Tree of the Month: Sassafras
Scientific Name: Sassafras albidium Sassafras is a distinct, but relatively uncommon, deciduous tree that is found in the Carolinian forests of southwestern Ontario. It is typically not found north of…
Scientific Name: Sassafras albidium Sassafras is a distinct, but relatively uncommon, deciduous tree that is found in the Carolinian forests of southwestern Ontario. It is typically not found north of…
Scientific Name: Betula papyrifera The Paper or White Birch is easily recognizable by its flaky, peeling, paper like white bark and ovate shaped, pale green leaves. The Paper Birch has…
Scientific Name: Cornus stolonifera (formerly, Cornus sericea) The Red Osier Dogwood is a favourite shrub among gardeners and landscapers because it is a showpiece all year long. In the summer…
Scientific Name: Quercus rubra The red oak (or Northern red oak) is found throughout most of eastern North America. It is the provincial tree of Prince Edward Island and the…
Image Source: Robert L. Anderson, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org Scientific Name: Acer rubrum The red maple is native to London. In the spring you will see brilliant red blossoms. While the…
Scientific Name: Prunus pensylvanica Pin Cherry is a small tree, growing up to 12 metres high and 25 centimetres in diameter (trunk). Pin Cherry trees grow at a medium rate…
Scientific Name: Asimina Triloba The pawpaw is a small tree (or tall shrub), the only local member of the tropical custard apple family. In Canada, it is unique to the…
Scientific Name: Cornus alternifolia Pagoda Dogwood, otherwise known as Alternate-leaf Dogwood, is a common understory and forest edge species that can be found throughout Southern Ontario. This tree gets its…
Scientific Name: Aesculus glabra Related to the European horse chestnut, the Ohio Buckeye is a rounded deciduous tree with low, sweeping branches that arch upwards at the ends, and dense…
Scientific Name: Acer platanoides The Norway Maple, and its dark red leafed relative, the Crimson King, are popular choices for city boulevards and gardens. These fast growing trees provide good…
Scientific Name: Celtis occidentalis The Northern Hackberry tree is a member of the elm tree family. It has many common names, such as the American Hackberry, Beaverwood, Common Hackberry, False…
Scientific Name: Viburnum lentago Also known as Sheepberry and Sweet Viburnum, the nannyberry is found from Saskatchewan to Quebec and New Brunswick in Canada, and from the north central to…