This North American tree, commonly known for its thick coverage and heart shaped leaves is beloved by arborists across the country. Every year, the American Linden produces sweet, fragrant flowers that grow in clusters down long branches.

This plant is known by many names - the hazel pine, alligatorwood, and redgum - but is most commonly called the American Sweetgum. This name comes from its sap, which can be dried and chewed as a natural gum.

This tree is best known for its light grey, green, and brown mottled bark, which easily flakes away. The sycamore is unique for its ability to intentionally shed bark to aid growth, an uncommon trait in most trees.

The Bigleaf Maple is a shaded favorite of the Pacific Northwest, known for its namesake - big leaves. This variety of maple is the tallest in North America, reaching towering heights of over 100 feet in the proper conditions.

This species of cottonwood is one of the largest found in North America, identifiable by its dark bark and shiny green leaves. Each summer, areas with these trees are filled with thousands of cottonwood seeds, each encased in a cotton-like fluffy mass.

The Black Tupelo, otherwise known as Black Gum tree, is a deciduous tree best known for its stunning fall foliage. Often oval in shape, the Black Tupelo grows straight up and does not bush out as far as other trees of similar heights do.

This Pacific Northwest native is immediately distinguishable from others by its unique shape. Sometimes called the “weeping spruce”, this tree’s foliage has the appearance of dripping off the branches. Each set of needles hangs down at a 90 degree angle, pointing toward the ground.

The Canoe Birch, or Paper Birch, is a common tree found throughout the United States. White bark covers the trunk, and peels away naturally in tight spirals. If touched, a birch’s trunk can be easily damaged or marked.