Swamp White Oak has dark green deciduous foliage which emerges grayish green in spring on a tree with a round habit of growth. The glossy lobed leaves turn coppery-bronze in fall.

Fort McNair Red Horsechestnut is a showy flowering shade tree crowned in spring with large, upright panicles of rosy-red blooms tipped in yellow. The bold, palmate leaves provide a lush, tropical texture and dense summer shade. More resistant to leaf scorch than other horsechestnuts, it holds its handsome looks through the season. Plant it in full sun, where it forms a rounded, stately canopy for lawns and parks. Hummingbirds are drawn to its vivid spring flowers. For dramatic spring bloom on a substantial shade tree, Fort McNair is spectacular.

Slender Silhouette Sweetgum is primarily valued in the landscape for its rigidly columnar form. It has forest green deciduous foliage. The lobed palmate leaves turn an outstanding orange in the fall.

Crimson Sunset Maple is primarily valued in the landscape for its decidedly oval form. It has attractive deep purple deciduous foliage. The lobed palmate leaves are highly ornamental and turn outstanding shades of crimson and burgundy in the fall.

Lindsey's Skyward Bald Cypress is primarily valued in the landscape for its rigidly columnar form. It has emerald green deciduous foliage. The ferny bipinnately compound leaves turn an outstanding harvest gold in the fall. The shaggy silver bark and antique red branches add an interesting dimension to the landscape.

Magyar Ginkgo is primarily valued in the landscape for its distinctively pyramidal habit of growth. It has emerald green deciduous foliage. The fan-shaped leaves turn an outstanding yellow in the fall.

Skyline Honeylocust has dark green deciduous foliage on a tree with a pyramidal habit of growth. The pinnately compound leaves turn an outstanding gold in the fall.

Siouxland Cottonwood is a fast-growing native shade tree prized for the rapid relief it brings to new landscapes. A seedless male selection, it produces none of the cottony fluff that makes other cottonwoods messy. Its glossy, triangular leaves flutter in the slightest breeze and turn golden yellow in fall. Plant it in full sun, where it tolerates wind, wet soils, and tough conditions with ease. Reaching a grand size quickly, it’s ideal for screening and shade on larger properties. For fast, carefree shade, Siouxland Cottonwood delivers in a hurry.

Princeton Sentry Ginkgo offers all the prehistoric charm of this ancient tree in a narrow, upright form perfect for tight spaces and street plantings. Its distinctive fan-shaped leaves turn a brilliant, uniform gold in fall before dropping cleanly almost overnight. A male selection, it produces none of the messy fruit of seed-bearing ginkgos. Plant it in sun, where it adapts to nearly any well-drained soil and shrugs off pests, disease, and pollution. Long-lived and trouble-free, it makes a superb parkway or accent tree. For golden fall color in a slim footprint, Princeton Sentry is hard to beat.

Tuliptree has buttery yellow cup-shaped flowers with yellow eyes and orange centers held atop the branches from mid to late spring. It has emerald green deciduous foliage. The square leaves turn an outstanding gold in the fall. The furrowed gray bark is extremely showy and adds significant winter interest.

Prairie Cascade Weeping Willow combines graceful, weeping branches with exceptional cold hardiness bred for northern climates. Its glossy green leaves drape from golden-yellow stems that brighten the winter landscape after the foliage drops. A vigorous grower, it forms a rounded, cascading crown ideal beside water or on open lawns. Plant it in full sun in moist soil, where it establishes quickly and tolerates tough conditions. Its hardiness makes it a dependable weeping tree where others may fail. For weeping grace in cold climates, Prairie Cascade is a standout.

The American Beech is a magnificent native, revered for its smooth, silver-gray bark and stately, rounded canopy. Its glossy dark green leaves turn warm shades of gold and bronze in fall, often clinging through winter to rustle in the breeze. Slow-growing but extraordinarily long-lived, it becomes a commanding presence over generations. Plant it in part shade in rich, well-drained soil, where it matures into a true legacy tree. As a keystone native, it supports abundant wildlife. For grandeur, longevity, and winter character, the American Beech is unmatched.

A very popular shade tree, valued for its delicate, ferny appearance which casts a dappled shade below; foliage emerges a brilliant yellow, fading to light green; broad spreading habit of growth, seedless, very tolerant of adverse growing conditions

Princeton Elm is primarily valued in the landscape for its ornamental globe-shaped form. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The large serrated pointy leaves turn an outstanding gold in the fall.

Deborah Maple is a vigorous, large shade tree valued for its uniform shape and reliable performance. Its leaves emerge a striking red-bronze in spring, mature to lustrous green through summer, then turn clear yellow-gold in fall. Reaching a stately height, it casts dense, welcome shade over lawns and patios. Plant it in sun to part shade, where it adapts well to urban soils and conditions. Its symmetrical, upright canopy needs little pruning to look its best. For fast, dependable shade with multi-season color, Deborah is a classic.

Chinkapin Oak has dark green deciduous foliage on a tree with a round habit of growth. The serrated narrow leaves turn coppery-bronze in fall. However, the fruit can be messy in the landscape and may require occasional clean-up.

A stately tree with a narrow upright habit of growth for smaller yards and spaces, features tightly upright branching, leaves turn rich gold in fall; fast growing and vigorous, resistant to insect attacks

New Horizon Elm restores the classic American elm silhouette with strong resistance to Dutch elm disease. Its upright, vase-shaped form and dense canopy of dark green leaves cast welcome shade, turning yellow-gold in fall. A vigorous, fast grower, it quickly provides the stately presence elms were once loved for. Plant it in full sun, where it adapts to a wide range of soils and urban conditions. Tough and resilient, it makes an excellent street or lawn tree. For elm beauty without the worry, New Horizon is a smart choice.

White Shield Osage Orange has attractive dark green deciduous foliage on a tree with a round habit of growth. The glossy heart-shaped leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding yellow in the fall.