PLANT SHADE TREES 
The Long-Time Favorites for LAWN and STREET PLANTING 
1. To provide shade in 
the desired locations 
on the lawn and build- 
ings at different times 
of the day. 
To frame the home 
and its views. 
Nw 
3. To provide a_back- 
ground for gardens 
and buildings. 
4, To screen undesirable 
views. 
5. To protect from cold 
winter winds. (See 
Bailey’s Special Shelter 
Belt Offer, pages 23- 
26.) 
6. To provide color in 
flower, foliage or fruit. 
Ash, Green (Fraxinus pennsylvanica, lanceolata). This ash has 
much to recommend it as a shade tree. It is fast-growing, long-lived, 
drought resistant and relatively free of disease and insect problems. 
In fall the rich green foliage becomes an attractive yellow. Height 
60 feet, spread 40 to 50 feet. 
Ash, Mountain (Sorbus americana). The Mountain Ash is an 
attractive ornamental, especially in late summer when it is covered 
with clusters of red berries. Height 35 feet, spread 25 feet. 
Elm, American (Ulmus americana). Everyone knows this tree 
as one of our grandest native shade trees. Height 80 to 100 feet, 
spread 50 to 80 feet. 
Elm, Chinese. A fast growing tree. A hardy strain that grows 
even in poor soil. Will withstand heat and drouth. 
Elm, Lake City. This is a grafted form of the American Elm. 
It is distinguished by symmetrical form and rich foliage. Many 
show a preference for this Elm where it can be seen for compari- 
son with the American Elm. 
Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis). Hackberry shows a remarkable 
tolerance to a wide variety of soil and moisture conditions. It grows 
rapidly but is tough and strongly branched. Height 60 to 70 feet, 
spread 50 feet. 
Linden (Tilia americana). This handsome shade tree is also known 
as the Basswood. The branching is compact and the crown is oval. 
It is hardy and grows rapidly. Soon after the leaves have formed it 
bears clusters of small but fragrant white and cream-colored flow- 
ers. Height 75 feet, spread 50 to 60 feet. 
[10] 
Bailey Trees are Straight and Well Branched 
The Birches 
Birch, Cut Leaf Weeping (Betula pendula 
gracilis). The drooping branches bring graceful- 
ness to the Birch. The finely cut leaves are attrac- 
tive. The white bark provides color throughout 
the year. Height 60 feet, spread 30 feet. 
Birch, Paper (Betula papyrifera). Many people 
know this eye-catching native tree as White Birch 
or Canoe Birch. The white bark and clear yellow 
leaves in fall provide showy colors, Height 60 
feet, spread 30 feet. 
