Pat's Tree Picks
With the Emerald Ash Borer destroying ash trees
in the Great Lakes region, it becomes necessary to find new
trees and to diversify, rather than relying on one variety or
species to fill all landscaping needs. These trees (primarily
deciduous) are worth consideration in your landscape.
| Botanical Name | Common Name/variety |
| Abies koreana Silberlock | Korean Silver Fir |
| Acer fremanii | ‘Autumn Blaze’ Maple |
| Acer grisseum | Chinese Paperbark Maple |
| Acer miyabii | Miyabe Maple |
| Chionanthus virginicus | White Fringe Tree |
| Fagus sylvatica | ‘River’s Purple’ European Beech |
| Ginkgo biloba | ‘Autumn Gold’ Ginkgo |
| Magnolia hybrid | ‘Butterflies’ Magnolia |
| Magnolia soulougiana | Saucer Magnolia |
| Pyrus calleryana | ‘Silver Ball’ Dwarf Pear |
| Pyrus salicifolia pendula | Silver Weeping Pear |
| Syringa vulgaris ‘Primrose’ | ‘Primrose’ Yellow Lilac |
| Taxodium distichum | ‘Shawnee Brave’ Bald Cypress |
| Tillia tomentosa | Silver Linden |