{"id":562,"date":"2024-02-06T22:05:51","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T22:05:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ontariolistshub.com\/?p=562"},"modified":"2024-02-06T22:05:54","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T22:05:54","slug":"fastest-growing-trees-in-ontario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ontariolistshub.com\/fastest-growing-trees-in-ontario\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Fastest Growing Trees In Ontario (2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Trees play an important role in the environment and the Ontario landscape. They provide oxygen, improve air quality, reduce soil erosion, provide habitat for wildlife, and provide shade and beauty.<\/p>\n

With the right combination of soil, water, and sunlight, some trees can grow faster than others, making them ideal choices for reforestation and landscaping projects. So White Pine comes first on the list of the top 10 fastest growing trees in Ontario, so, let us take a look at some of the features and interesting things you need to know about some of these trees in Ontario.<\/p>\n

Top 10 Fastest Growing Trees In Ontario<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. White Pine<\/strong><\/h3>\n

First, on our listing of the fastest growing trees in Ontario today is the White Pine tree. The white pine is the tallest and most majestic of the Ontario trees. It can reach heights of 80-90 feet and has a wide, conical shape. It is an excellent choice for windbreaks, shade and wildlife habitat. The<\/span> White<\/span> Pine<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> species<\/span> of<\/span> an ever<\/span>green<\/span> tree<\/span> native<\/span> to<\/span> Ontario<\/span>,<\/span> Canada<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

It<\/span> is<\/span> the<\/span> official<\/span> provincial<\/span> tree<\/span> of<\/span> Ontario<\/span> and<\/span> one<\/span> of<\/span> the<\/span> largest<\/span> and<\/span> most<\/span> important<\/span> timber<\/span> trees<\/span> in<\/span> Eastern<\/span> North<\/span> America<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> White<\/span> Pine<\/span> has<\/span> a<\/span> straight<\/span> and<\/span> slender<\/span> trunk<\/span> and<\/span> can<\/span> grow<\/span> up<\/span> to<\/span> 75<\/span> feet<\/span> tall<\/span>.<\/span> Its<\/span> bark<\/span> is<\/span> sc<\/span>aly<\/span> and<\/span> grey<\/span>ish<\/span>–<\/span>brown<\/span> in<\/span> color<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> it<\/span> has<\/span> long<\/span> needles<\/span> that<\/span> are<\/span> usually<\/span> four<\/span> to<\/span> six<\/span> inches<\/span> in<\/span> length<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The<\/span> White<\/span> Pine<\/span> produces<\/span> cones<\/span>,<\/span> which<\/span> are<\/span> up<\/span> to<\/span> five<\/span> inches<\/span> in<\/span> length<\/span> and<\/span> contain<\/span> several<\/span> seeds<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> White<\/span> Pine<\/span> is<\/span> an<\/span> important<\/span> species<\/span> of<\/span> tree<\/span> in<\/span> Ontario<\/span> as<\/span> it<\/span> is<\/span> used<\/span> for<\/span> a<\/span> variety<\/span> of<\/span> purposes<\/span>.<\/span> Its<\/span> timber<\/span> is<\/span> used<\/span> for<\/span> lumber<\/span>,<\/span> construction<\/span>,<\/span> furniture<\/span>,<\/span> pulp<\/span> and<\/span> paper<\/span> production<\/span>.<\/span> Its<\/span> wood<\/span> is<\/span> also<\/span> used<\/span> for<\/span> fuel<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> its<\/span> needles<\/span> are<\/span> used<\/span> for<\/span> medicinal<\/span> purposes<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The<\/span> White<\/span> Pine<\/span> is<\/span> also<\/span> an<\/span> important<\/span> source<\/span> of<\/span> food<\/span> for<\/span> wildlife<\/span>,<\/span> including<\/span> birds<\/span>,<\/span> squirrel<\/span>s<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> por<\/span>cup<\/span>ines<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> White<\/span> Pine<\/span> is<\/span> an<\/span> important<\/span> part<\/span> of<\/span> the<\/span> ecology<\/span> of<\/span> Ontario<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> host<\/span> tree<\/span> for<\/span> many<\/span> species<\/span> of<\/span> m<\/span>oths<\/span>,<\/span> butterflies<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> other<\/span> insects<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> its<\/span> foliage<\/span> provides<\/span> shelter<\/span> and<\/span> shade<\/span> for<\/span> wildlife<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Red Maple<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Red Maple is one of the most common and rapid growing trees in Ontario. It grows at a rate of 2-3 feet per year and can reach heights of up to 70 feet. It is a great choice for a fast-growing shade tree. Red<\/span> Maple<\/span> (<\/span>A<\/span>cer<\/span> rub<\/span>rum<\/span>)<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> dec<\/span>id<\/span>uous<\/span> tree<\/span> native<\/span> to<\/span> North<\/span> America<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> is<\/span> one<\/span> of<\/span> the<\/span> most<\/span> common<\/span> trees<\/span> in<\/span> eastern<\/span> and<\/span> central<\/span> parts<\/span> of<\/span> the<\/span> continent<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Red<\/span> Maple<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> fast<\/span>–<\/span>growing<\/span> tree<\/span>,<\/span> reaching<\/span> heights<\/span> of<\/span> up<\/span> to<\/span> 70<\/span> feet<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> has<\/span> a<\/span> medium<\/span> to<\/span> coarse<\/span> texture<\/span>,<\/span> with<\/span> a<\/span> rounded<\/span> canopy<\/span> and<\/span> bright<\/span> green<\/span> leaves<\/span> that<\/span> turn<\/span> brilliant<\/span> shades<\/span> of<\/span> red<\/span> and<\/span> yellow<\/span> in<\/span> the<\/span> fall<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> tree<\/span> produces<\/span> small<\/span> red<\/span> flowers<\/span> in<\/span> spring<\/span> which<\/span> give<\/span> way<\/span> to<\/span> wing<\/span>ed<\/span> seed<\/span>–<\/span>like<\/span> sam<\/span>ar<\/span>as<\/span>.<\/span> Red<\/span> Maple<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> hard<\/span>y<\/span> and<\/span> adapt<\/span>able<\/span> tree<\/span>,<\/span> capable<\/span> of<\/span> thriving<\/span> in<\/span> a<\/span> variety<\/span> of<\/span> soil<\/span> types<\/span> and<\/span> climates<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

It<\/span> is<\/span> often<\/span> used<\/span> as<\/span> an<\/span> orn<\/span>amental<\/span> tree<\/span>,<\/span> for<\/span> shade<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> as<\/span> a<\/span> specimen<\/span> tree<\/span> in<\/span> parks<\/span>,<\/span> gardens<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> yards<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> is<\/span> also<\/span> a<\/span> popular<\/span> choice<\/span> for<\/span> fire<\/span>wood<\/span>,<\/span> as<\/span> it<\/span> is<\/span> dense<\/span>,<\/span> easy<\/span> to<\/span> split<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> produces<\/span> a<\/span> long<\/span>–<\/span>lasting<\/span>,<\/span> hot<\/span> flame<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Silver Maple<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Silver<\/span> Maple<\/span> (<\/span>A<\/span>cer<\/span> sac<\/span>char<\/span>in<\/span>um<\/span>)<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> large<\/span>,<\/span> fast<\/span>–<\/span>growing<\/span> tree<\/span> native<\/span> to<\/span> the<\/span> eastern<\/span> United<\/span> States<\/span> and<\/span> Canada<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> is<\/span> most<\/span> commonly<\/span> found<\/span> in<\/span> wetlands<\/span>,<\/span> flood<\/span>pl<\/span>ains<\/span> and<\/span> along<\/span> streams<\/span> and<\/span> rivers<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> silver<\/span> maple<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> dec<\/span>id<\/span>uous<\/span> tree<\/span> and<\/span> can<\/span> reach<\/span> heights<\/span> of<\/span> up<\/span> to<\/span> 100<\/span> feet<\/span> and<\/span> spreads<\/span> of<\/span> up<\/span> to<\/span> 40<\/span> feet<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> bark<\/span> is<\/span> smooth<\/span> and<\/span> gray<\/span> when<\/span> young<\/span>,<\/span> becoming<\/span> darker<\/span> and<\/span> fur<\/span>row<\/span>ed<\/span> with<\/span> age<\/span>.<\/span> Its<\/span> leaves<\/span> are<\/span> bright<\/span> green<\/span> and<\/span> deeply<\/span> lob<\/span>ed<\/span>,<\/span> turning<\/span> yellow<\/span>,<\/span> orange<\/span> and<\/span> red<\/span> in<\/span> autumn<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The<\/span> tree<\/span> produces<\/span> small<\/span>,<\/span> yellow<\/span>ish<\/span>–<\/span>green<\/span> flowers<\/span> in<\/span> the<\/span> spring<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> silver<\/span> maple<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> popular<\/span> landscape<\/span> tree<\/span> due<\/span> to<\/span> its<\/span> fast<\/span> growth<\/span> and<\/span> graceful<\/span>,<\/span> spreading<\/span> form<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> is<\/span> also<\/span> valued<\/span> for<\/span> its<\/span> shade<\/span> and<\/span> attractive<\/span> fall<\/span> color<\/span>.<\/span> Its<\/span> wood<\/span> is<\/span> used<\/span> for<\/span> paper<\/span>,<\/span> furniture<\/span> and<\/span> boxes<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The<\/span> silver<\/span> maple<\/span> is<\/span> susceptible<\/span> to<\/span> a<\/span> variety<\/span> of<\/span> pests<\/span> and<\/span> diseases<\/span>,<\/span> including<\/span> Dutch<\/span> el<\/span>m<\/span> disease<\/span>,<\/span> aph<\/span>ids<\/span>,<\/span> bore<\/span>rs<\/span> and<\/span> leaf<\/span>ho<\/span>ppers<\/span>.<\/span> In<\/span> addition<\/span>,<\/span> the<\/span> tree<\/span> is<\/span> susceptible<\/span> to<\/span> wind<\/span> damage<\/span> due<\/span> to<\/span> its<\/span> shallow<\/span> roots<\/span>.<\/span> Despite<\/span> its<\/span> drawbacks<\/span>,<\/span> the<\/span> silver<\/span> maple<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> beautiful<\/span> tree<\/span> that<\/span> can<\/span> be<\/span> a<\/span> great<\/span> addition<\/span> to<\/span> a<\/span> landscape<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> fast<\/span>–<\/span>growing<\/span> tree<\/span> that<\/span> can<\/span> provide<\/span> shade<\/span> and<\/span> beauty<\/span> in<\/span> a<\/span> short<\/span> amount<\/span> of<\/span> time<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Black Walnut<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Black<\/span> wal<\/span>nut<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> type<\/span> of<\/span> hard<\/span>wood<\/span> that<\/span> is<\/span> commonly<\/span> used<\/span> in<\/span> furniture<\/span> and<\/span> cabin<\/span>etry<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> is<\/span> prized<\/span> for<\/span> its<\/span> strength<\/span>,<\/span> durability<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> unique<\/span> dark<\/span> color<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> sap<\/span>wood<\/span> of<\/span> black<\/span> wal<\/span>nut<\/span> is<\/span> creamy<\/span> white<\/span>,<\/span> while<\/span> the<\/span> heart<\/span>wood<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> dark<\/span> brown<\/span>ish<\/span>–<\/span>black<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> wood<\/span> is<\/span> often<\/span> used<\/span> to<\/span> create<\/span> beautiful<\/span> pieces<\/span> of<\/span> furniture<\/span> and<\/span> cabin<\/span>etry<\/span>,<\/span> as<\/span> well<\/span> as<\/span> for<\/span> floor<\/span>ing<\/span> and<\/span> panel<\/span>ing<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally<\/span>,<\/span> black<\/span> wal<\/span>nut<\/span> can<\/span> be<\/span> used<\/span> in<\/span> wood<\/span>working<\/span>,<\/span> carving<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> turning<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> also<\/span> makes<\/span> for<\/span> an<\/span> excellent<\/span> choice<\/span> for<\/span> outdoor<\/span> furniture<\/span> and<\/span> decks<\/span>,<\/span> due<\/span> to<\/span> its<\/span> resistance<\/span> to<\/span> decay<\/span> and<\/span> rot<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> wood<\/span> is<\/span> known<\/span> for<\/span> its<\/span> rich<\/span> color<\/span> and<\/span> unique<\/span> grain<\/span> pattern<\/span>,<\/span> making<\/span> it<\/span> an<\/span> attractive<\/span> option<\/span> for<\/span> any<\/span> project<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Northern Red Oak<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Northern<\/span> Red<\/span> Oak<\/span> (<\/span>Qu<\/span>erc<\/span>us<\/span> rub<\/span>ra<\/span>)<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> large<\/span> dec<\/span>id<\/span>uous<\/span> tree<\/span> native<\/span> to<\/span> eastern<\/span> North<\/span> America<\/span>,<\/span> including<\/span> Ontario<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> is<\/span> one<\/span> of<\/span> the<\/span> most<\/span> common<\/span> tree<\/span> species<\/span> in<\/span> the<\/span> province<\/span>,<\/span> found<\/span> in<\/span> a<\/span> variety<\/span> of<\/span> habitats<\/span> from<\/span> dry<\/span> upl<\/span>and<\/span> forests<\/span> to<\/span> wet<\/span> bottom<\/span>land<\/span> forests<\/span>.<\/span> Northern<\/span> Red<\/span> Oak<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> long<\/span>–<\/span>lived<\/span> species<\/span> and<\/span> can<\/span> live<\/span> up<\/span> to<\/span> 400<\/span> years<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> has<\/span> a<\/span> py<\/span>ram<\/span>idal<\/span> shape<\/span> when<\/span> young<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> develops<\/span> a<\/span> broad<\/span>,<\/span> rounded<\/span> crown<\/span> with<\/span> age<\/span>.<\/span> Northern<\/span> Red<\/span> Oak<\/span> has<\/span> a<\/span> distinctive<\/span> bark<\/span>,<\/span> with<\/span> gray<\/span>–<\/span>brown<\/span> rid<\/span>ges<\/span> that<\/span> are<\/span> separated<\/span> by<\/span> shallow<\/span>,<\/span> yellow<\/span>–<\/span>green<\/span> fur<\/span>rows<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The<\/span> leaves<\/span> are<\/span> simple<\/span>,<\/span> alternate<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> typically<\/span> have<\/span> 7<\/span>–<\/span>9<\/span> pointed<\/span> lob<\/span>es<\/span>.<\/span> They<\/span> are<\/span> dark<\/span> green<\/span> in<\/span> the<\/span> summer<\/span> and<\/span> turn<\/span> a<\/span> red<\/span>–<\/span>brown<\/span> in<\/span> the<\/span> fall<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> ac<\/span>orns<\/span> are<\/span> oval<\/span>,<\/span> with<\/span> a<\/span> flattened<\/span> top<\/span> and<\/span> bottom<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> are<\/span> edible<\/span> for<\/span> wildlife<\/span>.<\/span> Northern<\/span> Red<\/span> Oak<\/span> is<\/span> an<\/span> important<\/span> species<\/span> for<\/span> a<\/span> variety<\/span> of<\/span> wildlife<\/span>,<\/span> providing<\/span> food<\/span> and<\/span> shelter<\/span> for<\/span> birds<\/span>,<\/span> small<\/span> mammals<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> other<\/span> animals<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. American Beech<\/strong><\/h3>\n

American<\/span> be<\/span>ech<\/span> (<\/span>F<\/span>agus<\/span> grand<\/span>if<\/span>olia<\/span>)<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> dec<\/span>id<\/span>uous<\/span> tree<\/span> native<\/span> to<\/span> eastern<\/span> North<\/span> America<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> is<\/span> found<\/span> in<\/span> Ontario<\/span> and<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> common<\/span> species<\/span> in<\/span> the<\/span> Carol<\/span>inian<\/span> forest<\/span> region<\/span> of<\/span> southern<\/span> Ontario<\/span>.<\/span> American<\/span> be<\/span>ech<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> large<\/span> tree<\/span>,<\/span> growing<\/span> up<\/span> to<\/span> 30<\/span> meters<\/span> (<\/span>98<\/span> feet<\/span>)<\/span> in<\/span> height<\/span> and<\/span> up<\/span> to<\/span> 2<\/span> meters<\/span> (<\/span>6<\/span>.<\/span>5<\/span> feet<\/span>)<\/span> in<\/span> diameter<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> has<\/span> a<\/span> smooth<\/span>,<\/span> gray<\/span> bark<\/span> and<\/span> an<\/span> oval<\/span> or<\/span> pyramid<\/span>–<\/span>shaped<\/span> crown<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> leaves<\/span> are<\/span> simple<\/span>,<\/span> broad<\/span> and<\/span> to<\/span>ot<\/span>hed<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> are<\/span> dark<\/span> green<\/span> above<\/span> and<\/span> light<\/span> green<\/span> underneath<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The<\/span> flowers<\/span> are<\/span> small<\/span> and<\/span> yellow<\/span>–<\/span>green<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> they<\/span> appear<\/span> in<\/span> late<\/span> spring<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> fruit<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> sp<\/span>iny<\/span>,<\/span> three<\/span>–<\/span>sided<\/span> nut<\/span>.<\/span> American<\/span> be<\/span>ech<\/span> is<\/span> an<\/span> important<\/span> species<\/span> in<\/span> Ontario<\/span>\u2019<\/span>s<\/span> Carol<\/span>inian<\/span> forest<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> is<\/span> shade<\/span>–<\/span>t<\/span>oler<\/span>ant<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> is<\/span> often<\/span> found<\/span> in<\/span> moist<\/span>,<\/span> rich<\/span> soils<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> is<\/span> an<\/span> important<\/span> food<\/span> source<\/span> for<\/span> wildlife<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> its<\/span> nuts<\/span> are<\/span> consumed<\/span> by<\/span> many<\/span> species<\/span>,<\/span> including<\/span> squirrel<\/span>s<\/span>,<\/span> mice<\/span>,<\/span> chip<\/span>mun<\/span>ks<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> birds<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The<\/span> wood<\/span> of<\/span> American<\/span> be<\/span>ech<\/span> is<\/span> hard<\/span> and<\/span> heavy<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> is<\/span> used<\/span> for<\/span> furniture<\/span> and<\/span> floor<\/span>ing<\/span>.<\/span> American<\/span> be<\/span>ech<\/span> can<\/span> be<\/span> found<\/span> in<\/span> many<\/span> protected<\/span> areas<\/span> of<\/span> Ontario<\/span>,<\/span> such<\/span> as<\/span> the<\/span> Niagara<\/span> Esc<\/span>arp<\/span>ment<\/span> and<\/span> the<\/span> Rouge<\/span> Valley<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> is<\/span> an<\/span> important<\/span> species<\/span> in<\/span> the<\/span> region<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> its<\/span> conservation<\/span> is<\/span> essential<\/span> for<\/span> the<\/span> preservation<\/span> of<\/span> Ontario<\/span>\u2019<\/span>s<\/span> Carol<\/span>inian<\/span> forest<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

7.\u00a0<\/strong>Sweet Gum<\/span><\/h3>\n

The<\/span> Sweet Gum<\/span>\u00a0tree<\/span> (<\/span>Liquid<\/span>amb<\/span>ar<\/span> st<\/span>yr<\/span>ac<\/span>if<\/span>lua<\/span>)<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> large<\/span> dec<\/span>id<\/span>uous<\/span> tree<\/span> native<\/span> to<\/span> the<\/span> eastern<\/span> United<\/span> States<\/span>,<\/span> but<\/span> it<\/span> is<\/span> also<\/span> found<\/span> in<\/span> Ontario<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> popular<\/span> tree<\/span> for<\/span> landscapes<\/span> in<\/span> the<\/span> province<\/span>,<\/span> as<\/span> it<\/span> offers<\/span> year<\/span>–<\/span>round<\/span> interest<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> Sweet Gum<\/span>\u00a0tree<\/span> is<\/span> an<\/span> excellent<\/span> choice<\/span> for<\/span> providing<\/span> shade<\/span> and<\/span> providing<\/span> a<\/span> lovely<\/span> fall<\/span> colour<\/span> display<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

In<\/span> Ontario<\/span>,<\/span> Sweet<\/span>\u00a0Gum<\/span> trees<\/span> prefer<\/span> a<\/span> well<\/span>–<\/span>dr<\/span>ained<\/span>,<\/span> moist<\/span> soil<\/span> and<\/span> full<\/span> sun<\/span>. T<\/span>hey<\/span> reach<\/span> a<\/span> height<\/span> of<\/span> 30<\/span>–<\/span>60<\/span> feet<\/span> with<\/span> a<\/span> spread<\/span> of<\/span> 20<\/span>–<\/span>40<\/span> feet<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> tree<\/span> has<\/span> an<\/span> oval<\/span> shape<\/span> and<\/span> produces<\/span> a<\/span> dense<\/span> canopy<\/span> of<\/span> leaves<\/span> with<\/span> a<\/span> bright<\/span> green<\/span> colour<\/span> in<\/span> the<\/span> summer<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> sweet<\/span>g<\/span>sweet gum<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> great<\/span> choice<\/span> for<\/span> those<\/span> looking<\/span> for<\/span> a<\/span> shade<\/span> tree<\/span>,<\/span> as<\/span> the<\/span> canopy<\/span> provides<\/span> plenty<\/span> of<\/span> coverage<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

In<\/span> the<\/span> fall<\/span>,<\/span> the<\/span> Sweet<\/span>g<\/span>um<\/span> tree<\/span> produces<\/span> a<\/span> spectacular<\/span> display<\/span> of<\/span> colour<\/span>,<\/span> with<\/span> the<\/span> leaves<\/span> changing<\/span> from<\/span> green<\/span> to<\/span> yellow<\/span>,<\/span> orange<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> red<\/span>. T<\/span>he<\/span> tree<\/span> also<\/span> produces<\/span> a<\/span> sp<\/span>iny<\/span>,<\/span> brown<\/span> seed<\/span>pod<\/span> that<\/span> can<\/span> be<\/span> a<\/span> nuisance<\/span>,<\/span> but<\/span> that<\/span> adds<\/span> to<\/span> the<\/span> overall<\/span> beauty<\/span> of<\/span> the<\/span> tree<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The<\/span> Sweet<\/span>g<\/span>um<\/span> tree<\/span> is<\/span> an<\/span> excellent<\/span> choice<\/span> for<\/span> those<\/span> looking<\/span> for<\/span> a<\/span> shade<\/span> tree<\/span> that<\/span> provides<\/span> a<\/span> wonderful<\/span> fall<\/span> colour<\/span> display<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> is<\/span> best<\/span> suited<\/span> to<\/span> areas<\/span> that<\/span> are<\/span> well<\/span>–<\/span>dr<\/span>ained<\/span> and<\/span> receive<\/span> plenty<\/span> of<\/span> sunshine<\/span>.<\/span> With<\/span> proper<\/span> care<\/span>,<\/span> the<\/span> Sweet<\/span>g<\/span>um<\/span> tree<\/span> can<\/span> be<\/span> an<\/span> attractive<\/span> addition<\/span> to<\/span> any<\/span> Ontario<\/span> landscape<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Eastern White Cedar<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Eastern<\/span> White<\/span> Cedar<\/span> (<\/span>Thu<\/span>ja<\/span> occ<\/span>ident<\/span>alis<\/span>)<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> species<\/span> of<\/span> con<\/span>ifer<\/span>ous<\/span> ever<\/span>green<\/span> tree<\/span> native<\/span> to<\/span> eastern<\/span> North<\/span> America<\/span>,<\/span> from<\/span> eastern<\/span> Canada<\/span> south<\/span> to<\/span> Tennessee<\/span> and<\/span> west<\/span> to<\/span> Minnesota<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> popular<\/span> orn<\/span>amental<\/span> tree<\/span> in<\/span> many<\/span> areas<\/span> of<\/span> Ontario<\/span> and<\/span> is<\/span> often<\/span> used<\/span> for<\/span> landsc<\/span>aping<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Eastern<\/span> White<\/span> Cedar<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> slow<\/span>–<\/span>growing<\/span> tree<\/span> with<\/span> a<\/span> tall<\/span>,<\/span> narrow<\/span> shape<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> can<\/span> reach<\/span> heights<\/span> of<\/span> up<\/span> to<\/span> 50<\/span> feet<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> bark<\/span> is<\/span> sc<\/span>aly<\/span> and<\/span> light<\/span> brown<\/span> to<\/span> gray<\/span> in<\/span> color<\/span>. T<\/span>he<\/span> leaves<\/span> are<\/span> scale<\/span>–<\/span>like<\/span> and<\/span> arranged<\/span> in<\/span> flat<\/span>,<\/span> fan<\/span>–<\/span>like<\/span> spr<\/span>ays<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> cones<\/span> are<\/span> small<\/span>,<\/span> round<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> light<\/span> brown<\/span> in<\/span> color<\/span>.<\/span> Eastern<\/span> White<\/span> Cedar<\/span> is<\/span> an<\/span> important<\/span> species<\/span> for<\/span> wildlife<\/span> in<\/span> Ontario<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> provides<\/span> food<\/span> and<\/span> shelter<\/span> for<\/span> many<\/span> species<\/span> of<\/span> birds<\/span>,<\/span> mammals<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> reptiles<\/span>,<\/span> including<\/span> wood<\/span>pe<\/span>ck<\/span>ers<\/span>,<\/span> squirrel<\/span>s<\/span>,<\/span> mice<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> box<\/span> turtles<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

It<\/span> also<\/span> provides<\/span> nesting<\/span> sites<\/span> for<\/span> many<\/span> species<\/span> of<\/span> song<\/span>birds<\/span>. E<\/span>astern<\/span> White<\/span> Cedar<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> hard<\/span>y<\/span> tree<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> toler<\/span>ates<\/span> a<\/span> wide<\/span> range<\/span> of<\/span> soil<\/span> types<\/span> and<\/span> climates<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> is<\/span> also<\/span> very<\/span> resistant<\/span> to<\/span> disease<\/span> and<\/span> insects<\/span>. <\/span>It<\/span> is<\/span> often<\/span> used<\/span> in<\/span> wet<\/span>land<\/span> restoration<\/span> projects<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> its<\/span> thick<\/span> foliage<\/span> helps<\/span> to<\/span> reduce<\/span> soil<\/span> erosion<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Eastern<\/span> White<\/span> Cedar<\/span> has<\/span> been<\/span> used<\/span> in<\/span> many<\/span> traditional<\/span> practices<\/span> by<\/span> Ontario<\/span>\u2019<\/span>s<\/span> indigenous<\/span> people<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> bark<\/span> was<\/span> used<\/span> for<\/span> medicinal<\/span> purposes<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> the<\/span> wood<\/span> was<\/span> used<\/span> to<\/span> make<\/span> can<\/span>oes<\/span>,<\/span> baskets<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> clothing<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> tree<\/span>\u2019<\/span>s<\/span> leaves<\/span> were<\/span> also<\/span> used<\/span> in<\/span> traditional<\/span> ceremonies<\/span> and<\/span> rituals<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

9. Bur Oak<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The<\/span> bur<\/span> oak<\/span> (<\/span>Qu<\/span>erc<\/span>us<\/span> mac<\/span>roc<\/span>arp<\/span>a<\/span>)<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> species<\/span> of<\/span> oak<\/span> native<\/span> to<\/span> most<\/span> of<\/span> eastern<\/span> and<\/span> central<\/span> North<\/span> America<\/span>.<\/span> In<\/span> Ontario<\/span>,<\/span> it<\/span> is<\/span> found<\/span> in<\/span> nearly<\/span> all<\/span> regions<\/span> of<\/span> the<\/span> province<\/span>,<\/span> growing<\/span> in<\/span> a<\/span> variety<\/span> of<\/span> habitats<\/span>,<\/span> such<\/span> as<\/span> sav<\/span>ann<\/span>as<\/span>,<\/span> wood<\/span>lands<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> along<\/span> rivers<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> medium<\/span>–<\/span>sized<\/span> tree<\/span>,<\/span> reaching<\/span> heights<\/span> of<\/span> up<\/span> to<\/span> 20<\/span> metres<\/span> (<\/span>65<\/span> feet<\/span>).<\/span><\/p>\n

The<\/span> bur<\/span> oak<\/span>‘s<\/span> leaves<\/span> are<\/span> large<\/span> and<\/span> leather<\/span>y<\/span>,<\/span> with<\/span> a<\/span> distinctive<\/span> br<\/span>istle<\/span>–<\/span>t<\/span>ipped<\/span> lobe<\/span> at<\/span> the<\/span> base<\/span> of<\/span> each<\/span> leaf<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> bark<\/span> is<\/span> deeply<\/span> fur<\/span>row<\/span>ed<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> the<\/span> ac<\/span>orns<\/span> are<\/span> large<\/span> and<\/span> round<\/span>,<\/span> with<\/span> a<\/span> shallow<\/span> cup<\/span> at<\/span> the<\/span> base<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The<\/span> bur<\/span> oak<\/span> is<\/span> an<\/span> important<\/span> tree<\/span> in<\/span> Ontario<\/span>‘s<\/span> landscape<\/span>,<\/span> providing<\/span> habitat<\/span> for<\/span> a<\/span> variety<\/span> of<\/span> wildlife<\/span>,<\/span> including<\/span> birds<\/span>,<\/span> mammals<\/span>,<\/span> insects<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> reptiles<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> is<\/span> also<\/span> an<\/span> important<\/span> source<\/span> of<\/span> food<\/span> for<\/span> wildlife<\/span>,<\/span> providing<\/span> ac<\/span>orns<\/span> and<\/span> other<\/span> fruits<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> bur<\/span> oak<\/span> is<\/span> also<\/span> a<\/span> popular<\/span> orn<\/span>amental<\/span> tree<\/span>,<\/span> with<\/span> its<\/span> large<\/span> size<\/span> and<\/span> deep<\/span> green<\/span> foliage<\/span> making<\/span> it<\/span> an<\/span> attractive<\/span> addition<\/span> to<\/span> any<\/span> landscape<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The<\/span> bur<\/span> oak<\/span> is<\/span> an<\/span> important<\/span> part<\/span> of<\/span> Ontario<\/span>‘s<\/span> natural<\/span> heritage<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> it<\/span> is<\/span> important<\/span> that<\/span> we<\/span> protect<\/span> and<\/span> conserve<\/span> this<\/span> species<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> province<\/span> is<\/span> home<\/span> to<\/span> many<\/span> bur<\/span> oak<\/span> forests<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> these<\/span> should<\/span> be<\/span> carefully<\/span> managed<\/span> to<\/span> ensure<\/span> their<\/span> survival<\/span> for<\/span> generations<\/span> to<\/span> come<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

10. Black Locust<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Black<\/span> loc<\/span>ust<\/span> (<\/span>Robin<\/span>ia<\/span> pseudo<\/span>ac<\/span>acia<\/span>)<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> dec<\/span>id<\/span>uous<\/span> tree<\/span> native<\/span> to<\/span> Ontario<\/span>,<\/span> Canada is the last tree on the list of our fastest growing trees in Ontario<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> member<\/span> of<\/span> the<\/span> pe<\/span>a<\/span> family<\/span> and<\/span> can<\/span> grow<\/span> up<\/span> to<\/span> 30<\/span> metres<\/span> tall<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> bark<\/span> of<\/span> the<\/span> black<\/span> loc<\/span>ust<\/span> is<\/span> dark<\/span> grey<\/span> and<\/span> deeply<\/span> fur<\/span>row<\/span>ed<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The<\/span> leaves<\/span> are<\/span> p<\/span>inn<\/span>ate<\/span>,<\/span>altern<\/span>ate<\/span> and<\/span> have<\/span> 7<\/span>–<\/span>19<\/span> leaflets<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> frag<\/span>rant<\/span> white<\/span> flowers<\/span> bloom<\/span> in<\/span> May<\/span> and<\/span> June<\/span> and<\/span> are<\/span> followed<\/span> by<\/span> long<\/span>,<\/span> flat<\/span> seed<\/span>p<\/span>ods<\/span>.<\/span> Black<\/span> loc<\/span>ust<\/span> can<\/span> be<\/span> found<\/span> in<\/span> a<\/span> variety<\/span> of<\/span> habitats<\/span> in<\/span> Ontario<\/span>,<\/span> from<\/span> dry<\/span> to<\/span> moist<\/span> woods<\/span> and<\/span> open<\/span> fields<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> is<\/span> widely<\/span> planted<\/span> as<\/span> a<\/span> street<\/span> tree<\/span> and<\/span> for<\/span> erosion<\/span> control<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The<\/span> wood<\/span> of<\/span> the<\/span> black<\/span> loc<\/span>ust<\/span> is<\/span> very<\/span> strong<\/span> and<\/span> rot<\/span>–<\/span>resistant<\/span>,<\/span> making<\/span> it<\/span> ideal<\/span> for<\/span> use<\/span> in<\/span> fence<\/span>posts<\/span>,<\/span> poles<\/span> and<\/span> tre<\/span>ll<\/span>ises<\/span>.<\/span> Black<\/span> loc<\/span>ust<\/span> has<\/span> several<\/span> benefits<\/span> to<\/span> the<\/span> environment<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span> is<\/span> very<\/span> fast<\/span>–<\/span>growing<\/span> and<\/span> provides<\/span> a<\/span> good<\/span> source<\/span> of<\/span> n<\/span>ectar<\/span> for<\/span> bees<\/span> and<\/span> butterflies<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Its<\/span> deep<\/span> roots<\/span> help<\/span> to<\/span> stabilize<\/span> the<\/span> soil<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> its<\/span> dense<\/span> canopy<\/span> provides<\/span> shade<\/span> and<\/span> shelter<\/span> for<\/span> wildlife<\/span>.<\/span> Black<\/span> loc<\/span>ust<\/span> is<\/span> an<\/span> important<\/span> species<\/span> in<\/span> Ontario<\/span>,<\/span> providing<\/span> wood<\/span> and<\/span> food<\/span> for<\/span> wildlife<\/span>.<\/span> Its<\/span> many<\/span> benefits<\/span> make<\/span> it<\/span> an<\/span> ideal<\/span> choice<\/span> for<\/span> landsc<\/span>aping<\/span>,<\/span> erosion<\/span> control<\/span> and<\/span> timber<\/span> applications<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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