Trees – Freeman Research Institute

Black Oak (Quercus velutina)

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description
Very similar to Northern Red Oak

Occurrence
Planted east of the big brush island

Native To State: NO
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description
Very similar to Black Oak and Pin Oak.

Occurrence
Planted east of the big brush island

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description
Small tree with sharp-toothed leaves

Occurrence
Few specimens planted in back 40 in 2019

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description
Large tree which prefers lowland moist soils. Large compound leaves resemble walnut leaves.

Occurance
Found in existing woods in former pasture and especially in the wet area of the back 40

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description
Deciduous conifer with soft, short needles that turn bright yellow in the fall.

Occurrence
3 larger trees were planted in 1993, others planted in 2008 and in 2016

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description
Bowl-shaped short shrub with stickery pointed scaly needles. Produces blue berries.

Occurrence
Widespread throughout the property

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description
Large straight-trunked tree with serrated simple leaves

Occurrence
Many seedlings planted in various places in 2016

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description
Large straight-trunked tree with compound leaves

Occurrence
Many seedlings planted in various places in 2016

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description
Large, fast-growing softwood tree. Releases cotton-like fuzz in spring.

Occurrence
One planted in north west corner along crick in 2018

Native To State: NO
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description
Common introduced pine which matures into sparsely branched trees with reddish scaly bark.

Occurrence
Multiple planted in former field area in 2016.