Emerald Avenue Hornbeam. Rugged Ridge Maple. F lashfire Maple. Prairie Sentinel Hackberry

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Rugged Ridge Maple Prairie Sentinel Hackberry Emerald Avenue Hornbeam Rugged Ridge Maple

More than half are choice cultivars of North American natives.

F lashfire Maple F lashfire Maple Rugged Ridge Maple Acer miyabei JFS-KW3AMI Zone: 4 Height:

corky bark makes this the most impressive cultivar of the species that we have seen.

Tough and adaptable, this will be an easy tree for growers and a versatile large street tree

Flashfire Maple Acer saccharum JFS-Caddo2 Zone: 5 Height: 45' Spread: 40' Shape: Broadly

seedlings, this tree has the brightest red fall color we have seen in a cultivar adapted to

It features dark green summer foliage, better mildew resistance than other Caddo selections,

Emerald Avenue Hornbeam Carpinus betulus JFS

Zone: 5 Height: 40' Spread: 28' Shape: Broadly pyramidal to ovate Foliage: Deep green Fall

2 Rugged Ridge Maple Prairie Sentinel Hackberry Emerald Avenue Hornbeam Rugged Ridge Maple Introducing 16 new and improved trees! More than half are choice cultivars of North American natives. All are selected for outstanding performance in your nursery and in the landscape. F lashfire Maple F lashfire Maple Rugged Ridge Maple Acer miyabei JFS-KW3AMI Zone: 4 Height: 55' Spread: 40' Shape: Upright oval Foliage: Dark green Fall Color: Yellow Deeply furrowed, corky bark makes this the most impressive cultivar of the species that we have seen. More vigorous, with heavier caliper and more ornamental bark. Tough and adaptable, this will be an easy tree for growers and a versatile large street tree in cities. Flashfire Maple Acer saccharum JFS-Caddo2 Zone: 5 Height: 45' Spread: 40' Shape: Broadly oval Foliage: Dark green Fall Color: Bright red Selected from Caddo Mountain sugar maple seedlings, this tree has the brightest red fall color we have seen in a cultivar adapted to Southern heat. It features dark green summer foliage, better mildew resistance than other Caddo selections, strong growth, and brilliant red, early fall color. Emerald Avenue Hornbeam Carpinus betulus JFS-KW1CB P.A.F. Zone: 5 Height: 40' Spread: 28' Shape: Broadly pyramidal to ovate Foliage: Deep green Fall Color: Yellow A stout trunk, strong central leader, and sturdy branch arrangement led to our nicknaming this brawny tree The Hulk. Vigorous and easy to grow, its performance is impressive on the street. When others look tired during the dog days of summer, Emerald Avenue maintains healthy deep green foliage, thanks to its superior heat tolerance. Prairie Sentinel Hackberry Celtis occidentalis JFS-KSU1 Zone: 4 Height: 45' Spread: 12' Shape: Tightly fastigiate, columnar Foliage: Medium green Fall Color: Yellow This fastigiate hackberry fills the need for a columnar tree for narrow city streets in the toughest climates. Discovered in the rugged high plains of western Kansas, it has great adaptability to heat, drought, and cold of the prairie.

Red Rage Tupelo Native Flame American Hornbeam Red Rage Tupelo New and improved introductions are backed by

We work with tree scientists, breeders and growers to determine regional suitability.

Wildfire Tupelo Green Whisper Bald Cypress Red Rage Tupelo Nyssa sylvatica Haymanred Zone: 5 Height: 35' Spread:

RESISTANCE: leaf spot Discovered by plantsman Mike Hayman in southern Indiana, Red Rage features deep green, high

Wildfire Tupelo Nyssa sylvatica Wildfire Zone: 5 Height: 40' Spread: 25' Shape: Broadly pyramidal to oval Foliage:

Summer foliage is green, changing to autumn tints of orange-yellow to purplish red.

Foliage: Green Fall Color: Red This versatile native species is ripe for cultivar development, and Native Flame

Selected for good upright growth and form, and especially for its bright red fall color.

3 Red Rage Tupelo Native Flame American Hornbeam Red Rage Tupelo New and improved introductions are backed by extensive research, development and testing. We work with tree scientists, breeders and growers to determine regional suitability. Our 60+ introductions and co-introductions are indicated in our catalogs by the Schmidt logo. Wildfire Tupelo Green Whisper Bald Cypress Red Rage Tupelo Nyssa sylvatica Haymanred Zone: 5 Height: 35' Spread: 20' Shape: Broadly pyramidal Foliage: Dark green, glossy Fall Color: Bright red Fruit: Seedless DISEASE RESISTANCE: leaf spot Discovered by plantsman Mike Hayman in southern Indiana, Red Rage features deep green, high gloss summer foliage that resists leaf spot, then turns bright red with the onset of fall weather. Wildfire Tupelo Nyssa sylvatica Wildfire Zone: 5 Height: 40' Spread: 25' Shape: Broadly pyramidal to oval Foliage: Dark green, red new growth Fall Color: Yellow-orange to purplish This tupelo offers an extra season of brightly colored foliage. Spring brings a surprising flush of deep red new growth, which continues as long as new leaves emerge. Summer foliage is green, changing to autumn tints of orange-yellow to purplish red. Native Flame American Hornbeam Carpinus caroliniana JFS-KW6 Zone: 5 Height: 30' Spread: 20' Shape: Upright oval Foliage: Green Fall Color: Red This versatile native species is ripe for cultivar development, and Native Flame leads the pack into bright fall colors. Selected for good upright growth and form, and especially for its bright red fall color. It combines the graceful informality of a native with the brilliant colors of a modern cultivar. Green Whisper Bald Cypress Taxodium distichum JFS-SGPN Zone: 5 Height: 55' Spread: 30' Shape: Pyramidal Foliage: Fresh, bright green Fall Color: Rusty orange The freshest, softest, brightest green foliage that we have seen in a bald cypress gives this tree an inviting appearance and the appeal of a fluffy green feather pillow. Vigorous growth and upright pyramidal form also make it stand out from seedlings.

Four new elms join our growing portfolio of disease and pestresistant selections.

National Elm Trial. Identify the best performers for you and your customers at: www.jfschmidt.

americana Princeton Zone: 4 Height: 65' Spread: 50' Shape: Upright vase shaped Foliage: Dark green Fall Color: Yellow

form and dark green foliage, it has since proven to be one of the best American Elms for resisting the attack of

Everclear Elm Ulmus parvifolia BSNUPF PP 17655 Zone: 5 Height: 40' Spread: 15' Shape: Columnar to narrow vase

Disease and phloem necrosis With better cold hardiness and the tightest form we have seen, this lacebark elm grows

New Harmony Elm Ulmus americana New Harmony Zone: 4b Height: 70' Spread: 65' Shape: Vase shaped with arching limbs

ASE TOLERANCE: Dutch Elm Disease Introduced by the U.S. National Arboretum, this tree features the classic vase shape

Vigorous growing and slightly narrower than Valley Forge.

4 Four new elms join our growing portfolio of disease and pestresistant selections. Most of the 21 cultivars we grow are being evaluated for regional suitability and performance in the decade-long National Elm Trial. Identify the best performers for you and your customers at: Princeton Elm Princeton Elm New Harmony Elm Everclear Elm Emerald Prairie Elm Princeton Elm Ulmus americana Princeton Zone: 4 Height: 65' Spread: 50' Shape: Upright vase shaped Foliage: Dark green Fall Color: Yellow DISEASE TOLERANCE: Dutch Elm Disease Originally selected in 1922 by William Flemer for its dense symmetrical upright form and dark green foliage, it has since proven to be one of the best American Elms for resisting the attack of Dutch Elm Disease. Everclear Elm Ulmus parvifolia BSNUPF PP Zone: 5 Height: 40' Spread: 15' Shape: Columnar to narrow vase Foliage: Dark green, glossy Fall Color: Yellow INSECT RESISTANCE: elm leaf beetle DISEASE TOLERANCE: Dutch Elm Disease and phloem necrosis With better cold hardiness and the tightest form we have seen, this lacebark elm grows quickly and uniformly into handsome rows in the nursery. City streets are graced by the formality of its narrow shape. New Harmony Elm Ulmus americana New Harmony Zone: 4b Height: 70' Spread: 65' Shape: Vase shaped with arching limbs Foliage: Medium green Fall Color: Yellow DISEASE TOLERANCE: Dutch Elm Disease Introduced by the U.S. National Arboretum, this tree features the classic vase shape of the American elm along with a high level of disease tolerance. Vigorous growing and slightly narrower than Valley Forge. Emerald Prairie Elm Ulmus parvifolia Emerald Prairie Zone: 5 Height: 40' Spread: 30' Shape: Upright spreading, arching vase Foliage: Dark green, glossy Fall Color: Yellow INSECT RESISTANCE: elm leaf beetle DISEASE TOLERANCE: Dutch Elm Disease and phloem necrosis Cold and drought tolerance plus clean, dark green foliage make this a tough and adaptable performer for the Great Plains. Of smaller stature than American Elm, its growth habit is reminiscent of the iconic vase-shaped street tree.

Ed Wood Fullmoon Maple Prairie Pink Dogwood Ed Wood Fullmoon Maple Summer Fun Dogwood Northern Flare

Upright spreading, rounded crown Foliage: Glossy green Fall Color: Orange red to purple red Flower:

resist the tough climate of the plains. Soft pink flowers cover the tree in spring.

Foliage: Light green, cream-white margins Fall Color: Red orange with pink margins Flower: White

cream-white leaves. Leaf margins are brighter white than those of other variegated dogwoods.

Ed Wood Fullmoon Maple Acer japonicum Ed Wood #2 Zone: 5 Height: 20' Spread: 25' Shape: Broadly

fall color, vigorous growth, and leaves much larger than those of the species are merits of this

Selected by plantsman Ed Wood, its large, fan-like, cutleaf foliage and curving branches give a

05 Acer saccharum Sisseton Zone: 3 Height: 50' Spread: 40' Shape: Broadly ovate Foliage: Dark green

5 Ed Wood Fullmoon Maple Prairie Pink Dogwood Ed Wood Fullmoon Maple Summer Fun Dogwood Northern Flare Maple Prairie Pink Dogwood Cornus florida Prairie Pink Zone: 6 Height: 20' Spread: 20' Shape: Upright spreading, rounded crown Foliage: Glossy green Fall Color: Orange red to purple red Flower: Light pink Selected by the late John Pair (KSU) for the heat of Kansas, its thick glossy leaves resist the tough climate of the plains. Soft pink flowers cover the tree in spring. Summer Fun Dogwood Cornus kousa Summer Fun Zone: 5 Height: 18' Spread: 15' Shape: Upright oval Foliage: Light green, cream-white margins Fall Color: Red orange with pink margins Flower: White Fruit: Red, 3 4" White flower bracts of late spring complement rich, boldly contrasting green and cream-white leaves. Leaf margins are brighter white than those of other variegated dogwoods. Vivid fall tones are red orange and pink. Ed Wood Fullmoon Maple Acer japonicum Ed Wood #2 Zone: 5 Height: 20' Spread: 25' Shape: Broadly upright spreading Foliage: Green, large, deeply cut Fall Color: Orange, yellow, and red Excellent fall color, vigorous growth, and leaves much larger than those of the species are merits of this outstanding seedling of Aconitifolium. Selected by plantsman Ed Wood, its large, fan-like, cutleaf foliage and curving branches give a tropical feel to landscape plantings. Northern Flare Maple Royalty $1.05 Acer saccharum Sisseton Zone: 3 Height: 50' Spread: 40' Shape: Broadly ovate Foliage: Dark green Fall Color: Orange-red to red Selected from the westernmost native population of sugar maple in the northern U. S. this hardy selection features vigorous, straight growth, thickly textured leaves, and bright orange-red fall color. This North Dakota State University introduction is tolerant of both cold and drought.

6 On the front cover (clockwise): Rugged Ridge Maple, Emerald Avenue Hornbeam, Green Whisper Bald Cypress, Flashfire Maple P O Box SE 327th Ave Boring, OR Fax Toll-Free Toll-Free Fax

Autumn Blaze Freeman Maple

18th Avenue Street Tree Demonstration Guide Autumn Blaze Freeman Maple Acer x freemanii Autumn Blaze Official Tree of the City of West Bend City of West Bend Park, Recreation & Forestry Department 1115