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Acer rubrum ‘Frank Jr.’ P.A.F.

Redpointe™ MapleZone: 5Height: 45'Spread: 30'Shape: Broadly pyramidalFoliage: Dark greenFall Color: Bright red

Brilliant red fall color plus upright, broadly pyramidal form make this Schmidt introduction a standout. The refined form and foliage of the best Acer rubrum cultivars combine with the faster growth rate normally found in Acer x freemanii. A straight and dominant central leader results in strong branch angles that make it easier to grow.

New Trees

2005-2006

Acer platanoides ‘Conzam’

Conquest™ MapleZone: 4Height: 40'Spread: 20'Shape: Narrow ovalFoliage: Reddish-purple maturing to bronze-purpleFall Color: Bronze-orange

Of lighter purple foliage color and intermediate in form between Crimson King and Crimson Sentry, this upright tree grows quickly with a sturdy trunk caliper. Its narrowly oval shape at maturity is ideal for street use.

Acer ginnala ‘JFS-UGA’

Red November™ MapleZone: 5Height: 18'Spread: 24'Shape: Low branched or multi-stemmed treeFoliage: Bright green, fine texuredFall Color: Bright red

A new Amur maple selected by Dr. Michael Dirr, this tree features bright green foliage that stays fresh and clean despite summer stress. Bright red fall color develops later than that of typical seedlings. This heat adapted Amur maple evolved from the heat of Georgia should perform well all across the southern U.S.

Acer saccharum ‘Autumn Splendor’

Autumn Splendor MapleZone: 5Height: 45'Spread: 40'Shape: Broadly oval to roundedFoliage: Glossy green Fall Color: Orange-red

This may be the best sugar maple for the southern plains and the Southwest. Selected from an isolated strain of sugar maple found in Caddo County, Oklahoma, by Dr. John Pair of Kansas State University. It is very resistant to heat, drought and leaf tatter.

Amelanchier laevis ‘JFS-Arb’ PP 15304

Spring Flurry® ServiceberryZone: 4Height: 35' Spread: 20'Shape: Upright ovalFoliage: Medium greenFall Color: OrangeFlower: White, in clustersFruit: Purplish blue, edible, 3⁄8"

A street tree Amelanchier! This Schmidt introduction has exceptional tree form. A dominant central leader supports strongly upward- oriented scaffold branches. Pure white blooms smother a delicate latticework of twigs in spring. These give way to healthy green foliage that turns orange in the fall.

Betula platyphylla ‘Fargo’ PP 10963

Dakota Pinnacle® BirchZone: 3Height: 40'Spread: 15'Shape: Narrowly pyramidalFoliage: Dark greenFall Color: Yellow

Developed by North Dakota State University, this very cold hardy birch is well adapted to the tough climate of the northern plains. A stiffly upright, narrowly pyramidal form, combined with dense, dark green foliage and white bark give it a striking appearance.

Prunus ‘First Lady’

First Lady CherryZone: 6Height: 28' Spread: 18'Shape: Upright, narrow ovalFoliage: Dark greenFall Color: Yellow orange to orange redFlower: Dark pink

Dark pink, semi-pendulous flowers grace the strongly upright branch-es of this U. S. National Arboretum introduction. Narrower in form than its parent, Okame, its blossoms are deeper pink in color, and leaves are darker green. A medley of yellow, orange and red autumn leaves extends seasonal interest.

Syringa pekinensis ‘Morton’

China Snow® Tree LilacZone: 5Height: 25'Spread: 20'Shape: Upright spreadingFoliage: Dark greenFall Color: YellowishFlower: Creamy white clusters

Large sprays of cream-white flowers are borne in June by this small ornamental tree. Amber to orange-brown exfoliating bark extends seasonal interest through the winter months.

Tilia cordata x mongolica ‘Harvest Gold’ PP 12232

Harvest Gold LindenZone: 3Height: 40'Spread: 30'Shape: PyramidalFoliage: Deep greenFall color: Bright golden yellow

Very hardy and faster growing in the nursery than T. cordata cultivars, this Linden sports deep green, glossy foliage through the summer months. Its name is inspired by a mantle of bright golden yellow leaves in autumn.

Ulmus ‘Patriot’

Patriot ElmZone: 5Height: 50'Spread: 40'Shape: Stiffly upright, narrow vase shapeFoliage: Dark greenFall Color: Yellow

DISEASE TOLERANCE: Dutch Elm Disease and Phloem Necrosis

This National Arboretum introduction features stiffly ascending branches, resulting in a narrower vase shaped crown than most elm cultivars. Foliage is especially dark green. A complex hybrid derived from Ulmus wilsoniana, U. pumila, U. carpinifolia, and U. glabra.