A striking tree due to its unique foliage and white flowers in the spring. The leaves emerge green and then turn to a reddish purple as they mature. Its fall color is red. Of all of the chokecherry species, Canada Red perhaps has the most uniform and full-rounded outline, as well as a nice straight trunk. It's fruit is red and ripens into a dark purple; it has been used to make jellies, pies, and wine! This tree does best in a sunny position with well-drained soil. It is native to North America, and can tolerate most soil types. This tree can sucker, or grow shoots from its base. Suckers should be pruned off as they emerge. Be watchful of bores, cankers, and rusts on this tree species. Height: 25 feet Spread: 20 feet Shape: Upright spreading, rounded silhouette. Solar: Yes

The Kwanzan Cherry is extremely popular due to its beautiful cluster of double pink blossoms that emerge in the spring. When the leaves first emerge they are a bronzy red color and turn dark green with maturity. A sunny location with well-drained soil is best for this tree. They are adaptable to most soil types and pH levels. Watch out for bores, cankers, rusts, and aphids on this species. Height: 30 feet Spread: 20 feet Shape: upright vase-shaped. Solar: Yes

The Newport Plum is valued for its purple-red foliage throughout the summer as much as it is for its light pink blossoms in the spring. The show of flowers lasts about three weeks in April. This tree may produce small 1 inch fruit that appear in spring and ripen in mid-summer. The Newport Plum accepts most soil types as long as they are well-drained. It handles most soil pH levels and grows well in full sun or partial shade. Watch out for borers, cankers, and aphids on this species. Height: 20 feet Spread: 20 feet Shape: Upright and spreading, oval to rounded in silhouette. Solar: Yes

Mt. St. Helens Plum is similar to the Newport Plum except that it has a richer purple color that holds later into the summer. It has a stronger trunk, wider leaves, and is faster growing than Newport Plums. Otherwise, it is valued for the same lush purple summer foliage and light pink spring flowers. It is very hardy and grows well in most soils and climates. Watchout for borers, cankers, and aphids on Mt. St. Helens Plums just as with Newport Plums. Height: 20 feet Spread: 20 feet Shape: Upright spreading with a dense rounded silhouette. Solar: Yes

Thundercloud Plums are related to Newport Plums as well as Mt. St. Helens Plums. It is known for retaining its deep purple foliage through the growing season. Like the other flowering plums, Thundercloud is noted for its beautiful spring bloom where thousands of single light pink blossoms are on display for about three weeks. Full sun or partial shade locations are suitable for this tree. They tolerate most soil types and pH levels. Watch out for borers, cankers, and aphids. Gypsy moths can also be a problem. Height: 20 feet Spread: 20 feet Shape: ascending branches with a rounded silhouette Solar: Yes

The Washington Hawthorne looks good as a solitary tree or planted in a cluster. It has triangular shaped leaves that are dark green in color. Their fall color varies from orange to bright red. Washington Hawthorns are known for their spectacular display of bright red berries that make a nice focal point from September through the winter after the leaves have dropped. Beware, this tree is equipped with thorns up to 2 inches in length and are best placed away from foot traffic. Washington Hawthornes adapt to most soil types, but prefers well drained soil in a sunny location. Watch out for fireblight, rusts, borers, and powdery mildew. Height: 25 feet Spread: 20 feet Shape: Broad oval or rounded in shape Solar: Yes

Lavalle Hawthornes are commonly used in hedge-style rows or in mass plantings. The unique flower clusters are held in erect 3 to 4 inch corymbs, but the fruit is this tree's real intrigue. Deep red fruits ripen to bright orange in the fall and persist through the winter. They are quite showy and add an element of interest to a winter landscape. Fall foliage is a bronzy or copper color. Lavalle Hawthornes are quite adapable as long as they are in well drained soil. Even air pollution is tolerated. Watch out for borers and cankers. Height: 25 feet Spread: 20 feet Shape: Irregular vase shaped silhouette Solar: Yes

Goldenchain Trees are commonly used in mass plantings in groups of three and five. It looks good in beds and makes a great border. It needs a fairly protected area from extreme afternoon sun and winter winds. The leaves look like giant three-leaf clovers and are lush green in color. Goldenchain Tree's best attribute is its beautiful yellow blossoms that hang in 6 to 20 inch racemes. They develop in May and are quite fragrant. Goldenchain trees perform best in moist well-drained soil, they can however withstand soil with high pH levels. Watch out for twig blight, leaf spots, and aphids. Height: 25 feet Spread: 20 feet Shape: Vase to oval shape Solar: Yes

This tree is named for its beautiful flowers. They are bright yellow and held in 12 to 15 inch panicles that develop in July. Its ornamental value adds to the Goldenrain Tree's appeal, but its ability to withstand heat, dryness, and urban pollution makes it a great candidate for Southern Idaho. The leaves emerge purplish red in color and change to bright green with maturity. Fall color ranges from yellow to orange/bronze. No serious diseases have been reported with the Goldenrain Tree. Height: 30 feet Spread: 30 feet Shape: Dense and rounded. Branches are stiff Solar: Yes

An excellent tree for a small yard becase it produces dense shade in the summer and spectacular spring blossoms. The blooms are magenta to bright pink in color and appear in March or April. They grow in groups of 4 to 8 blossoms which last for about three weeks. The leaves are heart-shaped and turn from reddish purple to dark green with maturity. They grow best in a full sun or partial shade location. Eastern Redbuds cannot withstand too much stress. Lack of water, poor drainage, or mechanical damage can cause a serious health decline. Watch out for canker or Verticillium wilt. Height: 25 feet Spread: 30 feet Shape: Low branching, sometimes multi-stemmed. Ascending branches with a flat top or widely rounded silhouette. Solar: Yes

Oklahoma Redbuds are a cultivar of redbuds that is the most heat resistant, which is helpful for Southern Idaho's extreme summers. They also have a darker wine-red colored flower from other cultivars. Like the Eastern Redbud, Oklahoma Redbuds are valued for thier wonderful spring blossoms. The foliage emerges with red-tipped new growth and turns green with maturity. This somewhat heat tolerant cultivar of Redbud may work best in Southern Idaho. However, stressed trees may show signs of weakness and be more suseptable to disease like cankers or Verticillium wilt. Height: 20 feet Spread: 25 feet Shape: Upright spreading branches, rounded in silhouette Solar: Yes

This variety of crabapple is valued for its tendency to remain mostly fruitless which saves the mess of summer and fall clean-up from your yard when other crabapples are dropping fruit. It displays an abundance of snow white blossoms each spring for approximately 3 weeks. Like all crabapples, 'Spring Snow', prefers a well drained and slightly acidic soil. However, it performs well in less than ideal conditions with ample fertilizer and water. Watch out for scab, fireblight, and cedar apple rust. However, in Southern Idaho's dry climate these diseases are minimized. Height: 25 feet Spread: 10 to 15 feet Shape: Upright oval Solar: Yes

Chanticleer Pears are a nice landscape tree that offers beautiful white blooms in the spring. Blossoms are clustered tightly giving them a large apperance from a distance. Chanticleer Pear is valued for its narrow growth habit. Along streets and other areas where lateral space is limited, they make a fine selection. Foliage is a lustrous green and turns gold and red in the fall. Fruit is small and usually hidden in the foliage. Chanticleer Pears tolerate most soil conditions and even handle pollution and dryness to some degree. They perform best in full sun, but will tolerate partial shade. They are quite resistant to most insect and disease infestations. Height: 40 feet Spread: 15 feet Shape: Upright, narrow pyramidal (almost columnar) Solar: Yes

Redspire Pears are similar to Chanticleer Pears except that they tend to be less columnar in silhouette and stay smaller overall in general. They still display a dazzling display of white flowers in the spring and have dark lustrous green foliage that pear trees are loved for. They also tend to grow slower and attain less trunk diameter than Chanticleer Pears. Redspire Pears display a tight branching habit that gives them a formal apperance. Fall color is more yellow than red tones. Redspire Pears are quite hardy and grow well in most soil types. They are somewhat resistant to city polution and dryness. Watchout for fireblight in this species. Height: 35 feet Spread: 25 feet Shape: symmetrical pyramid in silhouette Solar: Yes

Norway Maples as a group are highly popular for use as a shade trees. 'Deborah', in particiular is an excellent cultivar because of its symmetrical growth and dense rounded head that provides deep summer shade. The leaves emerge bright red and turn to dark green with maturity. Fall color is yellow and orange and is quite striking. Deborah Norway Maples are quite hardy trees. They withstand soil pH variations as well as clay or sandy conditions. Watch out for borers and Verticillium wilt. Height: 45 feet Spread: 40 feet Shape: Broad oval to rounded Solar: Yes

Fairview Norway Maples are a popular shade tree enjoyed by generations. It is taller and more narrow in habit than 'Deborah' giving it a more oval shape. It is valued for its dense head providing cool shade in the summer. New leaves emerge a reddish purple and mature to a bronzy green. Fall color is bronze. Fairview Norway Maple is a quite hardy tree. It tolerates most soil types and pH levels. It is also somewhat tolerant to urban polution. Watch out for borers and Verticillium wilt. Height: 45 feet Spread: 35 feet Shape: Upright oval to rounded Solar: Yes

Royal Red Norway Maples are known for their maroon colored leaves throughout the growing season. For this reason they are used to add dimension to the landscape. With the dark maroon turning to a shade of yellow in the fall, these trees are valued for their unique color scheme. They also double as wonderful shade trees with their dense head. Royal Red Norway Maples are quite hardy and withstand less than ideal growing conditions, although their performance is enhanced with regular water and well-drained soils. Watch out for borers and Verticillium wilt. Height: 40 feet Spread: 30 feet Shape: Oval when young, maturing to rounded Shape. Solar: Yes

Known for its deep dark shade in the summer, Emerald Queen Norway Maples are a very popular lawn or park tree. Dark green leaves grow in a dense head providing shade all summer long. They can also be used as a backdrop for more "stimulating" species, but can also stand alone well. Emerald Queen is extremely tolerant of poor growing conditions. It can withstand most types of soil deficiencies including clay and sandy soils, as well as pH extremes. Watch out for Verticillium wilt. Height: 50 feet Spread: 40 feet Shape: Upright oval silhouette Solar: Yes

Popular in urban settings, Cimmaron Green Ash is known for its adaptability to do well in less than ideal conditions. It is often found in commercial planting beds, street right of ways, parks, or other areas where compacted soil, mechanical damage, or pollution are found. The compound leaves are a nice green color throughout the growing season and turn a rusty red or yellow in the fall. Because of its durability, Cimmaron Green Ash work well in most areas that will contain it. This species handles windy areas and all soil types. Watch out for borer. Height: 50 feet Spread: 30 feet Shape: upright oval to irregular in silhouette. Solar: Yes

Marshall Green Ash is a hardy tree that is known for its adaptability. Its leaves are dark green in color and very glossy. Fall color is yellow and not as showy as the Cimmaron Green Ash. This tree's best use is in commercial plantings or areas where growing conditions limit the use of other species. Marshall Green Ash tolerate compacted soil, urban pollution, pH extremes, and varying soil types well. This cultivar has been reported seedless making it somewhat "cleaner" for a lawn tree. Watch out for borers, in fact borer infestation can quickly deteriorate or kill entire trees. Height: 50 feet Spread: 40 feet Shape: Broadly oval, not as uniform as other Green Ash cultivars. Solar: Yes

Skyline Honeylocusts are perhaps the most popular Honeylocust cultivar. It is excellent for filtered shade, this tree is often planted in lawns because turf grows well in the filtered sun through the broken canopy. Skyline Honeylocust is one of the most cold hardy cultivars of the Honeylocusts and is therefore a good choice for cold regions. It has a nice pyramidal shape with a good branching habit, unlike other cultivars of this species. Of the Honeylocusts, Skyline is perhaps the best for planting next to streets or walkways due to its nice growth habit and ease of pruning. Watch out for spidermites and cankers. Height: 45 feet Spread: 35 feet Shape: Broadly pyramidal in outline, less irregular than other cultivars Solar: Yes

Shademaster Honeylocust has a somewhat vase-shaped, but perhaps more irregularly shaped than Skyline Honeylocust. It is still valued as an "urban tree" for its ability to tolerate pollution, compacted soil, and less than ideal soils. It also handles heat and drought conditions making it candidate for use in parking lots or anywhere else where heat can radiate from concrete or asphalt. It offers bright green foliage that is fine to medium in texture. An open and airy canopy offers filtered shade. Fall color is yellow. Shademaster Honeylocust is a strong growing cultivar of Honeylocusts and is growing in popularity. Watch our for cankers and spidermites. Pod gall midge has also been reported for this species. Height: 45 feet Spread: 35 feet Shape: irregular vase shaped. Solar: Yes

Red Horsechestnuts are known for their beautiful rose red blossoms that appear in May. They are held on 6 to 8 inch panicles and are very showy in the spring. They are a wonderful shade tree that adds some spectacular novelty in the spring when they flower. They tend to be somewhat messy with dropped fruit, a prickly ball that is about an inch and a half wide. Smaller than other Horsechestnuts, the Red Horsechestnut is easier to incorporate into the landscape. Plant in a sunny to partially shaded location and enjoy the dark shade from the dense rounded head. Watch out for excessive dryness, this species prefers moist well-drained soil. Height: 40 feet Spread: 30 feet Shape: Rounded Solar: Yes

American Sweet Gum is a good lawn or stret tree as long as sufficient room for root development is provided. Its unique leaves, bark, and fruit clusters make it stand out, but not too dramatically. The star-shaped leaves are glossy green in color during the growing season and turn shades of yellow, purple, and red tones in the fall. This tree usually holds its fall color longer than other trees. American Sweet Gums need a deep moist soil with a full sun position. After being transplanted the tree takes a year or so to fully adjust and begin new growth. Iron chlorosis (yellowing of the leaves) can be a problem in areas with high pH soils. Watch out for scale and sweetgum webworms. Height: 50 feet Spread: 25 feet Shape: Young trees display a pyramidal shape, mature trees develop an oblong or rounded crown. Solar: No

The Redmond Linden is a good combination of ornamental tree and shade tree. The dense head provides nice shade in the summer as well as beautiful 1/2 inch blossoms that hang in 2 to 3 inch cymes in June. The flowers are quite fragrant. This tree is valued for its symmeterical shape and rapid growth. It often develops a heavy caliper or trunk diameter while still fairly young. Redmond Lindens perform best in moist, well-drained soil. They prefer a sunny or partial shade location. They can tolerate a heavier clay soil, but need to be watered less frequently. Watch out for urban pollution, anthracnose, leaf blight, and borers. Height: 35 feet Spread: 25 feet Shape: Pyramidal, symmetrical. Solar: Yes

Greenspire Littleleaf Lindens may represent the ultimate in street and urban use. It is rugged enough to withstand th grime of urban life, yet still stately enough to be a pleasure to view. Its beautiful and unique flower/bract set is worth planting this tree for. The yellowish flower has 5 to 7 petals and is held on a pendulous 2 to 3 inch cyme; the unique 1 to 3 inch bract protrudes below the flower. This pollution tolerant tree is also quite adaptable to pH levels. It is an excellent street or lawn tree and prefers a full sun position. Watch out for anthracnose, leaf blight, cankers, and borers. Height: 40 feet Spread: 35 feet Shape: symmetrical, pyramidal with a strong central leader. Solar: No

Autumn Gold Ginkos are exremely adaptable, therefore they are valued as an urban tree. Its unique leaves grow from short spurs on the branches. They are fan-shaped and have parallel veins unlike most deciduous trees. They are bright to gray-green in color with fall color ranging from golden to intense yellow. They are rather slow growing so they aren't for someone wanting "quick shade". Diseases and insects are not very problematic for this species. They are very tolerant of their growing conditions and withstand pollution well. Height: 45 feet Spread: 35 feet Shape: broadly pyramidal, somewhat irregular Solar: Yes

The Kentucky Coffee Tree has huge compound leaves that give the tree a tropical fee. The leaves are bright green and measure up to 36 inches long and 24 inches wide. Fall color is yellow. It is a good specimen for golf courses and parks, its large size limits its use in home lawns. It is used primarily as a shade tree. The Kentuck Coffee Tree thrives in rich, moist soil, although it will tolerate less than ideal conditions. In fact, it is somewhat drought resistant and withstands urban conditions. No serious pests or disease has been reported. Height: 55 feet Spread: 40 feet Shape: Upright ascending branches, oval to vase-shaped. Solar: Yes

Scarlet Oak is a beautiful large tree. Grown primarily for shade in large lawns or in parks or golf courses. Of the Oaks, Scarlet Oak is best suited for drier sandy soils. It is also less prone to the chlorosis problems that is more prevalent in Pin Oaks. Its leaves are glossy green in summer changing to scarlet in the fall. The color develops late in the fall; Scarlet Oaks are usually the last tree to display its beautiful fall foliage. Scarlet Oaks tend to be less tolerant of adverse conditions than Pin or Bur Oaks. As with other oaks, Scarlet Oak's leaves tend to persist into the winter after drying and turning brown. Height: 60 feet Spread: 50 feet Shape: Upright spreading, open and broadly oval. Solar: No

Swamp White Oak is native to North America and is best suited for wet areas. This species also does well in heavy poorly-drained soils. Used as a shade tree or wildlife habitat tree, the Swamp White Oak produces a heavy branching structure. Its leaves are heavy textured with wavy margins, fall color is yellow-brown to reddish in color. Excellent drought resistance is a nice benefit for a species that also thrives in wet soils. The Swamp White Oak is prone to chlorosis, or yellowing leaves due to iron/manganese deficiencies in the soil. Acidic soil is ideal. Height: 55 feet Spread: 55 feet Shape: Open and rounded. Solar: No

Bur Oak's huge size at maturity makes it greatly admired, although it is too large for most home lawns. It is a wonderful shade tree in parks and large areas. It is extremely long-lived but usually grows very slowly. Its leaves have 5 to 7 rounded lobes and are lustrous dark green in color. Fall color is yellow or brown and not very showy. This species hold on to its brown leaves throughout the winter. The Bur Oak is very adaptable to most conditions. It even grows in clay or dry soils. It tolerates city conditions better than most other oaks. Watch out for anthracnose, cankers and rusts. Height: 60 feet Spread: 50 feet Shape: weak pyramidal shape in youth maturing to a rounded or oval shape, irregular and open. Solar: No

Red Oak is one of the few "fast growing" oaks, it reaches a decent size in a relatively short amount of time. It is a good tree for parks and golf courses, anywhere with acidic soil and ample space. Use in home lawns is reserved for ones large enough to contain such a large tree. Red oaks have leaves with 5 to 7 pointed lobes and are a rich green color throughout the growing season. Fall color is somewhat unpredictable with sometimes shades of red and other years yellows and browns. This species need a fairly acidic soil to thrive. Soil with low levels of iron or manganese can cause this tree to show symptoms of chlorosis (yellowing of the leaves). Otherwise it is farily resistant to pests and disease. Height: 55 feet Spread: 50 feet Shape: broad rounded head. Solar: No

The Bloodgood London Planetree's massive adult size and unique bark are its best attributes. The naturally shedding bark creates a dappled brown and cream pattern that is truly unique. The leaves are are rich green and are often confused with those of maple trees. Its large size limits its use in the residential lawn, however it is a nice tree for parking lots, parks, or use as a street tree if space is ample. Since the Bloodgood London Planetree is so adaptable to poor conditions such as soil compaction, heat, drought, and excessive pruning it is often used in urban environments. Watch out for disease such as anthracnose, mildews, and cankers. Height: 70 feet Spread: 60 feet Shape: Broadly pyramidal in youth, opening up to a wide spreading head in maturity. Massive branching structure. Solar: No

Golden European Beech is an awe-inspiring tree when viewd at a mature age. It is towering in height and its bark is extremely smooth. It makes a great shade tree for parks or anywhere the public can share its beauty. Its leaves emerge yellow in color and change to rich green in summer. Fall color is typically bronze. This species grows quite slowly and get very large so choose your site carefully. Goldern European Beech prefers well drained and acidic soils. It needs oxygen rich soil to thrive so water logged or compacted soils are very detremental to this species health. Watch out for wooly aphids and pacific flat-headed borers. Height: 60 feet Spread: 40 feet Shape: Upright weak pyramidal to oval. Solar: No

Northern Catalpas make a distinct impact on the landscape. Their unique large leaves and hanging seed pods are not easily confused with other trees. It is commonly used as a large focal point or narrow shade tree. Because of its narrow growth habit it can often be used in areas with limited outward space. Its leaves are large and bright green in color, fall color is usually poor with yellows and browns. Its bark is also unique because its extremely rough texture. Northern Catalpa is a very tolerant species. It handles most soil types and performs well in alkaline or hot/dry areas. Watch out for Verticillium wilt, powdery mildew, and mealybugs. Height: 50 feet Spread: 35 feet Shape: oval shaped crown, open and irregular. Solar: Yes

The English Oak grows to a very large size with maturity. Make sure you have ample space when considering planting locations. However, it excels as a shade tree with its dense canopy of rounded-lobed leaves. This tree is typically tollerant of most soil conditions, including varying pH levels, and is fairly resistant to most pests and diseases. Its fall leaf color tends to be an unattractive brown and expect lots of 1-inch acorns. Height: 75 to 100 feet Spread: 40 to 60 feet Shape: Pyramidal shape when young, rounded with maturity Solar: No

This large shade tree requires plenty of space and plenty of water. Tight areas or lack of water can cause the leaves to scorch in the hot part of the year. However, when planted in properly, the Tulip Tree makes a beautiful shade tree with its signature tulip-shaped leaves. The bright green foliage turns to a spectacular yellow in the fall. This species of tree is noted for its rather "fast" growth rate and can grow 15 to 20 feet within 10 years with ample fertilizer and water. Tulip Trees prefer well drained soil but can withstand varying soil pH levels. Watch out for powdery mildew, aphids and verticillium wilt. Height: 70 to 90 feet Spread: 35 to 50 feet Shape: pyramidal when young, turning oval to rounded with maturity Solar: Yes