American Hornbeam Family: Betulaceae Native Region: Eastern US and Canada Plant Community: Red Maple, Oak Hickory Size: 20-35′ tall and wide Hardiness Zone: 3-9 Habitat: Found in Floodplain (river or stream floodplains), forests, shores of rivers or lakes, swamps, river banks, seepage swamps, riparian and deciduous forests, rich moist woods, valleys, ravine bottoms and rocky slopes along streams,Continue reading “Carpinus caroliniana”
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Amelanchier arborea
Common Serviceberry, Downy Shadbush Family: Rosaceae Native Region: Eastern US and Canada Plant Community: Oak Hickory, Red Maple Swamp, Hardwood Forest Size: 15-25′ tall and wide Hardiness Zone: 4-9 Habitat: Found in rocky woods, bluffs, wooded areas, forests, meadows and fields, ridges or ledges, woodlands and anthropogenic areas with medium, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.Continue reading “Amelanchier arborea”
Acer saccharinum
Silver Maple Family: Aceraceae Native Region: Central and Eastern Canada and US, Naturalized: California, Washington Plant Community: Urban Growth Size: 50-80′ tall, 35-70′ wide Hardiness Zone: 3-9 Habitat: Found in sites with ample moisture and full sun to partial shade, like riverbanks, flood plains, waterlines, swamps, and wetlands. Prefers rich, moist river bottom soils, mineral soil, and forestContinue reading “Acer saccharinum”
Nyssa sylvatica
Black Tupelo Family: Family: Nyssaceae Native Region: Eastern North America Plant Community: New England Barrier Beach Size: 30-50’ tall but up to 90’, 20’-30’ wide Hardiness Zone: 3-9 Habitat: Low wet woods, bottomlands and pond peripheries, but also can be found on dry rocky wooded slopes and ravines, moist woodland gardens, low spots subject to periodic flooding or inContinue reading “Nyssa sylvatica”
Sambucus canadensis
American Elder Family: Adoxaceae Native Region: Central to eastern North America, Northeast Canada, California Size: 5-12’ tall and wide Hardiness zone: 3-9 Habitat: It typically occurs on streambanks, wetland margins, moist woodlands, thickets, fence rows, roadsides, alluvial forests, bogs, ditches, and old fields. Prefers medium to wet, well-drained, cirumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2) soil in full sun to part shade. Leaf:Continue reading “Sambucus canadensis”
Quercus marilandica
Blackjack Oak Family: Fagaceae Native region: Central and southeastern United States Plant Community: Size: 20-40′ tall and wide Hardiness Zone: 6-9 Habitat: It is typically found in open, barren areas including fields, flatwoods, woodland peripheries, glades and dry ridges. Prefers dry to dry-moist, well-drained soils in poor sun. Tolerates drought and poor soil conditions well. Does not tolerateContinue reading “Quercus marilandica”
Quercus alba
White Oak Family: Fagaceae Native region: Eastern and Central US, naturalized in South Dakota Plant Community: Size: 50-80′ tall and wide Hardiness Zone: 6-9 Habitat: Found in floodplains (river or stream floodplains), forests, swamps, and woodlands. Adapted to a wide range of soil and drought conditions, but prefers rich, moist, acidic, and well-drained soil in full sun. Moderate resistanceContinue reading “Quercus alba”
Juniperus virginia
Eastern Red Cedar Family: Cupressaceae Native region: Eastern US and Canada, Central US, naturalized in Oregon and North Dakota Plant Community: NE Barrier Beach, Old Field Size: 30-65′ tall, 8-25′ wide Hardiness Zone: 2-9 Habitat: Found in forests, meadows and fields, woodlands, dry fields and hillsides, woodlands, and forest openings in sandy or rocky soils. Prefers moist to dry,Continue reading “Juniperus virginia”
Hydrangea quercifolia
Oakleaf Hydrangea Family: Hydrangeaceae Native region: Southeast US Plant Community: Size: 6-8′ tall and wide Hardiness Zone: 5-9 Habitat: Found in anthropogenic zones (man-made or disturbed habitats), forest edges, forests, roadside, fragments, and areas of cultivation. Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Functions best with a layer of mulch to maintain soil moisture andContinue reading “Hydrangea quercifolia”
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