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HORNBEAN—LILAC
HORNBEAM, FRANS FONTAINE
Carpinus betulus ‘Frans Fontaine’
A fastigiate form of European Hornbeam that keeps its
upright nature even in old age. The dark green foliage turns
yellow in fall. Disease and pest resistant and tolerant of difficult
conditions. Stays narrower than Pyramidal Hornbeam.
Max. Elev: 6,000 ft. HFF 1½" #15
Mature Ht: 30' & Spd: 15' *2" B&B
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HORNBEAM, PYRAMIDAL EUROPEAN
Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’
This dense, compact tree starts narrow when young,
becoming more oval-shaped, with dark green foliage
that turns yellow in the fall.
Max. Elev: 6,000 ft. PHO 1¼" #15
Mature Ht: 35' & Spd: 25' *2" B&B
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HORSECHESTNUT, FT. MCNAIR
Aesculus x carnea ‘Ft. McNair’
This selection originated at Fort McNair in Washington D.C.
and sports upright panicles of dark pink flowers with yellow
throats. This dense rounded tree has dark green leaves and
a handsome stature.
Max. Elev: 9,000 ft. HFM *2" B&B
Mature Ht: 50' & Spd: 30'
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IRONWOOD, PERSIAN Parrotia persica
A low-branched broadly pyramidal tree with striking red
flowers very early in the spring before if leafs out. It has
attractive mottled, exfoliating bark as it ages and brillant
red to ornage fall color.
Max. Elev: 7,500 ft. IRO *2" B&B
Mature Ht: 30' & Spd: 20'
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KENTUCKY COFFEETREE Gymnocladus dioicus
Open, spreading shape with bluish green foliage turning yellow
in the fall. To start, this tree has minimal branches, increasing
as time goes on, making it a picturesque tree in winter.
Max. Elev: 7,500 ft. KCT *2" B&B
Mature Ht: 60' & Spd: 50'
KENTUCKY COFFEETREE, ESPRESSO
Gymnocladus dioicus ‘Espresso’
A “seedless” variety of coffeetree with better branching habit
and huge double-compound leaves lends a tropical feel to the
landscape. Provieds great shade with good heat, cold and
drought tolerance. This hardy tree will provide the jolt you
need in your next design.
Max. Elev: 7,500 ft. EKC *2" B&B
Mature Ht: 50' & Spd: 35'
LILAC, JAPANESE TREE Syringa reticulata
Large, creamy white flowers lasting after other lilacs have
finished blooming.
Max. Elev: 8,500 ft.
Mature Ht: 15' & Spd: 12'
LTR 1"
*2"
#15
B&B
LTC #15
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#25
*8' Clump B&B
* FOR FURTHER SIZES - SEE PAGES 156-162
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