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Some native plants develop deeper root structures, <br />allowing for better water infiltration. A deeper root <br />structure also provides stabilization along lake or <br />KENTUCKY <br />stream banks which help us to improve the quality GRASS <br />of our lakes, streams and wetlands. Native prairie <br />plants often times develop roots that penetrate to <br />a depth 2-3 times that of the plant's height. <br />A NATIVE PLANT THAT IS 2 FT TALL, LIKELY HAS A ROOT <br />STRUCTURE AT LEAST 6 FT DEEP. TYPICAL LAWN GRASS HAS <br />A ROOT STRUCTURE THAT REACHES ONLY 4-6 INCHES. <br />SWITCH - <br />GRASS <br />© 1999 MN DNR <br />PRAIRIE <br />CORD - <br />GRASS <br />CLYINDRIC <br />BLAZING - <br />STAR <br />TREES & SHRUBS <br />Choosing a shrub that physically fits into a location is important. Pay attention to its <br />mature size as noted on the plant information tag. You may also want to double <br />check with the nursery staff as sometimes cultural influences such as light, moisture, <br />soil condition and pruning will have an effect on the mature size a shrub can reach. <br />Deciduous Trees & Shrubs under 25 feet tall <br />Acer spicatum Mountain Maple <br />Amelanchier laevis Allegheny Serviceberry <br />Amelanchier canadensis Serviceberry (clump form) <br />Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance' Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry <br />Carpinus caroliniana Blue Beech <br />Chionanthus virginicus White Fringe Tree <br />Crataegus crus-galli inermis Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn <br />Corpus sericea Pagoda Dogwood <br />Corpus alternifolia Redosier Dogwood <br />Hydrangea paniculata `Grandiflora' Pee Gee Hydrangea Tree <br />Prunus americana Wild Plum <br />Syringa reticulata amurensis japonica Japanese Tree Lilac <br />Viburnum lentago Nannyberry <br />Viburnum dentatum Arrowwood Viburnum <br />Viburnum trilobum American High Bush Cranberry <br />Evergreen Trees & Shrubs under 25 feet tall <br />Juniperus scopularum Rocky Mountain Juniper <br />Juniperus virginiana Eastern Red Cedar <br />(height can be taller than 25 ft) <br />Thuja occidentalis Techny' Techny Arborvitae <br />