BETTER PLANTS FOR NEW ENGLAND 
SHADE TREES 11 
Tilia americana. American Linden 
TILIA americana. American Linden 
Tall, rapid-growing tree with large, 
heart-shaped leaves. Fragrant, white 
flowers in June that attract the bees. A 
particularly fine shade tree for street use. 
T. cordata. Small-leaf Linden 
A large tree much like the other Lin¬ 
dens, useful for street, avenue, and 
specimen planting. 
T. platyphyllos. Large-leaf Linden 
Stately, rapid-growing tree for the 
lawn and parkway. 
T. vulgaris. European Linden 
Symmetrical tree of rapid growth. 
Large, dark green foliage that recom¬ 
mends it for a good shade tree. 
Ulmus pumila. Chinese Elm 
Ulmus americana Molini. Moline Elm 
A new fast-growing Elm. Differs from 
the usual characteristic Elm outline in 
the fact that it has one central leader, 
giving it a conical shape. Much used for 
street planting or where a smaller or 
more compact tree is desired. 
U. americana vaseyi. Vase Elm 
A graceful form selected because it 
glorifies the typical spreading variety. 
Rapid-growing, straight clean trunk and 
uniform shape. 
U. campestris Wheatleyi. Wheatley Elm 
Tall, narrow, pyramidal head. Vigor¬ 
ous growth and clean habit. 
U. pumila. Chinese or Siberian Elm 
A remarkably rapid-growing tree, 
suitable for dry or moist locations. The 
foliage is much smaller than that of the 
American, and quite dense. It is per¬ 
fectly hardy in New England. 
Salix pentandra. Laurel-leaf Willow 
Dense, low-growing tree, valuable for 
quick screen effects. Its thick, glossy 
green leaves produce shade quickly. A 
hardy variety adapted for seashore 
planting. 
S. vitellina. Golden Bark Willow 
Showy, yellow-barked tree, handsome 
at all seasons, but particularly conspicu¬ 
ous in winter and early spring before the 
leaves appear. 
SOPHORA japonica. 
Chinese Scholar-tree 
Deserving of more popularity. A tree 
up to 60 feet, forming a dense round 
head. Especially valuable for its late- 
appearing flowers, which resemble a 
white wisteria. Graceful, feathery dark 
green foliage, conspicuous in winter for 
its dark green branches. Withstands 
city conditions. 
SORBUS americana. 
American Mountain Ash 
Small tree not over 30 feet, native to 
New England and the White Mountains. 
One of the most conspicuous trees in 
fall, with its abundant heads of bright 
red fruits. 
S. Aucuparia. European Mountain Ash 
Similar to the preceding variety, but 
growing somewhat larger and more 
symmetrical. Fruits brilliant orange-red 
in early fall. 
S. Aucuparia pendula. 
Weeping Mountain Ash 
This weeping form has the same foli¬ 
age and fruit as the type but the 
branches sweep to the ground. 
S. quercifolia. Oak-leaf Mountain Ash 
A hybrid that has foliage resembling 
that of an oak. Orange-scarlet fruit. 
SYRINGA japonica. Japanese Tree Lilac 
A small tree or large shrub up to 30 
feet, with large, leathery, lilac leaves. 
The yellowish white flowers come after 
all other Lilacs are through blooming. 
Salix Caprea. Pussy Willow 
ULMUS americana. American Elm 
Its majestic grace has made our New 
England towns famous. Tall, vase¬ 
shaped, long-lived tree that is justly 
popular as a street tree. Thrives best in 
a rich, moist soil but will grow 
almost anywhere. _ 
Trees with Brilliant Autumn Foliage 
Botanical Name 
Common Name 
Foliage Color in Autumn 
Acer rubrum. 
Scarlet 
A. saccharum. 
Orange and scarlet 
Cercidiphyllum . . 
. . . Katsura Tree 
Yellow 
Cornus florida. 
. . . White Dogwood 
Scarlet 
Cratasgus. 
Scarlet 
Fraxinus americana 
. . . American White Ash 
Yellow 
Liriodendron. 
. . . Tulip Tree 
Yellow 
Oxydendrum 
. . . Sourwood 
Orange and scarlet 
Quercus alba 
Reddish purple 
Q. coccinea 
Scarlet 
0. palustris. 
Crimson 
Fast-Growing Trees Valuable for Producin 
Botanical Name 
g Screen Effects 
Common Name 
Acer dasycarpum . 
Catalpa speciosa 
. Western Catalpa 
Larix europaea 
Morus alba tatarica . . 
Populus Eugenei . . . 
P. nigra italica . . 
. Lombardy Poplar 
Salix (all varieties) . 
Willows 
Trees 
with Bright-Colored Fruits 
Botanical Name 
Common Name 
Color of Fruits 
Cornus florida . . 
Scarlet 
Crataegus (in variety) . 
.Hawthorn 
Red 
Malus (in variety) . . 
Red; yellow 
Morus alba tatarica 
White 
Sorbus americana . 
.American Mountain Ash Bright red 
S. Aucuparia. 
.European Mountain Ash Orange-red 
