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Bloom Color | Catkin |
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Growth Rate | Fast |
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$45.00 – $175.00
A moderate to fast-growing birch that prefers moist garden soil and some protection. You must be prepared to water because it does not tolerate drought. This birch is the most shade-tolerant of its family, needing only a few hours of sunlight. Yellow Birch has a silvery bronze bark that peels into small strips. Fall color is yellow. This species shows some resistance to bronze birch borer.
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Bloom Color | Catkin |
Fall Color | |
Growth Rate | Fast |
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H2O |
Fast growing shrub/tree that will sucker freely to create thickets. The flowers of wild plum rival those of any exotic flowering tree. Snow white blooms in April-May. Fall color is maroon-red. An excellent plant for naturalizing. While it prefers full sun, it may be grown in dry to medium, well-drained soil in part shade. May be pruned to desired size. Edible fruits are best used for preserves.
This is a medium-sized tree with a short trunk, broad rounded crown and milky sap that should only be pruned in late fall or winter. Leaves are up to 8” long and are variable in shape. The fruit is edible and relished by birds and other wildlife. The bark was used by the native Americans to make rope and cloth. Leaves turn bright yellow in fall. Best grown in rich, moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.
Aspen is native to the Chicago area. Displays yellow fall color, cream-colored bark, and trembling leaves. Best placed in full sun in rich, consistently moist, well-drained soil. Grows very fast and suckers vigorously. Attracts birds.
The oak most tolerant of wet areas. Swamp oak has a symmetrical rounded head in youth. Fall color is yellow to brown. Prefers full sun. Host tree for moths and butterflies. Attracts wildlife.