DECIDUOUS TREES 
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attention when young. Prefers heavy soils. The Euro¬ 
pean Linden (Tilia vulgaris or Tilia enropaea) is the most 
desirable. Height 70 feet. 
Russian Olive—See “Shrubs”. 
Red Bud—See “Shrubs”. 
Sycamore. Platanus occidentals. —A hardy native 
tree growing wild in our river bottoms. Its white bark 
gives it a very picturesque appearance in groups of other 
trees. Prefers heavy or moist soil but it will survive in 
dry soil. It has a disagreeable characteristic of often 
dropping its leaves in midsummer, especially when 
planted in dry locations. Height to 90 feet. 
A European species of Sycamore, Platanus orientalis, 
is being tried in this section, which is said to not have the 
objectionable characteristic of dropping its leaves in 
summer. 
White Oak. Quercus alba. —The most magnificent of 
American trees. Requires a large open space to reach its 
full development. Slow growth. Rather difficult to 
transplant. Foliage assumes a deep red color in the Fall, 
and persists into the Winter. Prefers heavy soil. Height 
80 feet. 
Bolleana Poplar. Populus bolleana. (Bolles’ silver 
poplar)—Assumes a tall spire-like form similar to the 
Lombardy Poplar. The leaves are glossy green above, 
silvery white beneath. Superior to the Lombardy Poplar 
where a tall, narrow tree is desired. A rapid growing, 
unusual tree, well adapted to this climate. The Bolleana 
Poplar may be planted in rows at the rear of the premises 
or along the property line to screen from view unsightly 
buildings or other features. Height 60 feet. 
