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TULIP TREE—YELLOWWOOD
TULIP TREE Liriodendron tulipifera
Tall, fast growing, deciduous tree known for its straight
trunk and rising branches. Striking, greenish yellow “tulip”
flowers with orange base in late spring.
Max. Elev: 7,500 ft. TUL *2" B&B
Mature Ht: 90' & Spd: 50'
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VIBURNUM, WINTERTHUR
New for Year 2012
Viburnum nudum ‘Winterthur’
This small ornamental tree form viburnum blooms in late
spring with fragrant flat-topped white blossoms followed by
giant clusters of first pink berries that turn striking blueberry-blue
to black as autumn approaches. The leathery green
leaves turn maroon to deep reddish-purple in fall. A great little
tree for small gardens and planting under utility lines; also
an excellent pollinator for other viburnums in the landscape.
Max. Elev: 6,000 ft. WIN *2" B&B
Mature Ht: 8-12' & Spd: 6'
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WILLOW, GLOBE Salix matsudana ‘Navajo’
This tree is widely planted in the Grand Junction area and
is highly desired here for its pretty, uniform shape.
However, it is not as hardy on the eastern plains, but is still
in great demand.
Max. Elev: 5,000 ft. GLO *2" B&B
Mature Ht: 35' & Spd: 30'
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WILLOW, NIOBE WEEPING Salix alba ‘Tristis’
Vase-shaped tree with narrow, bright green leaves.
Max. Elev: 7,500 ft. NIO *2" B&B
Mature Ht: 35' & Spd: 25'
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YELLOWWOOD, AMERICAN Cladrastis kentukea
Intensely fragrant wisteria-like white flower clusters in late
spring create a spectacular show on this old favorite native
tree. Named for its yellow heartwood, this shade tree tolerates
our high pH soils and dry conditions. The rounded
canopy of dark green leaves with low branching habit and
smooth smoky gray bark make it a beautiful specimen all
year in any landscape.
Max. Elev: 7,500 ft. YEL *2" B&B
Mature Ht: 40' & Spd: 40'
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“A nation’s growth from sea to sea stirs in the heart
of a tree.”
– Henry Bunner
* FOR FURTHER SIZES - SEE PAGES 156-162
Page 132 • Year 2012 Catalog • Phone 303-761- 6131