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1 Right Tree, Right Place December 12, 2013 Right Tree Right Site Right Tree Right Place Trees for todays streets Coastal Northeast Representative Disasters, diseases, insects and invasive plants A Major Problem The battle between trees and utility lines Carlton Plants, LLC 1

2 Right Tree, Right Place December 12, 2013 Books and articles As horticulturists you should develop a list of proper trees and a set of criteria to ensure success in your communities. Choosing trees for our community should be a balance between five major factors: A list of trees which are commonly available Environmental conditions A design that works Logical specifications Inspections Lists should not be stagnant They should be constantly updated with new plants and plant innovations. Carlton Plants, LLC 2

3 Right Tree, Right Place December 12, 2013 instance a list of smaller wing trees could include: Mostly trees that grow less than 35 tall. Naturally smaller growing genus and species Selections - Dwarfed forms & Columnar Forms Naturally occurring Tree List Scientific Name Common Name Carlton Plants, LLC 3

4 Right Tree, Right Place December 12, 2013 Tree List Origin Height Tree List Best suited for a- Urban b- Towns c- Suburban Moisture d- Tolerates dry soils w- Tolerates wet soils m- Moderate Tree List ph L- Tolerates a low ph h- Tolerates a high ph t- Tolerant/ adaptable Salt Tolerance Excellent Good Moderate Poor Carlton Plants, LLC 4

5 Right Tree, Right Place December 12, 2013 Tree List Notes When specifying consider Environmental Conditions Area size ground & vertical restrictions Soils types, ph, etc Moisture natural, irrigation Salt exposure Exposure/ Wind Insects and Diseases Vehicular & pedestrian traffic Utilities and other artificial structures Subsurface interferences Best suited for: Urban Carlton Plants, LLC 5

6 Right Tree, Right Place December 12, 2013 Best suited for: Suburban Best suited for: Rural Design Carlton Plants, LLC 6

7 Right Tree, Right Place December 12, 2013 Design What makes up good street tree specifications? Written Specifications - a list of general specs for all the trees. Spread Sheet - specifications for each individual tree. Select your own trees Notes Carlton Plants, LLC 7

8 Right Tree, Right Place December 12, 2013 When specifying consider When inspecting Delivery Nursery Planting Guarantee Tough as nails Carpinus Celtis Carlton Plants, LLC 8

9 Right Tree, Right Place December 12, 2013 Hard to get right Cornus mas Nyssa sylvatica The short lived Prunus The somewhat invasives Acer campestre Acer tartaricum Carlton Plants, LLC 9

10 Right Tree, Right Place December 12, 2013 The Natives and Native Selections Amelanchier The Hybrids The Rutgers Hybrid Dogwoods Aesculus x arnoldiana Autumn Splendor Dwarfs from Giants Tilia cordata Summer Sprite' Zelkova serrata Wireless Carlton Plants, LLC 10

11 Right Tree, Right Place December 12, 2013 The Much Maligned Crataegus Malus Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis Other tree forms Tilia x europaea Prunus serrulata 'Kwansan' Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' Try to get out 3 days per month! Attend a lecture trade show Visit a Nursery Garden Center a garden Carlton Plants, LLC 11

12 Right Tree, Right Place Recomended Smaller Trees for Connecticut Cities, Towns and Villages A CNLA List Scientific name Common name Origin Ht (ft) Suited for Moisture ph Salt tolerance Notes When specifying consider Acer buergerianum Trident Maple NE Asia 20 30' suburban d tolerates dry Better in low ph Good Tough wood; hard to find in trade. Tolerant of urban Straight central leader, higher limbs. conditions. Acer buergerianum 'Streetwise' Streetwise Trident Maple Asia/ USA intro 30 45' urban m moderate Better in low ph Good Tends to have more of a central leader. Tolerant of Straight central leader, higher limbs. urban conditions. Acer campestre Hedge Maple Europe 30 35' urban d tolerates dry Very tolerant Good Seeds heavily, very dense. Tolerates Urban conditions well. stem plants. For single stem request straight central leader, higher limbs. Acer campestre Queen Elizabeth Queen Elizabeth Hedge Maple Europe/ USA intro 30 35' urban d tolerates dry Very tolerant Good Better selection. Tolerates Urban conditions well. Straight central leader, higher limbs. Acer griseum Paperbark Maple China 20 30' rural m moderate Better in low ph Poor Very slow. Beautiful exfoliating bark can be subject to vandalism. Somewhat expensive. Acer miyabei 'State Street' State Street Miyabei Maple Asia/ USA intro 35 45' urban d tolerates dry Very tolerant Good From the Morton Arboretum, exceptional tolerance to urban pollution. Acer palmatum Japanese Maple NE Asia 15 30' rural m moderate Better in low ph Poor Plant in grass strips & mulch to avoid weed wacker damage. Acer tataricum Tatarian Maple Europe 20 25' urban d tolerates dry Very tolerant Good Has shown invasive tendencies. Tolerates Urban conditions well. Acer tataricum GarAnn Hotwings Tatarian Maple Europe/ USA intro 20 25' urban d tolerates dry Very tolerant Good Has shown invasive tendencies, Colorful samaras. Tolerates Urban conditions well. Acer tataricum Patdell Pattern Perfect Tatarian Maple Europe/ USA intro 20 25' urban d tolerates dry Very tolerant Good Has shown invasive tendencies, Dark glossy thick leaves. Tolerates Urban conditions well. stem plants. For single stem request straight central leader, higher limbs. Slightly larger tree give ample space. stem plants. For single stem request straight central leader, higher limbs. stem plants. For single stem request straight central leader, higher limbs. stem plants. For single stem request straight central leader, higher limbs. stem plants. For single stem request straight central leader, higher limbs. Acer triflorium Three Flower Maple NE Asia 25 30' suburban m moderate Better in low ph Poor Tough to find, very ornamental. Good fall color. Straight central leader, higher limbs. Acer x 'Warrenred' Pacific Sunset Maple Asia/ USA Hybrid 30 35' urban m moderate Very tolerant Good Dark glossy leaves, good fall color. Slightly larger tree give ample space. Acer x 'Cinnamon Flake' Cinnamon Flake Maple Hybrid 25 30' rural m moderate Better in low ph Poor Very slow. Beautiful exfoliating bark can be subject Choose ones grafted onto Acer Saccharum. to vandalism. Somewhat expensive. Developed by Sid Waxman UCONN. Acer x 'Ginzam' Gingerbread Maple Hybrid 20 25' rural m moderate Better in low ph Poor Very slow. Beautiful exfoliating bark can be subject Choose ones grafted onto Acer Saccharum. to vandalism. Somewhat expensive. Aesculus x arnoldiana Autumn Splendor Autumn Splendor Chestnut Hybrid 30 35' suburban m moderate Tolerant Good Flowering yellow. Good fall color. Will take most Choose ones with high limbs to start. conditions, some minor leaf problems. Alnus x 'Spaethii' Spaeth's Alder European hybrid 40 65' suburban d tolerates dry Very tolerant Good Lustrous green leaves. New to US Widely used in Slightly larger tree give ample space. Europe. Takes compacted soils. Amelanchier arborea Downy Serviceberry Native 20 30' suburban m moderate Tolerant Good Flowering April/ White. Edible fruit can cause Best chosen as a single stem, can be used as a staining. Rust, Powderly Mildew, Black knot, Fire and multistem tree. Select single stem ones budded Leaf Blight problems. Tolerant of shade. on A. laevis for minimal suckering. Choose those that have been pruned hard. Amelanchier canadensis Glennform Rainbow Pillar Serviceberry Native selection 15 20' suburban w tolerates wet Tolerant Good Flowering April/ White. Edible fruit can cause staining. Dense head. Upright. Relatively disease resistant. Tolerant of shade. Best chosen as a single stem, choose initially with higher branching. Select ones budded on A. laevis for minimal suckering. Compiled by Ed Gregan and Darryl Newman Page 1 of 8

13 Right Tree, Right Place Recomended Smaller Trees for Connecticut Cities, Towns and Villages A CNLA List Scientific name Common name Origin Ht (ft) Suited for Moisture ph Salt tolerance Notes When specifying consider Amelanchier laevis Allegany Serviceberry Native 20 30' suburban w tolerates wet Tolerant Good Flowering April/ White. More open in form. More sucker less than other Shad. Edible fruit can cause staining. Rust, Powderly Mildew, Black knot, Fire and Leaf Blight problems. Tolerant of shade. Best chosen as a single stem, choose initially with higher branching and pruned hard. Amelanchier laevis 'Cumulus' Cumulus Serviceberry Native selection 20 30' suburban w tolerates wet Tolerant Good Flowering April/ White. More open in form. More sucker less than other Shad. Edible fruit can cause Best chosen as a single stem, choose initially with higher branching and pruned hard. Select staining. Rust, Powderly Mildew, Black knot, Fire and ones budded on A. laevis for minimal suckering. Leaf Blight problems. Tolerant of shade. Amelanchier laevis 'Rogers' Lustre Serviceberry Native selection 20 30' suburban w tolerates wet Tolerant Good Flowering April/ White. Good disease resistance. Stronger branching habit. Tolerant of shade. Amelanchier x grandiflora Autumn Brilliance Autumn Brilliance Apple Serviceberry Hybrid 20 25' suburban w tolerates wet Tolerant Good Flowering April/ White. Rust, Powderly Mildew, Black knot, Fire and Leaf Blight. Tolerant of shade. Best chosen as a single stem, choose initially with higher branching and pruned hard. Select ones budded on A. laevis for minimal suckering. Best chosen as a single stem, choose initially with higher branching and pruned hard. Select ones budded on A. laevis for minimal suckering. Amelanchier x grandiflora Princess Diana Princess Diana Apple Serviceberry Hybrid 20 25' suburban w tolerates wet Tolerant Good Flowering April/ White. Rust, Powderly Mildew, Black knot, Fire and Leaf Blight. Needs hard pruning. Tolerant of shade. Amelanchier x grandiflora Forest Prince' Forest Prince Apple Serviceberry Hybrid 20 25' suburban w tolerates wet Tolerant Good Flowering April/ White. Rust, Powderly Mildew, Black knot, Fire and Leaf Blight. Needs hard pruning. Tolerant of shade. Amelanchier x grandiflora Robin Hill Robin Hill Apple Serviceberry Hybrid 15 20' suburban w tolerates wet Tolerant Good Pink flowering April/ White. Rust, Powderly Mildew, Black knot, Fire and Leaf Blight. Needs hard pruning. Tolerant of shade. Best chosen as a single stem, choose initially with higher branching and pruned hard. Select ones budded on A. laevis for minimal suckering. Best chosen as a single stem, choose initially with higher branching and pruned hard. Select ones budded on A. laevis for minimal suckering. Best chosen as a single stem, choose initially with higher branching and pruned hard. Select ones budded on A. laevis for minimal suckering. Carpinus betulus European Hornbeam Europe 30 40' urban d tolerates dry Better in low ph Good Tough wooded. Can be pruned hard. Is tolerant of most Ph conditions but prefers acid. Form varies based on seed source. Carpinus betulus Fastigiata Pyramidal European Hornbeam Europe 30 40' urban d tolerates dry Better in low ph Good Tough wooded. Upright at first, wider with age. Is tolerant of most Ph conditions but prefers acid. Best chosen as a single stem with a central leader. Choose initially with higher branching. Makes an excellent hedge. Best chosen as a single stem, choose initially with higher branching. Avoid "V" crotches. C. b. 'Columnaris' & 'Pyramidalis' are similar. Carpinus betulus Franz Fontaine Franz Fontaine Columnar Hornbeam Europe 30 35' a urban d tolerates dry Better in low ph Good Tough wooded. Very upright. Is tolerant of most Ph conditions but prefers acid. Best chosen as a single stem with a central leader. Choose initially with higher branching. Avoid double leaders. Carpinus caroliniana American Hornbeam/Ironwood/Blue Beech Native 20 30' suburban w tolerates wet Tolerant Poor Free of serious pests and diseases although Root pruned trees transplant better. Best anthracnose can be a problem. Form varies based on transplanted in spring. Choose plants from a seed source. Extra water needed during drought conditions. northern seed source. Specify smaller caliper trees. Single stem or multistem available in the trade. Carpinus japonica Japanese Hornbeam Japan 20 25' suburban m moderate Tolerant Poor Free of serious pests and diseases. Fan like habit. Interesting bark and Hop like seed heads. Best chosen as a single stem with a central leader. Choose initially with higher branching. Celtis occidentalis Hackberry Native 30 35' urban d tolerates dry Better in high ph Excellent Tough wooded. Slow. Corky bark. Can be planted in planters and in concrete aprons. Very hardy tree. Wind and salt tolerant. Choose trees that have been thinned. Specify both caliper and height. Compiled by Ed Gregan and Darryl Newman Page 2 of 8

14 Right Tree, Right Place Recomended Smaller Trees for Connecticut Cities, Towns and Villages A CNLA List Scientific name Common name Origin Ht (ft) Suited for Moisture ph Salt tolerance Notes When specifying consider Celtis occidentalis 'Chicagoland' Chicagoland Hackberry Native selection 40 45' urban d tolerates dry Better in high ph Excellent Tough wooded. Faster grower with strong central leader. Can be planted in planters and in concrete aprons. Very hardy tree. Wind and salt tolerant. Choose trees that have been thinned. Specify both caliper and height. Cercis canadensis Redbud Native 20 30' suburban d tolerates dry Better in high ph Poor Flowering excellent pink flower display. Heartshaped leaves. Pea like fruit capsules. Short lived trees. Cercis canadensis 'Appalachian Red' Appalachian Red Redbud Native selection 20 30' suburban d tolerates dry Better in high ph Poor Flowering intense pink flower display. Heartshaped leaves. Pea like fruit capsules. Short lived trees. Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Forest Pansy Red leaf Redbud Native selection 20 30' suburban d tolerates dry Better in high ph Poor Flowering excellent pink flower display. Heartshaped leaves. Pea like fruit capsules. Short lived trees. Cercis canadensis 'Royal White' White Flowering Redbud Native selection 20 30' suburban d tolerates dry Better in high ph Poor Flowering excellent white flower display. Heartshaped leaves. Pea like fruit capsules. Short lived trees. Avoid trees with "V" type crotches, choose root pruned trees. Smaller caliper trees transplant better. Spring best! Single stem or multistem available in the trade. Choose trees grown from northern seed sources. Avoid trees with "V" type crotches. Choose root pruned trees. Smaller caliper trees transplant better. Spring best! Single stem or multistem available in the trade. Choose trees grown from northern seed sources. Avoid trees with "V" type crotches. Choose root pruned trees. Smaller caliper trees transplant better. Spring best! Single stem or multistem available in the trade. Choose trees grown on understock from northern seed sources. Avoid trees with "V" type crotches. Choose root pruned trees. Smaller caliper trees transplant better. Spring best! Single stem or multistem available in the trade. Choose trees grown on understock from northern seed sources. Chionanthus retusus Chinese Fringtree NE Asia 15 20' suburban d tolerates dry Tolerant Good Flowering. White, extremely showy, fragrant flowers in the spring. Pretty bark. stem plants. For single stem request straight central leader, higher limbs. Cladrastis kentukea American Yellowwood Native 30 35' suburban m moderate Tolerant Poor Flowering White in May/ June, fragrant. Smooth bark can be vandalized. Attracts bees. Straight central leader, higher limbs. Avoid "V" crotches! Best pruned in summer. Cladrastis kentukea 'Perkins Pink' Pink Flowering Yellowwood Native selection 30 35' suburban m moderate Tolerant Poor Flowering late, pink, fragrant. Smooth bark can be vandalized. Attracts bees. Straight central leader, higher limbs. Avoid "V" crotches! Best pruned in summer. Cornus florida Appalachian Spring Appalachian Spring Flowering Dogwood Native selection 20 30' rural m moderate Better in low ph Poor Flowering White. Plant in grass strips & mulch to avoid weed wacker damage. May need additional Spring planting is best. Purchase northern grown trees. Budded/ grafted onto Cornus florida best. water during dry periods. Cornus florida Karen s Appalachian Blush Appalachian Blush Flowering Dogwood Native selection 20 30' rural m moderate Better in low ph Poor Flowering Pink. Plant in grass strips & mulch to avoid weed wacker damage. May need additional Spring planting is best. Purchase northern grown trees. Budded/ grafted onto Cornus florida best. water during dry periods. Cornus kousa Korean or Kousa Dogwood NE Asia 20 25' suburban m moderate Better in low ph Poor Flowering white in June. Edible fruit can be a nuisance. Habit varies from seed source. May need additional water during dry periods. stem plants. Consider planting single stem trees at 3" caliper plus if higher branches are desired. Cornus kousa Galzam Galilean Korean Dogwood NE Asia/ US intro 20 25' suburban m moderate Better in low ph Poor Flowering white in June. Noted for its large dark green foliage. Edible fruit can be a nuisance. May need additional water during dry periods. Straight central leader, higher limbs. Best budded/ grafted onto C. kousa. Compiled by Ed Gregan and Darryl Newman Page 3 of 8

15 Right Tree, Right Place Recomended Smaller Trees for Connecticut Cities, Towns and Villages A CNLA List Scientific name Common name Origin Ht (ft) Suited for Moisture ph Salt tolerance Notes When specifying consider Cornus kousa Milky Way Milky Way Korean Dogwood NE Asia/ US intro 20 25' suburban m moderate Better in low ph Poor Flowering white in June. Edible fruit can be a nuisance. May need additional water during dry periods. Cornus kousa Samzam Samaritan Korean Dogwood NE Asia/ US intro 15 20' suburban m moderate Better in low ph Poor Flowering. Variegated leaves. Upright form. Sun scald in bright areas. May need additional water during dry periods. Cornus mas Cornelian Cherry Dogwood NE Asia 15 25' suburban m moderate Better in low ph Poor Flowering very early. Strong wooded. Plant in grass strips & mulch to avoid weed wacker damage. Cornus mas Golden Glory Golden Glory Cornelian Cherry Dogwood NE Asia/ US intro 15 25' suburban m moderate Better in low ph Poor Flowering very early. Strong wooded. Plant in grass strips & mulch to avoid weed wacker damage. Straight central leader, higher limbs. Best budded/ grafted onto C. kousa. Straight central leader, higher limbs. Best budded/ grafted onto C. kousa. stem plants. Root pruned trees transplant better. Specify smaller caliper trees. stem plants. Root pruned trees transplant better. Specify smaller caliper trees. Cornus x Rutban Aurora Dogwood Hybrid 25 30' suburban m moderate Better in low ph Poor Flowering white late. Needs water during dry periods. Check for graft rejection. Straight central leader, higher limbs. Cornus x Rutcan Constellation Dogwood Hybrid 20 25' suburban m moderate Better in low ph Poor Flowering white late. Most upright form. Needs water during dry periods. Check for graft rejection. Straight central leader, higher limbs. Cornus x Rutgan Stellar Pink Dogwood Hybrid 20 25' suburban m moderate Better in low ph Poor Flowering pink late. Needs water during dry periods. Check for graft rejection. Straight central leader, higher limbs. Cornus x Venus Venus Dogwood Hybrid 25 30' suburban m moderate Better in low ph Poor Flowering white late. Very large flowers. Needs water during dry periods. Check for graft rejection. Straight central leader, higher limbs. Crataegus ambigua Russian Hawthorn Europe 15 18' urban d tolerates dry Tolerant Good Flowering white. Adapts to extreme temperatures Root pruned trees transplant better. Specify and soil conditions. Very drought tolerant. Resistant smaller caliper trees. Single stem best. to cedar Apple Rust. Crataegus crus galli var. inermis Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn Native selection 15 20' urban d tolerates dry Tolerant Excellent Flowering white. Fruiting. Tolerates hot, dry and salty conditions. Crataegus crus galli var. inermis Cruzam Crusader Thornless Hawthorn Native selection 15 20' urban d tolerates dry Tolerant Excellent Flowering white. Fruiting. Tolerates hot, dry and salty conditions. Tolerates Urban conditions well. Crataegus laevigata 'Superba' Crimson Cloud English Hawthorn Europe 15 20' urban d tolerates dry Tolerant Excellent Flowering red. Fruiting. Tolerates hot, dry and salty conditions. Susceptible to Rust and Fire blight. Root pruned trees transplant better. Specify smaller caliper trees. Single stem Root pruned trees transplant better. Specify smaller caliper trees. Single stem Root pruned trees transplant better. Specify smaller caliper trees. Single stem Crataegus phaenopyrum 'Westwood' Washington Lustre Washington Hawthorn Native selection 20 25' urban d tolerates dry Tolerant Good Flowering early. Vigorous. Tolerant of Urban Root pruned trees transplant better. Specify Conditions. Has fewer thorns than species. Tolerates smaller caliper trees. Single stem Urban conditions well. Crataegus viridis Winter King Winter King Hawthorn Native selection 20 30' urban d tolerates dry Tolerant Good Flowering white late. Be cautious of thorns. Tolerates Urban conditions well. Root pruned trees transplant better. Specify smaller caliper trees. Single stem Halesia carolina 'Arnold Pink' Arnold Pink Carolina Silverbell Native selection 30 40' rural m moderate Tolerant Poor Flowering pink. Unique seeds. Beautiful bark when Straight central leader, higher limbs. mature. Koelrueteria paniculata Golden Rain Tree NE Asia 30 40' urban d tolerates dry Tolerant Good Flowering Yellow/ June. Has shown invasive Straight central leader, higher limbs. Transplant tendencies. Seed can be a nuisance. Can get large in in spring best. Choose northern grown trees. certain locations. Koelrueteria paniculata 'Gocanzam' Golden Candle Golden Rain Tree NE Asia/ US intro 30 40' urban d tolerates dry Tolerant Good Flowering Yellow/ June. Very upright. Has shown Straight central leader, higher limbs. Transplant invasive tendencies. Seed can be a nuisance. Can get in spring best. Choose northern grown trees. large in certain locations. Maackia amurensis Amur Maackia NE Asia 20 30' urban d tolerates dry Tolerant Good Flowering White. Prefers non compacted soils. Requires bigger tree pits. Unique bark. Straight central leader, higher limbs. Compiled by Ed Gregan and Darryl Newman Page 4 of 8

16 Right Tree, Right Place Recomended Smaller Trees for Connecticut Cities, Towns and Villages A CNLA List Scientific name Common name Origin Ht (ft) Suited for Moisture ph Salt tolerance Notes When specifying consider Maackia amurensis Starburst Starburst Amur Maackia NE Asia/ US intro 25 30' urban d tolerates dry Tolerant Good Flowering White. More uniform in flowers and Straight central leader, higher limbs. structure. Prefers non compacted soils. Requires bigger tree pits. Unique bark. Magnolia stellata Star Magnolia Japan 10 20' rural m moderate Better in low ph Poor Flowering white, fragrant early. Thin bark can be injured easily. Protect from high winds. stem plants. Root pruned trees transplant better. Specify smaller caliper trees. Magnolia x loebneri 'Merrill' Merrill Magnolia Hybrid 25 40' rural m moderate Better in low ph Poor Flowering white, fragrant early. Thin bark can be injured easily. Protect from high winds. stem plants. Root pruned trees transplant better. Specify smaller caliper trees. Magnolia 'Galaxy' Galaxy Magnolia Hybrid 20 30' rural m moderate Better in low ph Poor Flowering pink, fragrant early. Thin bark can be injured easily. Protect from high winds. Flower petal litter can be a nuisance. Malus Cinzam Cinderella Crabapple Hybrid 15 20' urban d tolerates dry Tolerant Good Flowering. Compact. Disease resistant. Persistent fruit. Performs well in containers. stem plants. Root pruned trees transplant better. Specify smaller caliper trees. Choose top grafted trees on higher standards. Look for sucker less root stock such as SproutFree. Malus Donald Wyman Donald Wyman Crabapple Hybrid 20 25' urban d tolerates dry Tolerant Good Flowering. Disease resistant. Persistent fruit. Good Look for sucker less root stock such as glossy green foliage. Good leader can be limbed up SproutFree. Straight leader. easily. Malus Lanzam Lancelot Crabapple Hybrid 15 20' urban d tolerates dry Tolerant Good Flowering. Compact. Disease resistant. Persistent fruit. Performs well in containers. Malus Lollizam Lollipop Dwarf Crabapple Hybrid 15 20' urban d tolerates dry Tolerant Good Flowering. Compact. Disease resistant. Persistent fruit. Performs well in containers. Choose top grafted trees on higher standards. Look for sucker less root stock such as SproutFree. Choose top grafted trees on higher standards. Look for sucker less root stock such as SproutFree. Malus Red Baron Red Baron Crabapple Hybrid 18 20' urban d tolerates dry Tolerant Good Flowering. Purple foliage. Good disease resistance Look for sucker less root stock such as but susceptible to scab. Good leader can be limbed SproutFree. Straight leader. up easily. Malus Jewelcole Red Jewel Crabapple Hybrid 15 20' urban d tolerates dry Tolerant Good Flowering. Narrow form. Disease resistant. Firm persistent red fruit. Look for sucker less root stock such as SproutFree. Straight leader. Malus 'Fridlund' Royal Gem Crabapple Hybrid 12 15' urban d tolerates dry Tolerant Good Flowering. Purple foliage. Compact. Good disease resistance. Malus JFS KW5 Royal Raindrops Crabapple Hybrid 15 20' urban d tolerates dry Tolerant Good Flowering. Cut purple foliage. Compact. Excellent disease resistance. Good leader can be limbed up easily. Malus Snowdrift Snowdrift Crabapple Hybrid 20 25' urban d tolerates dry Tolerant Good Flowering White. Fire blight resistant, tolerant of Scab. Malus Spring Snow Spring Snow Crabapple Hybrid 20 25' urban d tolerates dry Tolerant Good Flowering White. Virtually fruitless. Fire blight resistant, severely susceptible to scab. Choose top grafted trees on higher standards. Look for sucker less root stock such as SproutFree. Look for sucker less root stock such as SproutFree. Straight leader. Look for sucker less root stock such as SproutFree. Straight leader. Look for sucker less root stock such as SproutFree. Straight leader. Malus Sutyzam Sugar Tyme Crabapple Hybrid 15 20' urban d tolerates dry Tolerant Good Flowering White. Persistent red fruit. Good disease Look for sucker less root stock such as resistance some Fire blight issues. SproutFree. Nyssa sylvatica Black/Sour Gum, Tupelo, Pepperidge Native 30 50' suburban w tolerates wet Tolerant Excellent Takes poor and compacted soils. Excellent fall color. Females drop black fruit which can stain. Prefers more acid soils but is tolerant of most. Difficult to transplant. Tap rooted. Specify both caliper and height. Choose males if possible. Never remove leader. Straight leaders a must. Best transplanted in spring. Compiled by Ed Gregan and Darryl Newman Page 5 of 8

17 Right Tree, Right Place Recomended Smaller Trees for Connecticut Cities, Towns and Villages A CNLA List Scientific name Common name Origin Ht (ft) Suited for Moisture ph Salt tolerance Notes When specifying consider Nyssa sylvatica Red Rage Red Rage Black Gum Native selection 30 50' suburban w tolerates wet Tolerant Excellent Glossy burgundy new growth. Takes poor and compacted soils. Excellent fall color. Females drop black fruit which can stain. Prefers more acid soils but is tolerant of most. Difficult to transplant. Tap rooted. Nyssa sylvatica Wildfire Wildfire Black Gum Native selection 30 50' suburban w tolerates wet Tolerant Excellent Glossy burgundy new growth. Takes poor and compacted soils. Excellent fall color. Females drop black fruit which can stain. Prefers more acid soils but is tolerant of most. Difficult to transplant. Tap rooted. Ostrya virginiana American Hophornbeam Native 25 40' suburban m moderate Tolerant Poor Tough wooded. Attractive to birds and squirrels. Habit varies from seed source. Oxydendrum arboreum Sourwood Native 20 25' rural m moderate Better in low ph Poor Flowering white pendulous in July. Excellent fall color. No major disease/ insect troubles. Specify both caliper and height. Choose males if possible. Never remove leader. Straight leaders a must. Specify both caliper and height. Choose males if possible. Never remove leader. Straight leaders a must. Root pruned trees transplant better. Specify smaller caliper trees. Single stem. Choose trees from northern seed sources. Specify both caliper and height. Never remove leader. Straight leaders a must. Choose trees from northern seed sources. Phellodendron amurense 'Macho' Macho Amur Corktree NE Asia/ US intro 35 45' suburban d tolerates dry Tolerant Good Male clone no fruit. Takes urban conditions. Straight central leader, higher limbs. Parrotia persica Persian Parrotia/Ironwood SW Asia 20 40' suburban m moderate Better in low ph Good Flowering white with red stamens. Relatively slow grower. Interesting bark. Good fall color. Tough wooded. Resistant to many insect and diseases. Will take many soil and Ph conditions, but prefers acid and well drained. Habit varies from seed source. stem plants. Parrotia persica Ruby Vase Ruby Vase Persian Parrotia/Ironwood SW Asia/ NA intro 30 35' suburban m moderate Better in low ph Good Flowering white with red stamens. Clonal form distinctly vase shaped. Interesting bark. Good fall color. Tough wooded. Resistant to many insect and diseases. Will take many soil and Ph conditions, but prefers acid and well drained. Parrotia persica Vanessa Columnar Persian Parrotia/Ironwood SW Asia/ US intro 25 30' suburban m moderate Better in low ph Good Flowering white with red stamens. Upright. Interesting bark. Good fall color. Tough wooded. Resistant to many insect and diseases. Will take many soil and Ph conditions, but prefers acid and well drained. Prunus cerasifera Cripoizam Crimson Point Purple Leaf Plum NE Asia/ US intro 20 25' suburban m moderate Better in high ph Good Flowering pink/ April. Reddish foliage. Bares delicious edible fruit which can be messy. Prunus padus Drietree Merlot Bird Cherry Eurasia/ US intro 25 30' suburban m moderate Tolerant Good Flowering white. Dark purple foliage in summer. Upright habit. Light fruit set but can cause staining. Does not sucker like other Bird Cherry. Very cold hardy. Does not like extreme heat. Straight central leader, higher limbs. Straight central leader, higher limbs. Look for ones budded on Myro rootstock. Check for narrow growth. Some confusion in parentage has been seen. Straight central leader, higher limbs. Prunus sargentii Sargent Cherry Japan 35 40' urban m moderate Tolerant Good Flowering light pink/ April. Good fall color and bark. Vase shaped. Susceptible to trunk damage. Can be short lived. Prunus sargentii Columnaris Columnar Sargent Cherry Japan/ US intro 30 35' urban m moderate Tolerant Good Flowering light pink/ April. Good fall color and bark. Very upright. Can be short Lived. Prunus sargentii Rancho Rancho Columnar Sargent Cherry Japan/ US intro 20 30' urban m moderate Tolerant Good Flowering light pink/ April. Good fall color and bark. Very upright. Usually top grafted. Susceptible to trunk damage. Can be short lived. Look for straight leader and consistent branching. Own root best. Look for straight leader and consistent branching. Own root best. Look for ones on higher grafts. Compiled by Ed Gregan and Darryl Newman Page 6 of 8

18 Right Tree, Right Place Recomended Smaller Trees for Connecticut Cities, Towns and Villages A CNLA List Scientific name Common name Origin Ht (ft) Suited for Moisture ph Salt tolerance Notes When specifying consider Prunus serrulata Kwansan Kwansan Japanese Flowering Cherry Japan 25 35' urban m moderate Tolerant Excellent Flowering double deep rose pink in late April. Will take high winds and salt spray. Susceptible to trunk damage. Some may be top grafted. Look for trees with spaced limbs and a central leader. Own root best. Prunus serrulata Mount Fuji Mt. Fuji Japanese Flowering Cherry Japan 15 20' urban m moderate Tolerant Good Flowering pink, fragrant. Susceptible to trunk Look for trees with spaced limbs and a central damage. Good fall color. Short lived. Can be planted leader. Own root best. in planters and in concrete aprons. Prunus subhirtella Autumnalis Autumnalis Higan Cherry Japan 20 25' urban m moderate Tolerant Good Flowering very early Pink to white. May flower again in fall. Susceptible to trunk damage. Good fall color. Short lived. Can be planted in planters and in concrete aprons. Prunus virginiana Canada Red Canada Red Chokecherry Native selection 20 25' suburban m moderate Tolerant Good Flowering white clusters in late April. Edible fruit can stain. Short lived. Can sucker heavily. Prunus x Accolade Accolade Cherry Hybrid 20 25' urban m moderate Tolerant Good Flowering soft pink/ Early April. Good fall color. Short lived. Can be planted in planters and in concrete aprons. Susceptible to trunk damage. Choose trees that have been thinned from the inside out. Own root best. Straight central leader, higher limbs. Look for trees with spaced limbs and a central leader. Own root best. Prunus x 'Okame' Okame Cherry Hybrid 15 20' urban m moderate tolerant Good Flowering early. Good fall color. Short lived. Can be Choose trees that have been thinned from the planted in planters and in concrete aprons. inside out. Own root best. Susceptible to trunk damage. Prunus x Snow Goose Snow Goose Cherry Hybrid 15 20' urban m moderate Tolerant Good Flowering white and a bit later than most Cherry. Upright. Short lived. Can be planted in planters and in concrete aprons. Susceptible to trunk damage. Prunus x yedoensis Akebono Akebono Flowering Cherry Hybrid 20 25' urban m moderate Tolerant Good Flowering soft pink/ April. Short lived. Can be planted in planters and in concrete aprons. Susceptible to trunk damage. Pyrus calleryana Jaczam Jack Dwarf Callery Pear NE Asia/ US intro 15 20' urban w tolerates wet Tolerant Good Flowering white. Small compact slow grower. Better disease resistance. Choose trees that have been thinned from the inside out. Own root best. Look for trees with spaced limbs and a central leader. Own root best. Straight central leader, higher limbs. Pyrus fauriei Westwood Korean Sun Pea Pear NE Asia/ US intro 15 20' urban m moderate Tolerant Good Flowering white. Very compact, slow grower. Good Straight central leader, higher limbs. fall color. Syringa reticulata Japanese Tree Lilac Japan 20 25' urban d tolerates dry Better in high ph Excellent Flowering white/ mid June. Nice bark. Habit varies from seed source. Best chosen as a single stem, choose initially with higher branching. Avoid double leaders. Syringa reticulata Willamette Ivory Pillar Japanese Tree Lilac NE Asia/ US intro 20 25' urban d tolerates dry Better in high ph Excellent Flowering white/ mid June. Nice bark. Upright. Salt Straight central leader, higher limbs. spray tolerant. Syringa reticulata Ivory Silk Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac NE Asia/ US intro 20 35' urban d tolerates dry Better in high ph Excellent Flowering white/ mid June. Nice bark. Salt spray tolerant. Some mix ups have been found in the trade. Make sure you are purchasing 'Ivory Silk'. Syringa reticulata Elliott Snowcap Japanese Tree Lilac NE Asia/ US intro 15 20' urban d tolerates dry Better in high ph Excellent Flowering white/ mid June. Heavy flowering. Nice bark. More compact Syringa reticulata spp. pekinensis Zhang Zhiming Beijing Gold Pekin Lilac Asia/ USA intro 15 20' urban d tolerates dry Tolerant Good Flowering Yellow. From the Morton Arboretum, intolerant of poorly drained soils Syringa reticulata spp. pekinensis Morton China Snow Pekin Lilac Asia/ USA intro 30 35' urban d tolerates dry Tolerant Good Flowering. From the Morton Arboretum, intolerant of poorly drained soils Syringa reticulata spp. pekinensis Summer Charm Summer Charm Pekin Lilac Asia/ USA intro 25 30' urban d tolerates dry Tolerant Good Flowering Creamy white and fragrant. Rapid grower. Tilia cordata 'Halka' Summer Sprite Linden Europe/ USA intro 15 20' urban m moderate Tolerant Good Small slow growing dense tree. Some Japanese Beetle trouble. Takes salt spray. Viburnum lentago Nannyberry Native 15 20' suburban w tolerates wet Tolerant Poor Flowering creamy white. Fruit attracts birds. Habit varies from seed source. Straight central leader, higher limbs. Choose trees that have been thinned from the inside out. Choose trees that have been thinned from the inside out. Choose trees that have been thinned from the inside out. Slow growing = expensive. Straight central leader, higher limbs. Compiled by Ed Gregan and Darryl Newman Page 7 of 8

19 Right Tree, Right Place Recomended Smaller Trees for Connecticut Cities, Towns and Villages A CNLA List Scientific name Common name Origin Ht (ft) Suited for Moisture ph Salt tolerance Notes When specifying consider Viburnum prunifolium Black Haw Viburnum Native 12 15' suburban d tolerates dry Tolerant Poor Flowering white. Habit varies from seed source. Choose single stem plants. Zelkova serrata Schmidtlow Wireless Japanese Zelkova NE Asia/ US intro 20 25' urban d tolerates dry Tolerant Good Broad spreading shape. Good red fall color. Straight central leader, higher limbs. Choose trees that have been thinned. Notes: urban = Concrete aprons/ planters; suburban = Grass strips between curb and walk; rural = large grass areas. Compiled by Ed Gregan and Darryl Newman Page 8 of 8

20 STREET TREE SPECIFICATIONS 1. Nomenclature Plant names conform to the nomenclature generally accepted in the nursery trade. The following texts are used as reference: Dirr, Michael A Manual Of Woody Landscape Plants, 5 th Edition, Stipes. Champaign, IL.; Bailey Hortorium Hortus III. Macmillan Co. New York, NY. 2. Plant Measurements Sizing and grading standards shall conform to those published in the current edition of AMERICAN STANDARD FOR NURSERY STOCK, by The American Association of Nurserymen, Inc., 1250 I Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC All plants shall be in the upper half of the specified plant size range. 3. Quality All plant materials shall be nursery grown in accordance with approved horticultural practices under climatic conditions similar to those in (list your town here). They shall have a habit of growth typical of the species or variety, grown from a single crown of roots and having been root pruned within the last two years. All plant materials must be exceptionally heavy, symmetrical, well branched and proportioned, and densely foliated when in leaf. All trees shall have their main leaders intact and, unless otherwise noted, have single straight trunks free of major branches up to a height of at least six (6) feet. Evergreens and clump form trees shall have dense, compact growth branched to the ground unless otherwise specified. Plants shall be matched when uniformity is required. 4. Substitutions Acceptance of this contract assumes the Contractor is able to supply all plant materials as specified and as indicated in the Plant List. Substitutions will not be permitted unless the specified materials are proven to be unobtainable or cannot meet specification requirements. If substitutions are necessary the use of the next larger size or nearest variety will be considered; such substitutions shall not increase the cost. Proposed substitutions must receive (your title) written authorization. When sources are located by (your title), there will be no substitutions. Nursery Practices and Specifications Page 1

21 5. Inspections Plants shall be inspected, selected and tagged at the place of growth by (your title) with the Contractor. The Contractor shall make all necessary arrangements and will pay for all inspection costs. Notices requesting inspections must be received by (your title) at least five (5) days prior to anticipated inspection dates and within thirty (30) days following acceptance of the bid. Inspection and approval at the source will not waive the right of rejection for failure to meet other requirements. 6. Preparation and Shipment of Plant Materials The Contractor shall obtain and pay for all inspection certificates required and shall file copies with the (your title) before planting. All plants shall be prepared and packed, and protected to insure arrival at the site in good condition. They shall arrive fresh and properly dug, in sound, healthy, vigorous condition, with healthy well-developed tops and root systems. They shall be free of defects, eggs, larvae, insects, disease, injuries and physical damage, with all parts moist and showing active green cambium when cut. No plant branches shall be pruned prior to delivery. Deliveries shall correspond to planting schedules to insure immediate planting. Protection and handling of plants must be by approved horticultural methods to insure total recovery and healthy development. All plants shall be balled and burlapped (B&B), unless noted, and shall be moved as solid units having firm natural balls of soil of sufficient size to encompass the fibrous and feeding root system to insure full and prompt plant recovery. Plants with loose, manufactured, cracked, broken or undersized balls will be rejected. 7. Planting Seasons Planting shall progress only under favorable weather conditions within the following dates and will not be permitted when the ground is frozen or excessively moist. The Contractor may submit a written request stating conditions for a variance only if special conditions exist. Permission will be given if, in the opinion of the (your title), the variance is warranted. Plant Deciduous Plants Plant Evergreen Plants March 1 to May 30 April 1 to June 15 October 15 until ground freezes September 1 to October 15 Nursery Practices and Specifications Page 2

22 Street Tree List Quantity Botanical Name Common Name Size-Caliper Size-Height Notes Date Municipality Name Page1

23 Street Tree List Quantity Botanical Name Common Name Size-Caliper Size-Height Notes 5 Acer griseum Paperbark Maple 2-2.5" 6-8' B&B, Branched at 5' 2 Acer griseum Paperbark Maple 2-2.5" 6-8' B&B, Multi-stem 6 Acer pennsylvanicum Striped Maple, or Moosewood 2-2.5" 8-10' B&B, Branched at 5' 12 Acer plataniodes 'Crimson King' Crimson King Norway Maple 2.5-3" 10-12' B&B, Branched at 6' 18 Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset' Red Sunset Red Maple 2.5-3" 12-14' B&B, Branched at 6' 3 Acer rubrum 'Armstrong' Armstrong Red Maple 2.5-3" 14' min B&B, Branched at 7' 2 Acer saccharum Bailsta Fall Fiesta Maple 2.5-3" 10-12' B&B, Branched at 6' 12 Acer saccharum Majesty Flax Mill Majesty Maple 2.5-3" 10-12' B&B, Branched at 6' 6 Acer triflorum Three-flowered Maple 2.5-3" 8-10' B&B, Branched at 5' 8 Carpinus betulus Fastigiata Fastigiate European Hornbeam 2.5-3" 10-12' B&B, Branched at 6' 4 Carpinus japonica Japanese Hornbeam 2-2.5" 8-10' B&B, Branched at 5' 2 Chionanthus retusus Chinese Fringe Tree 2-2.5" 6-8' B&B, Branched at 5' 9 Gingko biloba Maidenhair Tree 2.5-3" 12' min B&B, Branched at 7' 5 Koelreuteria paniculata Goldenrain Tree 2.5-3" 10-12' B&B, Branched at 7' 10 Liquidambar styraciflua Worplesdon Worplesdon Sweetgum 2.5-3" 10-12' B&B, Branched at 7' 6 Malus Spring Snow Spring Snow Crabapple 2-2.5" 8-10' B&B, Branched at 6' 9 Nyssa sylvatica Black Gum or Black Tupelo 2.5-3" 10-12' B&B, Branched at 7' 3 Oxydendrum arboreum Sourwood or Sorrel Tree 2-2.5" 6-8' B&B, Branched at 5' 5 Pinus strobus Eastern White Pine 2.5-3" min 7-8' semi-sheared 3 Prunus sargentii Sargent's Cherry 2-2.5" 8' min #15 cont. Branched at 5' 6 Pterostyrax hispida Fragrant Epaulettetree 2.5-3" 10-12' B&B, Branched at 5' 7 Quercus alba White Oak 2-2.5" 10' min #15 cont. Branched at 5' 8 Quercus macrocarpa Bur Oak 2-2.5" 10' min #15 cont. Branched at 5' 3 Stewartia pseudocamellia Japanese Stewartia 2-2.5" 8-10' B&B, Branched at 5' 10 Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk' Ivory Silk Tree Lilac 2.5-3" 8-10' B&B, Branched at 6' 10 Ulmus americana Princeton Princeton Elm 2.5-3" 12-14' B&B, Branched at 7' 10 Ulmus japonica x wilsoniana Morton Accolade Elm 2.5-3" 12-14' B&B, Branched at 7' Please note: All trees to have single leaders unless noted. Date Municipality Name Page1