American sycamore
Platanus occidentalis
Easily grown in average, medium to wet, well-drained soils in full sun. Prefers rich, humusy, … 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!
Quaking aspen
Populus tremuloides
Best grown in rich, humusy, consistently moist, well-drained soils in full sun. In the wild, … Continued
cottonwood
Populus deltoides
State tree of Kansas! Broad open crown of widely spreading branches covered in lustrous, bright … Continued
black cherry
Prunus serotina
This native ranges from southeastern Canada through the eastern US, and west to Texas. White … Continued
white oak
Quercus alba
Occurs in dry upland slopes and lowland valleys. Grows to 50-80’ tall in cultivation and … Continued
shingle oak
Quercus imbricaria
Not easily recognized as an oak due to the atypical, unlobed foliage. Less common than … Continued
bur oak
Quercus macrocarpa
A coarsely textured crown with wooly acorns and a massive trunk with rough, deeply furrowed … Continued
Chinkapin oak
Quercus muehlenbergii
Height of 40–50’ and a spread of 50–60’ at a slow to medium rate, with … Continued
pin oak
Quercus palustris
Distinctive branching pattern sets it apart from other oaks. Homeowners and city foresters like this … Continued
willow oak
Quercus phellos
Frequently planted along streets and in parks. Turns shades of yellow bronze-orange, yellow-brown and russet-red … Continued
northern red oak
Quercus rubra
Grows more than two feet per year for 10 years and provides great fall color, … Continued
Shumard oak
Quercus shumardii
Typically grows at a moderately fast rate to a height of 40-60′ with shiny, dark … Continued