Large Trees
The trees listed below are recommended for new subdivisions without overhead power lines. These varieties should do well in what are often tough planting sites. The boulevard widths (the area from curb to sidewalk) can range from 6 feet to 15 feet wide, depending on the subdivision. An 8 foot width is the norm. Given this planting area, the goal is to have a selection of hardy tree species that are medium to large in height (35 to 65 feet) to produce shade and slow down storm water runoff, are relatively disease and insect free, and are aesthetically pleasing.
Recommended Large Tree Species
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery Elm | Ulmus davidiana var. japonica 'Discovery | |
| Cathedral Elm | Ulmus 'Cathedral' | |
| New Horizon Elm | Ulmus x 'New Horizon' | |
| Vanguard Elm | Ulmus x 'Morton Plainsman' | |
| Prairie Expedition Elm | Ulmus americana 'Lewis & Clark' | |
| Greenspire Linden | Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' | |
| Harvest Gold Linden | Tilia mongolica 'Harvest Gold' | |
| Norlin Linden | Tilia cordata 'Ronald' | |
| Boulevard Linden | Tilia americana 'Boulevard' | |
| Hackberry | Celtis occidentalis | |
| Emerald Lustre Norway Maple | Acer platanoides 'Pond' | |
| Sienna Glen Maple | Acer x freemanii 'Sieneca' |
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| Northern Acclaim Honeylocust | Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis 'Harve' | |
| Kentucky Coffeetree | Gymnocladus dioica | |
| Amur Corktree | Phellodendron amurense | |
| Autumn Splendor Buckeye | Aesculus sylvatica 'Autumn Splendor' | |
| Prairie Torch Buckeye | Aesculus sylvatica 'Autumn Splendor' | |
| Homestead Buckeye | Aesculus x 'Homestead' | |
| Bur Oak | Quercus macrocarpa | Bur Oak are only allowed on boulevards that are at least 10ft wide |