Common+Pennsylvania+Trees

=The Trees at Arcola= Arcola’s property has many different types of trees. Tree of Heaven (//Ailanthus altissima)// is one of the invasive species on this property, which is originally from China. Even though it has a heavenly name, it is an unwanted tree to have. It was first planted in this country near Philadelphia by English settlers. Often escaping cultivation, it is now found in disturbed woods, roadsides, empty lots, and railroad banks across southern Pennsylvania. The tree of heaven grows very rapidly and is almost impossible to remove when the roots are very deep. The Tree of Heaven can grow up to 80 feet.

From the maple family, there are silver maples, red maples, sycamores, and sugar maples. These trees are browsed by deer and rabbits. Rodents consume the seeds.

There is a Colorado blue spruce (//Picea pungens// Engelm) by the tennis courts of Arcola. In the upper right side of Arcola is a Pin Oak (//Quercus palustris// Muenchh) This tree typically grows 40 feet high. The acorns of this tree are valuable food for wetland birds and mammals. The wood of this tree is not as valuable other oaks because it warps when it dries out.

Click here to listen to Podcast:media type="file" key="Sonam Trees.mp3" width="240" height="20" For more information on Native Trees of Pennsylvania, go to []

To find out what tree a leaf belongs to, go to this online leaf key!
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