2021-2022New Trees

J. FRANK SCHMIDT & SON CO.

An extensive selection, breeding and testing program is key to our successful introduction of more than 110 unique trees to the marketplace. New introductions may be the product of our own breeding and selection programs, or co-introductions with others who bring their unique discoveries to us for testing and introduction. They are indicated by the Schmidt logo located inside the Treeform illustration box.

Shape: Upright ovalFoliage: Light green, silvery beneathFall Color: Bright yellow to burgundy redFruit: None observed

A standout seedling, grown from seed collected from a witch’s broom, was selected by Dr. William Hoch of the University of Wisconsin for its uniquely compact growth habit and excellent branch structure that forms a remark-ably symmetrical, upright oval tree. Neither flowers nor seeds have been observed during 20 years of observation.

Acer saccharinum ‘JFS H1’

Symatree™ MapleZone: 3 | Height: 30' | Spread: 20'

Shape: WeepingFoliage: Dark purpleFlower: White

A cascade of dark purple leaves tumble from the branches of this elegant weeping tree. The dense, dark, refined foliage sets a lush, high-contrast backdrop for white buds of late spring that open to creamy white, bell-shaped flowers. Bare branches etch a graceful waterfall in the winter landscape.

Styrax japonicus ‘JFS 6SJ’

Nightfall™ SnowbellZone: 5 | Height: 8' | Spread: 6'

Look for this season’s new trees in our bare root product line.

Nightfall™ Snowbell and Zileration™ Zelkova were standouts among seedlings grown from controlled crosses made by our New Product Development department. The latter is a durable, medium-size shade tree similar in size to Symatree™ Maple and Summer Elixir™ Elm, both entrusted to us for introduction by plantsmen who recognized their unique qualities. We’re also pleased to add Standing Ovation™ Serviceberry to our UtiliTrees™ product line, www.utilitrees.com

Shape: RoundedFoliage: Dark greenFall Color: Yellow, tinged red and purple

INSECT RESISTANCE: elm leaf beetleDISEASE TOLERANCE: Dutch elm disease

Vase-shaped in youth, this relatively small and compact elm develops a rounded shape with age. New growth may be flushed with pink or red before maturing to green. Selected by nurseryman/arborist Jim Barborinas as the best of Ulmus chenmoui seedlings shared by Dr. George Ware of Morton Arboretum.

Ulmus chenmoui ‘JAB Morton’

Summer Elixir™ ElmZone: 5 | Height: 35' | Spread: 30'

Shape: Compact vaseFoliage: Dark green, fine texturedFall Color: Rusty orange

Selected for its unusually compact structure and intermediate size, this upright, vase-shaped tree is a better fit for many landscape settings than typically larger cultivars of the species. Clean, dark green summer foliage, symmetrical branching and a dense canopy make it a standout among Zelkova cultivars.

Zelkova serrata ‘JFS KW4ZS’

Zileration™ ZelkovaZone: 5 | Height: 30' | Spread: 25'

Shape: Upright, spreadingFoliage: Cutleaf, burgundyFall Color: Burgundy to orangeFlower: Slender red catkins in late winterFruit: Small hazelnuts

DISEASE RESISTANCE: Eastern filbert blight, Oregon strainDeeply dissected burgundy leaves mature to bronze-green in late summer. Small edible hazelnuts can develop if a suitable pollinator is nearby. Developed and introduced by Oregon State University, this unique, ornamental form of European Hazel is easily maintained as a small spreading shade tree.

Corylus avellana ‘Burgundy Lace’ PP 28216

Burgundy Lace European FilbertZone: 4 | Height: 18' | Spread: 15'

Shape: Upright ovalFoliage: Dark greenFall Color: Yellow to orange

The smaller, narrower stature of this mannerly Katsura is a good fit for today’s garden landscapes. Dark green, distinctively heart-shaped leaves are thick and heavily textured when young. It has demonstrated good hardiness in Zone 4b, with fall colors lasting a bit longer than others of the species.

Cercidiphyllum japonicum ‘Biringer’ PP 21711

Hanna’s Heart® Katsura TreeZone: 4b | Height: 27' | Spread: 15'

Shape: Upright, narrowFoliage: Green, roundedFall Color: Orange to redFlower: WhiteFruit: Edible, purple blue, 3⁄8"

Narrowly upright form of this North American native is a good fit for tight spaces and a good candidate for hedging. A profuse crop of small white flowers may be followed by small, edible, tasty fruits - if the birds don’t beat you to it!

Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Obelisk’

Standing Ovation™ ServiceberryZone: 3 | Height: 15' | Spread: 7'

P O Box 189 | 9500 SE 327th AveBoring, OR 97009

Phone 503-663-4128 | Toll-Free 1-800-825-8202Fax 503-663-2121 | www.jfschmidt.com

On the cover:Left - Nightfall™ Snowbell | Middle - Symatree™ Maple

Upper Right - Zileration™ Zelkova | Lower Right - Elixir™ Elm

New trees lead to great treesSeven fine trees are new for 2021-22. Which of these will become great trees? Time will tell. It takes many years to develop new trees, plus a decade or more for our customers to grow and sell our new introductions into landscapes across the continent. We urge you to enhance your reputation as an innovator and leader in your market area by including some of our rising stars in your production plans.

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