Wildlife Species Library

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eastern black walnut

Juglans nigra

The Eastern Black Walnut is a titan of the North American forest, prized for its dark, rot-resistant wood and rich, o...

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Eastern Cottonwood

Populus deltoides

An icon of the American riverbank, the Eastern Cottonwood is a towering giant famous for its shimmering leaves and th...

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eastern hemlock

Tsuga canadensis

Known as the 'Redwood of the East,' the Eastern Hemlock is a graceful, long-lived conifer that creates cool, shaded s...

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eastern redbud

Cercis canadensis

Often called the 'harbinger of spring,' the Eastern Redbud paints the landscape in vivid shades of pink and magenta b...

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eastern redcedar

Juniperus virginiana

A hardy and aromatic pillar of the North American landscape, the eastern redcedar provides essential winter berries a...

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eastern white pine

Pinus strobus

The 'Monarch of the North,' the eastern white pine is a towering evergreen icon that provides year-round sanctuary fo...

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Engelmann spruce

Picea engelmannii

The Engelmann spruce is the silver-crowned monarch of the high Rockies, providing a rugged sanctuary for mountain wil...

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European larch

Larix decidua

The European Larch is a master of transformation, standing as the only native European conifer to shed its needles. F...

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European mountain ash

Sorbus aucuparia

A beacon for backyard birds, the European mountain ash provides a vibrant splash of color and a vital food source for...