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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…

Scientific name: Rhus hirta (also, Rhus Typhina) Staghorn Sumac is a large shrub or small tree that grows to about 10 metres (30 feet). It has bright, dark red fruit…

Scientific Name: Carya Ovata Shagbark Hickory is a medium sized tree that can be found in southwestern Ontario along the St. Lawrence River and in some southern parts of Quebec….

Scientific name: Amelanchier spp The Serviceberry is native to Canada and found across this country from shore to shore. Of the 16 serviceberry species, 10 of these are native to…