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First tree to leaf out in spring and shade tolerant. Yellow-green flowers in early May. The 1″ diameter showy fruit is called a buckeye due to its resemblance to a deer’s eye. Does best in good garden soil with plenty of moisture, in full sun to part shade. Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant.
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.
Red oak is one of the most shade-tolerant of the oaks making it a good choice to grow under existing trees. It needs only a few hours of sun per day to grow but does best in full sun, in dry to medium moisture, acidic soil, with good drainage. Outstanding red fall color. Tolerates the black walnut. Host tree for moths and butterflies. Attracts wildlife.
The common name “staghorn” is derived from hairy stems that look like bucks’ antlers. Requires full sun and good drainage. Nice red-orange fall color. Fruit is attractive to birds and wildlife. This small tree spreads aggressively by root suckers.
Medium sized oak of the white oak group. Easily grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun, although is relatively drought tolerant. Fruits are small oval acorns, but it may take up to 30 years for the tree to bear a first crop. Acorns are a valued food for a variety of wildlife. Leaves are not lobed, but have serrated teeth along their margin and resemble the leaves of the chestnut. Host plant for butterflies and moths.