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About This Book...... 2 Autumn Blaze Maple (Acer x freemanii ). . . . 25 Self Guided Tour...... 3 Mountain Ash (Sorbus americana)...... 26 Classes of Trees...... 3. European Alder (Alnus glutinosa)...... 26 Street Tree Selection Guide...... 4. Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)...... 27 How to Plant a Tree...... 5 Tricolor Beech (Fagus sylvatica)...... 27 Tree Care...... 6 Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata)...... 28 Class I Trees...... 7 Avalanche Birch (Betula x ‘Avalzam’). . . . . 28 Hedge Maple (Acer campestre)...... 8 Class III Trees ...... 29 Amur Maple (Acer ginnala)...... 8 Tulip Tree / Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera). . . 30 Bigtooth Maple (Acer grandidentatum) . . . . . 9 Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor). . . . . 30 Paperbark Maple (Acer griseum) ...... 9. Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) ...... 31 Trident Maple (Acer buergeranum)...... 10 English Oak (Quercus robur) ...... 31 Red Buckeye (Aesculus pavia)...... 10 American Linden (Tilia americana)...... 32 Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) ...... 11 Common Horsechestnut Washington Hawthorn (Aesculus hippocastanum)...... 32 (Crataegus phaenopyrum) ...... 11 Silver Linden (Tilia tomentosa) ...... 33 English Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata). . . . 12 London Planetree / Sycamore Rose of Sharon Tree Form (Hibiscus spp.). . . .12 (Platanus x acerifolia)...... 33 Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata) . . . 13 Lacebark Elm (Ulmus parvifolia)...... 34 Spring SnowFlowering Crabapple Japanese Zelkova (Zelkova serrata)...... 34 (Malus spp.)...... 13 Red Oak (Quercus rubra)...... 35 Flowering Plum (Prunus cerasifera) ...... 14 Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica)...... 35 Flowering Cherry (Prunus serrulata) . . . . . 14 American Elm (Ulmus americana)...... 36 Flowering Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) . . 15 Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa)...... 37 Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata). . . . .15 American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)...... 37 Lavalle Hawthorn (Crataegus x lavallei). . . . 16 Drought Tolerant Trees...... 38 Silk Tree (Albizia julibrissin) ...... 16 Other Notable Trees...... 39. Class II Trees...... 17 Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum). . . 40 Norway Maple (Acer platanoides)...... 18 European Larch (Larix decidua)...... 40 Sycamore Maple (Acer pseudoplatanus). . . . .18 Weeping Cherry (Prunus subhirtella ‘Pendula’). 41 Black Maple (Acer nigrum) ...... 19 Weeping Beech (Fagus sylvatica ‘Pendula’) . . . 41 Common Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis). . . . 19 Bristlecone Pine (Pinus aristata)...... 42 Flowering Pear (Pyrus calleryana)...... 20 Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca’). . . 42 Autumn Purple Ash (Fraxinus americana). . . 20 Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens). . . . .43 Ginkgo / Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo biloba) . . . 21 White Fir (Abies concolor) ...... 43 Honeylocust (Gleditsia triacanthos)...... 21 Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra) ...... 44 Kentucky Coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus). . . 22 Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa) ...... 44 Fruitless White Mulberry (Morus alba). . . . 22 Scotch Pine (Pinus sylvestris) ...... 45 Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides).23 Tabletop Elm (Ulmus americana)...... 45 Japanese Pagoda (Sophora japonica)...... 23 Trees Approved to Plant near Power Lines . . . 46 European Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) . . . . 24 Trees Not Authorized For Street Planting. . . .47 European Beech (Fagus sylvatica)...... 24 Community Involvement...... 48 Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) ...... 25 1 About This Book Self Guided Tour

Provo City has a long standing tradition of planning for and taking care of a beautiful urban This book is designed not only to serve visibility issues), but they are very unique . forest . The trees in our urban forest are a very important component of our City’s infra- as a directory to help residents learn more If cared for, these trees can grow quite well structure . Daily we receive many benefits from these trees . Trees improve our air quality about trees, but also it is designed to be a in Provo . Many of the trees included in this by purifying the air and regenerating oxygen, they sequester carbon, and they provide shade self-guided tour . The address of each tree section are particularly interesting because cooling our urban areas, reducing energy consumption and lowering cooling costs to name is provided at the bottom of every page . they are fairly rare in this area . We especially a few . We hope you enjoy and use this new Tree Selection Guide and Tour as we continue If you wish to take a closer look at any of recommend looking at the following: to move forward together taking care of this precious natural resource that is an important these trees, you can go see them for yourself . component of the great quality of life we share in Provo . Additionally, the back section of this book Giant Sequoia contains information on other notable trees European Larch Respectfully, located here in Provo . These trees cannot be Blue Atlas Cedar Scott Bunker, Forester planted as street trees (because of size and Tabletop Elm

Acknowledgements: Mayor Lewis K . Billings Classes of Trees Provo Municipal Council Cynthia R . Dayton Cynthia J . Clark Midge Johnson The trees in this book have been divided up Class III: Many of these trees are long lived Sherrie Hall Everett Cindy L . Richards George O . Stewart into four different classes . The classes vary and attain a large height and trunk diame- Steve Turley according to the height, width, and required ter . When selecting a tree from this class, be spacing of each tree . The classes further sure there is ample room to accommodate it Kevin Garlick, Director Energy Department indicate where it would be appropriate to at maturity . These trees are not for plant- Dave Atkinson, Transmission & Distribution Manager plant each particular species of tree . ing under or near power lines or in parking strips that are less that 10 feet wide . Typical Class I: These are smaller trees which nor- spacing between Class III trees is 30 feet or Guide Developed by: mally do not reach a large height or trunk more . diameter . Most can be planted beneath or Scott Bunker, Forester near power lines and in parking strips (area Other Notable Trees: These trees can be Amelia Hollingsworth, Forestry Intern between the side walk and street curb) that purchased and planted in yards, but they are Ryan Whipple, Forestry Intern are at least four feet wide . Typical spacing not approved for planting in parking strips Joseph Sharp, Graphic Designer between Class I trees is 20 to 30 feet . or underneath power lines . Although the trees are not offered for planting by Provo Class II: These are trees that are usually City, they are an interesting facet of our considered medium sized and are normally community . planted for their shade and aesthetic con- tribution . These trees are not for planting under power lines or in parking strips less than six feet wide . Typical spacing between Class II trees is 25 to 30 feet . Provo City Forestry Division: (801) 852-6920 • 251 West 800 North • www.provo.org

2 3 Street Tree Selection Guide How to Plant a Tree

Trees are a valuable component of our city. The following questions will help you in The best way to ensure a healthy and safe • After gently placing the tree in the hole, Trees clean the air we breath, muffle city selecting a tree: street tree is to start by planting the tree remove wire and burlap if the stability of noise, harbor wildlife, cool houses with correctly. There are only a few things to the root ball allows . If not, remove only their dense shade, and increase property • What is the desired use of the tree? remember when planting. Please follow the top one or two rows of wire and an values. But perhaps most of all, trees Aesthetics, shade, vision or sounds screen? these planting directions: equal amount of burlap . Cut vertical slits provide a natural beauty which softens the • What are the environmental conditions of in the burlap that remains . Do not fold harsh city landscape. Trees truly enhance the site selected for the planting? Full or • For any questions contact the Forestry burlap into the hole . the quality of life for all of Provo’s resi- partial sun? Soil type? Micro-climate? Department (801) 852-6920 prior to dents. • What height and width do the trees reach planting any tree in a parking strip . • Use the soil removed from the hole to at maturity? This will help avoid conflicts backfill . Minimize air pockets by remov- Unfortunately, not all trees are properly with structures, traffic, etc . • Select one of the species in the Street Tree ing soil clumps, rocks, sod, and folded planted or cared for . Many problems that • What overhead and underground utili- Selection Guide for planting . burlap . property owners have with trees are a result ties are in close proximity to the selected of planting the wrong tree species in the planting site? • Before choosing the planting location • Thoroughly water. Allow water to soak wrong location . Growth characteristics, • What is the growth rate of the selected contact Blue Stakes (1-800-662-4111) for deeply into the site . including height, spread, and branching tree species? Fast growing trees tend to be location of underground utilities . structure, limit the usefulness of some trees weak-wooded and hazardous . • Place two to four inches of mulch over in certain locations . Power lines, streets, • Is the tree adapted to the area? Many tree • Dig the planting hole at least twice the the planting site . Avoid direct contact buildings, and sidewalks also limit the varieties will grow locally if planted in the width of the root ball and only as deep between the mulch and the trunk of the space available for tree growth and must be right location . as the root ball . A very important rule of tree . Where possible, mulch should ex- considered when selecting a tree . Planting • What are the aesthetic effects you desire thumb is that it is better to plant the tree tend out from the trunk of the tree about the wrong tree near any of these structures from the tree? Flowers, colorful summer a little too high than a little too low . two to three feet . could cause problems with the structure or fall foliage, shape? itself and with the health of the tree . Our • Is there adequate irrigation? Sprinkling • To remove a tree from a container, gently • Check moisture content of the backfill goal should be to choose a tree that is well or drip systems . lay it down . Push on the sides and bot- and root ball weekly to determine how matched to the planting site so that it tom of the container to break contact much and how often to water . survives and becomes an asset to the com- The trees recommended in this guide are between the root ball and container . munity . generally tolerant of local temperature Hold the trunk near the surface of the soil extremes (hardiness) and have characteristics and push/pull the container away from Utah State University Extension Bulletin that make them useful as street trees . Most the root ball . Slide the container off the EC 460, Selecting and Planting Landscape How to Select a Tree trees produce flowers, fruit or seeds and root ball . Do not pull on the trunk . If Trees, is an excellent reference . Call USU Shade trees vary greatly in their growth leaves that drop at some point in their an- the root ball is too large for this process it at (801) 797-2251 . Or visit any USU characteristics . Learning about a tree’s nual life cycle . There is no tree that is truly may be necessary to cut the container off Extension office . shape, mature height, and spread will help cleanup free, but there are some trees that after the tree is placed in the planting site . in selecting the right tree for the right place . produce significantly less mess than others . The first step is to consider the planting Each tree in this guide is listed with its • Prune circling or protruding roots and site . Once the location has been chosen, it botanical and common names followed by remove twine from canopy . is then time to choose a tree from this guide a brief description and pertinent general that will best fit the location . information . • Handle the root ball with extreme care. Minimize as much as possible any crum- bling, cracking, and splitting of the root ball .

4 5 Tree Care

Trees that are planted in the landscape can Never Top Trees: live a very long time if they are cared for Topping is the practice of severely cutting correctly. There are a few steps that can back a tree’s limbs to stubs larger than three be taken to ensure trees grow well and live inches in diameter . It is the most hazardous longer. If you have any question on the pruning method available . When a tree is care of trees call the Provo City Forestry topped, it can lead to weakened limbs and Division at (801) 852-6920. even tree death . It also causes the tree to grow many new limbs around the cuts that are made; these limbs grow rapidly and Correct Location: have weak attachments to the tree . These One of the most critical steps in making weakly attached limbs become a liability sure a tree does well in your landscape is because they often fall off causing property selecting the right tree for the right place . damage or personal injury or death . Finally, Make sure there is enough room for the tree trees that are topped are an eyesore in any to grow to its full size . Also make sure there landscape . Class I Trees is enough room for roots to grow . The roots on most trees extend out farther than the canopy of the tree . Proper Watering The trees in this section are smaller trees which normally do not reach a large height or trunk diameter. Practices: They are ideal for planting beneath or near power lines Proper Pruning: Established trees need deep watering once and in parking strips that are at least four feet wide. Pruning can ensure the tree grows to the a week . When watering use low pressure size and shape you want . When performed to help water seep to a depth of at least 12 correctly, it can also improve the structure inches . Young trees need a deep watering of the tree . Before pruning any tree make every two to three days . Over watering is sure you know how to prune it without just as unhealthy for a tree as under water- damaging the tree . Improper pruning can ing . Care must be taken to make sure too make the tree more susceptible to dis- much water isn’t applied . To keep water eases and insects, weaken the tree, shorten from evaporating from the soil apply two to the life of the tree, and take away from four inches of wood chips or organic mulch the aesthetics of the tree . Pruning near around the base of the tree . power lines or any other utility lines should only be done by a certified professional . Contact the Provo City Forestry Division (801) 852-6920 .

6 7 Hedge Maple (Acer campestre) (Acer grandidentatum) Bigtooth Maple

Height: 25’ Height: 25’ Spread: 25’ Spread: 15’ Growth Rate: Slow Growth Rate: Slow

This is a smaller tree that has dark green This maple is native to Utah canyons . It leaves with a little bit of fuzz underneath . is well adapted to our climate . The leaves Leaves turn yellow and remain late into turn a bright red in the fall, much more autumn . colorful than some of the other maple species . Advantages: Withstands many urban conditions . No serious problems with diseases Advantages: A good street tree . Drought or insects . tolerant and withstands cold .

Disadvantages: Not a good tree under Disadvantages: Does not tolerate ex- power lines . tremely wet soils .

40 South 800 West Approximately 650 North 250 West

Amur Maple (Acer ginnala) (Acer griseum) Paperbark Maple

Height: 15’ Height: 25’ Spread: 15’ Width: 20’ Growth Rate: Medium Growth Rate: Slow A tree with leaves that turn red or orange in the fall; it usually has a symmetrical shape . A graceful tree with cinnamon colored Advantages: Very cold hardy and usually bark, which peels requires little pruning . away to reveal reddish brown shades . Disadvantages: Does not live as long as Leaves turn reddish other maples . brown in the fall .

500 South 400 West (Northeast Corner) Advantages: A pretty tree without many disease or insect problems .

Disadvantages: Does not do well in high traffic areas or during drought .

203 East Center Street

8 9 Trident Maple (Acer buergeranum) (Cercis canadensis) Eastern Redbud

Height: 25’ Height: 25’ Spread: 25’ Spread: 25’ Growth Rate: Slow Growth Rate: Medium

A small tree with interesting foliage . New The trunk of this tree is usually branched leaves emerge bronze and turn a dark at the base with ascending branches and green . Fall color is yellow, orange, or red . bright pink flowers in early May. It has heart shaped leaves . Advantages: Tolerates drought and urban conditions well . No serious pest problems . Advantages: Beautiful pink flowers during the spring . Disadvantages: Limited availability . Ice storms and heavy snow can cause damage . Disadvantages: Susceptible to many Pruning required to shape the tree when diseases and insects . young . Approximately 550 East 800 North (In front Approximately 1300 North Freedom Blvd of the Cluff Building on the South end of BYU)

Red Buckeye (Aesculus pavia) (Crataegus phaenopyrum) Washington Hawthorn

Height: 20’ Height: 25’ Spread: 25’ Spread: 25’ Growth Rate: Medium Growth Rate: Medium

Similar in appearance to the horsechestnut This Hawthorn features reddish-purple tree, this tree is distinguished by its small leaves in the spring that turn dark green in size . It serves well as a focal point in a the summer . Flowers appear in May with landscape . fruit in late summer .

Advantages: Has attractive red flowers that Advantages: Attractive fruits, flowers, and appear in May . Attracts wildlife, primarily foliage . Very tolerant to urban stress . birds, butterflies, and bees. Is somewhat shade tolerant . Disadvantages: Sharp thorns on lower branches . May cause a dieback in the grass Disadvantages: Is short lived and highly planted under the canopy . Heavy snow can toxic if ingested . Sustains leaf scorch in hot, break the branches . dry weather . 550 South 200 East 100 South 600 West

10 11 English Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata) (Koelreuteria paniculata) Goldenrain Tree

Height: 15’ Height: 25’ Spread: 15’ Width: 20’ Growth Rate: Slow Growth Rate: Fast

This hawthorn has an attractive growth Large hanging yellow flowers in summer habit in addition to handsome flowers and and papery, lantern-like seed pods make fruit . It grows well with very few thorns . this tree quite unique . Fall color is crim- For best results as a street tree, choose a son, bronze . stock with a strong central leader . Advantages: Very adaptable to urban Advantages: Grows well in city condi- environments and does not suffer from any tions . Almost thorn less . serious insect problem .

Disadvantages: Very susceptible to fire Disadvantages: Fairly susceptible to some blight . diseases

70 East 800 North 381 East 400 South

Rose of Sharon Tree Form (Hibiscus spp.) (Malus spp.) Spring Snow Height: 12’ Flowering Crabapple Width: 6’ Growth Rate: Slow-Medium Height: 20’ Spread: 20’ This Rose of Sharon is a very low growing Growth Rate: Fast tree form with various colors of beautiful blossoms . It is a good choice for locations This crabapple is a very popular tree with near power lines and narrow areas . varying degrees of white or red flowers. This particular variety is fruitless . Advantages: Attracts wildlife, primarily hummingbirds and butterflies. Attractive, Advantages: Requires little pruning . Does showy flowers during the summer months. not produce messy fruit . Salt tolerant . Disadvantages: Susceptible to fire blight . Disadvantages: Can seed easily, causing a potential weed problem . 100 South 50 East (Across the Street from County Complex) 166 South Freedom Blvd.

12 13 Flowering Plum (Prunus cerasifera) (Prunus virginiana) Flowering Chokecherry

Height: 20’ Height: 25’ Spread: 15’ Spread: 20’ Growth Rate: Medium Growth Rate: Medium

Each spring, pink flowers emerge before “Canada Red” has leaves that emerge green and the leaves . The foliage is a deep purple . turn purple in early June . Good natural branching . Suckering at base can occur following Advantages: Beautiful dark purple leaves . establishment . Amur, Shubert, and Mayday are Drought tolerant . other good varieties .

Disadvantages: May have weak branching Advantages: Extremely hardy . Beautiful and structure . Prone to many diseases . colorful fruit, leaves, and flowers.

Northwest Corner of 300 West 400 North Disadvantages: Lives for only 20-25 years . Susceptible to various insects and black knot .

300 West 700 North (Northeast Corner of the Small Park)

Flowering Cherry (Prunus serrulata) (Syringa reticulata) Japanese Tree Lilac

Height: 25’ Height: 25’ Spread: 20’ Spread: 15’ Growth Rate: Medium Growth Rate: Medium

Vase shaped branching and beautiful floral This tree has stiff branches with reddish display are characteristics of this tree . Deep brown bark . Flowers produce an attractive green foliage is attractive in spring and summer fragrance summer . Advantages: Relatively pest free . Advantages: Provides beautiful floral dis- plays . Drought resistant . Disadvantages: Somewhat susceptible to powdery mildew and lilac borer, but much Disadvantages: Sensitive to pollution and less than common lilac . has a relatively short life . 251 West 800 North 600 South 300 East

14 15 Lavalle Hawthorn (Crataegus x lavallei)

Height: 20’ Spread: 20’ Growth Rate: Medium

This is a hybrid Hawthorn tree that produces nice white flowers in the spring and red fruit in the fall .

Advantages: Adaptable to many different pH levels in soils. Produces a pretty flower and fruit with the fruit persistent into the winter . 435 East 2200 North Class II Trees Disadvantages: Not as durable of a tree as other Hawthorn species . Intolerant of shade and is occasionally damaged by cold weather . The trees in this section are considered medium sized. These trees are valued for their aesthetic and shade contributions. These trees are not for planting under power lines or in Silk Tree (Albizia julibrissin) parking strips that are less that six feet wide.

Height: 35’ Spread: 30’ Growth Rate: Fast

The Silk Tree has very fine small leaflets. The flower is very interesting, it is usually pink and has pink stamens that extend 1” or more . The chocolate mimosa is another variety that has purple leaves .

Advantages: A unique tree that is not often planted in Provo . Attractive, fine leaves and distinct flowers.

Disadvantages: Leafs out late in the season . Can be a messy tree .

1259 East 700 North

16 17 Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) (Acer nigrum) Black Maple

Height: 45’ Height: 45’ Spread: 35’ Spread: 25’ Growth Rate: Medium Growth Rate: Slow

Has dark green summer foliage that can turn Is similar to the Sugar Maple but more yellow in the fall . This is a very popular and tolerant of our local climate and soil condi- well known tree . Creates dense summer shade . tions . Foliage has a drooping form and fall ‘Crimson King’ and ‘Crimson Sentry’ are popular color is reddish orange . purple leaf cultivars . Advantages: Tolerates heat and drought Advantages: Does well after be- well . ing transplanted . Creates lots of shade during hot summers . Disadvantages: Sensitive to road salt and compaction . Disadvantages: Dark shade and shallow roots may prevent 342 North 500 West the growth of grass in lawns . Front of Provo High School, Seedlings may become weeds in University Avenue and lawns . Bulldog Blvd. Sycamore Maple (Acer pseudoplatanus) (Celtis occidentalis) Common Hackberry

Height: 30’ Height: 45’ Spread: 25’ Spread: 35’ Growth Rate: Medium Growth Rate: Fast

A tree that is very similar to the Norway Stately, vase shaped tree with a straight maple with leaves that resemble those of the trunk and bright green foliage turning yel- American Sycamore . low in the fall . A reliable tree under windy conditions . Advantages: Tolerant to many different environmental conditions . Advantages: Very drought tolerant . Tolerant to wind, alkaline soil, salt, and air Disadvantages: Requires pruning in order pollution . A good specimen tree . to maintain its shape . Disadvantages: Dark purple fruit may 329 North 400 West drop in the fall .

150 North 600 East on the West Side of Farrer School

18 19 Flowering Pear (Pyrus calleryana) (Ginkgo biloba) Ginkgo / Maidenhair Tree

Height: 40’ Height: 40’ Spread: 30’ Spread: 30’ Growth Rate: Fast Growth Rate: Slow

Produces yellow spring blossoms . This has Distinctive, fan-shaped light green leaves become a very popular tree lately . In the fall the are soft in appearance . Autumn color is leaves are a red and a bright orange-red . bright yellow . One of the most ancient trees on earth . Advantages: Extremely hardy in urban landscapes . Superior branch structure over older Advantages: A fruitless tree . Tolerates varieties . urban stresses . Excellent fall color and usually free of pests . Disadvantages: Susceptible to fire blight . Branching habit can become irregular in older Disadvantages: Female plant can produce trees . A shorter lived tree . Gives off a foul odor a foul odor in its fruit as it gets older . Fruit when in flower. can cause dermatitis in some people .

300 South 700 West (Northwest Corner of 383 South 400 East Franklin Elementary) Autumn Purple Ash (Fraxinus americana) (Gleditsia triacanthos) Honeylocust

Height: 45’ Height: 45’ Spread: 45’ Spread: 40’ Growth Rate: Fast Growth Rate: Fast

A fast growing, hardy urban tree . Turns an orange- A hardy tree with finely textured leaves . maroon to dark burgundy in the fall . Grows straight Produces filtered shade . and sturdy . Advantages: Tolerant of salt, heat, Advantages: Very hardy in drought, and other urban stresses . The urban environments . A beau- small leaves provide shade without killing tiful tree during the fall after the grass underneath . the leaves turn colors . Disadvantages: Somewhat susceptible to Disadvantages: Susceptible a variety of pests, but trees are generally to drought . Somewhat sus- hardy . ceptible to other diseases but not regularly . 800 North 600 East (Southwest Corner)

491 West 700 North

20 21 Kentucky Coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus) (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) Dawn Redwood

Height: 55’ Height: 70’ Spread: 35’ Spread: 35’ Growth Rate: Medium Growth Rate: Fast

An uncommon tree that is open spreading Deciduous fern-like foliage give the tree a and produces short seed pods . The cultivar fine texture . The bark is a reddish-brown . “Expresso” is mostly seedless and more vase-shaped . Advantages: A very interesting tree that is somewhat adaptable to different environ- Advantages: A hardy tree that is adaptable ments . Cleanup of the small fallen leaves to urban conditions . Remarkably free of has not been a problem . diseases and insects Disadvantages: Growth is reduced on al- Disadvantages: Seeds may become a kaline soils . Susceptible to a canker disease cleanup issue in older trees . and mites while under stress .

Approximately 645 North 600 East 500 West Center Street (Northeast Corner of Pioneer Park)

Fruitless White Mulberry (Morus alba) (Sophora japonica) Japanese Pagoda

Height: 40’ Height: 35’ Spread: 35’ Spread: 30 Growth Rate: Fast Growth Rate: Slow - Medium

A fruitless tree that has become quite com- Has a round canopy with white/yellow mon in Utah flowers in late summer. Produces a pod like fruit . Advantage: Tolerant of heat and alkaline soil . Tolerant of compacted soils . Advantages: Tolerant of urban conditions . One of the few trees that flowers in late Disadvantages: Somewhat weak wooded . summer . Susceptible to very low, cold temperatures . May require a lot of pruning to maintain Disadvantages: Can cause constant clean- its form . up because the leaves, flowers, and fruit parts fall at different times . Susceptible to a 835 North 900 West variety of pests .

90 South 400 East

22 23 European Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) (Liquidambar styraciflua) Sweetgum

Height: 40’ Exceptional tree for street planting . Has a Height: 75’ Front of Eldred Center, Located at the Corner Spread: 30’ formal appearance requires little pruning . Spread: 65’ of Freedom Blvd. and 500 North Growth Rate: Slow-Medium Fall color is yellow/orange . Bark is smooth Growth Rate: Medium gray . ‘Fastigiata’ is a columnar variety . This tree has a straight trunk with grayish Advantages: Relatively low main- bark . The root system is shallow and very tenance . Can be used for a wide widespreading . It has interesting leaves variety of situations . that are almost star shaped . Also produces a bur-like fruit that is persistent on the tree Disadvantages: Occasionaly suffers into the winter . from the two-lined chestnut borer which shortens the life of the tree . Advantages: Can produce many bright colors . Very symmetrical when younger . Approximately 150 East 800 North (Across from Brick Oven) Disadvantages: Prone to a variety of pests and diseases . This tree does not do very well in Provo because of the cold temperatures and the high soil pH .

European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) (Acer x freemanii ) Autumn Blaze Maple

Height: 30’ Height: 50’ Spread: 25’ Spread: 40’ Growth Rate: Slow Growth Rate: Fast

Dark green to purple glossy foliage . Bark is This is a nice tree that produces a brilliant smooth gray . The ‘Pendula’ variety should red color in the fall, summer color is a not be planted in parking strips . There are medium green . several different beautiful varieties . “Tri- Color” has green leaves with pink edges . Advantages: Very attractive fall color . Somewhat resistant to many pests . Does Advantages: A beautiful tree not produce seedlings that have to be that adds variety to the land- weeded out . scape . Can withstand shade . Disadvantages: The bark can be easily Disadvantages: Some varieties scarred, care must be taken when mowing suffer from sun scorch on the and weed eating around this tree . trunk when exposed to full sun . 200 North University Avenue 3176 North Cherokee Lane

24 25 Mountain Ash (Sorbus americana) (Taxodium distichum) Bald Cypress

Height: 35’ Height: 60’ Width: 30’ Spread: 45’ Growth Rate: Slow Growth Rate: Moderate

A small tree with white, A unique tree that has a buttressed bark . cream, or pinkish flow- The leaves are small needles but are decidu- ers . Produces a red fruit ous . Knees are formed only when planted that persist into the near a body of water . winter . Advantages: Tolerant of urban conditions . Advantages: A good small landscaping tree . Somewhat unusual tree that has not been Color provides for diversity in the landscape . planted much in this area .

Disadvantages: A relatively short service Disadvantages: Availability is somewhat life . Often susceptible to fire blight, borers, limited . Does not do well in soils with a and a variety of other pests, particularly when pH above 7 ½ . stressed . 200 North Geneva Road 389 South 600 East European Alder (Alnus glutinosa) (Fagus sylvatica) Tricolor Beech

Height: 45’ Height: 30’ Spread: Spread: 25’ Growth Rate: Fast Growth Rate: Slow

The European Alder is a tree that is very Dark green foliage with pink color on the good for wet sites or sites that are otherwise outside of the leaf . Bark is smooth gray . infertile . It is able to use nutrients in the soil in ways that other plants can’t . Advantages: A beautiful tree that adds variety to the landscape . Can withstand Advantages: Grows in very moist and shade . Unique multicolored leaves . infertile sites . Disadvantages: Some varieties suffer from Disadvantages: Does not do well in the sun scorch when exposed to full sun . stress of urban environments . Susceptible to leaf miners . 1375 North 380 West

Approximately 850 North 160 West (University Villa Apartments)

26 27 Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata)

Height: 45’ Spread: 40’ Growth Rate: Medium

A pyramidal tree with sturdy upright growth . Has very fragrant yellow summer blossoms .

Advantages: More heat and drought tolerant than other Lindens .

Disadvantages: Susceptible to a wide variety of pests, especially aphids . However, treatment is seldom needed . Class III Trees 300 West 700 North (Northeast Corner of the City Park) Trees in this section are typically long-lived. They attain large heights and trunk diameters. These trees are not for planting under or near power lines or in parking strips that are less Avalanche Birch (Betula x ‘Avalzam’) than 10 feet wide. When selecting a tree from this class, make sure there is ample room to accommodate it at maturity. Height: 35’ Spread: 25’ Growth Rate: Medium-Fast

This is a relatively fast growing tree that provides lots of shade . The bark is brown but turns to white as the tree gets to be about three inches in caliper .

Advantages: Resistant to the bronze birch borer that is a problem in other birch trees .

Disadvantages: Can cause a small amount of debris on cement .

419 North 500 East

28 29 Tulip Tree / Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) (Quercus macrocarpa) Bur Oak

Height: 80’ Height: 70’ Spread: 45’ Spread: 65’ Growth Rate: Fast Growth Rate: Slow

A large tree of the mag- A grand tree with large lobed nolia family . Flowers leaves . Adaptable to a wide born high in the tree . range of conditions . A valuable Leaves are bright green tree for urban wildlife . and resemble a tulip . Advantages: Adaptable to a Advantages: A beautiful wide range of conditions and tolerant of dry tree in landscape situations. Unique flow- soils, air pollution, and temperature extremes . ers and leaves that resemble tulips . Disadvantages: Acorns can be a maintenance Disadvantages: Fast growth can lead to problem in some years . Transplant shock may weak wood . Subject to sun-scald . last several years, causing slow growth .

750 West 900 North 300 South 700 West (East Side of Franklin Elementary School) Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor) (Quercus robur) English Oak

Height: 50’ Height: 55’ Spread: 35’ Spread: 45’ Growth Rate: Medium Growth Rate: Medium-Fast

Leaves are green on top and dusty white under- A long lived stately tree with small lobed neath . Leaves turn brown in fall . Grows well in leaves . Thick bark is furrowed and gray . local soil conditions, does exceptionally well in Variety ‘fastigiata’ has an upright, columnar moist soils . form .

Advantages: Tolerates drought, salt, and soil Advantages: Tolerant of many soil condi- compaction in urban environments . tions and resistant to drought and pollution . Disadvantages: Acorns can be a maintenance problem . Slightly susceptible to various pests . Disadvantages: Golden oak Chlorosis may occur in alkaline soils . scale can be fatal but occurs infrequently . 300 South 700 West (North Side of Franklin Elementary School) 300 South 700 West (North Side of Franklin Elementary School)

30 31 American Linden (Tilia americana) (Tilia tomentosa) Silver Linden

Height: 55’ Height: 60’ Spread: 35’ Spread: 40’ Growth Rate: Medium Growth Rate: Medium

Large, heart-shaped leaves in dense canopy . The leaves of the tree are white on the Fragrant summer blossoms . Variety underside, giving this tree its name . The “Redmond” has a more pyramidal form trunk is also gray and smooth in its young- and faster growth . er years . When older the bark becomes more furrowed . Advantages: Reasonably adaptive to urban conditions . A very dependable growth Advantages: Tolerates heat, drought and habit . pollution well .

Disadvantages: Intolerant of salt and Disadvantages: Susceptible to aphids . somewhat sensitive to air pollutants . Older trees drop fruits for several weeks, causing 415 North 800 West litter problems .

710 North 380 West Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) (Platanus x acerifolia) London Planetree / Sycamore

Height: 60’ Height: 90’ Spread: 45’ Spread: 60’ Growth Rate: Medium Growth Rate: Fast

Provides dense summertime shade and A towering tree with strong roots and showy flowers in May. Produces a chestnut branches . Bark peels off in patches . Leaves fruit . persist through fall and early winter . ‘Bloodgood’ is a common disease resistant Advantages: Tolerant of urban conditions . cultivar . A long service life . Advantages: A very hardy tree . Tolerates Disadvantages: Susceptible to leaf scorch drought and compacted soil . during hot summers if under stressful conditions . Also susceptible to many pests . Disadvantages: Litter from the tree may be a maintenance problem . Will heave 112 South 400 East sidewalks . Fairly susceptible to many pests .

381 East Center Street

32 33 Lacebark Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) (Quercus rubra) Red Oak

Height: 50’ Height: 80’ Spread: 30’ Spread: 65’ Growth Rate: Medium Growth Rate: Medium

This tree has flaky bark and smaller leaves A large medium growing tree . It has dark gray than the American Elm . Is often confused bark and requires a little more water than burr with the Siberian Elm, which is not ap- oak . proved for planting in parking strips . Advantages: A strong tree that is tolerant of Advantages: Very resistant to Dutch Elm urban conditions . Produces a nice red color in Disease . A high tolerance to the fall . urban stress . Disadvantages: As the tree matures its leaves Disadvantages: May heave become chlorotic (leaves turn an unnatural sidewalks if planted too close . bright green) .

291 East 700 North 440 South 600 East

Japanese Zelkova (Zelkova serrata) (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) Green Ash

Height: 50’ A beautiful, vase-shaped member of the Elm Height: 65’ Spread: 30’ family . Fall color is yellow/orange . Spread: 55’ Growth Rate: Fast Growth Rate: Fast Advantages: Adaptable and tolerant A large tree that has unusual branching pat- of different soil condi- terns . The bark is a gray-brown color with tions . Drought and scaly ridges wind tolerant . Advantages: Withstands urban stress . Disadvantages: Can Provides medium shade that allows grass to split at crotch because grow underneath . of narrow angle . Susceptible to crotch Disadvantages: Requires frequent pruning cankers and elm leaf and susceptible to damage in large storms . beetle . Insect and disease prone when stressed .

1400 North Canyon 185 East 200 North Road

34 35 American Elm (Ulmus americana) (Catalpa speciosa) Northern Catalpa

Height: 90’ Height: 60’ Spread: 90’ Spread: 55’ Growth Rate: Medium Growth Rate: Fast

This is a large graceful tree that used to A fast growing tree with large heart-shaped be widely planted throughout the United leaves and conspicuous white flowers in States . Most of these trees have been killed June . Produces a fruit in a long pod . by Dutch elm disease . Advantages: Withstands hot dry condi- Advantages: Highly tolerant to urban tions . Can be planted in a variety of conditions . A very large, graceful tree . environments .

Disadvantages: Severely susceptible to Disadvantages: Fairly weak wood and Dutch elm disease . Also susceptible to branch breakage is common . The fruit can Phloem necrosis . Only varieties resistant be messy . to these diseases should be planted . Trees must be continually monitored for signs of 798 West 500 North these diseases .

500 West Center Street. (Southwest Side of Pioneer Park) (Fagus grandifolia) American Beech

Height: 60’ Spread: 55’ Growth Rate: Slow A beautiful tree that is similar to the European Beech but larger in size . Has smooth gray bark and leaves turns golden bronze in the fall .

Advantages: A beautiful tree that adds variety to the landscape . Can withstand shade .

Disadvantages: Some varieties suffer from sun scorch when exposed to full sun .

Located on BYU Campus, for more information see http://treetour.byu.edu

36 37 Drought Tolerant Trees

The following trees are drought tolerant and are approved for planting in parking strips . Common Name Botanical Name Page Amur Maple Acer ginnala 8 Bigtooth Maple Acer grandidentatum 9 Black Maple Acer nigrum 19 Bur Oak Quercus macrocarpa 31 Common Hackberry Celtis occidentalis 19 Eastern Redbud Cercis canadensis 11 English Oak Quercus robur 31 Flowering Cherry Prunus serrulata 14 Other Notable Trees Flowering Plum Prunus cerasifera 14 Ginkgo/Maidenhair Tree Ginkgo biloba 21 The trees in this section are interesting and unique specimens Goldenrain Tree Koelreuteria paniculata 13 that are currently growing in Provo. They are not approved for planting in parking/planting strips or underneath power lines, Honeylocust Gleditsia triacanthos 21 but they can be purchased and planted in private yards. Japanese Zelkova Zelkova serrata 34 Kentucky Coffeetree Gymnocladus dioicus 22 Lacebark Elm Ulmus parvifolia 34 Lavalle Hawthorn Crataegus x lavallei 16 Littleleaf Linden Tilia cordata 28 London Planetree/Sycamore Platanus x acerifolia 33 Northern Catalpa Catalpa speciosa 37 Silk Tree Albizia julibrissin 16 Silver Linden Tilia tomentosa 33 Swamp White Oak Quercus bicolor 30 Sycamore Maple Acer pseudoplatanus 18 Tatarian Maple Acer tataricum Not Featured Trident Maple Acer buergeranum 10

38 39 Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) (Prunus subhirtella ‘Pendula’) Weeping Cherry

Height: 70’ Height: 30’ Spread: 50’ Spread: 30’ Growth Rate: Slow Growth Rate: Medium

This is an amazing tree that can grow to There are several varieties of this be 170 feet tall . The needles are long and tree . It is a pretty tree, especially in bushy . In California this tree can grow to landscapes where it can be the focal be over 300’ tall . point .

Advantages: A very big tree that can do Advantages: Fairly resistant to dif- well in Provo if planted in the right place . ferent pests. Produces flowers in the Very resistant to disease and insects . spring .

Disadvantages: Does not do well in ex- Disadvantages: The leaves growing treme cold or extreme heat . In Utah it will to the ground can be annoying and not grow nearly as well as in California . make the yard hard to clean up .

1191 East 930 North 3456 Navajo Lane

European Larch (Larix decidua) (Fagus sylvatica ‘Pendula’) Weeping Beech

Height: 80’ Height: 30’ Dark green to purple glossy foliage . Bark is Spread: 30’ Spread: 25’ smooth gray . The weeping beech is a variety Growth Rate: Moderate Growth Rate: Slow of the European Beech . It is very similar to the species except that its thick This tree is very interesting because it is a branches and foliage droop a coniferous tree (evergreen) but in the fall down, and even touch the the needles change colors to yellow and ground . then fall from the tree . The trees shown are the largest European larches known in the Advantages: A beautiful tree state of Utah . that adds variety to the landscape . Can withstand shade . Advantages: Needles turn a brilliant yellow in the fall . Disadvantages: Some varieties suffer from sun scorch on the Disadvantages: Drops all its needles in the trunk when exposed to full fall . sun .

490 East 200 North 3655 Foothill Drive

40 41 Bristlecone Pine (Pinus aristata) (Picea pungens) Colorado Blue Spruce

Height: Varies (20’) Height: 50’ Spread: Varies (20’) Spread: 20’ Growth Rate: Very Slow Growth Rate: Slow

A very slow growing coniferous tree that The state tree of Utah, does very well in has needles that are about 1 inch in length . this area . This tree is usually pyramidal in These trees are the oldest living on the form but sometimes droops as it gets older . planet . They have been known to live The needles are a blue green color . Many almost 5000 years . different cultivars of this tree exist, including dwarf varieties . Advantages: Can grow in a variety of poor soil conditions . A good small conifer . Advantages: Does well in many different conditions, is very adaptable . Good wind Disadvantages: Does not tolerate air pol- and sound screen . lution . Extremely slow growing . Disadvantages: Spider mites can be a 3612 Foothill Drive problem during the summer .

444 South 200 East Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca’) (Abies concolor) White Fir

Height: 60’ Height: 70’ Spread: 40’ Spread: 30’ Growth Rate: Medium Growth Rate: Medium

This is a very large tree that needs lots of This is a very tall, thin tree . Its needles are room to grow . Its needles have a bluish tint similar to those of Colorado Blue Spruce . and the tree produces a small cone fruit . Maintains its conical shape well .

Advantages: No major pests . Adaptable to Advantages: Heat and drought tolerant . a wide variety of soils . Drought tolerant . Cold hardy . Adaptable and can be grown almost anywhere in the country . Disadvantages: Must provide plenty of room to grow, branches grow all the Disadvantages: If branches are not way down to the ground . Roots can lift trimmed up away from the ground, the sidewalks . Only marginally hardy, needs a shade can kill the grass around it . Does not protected site . tolerate poorly drained soil .

Located on BYU Campus Across the Street Located on BYU Campus, for more informa- from 866 North 580 East tion see http://treetour.byu.edu

42 43 Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra) (Pinus sylvestris) Scotch Pine

Height: 60’ Height: 60’ Spread: 35’ Spread: 40’ Growth Rate: Fast Growth Rate: Slow

This pine is very dense with dark green This oval shaped pine can be used in lawns needles when it is young with the branches as a specimen tree or planted in a row for becoming more open as it gets older . a wind break . The needles of this tree vary from 1 .5 inches to 4 inches in length . Advantages: Very adaptable to many Dwarf varieties of this tree are available . adverse conditions . Does well in poor soil conditions . Not greatly effected by air Advantages: Adaptable to many different pollution . situations .

Disadvantages: Fairly susceptible to a Disadvantages: Needles can be sharp . wide range of diseases and insects . Susceptible to several different diseases .

765 North 400 East 448 East 600 North

Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa) Tabletop Elm (Ulmus americana)

Height: 80’ Height: 30’ Disadvantages: Large limbs require support Spread: 25-30’ Spread: 100’ braces . Too large to be considered for most Growth Rate: Moderate Growth Rate: Slow residential landscapes . Susceptible to Dutch Elm Disease . As indicated from the name this is a very Planted by Moroni W . Christopherson large and magnificent pine tree . The around 1926, this is one of the historic trees 100 South 50 East (The South Side of the needles are a light green and about 2 inches of Provo . It may be difficult to find a tree County Complex off of 100 South) long . like it . This particular tabletop elm is thought to be one of a kind . Advantages: A very hardy tree . Very Homeowners, who like the look drought tolerant and long lived . of the tree but do not have the space for it, should consider the Disadvantages: Needs a lot of room to Camperdown Elm (Ulmus glabra grow . ‘Camperdownii’) .

300 South 100 East Advantages: Provides lovely shade . A great specimen tree .

44 45 Trees Approved to Plant near Power Lines Trees Not Authorized For Street Planting

The trees in this chart are approved for planting directly under power lines . The following species are not to be planted in any parking strip in Provo without the written Common Name Botanical Name Page Number consent of the City Forester . These trees exhibit characteristics including but not limited to: extreme insect or disease susceptibility, soft or brittle wood, and/or limited cold or heat Amur Maple Acer ginnala 8 hardiness . Such problems often lead to excessive maintenance costs, hazards to other trees and potential public safety hazards . Cockspur Hawthorn Crataegus crusgalli Not Featured Common Name Botanical Name Remarks English Hawthorn Crataegus laevigata 12 Extremely suceptible to boring insects . Black Locust Robinia pseudoacacia Flowering Crabapple Malus spp. 13 Brittle wood . Flowering Plum Prunus cerassifera 14 Soft wood that is subject to decay . Boxelder Maple Acer negundo Harbor box elder bugs which are a Flowering Pear Pyrus calleryana ‘Jaczam’ 20 nuisance . Red Buckeye Aesculus pavia 10 Trees in this family have soft wood Cottonwood, Aspen, Populus and are subject to decay . Shallow Rose of Sharon Tree Form Hibiscus spp. 12 and Poplars roots . Service Berry Amelanchier canadensis Not Featured Block clear vision between pedestrians Smooth Sumac Rhus glabra Not Featured Evergreens and vehicle traffic . Often spread to wide for parking strips . Staghorn Sumac Rhus typhina Not Featured Fruit drop on sidewalks can be hazard- Tatarian Maple Acer tataricum Not Featured Orchard Trees ous to pedestrians and a maintenance Trident Maple Acer buergeranum 10 concern . Robinia ambiqua Very brittle wood . Susceptible to bor- Purple Robe Locust These trees must be planted at least 10 feet from power lines: ‘Purple Robe’ ing insects . Thorns, fruit, and growth habit are Common Name Botanical Name Page Number Russian Olive Eleagnus angustifolia unsuitable for street tree use . Bigtooth Maple Acer grandidentatum 9 Brittle wood and weak branch- Eastern Redbud Cercis canadensis 11 Siberian Elm Ulmus pumila ing . Invasive spread from seeding . Incorrectly referred to as Chinese Elm . Flowering Cherry Prunus serrulata 14 Becomes chlorotic in our local soils . Silver Maple Acer saccharinum Flowering Chokecherry Prunus virginiana 15 Soft wood and decay problems . Sunburst Gleditsia triancanthos Goldenrain Tree Koelreuteria paniculata 13 Suceptible to many pests Honeylocust ‘Sunburst’ Hedge Maple Acer campestre 8 Hazardous thorny branches . Messy Thorned Gleditsia triacanthos seed pods . Select thornless varieties Japanese Tree Lilac Syringa reticulata 15 Honeylocust for planting along City streets . Paperbark Maple Acer griseum 9 Very brittle wood and weak branching . Tree of Heaven Ailanthus altissima Washington Hawthorn Crataegus phaenopyrum 11 Seeding makes this tree invasive . Soft wood subject to decay . Shallow Willow Salix If you have more questions concerning trees near power lines contact the roots . Aphids . Forestry Department at (801) 852-6920 . 46 47 Community Involvement

Neighborhood Tree Big Trees of Provo Provo City Forestry Division along with the Planting Project Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Groups of five or more households in a Lands are conducting a search for large neighborhood that have sprinkler systems trees growing in Provo . These trees may be installed can apply to participate in a tree of interest to other residents of Provo and planting project . Provo City will pay for the state of Utah because of their unusual trees to be planted in parking strips and size . A Tree that is recognized as the largest assist residents in planting the trees . For of a given species in Provo, as well as its more information regarding neighborhood nominator, will appear on the Provo Big tree planting projects please review the Tree Register published by the Provo City application available on Provo City’s Urban Forestry Division . Trees that are large Forestry Web page: forestry.provo.org enough to be listed on the Utah State Big Tree Register will be submitted to the State for judging . Forms for nominating a tree Heritage Trees of Provo for recognition are available on the Provo Provo City Forestry Division and the Provo City’s Urban Forestry Web page . City Energy Board are conducting a search for rare or historic trees growing in Provo . These trees are unique from a historical Tree Replacement and/or botanical perspective and may be of interest to other citizens . Trees recognized Program as such will appear on the Heritage Tree Provo City Power’s tree replacement List of Provo published by the Provo City program was developed to ensure that the Forestry Division . This list will be pub- urban forest is continually replenished and lished on the Provo City’s Urban Forestry improved . Provo City will remove and Web page (forestry.provo.org) . Using a form replace trees that are damaged, unhealthy, available on the Provo City’s Urban Forestry hazardous, or near power lines . If you have Web page, citizens may nominate their questions about the Tree Replacement trees for recognition . For more informa- Program please call the City Forester at tion regarding the Heritage Trees of Provo (801) 852-6920 . Registry, please read through the application form .

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