Wildlife Species Library

Trees

baldcypress

Taxodium distichum

A prehistoric sentinel of the American South, the baldcypress is a rare deciduous conifer famous for its moss-draped ...

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balsam fir

Abies balsamea

The aromatic icon of the North American wilderness, the Balsam Fir is famous for its perfect conical shape and silver...

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balsam poplar

Populus balsamifera

The balsam poplar is a fragrant giant of the North, famous for its resin-scented spring buds and its vital role in st...

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bigleaf magnolia

Magnolia macrophylla

The bigleaf magnolia is a prehistoric giant hiding in the American South, boasting the largest leaves and flowers of ...

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bigtooth aspen

Populus grandidentata

A fast-growing pioneer of the North American woods, the Bigtooth Aspen is famous for its fluttering golden leaves and...

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bishop pine

Pinus muricata

A rugged icon of the California coast, the Bishop Pine is a fire-adapted survivor that turns harsh sea winds into a t...

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bitternut hickory

Carya cordiformis

The bitternut hickory is the most widespread of the North American hickories, famous for its striking sulphur-yellow ...

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black ash

Fraxinus nigra

A champion of the wetlands, the Black Ash is a vital tree that thrives where other hardwoods fail. While currently fa...

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black cherry

Prunus serotina

The Black Cherry is the ultimate backyard wildlife hub, offering a seasonal feast for everything from songbirds to fo...

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black cottonwood

Populus trichocarpa

The titan of the riverbank, the black cottonwood is the largest poplar species in the Americas, famous for its fragra...

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Black Gum

Eucalyptus aggregata

A hardy survivor of Australia's frost-prone tablelands, the Black Gum is a vital refuge for high-altitude wildlife. I...

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black peppermint

Eucalyptus amygdalina

A Tasmanian icon, the black peppermint is famous for its mint-scented leaves and elegant, weeping canopy. This hardy ...

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black pine

Pinus nigra

Rugged, resilient, and reaching for the clouds, the black pine is an evergreen icon that provides vital shelter for o...

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black spruce

Picea mariana

The resilient sentinel of the north, the Black Spruce thrives where other trees fail, anchoring the vast boreal ecosy...

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Blakely's red gum

Eucalyptus blakelyi

A cornerstone of the Australian bush, Blakely's red gum is a majestic evergreen known for its smooth, mottled bark an...

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blue spruce

Picea pungens

The blue spruce is the crown jewel of the Rocky Mountains, famous for its striking silvery-blue needles and perfect p...

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box elder

Acer negundo

Often called the 'Manitoba Maple,' the Box Elder is a fast-growing North American native that bridges the gap between...

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broadleaf peppermint gum

Eucalyptus dives

An aromatic icon of the Australian tablelands, the Broadleaf Peppermint Gum is more than just a tree—it's a thriving ...

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Butternut

Juglans cinerea

A rare gem of the North American forest, the Butternut is beloved for its rich, buttery nuts and distinctive silvery ...