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Native Birch (paper): (Betula papyrifera)

Conservation practices: T, H, E, N

Soil: Wide tolerance

Growth rate: Medium

Description: 50' high, single or multi-stemmed slender tree. Native birch has white bark that will appear after 3 to 4 years. This tree will grow well in moist soils.

PLANT USE KEY

C = Christmas Tree
E = Enivornmental Forestry
F = Human Food
H = Habitat/Food Wildlife
N = Native
S = Shelterbelt
T = Timber
W = Watershed

River Birch: (Betula nigra)

Conservation practices: E, H, N, T

Soil: Moist acidic soils

Growth rate: Medium

Description: 40'-70' height with a spread that is similar to its height. River birch has a medium to fast growth rate. The color of the exposed inner bark ranges from gray to cinnamon to reddish browns. This tree will develop best in moist fertile areas.

PLANT USE KEY

C = Christmas Tree
E = Enivornmental Forestry
F = Human Food
H = Habitat/Food Wildlife
N = Native
S = Shelterbelt
T = Timber
W = Watershed

Sugar Maple: (Acer saccharum)

Conservation practices: E, H, N, S, T

Soil: Moist, well drained

Growth rate: Slow

Description: 50’high, spreading canopy tree. Prefers well-drained soils. Brilliant fall leaf colors and pleasing growth habit.

PLANT USE KEY

C = Christmas Tree
E = Enivornmental Forestry
F = Human Food
H = Habitat/Food Wildlife
N = Native
S = Shelterbelt
T = Timber
W = Watershed

Thornless Honey Locust: (Gleditsia tricanthos inermis)

Soil: Wide Tolerance

Growth rate: Fast

Description: 30-70' high tree, Pollution, salt and drought tolerant. Open silhouette lets grass grow underneath, fragrant spring flowers.

PLANT USE KEY

C = Christmas Tree
E = Enivornmental Forestry
F = Human Food
H = Habitat/Food Wildlife
N = Native
S = Shelterbelt
T = Timber
W = Watershed

Silky Dogwood: (Conus amomum)

Conservation practices: E, H, W, N

Description: 6-10' red, multi-stemmed shrub. In August this plant has a white/purplish drupe fruit. Silky Dogwood is a favorit for attracting birds. It thrives in moist and wet soils.

PLANT USE KEY

C = Christmas Tree
E = Enivornmental Forestry
F = Human Food
H = Habitat/Food Wildlife
N = Native
S = Shelterbelt
T = Timber
W = Watershed

White Flowering Dogwood: (Cornus floridia)

Conservation practices: E, H, N, T, W

Description:Is the aristocrat of native flowering trees, with excellent show of white blossoms in spring, and bright red berries in fall and winter. It is planted as a specimen, near a patio, or in groupings. Low branching tree that spreads horizontally and has a semi-rounded top. Does best in sun to part shade. Does best in well-drained acid soil with sufficient organic matter. Mulch to maintain a cool, moist soil. Needs summer water. One of the showiest native trees. The flowers unfold from the round, conspicuous, gray winter flower buds before the leaves come out. The white or pink flower bracts are showy and often thought to be the petals of the flower, they open in May. The fruit is a bright scarlet, relished by birds, squirrels, and other animals, which often eat the fruit before it colors and matures, usually between September and November. The wood is hard, heavy, strong, very close-grained, and brown to red in color.

PLANT USE KEY

C = Christmas Tree
E = Enivornmental Forestry
F = Human Food
H = Habitat/Food Wildlife
N = Native
S = Shelterbelt
T = Timber
W = Watershed

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