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Native Tree Species Wetland Status Shade Tolerance Habitat
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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.

 FACW- Full Sun to Full
Shade		 Wet Meadows and Forests
18″-24″ $11.00 $10.50
2′-3′ $12.00 $11.50
3′-4′ $13.00 $12.50
4′-6′ $14.00 $13.50
Pinus rigida (Pitch Pine)

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

 FACU Full Sun Dries Sites
18″-24″ $10.00 $9.50
2′-3′ $11.00 $10.50
3′-4′ $12.00 $11.50
4′-6′ $13.00 $12.50
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.

 FACU Full Sun to Partial
Shade		 Drier Sites
18″-24″ $10.00 $9.50
2′-3′ $11.00 $10.50
3′-4′ $12.00 $11.50
4′-6′ $13.00 $12.50
Platanus occidentalis (Sycamore)

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

 FACW- Partial Sun Forests, shores
18″-24″ $11.00 $10.50
2′-3′ $12.00 $11.50
3′-4′ $13.00 $12.50
4′-6′ $14.00 $13.50
Populus deltoides (Cottonwood)

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

 FAC Full Sun Shores, Wet Meadows
18″-24″ $10.00 $9.50
2′-3′ $11.00 $10.50
3′-4′ $12.00 $11.50
4′-6′ $13.00 $12.50
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.

 FACU Full Sun Drier Sites
18″-24″ $10.00 $9.50
2′-3′ $11.00 $10.50
3′-4′ $12.00 $11.50
4′-6′ $13.00 $12.50
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.

 FACU Full Sun Drier Sites
18″-24″ $11.00 $10.50
2′-3′ $12.00 $11.50
3′-4′ $13.00 $12.50
4′-6′ $14.00 $13.50
Prunus virginiana (Chokecherry)

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

 FACU Full Sun Drier Sites
18″-24″ $11.00 $10.50
2′-3′ $12.00 $11.50
3′-4′ $13.00 $12.50
4′-6′ $14.00 $13.50
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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.

 FACW+ Full Sun to Partial Shade Shores, Wet Meadows, Forested Wetlands
18″-24″ $11.00 $10.50
2′-3′ $12.00 $11.50
3′-4′ $13.00 $12.50
4′-6′ $14.00 $13.50
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.

 FACW Full Sun Shores, Meadows, Forests
18″-24″ $11.00 $10.50
2′-3′ $12.00 $11.50
3′-4′ $13.00 $12.50
4′-6′ $14.00 $13.50
Quercus prinus (Chestnut Oak)

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

 UPL Full Sun to Partial
Shade		 Meadows and Forests
18″-24″ $11.00 $10.50
2′-3′ $12.00 $11.50
3′-4′ $13.00 $12.50
4′-6′ $14.00 $13.50
Quercus rubra (Northern Red Oak)

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

 FACU- Full Sun to Partial
Shade		 Buffer Zones and Dry Sites
18″-24″ $11.00 $10.50
2′-3′ $12.00 $11.50
3′-4′ $13.00 $12.50
4′-6′ $14.00 $13.50
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.

 FAC Full Sun to Partial
Shade		 Meadows and Forests
18″-24″ $11.00 $10.50
2′-3′ $12.00 $11.50
3′-4′ $13.00 $12.50
4′-6′ $14.00 $13.50
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Salix nigra (Black Willow)

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

 FACW+ Full Sun Shore Edges, Riparian Zones, Wet Meadows
Tubeling $2.00
18″-24″ $10.00 $9.50
2′-3′ $11.00 $10.50
3′-4′ $12.00 $11.50
4′-6′ $13.00 $12.50
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.

 FACU Full Sun Bogs, Shore Edges, Dry Sites, Wet
Meadows
18″-24″ $9.50 $9.00
2′-3′ $10.50 $10.00
3′-4′ $11.50 $11.00
4′-6′ $12.00 $11.50
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.

 FACU Full Shade Dry Sites
18″-24″ $11.00 $10.50
2′-3′ $12.00 $11.50
3′-4′ $13.00 $12.50
4′-6′ $14.00 $13.50
Ulmus americana (American Elm)

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

 FAC Full Sun to Full Shade Meadows, Forest,
Riparian Zones
18″-24″ $11.00 $10.50
2′-3′ $12.00 $11.50
3′-4′ $13.00 $12.50
4′-6′ $14.00 $13.50
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