Redbud 
A small tree with blood-red flow- 
ers before the leaves appear in the 
spring. Green, heart-shaped leaves. 
Eastern Nebraska, south and east. 
Protect from north wind. 
Russian Olive 
Low, spreading tree about 25 ft. 
high and 15 to 20 ft. wide. Silver- 
green foliage. Small, fragrant yel- 
low flowers in June. Used in shrub 
borders and for windbreaks. Quick 
growing. 
Mountain Ash ome 
A small ornamental tree with 
fine textured, light green foliage. 
White flowers in June, followed by 
clusters of orange-red berries. Plant 
in open. Wrap trunks of newly 
planted trees to protect from sun- 
scald. 
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Volga Poplar => 
Similar to the Lom- 
bardy Poplar, but bet- 
ter for the West. The 
tree grows upright and 
is used for screening or 
for accent. 
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Weeping Willow 
A rapid grower. Beautiful yellow 
twigs. Used as a specimen or back- 
ground tree. 
‘Purpleleaf Plum 
Color is bright and is retained all 
season. May be used as specimen or 
in border plantings for accent. Very 
hardy. 
Cutleaf Weeping Birch 
Beautiful white bark and a 
natural weeper. An _ elegant 
erect tree with slender drooping 
branches and fine cut leaves 
Bark turns white 3 or 4 years 
after transplanting. Likes 
moist subsoil. 
