Tree Ulmus × 'Frontier' [Frontier Elm] Small tree that grows well under city conditions. Good Dutch elm disease resistance and moderate elm leaf beetle resistance.
Tree Ulmus × 'Morton Glossy' [sold as Triumph™] [Triumph Elm] Upright oval to vase-shaped habit with arching branches, glossy dark green summer foliage, changing to yellow in fall; hybrid between Accolade® and Vanguard™. Dutch elm disease resistant, the best habit in early age of the Morton Arboretum elms.
Shrub Indiana Native Viburnum dentatum [Arrowwood Viburnum] Can look ragged in dry soil. Flowers malodorous to some. Attractive to birds. Name derived from Native American use of strong sucker shoots for arrow shafts. The most durable of viburnums. Serves as a nice neutral background shrub.
Shrub Indiana Native Viburnum molle [Kentucky Viburnum] The Kentucky Viburnum is uncommon in commerce, and is closely related to Viburnum dentatum (Arrowwood Viburnum). Interesting and attractive exfoliating bark. Flowers malodorous to some. Attractive to birds. Durable viburnum. Serves as a nice neutral background shrub; also good for naturalizing.
Shrub/Tree Indiana Native Viburnum prunifolium [Blackhaw Viburnum] Widely tolerant of different soils and exposures. Transplants well. Relatively trouble-free. Can be pruned to form a nice hedge. Scale and borers are occasional problems. The edible fruits are sweet and can be eaten fresh, or used in jams and preserves.
Shrub Indiana Native Viburnum trilobum [American Cranberrybush Viburnum] Widely tolerant of soils and microclimates. May be troubled by aphids. Drought resistance is not good. Fruits are used in preserves.
Tree Xanthocyparis nootkatensis [Nootka Falsecypress] The full-size tree is a fine screening plant. Does best with ample soil and atmospheric moisture. A very dry site exposing the plant to afternoon sun and wind in winter could lead to browning and discoloration. Avoid hard pruning into old wood, it will not regenerate new shoots.
Tree Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Glauca' [Blue Nootka Cypress] Blue Nootka Cypress forms a dense screen of soft blue-green foliage. The tree is a fast growing evergreen that does not require pruning.
Tree Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula' [Pendulous Nootka Falsecypress] The full-size tree is a fine screening plant. Does best with ample soil and atmospheric moisture. A very dry site exposing the plant to afternoon sun and wind in winter could lead to browning and discoloration. Avoid hard pruning into old wood, it will not regenerate new shoots. An unpleasant odor is emitted when the leaves are rubbed or crushed. Central leader with arching to horizontal branches with drooping branchlets.
Tree Zelkova serrata [Japanese Zelkova] An excellent shade tree, probably one of the best substitutes for Ulmus americana in form and gracefulness, but slightly smaller. A beautiful wood grain for furniture, etc. Minor susceptibility to various elm diseases and pests, but resistant to Dutch Elm Disease.
