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Scientific Name: Magnolia acuminata The cucumber tree is the only native magnolia species in Canada. It gets its name from the unripe fruit, which slightly resemble cucumbers. This tree likes…

Photo by Dutch Growers Photo by Sally & Andy Wasowski Scientific Name: Prunus virginiana The Chokecherry is a shrub or small tree native to Ontario that can grow as tall…

Photo by John M. Hagstrom Photo by John M. Hagstrom Scientific Name: Juglans nigra Black Walnut is a beautiful deciduous hardwood tree found throughout Canada and the United States. The…

Photo by University of Guelph Photo by Ontario Native Plants Photo by University of Guelph Scientific Name: Carpinus caroliniana This deciduous tree is one of the smaller trees in the…

Scientific Name: Quercus macrocarpa The Bur Oak is a beautiful tree that can be found in southern Canada and in the United States, it is the most common oak in…

Photo by Chris Earley Photo by Connon Nurseries Scientific Name: Prunus serotina This deciduous tree grows to a height of about 60 feet with a spread of 40 feet and…

Scientific Name: Tilia americana The basswood is an adaptable native tree with few pests, aromatic flowers and pleasant foliage – some really great selling features! A member of the Linden…

Scientific Name: Populus balsamifera Balsam poplar (Populus balsamifera) is notable for its pointed, shiny, oval-shaped leaves and resin-dotted undersides. This medium- to large-sized tree typically attains heights between 20-25 metres…

During these days of physical distancing, one way to calm anxieties is to get some fresh air by taking in the trees and shrubs in your own backyard. They will…

Photo by Arbor Day Foundation Photo by Sally & Andy Wasowski Scientific Name: Corylus Americana There are about 20 edible nut species native to Canada. One of them, the American…

Photo by John M. Hagstrom Photo by John M. Hagstrom Scientific Name: Fagus Grandifolia The American beech (Fagus grandifolia) is a common tree in southern and central Ontario, and it…