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Picea mariana (Black Spruce)

An important tree (30-40') of northern bogs and hilltops. This tree can withstand periodic flooding. Cones provide food for wildlife.

Pinus rigida (Pitch Pine)

A medium-sized (to 5') pioneer species, this tree will colonize in low fertility dry/sandy soils.

Pinus strobus (White Pine)

A common pine of upland forests and wetland edges. This tree often grows quite tall (80-100') in well drained soils. Provides important cover for many species of wildlife including deer and owls.

Platanus occidentalis (Sycamore)

One of our most massive deciduous trees, occassionally over 100'. Exfoliating mature brown bark reveals white inner bark. Found in lowland areas along streams, rivers, and flood plains.

Populus deltoides (Cottonwood)

A very fast-growing tree (75-100') common to flood plains. Expansive root systems make this a good plant for bioengineering and soil stabilization. Buds and catkins provide a food source for grouse, finches and other songbirds.

Populus tremuloides (Quaking Aspen)

This fast-growing (50-60') pioneer species has the ability to root sucker, form colonies and tolerate low fertility soils. Important food source for beaver and deer.

Prunus serotina (Black Cherry)

The berries of this tree (30-40') are sought by a vast array of animals ranging from songbirds to black bear.

Prunus virginiana (Chokecherry)

A bushy tree (25') with white flowers in spring. Dark red fruit feeds birds and other wildlife. Drought tolerant.

Quercus bicolor (Swamp White Oak)

Majestic, widely spreading crown (50-80'). Tolerates seasonal flooding, drought and some salinity. Acorns feed many birds and other animals.

Quercus palustris (Pin Oak)

An important food source for wildlife, this wetland oak (60-70') also helps stabilize bottom land soils subject to flooding. Wide moisture tolerance.

Quercus prinus (Chestnut Oak)

A rugged treee (60-70') that can tolerate a variety of soil types. Typically found on dry, rocky slopes.

Quercus rubra (Northern Red Oak)

Common tree (80-100') of the northeast. A good buffer zone species.

Quercus velutina (Black Oak)

A medium to tall tree (50-60') common to the Eastern U.S. Tolerates a variety of soil conditions. Acorns are an important food for wildlife.

Salix nigra (Black Willow)

A very fast-growing tree of small height (30-40') with expansive roots. Good plant for bioengineering and soil stabilization. Tolerates poor soil conditions. Provides a good food source for song birds.

Sorbus americana (Mountain Ash)

Small tree (20-30') found on the borders of swamps as well as on rocky hillsides. Toothed, compound leaves turn bright yellow in fall. Shade tolerant.

Tsuga canadensis (Eastern Hemlock)

An important tree of New England forests reaching 80-100'. Hemlock provides dense cover and browse for deer during winter months.

Ulmus americana (American Elm)

This tall tree (60-80') inhabits moist to dry soils, forests, stream edges, and roadsides.