Considered a native tree, the Ohio. The Buckeye has greenish yellow flowers and is one of the first trees to leaf out in spring. It has an oval to rounded shape. Deep green leaves turn yellow, orange-red in fall. Height: 10m; Spread: 7m Fall Colour: Yellow, Orange-red Squirrels eat the nuts.

This beautiful deciduous tree is rare but native to southern Ontario. It is easily transplanted and tolerant of urban conditions. Compound leaves have up to 70 leaflets. Flowers attract insects although pods are bitter and seldom eaten by wildlife. As the pods and other parts of the tree are considered mildly toxic it is best not to plant in yards where there are dogs or very young children. Tolerates partial shade. Height 17m Spread 13 m

Beautiful tree with tan, pink or orange-coloured stems revealed as bark exfoliates. Broadly pyramidal to rounded crown. Fall foliage is yellow. It is very resistant to bronze birch borer. Height: 13 M Spread 12 M.

A cross between Red Maple and Silver Maple, this is a fast upright growing tree. It is more tolerant of soil and drought than common red maple. Once thought to be seedless, as the trees ages, or if the plant is stressed, it may produce some seed some years. Height 16 M: Spread 12 M.

These fast-growing native trees can grow up to 25 m tall, 30-90 cm in diameter, and live to 150 years old. The tree has a straight trunk with a symmetrically rounded crown. Fall colour is red. Acorns are edible. Attracts birds, ground birds and small mammals

While not locally native this fast-growing tree is very tolerant of drought and high pH soils. It has large panicles of white flowers in June. The fruit is a narrow pod, up to 36 centimeters long which contains 100 or more winged seeds. Yellow-green foliage in fall. Said to be of special value to honey bees. Height 15 M tall and 12 M wide.

Also known as Hop-hornbeam, this slow growing native tree does well in deep shade and urban environments. It has interesting bark. Fall foliage is yellow. Attracts song birds and small animals. Buds, including catkins, are food for a variety of animals. Height 10 M Spread 8 M.

Fast-growing, narrowly upright tree about 15m tall and 6m wide, oval at maturity, with dense branches and dark green leaves turning brilliant orange-red and yellow in autumn. As it is a male variety it does not produce winged seeds. Height 12 M: Spread 7 M

This lovely small tree is native to our area. Its interesting stem has fluted ridges giving it the name “Musclewood”. Small fruit is borne in leaf-like bracts that hang in long clusters. It does well in full shade or full sun. Leaves turn yellow-orange in fall. Attracts birds and butterflies. Height 8 M; Spread 7 M

Eastern Hemlock Tsuga canadensis This beautiful native, shade loving evergreen has dark green, soft foliage and can grow up to 20 M high with a spread of 8 M but probably less in the City of Ottawa. Branches grow straight out from the trunk and droop at the ends. Requires moist soil. Eastern hemlock is an important tree species for wildlife, offering year-round shelter and habitat for birds.

Balsam Fir, Abies balsamia This native fir with dark green soft needles is shade tolerant. It can grow to 20 M and spread to 8 M. It grows in a variety of soils and moisture levels. Since it is shallow rooted and can blow down during extremely high winds, plant balsam fir in a sheltered area or away from your house. The tree provides cover for small rodents, birds and large mammals.

Eastern White Cedar Thuja occidentalis This native evergreen grows in a variety of soils but best in moist soil. It tolerates some shade and pruning. It provides a good windbreak and shelter for some bird species.