Hardy Deciduous Trees

NDSU Intro.  Distinguished Dark Green, Rounded Habit. North Dakota Hardy.

Populus Tremuloides, Zone 2-7, 35-55 H x 20-30 W, leaves tremble in light breeze, yellow fall color, smooth light bark w/ dark knots and horizontal scars

Populus Tremula ‘Erecta’, Zone 2-5, 40 H x 10 W, very narrow form great for small spaces, flat, rounded leaves give visual appeal and soothing sound.

Betula Platyphylla ‘Fargo’, Zone 3-7, 40 H x 15 W, narrow columnar to pyramidal habit, slightly exfoliated bark, green foliage, golden yellow fall color.

Betula Nigra, Zone 3-9, 35-50 H x 25-40 W, upright rounded habit, white bark exfoliating to copper-bronze, green foliage, yellow fall color.

Betula Populofia ‘x B. Hybrid. Crimson Frost ‘Royal Frost’, Zone 3-6, 30-40 H x 15-20 W, Stunning deep red-purple leaves and white bark. Bright fall colors.

Betula Populifolia ‘Whitespire’, Zone 3-7, 20-40 H x 15-20 W, upright habit, non-exfoliating bark, green foliage, yellow fall color.

Betula Pendula ‘Youngii’, Zone 2-7, 8-10 H x 15 W, unusual small tree with very pendulous branches, mounding form, strong trunk with age.

Malus ‘Coralcole’, Zone 3-7, 8-12 H x 10-15 W, Compact, very dense, Symmetrical rounded head, pink blossoms and bronze fruit, lush green leaves.

Malus x ‘Prairifire’, Zone 4-8, 15-20 H x 15-20 W, upright form, reddish new foliage turns dark green, deep pink spring flowers, persistent red-purple fruit

Malus x ’Shotizam’, Zone 4-8, 15-22 H x 12-20 W, heavy blooming showy pink flowers, dark green foliage with reddish tone, bright red persistent fruit

Malus ‘Spring Snow’, Zone 4-7, 15-25 H x 15-20 W, brilliant white flowers, bright green foliage turns golden yellow in fall, fruitless.

Malus x ‘Jeflite’, Zone 4-7, 20-25 H x 15-20 W, glossy dark green foliage, showy, snow white flowers, small but vibrant candy apple red persistent fruit.

Cornus Kousa, Zone 5-8, 15-30 H x 15-30 W, creamy white bracts, dark green foliage, scarlet autumn color, smooth young bark peels with age, slow growing

Ulmus x ‘Morton’, Zone 4-9, 50-60 H x 25-40 W, Vase shaped, vigorous growth, dark green foliage, yellow fall color, winged seeds, excellent DED resistance

Ulmus Americana ’Princeton’, Zone 3-9, 50-70 H x 30-50 W, Broad rounded crown, dark green foliage turns yellow, urban tolerant, excellent DED resistance

Celtis occidentalis, Zone 2-9, 40-60 H x 25-45 W, Native to ND, stucco-like bark, very adaptable, drought tolerant, narrow young, broad arching with age

Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis ’Harve’, Zone 3-6, 40-50 H x 30-35 W, thornless, seedless, great winter hardiness, golden yellow fall color, drought and pH tolerant

Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis ’Skycole’, Zone 3-8, 35-45 H x 25-35 W, thornless, nearly seedless, tolerant of adverse conditions, sun spotted shade

NDSU Intro.  Tree Form.  Copper Colored Exfoliating Bark.  Flowers and Fragrance.  This is THE PREMIER North Dakota Lilac Tree.

Syringia meyeri ‘Palibin’, Zone 4-8, 5-7 H x 5-7 W, tolerates drought, heat, alkaline and salt, fragrant early spring blooms, can be trimmed back to bloom again

Syringia pekinensis ‘Summer Charm’, Zone 3-8, 20 H x 15 W, upright oval habit, dark green foliage, creamy white fragrant flowers, amber exfoliating bark

Classic Bismarck Boulevard Tree.  Deep Green Foliage, Pyramidal Habit.

Tilia cordata ‘Greenspire’, Zone 4-7, 40-50 H x 30-35 W, Little leaf Linden with strong leader, dark green foliage, yellow in fall, excellent for urban boulevards

Talia x ‘Harvest Gold’, Zone 2-8, 25-45 H x 25-30 W, exfoliating bark with age, golden buds, golden fall color, Fragrant flowers, excellent medium boulevard tree

Tilia americana ‘Redmond’, Zone 2-8, 50-70 H x 30-45 W, ND Native, large ovalrounded crown, tolerates drought and clay, showy fragrant flower

Acer x freemanii ’Jeffersred’, Zone 3-8, 40-55 H x 30-40 W, adaptable maple, showy red fall colors, tolerates wet soil

Acer platanoids ’Columnare’, Zone 4-7, 20-35 H x 15 W, rigidly columnar, course texture, early yellow flowers, urban tolerant, require moist soil

Acer platanoids ’Crimson Sentry’, Zone 4-9, 25 H x 15 W, foliage emerges bright crimson, deep maroon in summer, bronzes in fall, urban tolerant

Acer ginnala ’Flame’, Zone 3-8, 20 H x 20 W, red seeds contrast green foliage, flame fall colors, drought tolerant

Acer tataricum ginnala ‘Hot Wings’, Zone 4-10, 18 H x 18 W, Bright red summer seeds contrast green foliage, tolerate dry, clay, alkaline challenging soils

Acer x freemanii ‘Sienna, Zone 3-8, 40-50 H x 35-40 W, Stronger wood, better drought, salt & alkaline tolerance than Autumn Blaze, similar colors

Acer saccharinum ‘Silver Queen’, Zone 3-9, 40-50 H x 40-50 W, Fast growing ND native maple, surprising tolerance for poor dry soils, yellow fall color

Quercus macrocarpa, Zone 3-8, 70-90 H x 60-90W, ND Native, furrowed bark, dark green foliage turns yellow in fall

Quercus robur x bicolor ‘Nadler’, Zone 4-8, 30 H x 6 W, Tight Columnar habit, mildew, drought and urban tolerant

Fast growing.  Up to 35' tall in 5 years!  Great for establishing quick wind block.  Seedless!  Cottonless!  Narrow, upright growth habit. No mess like those Bismarck Cottonwood Trees.

Populus deltoides ‘Siouxland’, Zone 3-9, 80 H x 40 W, Fast growing, cottonless, tolerant of many difficult ND sites

Cercis canadensis, Zone 4-9, 20-30 H x 25-35 W, blooms before large heart shaped leaves emerge, flat topped growth habit, prefers moist soils

Amelanchier × grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance', Zone 3-9, 20 H x 20 W, early spring flowers yield to small edible fruits in summer, fruits persist into winter, radiant orange-red fall color

Salix ‘Prairie Cascade’, Zone 3-10, 30 H x 40 W, golden arching branches & furrowed bark add winter interest, prefers wet soil, but tolerates much