Large Trees

A long lived, dry soil oak lovely in both form and fall color. Also provides fairly dense shade, and so is often planted decoratively. Pollination:...

A.k.a. paperbark birch. One of the most adaptable and southerly of the birches, it hosts the mourning cloak butterfly and two spectacular moths: th...

A tree with endearing rounded, sometimes lobed "mitten" leaves that turn bright yellow, orange, and red in the fall. Hosts a number of charismatic ...

A dry soil oak best known for its red fall foliage. Growth is reasonably fast for an oak, and drought tolerance is good. Prefers well drained soils...

A standout among hickories! As a host for a wide array of insects and with large, sweet nuts, shagbark is a cornerstone of healthy forests. Trees t...

An adaptable, easily identified oak- shingle oak leaves have smooth or shallowly lobed edges. A good, drought tolerant, hardy oak to add diversity ...

This adaptable, comparatively fast growing oak is valued for its large acorns and bright red fall color. Young trees are pyrimidal and become sprea...

A fast growing maple that is easily grown in essentially any average to wet soil and excellent for quick wildlife support! A staple as a fast growi...

 A well known species for good reason, sugar maples are a staple and climax species of the eastern woodlands! Best grown in moist soil containing s...

A.k.a. cow oak. A white oak whose large acorns are particularly appealing to wildlife! Their nuts lack most of the tannins that make most acorns bi...

A relatively fast growing oak that prefers medium to wet soils! Like other white oaks, it’s acorns are comparatively less bitter and popular with w...

Often planted decoratively for its distinctive leaves, seed pods, and stunning fall color, sweetgum are a colorful addition to naturalized landscap...

A well known shade tree with good drought tolerance and adaptable soil requirements. Plants are slow growing but long lived- young individuals have...

A fairly hardy, widespread, and shapely spruce. Accepts full sun but, as Indiana is the southern extent of its hardiness, cooler locations with aft...

A.k.a. big buckeye and sweet buckeye. The largest buckeye native to the US! Flowers are large, but a discreet yellow/brown color. Intolerant of dro...