Tree Fraxinus americana 'Rosehill' [Rosehill White Ash] 'Rosehill' is a seedless cultivar that is very tolerant of poor soil conditions, including alkaline. Subject to storm damage, so plant in areas that shelter the tree from strong winds. Emerald Ash Borer is severely affecting all species of this genus. Damage can be prevented with the appropriate pesticide, but the treatment cost will eventually exceed replacement cost.
Tree Fraxinus americana 'Tures' [sold as Windy City™] [Windy City White Ash] 'Windy City' is an upright tree with an oval habit and strong branching. This hardy cultivar is also resistant to frost-cracking and has semi-glossy foliage with a handsome, rich fall color. Heavy crops of seeds on female trees cause litter, and these germinate freely making the tree slightly weedy. An unattractive ash flower gall (caused by mites) can develop on male flowers and persist into winter. Emerald Ash Borer is severely affecting all species of…
Tree Fraxinus excelsior 'Hessei' [Hessei European Ash] Fraxinus excelsior 'Hessei' is a large, vigorous, seedless tree with simple leaves, compared to the compound leaves of the species type. The Hessei European Ash does not tolerate hot and dry conditions. This cultivar has some pest resistance, but is quite susceptible to the Emerald Ash Borer, which is severely affecting all species of this genus. Damage can be prevented with the appropriate pesticide, but the treatment cost will eventually exceed replacement cost.
Tree Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Cimmzam' [sold as Cimmaron®] [Cimmaron Green Ash] This seedless, male cultivar has a uniform upright habit with an oval canopy. Fall color is a handsome orange-red. An unattractive ash flower gall (formed by mites) can develop on male flowers and persists into winter. Emerald Ash Borer is severely affecting all species of this genus. Damage can be prevented with the appropriate pesticide, but the treatment cost will eventually exceed replacement cost.
Tree Indiana Native Fraxinus quadrangulata [Blue Ash] The Blue Ash earned its common name from the blue dye made by early Americans from the inner bark, which contains a substance that turns blue with exposure to air. This tree is naturally found upland in dry, rocky limestone areas and is very drought tolerant. As with all ashes, Fraxinus quadrangulata is extremely susceptible to the Emerald Ash Borer. Damage from this pest can be prevented with the soil drench method imidacloprid, but the…
Tree Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold' [Autumn Gold Ginkgo] The Ginkgo is a long-lived deciduous conifer and gymnosperm. It is frequently termed a "living fossil," as it is the only surviving member of a group of ancient plants with fossils dating back to 270 million years ago. 'Autumn Gold' is an all male, and therefore, fruitless cultivar that has outstanding golden yellow foliage in the fall. Picturesque, open branches.
Tree Ginkgo biloba 'Goldspire' [sold as Ginkgo Goldspire™] [Goldspire Ginkgo] Non-fruiting cultivar of Ginkgo, often thought of as highly ornamental.
Tree Ginkgo biloba 'Magyar' [Magyar Ginkgo] The Ginkgo is a long-lived deciduous conifer and gymnosperm. It is frequently termed a "living fossil," as it is the only surviving member of a group of ancient plants with fossils dating back to 270 million years ago. 'Magyar' is an all male, and therefore, fruitless cultivar that has a narrow, strongly upright habit.
Tree Ginkgo biloba 'PNI 2720' [sold as Princeton Sentry®] [Princeton Sentry Ginkgo] The Ginkgo is a long-lived deciduous conifer and gymnosperm. It is frequently termed a "living fossil," as it is the only surviving member of a group of ancient plants with fossils dating back to 270 million years ago. The Princeton Sentry Ginkgo is an all male, and therefore, fruitless cultivar that has a nearly colomnuar, narrow, upright habit.
Tree Gleditsia triacanthos 'Draves' [sold as Street Keeper®] [Street Keeper Honeylocust] 'Draves' is a cultivar with Popular for street use. It has a tight narrow form with a small canopy and dark green foliage. It also has a fine texture with yellow fall color. This tree will create some mess in the fall, but minor compared to other cultivars and other species of trees.
