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Scientific name: Acer saccharinum Silver maple is the first tree that you will see blossoming as the weather warms up. Though the flower blossoms are probably not what you would expect…

Scientific Name: Populus tremuloides The Trembling Aspen is widespread throughout North America and can be found in all of the Canadian provinces. The tree is named for the leaves’ characteristic…

Scientific name: Hamamelis virginiana Witch-hazel’s name is a mystery to all, but perhaps it was named because it is small and crooked like many witches that we know. Or perhaps it…

Scientific Name: Betula alleghaniensis Growing up to 25 metres tall and with a diameter of 60 centimeters, the Yellow Birch is Ontario’s largest native birch tree. The tree gets its…

Scientific name: Picea glauca The White Spruce is a coniferous tree species that is not native to London, though you will find it here; it represents about 1% of London’s…

Scientific Name: Quercus alba Widespread throughout Eastern North America, the White Oak is an impressive tree when allowed to grow in large open spaces. The tree is not normally very…

Scientific name: Liriodendron tulipifera Among forest laden with maple leaves, birches and beeches, one tree really stands out thanks to its star-shaped leaves and showy flowers resembling tulips or lilies….

Scientific name: Larix laricina The Tamarack is a native tree that grows in every province and territory of Canada. Unlike most coniferous (cone bearing) species which drop their needles throughout…

Scientific Name: Platanus occidentalis The Sycamore, specifically the American Sycamore, is a deciduous tree that is native to Southern Ontario. It’s most easily identified through its bark. Quick Facts Height:…

Scientific Name: Quercus bicolor The swamp white oak is one of the less common oak species in Ontario, due to its preference for moist, rich soils and sunny, open canopy…

Scientific Name: Acer saccharum Canada’s national tree, the Sugar Maple is arguably one of the most well-known Canadian icons. From our flag to maple syrup, beautiful fall colours and hockey…