Tree
Rock Elm
Deciduous tree reaching 15-25 m tall with a vase-shaped crown. Features doubly serrate, asymmetrical leaves and distinctive corky wings on branches. Produces small, winged seeds. Prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. More resistant to Dutch elm disease than American elm. Provides food and habitat for wildlife. Suitable for large landscapes and urban forestry. Native to central and eastern North America.
Read MoreNorthern White Cedar
Evergreen conifer growing 12-15 m tall with a pyramidal to narrow-conical form. Features scale-like leaves arranged in flat sprays. Produces small, upright cones. Prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Tolerates wet soils and cold temperatures. Provides important winter cover for wildlife. Suitable for windbreaks, hedges, and screening. Many cultivars available for landscaping. Native to northeastern North America.
Read MorePussy Willow
Deciduous shrub or small tree reaching 3-6 m tall. Features elliptical leaves and distinctive fuzzy catkins (pussy willows) appearing in very early spring before leaves. Prefers moist to wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Provides very early season food for pollinators. Important for wetland habitats. Suitable for rain gardens, wetland restorations, and early spring interest in landscapes. Native to northern North America.
Read MoreNorthern Red Oak
Deciduous tree growing 20-30 m tall with a rounded crown. Features leaves with pointed lobes and bristle tips, turning russet-red in fall. Produces medium-sized acorns every 2-5 years. Adaptable to various soil conditions and full sun to partial shade. Fast-growing for an oak. Important for wildlife and valuable timber tree. Suitable for large landscapes, parks, and urban settings. Native to eastern North America.
Read MorePin Oak
Deciduous tree reaching 18-25 m tall with a pyramidal to oval crown. Features deeply lobed leaves with bristle-tipped points, turning russet to red in fall. Produces small acorns. Prefers moist, acidic soils and full sun. Tolerates wet soils and periodic flooding. Provides food and habitat for wildlife. Suitable for wet areas in large landscapes and urban settings. Native to eastern and central North America.
Read MoreBur Oak
Deciduous tree growing 20-30 m tall with a broad, rounded crown. Features variable, deeply lobed leaves and large acorns with fringed cups. Adaptable to various soil conditions and full sun. Drought-tolerant once established. Important food source for wildlife. Fire-resistant bark. Suitable for large landscapes, parks, and savanna restorations. Native to central and eastern North America.
Read MoreWhite Oak
Deciduous tree reaching 20-30 m tall with a broad, rounded crown. Features lobed leaves with rounded tips, turning purplish-red in fall. Produces acorns every 4-6 years. Prefers well-drained, acidic soils and full sun. Long-lived and important for wildlife. Valuable timber tree. Suitable for large landscapes, parks, and reforestation projects. Native to eastern North America.
Read MoreBlack Cherry
Deciduous tree growing 15-30 m tall with a narrow to rounded crown. Features finely toothed, lance-shaped leaves and long clusters of small white flowers in late spring. Produces small, dark purple fruits. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Important food source for birds and wildlife. Valuable timber tree. Suitable for naturalized areas and large landscapes. Native to eastern North America.
Read MoreAmerican Plum
Deciduous shrub or small tree growing 3-8 m tall. Features finely toothed, ovate leaves and clusters of fragrant white flowers in early spring before leaves emerge. Produces edible, tart plums. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Provides food for wildlife and early nectar for pollinators. Suitable for naturalized areas, wildlife gardens, and edible landscapes. Native to eastern and central North America.
Read MoreBalsam Poplar
Deciduous tree growing 20-30 m tall with a narrow crown. Features triangular to ovate leaves with serrated edges and fragrant, resinous buds. Prefers moist soils and full sun. Tolerates poor soils and cold temperatures. Fast-growing but short-lived. Provides food and habitat for wildlife. Suitable for windbreaks, erosion control, and reclamation of disturbed sites. Native to northern North America.
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