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Prairie Pines Arboretum 2009
1. Prairie Pines
Text by Walter Bagley
Design by Taya Heinrich
Locations by David Graham
2. 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.
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3. 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.
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Trees planted in 1980 are
growing in field D, row 14.
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4. Pinaceae – pine family
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.
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5. Pinaceae – pine family
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.
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6. Pinaceae – pine family
Picea abies - Norway spruce (168)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to site.
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.
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7. Pinaceae – pine family
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.
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8. Pinaceae – pine family
Picea pungens - blue spruce (169)
Origin-unknown
A gift from Hans Burchardt
yard (graft)
Well adapted to site.
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.
9. Pinaceae – pine family
Pinus banksiana - jack pine (163)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to area
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10. Pinaceae – pine family
Pinus bungeana - lacebark pine (70)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to this
site.
Very susceptible to
deer browsing and
rubbing.
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11. Pinaceae – pine family
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.
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12. Pinaceae – pine family
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.
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13. Pinaceae – pine family
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.
14. Pinaceae – pine family
Pinus ponderosa - ponderosa pine (161)
Origin-Northern Nebr.
Well adapted to site.
A row of 13 trees
grows north of A-
frame.
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15. Pinaceae – pine family
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.
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16. Pinaceae – pine family
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.
17. Pinaceae – pine family
Pinus sylvestris - Scotch pine (159)
Origin-unknown
Trees are dying from
pests.
18. Pinaceae – pine family
Pseudotsuga menziesii - Douglas fir (196)
Origin-Rocky
Mountains
Trees planted in 1960
are living.
One grows northeast
of the office.
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19. Cupressaceae – cypress family
Juniperus chinensis - Chinese juniper (174)
Origin-Cultivar ‘Hetzii’
Well adapted to site.
They grow along the
driveway and near the
west office foundation.
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20. Cupressaceae – cypress family
Juniperus chinensis - Chinese juniper (297)
Origin- ‘Pfitzeriana’
Well adapted to site.
‘Pfitzeriana’ is a low
spreading juniper.
There are three
growing in the yard
around the old farm
house.
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21. Cupressaceae – cypress family
Juniperus communis - common juniper (177)
Origin-unknown
Obtained from NSA
910182.
Adapted to sunny
sites.
It grows on the road
ditch bank at the
southwest corner of
Prairie Pines.
22. Cupressaceae – cypress family
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.
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23. Cupressaceae – cypress family
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.
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24. Cupressaceae – cypress family
Juniperus virginiana - eastern redcedar (173)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to area.
A component of
several windbreaks.
Many wildings are
present throughout
Prairie Pines.
25. Cupressaceae – cypress family
Platycladus orientalis - Oriental arborvitae (152)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to site.
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.
26. 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.
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27. Taxaceae – yew family
Taxus xmedia ‘Wardii’ - Anglo Japanese Yew (272)
Origin-hybrid
Well adapted to site.
Withstands shading.
It grows northeast of
office, adjacent to a
concolor fir.
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28. Magnoliaceae – magnolia family
Liriodendron tulipifera - tuliptree, yellow-poplar (81)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to site.
The first number
below identifies a tree
50ft. west of office.
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29. Magnoliaceae – magnolia family
Magnolia kobus - Kobus magnolia (20)
Origin-Ed Rasmussen
Hardy and adaptable
seldom blooms before 15
yrs.
Subject to sun scald.
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30. Annonaceae – custard apple family
Asimina trilobum - pawpaw (11)
Origin-unknown
Obtained from NSA
1982.
Very shady location
near concolor fir.
Excessive deer
browsing.
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31. 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.
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32. Ranunculaceae – buttercup family
Clematis heracleifolia var. davidiana - David’s fragrant
tube-flower clematis (218)
Origin-unknown
Obtained from NSA
910147.
Well adapted, but
short-lived.
Several wildings grow
near the north parking
area.
Plants also grow south
of Virginia’s garden.
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33. Ranunculaceae – buttercup family
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.
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34. Ranunculaceae – buttercup family
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.
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35. Berberidaceae – barberry family
Berberis thunbergii - Japanese barberry (138)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted, serving
as a foundation plant
at the old farm house.
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36. 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.
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37. Plantanaceae – sycamore or planetree family
Platanus occidentalis - American sycamore (55)
Origin-unknown
Seedling from provenance
#14-1-2 in the Mead
plantation.
Well adapted to site,
Anthracnose-resistant.
Located near major
drainage about 100 ft.
north of Adams St.
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38. Plantanaceae – sycamore or planetree family
Platanus occidentalis American sycamore (58)
Origin-Seedling from UNL
east campus (1959)
Well adapted to site.
Mildly susceptible to
Anthracnose.
Two trees south of
driveway at old farm
house.
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39. Hamaelidaceae – witch-hazel family
Hamamelis vernalis vernal witch-hazel (225)
Origin-unknown
Obtained from NSA
910153.
Did not survive for a
reason unknown.
40. Hamamelidaceae – witch-hazel family
Hamamelis virginiana (239)
Origin-unknown
Obtained from NSA
940220.
It survived in a sunny
location for a few
years, but eventually
died.
41. Hamamelidaceae – witch-hazel family
Liquidambar styraciflua - sweetgum (64)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to this
site.
It grows about 200ft.
west of office.
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42. 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.
43. Ulmaceae – elm family
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.
44. Ulmaceae – elm family
Ulmus japonica v. mandshurica Japanese elm (36)
Origin-unknown
Lincoln Oakes Nrsy.
1990.
Well adapted to this
site.
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45. Ulmaceae – elm family
Ulmus parvifolia - Chinese elm (40)
Origin-unknown
Maxwell Arboretum
seedling.
Suffers significant
winter injury.
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46. Ulmaceae – elm family
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.
47. Ulmaceae – elm family
Ulmus thomasi rock elm (306)
Origin-Ponca State
Park by Warren
Dunkle
Obtained from NSA
010169.
Injury to the top
occurred in 2008.
It grows in field D
north of the A-frame.
48. Ulmaceae – elm family
Zelkova serrata Japanese zelkova (110)
Origin-unknown
Obtained from NSA.
Well adapted to site.
This tree is in row 39.
of arboretum.
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49. 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.
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50. Moraceae – mulberry family
Morus alba white mulberry (157)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to site.
Many trees can be
found in the area.
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51. Juglandaceae – walnut family
Carya cordiformis bitternut hickory (123)
Origin-Nebraska
A gift from Nancy
Scott (1989).
Well adapted to site.
Located S.W. of office,
south of the old
volleyball court.
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52. Juglandaceae – walnut family
Carya illinoensis pecan (284)
Origin-unknown
Seed obtained from Saha
farm north of Ceresco,
Nebr.
Well adapted to site.
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.
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53. Juglandaceae – walnut family
Carya laciniosa shellbark hickory (129)
Origin-Missouri
Well adapted to site,
west of office about
150ft.40.
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54. Juglandaceae – walnut family
Carya ovata shagbark hickory (130)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to site.
6 trees in windbreak row
southeast of office.
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One tree in row 43
arboretum and another
near 112th north of
driveway.
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Bottom land
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55. Juglandaceae – walnut family
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.
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56. Juglandaceae – walnut family
Juglans cinerea butternut (199)
Origin-unknown
It’s not fruitful in this
location.
This tree grows in the
valley northeast of
office.
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57. Juglandaceae – walnut family
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.
It grows about 200ft.
southeast of office.
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A tree of the same origin
grows well, but seldom
produces fruit.
It is west of office about
200ft.
58. Juglandaceae – walnut family
Juglans nigra ‘Thomas’ black walnut (262)
Origin-unknown
Grafted tree, a gift
from Hans Burchardt
1959.
Very well adapted to
area, very fruitful.
Grows north of barn in
the old orchard area.
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59. Juglandaceae – walnut family
Juglans nigra black walnut (295)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to sites.
The location below
refers to trees east of
windbreak around the
office complex.
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Many black walnut
grow in plantations
throughout Prairie
Pines.
60. Juglandaceae – walnut family
Juglans nigra black walnut (299)
Origin-unknown
A selection by Archie
Sparks.
Well adapted to area.
Two trees grow at the
confluence of the two
main drainages on
Prairie Pines.
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61. Fagaceae – beech family
Castanea dentata American chestnut (2)
Origin-unknown
Seed collected from
Arbor Lodge.
Original tree dead.
Several seedlings
living, one west of
house is healthy.
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62. Fagaceae – beech family
Castanea mollissima Chinese chestnut (170,303)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to area.
Two trees grow on the
edge of the orchard
east of the office.
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One young tree grows
in the front yard of
the old farm house.
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63. Fagaceae – beech family
red oak group
Quercus acutissima sawtooth oak (8)
Origin-unknown
‘Gobbler’ cultivator
Several specimens
well adapted to Prairie
Pines sites.
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64. Fagaceae – beech family
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.
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65. Fagaceae – beech family
red oak group
Quercus imbricaria shingle oak (108)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to site.
Brilliant red in early
Oct.
It is located in row 40
of the arboretum.
66. Fagaceae – beech family
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.
67. Fagaceae – beech family
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.
68. Fagaceae – beech family
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.
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69. Fagaceae – beech family
red oak group
Quercus rubra northern red oak (79)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to this
site.
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70. Fagaceae – breech family
red oak group
Quercus velutina black oak (38)
Origin-unknown
A gift from Richard
Sutton.
Well adapted to this
site.
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71. Fagaceae – beech family
white oak group
Quercus alba white oak (6)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to the
site.
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72. Fagaceae – beech family
white oak group
Quercus alba white oak (26)
Origin-Decatur
County, Iowa collected
by Bagley
Southeast of office
on terrace.
Well adapted to site.
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73. Fagaceae – beech family
white oak group
Quercus bicolor swamp white oak (10)
Origin-unknown
Seeds collected from
Woods Park in Lincoln.
Well adapted to the
site.
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74. Fagaceae – beech family
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.
75. Fagaceae – beech family
white oak group
Quercus lyrata overcup oak (103)
Origin-unknown
Seed collected from a
tree on Randolph str.
at about 36th str.
Well adapted to site.
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76. Fagaceae – beech family
white oak group
Quercus macrocarpa bur oak (124)
Origin-Oklahoma
Well adapted to site, no
winter injury to date,
(2008).
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50ft. S.W of office
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50ft. N.E of office
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N.W. corner Prairie Pines
77. Fagaceae – beech family
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.
78. Fagaceae – beech family
white oak group
Quercus macrocarpa bur oak (278)
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.
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79. Fagaceae – beech family
white oak group
Quercus macrocarpa bur oak (255)
Origin-Nebraska
Very well adapted to
area.
Several trees are
scattered throughout
the farm.
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80. Fagaceae – beech family
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.
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81. Fagaceae – beech family
white oak group
Quercus prinoides dwarf chinkapin oak (254)
Origin-unknown
Gift from Richard
Sutton.
Well adapted to area,
grows northwest of A-
frame.
82. Fagaceae – beech family
white oak group
Quercus prinus chestnut oak (14)
Origin-Southeastern
U.S.
Well adapted to site.
Original two trees are
southwest of office.
Seedlings of these
trees are growing in
the arboretum N.E. of
office.
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83. Fagaceae – beech family
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.
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84. Fagaceae – beech family
white oak group
Quercus robur English oak (114)
Origin-unknown
A gift from Michigan State
Univ.
Well adapted to site.
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’.
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85. Fagaceae – beech family
white oak group
Quercus robur English oak (126)
Origin-unknown
Progeny of a narrow
crowned tree obtained
from Michigan State
University.
Well adapted to site,
row 42, arboretum,
two trees.
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86. Fagaceae – beech family
white oak group
Quercus robur English oak (127)
Origin-unknown
Seed collected on UNL
east campus from a
tree dubbed the
‘Russian oak’.
Well adapted to site.
East end row 42.
87. Fagaceae – breech family
white oak group
Quercus stellata post oak (122)
Origin-unknown
Obtained from NSA in
1990.
Well adapted to site.
Row 41, arboretum.
88. Betulaceae – birch family
Betula lenta sweet birch (115)
Origin-unknown
A gift from Jon
Morgensen.
Moderate growth on a
shady site.
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89. Betulaceae – birch family
Carpinus caroliniana American hornbeam (44)
Origin-unknown
(1982)
Well adapted to this
site.
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90. Betulaceae – birch family
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.
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91. Tiliaceae – American basswood
Tilia americana American basswood (286)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to site.
It grows near the
northeast corner of A-
frame.
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92. Tiliaceae – American basswood
Tilia cordata littleleaf linden (100)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to sites.
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
93. Tiliaceae – American basswood
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
94. 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.
95. Salicaceae – willow family
Populus deltoides ‘Ohio Red’ eastern cottonwood
(251)
Origin-Ohio
Well adapted to site.
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
96. Salicaceae – willow family
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
97. Salicaceae – willow family
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
98. Salicaceae – willow family
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
99. Ebenaceae – ebony family
Diospyrus virginiana persimmon (34)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to this
site.
40.84472-96.56506
100. Grossulariaceae – currant family
Ribes missouriense Missouri gooseberry (181)
Origin-native wildings
Well adapted to sites.
All are volunteer
seedlings found in
many locations.
40.84375-96.56671
101. 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
102. Rosaceae – rose family
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
103. Rosaceae – rose family
Subfamily Maloideae
Aronia melanocarpa black chokeberry (42)
Origin-unknown
Obtained from NSA
890207.
Became well
established, suffered
severe deer browsing.
Eventually died from
shading.
104. Rosaceae – rose family
Subfamily Maloideae
Cotoneaster integerrimus European cotoneaster (97)
Origin-unknown
Obtained from Lincoln
Oakes(1986).
Well adapted to site.
It is in field D the 6th
plant east of the west
end of row 40.
105. Rosaceae – rose family
Subfamily Maloideae
Cotoneaster lucidus hedge cotoneaster (208)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted, but
somewhat short-lived.
Often confused with C.
acutifolius.
It grows south of the
garage.
40.84335-96.56632
106. Rosaceae – rose family
Subfamily Maloideae
Crataegus ambigua European singleseed hawthorn (224)
Origin-unknown
Obtained from NSA
920156.
Adapted to area.
It’s located at the east
end of row 41, field D
in the arboretum area.
107. Rosaceae – rose family
Subfamily Maloideae
Crataegus crusgalli cockspur hawthorn (94)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to site.
Highly susceptible to
leaf rust.
40.84436-96.56517
40.84373-96.56756
108. Rosaceae – rose family
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
109. Rosaceae – rose family
Subfamily Maloideae
Malus sp ‘Red Splendor’ crabapple (75)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to site,
but subject to cedar-
apple rust.
Very similar to
‘Vanguard’(1).
40.84412-96.56550
110. Rosaceae – rose family
Subfamily Maloideae
Malus baccata ‘Midwest’ Siberian crabapple (76)
Origin-unknown
Propagated by NRCS
Plant Materials Center,
Bismarck N.D.
Well adapted to site.
Growing in the center
of office parking.
This specimen blooms
profusely, but never
produces fruit.
40.84383-96.56617
111. Rosaceae – rose family
Subfamily Maloideae
Malus pumila Bonni-Best common apple (155)
Origin-Wisconsin
Propagated and
released by the
University of Wis.
Well adapted to this
area.
The first apples were
produced in 2008.
40.84319-96.56557
112. Rosaceae – rose family
Subfamily Maloideae
Malus sargentii Sargent crabapple (33)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to this
site.
It is very fruitful.
40.84473-96.56509
40.84437-96.56723
113. Rosaceae – rose family
Subfamily Maloideae
Pyrus calleryana callery pear (179)
Origin-unknown
Propagated and released
by an experiment station
in South central Canada
(1975).
Well adapted to site.
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
114. Rosaceae – rose family
Subfamily Maloideae
Pyrus communis common pear (192)
Origin- unknown
Well adapted to site.
This cultivar, ‘Maxine’,
has been a consistent
producer of fruit.
40.84332-96.56567
115. Rosaceae – rose family
Subfamily Maloideae
Pyrus ussuriensis Ussurian pear (39)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to this
site.
40.84441-96.56484
116. Rosaceae – rose family
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.
117. Rosaceae – rose family
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
118. Rosaceae – rose family
Subfamily Rosoideae
Rosa multiflora multiflora rose (187)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to site.
This plant grows south
of the old windmill.
It is one of several
wildings.
40.84420-96.56180
119. Rosaceae – rose family
Subfamily Rosoideae
Rosa sp. Rose (186)
Origin- unknown
Very well adapted to
area.
This cultivar ‘Fairy’
grows along the walk
leading from the north
office entrance.
40.84350-96.56650
120. Rosaceae – rose family
Subfamily Rosoideae
Prunus angustifolia chickasaw plum (280)
Origin-unknown
Obtained from NSA-
010096.
Well adapted to site.
It grows in field D N.W
of the A frame since
2002.
40.84412-96.56593
121. Rosaceae – rose family
Subfamily Prunoideae
Prunus americana American plum (194)
Origin-native
One native plant
grows near the mail
box.
122. Rosaceae – rose family
Subfamily Prunoideae
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.
123. Rosaceae – rose family
Subfamily Prunoideae
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
124. Rosaceae – rose family
Subfamily Prunoideae
Prunus maackii Amur chokecherry (89)
Origin-unknown
Propagated by
NSA(1987).
Well adapted to site.
At age 10 was
flattened by a late
Oct. snow.
The photo shows 10
yr. old sprout growth.
84449-96.56525
125. Rosaceae – rose family
Subfamily Prunoideae
Prunus serotina black cherry (113)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to site.
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
126. Rosaceae – rose family
Subfamily Prunoideae
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
127. Rosaceae – rose family
Subfamily Prunoideae
Prunus serotina black cherry (57)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to the
site.
The tree in photo is
east of the A-frame.
40.84441-96.56514
40.84380-96.56577
128. Rosaceae – rose family
Subfamily Prunoideae
Prunus virginiana common chokecherry (195)
Origin-native
Well adapted, but
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
129. Caesalpiniaceae – caesalpinia family
Cercis canadensis eastern redbud (112)
Origin-unknown
Seed at the Maxwell
Arboretum, UNL.
Well adapted to site.
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
130. Caesalpiniaceae – caesalpinia family
Gleditsia triacanthos honeylocust (91)
Origin-unknown
Seed collected at the
Bagley Hills, Colorado
ranch from trees
planted in the early
1900’s.
Well adapted to site.
These trees were
growing on a sandy
hill among native
prairie plants.
40.84437-96.56529
131. Caesalpiniaceae – caesalpinia family
Gleditsia triacanthos honeylocust (121)
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
132. Caesalpiniaceae – caesalpinia family
Gleditsia triacanthos honeylocust (257)
Origin-unknown
Very well adapted to
site.
It grows at the
northwest corner of A-
frame.
40.84400-96.56590
133. Caesalpiniaceae – caesalpinia family
Gymnocladus dioicus Kentucky coffee tree (69)
Origin-unknown
Seed collected from
east campus UNL.
Well adapted to this
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
134. Fabaceae – pea family
Cladrastis kentukea yellowood (119)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to site.
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
135. Fabaceae – pea family
Robinia pseudoacacia black locust (191)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to area.
Many trees have
proliferated from the
original trees planted
west of the native
prairie.
40.84264-96.56058
136. 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.
137. Elaeagnaceae – oleaster family
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.
138. Elaeagnaceae – oleaster family
Hippophae rhamnoides seabuckthorn (96)
Origin-unknown
Obtained from
Lincoln-Oakes(1986).
Appeared to be
adapted, but was
dead at about age
15yrs.
139. Nyssaceae – tupelo family
Nyssa sylvatica black tupelo (211)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to site.
Leaves become a
brilliant red in early
Oct.
Located about 200ft.
north of A-frame.
40.84426-96.56559
140. Cornaceae – dogwood family
Cornus alternifolia pagoda dogwood (48, 256)
Origin-unknown
(1992)
Well adapted to this
site.
40.84417-96.56635
Another specimen is
established S.E. of
the barn.
40.84417-96.96635
141. Cornaceae – dogwood family
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
142. Cornaceae – dogwood family
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
143. Cornaceae – dogwood family
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.
144. Cornaceae – dogwood family
Cornus foemina ssp. Racemosa gray dogwood (292,
63, 102)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to site.
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
145. Cornaceae – dogwood family
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
146. Cornaceae – dogwood family
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
147. Cornaceae – dogwood family
Cornus florida flowering dogwood (51)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to site.
One specimen about
50 ft. N.W. of office,
and another N.E. of
A-frame.
40.84345-96.5668
148. Cornaceae – dogwood family
Cornus kousa Japanese dogwood (87)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to site.
It has produced
flowers one or more
years.
The tree in photo is
the first # below.
40.84416-96.56528
40.84450-96.56519
149. 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
150. Celastraceae – bittersweet family
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
151. Celastraceae – bittersweet family
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
152. Celastraceae – bittersweet family
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
153. Celastraceae – bittersweet family
Euonymus europea European burningbush (13)
Origin-unknown
Obtained from NSA
79061.
Vigorous and fruitful.
40.84442-96.56538
154. Celastraceae – bittersweet family
Euonymus europaea European burningbush (139)
Origin-unknown
Obtained from NSA
(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
155. Celastraceae – bittersweet family
Euonymus fortunei wintercreeper (259)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to shady
locations.
It grows north of
office and attached
garage.
156. 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
157. Rhamnaceae – buckthorn family
Ceanothus americanus Jerseytea ceanothus (241)
Origin-unknown
Obtained from NSA
970061.
It’s well adapted to
site.
Grows north of office,
east of sidewalk, in
the rock garden.
40.84363-96.56651
158. Vitaceae – grape family
Parthenocissus inserta thicket creeper (271)
Origin-native
Well adapted to area.
Several vines grow in
the vicinity of office
and throughout Prairie
Pines.
40.84340-96.56627
159. 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.
160. 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
161. 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
162. Hippocastanaceae – horsechestnut family
Aesculus hippocastanum horsechestnut (4)
Origin-unknown
Seed from UNL east
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
163. Hippocastanaceae – horsechestnut family
Aesculus octandra yellow buckeye (46)
Origin-unknown
Seed from UNL east
campus.
Well adapted to site.
40.84311-96.56712, near
water well west of office.
40.84432-96.56499
40.84440-96.56509
40.84373-96.56591
164. Aceraceae – maple family
Acer buergerianum trident maple (222)
Origin-unknown
Obtained from NSA
910033.
Well adapted to area.
This tree is located
north of A-frame in
row 17 field D.
40.84438-96.56578
165. Aceraceae- maple family
Acer campestre hedge maple (18)
Origin-unknown
Obtained from NSA
(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
166. Aceraceae – maple family
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
167. Aceraceae – maple family
Acer henryi ivy-leaved maple (243)
Origin-unknown
Obtained from NSA
(1998).
Well adapted to the
site.
A potted 3ft. seedling
in leaf was planted in
late April.
It grows about 200ft.
north of A-frame, row
15, field D.
40.84434-96.56558
168. Aceraceae – maple family
Acer negundo boxelder (156)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to this
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
169. Aceraceae – maple family
Acer platanoides Norway maple (301)
Origin-unknown
Seed collected on east
campus UNL.
Well adapted to site.
Grows southeast of
the old farm house on
the north side of the
chicken house.
40.84429-96.56685
170. Aceraceae – maple family
Acer saccharinum silver maple (287)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to site,
however it may suffer
from dry weather.
Three trees grow
south of office.
40.84350-96.56706
171. Aceraceae – maple family
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
172. Aceraceae – maple family
Acer saccharum ssp. saccharum-sugar maple (67)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to this site.
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
173. Aceraceae – maple family
Acer tataricum ssp. ginnala Amur maple (151)
Origin-unknown
Very well adapted to
site.
This genotype does
not show fall color on
this site.
Prolific seed
production results in
many wildings.
40.84328-96.56612
174. Aceraceae – maple family
Acer truncatum purpleblow maple (142)
Origin-unknown
Obtained from NSA
910157.
Very well adapted to
site north of A-frame.
40.84432-96.56577
175. Anacardiaceae – sumac family
Cotinus obovatus American smoketree (143)
Origin-unknown
Obtained from NSA
910161.
Very well adapted,
displays beautiful red
leaves in early fall.
About 200ft. North of
A-frame.
40.84430-96.56567
176. Anacardiaceae – sumac family
Rhus aromatica fragrant sumac (106)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to site.
40.84431-96.56532
177. 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
178. Anacardiaceae – sumac family
Rhus glabra smooth sumac (227)
Origin-native
Well adapted to site.
It grows in several
locations along the
road sides at Prairie
Pines.
40.84229-96.55940
179. Anacardiaceae – sumac family
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.
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180. Anacardiaceae – sumac family
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.
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181. 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.
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182. 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.
183. 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.
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184. Verbenaceae – vervain family
Callicarpa japonica Japanese beautyberry (236)
Origin-unknown
Obtained from NSA
930029.
It is well adapted to
area.
Abundant and
beautiful fruits in Oct.
2008.
Grows in row 15 field
D.
185. 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.
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186. Oleaceae – olive family
Fraxinus americana white ash (60)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to this
site.
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187. Oleaceae – olive family
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.
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188. Oleaceae – olive family
Fraxinus pennsylvanica green ash (16)
Origin-Region wide
provenance study
A row of several
provenances borders
112th street north of
the bridge.
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Many specimens of
unknown origin grow
throughout Prairie
Pines, many of them
wildings.
189. Oleaceae – olive family
Ligustrum vulgare European privet (296)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to site.
It grows near west
office foundation.
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190. Oleaceae – olive family
Syringa pekinensis Pekin lilac (228)
Origin-unknown
Obtained from NSA
920061.
It is well adapted to
this site.
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191. Oleaceae – olive family
Syringa reticulata Japanese tree lilac (30)
Origin-unknown
A gift from Ed
Rasmussen(1982).
Well adapted to this site.
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192. Oleaceae – olive family
Syringa vulgaris common lilac (158)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to the
area.
One plant is located
S.E. of the original
chicken house.
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193. Oleaceae – olive family
Syringa xvulgaris French hybrid lilac (270)
Origin-unknown
It was adapted to site
but reduced in vigor
by shading.
It grows about 50ft.
south of office.
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194. Oleaceae – olive family
Syringa villosa late lilac (41)
Origin-unknown
Obtained from NSA
(1990).
Never well
established, died
1993.
195. Oleaceae – olive family
Syringa wolfii (229)
Origin-unknown
Obtained from NSA
920060.
Did not survive
transplanting.
196. 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.
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197. Bignoniaceae – bignonia family
Catalpa bignoniodes southern catalpa (202)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to area.
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.
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198. Bignoniaceae – bignonia family
Catalpa xfargesii Farges Catalpa (266)
Origin-unknown
Obtained from NSA
020012.
Fast growing, but
subject to winter
injury.
It grows near row 12
field D.
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199. Rubiaceae – madder family
Cephalanthus occidentalis buttonbush (111)
Origin-unknown, native in
southeast Nebr.
Obtained from NSA
(1989).
Well adapted to site.
Dense shade on the plants
in row 39 has reduced
vigor.
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Plants growing in the
valley east of office, are
healthy.
200. 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.
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201. Caprifoliaceae – honeysuckle family
Lonicera hirsuta (172)
Origin-unknown
A gift from Jon
Morgensen’s yard
(1992).
It grows in row 41 of
the arboretum.
202. Caprifoliaceae – honeysuckle family
Lonicera korolkowii blueleaf honeysuckle (98)
Origin-unknown
Obtained from
NSA(1987).
Dead possibly due to
shading.
203. Caprifoliaceae – honeysuckle family
Lonicera maackii Amur honeysuckle (209)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to site,
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.
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204. Caprifoliaceae – honeysuckle family
Lonicera maximowiczii var. sachalinensis Sachalin
honeysuckle (99)
Origin-unknown
Obtained from NSA
(1987).
Appeared to be well
adapted but was dead
at 15yrs.
205. Caprifoliaceae – honeysuckle family
Sambucus canadensis American elder (214)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted but
short-lived.
Growing in several
locations, near the
office.
206. Caprifoliaceae – honeysuckle family
Symphoricarpus orbiculatus coralberry (71)
Origin-native
Several plants
have become
established
naturally
throughout Prairie
Pines.
207. Caprifoliaceae – honeysuckle family
Viburnum carlesii Koreanspice viburnum (147)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to site.
Noted for its fragrant
flowers in May.
One plant grows
northwest of office at
the south edge of the
driveway.
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208. Caprifoliaceae – honeysuckle family
Viburnum dentatum arrowwood viburnum (72)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to site.
The first # below is
south of the driveway
to the old farm house.
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209. Caprifoliaceae – honeysuckle family
Viburnum xjuddii (66)
Origin-unknown
Danamere Nrsy.(1986)
Des Moines Ia.
It is southeast of the tree
house.
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210. Caprifoliaceae – honeysuckle family
Viburnum lantana wayfaring tree (73)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to site.
The plant illustrated has
suffered die-back, reason
unknown.
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211. Caprifoliaceae – honeysuckle family
Viburnum lentago nannyberry (5)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to the
shaded site.
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212. Caprifoliaceae – honeysuckle family
Viburnum prunifolium blackhaw viburnum (92)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to site.
Several plants grow
on Prairie Pines.
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213. Caprifoliaceae – honeysuckle family
Viburnum trilobum American cranberrybush (35, 3)
Origin-unknown
Well adapted to this
site.
Reseeds prolifically
with the assistance of
birds.
One specimen
adjacent to N.E.
corner of office.
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214. Caprifoliaceae – honeysuckle family
Weigala roseum weigala (9)
Origin-unknown
Obtained from NSA
(1982).
Dead overtopped by
faster growing trees.
215. Smilaceae – catbrier family
Smilax hispida bristly greenbrier (274)
Origin-native
Well adapted to the
area.
It grows among many
of the trees on Prairie
Pines.
216. 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.
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