Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Small tree with sharp-toothed leaves
Occurrence
Few specimens planted in back 40 in 2019
Mountain Maple – Acer spicatum
Category: Maples
Ginnala Maple – Acer ginnala
Native To State: NO
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
More of a shrup than a tree. This maple gets brightly colored leaves in the fall – from red to orange.
Occurance
Predominantly found along the main pine grove where seedlings were planted in 1987.
Boxelder – Acer negundo
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Sprawling, struggling tree which breaks easily in wind and grows rapidly and easily in a wide range of conditions
Occurance
Widespread in all locations – coming up from seed in many formerly grass-dominated areas and as an understory plant.
Sugar Maple – Acer saccharum
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Large tree with rounded crown. Leaves have rounded lobes.
Occurance
Specimens first planted in 2013 as seedlings in select areas scattered in the former pasture as well as along the winding path.
Silver Maple – Acer saccharinum
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Larger tree with short trunk which splits to multiple trunks.
Occurance
One specimen planted in yard with 1′ plus diameter trunk.
Red Maple – Acer rubrum
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Larger tree with brilliant red, yellow or orange fall color
Occurance
Scattered throughout the woods. Large mature trees and many seedlings.