Species Descriptions

Planting Tips

Mature Height: 25m 

Mature Canopy span: usually less than or equal to height

Shade: grows best in full sun

Moisture: grows best in wet soils, but tolerates some drought

Soil: grows in acidic, loamy, sandy, silty and clay soils

More info at https://www.ontario.ca/page/red-maple

Note: red maples can be weak and are prone to cracking bark and overcrowding branches. Trees are susceptible to damage during storms. Light pruning can help protect the tree. 

Planting Tips

Mature Height:  18 to 25m

Mature Canopy span: 12 to 15m

Shade: full sun to part shade

Moisture: medium-moisture, watering recommended during drought periods.

Soil: flexible – clay, sandy, dry, wet, just about anything will do

More info at  https://www.ontario.ca/page/kentucky-coffeetree 

Planting Tips

Mature Height: 30m

Mature Canopy span: 16 to 18m

Shade: intolerant of shade; grows best in full sun

Moisture: grows best in moist soils

Soil: grows best in well-drained, rich soils

More info at https://www.ontario.ca/page/black-walnut

Note: black walnut roots release juglone, a substance that inhibits growth of other plants. When planting trees near black walnut, choose juglone tolerant species such as maples, oaks, hickories and hemlock.

Planting Tips

Mature Height:  20 to 30m

Mature Canopy span:

Shade: full sun

Moisture: medium-moisture.  Watering recommended during drought periods.

Soil: sand to sandy loam. Rich soil preference

More info at https://www.ontario.ca/page/tulip-tree

Planting Tips

Mature Height: 24 to 30m

Mature Canopy span:

Shade: tolerates shade

Moisture: tolerates a range of moisture levels

Soil: grows in most soil types

More info at https://www.ontario.ca/page/white-spruce

Note: white spruce is sensitive to frost damage when young and should be planted in a protected area

Planting Tips

Mature Height: 20 to 40m

Mature Canopy span: 12m

Shade: grows best in full sun but young trees can tolerate some shade

Moisture: tolerates a range of moisture levels

Soil: grows best in sand or sandy loam but will grow in any soil type

More info at  https://www.ontario.ca/page/eastern-white-pine

Note: eastern white pine trees grow quickly and are ideal for blocking unsightly views or creating shade for your house

Planting Tips

Mature Height: 35m

Mature Canopy span: 20 to 25m

Shade: can grow in part shade or full sun

Moisture: grows best in moist soils and tolerates seasonal flooding

Soil: grows best in rich soils and tolerates heavy clay

More info at https://www.ontario.ca/page/sycamore

Note: like many willow species, sycamore has a shallow, fibrous root system that can get into septic beds and sewage pipes as it searches for water

Planting Tips

Mature Height: 22m

Mature Canopy span: 15 to 18m (about as wide as tall)

Shade: will grow in partial shade or full sun

Moisture: grows best in moist soils, tolerates seasonal flooding and does not like drought

Soil: grows best in rich, slightly acidic soils

More info at https://www.ontario.ca/page/swamp-white-oak

Planting Tips

Mature Height: 20 to 30m

Mature Canopy span: 18m

Shade: grows best in full sun but can tolerate some shade

Moisture: tolerates a variety of moisture levels

Soil: grows in a variety of soils

More info at https://www.ontario.ca/page/red-oak

Note: needs room to grow, it will not grow well if too close to other trees