Prairie Pines Arboretum 2009

Prairie Pines

Text by Walter Bagley
Design by Taya Heinrich
Locations by David Graham

Ginkgoaceae - ginkgo family
Ginkgo biloba – ginkgo (56)
 Origin-unknown
 Well adapted, free of pests
and animal damage.
 A May 9th freeze after
leaves had started to
emerge caused death to a
10 ft. tree north of the
office (not shown), but a
fast growing root sprout
emerged.
 The tree in the photo is NE
of the A-frame.
 40.84361-96.56668
 40.84446-96.56525

Pinaceae – pine family
Abies balsamea - balsam fir (231)
 Origin-unknown
 Very well adapted to this
site.
 Trees planted in 1963 are
growing near the hilltop in
field A.
 40.84355-96.56473
 Trees planted in 1980 are
growing in field D, row 14.
 40.84425-96.56590

Abies concolor ‘Horning’ - white fir (213,135)
 Origin-unknown
 Well adapted to site.
 ‘Horning’ is a name given
to a tree selected from a
planting at Horning State
Farm.
 The tree on the right is
growing north of the A-
frame, is a graft from the
original tree at that site.
 The tree on left, is several
years younger and
probably originated from a
New Mexico forest.
 40.84416-96.56599

Larix gmelinii - Dahurian larch (217)
 Origin-unknown, but
seed was probably
collected in the Orient
 Obtained from NSA.
 Well adapted to our
site.
 Two trees grow
northwest of A-frame.
 Cones were collected
in 2008.
 40.84425-96.56590

Picea abies - Norway spruce (168)
 Origin-unknown
 The first listed below grows
on the lower edge of the
northeast slope.
 It is nearly twice as tall as
trees in other locations.
 It is a superior tree due to
site or genotype.
 40.84467-96.56934
 40.84269-96.56715
 40.84417-96.56627

Picea omorika - Serbian spruce (233)
 Origin-unknown
 Growth very slow
possibly due to
competition by
adjacent large trees.
 Growing in arboretum
row 39.
 Died in 2008.
 40.84444-96.56478

Picea pungens - blue spruce (169)
 Origin-unknown
 A gift from Hans Burchardt
yard (graft)
 This tree grows near the
parking area northwest of
office.
 There are several nursery
grown blue spruce
remaining from a
Christmas tree planting
ranging from green to
various shades of blue.

Pinus banksiana - jack pine (163)
 Origin-unknown
 Well adapted to area
 40.84284-96.56245

Pinus bungeana - lacebark pine (70)
 Origin-unknown
 Well adapted to this
site.
 Very susceptible to
deer browsing and
rubbing.
 40.84435-96.56506

Pinus bungeana - lacebark pine (223)
 Origin-unknown
 Obtained from NSA
900125.
 Adapted to this area.
 This tree has been
injured by deer
rubbing.
 Located in row 17 field
D.
 40.84439-56581

Pinus edulis - pinyon pine (165)
 Origin-unknown
 The single tree on this
site, over 45yrs. old,
grows south of the
driveway near the old
farm house in a sunny
location.
 Other shaded trees
died early in life.
 40.84422-96.56716

Pinus nigra - Austrian pine (160)
 Origin-Yugoslavia
 This origin is resistant
to needle blight
disease.
 This species is a
component of
windbreaks at Prairie
Pines.

Pinus ponderosa - ponderosa pine (161)
 Origin-Northern Nebr.
 A row of 13 trees
grows north of A-
frame.
 40.84397-96.56574

Pinus strobiformis – southwestern white pine(164)

 Origin-Southwestern USA
 Some trees are adapted to
site while others are
subject to winter injury.
 Needle blight can be a
serious disease.
 Several trees remain from
a Christmas tree planting.
 40.84366-96.56733
 40.84444-96.56576

Pinus strobus - eastern white pine (162)
 Origin-unknown
 Well adapted to site,
especially where
protected from wind.
 Many trees are
growing on the office
grounds, in
windbreaks and
former Christmas tree
plantings.

Pinus sylvestris - Scotch pine (159)
 Origin-unknown
 Trees are dying from
pests.

Pseudotsuga menziesii - Douglas fir (196)
 Origin-Rocky
Mountains
 Trees planted in 1960
are living.
 One grows northeast
of the office.
 40.84374-96.56507
 40.84512-96.56570
 40.84384-96.56594

Cupressaceae – cypress family
Juniperus chinensis - Chinese juniper (174)
 Origin-Cultivar ‘Hetzii’
 They grow along the
driveway and near the
west office foundation.
 40.64342-96.56665

Juniperus chinensis - Chinese juniper (297)
 Origin- ‘Pfitzeriana’
‘Pfitzeriana’ is a low
spreading juniper.
 There are three
growing in the yard
around the old farm
house.
 40.84436-96.56700

Juniperus communis - common juniper (177)

 Origin-unknown
910182.
 Adapted to sunny
sites.
 It grows on the road
ditch bank at the
southwest corner of
Prairie Pines.

Juniperus horizontalis - creeping juniper (176)

 Origin-’Ogalala’,
‘Sutton’
 Very well adapted to
sunny locations.
 These two cultivars
grow side by side on
the road bank at the
southwest corner of
Prairie Pines.
 40.84209-96.56750

Juniperus scopulorum - Rocky Mountain juniper (175)
 Origin-unknown
 Adapted to sunny
locations.
 Surviving on the
outside row, eastern
aspect of two
windbreaks.
 One is north of the
windmill.
 40.84717-96.56207

Juniperus virginiana - eastern redcedar (173)
 Origin-unknown
 Well adapted to area.
 A component of
several windbreaks.
 Many wildings are
present throughout
Prairie Pines.

Platycladus orientalis - Oriental arborvitae (152)

 Origin-unknown
 This tree grows on the east
side of the corn crib.
 It originally was an under
stock for a Juniperus
species which has since
died.
 The seeds are prized food
for squirrels.

Taxaceae – yew family
Taxus xmedia ‘Hicksii’ Anglo-Japanese yew (154)

 Origin-unknown
 Very well adapted to site.
 This columnar cultivar
provides excellent winter
protection for many
feathered friends.
 The plant in the photo is
part of a row extending
north of the office.
 40.84383-96.56604
 40.84348-96.56644

Taxaceae – yew family
Taxus xmedia ‘Wardii’ - Anglo Japanese Yew (272)

 Origin-hybrid
 Withstands shading.
 It grows northeast of
office, adjacent to a
concolor fir.
 40.84359-96.56610

Magnoliaceae – magnolia family
Liriodendron tulipifera - tuliptree, yellow-poplar (81)

 Origin-unknown
 The first number
below identifies a tree
50ft. west of office.
 40.84354-96.56680
 40.84495-96.56573

Magnoliaceae – magnolia family
Magnolia kobus - Kobus magnolia (20)

 Origin-Ed Rasmussen
 Hardy and adaptable
seldom blooms before 15
yrs.
 Subject to sun scald.
 40.84452-96.56524

Annonaceae – custard apple family
Asimina trilobum - pawpaw (11)
 Origin-unknown
1982.
 Very shady location
near concolor fir.
 Excessive deer
browsing.
 40.84447-96.56555

Lauraceae – laurel family
Sassafras albidum - Nees – sassafras (285)
 Origin-unknown
 Subject to winter
injury in this region.
 It grows west of office
near the water well.
 Has suffered from
drought and shading.
 It died in 2008.
 40.84328-96.56694

Ranunculaceae – buttercup family
Clematis heracleifolia var. davidiana - David’s fragrant
tube-flower clematis (218)
 Origin-unknown
910147.
 Well adapted, but
short-lived.
 Several wildings grow
near the north parking
area.
 Plants also grow south
of Virginia’s garden.
 40.84314-96.56615

Clematis xjackmanii - Jackman clematis (267)
 Origin-unknown
 A gift from Nancy
Scott
 Requires a moist site.
 It grows on a trellis
near the south wall of
the office.
 40.84341-96.56638

Clematis terniflora - sweetautumn clematis (268)

 Origin-unknown
 It is well adapted to
site.
 Last 2 yrs. leaves
disappeared in July,
but promptly
reappeared too late
for blooming in Sept.
 Wild turkeys relish the
akenes which cling to
vine through much of
winter.
 Grows on a trellis on
south side of office.
 40.84344-96.56647

Berberidaceae – barberry family
Berberis thunbergii - Japanese barberry (138)

 Origin-unknown
 Well adapted, serving
as a foundation plant
at the old farm house.
 40.84445-96.56724

Cercidiphyllaceae – katsuratree family
Cercidiphyllum japonicum - katsuratree (204)

 Origin-unknown
 A gift from Tim Knott.
 It grows adjacent to
larger trees which
may be affecting its
health.
 It grows about 100ft.
northwest of the A-
frame.
 40.84418-96.56573

Plantanaceae – sycamore or planetree family
Platanus occidentalis - American sycamore (55)

 Origin-unknown
 Seedling from provenance
#14-1-2 in the Mead
plantation.
Anthracnose-resistant.
 Located near major
drainage about 100 ft.
north of Adams St.
 40.84224-96.56177

Plantanaceae – sycamore or planetree family
Platanus occidentalis American sycamore (58)
 Origin-Seedling from UNL
east campus (1959)
 Mildly susceptible to
Anthracnose.
 Two trees south of
driveway at old farm
house.
 40.84420-96.56716
 40.84435-96.56734

Hamaelidaceae – witch-hazel family
Hamamelis vernalis vernal witch-hazel (225)
 Origin-unknown
910153.
 Did not survive for a
reason unknown.

Hamamelidaceae – witch-hazel family
Hamamelis virginiana (239)
 Origin-unknown
940220.
 It survived in a sunny
location for a few
years, but eventually
died.

Hamamelidaceae – witch-hazel family
Liquidambar styraciflua - sweetgum (64)
 Origin-unknown
site.
west of office.
 40.84348-96.56692

Ulmaceae – elm family
Celtis occidentalis - hackberry (203)
 Origin-unknown
 Progeny of trees in the
1940 farmstead windbreak
north of the old farm
house.
 These trees are similar to
those of east central KS.
origin.
 They are rapid growing, of
good form, and very
fruitful.
 Several of these grow in
the farmstead area.

Ulmus americana – American elm (309)
 Origin-unknown
 Progeny of two trees
growing at Prairie
Pines in the 1960’s
are growing in the
farmstead area in
2009.
 This tree grows in field
D S.E of the barn.

Ulmus japonica v. mandshurica Japanese elm (36)

 Origin-unknown
 Lincoln Oakes Nrsy.
1990.
site.
 40.84465-96.56489

Ulmus parvifolia - Chinese elm (40)
 Origin-unknown
 Maxwell Arboretum
seedling.
 Suffers significant
winter injury.
 40.84464-96.56504

Ulmus pumila – Siberian elm (310)
 Origin- unknown
 The northern two rows
of the farmstead
windbreak were
planted in the 1940’s.
 Wilding progeny are
present throughout
Prairie Pines.

Ulmus thomasi rock elm (306)
 Origin-Ponca State
Park by Warren
Dunkle
010169.
 Injury to the top
occurred in 2008.
 It grows in field D
north of the A-frame.

Zelkova serrata Japanese zelkova (110)
 Origin-unknown
 Obtained from NSA.
 This tree is in row 39.
of arboretum.
 40.84469-96.56492

Moraceae – mulberry family
Maclura pomifera osage-orange (32)
 Origin-unknown
 A gift of seedlings from an
Omaha yard.
 Served as living fences for
the pioneers, later used as
fence posts with the
advent of barbed wire.
Hot-burning firewood.
 See hedgerow along
Adams St.
 40.84475-96.56505
 40.84201-96.56538

Moraceae – mulberry family
Morus alba white mulberry (157)
 Origin-unknown
 Many trees can be
found in the area.
 40.84301-96.56506

Juglandaceae – walnut family
Carya cordiformis bitternut hickory (123)
 Origin-Nebraska
 A gift from Nancy
Scott (1989).
 Located S.W. of office,
south of the old
volleyball court.
 40.84278-96.56715

Carya illinoensis pecan (284)
 Origin-unknown
 Seed obtained from Saha
farm north of Ceresco,
Nebr.
 The nuts mature so late,
that they often suffer from
freezes.
 The small tree pictured
grows from a nut collected
in Texas, and grows in field
D N.W of the A-frame.
 40.84417-96.56597
 40.84314-96.56557

Carya laciniosa shellbark hickory (129)
 Origin-Missouri
west of office about
150ft.40.
 40.84339-96.56701

Carya ovata shagbark hickory (130)
 Origin-unknown
 6 trees in windbreak row
southeast of office.
 40.84279-96.56653
 One tree in row 43
arboretum and another
near 112th north of
driveway.
 40.84381-96.56728
 Bottom land
 40.84742-96.56443
 40.84739-96.56432

Juglans ailantifolia var. cordiformis heartnut (197)

 Origin-unknown
 Six trees planted in
the orchard area east
of the office, two have
died of unknown
causes.
 40.84355-96.56557

Juglans cinerea butternut (199)
 Origin-unknown
 It’s not fruitful in this
location.
 This tree grows in the
valley northeast of
office.
 40.84716-96.56443

Juglans nigra black walnut (200)
 Origin-unknown
 Seed collected from
Topeka, KS. Park.
 Well adapted and bears
fruit annually, but fruit
often does not ripen before
freezing weather.
southeast of office.
 40.84312-96.56630
 A tree of the same origin
grows well, but seldom
produces fruit.
 It is west of office about
200ft.

Juglans nigra ‘Thomas’ black walnut (262)
 Origin-unknown
 Grafted tree, a gift
from Hans Burchardt
1959.
area, very fruitful.
 Grows north of barn in
the old orchard area.
 40.84453-96.56657

 Origin-unknown
 Well adapted to sites.
 The location below
refers to trees east of
windbreak around the
office complex.
 40.84290-96.56551
 Many black walnut
grow in plantations
throughout Prairie
Pines.

 Origin-unknown
 A selection by Archie
Sparks.
 Two trees grow at the
confluence of the two
main drainages on
Prairie Pines.
 40.84689-96.56527

Fagaceae – beech family
Castanea dentata American chestnut (2)
 Origin-unknown
Arbor Lodge.
 Original tree dead.
 Several seedlings
living, one west of
house is healthy.
 40.84423-96.56554
 40.84108-96.56533
 40.84454-96.56501

Castanea mollissima Chinese chestnut (170,303)

 Origin-unknown
 Two trees grow on the
edge of the orchard
east of the office.
 40.84322-96.56567
 One young tree grows
in the front yard of
the old farm house.
 40.84440-96.56713

red oak group
Quercus acutissima sawtooth oak (8)
 Origin-unknown
 ‘Gobbler’ cultivator
 Several specimens
well adapted to Prairie
Pines sites.
 40.84418-96.5655
 40.84454-96.56501

red oak group
Quercus coccinea scarlet oak (22)
 Origin-unknown
 Leaf color depends upon
latitude of seed origin to
latitude of growing site,
often mistaken for black
oak, Q. velutina.
 At Prairie Pines leaf color
change occurred on 10-18-
92 dormancy breaks mid
May.
 40.84465-96.56521

red oak group
Quercus imbricaria shingle oak (108)
 Origin-unknown
 Brilliant red in early
Oct.
 It is located in row 40
of the arboretum.

red oak group
Quercus palustris pin oak (183)
 Origin-unknown
 Well adapted to area,
with no signs of
chlorosis.
 One tree grows north
of the driveway west
of the quonset.
 A row of 8 trees grow
east of the A- frame.

red oak group
Quercus phellos x palustris Rich’s oak (137)
 Origin-unknown
 A gift from Rich Lodes.
 The tree in the photo
grows north of the A
frame.
 4 fast-growing healthy
trees, variable leaf shapes
and coloration grow in row
45 in the arboretum area.
 The leaves in the lower left
are from two trees in row
45.

red oak group
Quercus rubra northern red oak (12)
 Origin –native,
collected from
Fontanelle Forest by
Bagley in 1998.
 Many limbs broken
in snowstorm 10-26-97.
 40.84439-96.56541

red oak group
Quercus rubra northern red oak (79)
 Origin-unknown
site.
 40.84437-96.56458

Fagaceae – breech family
red oak group
Quercus velutina black oak (38)
 Origin-unknown
 A gift from Richard
Sutton.
site.
 40.84454-96.56501

white oak group
Quercus alba white oak (6)
 Origin-unknown
 Well adapted to the
site.
 40.84441-96.56526

white oak group
Quercus alba white oak (26)
 Origin-Decatur
County, Iowa collected
by Bagley
 Southeast of office
on terrace.
 40.84312-96.36660

white oak group
Quercus bicolor swamp white oak (10)
 Origin-unknown
 Seeds collected from
Woods Park in Lincoln.
site.
 40.84434-96.56471
 40.84430-96.56544

white oak group
Quercus gambelii Gambel oak (184)
 Origin-Castle Rock,
CO.
 These slow growing
trees are adapted to
sunny dry rocky sites.
 The trees at Prairie
Pines survived for
several years before
being over topped.

white oak group
Quercus lyrata overcup oak (103)
 Origin-unknown
 Seed collected from a
tree on Randolph str.
at about 36th str.
 40.84439-96.56513

white oak group
Quercus macrocarpa bur oak (124)
 Origin-Oklahoma
 Well adapted to site, no
winter injury to date,
(2008).
 40.84336-96.56677
 50ft. S.W of office
 40.84376-96.56622
 50ft. N.E of office
 40.84905-96.56723
 N.W. corner Prairie Pines

white oak group
Quercus xbebbiana hybrid
 Origin-unknown
 This tree grew from an
acorn planted in 1960.
 It produced acorns of
unusually enlarged size at
age 8.
 The acorns resembled
those of a bur oak except
there was no ‘bur’ or fringe
around the cup.
 The leaves don’t show fall
color.
 It grows west of the corn
crib.

white oak group
 Origin-native
 Very well adapted to this
region.
 This tree was planted in
memory of Virginia’s
mother, Clarabelle.
 It grows about half way
between entrance
driveways, north of office.
 40.84392-96.56697

white oak group
 Origin-Nebraska
area.
 Several trees are
scattered throughout
the farm.
 40.84392-96.56697
 40.84377-96.56698
 40.84385-96.56619

white oak group
Quercus muehlenbergii chinkapin oak (109)
 Origin-Kansas forest
south of Manhattan
 The 6 in. seedling was
dug with a penknife
1960.
 The close up photo is
of the tree north of
the driveway, N.W. of
office.
 40.84454-96.56501
 40.84435-96.56536

white oak group
Quercus prinoides dwarf chinkapin oak (254)
 Origin-unknown
 Gift from Richard
Sutton.
 Well adapted to area,
grows northwest of A-
frame.

white oak group
Quercus prinus chestnut oak (14)
 Origin-Southeastern
U.S.
 Original two trees are
southwest of office.
 Seedlings of these
trees are growing in
the arboretum N.E. of
office.
 40.844435-96.56536

white oak group
Quercus robur English oak (61)
 Origin-unknown
 This is the second tree
of this origin that has
suffered severe top
injury.
 One tree is west of
office on the terrace
about 100ft east of
112th str.
 40.84340-96.56718
 40.84451-96.56510

white oak group
 Origin-unknown
 A gift from Michigan State
Univ.
 On a terrace about one
fourth mile east of office.
 Acorns are shorter than
those of the classic
species.
 It’s probably a hybrid.
 Tree in photo has been
named ‘Big Boy’.
 40.84277-96.56255

white oak group
 Origin-unknown
 Progeny of a narrow
crowned tree obtained
from Michigan State
University.
row 42, arboretum,
two trees.
 40.84290-96.56040

white oak group
 Origin-unknown
 Seed collected on UNL
east campus from a
tree dubbed the
‘Russian oak’.
 East end row 42.

Fagaceae – breech family
white oak group
Quercus stellata post oak (122)
 Origin-unknown
 Obtained from NSA in
1990.
 Row 41, arboretum.

Betulaceae – birch family
Betula lenta sweet birch (115)
 Origin-unknown
 A gift from Jon
Morgensen.
 Moderate growth on a
shady site.
 40.84432-96.56495

Carpinus caroliniana American hornbeam (44)

 Origin-unknown
(1982)
site.
 40.84443-96.56498
 40.84441-96.56501

Ostrya virginiana American hophornbeam (23)
 Origin-unknown
 Native to Nebr., scattered
throughout much of the
state.
 Pest resistant, lacks showy
flowers, but displays
distinctive bark, catkins
&fruits at maturity.
 One grows along trail N.E.
of office.
 40.84317-96.56710
 40.84373-96.56591
 40.84330-96.56704

Tiliaceae – American basswood
Tilia americana American basswood (286)

 Origin-unknown
 It grows near the
northeast corner of A-
frame.
 40.84390-96.56567

Tilia cordata littleleaf linden (100)
 Origin-unknown
 One tree is about
100ft. west of office.
 Tree in photo is in
white pine forest.
 40.84396-96.56526
 40.84342-96.56686
 40.84416-96.56554
 40.84501-96.56567

Tilia tomentosa silver linden (53)
 Origin-unknown
 A gift from Ed
Rasmussen.
 Slow growing,
probably because of
dense shading. N.E. of
A-frame.
 40.84345-96.56555

Salicaceae – willow family
Populus deltoides eastern cottonwood (250)
 Origin-unknown
 This tree grew from a seed
that floated over from an
adjourning farmstead in
1970’s.
 This site had been seeded to
switch grass a few years
earlier and was well
established.
 Three cottonwood seedlings
appeared above the grass, is
an unlikely event.
 Normally cottonwood seedling
appear only on bare soil and
most often on wet soil along a
stream bank.

Populus deltoides ‘Ohio Red’ eastern cottonwood
(251)
 Origin-Ohio
 One grows in valley beside
the ‘Platte’.
 One grows east of office.
 Cuttings root only from the
base of the hardwood
cutting.
 40.84535-96.56404
 40.84240-96.56184

Populus xcanadensis ‘Nor’easter’ hybrid poplar (252)

 Origin-N.E. Forest
Exp. Sta.
 Short-lived due to
stem canker disease,
resistant to leaf rust.
 Female clone produces
sterile seed.
 Grows near ‘Platte’.
 40.84535-96.56404

Populus tremuloides quaking aspen (90)
 Origin-Columbus Nebr.
 Discovered by Allen Wilke.
 Short lived, but reproduces
by copious root sprouts.
 Leaves do not exhibit
bright fall color.
 The tree in photo is a
transplanted root sprout.
 40.84328-96.56651
 40.84446-96.56525

Salix amygdaloides peachleaf willow (65)
 Origin-native
 Well adapted to
stream banks.
 The photo is a tree
south of windmill,
one of several trees at
Prairie Pines.
 40.8555-96.56242

Ebenaceae – ebony family
Diospyrus virginiana persimmon (34)
 Origin-unknown
site.
 40.84472-96.56506

Grossulariaceae – currant family
Ribes missouriense Missouri gooseberry (181)

 Origin-native wildings
 All are volunteer
seedlings found in
many locations.
 40.84375-96.56671

Rosaceae – rose family
Subfamily Spiraeoideae
Spiraea xcinerea cinerea spirea (216)
 Origin-unknown
 Propagated NSA.
 Adapted, but was
soon over-topped by
adjacent trees and
severely browsed by
deer.
 Grew about 100ft.
north of A-frame.
 Dead in 2009.
 40.84407-96.56588

Amelanchier arborea shadblow serviceberry (80)
 Origin-unknown
 Well adapted to shady site.
 Due to a confusion in
naming the Amelanchier
species, we are including
A. laevis and A. canadensis
under this name.
 Near original corn crib.
 Usually blooms and bears
fruit.
 40.84391-96.56637
 40.84441-96.56526

Subfamily Maloideae
Aronia melanocarpa black chokeberry (42)
 Origin-unknown
890207.
 Became well
established, suffered
severe deer browsing.
 Eventually died from
shading.

Subfamily Maloideae
Cotoneaster integerrimus European cotoneaster (97)
 Origin-unknown
 Obtained from Lincoln
Oakes(1986).
 It is in field D the 6th
plant east of the west
end of row 40.

Subfamily Maloideae
Cotoneaster lucidus hedge cotoneaster (208)
 Origin-unknown
somewhat short-lived.
 Often confused with C.
acutifolius.
 It grows south of the
garage.
 40.84335-96.56632

Subfamily Maloideae
Crataegus ambigua European singleseed hawthorn (224)

 Origin-unknown
920156.
 Adapted to area.
 It’s located at the east
end of row 41, field D
in the arboretum area.

Subfamily Maloideae
Crataegus crusgalli cockspur hawthorn (94)
 Origin-unknown
 Highly susceptible to
leaf rust.
 40.84436-96.56517
 40.84373-96.56756

Subfamily Maloideae
Malus pumila x baccata crabapple (1)
 Origin-unknown
 Copious red flowers
and red fruits.
 Cultivar ‘Vanguard’
loses leaves mid-
summer to Cedar-
Apple rust.
 Office in front yard,
removed in 2009.
 40.84357-96.56641

Subfamily Maloideae
Malus sp ‘Red Splendor’ crabapple (75)

 Origin-unknown
but subject to cedar-
apple rust.
 Very similar to
‘Vanguard’(1).
 40.84412-96.56550

Subfamily Maloideae
Malus baccata ‘Midwest’ Siberian crabapple (76)

 Origin-unknown
 Propagated by NRCS
Plant Materials Center,
Bismarck N.D.
 Growing in the center
of office parking.
 This specimen blooms
profusely, but never
produces fruit.
 40.84383-96.56617

Subfamily Maloideae
Malus pumila Bonni-Best common apple (155)
 Origin-Wisconsin
 Propagated and
released by the
University of Wis.
area.
 The first apples were
produced in 2008.
 40.84319-96.56557

Subfamily Maloideae
Malus sargentii Sargent crabapple (33)
 Origin-unknown
site.
 It is very fruitful.
 40.84473-96.56509
 40.84437-96.56723

Subfamily Maloideae
Pyrus calleryana callery pear (179)
 Origin-unknown
 Propagated and released
by an experiment station
in South central Canada
(1975).
 One plant grows east of
garage.
 Another is west of office.
 One is at the west end of a
tree row along Adams St.
 40.84352-96.56623
 40.84354-96.56712

Subfamily Maloideae
Pyrus communis common pear (192)
 Origin- unknown
 This cultivar, ‘Maxine’,
has been a consistent
producer of fruit.
 40.84332-96.56567

Subfamily Maloideae
Pyrus ussuriensis Ussurian pear (39)
 Origin-unknown
site.
 40.84441-96.56484

Subfamily Rosoideae
Rosa arkansana var. suffulta Arkansas rose (185)

 Origin-native
 This plant is growing
in the prairie on the
southeast corner of
Prairie Pines.

Subfamily Rosoideae
Rosa eglanteria sweet brier (215)
 Origin- unknown
 Gift from Nancy Scott.
 Adapted, vigorous
growth in early years
but deteriorated with
age.
 Growing near the west
water hydrant in north
garden area.
 40.84425-96.56599

Subfamily Rosoideae
Rosa multiflora multiflora rose (187)
 Origin-unknown
 This plant grows south
of the old windmill.
 It is one of several
wildings.
 40.84420-96.56180

Subfamily Rosoideae
Rosa sp. Rose (186)
 Origin- unknown
area.
 This cultivar ‘Fairy’
grows along the walk
leading from the north
office entrance.
 40.84350-96.56650

Subfamily Rosoideae
Prunus angustifolia chickasaw plum (280)

 Origin-unknown
 Obtained from NSA-
010096.
 It grows in field D N.W
of the A frame since
2002.
 40.84412-96.56593

Subfamily Prunoideae
Prunus americana American plum (194)
 Origin-native
 One native plant
grows near the mail
box.

Prunus americana American plum (235)
 Origin-selected and
propagated by SD State
Univ., selection # 288
 Well adapted to the site,
crowding by adjacent
trees, has reduced vigor.
 Fruits are large.
 No root sucker growth.
 It grows east edge of
orchard located east of
office.

Prunus hortulana hortulan plum (136)
 Origin-unknown
 Seedling parent grows
at Horning State
Farm.
 Colorful fruits ripen in
Sept.
 Tree in photo is too
shaded to be fruitful.
 Near west end of row
42, arboretum area.
 40.84454-96.56501

Prunus maackii Amur chokecherry (89)
 Origin-unknown
 Propagated by
NSA(1987).
 At age 10 was
flattened by a late
Oct. snow.
 The photo shows 10
yr. old sprout growth.
 84449-96.56525

Prunus serotina black cherry (113)
 Origin-unknown
 This seedling was
obtained from the
Musser Nrsy.
 This tree is near the
water well west of the
office.
 40.84325-96.56703
 40.84440-96.56490

Prunus serotina var. salicifolia Capulin cherry (37)
 Origin-a hybrid resulting
from a cross of Capulin
cherry with our native
black cherry, created by
Dr. Meader, Univ. of NH
 Well adapted to this site.
 Prolific fruiting has resulted
in many trees.
 Tree in photo is S.E. of
office.
 See #113 for the native
species.
 40.84382-96.56677
 40.84327-96.56625
 40.84514-96.56579

Prunus serotina black cherry (57)
 Origin-unknown
site.
 The tree in photo is
east of the A-frame.
 40.84441-96.56514
 40.84380-96.56577

Prunus virginiana common chokecherry (195)
 Origin-native
sometimes short-lived
due to disease.
 ‘Shubert’ was short-
lived at Prairie Pines.
 Native wildings are
thriving near the
metal corn crib and on
the north edge of
Virginia’s garden.
 40.84554-96.56602

Caesalpiniaceae – caesalpinia family
Cercis canadensis eastern redbud (112)
 Origin-unknown
 Seed at the Maxwell
Arboretum, UNL.
 Several trees of this origin
are growing at Prairie
Pines.
 Trees of another unknown
source suffered severe
winter injury, the few
remaining are in very poor
condition.
 40.84457-96.56702

Gleditsia triacanthos honeylocust (91)
 Origin-unknown
 Seed collected at the
Bagley Hills, Colorado
ranch from trees
planted in the early
1900’s.
 These trees were
growing on a sandy
hill among native
prairie plants.
 40.84437-96.56529

 Origin-Georgia
 This tree is grown from the
‘Calhoun’ cultivar growing
at Horning State Farm.
 Well adapted to site, row
40 arboretum.
 It is noted for its thick
fleshy pods, high in sugar.
 40.84269-96.56613
 A 1995 planting of two
rows of ‘Calhoun’ seedlings
is located at:
 40.84742-96.56359

 Origin-unknown
site.
 It grows at the
northwest corner of A-
frame.
 40.84400-96.56590

Gymnocladus dioicus Kentucky coffee tree (69)

 Origin-unknown
east campus UNL.
site.
 Tree in photo near
S.W. corner of office.
 40.84342-96.56665
 40.84444-96.56507
 40.84496-96.56554
 40.84537-96.56574

Fabaceae – pea family
Cladrastis kentukea yellowood (119)
 Origin-unknown
 The tree in the upper
photo is in row 39 of
the arboretum.
 The lower tree is S.E.
of office about 50ft
east of clothesline
among taller trees in a
windbreak.
 40.84325-96.56596
 40.84444-96.56482

Fabaceae – pea family
Robinia pseudoacacia black locust (191)
 Origin-unknown
 Many trees have
proliferated from the
original trees planted
west of the native
prairie.
 40.84264-96.56058

Elaeagnaceae – oleaster family
Eleagnus angustifolia Russianolive (281)
 Origin-unknown
 Native to Central Asia
and Southern Europe.
 Short-lived in eastern
Nebr. due to disease.
 The original tree is
dead, this is a wilding.

Elaeagnus umbellata autumnolive (28)
 Origin-unknown
 Seed collected at
Horning State Farm.
 Scattered wildings.
 Nitrogen-fixing
capability.
 Flowers attract bees,
birds eat red tasty
fruits scattering seeds
far and wide.

Hippophae rhamnoides seabuckthorn (96)
 Origin-unknown
 Obtained from
Lincoln-Oakes(1986).
 Appeared to be
adapted, but was
dead at about age
15yrs.

Nyssaceae – tupelo family
Nyssa sylvatica black tupelo (211)
 Origin-unknown
 Leaves become a
brilliant red in early
Oct.
 Located about 200ft.
north of A-frame.
 40.84426-96.56559

Cornaceae – dogwood family
Cornus alternifolia pagoda dogwood (48, 256)

 Origin-unknown
(1992)
site.
 40.84417-96.56635
 Another specimen is
established S.E. of
the barn.
 40.84417-96.96635

Cornus alba tatarian dogwood (291)
 Origin-unknown
 Has adapted to site.
 Major problem is
browsing by deer.
 Photo is the west end
of dogwood lane.
 40.84445-96.56471

Cornus ammonum silky dogwood (21)
 Origin-unknown
 Native of S.E. Nebr.
along stream edges.
 Similar to rough leaf,
C. drummondii.
 40.84456-96.56521

Cornus drummondii roughleaf dogwood (50)

 Origin-Prairie Pines native
 Several specimens are
scattered through out the
farm.
 One clump grows south of
wind break about 100
yards east of barn.

Cornus foemina ssp. Racemosa gray dogwood (292,
63, 102)
 Origin-unknown
 Major problem is browsing
by deer.
 It alternates with C. alba in
a row along dogwood lane.
 40.84389-96.56654
 Location below is in the
vicinity of old farm house.
 40.84399-96.56736

Cornus paucinerva few nerved dogwood (131)

 Origin-unknown
 Gift from the Blair
arboretum.
 Thriving in a sunny
site after several yrs.
struggling in the
shade.
 About 50 ft. south of
Virginia’s garden.
 40.84317-96.56623

Cornus mas Corneliancherry dogwood (19, 49)

 Origin-natives of Persia
 No known pests, fruitful
after 3-4 yrs., never
misses thereafter in spite
of freezes during flowering.
 Specimen on the left is a
gift from the Blair
arboretum.
 The top photo shows the
trees in bloom in late
March.
 40.84361-96.56667
 40.84375-96.56691
 40.84452-96.58526
 40.84312-96.56707
 40.84416-96.56609

Cornus florida flowering dogwood (51)
 Origin-unknown
 One specimen about
50 ft. N.W. of office,
and another N.E. of
A-frame.
 40.84345-96.5668

Cornus kousa Japanese dogwood (87)
 Origin-unknown
 It has produced
flowers one or more
years.
 The tree in photo is
the first # below.
 40.84416-96.56528
 40.84450-96.56519

Celastraceae – bittersweet family
Celastrus scandens American bittersweet (150)

 Origin-Decatur Co., IA.
 Well adapted native.
 Vigorous vines will quickly
engulf adjacent structures
and trees, sometimes
killing the latter.
 One grows near the A-
frame.
 40.84353-96.56676

Euonymus alata winged euonymus (210)
 Origin-unknown
 Well adapted to partial
shade.
 This plant grows north of
the garage.
 It is very fruitful resulting
in many seedlings near the
shrub.
 Leaves on parent plant are
brilliant red in late Oct.,
but seedling leaf coloration
is erratic.
 40.84359-96.56629

Euonymus atropurpurea eastern wahoo (17)

 Origin-unknown
 Colorful leaves and
fruits in fall.
 The close up shows
the flowers.
 Was moved from the
Weese farm adjoining
Prairie Pines.
 40.84445-96.56532

Euonymus bungeana winterberry euonymus (15)

 Origin-unknown
 ‘Pink Lady’
 Specimen under
sycamore thriving but
no fruit, west of office.
 Sycamore in sun on
terrace N.E. of office
in poor health (2008).
 40.84354-96.56873
 40.84438-96.56544

Euonymus europea European burningbush (13)
 Origin-unknown
79061.
 Vigorous and fruitful.
 40.84442-96.56538

Euonymus europaea European burningbush (139)
 Origin-unknown
(1991).
 Well established.
 Two trees embrace
the driveway north of
office.
 One is growing north
of Virginia’s garden.
 40.84359-96.56610
 40.84379-96.56664

Euonymus fortunei wintercreeper (259)
 Origin-unknown
 Well adapted to shady
locations.
 It grows north of
office and attached
garage.

Buxaceae – boxwood family
Buxus microphylla littleleaf boxwood (141)
 Origin-unknown
 Obtained from NSA(1989).
 The lower photographed
plant grows in a sunny
location south of the office
brick patio.
 The higher photo grows in
full shade at the north
office entrance.
 Both are healthy.
 40.84354-96.56644
 40.84338-96.56631

Rhamnaceae – buckthorn family
Ceanothus americanus Jerseytea ceanothus (241)

 Origin-unknown
970061.
 It’s well adapted to
site.
 Grows north of office,
east of sidewalk, in
the rock garden.
 40.84363-96.56651

Vitaceae – grape family
Parthenocissus inserta thicket creeper (271)
 Origin-native
 Several vines grow in
the vicinity of office
and throughout Prairie
Pines.
 40.84340-96.56627

Vitaceae – grape family
Vitus riparia riverbank grape (276)
 Origin-native
 Well adapted to
region.
 It grows in many
locations among the
trees on Prairie Pines.

Sapindaceae – soapberry family
Koelreuteria paniculata goldenraintree (31)
 Origin-unknown
 A wilding from a
Lincoln yard.
 Healthy and thriving
on this site. N. of
office in the yard.
 40.84357-96.56650
 40.84357-96.56498

Hippocastanaceae – horsechestnut family
Aesculus glabra Ohio buckeye (24)
 Origin-unknown
 Seed from UNL east
campus.
 Leaf rust that
alternates with big
blue stem deters
growth of young
seedlings.
 Native of S.E. Nebr.
 40.84464-96.56512

Aesculus hippocastanum horsechestnut (4)

 Origin-unknown
campus.
 Well adapted several
trees in the
arboretum.
 One is located west of
the office.
 40.84345-96.56704
 40.84417-96.56556
 40.84501-96.56584

Aesculus octandra yellow buckeye (46)

 Origin-unknown
campus.
 40.84311-96.56712, near
water well west of office.
 40.84432-96.56499
 40.84440-96.56509
 40.84373-96.56591

Aceraceae – maple family
Acer buergerianum trident maple (222)
 Origin-unknown
910033.
 This tree is located
north of A-frame in
row 17 field D.
 40.84438-96.56578

Aceraceae- maple family
Acer campestre hedge maple (18)
 Origin-unknown
(1982).
 Native of Europe and
North Africa.
 Well adapted to many
Great Plains sites.
 N.E. of office on
terrace ridge.
 40.84447-96.56530

Acer griseum paperbark maple (265)
 Origin-unknown
 It has adapted to site.
 One grows south of
driveway entrance to
the old farm house.
 40.84399-96.56736
 Another grows in field
D, row 12.
 40.84438-96.56579

Acer henryi ivy-leaved maple (243)
 Origin-unknown
(1998).
site.
 A potted 3ft. seedling
in leaf was planted in
late April.
north of A-frame, row
15, field D.
 40.84434-96.56558

Acer negundo boxelder (156)
 Origin-unknown
area.
 Tree in this photo,
was growing about
100ft. south of the
farm house.
 It has since died, but
a few seedlings can be
found in the area.
 40.84399-96.56715

Acer platanoides Norway maple (301)
 Origin-unknown
 Seed collected on east
campus UNL.
 Grows southeast of
the old farm house on
the north side of the
chicken house.
 40.84429-96.56685

Acer saccharinum silver maple (287)
 Origin-unknown
however it may suffer
from dry weather.
 Three trees grow
south of office.
 40.84350-96.56706

Acer saccharum ssp. nigrum black sugar maple (52)
 Origin-unknown
 Seed obtained from
McLean residence in
Wymore, Ne.
 It grows at the west
edge of the parking
north of office.
 40.84358-96.56671

Acer saccharum ssp. saccharum-sugar maple (67)

 Origin-unknown
 Tree with the green leaves
in the photo is at the first
location below, and is of
southern origin.
 The tree with orange-red
leaves is of northern
origin, and exhibits color in
mid Sept.
 40.84476-96.56469
 40.84373-96.56574
 40.84365-96.56663

Acer tataricum ssp. ginnala Amur maple (151)
 Origin-unknown
site.
 This genotype does
not show fall color on
this site.
 Prolific seed
production results in
many wildings.
 40.84328-96.56612

Acer truncatum purpleblow maple (142)
 Origin-unknown
910157.
site north of A-frame.
 40.84432-96.56577

Anacardiaceae – sumac family
Cotinus obovatus American smoketree (143)
 Origin-unknown
910161.
 Very well adapted,
displays beautiful red
leaves in early fall.
 About 200ft. North of
A-frame.
 40.84430-96.56567

Rhus aromatica fragrant sumac (106)
 Origin-unknown
 40.84431-96.56532

Anacardiaceae –sumac family
Rhus copallina flameleaf sumac (77)
 Origin-unknown
 Suffers winter
dieback, colorful fall
foliage.
 See photo 9-25-06
 40.84437-96.56529

Rhus glabra smooth sumac (227)
 Origin-native
 It grows in several
locations along the
road sides at Prairie
Pines.
 40.84229-96.55940

Toxicodendron radicans ssp. Negundo poisonivy (275)

 Origin-native
 Very well adapted to the
region.
 The many plants growing
on Prairie Pines may have
originated from an old vine
growing on the north bank
of Adams St., about
straight south of the
office.
 40.84205-96.56660

Rhus typhina staghorn sumac (178)
 Origin-unknown
 A gift from the Wissink’s
yard.
 It’s adapted to this area.
 The plant at the southwest
corner of Prairie Pines has
died after about 10yrs. but,
root sprouts are appearing.
 40.84225-96.56744

Simaroubaceae – quassia family
Ailanthus altissima tree-of-heaven (258)
 Origin-unknown
 Subject to winter
injury.
 Survives by stump
sprouts and copious
root suckers.
 Grows about 50ft.
North of A-frame.
 40.84413-96.56566

Araliaceae – ginseng family
Hedera helix English ivy (311)
 Origin-unknown
 This plant grows in a
shaded location near
the metal corn crib
among many other
vines and shrubs.

Apocynaceae – dogbane family
Vinca minor periwinkle (288)
 Origin-unknown
 Native to Europe and
western Asia.
 It thrives in shady
areas in several
locations around the
office yard.
 40.84332-96.56618

Verbenaceae – vervain family
Callicarpa japonica Japanese beautyberry (236)

 Origin-unknown
930029.
area.
 Abundant and
beautiful fruits in Oct.
2008.
 Grows in row 15 field
D.

Oleaceae – olive family
Forsythia suspensa weeping forsythia (261,88)
 Origin-unknown
 Very well adapted to area.
 Grows on the north edge
of driveway, east of
attached garage.
 This plant seldom blooms
because Harris sparrows,
roosting in adjacent yews,
feed on the flower buds.
 This photo on the lower
right is ‘Meadowlark’
growing northeast of the
A-frame, which suffers
from deer browse.
 4084432-96.56531

Fraxinus americana white ash (60)
 Origin-unknown
site.
 40.84446-96.56515

Fraxinus bungeana (248)
 Origin-unknown
 Obtained from NSA-
960194.
 Apparently adapted to
this site.
 It grows in field E.,
northeast of
the A-frame, row 39.
 40.84451-96.56457

Fraxinus pennsylvanica green ash (16)
 Origin-Region wide
provenance study
 A row of several
provenances borders
112th street north of
the bridge.
 40.84726-96.56719
 Many specimens of
unknown origin grow
throughout Prairie
Pines, many of them
wildings.

Ligustrum vulgare European privet (296)

 Origin-unknown
 It grows near west
office foundation.
 40.64342-96.56665

Syringa pekinensis Pekin lilac (228)
 Origin-unknown
920061.
this site.
 40.84318 96.56707
5.23

Syringa reticulata Japanese tree lilac (30)
 Origin-unknown
 A gift from Ed
Rasmussen(1982).
 40.84448-96.56502

Syringa vulgaris common lilac (158)
 Origin-unknown
area.
 One plant is located
S.E. of the original
chicken house.
 40.84367-96.56609

Syringa xvulgaris French hybrid lilac (270)
 Origin-unknown
 It was adapted to site
but reduced in vigor
by shading.
south of office.
 40.84325-96.56647

Syringa villosa late lilac (41)
 Origin-unknown
(1990).
 Never well
established, died
1993.

Syringa wolfii (229)
 Origin-unknown
920060.
 Did not survive
transplanting.

Bignoniaceae – bignonia family
Campsis radicans trumpet-vine (149)
 Origin-unknown
 Very well adapted, blooms
profusely nearly all
summer.
 Once established, it soon
will form a thicket by root
sprouts. A vine that can be
trained into a small tree.
 40.84340-96.56612

Catalpa bignoniodes southern catalpa (202)
 Origin-unknown
 Several seedlings have
volunteered in the vicinity.
 The tree in the photo grows
east of the old farm house.
 A row of catalpa grows
northeast of office on a
terrace ridge with oaks and
other hardwoods.
 40.84373-96.56696
 40.84348-96.56348

Catalpa xfargesii Farges Catalpa (266)
 Origin-unknown
020012.
 Fast growing, but
subject to winter
injury.
 It grows near row 12
field D.
 40.84420-96.56618

Rubiaceae – madder family
Cephalanthus occidentalis buttonbush (111)
 Origin-unknown, native in
southeast Nebr.
(1989).
 Dense shade on the plants
in row 39 has reduced
vigor.
 40.84434-96.56498
 Plants growing in the
valley east of office, are
healthy.

Caprifoliaceae – honeysuckle family
Kolkwitzia amabilis beautybush (201)
 Origin-unknown
 Well adapted and
continues to grow and
bloom after being
overtopped by adjacent
trees.
 It grows about 20ft. from
the northwest corner of
office.
 40.84344-96.56669

Lonicera hirsuta (172)
 Origin-unknown
 A gift from Jon
Morgensen’s yard
(1992).
 It grows in row 41 of
the arboretum.

Lonicera korolkowii blueleaf honeysuckle (98)
 Origin-unknown
 Obtained from
NSA(1987).
 Dead possibly due to
shading.

Lonicera maackii Amur honeysuckle (209)
 Origin-unknown
sometimes short-lived.
 Copious fruits are
devoured by birds,
resulting in many wildings.
 The plant in photo is on
the south edge of Virginia’s
garden.
 40.84901-96.56593
 40.84368-96.56674

Lonicera maximowiczii var. sachalinensis Sachalin
honeysuckle (99)
 Origin-unknown
(1987).
 Appeared to be well
adapted but was dead
at 15yrs.

Sambucus canadensis American elder (214)
 Origin-unknown
 Well adapted but
short-lived.
 Growing in several
locations, near the
office.

Symphoricarpus orbiculatus coralberry (71)
 Origin-native
 Several plants
have become
established
naturally
throughout Prairie
Pines.

Viburnum carlesii Koreanspice viburnum (147)
 Origin-unknown
 Noted for its fragrant
flowers in May.
 One plant grows
northwest of office at
the south edge of the
driveway.
 40.84382-96.56669
 40.84372-96.56593
 40.84434-96.56531

Viburnum dentatum arrowwood viburnum (72)
 Origin-unknown
 The first # below is
south of the driveway
to the old farm house.
 40.84416-96.56725
 40.84446-96.56503

Viburnum xjuddii (66)
 Origin-unknown
 Danamere Nrsy.(1986)
Des Moines Ia.
 It is southeast of the tree
house.
 40.84434-96.56531

Viburnum lantana wayfaring tree (73)
 Origin-unknown
 The plant illustrated has
suffered die-back, reason
unknown.
 40.84457-96.56509

Viburnum lentago nannyberry (5)
 Origin-unknown
shaded site.
 40.84441-96.56526

Viburnum prunifolium blackhaw viburnum (92)
 Origin-unknown
 Several plants grow
on Prairie Pines.
 40.84416-96.56635
 40.84285-96.56235

Viburnum trilobum American cranberrybush (35, 3)

 Origin-unknown
site.
 Reseeds prolifically
with the assistance of
birds.
 One specimen
adjacent to N.E.
corner of office.
 40.84354-96.56627
 40.84321-96.56701
 40.84476-96.56504
 40.84416-96.56553

Weigala roseum weigala (9)
 Origin-unknown
(1982).
 Dead overtopped by
faster growing trees.

Smilaceae – catbrier family
Smilax hispida bristly greenbrier (274)
 Origin-native
area.
 It grows among many
of the trees on Prairie
Pines.

Virginia’s Forest – Prairie Pines

This planting was
requested by Virginia as
a place where she could
relax. It is southeast of
the office complex.

40.84311-96.56569

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