Tree

Common Name: Quaking AspenLatin Name: Populus tremuloidesVisit Plant Profile >>Description & OverviewFast-growing narrow oval to pyramidal with lustrous dark green foliage that trembles in the slightest breeze. Indifferent to soil conditions. Suckers to...

Common Name: ButternutLatin Name: Juglans cinereaVisit Plant Profile >>Description & OverviewLarge spreading tree similar to black walnut but more tolerant of a variety of sites, though it prefers moist, rich, deep soils. Larval host plant for the Luna...

Common Name: Bur OakLatin Name: Quercus macrocarpaVisit Plant Profile >>Description & OverviewVery tough and durable oak tree once established. Very tolerant of highly alkaline soils. Most have interesting corky bark on young branches. The acorns make it...

Common Name: Bog BirchLatin Name: Betula pumilaVisit Plant Profile >>Description & OverviewAn uncommon shrubby tree, with reddish bark, lovely small oval leaves, and catkins that bloom from mid-to late spring. Many insects are drawn to the flowers, while...

Common Name: Bigtooth AspenLatin Name: Populus grandidentataVisit Plant Profile >>Description & OverviewOlive-colored, drab bark and large-toothed leaves distinguish Big Tooth Aspen from Quaking Aspen. Exceptional gold fall color has a little more orange...

Common Name: BasswoodLatin Name: Tilia americanaVisit Plant Profile >>Description & OverviewA stately, native lowland tree with dense foliage. Spreading low-hung branches. Sweet-smelling, pale yellow flowers in June.Core CharacteristicsMature Height:...

Common Name: Hills OakLatin Name: Quercus ellipsoidalisVisit Plant Profile >>Description & OverviewA local ecotype of Northern Pin Oak that is listed as a distinct plant from the species by the Morton Arboretum (although it does not have a botanical...

Common Name: IronwoodLatin Name: Ostrya virginianaVisit Plant Profile >>Description & OverviewA small understory tree that is great for restricted spaces and thrives in sun or heavy shade. Game birds feed on seeds and buds. Use as an ornamental in a...

Common Name: Black WalnutLatin Name: Juglans nigraVisit Plant Profile >>Description & OverviewTall forest tree with round, delicious nuts which squirrels find irresistible. Valuable timber tree. Allelopathic to some plants, use caution where planting...

Common Name: Paper BirchLatin Name: Betula papyriferaVisit Plant Profile >>Description & OverviewThin, white papery bark peels to reveal reddish-brown underneath that becomes pure white with age. Dark-green leaves turn golden in autumn. Provides shelter...

Common Name: Yellow BirchLatin Name: Betula alleghaniensisVisit Plant Profile >>Description & OverviewSpectacular round headed form with distinctie yellow-brown bark and foliage that exhibits a wonderful golden yello fall color. Use as a specimen or a...

Common Name: Speckled AlderLatin Name: Alnus incana var. rugosaVisit Plant Profile >>Description & OverviewA coarse small tree or large shrub with distinct whitish lenticels on the stems that give it its name. In late March to early April, clusters of...

Common Name: Mountain MapleLatin Name: Acer spicatumVisit Plant Profile >>Description & OverviewSmall understory tree native to northern Wisconsin that exhibits outstanding fall color that ranges from yellow, to orange, to red. As with other maples, this...

Common Name: American BeechLatin Name: Fagus grandifoliaVisit Plant Profile >>Description & Overview Large, stately tree with light gray, smooth bark that can resemble an elephant's hide. Edible nuts are attractive to wildlife and are produced every...

Common Name: Swamp White OakLatin Name: Quercus bicolorVisit Plant Profile >>Description & OverviewLarge lowland tree. One of the easiest oaks to transplant due to its naturally fibrous root system. Prefers slightly acid soils and can display chlorosis...

Common Name: Pagoda DogwoodLatin Name: Cornus alternifoliaVisit Plant Profile >>Description & OverviewShrubby, small tree with four-season interest. Creamy, flat-topped flower clusters in May are followed by blue-black pea-sized fruits. Early fall color...