| Common Scents Greenhouses & Nursery | 71399 US HWY 83 | (308) 345-1541 | ||||
| Trees | McCook, NE 69001 | |||||
| Latin Name & Variety | Height | Width | Exposure | Flower Color | Bloom Time | Comments |
| (Common Name) | ||||||
| Acer grandiidentatum 'Rocky Mountain Glow' (Big Tooth Maple) | 25' | 15' | m | N/A | N/A | This slow growing relative of the Sugar Maple is native to the Rocky Mountains. Yellow to orange-red fall color. |
| Acer griseum (Paper Bark Maple) | 20-30' | 10-15' | m | N/A | N/A | Slow growing tree with rich red-brown exfoliating bark, especially in winter when accentuated by snow. |
| Acer platanoides 'Royal Red' (Maple) | 35-40' | 25' | m | N/A | N/A | Better color and slower growth rate than 'Crimson King'. Excellent maroon red all season. |
| Acer tataricum 'Hot Wings' (Tatarian Maple) | 20-25' | 18-20' | m | N/A | N/A | The habit is graceful, upright and spreading. The little yellow flowers are followed by bright red samaras. Summer foliage is green, fall foliage is yellow to red. Tolerant of alkalinity and dry conditions. |
| Acer x freemanii (Sienna Glen Maple) | 60' | 40' | m | N/A | N/A | A fast growing, hardy maple with uniform branching and a pyramidal form. Tolerant of alkaline and wet soil conditions. Withstands strong winds. |
| Betula nigra (clump form ) (River Birch) | 40-50' | 30-40' | m | N/A | N/A | River bottom native that also does well on upland soils. Resistant to bronze birch borer, it has nice yellow fall color, and attractive cinnamon-brown exfoliating bark. |
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| Latin Name & Variety | Height | Width | Exposure | Fl. Color | Bloom Time | Comments |
| (Common Name) | ||||||
| Betula papyrifera 'Renaissance Reflection' (Paper Birch) *NEW* | 60' | 25' | m | N/A | N/A | This rapid grower has a distinctive pyramidal habit, brilliant white exfoliating bark, and great yellow fall color. Very heat resistant. |
| Celtis occidentalis (Hackberry) | 50-75' | 50' | m | N/A | N/A | Rapid grower that is adaptable to the extremes of drought and windy conditions. |
| Celtis occidentalis 'Prairie Pride' (Hackberry) | 40-50' | 40-50' | m | N/A | N/A | This species is immune to the mite causing the hackberry witches' broom. |
| Cladrastis kentuckea (Yellowwood) *NEW* | 30-40' | 30-40' | m | Creamy white | Spring | American native with spectacular fragrant pea-like flower panicles. 4" light brown seed pods form in autumn. Bark turns gray with maturity, the heartwood is yellow. Very tolerant of high ph soils. |
| Cornus mas 'Golden Glory' (Corneliancherry Dogwood) | 20-25' | 15' | m | Yellow | Spring | A more upright and free flowering form of the species. The blooms are followed by 5/8", bright red, cherry-like fruit in summer. |
| Corylus a. 'Fusco-rubra' (European Filbert) | 15' | 15' | m | N/A | N/A | A dense, rounded small tree with deep purple foliage. |
| Cotinus obovatus (Smoketree) | 20-30' | 20-30' | m | Yellowish-green | Summer | Small, rounded tree that does well in poor soils and needs very little water. The spent flower clusters turn a smoky pink/purple in summer. Nice fall foliage color. |
| Crataegus laevigata 'Crimson Cloud' (Hawthorn) | 15' | 10-15' | m | Red | Spring | This thornless tree bears large flowers with a star-shaped white area in the center of each bloom. Red fruit persists into winter. |
| Euonymus bungeana 'Prairie Radiance' (Winterberry) | 18-24' | 15-18' | m | N/A | N/A | Produces a large quantity of delicately pink colored capsules beginning in August that later open exposing bright red arils. |
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| Latin Name & Variety | Height | Width | Exposure | Fl. Color | Bloom Time | Comments |
| (Common Name) | ||||||
| Fraxinus americana 'Autumn Purple' (Autumn Purple Ash) | 50-60' | 30-40' | m | N/A | N/A | Excellent street and lawn tree that displays handsome deep purple fall color. |
| Fruit Trees, Almond (Halls Hardy) | 15' | 14-Oct | m | Pink | Spring | Pretty and productive. Harvest loads of crunchy almonds in just 3-5 years. Harvest in late September. |
| Fruit Trees, Semi-dwarf Apple (Fireside) | 12-15' | 14' | m | White | Spring | Self-sterile, pleasant flavor, excellent eating. Resistant to cedar apple rust. |
| Fruit Trees, Semi-dwarf Apple (Golden Delicious) | 12-15' | 14' | m | White | Spring | Large, yellow skinned cultivar and very sweet to the taste. Prone to bruising and shriveling, so it needs careful handling and storage. Favorite for salads, apple sauce, and apple butter. |
| Fruit Trees, Dwarf Apple (Honeycrisp) | 9-12' | 10' | m | White | Spring | Self-sterile, yellow fruit that is crisp, juicy and sweet. Excellent for eating or cooking. |
| Fruit Trees, Semi-dwarf Apple (McIntosh) | 12-15' | 14' | m | White | Spring | Bright red skin apple with a sprightly flavor and a medium storage life. Heavy bearer that is good for eating and baking. |
| Fruit Trees, standard Apricot. (Moorpark) | 10-15' | 10' | m | White | Spring | Large freestone fruit, red blush. Flesh is yellow and has excellent flavor. Sweet and juicy. Good for canning and fresh eating. |
| Fruit Trees, standard Apricot. (Scout) | 10-15' | 10' | m | White | Spring | Very hardy cultivar with bronze gold, blushed with red fruit. Good for canning and jam, fair for eating. |
| Fruit Trees, Sweet Cherry (Black Tartarian) | 15-25' | 15' | m | Pink | Spring | Fruit is large, tender, juicy & very rich. Pollinate with Stella. |
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| Latin Name & Variety | Height | Width | Exposure | Fl. Color | Bloom Time | Comments |
| (Common Name) | ||||||
| Fruit Trees, Sweet Cherry (Lapins) | 12-15' | 12-15' | m | Pink | Spring | Large and juicy cherries, sweet tasting, good for baking & cooking. Self fertile. |
| Fruit Trees, Standard Sour Cherry (Montmorency) | 12-18' | 15' | m | Pink | Spring | Large, tart red fruit for pie or preserves. Firm and juicy fruit. Vigorous & productive. |
| Fruit Trees,Semi-dwarf Sweet Cherry (Stella) | 15-16' | 15' | m | Pink | Spring | Black skin and flesh. Juicy flesh and moderately firm fruit. |
| Fruit Trees, Pear (Bartlett) | 15' | 12' | m | White | Spring | Large size, golden yellow fruit. Buttery, juicy, highly flavored fruit. Excellent for eating fresh and canning. |
| Fruit Trees, Pear (Parker) | 25' | 20' | m | White | Spring | Large, yellow bronze fruit. Fine grained, tender and sweet. Needs a pollinator. |
| Fruit Trees, Pear (Summercrisp) | 25' | 20' | m | White | Spring | Sweet and crisp flavor, store up to 2 months. Self sterile. |
| Fruit Tree, Semi dwarf Peach (Red Haven) | 10-12' | 8-10' | m | Pink | Spring | Medium size free stone fruit, good for freezing and canning. Self fertile. |
| Fruit Trees, Semi dwarf Peach (Reliance) | 10-12' | 8-10' | m | Pink | Spring | Medium sized free stone fruit, soft and juicy. Self fertile. |
| Fruit Trees, Semi dwarf Plum (Italian Prune) *NEW* | 15-20' | 20' | m | White | Spring | Famous for reliability and heavy setting. A large purple freestone plum with yellow-green flesh. It is great for drying and canning. Self-fertile. Fruit ripens in late August. |
| Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold' (Maidenhair Tree) | 50' | 30' | m | N/A | N/A | Male form that has a symmetrical conical form, turning broader with age. A nice yellow fall color. |
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| Latin Name & Variety | Height | Width | Exposure | Fl. Color | Bloom Time | Comments |
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| Ginkgo biloba 'Fairmount' (Maidenhair Tree) | 50' | 15-18' | m | N/A | N/A | Male form that makes a suitable screen or noise buffer. Useful and durable street tree. A nice yellow fall color. |
| Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Sentry' (Maidenhair Tree) | 50-60' | 25-30' | m | N/A | N/A | This pest free, dense, fat columnar tree is a great street tree where there is limited overhead space. The fall color is brilliant yellow. |
| Gleditsia 'Skyline' (Honey Locust) | 50' | 30-35' | m | N/A | N/A | Stately pyramidal form. Thornless and fruitless. |
| Gleditsia 'Shademaster' (Honey Locust) | 50-60' | 30-35' | m | N/A | N/A | Thornless and a rapid grower. Vase shaped tree that has good resistance to drought. |
| Gymnocladus dioca (Kentucky Coffee Tree) | 50-60' | 40-50' | m | N/A | N/A | Pictureesque tree, especially in winter. Adaptable. Tolerates salt & drought. |
| Juniperus 'Skyrocket' (Juniper) | 15' | 2' | m | N/A | N/A | Juniper with bright silvery-blue foliage. Tolerates dry soil. |
| Juniperus 'Wichita Blue' (Juniper) | 18-20' | 5-8' | m | N/A | N/A | This broadly pyramidal variety holds its excellent silver-blue foliage color all year. |
| Juniperus virginiana (Eastern Redcedar) | 30-50' | 8-20' | m | N/A | N/A | A densely pyramidal plant when young becoming slightly pendulous as it ages. Tolerates poor soils, high ph, but needs well drained area. |
| Maackia amurensis 'Starburst' (Maackia) | 30' | 25' | m | White | Mid to late summer | Denser and more uniform and vigorous than the species. Tolerant of poor soil and pollution. Ornamental bark. |
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| Latin Name & Variety | Height | Width | Exposure | Fl. Color | Bloom Time | Comments |
| (Common Name) | ||||||
| Malus 'Candymint' (Crab Apple) | 8-10' | 15-18' | m | Pink | Spring | Highly ornamental tree that bears profuse amounts of carmine buds with foliage that has a purple tinge and darkens to bronze in autumn. Fruits are persistent and ripen to deep purple. The bark is red-orange. |
| Malus 'Firebird' (Crab Apple) | 10' | 8' | m | White | Spring | Smoothered in fall with small, dark red fruit that persists until March. Resistant to apple scab. |
| Malus 'Indian Magic' (Crab Apple) | 15-20' | 20' | m | Deep Pink | Spring | Excellent disease resistence and beautiful, persistant fruit. |
| Malus 'Prariefire' Clump (Crab Apple) | 15-20' | 20' | m | True red | Spring | Disease resistant variety with exceptional foliage and dark red bark. |
| Malus 'Prariefire' Standard (Crab Apple) | 15-20' | 20' | m | True red | Spring | Disease resistant variety with exceptional foliage and dark red bark. |
| Malus 'Profusion' (Crab Apple) | 15-20' | 30' | m | Purple-red | Spring | The immature foliage emerges purple, then fades to bronze-green. Persistent fruit is oxblood red. Rounded in shape. |
| Malus 'Red Splendor' (Crab Apple) | 20-25' | 20' | m | Pink | Spring | The foliage is glossy reddish-green, turning reddish-purple in fall. Bright red, very persistent fruit. |
| Malus sargentii 'Sargentina' (Crab Apple) | 6-8' | 12' | m | White | Spring | Fragrant flowers are red in bud, small red fruits are favored by birds. |
| Malus 'Spring Snow' (Crab Apple) | 25-30' | 15' | m | White | Spring | Fruitless variety with pink buds. Fragrant flowers and good heat tolerance. |
| Malus 'Tina' (Crab Apple) | 6-8' | 8-10' | m | White | Spring | Good disease resistance and highly ornamental. |
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| Latin Name & Variety | Height | Width | Exposure | Fl. Color | Bloom Time | Comments |
| (Common Name) | ||||||
| Malus 'Thunderchild' (Crab Apple) | 15-20' | 15' | m | Pink | Spring | Upright form, deep purple leaves which are resistant to fireblight. |
| Morus 'Chaparral ' (Mulberry) | 15' | 15-20' | m | N/A | N/A | Vigorous small tree with cascading slender branches. A fruitless cultivar. |
| Picea glauca densata (Black Hill Spruce) | 35-45' | 25-30' | m | N/A | N/A | Evergreen with short blue-green needles. |
| Picea omorika 'Nana' (Dwarf Serbian Spruce) | 8-10' | 10-15' | m | N/A | N/A | Somewhat globe shaped when young but becomes broadly pyramidal at maturity. Needles are white banded underneath. |
| Picea pungens 'Baby Blue Eyes' (Spruce) | 12' | 6' | m | N/A | N/A | Vigorous small evergreen tree with broad, conical form. Masses of dense, vibrant blue needles cover thick, sturdy stems. Outstanding low maintenance lawn or specimen tree. Adapts to various soil conditions. |
| Picea pungens 'Bakeri' (Spruce) | 12' | 6' | m | N/A | N/A | A fast growing and symmetrical form, with good bluish color. |
| Picea pungens 'Colorado Blue' (Spruce) | 60' | 10-20' | m | N/A | N/A | A broad, pyramid-shaped evergreen. |
| Picea pungens 'Glacier Blue' (Spruce) | 30' | 20' | m | N/A | N/A | Tight broad conical habit that requires no trimming. As the tree matures, the color intensifies to a bright blue |
| Picea pungens 'Hoopsii' (Spruce) | 40' | 25' | m | N/A | N/A | Hardy, fast growing evergreen with true blue needles. Good accent, drought tolerant. |
| Picea pungens 'Montgomery' (Spruce) | 5' | 3' | m | N/A | N/A | Globe-shaped, compact form that grows into a broad, pyramid shape when mature. |
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| Latin Name & Variety | Height | Width | Exposure | Fl. Color | Bloom Time | Comments |
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| Picea pungens 'Ruby Tear Drops' (Spruce)*NEW* | 4' | 6' | m | N/A | N/A | Compact conifer with a mounded habit and blue needles. The buds are a ruby red color. |
| Pinus cembra (Swiss Stone Pine) | 30-35' | 10-15' | m | N/A | N/A | As a young tree, it is very conical in form. Excellent specimen tree. |
| Pinus flexis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid' (Limber Pine) | 20' | 10-15' | m | N/A | N/A | A popular variety with blue-green needles. Sturdy, uniformly ascending branches. Attractive pyramidal shape. |
| Pinus leucodermis (Bosnian Pine) | 35' | 15' | m | N/A | N/A | An outstanding ornamental pine, this densely branched, pyramidal tree has dark green, stiff needles. Slow growth habit. |
| Pinus nigra (Austrian Pine) | 50' | 20' | m | N/A | N/A | Darkest green of all pines. Tolerates heat and adverse conditions. |
| Pinus nigra 'Pierrick Bregeon' (Austrian Pine)*NEW* | 5' | 5' | m | N/A | N/A | A dense compact conifer with a rounded habit. It is slow growing with 3" green needles that are fine textured. |
| Populus tremuloides (Quaking Aspen) | 40-50' | 20-30' | mm | N/A | N/A | Prefers moist, shallow, rocky, or clay soils. Best when planted in groups. |
| Populus deltiodes 'Siouxland' (Cottonwood) | 70-90' | 40' | m | N/A | N/A | Cottonless cottonwood with slightly larger foliage than commonly found. |
| Prunus persica 'Bonfire' (Ornamental Peach) | 4-6' | 4-6' | m | Pink to red | Spring | Highly ornamental tree with attractive purple-red leaves. Fragrant, showy flowers. |
| Prunus subhirtella 'Weeping Cherry' (Ornamental Cherry) | 10-15' | 15-20' | m | White | Spring | Single white blooms, golden to orange fall foliage. |
| Prunus virginiana 'Shubert Select' (Canada Red Select Cherry) | 20-25' | 20' | m | White | Spring | Improved selection with more vigorous growth, darker red foliage and thicker leaf texture. Good drainage and soil aeration are a must. |
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| Latin Name & Variety | Height | Width | Exposure | Fl. Color | Bloom Time | Comments |
| (Common Name) | ||||||
| Prunus yedoensis (Yoshino Cherry) | 30' | 30' | m | Pink | Spring | An upright spreading tree with single, light pink to white, fragrant flowers. Foliage is glossy, bright green. Fall color is yellow to orange. |
| Pyrus calleryana 'Autumn Blaze' (Ornamental Pear) | 35' | 20' | m | White | Spring | Good and reliable red fall color. |
| Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' (Ornamental Pear) | 25-30' | 15' | m | White | Spring | Ideal street tree. Fall color is a nice red purple. |
| Quercus bicolor (Swamp White Oak) | 45-55' | 35-45' | m | N/A | N/A | Excellent in both wet and upland soils. |
| Quercus gambelii (Gambel Oak) | 15-30' | 15-30' | m | N/A | N/A | Shrubby tree used in a wide range of conditions. |
| Quercus macrocarpa (Bur Oak) | 60-80' | 60-80' | m | N/A | N/A | Attractive corky bark. Xeriscape plant. |
| Quercus x macdanielii (Heritage Oak) | 60-80' | 40-50' | m | N/A | N/A | Cross between Upright English Oak and Bur Oak. A beautiful specimen tree. |
| Quercus muehlenbergii (Chinkapin Oak) | 40-50' | 50+ | m | N/A | N/A | One of the more alkaline tolerant oaks, large sharp-toothed leaves. |
| Robinia pseudoacacia 'Purple Robe' (Black Locust) | 30-40' | 25-35' | m | Purple | Spring/Summer | Rounded tree with clusters of fragrant flowers. Tolerates heat and tough conditions. Needs some protection from wind. |
| Robinia pseudoacacia 'Twisty Baby' (Black Locust) | 8-10' | 12-15' | m | White | Spring | Interesting, twisted branches. Good winter interest. Prune to cause contorted growth. |
| Salix alba 'Tristis' (Niobe Weeping Willow) | 50-70' | 30-60' | m | N/A | N/A | A hardy, fast growing tree producing a broad canopy of graceful, golden weeping branches. Green summer foliage, yellow fall color. Prefers moist conditions. Salt tolerant. |
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| Latin Name & Variety | Height | Width | Exposure | Fl. Color | Bloom Time | Comments |
| (Common Name) | ||||||
| Sorbus hybrida (Oak Leaf Mountain Ash) | 30' | 20' | m | N/A | N/A | Upright oval shape with ascending branches. The leaves are lobed like an English Oak. Orange-red fruit. |
| Syringa pekinensis 'Bejing Gold' (Lilac) *NEW* | 10-12' | 8-10' | mm | Primrose | June | Beautiful blooms and shiny cinnamon colored bark. The blooms have a wonderful fragrance. |
| Syringa reticulata 'Golden Eclipse' (Lilac) | 18-24' | 8-14' | mm | White | July | Variegated lilac with new foliage emerging in the spring green with a dark center. The edge of the leave gradually turns bright gold. |
| Thuja 'Columbia' (Arborvitae)*NEW* | 25' | 8' | m | N/A | N/A | A large, slender column with silver-white foliage tips on light green leaves. The frosted appearance displays in summer and becomes extremely showy in winter. |
| Tilia americana 'Boulevard' (Linden) | 60' | 30' | m | Yellow | June | Narrow, pyramidal habit that is attracitve specimen where height is needed but width is limited. |
| Tilia americana 'Frontyard' (Linden) | 60-75' | 40' | m | Yellow | June | Broadly pyramidal when young and nicely rounded with age. Excellent shade tree. |
| Ulmus 'Cathedral' (Elm) | 40-50' | 40-60' | m | N/A | N/A | Broadly vase-shaped habit with medium to light green leaves. Excellent resistence to Dutch Elm disease. |
| Ulmus 'Triumph' (Elm) | 50' | 50' | m | N/A | N/A | Upright habit with strong branching, lustrous dark green foliage and excellent disease and pest resistance. |
| Viburnum lentago (Nannyberry Viburnum) | 20' | 8-10' | mm | White | Spring | An excellent performer in shade or sun and tolerant of many soil conditions. |
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