Category: Coniferous

Eastern Hemlock – Tsuga canadensis

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Appearance: Tsuga canadensis is an evergreen tree known for its flat, short needles and small cones.

Leaves: The needles are flat, short, and arranged in two rows.

Cones: It produces small, woody cones that dangle from the branches.

Bark: The bark is brownish-gray and furrowed.

Habitat: It is commonly found in moist, shaded woodlands.

Distribution: Eastern hemlock is native to North America.

Occurrence
Specimens planted on north end of field trail

Arbor Vitae – Thuja occidentalis

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Appearance: Thuja occidentalis is an evergreen tree known for its scale-like leaves and small, woody cones.

Leaves: The leaves are scale-like, overlapping, and appear in flattened sprays.

Cones: It produces small, woody cones.

Bark: The bark is reddish-brown and fibrous.

Habitat: It is commonly found in wetlands and along streams.

Distribution: Northern white cedar is native to North America.


Compact, pyramidal; height 50′ to 60′, diameter 24″ to 36″; trunk often twisted, strongly tapered, and frequently divided into two or more direct stems; branches short and nearly horizontal; sometimes forms almost impenetrable thickets because dead branches are very stiff and persistent; in the open, develops a conical, symmetrical crown. There are numerous ornamental or garden varieties of white cedar known as arborvitae.

Occurrence
Several larger specimens found around the edges of the farm yard.

Balsam Fir – Abies balsamea

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Appearance: Abies balsamea is an evergreen tree known for its spire-like shape and aromatic needles.

Leaves: The needles are flat, dark green, and have a pleasant balsam fragrance.

Cones: It produces small, upright cones that disintegrate upon maturity.

Bark: The bark is grayish-brown and smooth.

Habitat: It is commonly found in northern woodlands and at higher elevations.

Distribution: Balsam fir is native to North America.

Occurrence
Several good-sized specimens appear along the edge of the farm yard, and two nice groups on either side of the marsh.

Jack Pine – Pinus banksiana

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES*

Description

Appearance: Pinus banksiana is a coniferous tree known for its small, resinous cones and twisted, light green needles.

Leaves: The needles are twisted, in pairs, and are relatively short.

Cones: It produces small, serotinous cones that are often clustered near the branch tips.

Bark: The bark is grayish-brown and scaly.

Habitat: It is commonly found in sandy or rocky soils, especially in boreal forests.

Distribution: Jack pine is native to North America.

Occurance
Many specimens were planted throughout the north field area in 2013. *One volunteer came up in the back 40 field in approximately 2007 and is currently the largest specimen at around 20′ tall.