Index of Trees
Shade Tolerance: Very Tolerant

A very slow-growing tree which reaches greatest size in the alluvial soils of the Ohio and Mississippi River Valleys. Has...

Primarily a small understory tree to 20 feet in height found in moist alluvial soils. Occurs throughout Indiana. Bark is smooth...
Also Known As: Bluebeech

Black Maple is a large tree 60-100 feet in height. It has many characteristics similar to Sugar Maple with a few notable...

Primarily a small understory tree to 20 feet in height found in moist alluvial soils. Occurs throughout Indiana. Bark is smooth...
Also Known As: American Hornbeam

Hemlock is a graceful and soft-looking pyramidal tree. Cones are small. It grows best in acidic, moist, well-drained soil...
Also Known As: Eastern Hemlock

Hemlock is a graceful and soft-looking pyramidal tree. Cones are small. It grows best in acidic, moist, well-drained soil...
Also Known As: Canadian Hemlock

Its layered branching pattern, clear white flower bracts that appear before the leaves in spring, and its ability to flower well...

The bark of these trees have an “alligator hide”, scaly look. Persimmon thrives on poor soil, and suckers can grow from surface...

A magnificent tree which also makes an excellent large landscape tree. Fall color ranges from yellow-orange to orange-red. Its...