Center Point, Iowa Shade Trees 
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SHADE AND FLOWERING TREES 
This list includes the taller growing plants generally considered as trees, 
although some can be used as tall shrubs. Oaks, Birch, Magnolia, Thorns 
and Willow are best planted in early spring. Most of the rest are success- 
fully planted either spring or fall if given good care. 
We have many items that are not listed which are not plentiful enough 
to list or in sizes that must be priced individually. 
Size Each 
ASH—Green. 50-60 ft. A very satisfactory symmetrical 10-12 ft. 6.50 
fast growing tree for both street planting and as a 6-8 ft. 2.50 
a shade tree. Not easily broken by storms or likely to 8-10 ft. 4.00 
be injured by pests. Thrives almost anywhere. Jeineeecale 9.00 
BEECH—Ame rican. Fagus Grandiflora. 40-60. A silvery 4-5 ft. 9.00 
smooth-barked tree bearing edible nuts. Native to all 5-6 ft. 12.00 
the eastern part of the U. S. Sold balled and burlaped. 
BIRCH—Cutleaved Weeping. 30-40 ft... 5-6 ft. 4.50 
A very attractive ornamental tree with white bark 8-10 ft. 10.00 
and fine drooping branches. Most birches are subject 
to borers. 
BIRCH—White. A graceful small tree with white bark. 6-8 ft. 4.00 
BUCKEYE—Asculus glabra. 30-50 ft. Forms an irregu- 6-8 ft. 6.00 
lar broad rounded crown with panicles of greenish- 8-10 ft. 8.00 
yellow flowers. 
CARAGANA—arborescens, See under shrubs 
CHINESE CHESTNUTS. See under nuts. 
CRABS, ORNAMENTAL. Small trees flowering in May and very desirable for 
landscape purposes. They easily take the place of Japanese cherries, which 
are not dependable here. The blossoms last longer than the flowering plum 
or cherry and afford a good range of colors. Many have colorful fruit rang- 
ing in size from a pea up, some lasting most of the winter if the birds don’t 
get them. Several also make excellent jelly or preserves. The number fol- 
lowing the name is the average height at maturity. The approximate size 
and color of the flowers and fruit are also given. 
—Adstringens. (baccata x niedzwetzkyana) 15 ft. _...... 3-4 ft. 1.50 
13%4 in. single, bright pink flowers, fruit %4 in. bright 4-5 ft. 2.00 
red, colorful six weeks, leaves somewhat purplish. BAG aint 2.50 
This is an unnamed variety similar to Hopa. 
—Almey. A new crab with large deep pink flowers 3-4 ft. PA AIS: 
coming into bloom first or second year after planting. 
Scarlet fruit held through winter. 
—Baccata Columnaris. ._Columnar Siberian Crab. 20 ft. PRS} i 1.50 
1% in. single white flowers and % in. red to orange 
fruit late Aug. through Oct. 
—Carmine. Atrosanguinea. (halliana x sieboldi) 10-15 ft. 3-4 ft. 1.50 
1 in. single flowers, carmine bud fading to pink. % in. 4-5 ft. 2.00 
red, fruit colorful, 8 or 9 weeks. A low spreading tree 
with dark, glossy, narrow leaves. 
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