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Abies balsamea (Balsam Fir)

This northern native evergreen (40-60’) is an excellent addition to buffer zone plantings or drier portions of wetland mitigation areas. Tolerates low fertility, acidic sites. A species of extremes, dry to wet sites. Provides winter cover for birds and small mammals.

A medium height, fast growing tree (30-50’) of dry to moist soils. This Maple has a compound leaf similar to an Ash leaf. Tolerates compacted and low fertility sites. Song birds and squirrels eat the seeds.

A fast growing tree (60-75’) with fall foliage. Seed, sap, and buds serve as food for wildlife. One of the most common trees in northeast wetlands.

Rapid growing shade tree (60-80’). Grows in a wide range of soils. Common to floodplain forests.

A medium-tall tree (75-90’) of rich, moist, well-drained soils. Seedlings are shade tolerant. Important source of browse and seeds for wildlife food. Sap is used in syrup production.     Back to top

A medium-tall tree (75-90’) of cool, moist forests. Peeling, yellow bark in maturity. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions.

This tree is a pioneer species and tolerates low fertility soils, resembles yellow birch and grows to 60’. Aromatic when bark is peeled or cut.

Fast growing, medium height tree (50-70’). Bark of mature tree shows copper/bronze color. Found on stream banks.

This fast growing (60-70’) pioneer species grows in clearings and has peeling white bark.

Fast growing smaller tree (20-40’), sometimes multi-stemmed. Non-peeling white bark. Tolerates wide range of soil conditions. A pioneer species.     Back to top

Smaller (30-50’) tree of coastal bogs and swamps. Grows in dense stands, excellent for wet sites.

A fast growing tree (50-80’) good for wetland buffer zone planting. Provides food and cover for wildlife.

Fast growing tall tree (50-70’) with a handsome form. Will tolerate a wide range of soil conditions and partial shade. Provides food and cover for various birds.      Back to top

Small (20-40’) pioneering evergreen tree of meadows and disturbed land. Tolerates a wide variety of soil types. Prefers full sun and drier areas. Provides important protective and nesting cover and food for birds, especially the Cedar Waxwing.

This medium to tall tree (40-80’) is the only native deciduous conifer in the northeast. The needles and seeds provide food for grouse, snowshoe hare, deer and other wildlife.

Medium to large tree (40-80’) of forested wetlands and moist woods. Partial shade to full sun. Fruit provides food for wildlife. Great fall color.      Back to top

An important tree (30-40’) of northern bogs, and hilltops. This tree can withstand periodic flooding. Cones provide food for wildlife.

A medium-sized (to 60’) pioneer species, this tree will colonize in low fertility dry/sandy soils.

A common pine of upland forests and wetland edges. This tree often grows quite tall (100’+) in well drained soils. Provides important cover for many species of wildlife including deer and owls.

A fast-growing, long-lived canopy tree (75-100') found in floodplains and lowland forests.

A very fast-growing tree (75-100’) common to flood plains. Expansive root systems make this a good plant for bioengineering and soil stabilization. Buds and catkins provide a food source for grouse, finches and other songbirds.

This fast-growing (50-60’) pioneer species has the ability to root sucker, form colonies and tolerate low fertility soils. Important food source for beaver and deer.

The berries of this tree (30-40’) are sought by a vast array of animals ranging from songbirds to black bear.

A bushy tree (25’) with white flowers in spring. Dark red fruit feeds birds and other wildlife. Drought tolerant.      Back to top

Large (100’) majestic oak. Acorns provide valuable wildlife food. Wide moisture tolerance.

Majestic tree with wide spreading crown (50-80’). Tolerates seasonal flooding, drought and some salinity. Acorns of this oak are one of the most valued by birds and other animals.

An important food source for wildlife, this wetland oak (60-70’) also helps stabilize bottomland soils subject to flooding. Wide moisture tolerance.

Common tree (80’-100’) of the northeast. A good buffer zone species.

A very fast-growing tree of small height (30-40’) with expansive roots. Good for bioengineering and soil stabilization. Tolerates poor soil conditions. Provides a good food source for song birds. Aggressive roots and root suckers. Also available in tubelings.     

An important tree of New England forests reaching 80-100’. Hemlock provides dense cover and browse for deer during winter months.

This tall tree (60-80’) inhabits moist to dry soils, forests, stream edges, and roadsides.      Back to top