Common Name	Latin Name	Light	Soil	Size (m)Size (ft)		Rating
Sycamore	Platanus occidentalis		Clay - Sand	27 x 2190 x 70		8
Also known as American Plane-tree and Buttonball Grows a larger trunk diameter than any other native hardwood Anthracnose (Apiognomonia errabunda) causes brown legions on leaves and can create damage often mistaken for frost Powdery mildew (Microsphaera platani) is sometimes found on lower side of leaves but has minimal stress on tree Wood is heavy, hard and weak Unique peeling bark which has a mottled appearance Used as a shade and street tree Japenese Beetles shown on sycamore leaves in bottom middle picture
Cottonwood	Populus deltoides		Sand - Loam	24 x 1280 x 40		5
Used as shade tree Produces abundant cottony seeds Very fast growing Not recommended in urban areas Short lifespan
Largetooth Aspen	Populus grandidentata		Sand	18 x 1260 x 40		8
Leaves have larger 'teeth' than trembling aspen Fast growing Durable wood if kept dry
Trembling Aspen	Populus tremuloides		Sand	18 x 1260 x 40		8
Leaves tremble in slight breezes Pioneer tree after logging and fires Native animals eat the bark, buds and foliage
Wild Plum	Prunus americana		Sand - Loam	15 x 950 x 30		5
Susceptible to black knot (Apiosporina morbosum) which is fatal if not managed early Produces show blossom clusters in spring Produces red, sweet edible fruit in late summer
Canada Plum Cherry	Prunus nigra		Sand	9 x 630 x 20		5
Also known as Black Plum Produces large clusters of white flowers in spring Susceptible to black knot (Apiosporina morbosum) which is fatal if not managed early Edible, sour cherries/plums are produced yearly once mature Potatoes should not be planted near a plum tree as aphids which sometimes carry a potato disease may overwinter on the tree - the aphid does not harm the tree or its fruits
Pin Cherry	Prunus pensylvanica		Sand - Loam	15 x 950 x 30		4
Also known as Red, Bird or Fire Cherry Susceptible to black knot (Apiosporina morbosum) which is fatal if not managed early Susceptible to Cherry Leaf Spot (Coccomyces hiemalis) which prematurely defoilates tree in summer - destroy all leaf debris Produces small edible cherries
Black Cherry	Prunus serotina		Sand - Loam	21 x 870 x 25		5
Susceptible to black knot (Apiosporina morbosum) which is fatal if not managed early Susceptible to Cherry Leaf Spot (Coccomyces hiemalis) which prematurely defoilates tree in summer - destroy all leaf debris Edible cherries produced yearly once mature Decaying leaves can sicken livestock - plant away from pastures
Chokecherry	Prunus virginiana		Clay - Sand	8 x 625 x 20		3
Highly susceptible to black knot (Apiosporina morbosum) which is fatal if not managed early Common host for tent caterpillars Prune multple trunks and leave one to create a tree structure
Hop-tree	Ptelea trifoliata		Clay - Sand	7 x 523 x 18		8
Small, aromatic tree which prefers rich, moist soils Small, bitter fruit was once used as a substitute for hops in brewing beer

Platanus occidentalis               -               Ptelea trifoliata

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