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Tree & Shrub Selections for
A Green Deed Tree Planting
Program
Tree Selections: Large Medium Small Shrubs
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| CATALPA, NORTHERN or WESTERN Catalpa speciosa. Native. This is a large, fast growing , moderately long lived tree. It can tolerate salt, alkaline soil, poor drainage, and drought. It likes full sun. Children recognize this tree as the one with the long, slender beans (or cigars). At the end of May, the Catalpa puts on a wonderful flower show. The flowers are large and white and arrive when most other trees are through blooming. |
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CHERRY, BLACK Prunus serotina. Native. This is a tall, fast growing, moderately long lived tree. It tolerates clay soils and drought, but is sensitive to salt and poor drainage. It requires full sun. An easy identification for this tree is its bark which resembles black potato chips. The interesting bark, the flowers, and the fruit give this tree high ornamental interest. It is easily transplanted. This is best done in the Spring. The wood is prized for furniture making. |
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| COFFEETREE, KENTUCKY Gymnocladus diocius. Native. This is an average growing large tree of good longevity. It tolerates drought, poor drainage, clay and salt. The doubly compound leaves with large leaflets, the short thick legumes (beans), and the thick twigs readily identify this tree. |
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GINGKO Gingko Biloba. This tree is a native of China and is called the “fossil tree”. It was growing at the time of the dinosaurs and is not propagated in nurseries. It tolerates drought, poor drainage, clay soil, and salt. It is noted for its fan shaped leaves and beautiful yellow fall color. Male trees are preferred because the fruit is offensive to some. The tree has been grown successfully in this area. The Blue Island library has some gorgeous specimens in their landscape. |
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HACKBERRY, COMMON Celtis occidentalis. Native. It is a large, slow-growing tree of good longevity. It can tolerate drought, poor drainage, clay soil, but not salt. It closely resembles the American Elm. It has the vase shape. It has interesting “warty” bark and good fall color. |
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