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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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| The tallest is the Black walnut which can reach 100 feet. It is prized for its wood. |
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Willow
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| The willow has about 400 species. They grow in moist soil. The leaves are typically elongated but can be round or
oval. |
