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American Elm
A large deciduous tree with a vase-like crown and rough, ridged bark. Leaves are oval with a pointed tip and toothed edges.
Ponderosa Pine
A tall, straight pine tree with a distinctive orange-brown bark in a pattern of large plates. Needles are in bundles of three.
Coast Redwood
The tallest tree species on earth, with a conical crown and reddish-brown bark. Leaves are needle-like.
Eastern Red Cedar
An evergreen with a conical to columnar shape, fragrant and rich green, scaly leaves. Produces blue berries (cones).
River Birch
A medium-sized tree that often has multiple trunks and flaky, peeling bark. Leaves are diamond-shaped with a double-toothed margin.
Red Maple
Medium-sized tree with red flowers, winged seeds, and red fall foliage. Bark is smooth when young and becomes ridged with age.
Yellow Birch
A medium to large tree with distinctive, shaggy yellow-gold bark. Leaves are alternate, oval-shaped with serrated edges.
Quaking Aspen
Recognized by its trembling leaves caused by flattened petioles. Bark is greenish-white with black knots.
Giant Sequoia
Known for its immense size and thick, fibrous, reddish bark. Has very small, scale-like leaves and large cones.
American Beech
A stately tree known for its smooth, silver-gray bark and pointed, ovate leaves that turn golden bronze in autumn.
Black Walnut
A valuable hardwood tree known for its dark wood and edible nuts. Leaves are compound with 15-23 leaflets.
Live Oak
Notable for its longevity and sprawling, twisted limbs. Leaves are dark green, leathery, and small compared to other oaks. Produces acorns.
Norway Spruce
A large conifer with a pyramid shape and drooping branches. Needles are sharp, shiny, and dark green. Cones are long and cylindrical.
White Oak
A large, long-lived tree with white-gray bark and lobed leaves. Produces acorns that are a food source for wildlife.
American Chestnut
Once a dominant forest tree, now rare due to chestnut blight. Nuts were a major food source for wildlife. Leaves are elongated with serrated edges.
Southern Magnolia
An evergreen tree with large, glossy leaves and fragrant, white flowers. Produces cone-like fruit with red seeds.
White Pine
The largest pine in the northeast, with blue-green needles in bundles of five. Bark is smooth on young trees, becoming deeply grooved with age.
Douglas Fir
An evergreen conifer with a conical shape, known for its prominent cones and bark furrows. Widely used in the timber industry.
Sugar Maple
Famous for its sap which is used to make maple syrup. Leaves are palmate and turn vivid colors in autumn.
Bald Cypress
A deciduous conifer with a tapered trunk and feathery foliage. Forms 'knees' which protrude from water in swampy areas.
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