The Bur Oak, Quercus macrocarpa, is a medium to large species within the “white oak group” and is often considered one of the stateliest trees in North America. Though most common in the American Midwest,  its most dense populations are in the Great Lakes region and northern part of the Mississippi … [Read more...]

Picea glauca is a drought tolerant, deer tolerant, cold-hardy evergreen, which occurs naturally from Newfoundland south to Zone 6. It is also called Canada Spruce or Skunk Spruce – the blue-green needles sometimes have a pungent scent when crushed. White Spruce is a a fairly narrow, compact, … [Read more...]

Pinus resinosa – Red Pine This native evergreen can tolerate dry, exposed sites, and is great for a windbreak. It reaches up to 50 feet in height and is native as far north as Nova Scotia, and south to Pennsylvania. Pictured above is a stand of Red Pine in Lackawanna County PA.  Photo Credit: … [Read more...]