NORWAY MAPLE 
Trees are measured by heighth 
up to a certain size, after that they 
are measured by caliper which 
means the thickness of the trunk 
taken 6 inches above the ground. 
SHADE 
Betula Alba (American White Birch). 
Reasonably rapid growing tree. Ma¬ 
tures from 25 to 35 feet. Bark snow 
white on the older trees. While younger 
trees have a reddish bark. Very attrac¬ 
tive for shade and accent in the home 
grounds. 
Betula Pendula Laciniata (Cut-Leaf 
Weeping Birch). Very graceful. Cut- 
leaf foliage. Bark on trunk turns white. 
CERCIS 
Cercis Canadensis (American Red Bud). 
Shrubby growing tree 18 to 20 feet high. 
Blossoms early before leaves appear. 
Mauve pink. Leaves oblong, medium size, 
light green. Excellent for accent in 
background planting. 
CATALPA 
Catalpa Bungei (Umbrella Tree). Head 
budded on straight stems. Grows in a 
round symmetrical head like a huge um¬ 
brella. Desirable for ornamental use. 
Acer Dasycarpum (Silver or Soft Maple). 
40-50 ft. Very free rapid grower. 
Spreading head. Desirable for quick 
shade. As it matures, must be properly 
pruned to develop a strong framework. 
Catalpa Speciosa (Common Catalpa). 
Large spreading tree with large light 
green leaves. Flowers in June, large 
white panicles of sweet scented blooms. 
Ideal for quick shade. 
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Acer Platanoides (Norway Maple). 30-40 
ft. Rather slow growing. Rounding 
head. One of the best long-lived shade 
trees, giving dense shade. 
Acer Schwedleri (Schwedler’s Red 
Maple). Slow growing, very compact 
bushy top. Leaves bright red changing to 
bronze green. Very ornamental and 
hardy. 
Ailanthus Glandulosa (Tree of Heaven). 
Rapid grower, generally straight, with few 
branches. Very ornamental. Long, com¬ 
pound leaves. 
CATALPA BUNGEI 
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