Trees -

Witch Hazel Hamamelis

Performs best in moist, well-drained soil high in organic matter, but can tolerate clay soil. Mulch to keep soil moist. Avoid dry conditions. One of the most salt-tolerant shrubs. Light Exposure: Full sun, Partial sun/shade, Full…

White Spruce

Picea glauca

Best in full sun. Tolerant of clay soil but good drainage is a must. The shallow, spreading root system benefits from a 3-4” layer of organic mulch. Low maintenance.

White Pine

Pinus strobus

Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil in sun, although young trees tolerate light shade. Avoid planting in open, windy sites. Very cold tolerant.

White Oak

Quercus alba

Does not tolerate wet conditions, best planted in well-drained sites. Light Exposure: Full sun

White Cedar

Thuja occidentalis

Foliage tends to discolor in winter. This species is tolerant of shearing. Prefers consistent moisture but not wet soil. Keep mulched to moderate soil temperature swings. Best growth occurs in full sun to part shade.

White Birch

Betula papyrifera

Soil Preference: Acid soil, Moist, well-drained soil. Light Exposure: Full sun

Tulip

Liriodendron

Tuliptree prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils. Tolerant of more alkaline soil. Light Exposure: Full sun, Partial sun/shade

Tamarak

Larix laricina

Best in cool climates with adequate soil moisture. Dislikes heat and drought. Light Exposure: Full sun

Sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Plants grow best in moist, deep, rich well-drained soil in full sun. Does not tolerate shady sites. Soil pH adaptable, moderately salt tolerant Do not grow sycamore near septic fields.

Swamp White Oak

Quercus bicolor

Soil Preference: Acid soil, Moist, well-drained soil. Light Exposure: Full sun. Tolerant of salt, drought and heat.

Sugar Maple

Acer saccharum

Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil. Light Exposure: Full sun, Partial sun/shade, Full shade

Staghorn Sumac

Rhus typhina

Very adaptable to most growing conditions, from poor soils to drought conditions. Best in full sun and well-drained soil.

Spicebush

Lindera benzoin

Best in part shade but will tolerant full sun with adequate soil moisture. Prune after flowering. All parts of plant are highly aromatic when crushed. Drought sensitive.

Silver Maple

Acer saccharinum

Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil, Wet soil. Light Exposure: Full sun, Partial sun/shade

Silky Dogwood

Cornus amomum

A Midwest native dogwood found in damp to wet sites. Best in full sun in moist areas. Tolerant of soil pH.

Shagbark Hickory

Carya ovata

Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil. Light Exposure: Full sun, Partial sun/shade

Serviceberry

Amelanchier

Soil Preference: Acid soil, Moist, well-drained soil. Light Exposure: Full sun, Partial sun/shade

Red Osier Dogwood

Cornus sericea

For best flowering and winter color grow in full sun. Tolerant of shade conditions. Very adaptable to soil conditions, including wet soils.

Red Oak

Quercus rubra

Prefers a well-drained, rich woodland site. Best in sandy, loam soil. Tolerant of air pollution and salt. Light Exposure: Full sun, Partial sun/shade

Pagoda Dogwood

Cornus alternifolia

Prefers moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil. If planted in full sun, the shallow root system benefits with a layer of mulch to moderate soil temperature and conserve moisture. Best in part shade, protected from wind.

Native Red Maple

Acer rubrum

Red maple does not tolerate heavy pollution. Soil Preference: Acid soil, Moist, well-drained soil. Light Exposure: Full sun, Partial sun/shade

Nannyberry

Viburnum lentago

Very adaptable from full sun to shade, in dry sites to moist, wet sites. Flowers on old wood, prune after flowering to maintain size and shape. Moderate degree of salt tolerance.

Kentucky Coffee Tree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil. Light Exposure: Full sun

Ironwood

Ostrya virginiana

Full sun to partial shade, naturally occurs in dry woodland understory. Best in slightly acid soil that is moist, fertile and well-drained, can tolerate dry gravelly soils in partial shade once established. Difficult to transplant and…

Hemlock

Tsuga canadensis

This tree does not tolerate heat, drought, or urban conditions. Shelter from strong winter winds to avoid winter burn. Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil. Light Exposure: Full sun, Partial sun/shade, Full shade

Hackberry

dwarf – Celtis tenuifolia

Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or…

Hackberry

Celtis occidentalis

Full sun in well drained soil, pH tolerant A relatively low-maintenance tree

Grey Dogwood

Cornus racemosa

Grows in full sun in wet or dry sites but best in well-drained soil. Tolerant of heavy shade. An excellent plant for screening or to use along ponds and stream banks.

Flowering Dogwood

Cornus florida

Tends to develop problems in heavy clay soil. Prefers acid soil and gets chlorotic symptoms (pale green leaves) in high pH soils. Shallow root system benefits with a few inches of mulch to moderate soil temperature.…

Eastern Redbud

Cercis canadensis

Full sun to partial shade. Medium-to-wet loam/soil that will also tolerate acidic and heavy clay.

Eastern Red Cedar

Juniperus Virginiana

Foliage often changes color in winter. Tolerant of alkaline and acid soils. Best growth in full sun to part shade in well-drained, moist to dry soil.

Douglas Fir

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Best in moist, neutral to acidic soil in full sun. Does not like hot, dry sites, prefers a cooler climate.

Concolor Fir

Abies concolor

Do not plant in heavy clay soil. Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil, Sandy soil. Light Exposure: Full sun, Partial sun/shade

Chokecherry

Prunus virginiana

Best in full sun to part shade. Tolerant of drought and dry to medium soil.

Chinquapin Oak

Quercus muehlenbergii

Soil Preference: Alkaline soil, Moist, well-drained soil. Light Exposure: Full sun

Cherry Birch

Betula lenta

Sweet birch occurs in moist, well-drained woodland slopes. Best grown in full sun.

Butternut

Juglans cinerea

This species prefers rich, moist soils but can also tolerate drier sites. Produces a chemical, juglone, which is toxic to many plants. Light Exposure: Full sun, Partial sun/shade

Bur Oak

Quercus macrocarpa

Full sun in well drained soil, but adaptable to many soils. Drought tolerant once established.

Blue Spruce

Picea pungens

Spruce grow best in full sun. Dense shade results in bare branches. Protect from drying winds. Adaptable to wide range of soil but require good drainage and benefits from irrigation in dry weather.

Blue Beech

Carpinus caroliniana

Soil Preference: Acid soil, Moist, well-drained soil, Wet soil. Light Exposure: Full sun, Partial sun/shade, Full shade

Bladdernut

Staphylea trifolia

Best used as an understory plant in moist, shady sites. Soil Preference: Alkaline soil, Moist, well-drained soil. Light Exposure: Full sun, Partial sun/shade, Full shade

Black Spruce

Picea mariana

Soil Preference: Acid soil, Moist, well-drained soil, Wet soil. Light Exposure: Full sun

Black Oak

Quercus velutina

Soil Preference: Acid soil, Dry soil. Light Exposure: Full sun, Partial sun/shade

Black Maple

Acer nigrum

Soil Preference: Acid soil, Moist, well-drained soil. Light Exposure: Full sun, Partial sun/shade, Full shade

Black Gum

Nyssa sylvatica

Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils high in organic matter. Best in full sun.

Black Elderberry

Sambucus nigra

Soil Preference: Acid soil, Alkaline soil, Moist, well-drained soil, Wet soil. Light Exposure: Full sun, Partial sun/shade, Full shade

Black Cherry

Prunus serotina

The tree grows best in a slightly acid to neutral pH soil. Avoid wet sites. Full sun, partial sun/shade

Bitternut Hickory

Carya cordiformis

Bitternut Hickory prefers deep, moist well-drained soils, but is often found in drier conditions. Full sun, partial sun/shade, full shade.

Basswood

Tilia americana

Best in moist, well-drained soils. Adaptable to alkaline soils. Full sun, Partial sun/shade.

Balsam Fir

Abies balsamea

Balsam fir is very cold hardy, but does not do well in hot, humid summers. It prefers an acid, well drained soil, but can tolerate sites that are more consistently moist. Does poorly on dry exposed…

American Hazelnut

Corylus americana

Full Sun to medium shade. They prefer a moist, well drained soil, but they tolerate clay soil well too. They also handle alkaline soils and drought just fine. If planted near in wet soil or along…