NORTHERN RED OAK   (Quercus rubra)  The fastest growing of our native hardwoods with sharply toothed, 7-11 lobed leaves, turning red in autumn.  Attaining heights of 60' to 80' with a trunk 3' or more in diameter.  Prefers well-drained clay to loam sand with full sunlight.  Often planted for wildlife, aesthetics and timber production.  The wood is generally used for furniture, millwork and veneer.  Good wildlife food source.

WHITE OAK   (Quercus alba)  A slow growing, long-lived native hardwood with 5-9 rounded lobes per leaf.  Attaining heights of 80' to 100' with a trunk of 3' or more in diameter.  Prefers well-drained clay to loam sand with full sunlight.  Sweet acorns are preferred by wildlife.  Valuable for timber production.  The wood is heavy and strong; used for furniture, veneer and barrels. Excellent wildlife food source

WHITE BIRCH

Medium to fast growing, large tree noted for its attractive bark and lustrous green diamond shaped leaves.  It requires a cool, moist root zone, full sun.  Grows to 30-40 feet tall.

SUGAR MAPLE    (Acer saccharum)  A moderately growing, long-lived shade tree with 5 shallow lobes developing brilliant reds and yellows in autumn.  Attaining heights of 70' to 100' with a trunk 3' to 4' in diameter.  Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained clay to loam soils.  Very shade tolerant.  Most often planted for ornamental, aesthetics and timber production.  The wood is generally used for lumber, veneer and cabinets.  A great value to maple syrup production.

RED MAPLE    (Acer rubrum)  A moderate to fast growing, large shade tolerant tree with 3-5 lobes turning bright scarlet, orange or yellow in autumn.  Attaining heights of 60' to 90' with a trunk 2' to 3' in diameter.  Performs on a wide variety of soil conditions from poorly drained swamps and wet stream banks to dry ridges.  Vigorous stump sprouting following disturbance.  Most often planted for wildlife habitat and ornamental uses.  The wood is generally not strong, thus, used for pulpwood, plywood and crates.

SILVER MAPLE  (acer saccharinum)  Fast growing  that has deeply lobes leaves that are bright green above and silvery white beneath, turning yellow in the fall.  Tolerates wet sites and clay. Full sun. May be useful in large open areas or on sterile soils. Grows to heights of 60 to 80 feet.

BLACK CHERRY   (Prunus serotina)  The largest and hardiest of our native cherries. A fast growing tree attaining heights of 60’ to 80’ with a trunk of 2’ to 3’ in diameter. Prefers sandy to loamy, well-drained soils. The clusters of black fruit, which ripen in late summer are an important food source for birds and wildlife. One of our most valuable timber trees much sought after for fine furniture and veneers. Shade intolerant, as it grows older.

AMERICAN MOUNTAIN ASH   (Sorbus americana) A small, flowering tree native to the northern half of Michigan. Prefers moist, rich soil so it is usually found growing around the hedges of swamps, bogs and streams. It grows to heights of 10 – 30 feet with a rounded crown. Clusters of white flowers develop into bright orange red berries relished by birds.  Resistant to the Emerald Ash Borer