity and drought.  Grows well along the coast, but with more
open habit.  Makes good street or lawn tree and small
garden/patio specimen.  The light green leaves are divided into 3
long leaflets and hang loosely from branches.  Responds well to
pruning and additional watering.
\

\Robinia pseudoacacia\
#fyellow Robinia pseudoacacia:#d
Black locust
Native to East Central United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

A beautiful and extremely useful tree for difficult situations.
Tolerates heat, drought, all types of soils and neglect.  It has
naturalized in the Northern Sierra Nevadas.  Care should be taken
in using this tree, as it can readily escape to reseed itself.
Thorny branches may not cause problems as they're located on the
upper part of the tree.  Sometimes used as a street tree, but
best suited to difficult areas in large parks and greenbelts.
The wood is very durable.  Posts made from the black locust are
long lasting.  The leaflets are dark green, turning yellow in the
fall.  The fragrant white or pink flowers grow in long pendant
clusters and are attractive to bees in the spring.  The flowers
are followed by thin, flat brown pods and stay on the tree
through the winter.  The seeds can be fed to poultry.  Flowers
are edible.  The bark and the bark of the young shoots are
poisonous.  The black locust is a legume and fixes nitrogen in
the soil.  All surrounding plants benefit from this natural
fertilizing.
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\Salix alba vitellina\
#fyellow Salix alba vitellina:#d
Golden willow, Yellowstem willow
Native to Europe, Northern Africa and Asia
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d WEEPING

A large weeping deciduous tree, with distinct color, yellow brown
to brown bark.  Will perform better in those areas where winters
are pronounced.  The willow has a few drawbacks.  The wood is
brittle, the roots are invasive and the tree can have pest
problems.  Is not particular to soil, but needs plenty of
moisture.  Tolerates floods and seashore conditions.  One must
remember that willows are fast growing, short-lived trees and
should not be included in a long-lived landscape plan.  (30
years) The leaves are bright green and light green underneath.
The fall color is yellow.
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\Salix babylonica\
#fyellow Salix babylonica:#d
Weeping willow
Native to China
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d WEEPING

A beautiful tree, which gets its name from its pronounced weeping
form.  The willow has a few drawbacks.  The wood is brittle, the
roots are invasive and the tree can have pest problems.  Is not
particular to soil, but needs plenty of moisture.  Tolerates
floods and seashore conditions.  One must remember that willows
are fast growing, short-lived trees and should not be included in
a long-lived landscape plan.  (30 years) The long leaves are
light green.  The fall color is yellow.
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\Salix matsudana\
#fyellow Salix matsudana:#d
Hankow willow
Native to Northern Asia
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d WEEPING

A tough, hardy willow that is popular in the high desert.  It is
able to thrive on less water than most willows.  Is not
particular to soil, but needs adequate summer water.  Tolerates
floods and seashore conditions.  One must remember that willows
are fast growing, short-lived trees, and should not be included
in a long-lived landscape plan (30 years).  The fall color is
yellow.  Other very popular varieties:

S.M. 'Navajo' Glove Navajo willow - very tough and hardy.
S.M.  'Torterosa'.  Twisted Hankow willow, Corkscrew willow - has
  corkscrew branches and twisted leaves.
S.M. 'Umbraculifer' Glove willow - pronounced drooping branchlets.
\

\Sapium sebiferum\
#fyellow Sapium sebiferum:#d
Chinese tallow tree
Native to China
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 25 - 35
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A beautiful tree with outstanding fall color and leaves that
resemble that of the poplar.  Tolerates wet soils and prefers
acid conditions.  Give it a lot of water to encourage fast
growth.  Performs well as a lawn or street tree.  Pest and
disease free and is a good substitute for the poplar, when water
is available.  Fall color is brilliant red, plum purple, yellow
and orange or a mixture of colors.  The tree forms small yellow
flowers, followed by small waxy white fruit.
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\Sassafras albidum\
#fyellow Sassafras albidum:#d
Sassafras
Native to Eastern United States
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

A beautiful hardwood tree, which has been neglected by
nurserymen, due to the fact that it is difficult to
transplant.  Does best in sand or gravelly soils.  Will not
tolerate long summer drought or alkaline soils.  Tends to sucker
if the roots are disturbed from cultivation.  The leaves have a
pleasant aromatic odor.  The bark of the roots can be used to
make tea.  The small male and female and sometimes perfect
flowers (male and female on the same flower) produce attractive
bluish berries on long bright red fruit stalks.  The fall color
is a brilliant red to yellow.
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\Sequoia sempervirens\
#fyellow Sequoia sempervirens:#d
Coast redwood, Redwood
Native to the coast ranges of Oregon and California
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d NARROW PYRAMIDAL

Unbelievable at one time the coast ranges of central
California were covered with these majestic behemoths.  These are
the tallest trees in North America, some over 300 feet tall.
Need year round moisture to perform well, which would make it an
excellent outer perimeter lawn tree.  The tree trunk grows almost
parallel, but if stressed, the trunck will have a significant
taper.  Pest free.  It is resistant to oak root fungus.  Not
paticular to soil.  The bark is red, fiberous and long lasting.
The small aromatic bright green needles are 1 inch long.
\

\Sequoia sempervirens 'Aptos blue'\
#fyellow Sequoia sempervirens 'Aptos blue':#d
Coast redwood 'Aptos blue', Redwood 'Aptos blue'
Native to the coast ranges of Oregon and California
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d NARROW PYRAMIDAL

Unbelievable at one time the coast ranges of central
California were covered with these majestic behemoths.  These are
the tallest trees in North America, some over 300 feet tall.
Need year round moisture to perform well, which would make it an
excellent outer perimeter lawn tree.  The tree trunk grows almost
parallel, but if stressed, the trunck will have a significant
taper.  Pest free.  It is resistant to oak root fungus.  Not
paticular to soil.  The bark is red, fiberous and long lasting.
The small aromatic, dense blue-green needles are 1 inch long
and nearly horizontal branches, with drooping outer branchlets.

\

\Sequoia sempervirens 'Los Altos'\
#fyellow Sequoia sempervirens 'Los Altos':#d
Coast redwood 'Los Altos', Redwood 'Los Altos'
Native to the coast ranges of Oregon and California
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d NARROW PYRAMIDAL

Unbelievable at one time the coast ranges of central
California were covered with these majestic behemoths.  These are
the tallest trees in North America, some over 300 feet tall.
Need year round moisture to perform well, which would make it an
excellent outer perimeter lawn tree.  The tree trunk grows almost
parallel, but if stressed, the trunck will have a significant
taper.  Pest free.  It is resistant to oak root fungus.  Not
paticular to soil.  The bark is red, fiberous and long lasting.
The small aromatic deep green needles are 1 inch long and heavy
texture on horizontal, arching branches.

\

\Sequoia sempervirens 'Santa Cruz'\
#fyellow Sequoia sempervirens 'Santa Cruz':#d
Coast redwood 'Santa Cruz', Redwood 'Santa Cruz'
Native to the coast ranges of Oregon and California
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d NARROW PYRAMIDAL

Unbelievable at one time the coast ranges of central
California were covered with these majestic behemoths.  These are
the tallest trees in North America, some over 300 feet tall.
Need year round moisture to perform well, which would make it an
excellent outer perimeter lawn tree.  The tree trunk grows almost
parallel, but if stressed, the trunck will have a significant
taper.  Pest free.  It is resistant to oak root fungus.  Not
paticular to soil.  The bark is red, fiberous and long lasting.
The small aromatic light green needles are 1 inch long and soft
texture on branches bending slightly down.
\

\Sophora japonica\
#fyellow Sophora japonica:#d
Japanese pagoda tree, Scholar tree, Chinese scholar tree
Native to Japan and Korea
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A long lived tree, that blooms regularly, except in areas that
have cold and damp summers.  Tolerant of most soils and has no
pest or disease problems.  Average water requirements.  Provides
filtered shade and therefore can be used in a lawn or can be
gardened under.  Resistant to Oak root fungus.  Branches and the
trunk take on a rugged oak appearance as it ages.  The dark green
leaves are 7-10 inches long, divided into 5-17, 1-2 inch long
leaflets.  When in bloom the tree is covered with clusters of
beautiful pea-shaped creamy-white flowers.  The flowers last
almost two months in late summer and early fall.  Brown pea like
pods follow and hang on the tree most of the winter.  The Scholar
tree is a legume and fixes nitrogen in the soil.  All surrounding
plants benefit from this natural fertilizing.  Fall color is
yellow.  Other varieties:

'Regent' - vigorous and uniform grower
'Pendula' - densely rounded with pendulous (weeping) branches
\

\Sorbus alnifolia 'Redbird'\
#fyellow Sorbus alnifolia 'Redbird':#d
Korean mountain ash 'Redbird'
Native to China, Korea and Japan
Moderate growing tree


#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 25 - 35
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

A vigorous tree with abundant very showy separate flowers (more
so than the wild species) fern-like dark green leaves.  Tolerates
very low and high temperatures, strong winds and low humidity.
Needs well drained soil and average garden watering.  When under
stress, cankers (borers) and fire blight can be a problem.  The
pure white flowers form in loose clusters, followed by brilliant
red to yellow -« inch fruit in large clusters in the fall.
Birds are attracted to this tree.  Fall color is scarlet to
blood-red

\

\Sorbus alnifolia\
#fyellow Sorbus alnifolia:#d
Korean mountain ash
Native to China, Korea and Japan
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 25 - 35
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

A vigorous tree with abundant separate flowers and to some
extent, fern-like leaves.  Tolerates very low and high
temperatures, strong winds and low humidity.  Needs well drained
soil and average garden watering.  When under stress, cankers
(borers) and fire blight can be a problem.  The pure white
flowers form in loose clusters, followed by brilliant red to
yellow -« inch fruit in large clusters in the fall.  Birds are
attracted to this tree.  Fall color is scarlet to blood-red

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\Sorbus aucuparia\
#fyellow Sorbus aucuparia:#d
European mountain ash, Rowan tree
Native to Europe and Asia
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 25 - 35
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

A vigorous tree with abundant separate flowers and fern-like
leaves.  Has naturalized in Alaska.  Tolerates very low and high
temperatures and strong winds.  Performs poorly in hot humid
areas of the south.  Needs well drained soil and average garden
watering.  When under stress, cankers (borers) and fire blight
can be a problem.  The small white flowers form in loose
clusters, followed by orange red  inch fruit in large clusters
in the fall.  Birds are attracted to this tree.  Fall color is
yellow, orange or red.  Popular varieties are:
'Asplenifolia' - double serrate leaflets, graceful appearance
'Fastigaiata' - narrow upright form
'Pendula' - Weeping European mountain ash
\

\Sorbus tianshanica\
#fyellow Sorbus tianshanica:#d
Turkestan mountain ash
Native to Turkey
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 15 - 25
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

A tree with abundant separate flowers and to some extent,
fern-like leaves.  Tolerates very low and high temperatures,
strong winds and low humidity.  A good tree for small gardens.
Needs well drained soil and average garden watering.  When under
stress, cankers (borers) and fire blight can be a problem.  The
pure white flowers form in loose clusters, followed by brilliant
red to yellow -« inch fruit in clusters in the fall.  Birds are
attracted to this tree.  Fall color is red
\

\Stewartia koreana\
#fyellow Stewartia koreana:#d
Korean stewartia
Native to Korea
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 25 - 35
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

All season performer, with large white flowers in the summer,
showy fruit in the fall and interesting branch structure and
colorful flaking bark in the winter.  Performs best in moist
soils that are high in organic matter.  Does poorly exposed to
the sun, in hot areas.  The dark green leaves are 3-4 inches
long, satiny underneath.  Large white camellia like 3 inch wide
flowers with orange centers, bloom in the summer.  The fall color
is orange to orange-red.
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\Thuja plicata\
#fyellow Thuja plicata:#d
Western red cedar, Giant arborvitae, Canoe cedar
Native to Alaska to Northern California and eastward to Montana
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 100 - 200+
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

A common tree in the Northwest, with dark green, lacy scale like
leaves.  Used extensively as a source of timber, it makes an
ideal tree in large lawns in the Northwest.  It takes shearing
and can be used as hedge or screen.  Performs best in cool, moist
soils and needs partial shade in hot inland areas.  Once
established (in native areas), it needs no water.  The
leaves turn a nice bonze in the winter.
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\Thuja occidentalis\
#fyellow Thuja occidentalis:#d
American aborvitae
Native to Eastern United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d NARROW PYRAMIDAL

A tree that is seldom seen in the wild, but varieties are
common.  Needs moist soil, and moist air for it to look its
best.  The foliage will turn brown in severe cold.  Makes an
excellent clipped or unclipped screen.  Popular varieties are:

'Douglasii Pyramidalis' - Tall, green
'Emerald' - Neat, dense-growing
'Fastigata' - Tall, narrow and dense
'Nigra' - Tall, dense
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\Tilia cordata\
#fyellow Tilia cordata:#d
Little-leaf linden
Native to Europe
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d UPRIGHT OVAL

This tree has a compact form, with beautiful fragrant flowers.
Performs better in deep, rich soil and with abundant water.  Can
be used in lawns or as a street or shade tree.  Bees are highly
attracted to this tree.  Can stand urban conditions and some
drought.  The leaves are 1«-3« inches long, dark green, silvery
underneath.  The yellow flowers are fragrant and grow in cluster
in late spring and early summer.  The fruit that follow are small
flimsy bracts, much like the maple.  Popular varieties are:

'Greenspire' - Used as a street tree
'Pyramidalis' - broad pyramidal form
'Handsworth' - very interesting winter look
'Swedish Upright' - narrow pyramidal
'June Bride' - heavy show of flowers

Others: 'Chancellor', Glenleven, 'Olympic'
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\Tsuga canadensis\
#fyellow Tsuga canadensis:#d
Canadian eastern hemlock, Canada hemlock
Native to Northeastern North America
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

A gracefully immense tree with beautiful foliage.  Needs acidic
soil, plentiful moisture, high summer humidity and protection
from the hot sun and strong winds.  This tree look its best in
mass or grove plantings or planted as a specimen in a large
lawn.  Can be sheared and used as a thick hedge.  The short
needles are dark green, with horizontal drooping branches.
Other varieties are:
'Bradshaw' - perfect broad pyramidal with wide base
'Fremdii' - dense, 30 feet tall
var. globosa - dense and round forming
'Kingsville' - narrow pyramidal to 20 feet
'Macrophylla' - longer needles than species
'Penpula' - Sergent hemlock.  Twice as wide as high, flat top
  very gracefull
'Pomfret' - fast growing, dense broad pyramidal
'Taxifolia' - yew like foliage
'Westonigra' - Very dark green foliage
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\Tsuga heterophylla\
#fyellow Tsuga heterophylla:#d
Western hemlock
Native to the coast ranges of Northern California and Eastward
  to Northern Idaho and Montana.
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 100 - 200+
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

A gracefully immense tree with beautiful foliage.  Needs acidic
soil, plentiful moisture, high summer humidity and protection
from the hot sun and strong winds.  This tree look its best in
mass or grove plantings or planted as a specimen in a large
lawn.  Can be sheared and used as a thick hedge.  The short
needles (fern like) are dark green to yellowish green, with
horizontal drooping branches.
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\Tsuga mertensiana\
#fyellow Tsuga mertensiana:#d
Mountain hemlock
Native from Alaska south to Sierra Nevada to Northern Idaho and
  Montana
Slow growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Needled Evergreen
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d BROAD PYRAMIDAL

A much slower growing tree than other than other hemlocks.  Needs
acidic soil, plentiful moisture, high summer humidity and
protection from the hot sun and strong winds.  Is not at its best
in lowland areas.  This tree look its best in mass or grove
plantings or planted as a specimen in a large lawn or rock
garden.  Can be sheared and used as a thick hedge.  The short
blue-green needles (fern like) are «-1 inch long.  The cones
1«-3 inches long.
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\Ulmus americana\
#fyellow Ulmus americana:#d
American elm
Native to the Eastern United States
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 75 - 100
#flightgreen FORM:#d VASE

A large, handsome tree, whose very existence as a species is
threaten by Dutch elm disease.  The leaves of infected trees turn
yellow and eventually wilt and die.  Research is currently being
done to to prevent total extinction.  We should not give up on
this tree, but rather, through use of selective breeding increase
its resistance to this disease.  Grows best in deep soils.  Roots
should not be crowded as they will lift up concrete.  Will
tolerate some drought.  The leaves are 3-5 inches long, tooth
shaped.  The fall color is Yellow.
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\Ulmus parvifolia\
#fyellow Ulmus parvifolia:#d
Chinese elm, Evergreen Chinese elm
Native to China and Japan
Fast growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 35 - 55
#flightgreen FORM:#d HORIZONTAL OVAL

Another fantastic tree from Asia.  The Chinese elm is highly
resistant to Dutch elm disease and tolerates poor, alkaline,
compacted soils.  Tolerates high heat, wind and drought.  The
root system is aggressive and close to the surface, making it
difficult to impossible to garden under.  Excellent shade tree.
The interesting bark exfoliates (sheds), showing a yellowish bark
underneath.  The leaves are 3/4-1« wide, oval.  Red cluster of
fruit form in the fall, while the leaves are still on the tree.
The fall color is yellow to purple.
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\Zelkova serrata\
#fyellow Zelkova serrata:#d
Sawleaf zelkova, Japanese zelkova
Native to Japan and Korea
Moderate growing tree

#flightgreen TREE TYPE:#d Deciduous
#flightgreen HEIGHT:#d 55 - 75
#flightgreen FORM:#d ROUND

A good substitute for the American elm in those areas infected
with Dutch elm disease.  Though not immune, it is highly
resistant.  Not particular to soil and will take some drought.
Very pest resistant.  The bark is gray and the leaves are similar
to the elms and turn yellow to red in the fall.  Other varieties
are:

'Halka' - very fast growing
'Green Vase' - highly resistant to Dutch elm disease
'Village Green' - arching branches, highly resistant to Dutch elm
  disease
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