Rehder Wingnut

This makes an excellent large shade tree for parks, schools, golf courses and other large areas. "A much better shade tree than ashes, ho...Read Moreneylocusts, and weak-wooded maples..."---Dirr---not to mention little-leaf linden...

A hybrid between P. fraxinifolia and P. stenoptera, hardier and more vigorous than either parent. Suckers vigorously when young, wide-spreading and multitrunked with age.

Urban foresters have been seeking to expand the species diversity of our city trees ever since Dutch Elm Disease took out the American elms. Here's one overlooked species. The root system may be too aggressive for residential or street tree use, but for larger landscapes...

Best growth is in full sun on deep moist well-drained soil. No significant pests or diseases, tolerates wind and drought once well established, adaptable about soil and pH. No significant fall color, but who's perfect?