Red Maple Acer rubrum

At all seasons of the year red maple has something red about it. In winter the red buds and twigs; in spring the red flowers, in summer the red leafstalks and red twigs; and in the fall the leaves turn crimson or winy red.

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Boxelder Acer negundo

The olive-green twigs are covered with a powdery coating that can be easily rubbed off. The maple "keys" hang on the tree after the leaves have fallen.

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American Elm Ulmus americana

Leaves are asymmetrical or lopsided at the base. Trunk usually divides into several stems which form a broad, round-topped crown of long, graceful branches. Very distinctive appearance.

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Winged Elm Ulmus alata

Named for its thin, corky growth or "wings" usually found on the smaller branches. Grows rapidly, a favorite ornamental and street tree.

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American Beech Fagus grandiflora

Readily identified by its smooth, light gray bark; frequently carved with dates and initials. The sweet-meated nuts are eaten by many birds and mammals.

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American Sycamore Platanus occidentalis

Bark generally smooth, greenish gray in color. Outer bark flakes off in large patches exposing the nearly white younger bark. Wood difficult to split. Pioneers made the solid wheels of their ox carts from it.

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Sugarberry Celtis laevigata

Found along streams and in bottomland areas. Bark is silvery and develops corky warts and ridges on the trunk. Fruit is a drupe that is orange to dark red when ripe.

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Black Willow Salix nigra

Usually found growing along lakes and streams. The twigs of this tree, put into the ground, grow into new, full-sized willows. The lightweight and flexible wood is used for artificial limbs, wicker baskets, and furniture.

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River Birch Betula nigra

Reddish brown or cinnamon-red bark peels off in thin, curling, tough, papery layers, presenting a ragged and quite distinctive appearance. Usually found near rivers, lakes, and swamps.

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Red Mulberry Morus rubra

Soft, tough, durable wood. Sometimes planted as an ornamental and for bird food. Distinguishing characteristics are its varied-shaped leaves, black berry-like fruit, and milky sap.

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