Types of Trees

TREE PLANTING AND CONSERVATION PLAN
Types of Trees

To give you some ideas, a few types of trees and their descriptions are listed below:

EASTERNWHITE PINE

The Eastern White Pine usually grows to a height of 15-24 meters with a spread of 7.5-11 meters. It is a somewhat easy tree to grow and takes well to transplanting. The Eastern White Pine prefers cool conditions and moist, well-drained sandy soil. The Eastern White Pine prefers sunlight but will endure partial shade in its early years.

RED MAPLE

The Red Maple is a deciduous tree, which means that it looses it’s leaves in the winter months, and blooms in mid-spring. It is recognized by its production of brilliant and impressive fall colours. The Red Maple can grow to a height of 18-19 meters with a spread of 12-13 meters. It is a fast-growing, low maintenance species, favors sunlight but tolerates shade, and prefers soil that remains moist with pH levels below 7.

RED OAK

The Red Oak is also a deciduous tree, known for its strength and spectacular fall colours ranging from yellow-brown to russet-red and bright red and bears acorns. It grows to a height of 25-27 meters with a spread of 13-14 meters. The Red Oak prefers sunlight with moderate shade and well-drained soils.

RED PINE

The Red Pine is readily available, grow easily and quickly, and make excellent screen or ornamental plants. It is a good choice for use as a windbreaker. It usually grows to a height of 22 meters with a spread of 9-10 meters. The Red Pine prefers dry, sandy soils, but can grow in all types of soils as long as they are well drained.

SHADBUSH – JUNEBERRY/SERVICEBERRY

There are various species of the Juneberry/Serviceberry Tree. The Juneberry/Serviceberry has small, white flowers in early spring which bloom into maroon berry that attract birds and other wildlife in mid-summer. . It grows to a height of 5-15 meters. The Juneberry/Serviceberry prefers sunlight with moderate shade and well-drained soils.

WHITE ASH

The White Ash is the most widespread form of the ash tree. It is also a deciduous tree, known for its adaptability, speedy growth, and recognized by its leaves which turn a shiny bronze purple color in the fall. Its covering is scattered with small tufts of flowers in the spring. It grows to a height of 24-25 meters with a spread of 18-19 meters. The White Ash is excellent for use as a shade tree and adapts well to any soil.

WHITE BIRCH

The White Birch is known for its attractive leaves and distinctive bark, which makes them valuable shade and ornamental trees. It usually grows to a height of 25 meters and are best to be planted in clumps. The White Birch can tolerate most types of soil, but prefers moist, well-drained sandy soil. The White Birch is not shade tolerant and prefers direct sunlight on its crown while shading the base of the tree from extreme heat and evaporation. The best way to she the base of the tree is to
plant them in clumps.

WHITE SPRUCE

The White Spruce is an excellent species to be used as a windbreaker and they act as a barricade to wind, snow and rain. It grows to a height of 15-16 meters with a spread of 6-7 meters. The White Spruce is widely used for its site adaptability as it can thrive under a variety of environments and endures diverse soils.

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