red maple Burgundy Belle, ‘Brandywine’, ‘October Glory’ & Red Sunset
Acer rubrum
Native trees renowned for their incredible red fall color, these trees have a life span … Continued
browsing: native trees
Native plants have evolved over thousands of years alongside native wildlife and therefore offer the most useful habitat. Native plants feed bugs at every stage of life, and bugs are the very foundation for our entire food web.
Our prairie natives require less water, and are adapted to grow in our soil types and temperature extremes, so they do well without requiring extensive resources and chemicals. Native plants help in management of rainwater runoff and maintain healthy soil with their deep root systems.
Native vs Native Cultivar
Our trees and shrubs are guaranteed!
Ohio buckeye, horse chestnut
Aesculus glabra
Growing in open spaces, these trees may reach 60’ tall by 30’ wide, but as … Continued
Allegheny serviceberry
Amelanchier laevis
A small, deciduous, usually multi-trunked understory tree or tall shrub which is native to thickets … Continued
Saskatoon serviceberry
Amelanchier alnifolia
Prefers full sun and requires minimal attention. Blue-green foliage, delicate 2” flower clusters and brilliant … Continued
shadblow serviceberry
Amelanchier canadensis
Deciduous, early-flowering, large shrub or small tree typically grows 15-30’ tall. Showy, 5-petaled, slightly fragrant, … Continued
clump river birch
Betula nigra
Vigorous, fast-growing, medium-sized, native deciduous tree which occurs on floodplains, swampy bottomlands, and along streams. … Continued
black gum, tupelo
Nyssa sylvatica
One of the best native trees for fall color according to Michael Dirr, black tupelo … Continued
Canada Red chokecherry
Prunus virginiana
A hardy and colorful native tree is perfect for difficult spots, tolerating heat, cold, wind, … Continued
hornbeam
Carpinus caroliniana
Native understory tree for shady landscapes and woodland gardens. New leaves emerge reddish-purple, changing to … Continued
pecan
Carya illinoinensis
This massive shade tree is the pecan producer of the industry. Lustrous, dark green foliage … Continued
