tree species

Small Trees (10 to 25 feet in height when mature)

The following tree species have been selected as suitable urban trees for Northeast Ohio (USDA Zones 5-6). The species listed are considered for such factors as: size, disease resistance, pest problems, location suitability, seed or fruit set, and visual appearance.  Another factor that can be considered in species selection is which trees are presently doing well and are relatively free from insects and disease.  Nurseries may have further information as to specific cultivars or varieties, which may be more suitable for your location or climate.

 

Scientific Name

Common Name

Cultivar

Acer buergerianum

Trident maple

Acer griseum

Paperbark maple

Acer pensylvanicum

Striped maple

Acer tataricum ginnala

Amur maple

 Red Rhapsody™

Amelanchier spp.

Serviceberry spp.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern redbud

‘Forest Pansy’

Chionanthus retusus

Chinese fringetree

Cornus kousa

Kousa dogwood

‘Galzam’

‘Milky Way’

‘Propzam’

‘Samzam’

‘Satomi’

Cornus racemosa

Gray dogwood

‘Cuyzam’

‘Ottzam’

Crataegus spp.

Hawthorn spp.

Malus spp.

Flowering crabapple

(Disease resistant only)

Syringa reticulata

Japanese tree lilac

‘Ivory Silk’