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Arbovitae
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| This tree has a nice natural shape.
The trees are drought tolerant and has
feathery, green foliage. |
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Ash
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| There are several types of trees to
choose from. They come in varying sizes. The
tree needs good soil to thrive. |
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Birch
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| These trees grow to a height of 60
to 70 feet. They are a popular choice for home
landscapes. Their distinctive bark makes them
an ornamental trees. |
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Buckeye
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| This is a medium-size tree. When
its leaves are crushed, there is a disagreeable
odor. The fruit of the tree is round or
oblong. |
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Crabapple
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| There are several species and
varieties of crabapple trees. Crabapple trees
are popular in the north and midwest. Trees may
grow from 6 feet to 50 feet. The trees require
little pruning but this should be done before
early June. |
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Crape Myrtle
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| This is a flowering tree. It has
beautiful color in summer. It is a low
maintenance tree. |
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Dogwood
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| There are beautiful flowers on this
tree in spring. There are several species of
trees to choose from. |
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Fir
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| This tree is a species of evergreen
and is used as Christmas trees. |
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Flowering Cherry
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| They grow in most regions but do
need to be watered. Most species are bloomers.
The Black Cherry Tree does have edible
fruit. |
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Flowering Pear
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| It is a beautiful flowering tree.
There are several species to choose from. |
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Hickory
|
| There are several species to choose
from that produce large nuts. Some trees such
as the Shagback Hickory tree is grown
exclusively for their nuts. |
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Locust
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| This tree is noted for its fall
colors and is drought tolerant. There are
several species to choose from. The flowers of
the Honey Locust provide nectar and pollen for
bees. |
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Magnolia
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| Once established, the trees need
little maintenance. They have large blooms and
a fragrant smell. The species is more than 95
million years old. |
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Maple
|
| There are a lot of species of maple
trees. They have a slow growth rate and will
grow in most types of soil. |
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Oak
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| It is a member of the Beech family
and has broad leaves. Oak trees can live for
200 years or more. |
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Other
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| The trees in this section include
the Sycamore, Hornbeam, Cypress, and
others. |
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Pine
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| There are about 35 species of pine
trees in North America. The trees are evergreen
trees with long, needle-shaped leaves. |
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Redbud
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| This tree blooms in late winter and
early spring. It is drought tolerant and has
magenta blooms. |
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Spruce
|
| These are conifers. The Colorado
Blue Spruce is one of the most popular. They
are deer-resistant. They are chosen by many as
Christmas trees. |
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Walnut
|
| The tallest is the Black walnut
which can reach 100 feet. It is prized for its
wood. |
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Willow
|
| The willow has about 400 species.
They grow in moist soil. The leaves are
typically elongated but can be round or
oval. |
