1. SAUCER MAGNOLIA-Magnolia soulangeana

Saucer magnolia is a small ornamental tree reaching a mature height of 20-30'. It produces large cup shaped flowers that are pink outside and white inside that bloom in early spring.

2. PAGODA DOGWOOD-Cornus alternifolia

The only alternate leafed Dogwood. Makes an excellent specimen plant with yellowish white flowers in May. A good plant for naturalizing.

3. RIVER BIRCH-Betula nigra

River birch graces the creekbanks and lowlands of the southeastern U.S. The fluttering leaves and unique orange peeling bark make it a favorite for landscaping.

4. HARDY RUBBER tree-Eucommia ulmoides

The Hardy rubber tree got its name from the latex like sap which can be processed into rubber. It is the only rubber producing tree for the central and northern parts of the country. It makes an excellent shade tree with outstanding summer foliage that is completely free of pests.

5. SHAGBARK HICKORY-Carya ovata

Pioneers found the wood of this tree to be resilient and flexible. Hickory soon became prized for axe handles, wagon hubs, and fuel wood. Shagbark hickory still serves many of these uses today.

6. BURR OAK- Quercus macrocarpa

Burr Oak is native to the central U.S. It is a slow growing, stout tree typical of the Oak family. They reach 70-80' at maturity and can grow to over 100'.

7. SHUMARD OAK-Quercus shumardii

Shumard Oak grows predominantly in the southeastern U.S. Although a close relative of red oak, the wood from this tree is said to be stronger.

8. BIGLEAF MAGNOLIA-Magnolia macrophylla

Bigleaf magnolia is a round headed, cumbersome giant in the magnolia family, reaching 30-40' in height. It grows large creamy white flowers that can sometimes reach 14" across and very fragrant. This magnolia is an interesting native tree which occurs limitedly from Ohio to Florida and west to Arkansas and Louisiana.

9. PRINCESS tree-Paulownia tomentosa

Because of its resistance to insects and disease and its fast growth rate, the species has been used in strip mine reclamation in Kentucky. The wood is prized by the Japanese and is used in rice pots, bowls, spoons, furniture, coffins, and air crafts. There are 85,000 seeds per ounce and a large tree may produce 20 million seeds per year. The tree was named after Anna Pavlorna, daughter of Czar Paul I and wife of Prince William of the Netherlands.

10. MIMOSA-Albizia julibrissin

Mimosa is very popular in southern states, where its showy flower and fern-like leaf give a tropical effect. It is very susceptible to wilt and is not very cold hardy in this area.

11. REDBUD- Cercis canadensis

Redbud is beautiful for its form and pink spring flowers. The most notable use for redbud is landscape and ornamental planting. Redbud is the state tree of Oklahoma.

12. SWAMP WHITE OAK-Quercus bicolor

Swamp white oak thrives on wet sites where most other oaks fail. Its timber is excellent for both decorative and heavy duty use.

13. CHINESE ELM-Ulnus parvifolia

Also known as Lacebark Elm, this tree makes an excellent, tough, durable tree adaptable to many situations. Its mottled bark and lustrous dark green leaves that change to yellowish and reddish purple in the fall make it attractive year round.

14. JAPANESE YEW - Taxus cuspidata

A native of Japan, Korea and Manchuria, the new growth on this taxus is a lovely soft yellow-green which develops in May and is effective for about a month. Some native varieties can reach heights of over 40 feet.

15. CHESTNUT OAK-Quercus prinus

Chestnut Oak is native of the Appalachian Mountains where it can be found growing on poor, dry, upland sites in pure stands. The acorns are sweet tasting and are relished by many forms of wildlife. The bark is rich tannin and valued in the preparation of leather.

16. BLACK WALNUT-Juglans nigra

The wood of this tree is highly prized and has been used for cabinets, gun stocks, and furniture pieces. The wood is so valuable as veneer that "Walnut Rustlers" have developed sophisticated techniques to remove trees such as midnight operations and the use of helicopters. It is the single most valuable tree species in the U.S.

17. KENTUCKY COFFEEtree-Gymnocladus dioicus

The coffeetree bears stout twigs and large, feathery compound leaves up to 3 feet long. Pioneers roasted the seeds for imitation coffee.

18. COMMON PERSIMMON-Diospyros virginiana

The wood of Persimmon is heavy, hard, strong and close grained and is used for golf club heads, billiard cues, flooring and veneer. The fruits are edible and are eaten by many binds of wildlife.

19. CRIMSON KIN G NORWAY MAPLE-Acer platanoides 'Crimson King'

Mature height of this tree can reach 50'. Its leaves retain a deep maroon color throughout the growing season that produce a dense shade.

20. GINGKO-Ginkgo biloba

The Maidenhair tree represents the last surviving species of the gingko family. This tree, native to China and Japan, is now planted worldwide. Ornamental use in cities is favored as gingko is drought, pollution, and insect resistant. The female bears a very ill smelling fruit.

21. GLOSSY BUCKTHORN-Rhamnus frangula

A small, or large upright spreading shrub, Glossy Buckthorn is good for naturalizing. It is a native of Europe, western Asia, and north Africa.

22. AMERICAN HOPHORNBEAM-Ostrya virginiana

A small tree averaging 25 to 40' in height. In the wild, Ironwood grows on the dryer slopes of woodlands where it exists as an understory species.

23. JAPANESE PAGODA tree-Saphora japonica

Pagodatree is the last of the large ornamental trees to flower in the north. It was used around Buddhist temples, thus the name. A yellow dye can be extracted from the flowers by baking them until brown and then boiling them in water.

24. RED BUCKEYE - Aesculus pavia

Red Buckeye is a small tree only reaching 10 - 20'. The flowers are a deep red and make a striking display in late April, early May. The flowers also attract hummingbirds.

25. EUROPEAN MOUNTAINASH - Sorbis acuparia

The leaves of this tree are a dark dull green in the summer with fall color ranging from green to yellow to a fine reddish purple. The fruit ripens to an orange-red in late August and is primarily planted for that reason.

26. GREEN ASH-Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Green ash is a very popular landscape tree, growing in almost any conditions. It is found native in moist bottom lands or along stream banks.

27. YELLOWWOOD - Cledrastis kentukea

An excellent tree for flowers and foliage. The medium size and spreading habit make it a choice specimen tree. Flowers are white, fragrant and abundant, borne in May to early June. In full flower the tree seems to be dripping with white rain.

28. SAWTOOTH OAK - Quercus accutissima

This Oak grows best in southern climates. The chestnut like leaves are dark a, lustrous green that turn brown and persist through the winter, making it a good year round screen. The new leaves emerge a light yellow and provide a golden glow to the entire tree.

29. SHINGLE OAK - Quercus imbricaria

Shingle Oak was given its name for its ability to produce a quality, durable splitshake shingle. Its leaves cling to the tree for most of the winter, creating an ideal den for squirrels.

30. BLUE ASH - Fraxinus quadrangulata

Blue Ash grows 50 to 70 feet in height. The bark is different from other ashes, for on old trunks such as this, it is broken into scaly plates. The inner bark contains a substance that turns blue upon exposure to air, thus the name.

31. STAR MAGNOLIA - Magnolia stellata

A native of Japan, this small tree bears fragrant white flowers in late February early March. One of the earliest magnolias to bloom, if the frost doesn't kill the buds, this plant gives an outstanding show and makes an outstanding specimen or accent plant.

32. CORNELIANCHERRY DOGWOOD - Cornus mas

The earliest flowering dogwood, one of the first plants to show color in the spring. Flowers are yellow and are borne in late February early March. The cherry red fruits are used for syrup and preserves.

33. NORTHERN CATALPA - Catalpa speciosa

This coarse textured tree displays large heart shaped leaves and long slender seed pods. The wood is extremely resistant to rot and has been used for railroad ties.

34. WEEPING HEMLOCK - Tsuga canadensis 'Sargentii'

There are many varieties of canadian hemlock from the common upright form to prostrate varieties that grow along the ground. All are considered slow growing. This spectacular specimen was probably planted when the building was constructed.

35. AMERICAN BEECH - Fagus grandifolia

Beech is one of the most distinctive trees of North America. It is notable for its smooth gray bark and spreading crown The nuts were once fed to swine and were a favorite food of the now extinct passenger pigeon.

36. TULIPTREE - Liriodendron tulipifera

The stately yellow poplar dwarfs many of its eastern forest companions with a mature height of up to 200 feet and a trunk diameter of up to 12 feet. Pioneers favored the tulip tree for its straightness and termite resistance when constructing log cabins.

37. CHINKAPIN OAK - Quercus muehlenbergii

The Yellow Chestnut Oak is native from Vermont to Virginia, west to Nebraska, Mexico and Texas. In the wild it is found on dry limestone outcrops but prefers rich bottomlands and there attains its greatest size which can reach up to 80 feet.

38. THORNLESS HONEYLOCUST - Gleditsia tricanthos var. inermis

This tree provides a very delicate and sophisticated silhouette and once considered an excellent lawn tree for filtered shade. However the graceful habit has caused it to be over planted resulting in serious insect and disease problems. There are many varieties from upright to weeping habits.

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