| This is just a short list of suggestions-For an extensive list of tree recommendations for Missouri, see PDFlink below this table |
Tree of Concern : Ash borer host |
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Tree scientific name
(for detailed information see links below table) |
Fraxinus pennsylvanica |
Quercus bicolor |
Cladrastis kentukea |
Tilia americana 'Redmond' |
| common name |
Green Ash |
Swamp White Oak |
Yellowwood |
American linden / basswood |
| Foliage |
Deciduous broadleaf |
Deciduous broadleaf |
Deciduous broadleaf |
Deciduous broadleaf |
| Height |
50 to 60 feet |
50 to 60 feet |
35 to 45 feet |
50 to 70 feet |
| Spread |
35 to 50 feet |
50-60 feet |
40 to 50 feet |
30 to 45 feet |
| Shape |
pyramidal -spreading |
broad round crown |
upright spreading crown |
broadly pyramidal |
| Light need |
Full Sun |
Full Sun |
Full Sun |
Full Sun / pt shade |
| Moisture |
Wet, moist or dry |
average to wet-summer drought tolerant |
average to wet-drought tolerant once established |
fertile to average soil-drought tolerant once established |
| Maintenance |
Moderate-may reseeds freely |
Moderate-produces acorns some years have considerably small amount |
Low -Moderate- needs attention during establishment period |
Low -Moderate- needs attention during establishment period. Water required during prolong periods of drought- leaves may scorch in extreme conditions. Produces nutlets |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate/ Fast |
Moderate/ Fast |
Slow growth till established then Moderate |
Moderate-Fast |
| brief comparison notes |
nice bark, branches break in wind storms, seeding occurs- Even seedless ash selections may be mislabeled and seed at maturity. Missouri Native |
Adaptable to cultivation with similar spread but possibly wider with age. Produces acorns. Missouri Native-Plant of Merit 2008 |
Quality nurseries have learned how to handle these as young trees. Only purchase from reputable growers who have managed the shape correctly while tree is young. Missouri Native- Plant of Merit 2010 |
This Nebraska selection of the native has been grown since 1927. Introduced in 1942 it has a slightly more upright habit and fuller canopy than typical for the species. Plant of Merit 2009 |
| Unique characteristics |
Wonderful fall color |
Durable,attractive to song birds- tolerant of clay |
Very fragrant attractive flowers, pretty bark and habit-Most commonly found on estates or in arboretums that appreciate unique-underused plants and will seek out reputable sources. |
Very fragrant flowers-used to produce gourmet honey. Not usually recommended as street tree because not know to be especially pollution tolerant. |
