{"title":"Trees","description":"Here we have a collection of all the trees native to the Ottawa Valley that we offer.","products":[{"product_id":"acer-rubrum-red-maple","title":"Acer rubrum (Fr: érable rouge | En: Red Maple)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"279\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"277\"\u003eRed Maple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"369\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"293\"\u003eAcer rubrum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"296\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"317\"\u003eAlternative names\u003c\/strong\u003e: Swamp Maple, Soft Maple\u003cbr data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"345\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eFrench\u003c\/strong\u003e: Érable rouge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"681\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Red Maple is one of \u003cstrong data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"429\"\u003eour most stunning native trees\u003c\/strong\u003e, famous for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"476\"\u003ebrilliant red fall foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e that can light up a forest or a city street. But it doesn’t just shine in autumn—\u003cstrong data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eits red flowers appear in early spring\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing a welcome burst of colour to forests that are still grey and leafless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"990\" class=\"\"\u003eThis species is also known for being \u003cstrong data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"740\"\u003ehighly adaptable\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike the Sugar Maple, the Red Maple can \u003cstrong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"814\"\u003etolerate seasonal flooding\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"829\"\u003ewet soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, and even \u003cstrong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"866\"\u003emore acidic conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes it a great choice for \u003cstrong data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"989\"\u003enaturalized plantings, urban spaces, rain gardens, or areas prone to water retention\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1222\" class=\"\"\u003eRed Maples grow well in a variety of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003esun and moisture conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, and provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eimportant habitat and food\u003c\/strong\u003e for wildlife—from pollinators visiting the early blooms, to birds and small mammals enjoying shelter in its branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1464\" class=\"\"\u003eThe sap of Red Maple is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003ejust as sweet as that of Sugar Maple\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003eseason for tapping is shorter\u003c\/strong\u003e. That’s because Red Maples \u003cstrong data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003ebud out earlier\u003c\/strong\u003e, and once the buds swell, the sap changes flavour—often described as “turning green.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1469\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1889\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Medium to large tree (15–25 m)\u003cbr data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eBloom time\u003c\/strong\u003e: April to early May (before leaf-out)\u003cbr data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun to part shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eMoisture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate to wet\u003cbr data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prefers acidic soils; adaptable\u003cbr data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eHabitat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Swamps, floodplains, mixed forests\u003cbr data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003eEcological benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e: Early-season flowers for pollinators, adaptable to wet sites\u003cbr data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yes – sap is sweet but must be collected early in the season\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery for the Earth","offers":[{"title":"#1 Pot – ~30–60 cm","offer_id":48011813945588,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Pot – ~60–100 cm","offer_id":48011813978356,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#5 Pot – ~100–150 cm","offer_id":48011814011124,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#7 Pot – ~150–200 cm","offer_id":48011814043892,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"30mm Caliper","offer_id":48011814076660,"sku":null,"price":230.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50mm Caliper","offer_id":48011814109428,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/0495\/6404\/products\/rubrum1.jpg?v=1663246773"},{"product_id":"cornus-alternifolia","title":"Cornus alternifolia (Fr: cornouiller à feuilles alternes | En: Pagoda dogwood )","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"231\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"229\"\u003ePagoda Dogwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"348\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"253\"\u003eCornus alternifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"256\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"277\"\u003eAlternative names\u003c\/strong\u003e: Alternate-leaf Dogwood, Green Osier\u003cbr data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"317\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"327\"\u003eFrench\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cornouiller alterne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"586\" class=\"\"\u003ePagoda Dogwood is one of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"422\"\u003emost elegant and ornamental small trees\u003c\/strong\u003e native to our region. It is easily recognized by its \u003cstrong data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"512\"\u003edistinctive horizontal branching\u003c\/strong\u003e, forming graceful, tiered “levels” that give it a pagoda-like silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"940\" class=\"\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"620\"\u003elate spring (May to June)\u003c\/strong\u003e, it produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"673\"\u003elarge, creamy-white flower clusters\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are followed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"718\"\u003edeep blue berries\u003c\/strong\u003e that attract many birds. Even the \u003cstrong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"773\"\u003eleaves stand out\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a rare \u003cstrong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"812\"\u003ealternate arrangement\u003c\/strong\u003e (unusual for dogwoods), showing a \u003cstrong data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"872\"\u003ebronze tint in spring\u003c\/strong\u003e before turning green in summer and sometimes red or purple in fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1217\" class=\"\"\u003eTypically found in \u003cstrong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"982\"\u003edeciduous forests\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pagoda Dogwood thrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003epart shade\u003c\/strong\u003e and prefers \u003cstrong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003emoist, well-drained soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially those that are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eneutral to alkaline\u003c\/strong\u003e. It makes an excellent \u003cstrong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eunderstory tree\u003c\/strong\u003e or specimen planting in shaded or woodland-edge gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1222\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1535\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4 to 7 m\u003cbr data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eBloom time\u003c\/strong\u003e: May to June\u003cbr data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Part shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003eMoisture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate to moist\u003cbr data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prefers alkaline, well-drained soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eHabitat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deciduous forests\u003cbr data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003eEcological benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e: Flowers support pollinators, berries feed birds\u003cbr data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e: Not considered edible for humans\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery for the Earth","offers":[{"title":"#1 Pot – ~30–60 cm","offer_id":48011812012276,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#3 Pot – ~60–100 cm","offer_id":48011812045044,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#5 Pot – ~100–150 cm","offer_id":48011812077812,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#7 Pot – ~150–200 cm","offer_id":48011812110580,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"30mm Caliper","offer_id":48011812143348,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50mm Caliper","offer_id":48011812176116,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/0495\/6404\/products\/original_2_576e358a-f508-49f9-a218-c27206b13adf.jpg?v=1671679680"},{"product_id":"crataegus","title":"Amelanchier laevis (Fr: amélanchier glabre | En: smooth serviceberry)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmelanchier laevis, also known as smooth serviceberry, is the second tallest of serviceberries and one of two that regularly reaches the proportions of a tree. Like other relatives of the saskatoonberry, it is known for its attractive foliage, white flowers, and edible fruit. It has attractive red foliage in springtime that can help differentiate this tree from common serviceberry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHabitat: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esmooth se\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003erviceberry\u003c\/span\u003e grows in a variety of habitats including deciduous forests, rocky slopes, and along streams and rivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSun Requirements: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esmooth se\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003erviceberry\u003c\/span\u003e prefers full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoisture Requirements: Amelanchier laevis is adaptable to both moist and dry soils, but prefers consistently moist soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil Requirements: This tree prefers well-drained soils with a neutral to acidic pH. It is not particular about soil type and will grow in loams, sands, and clays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight and Spread: Amelanchier laevis typically grows to a height of 15-20 meters and has a spread of 5-10 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery for the Earth","offers":[{"title":"#1 Pot – ~30–60 cm","offer_id":48011811291380,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#3 Pot – ~60–100 cm","offer_id":48011811324148,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#5 Pot – ~100–150 cm","offer_id":48011811356916,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#7 Pot – ~150–200 cm","offer_id":48011811389684,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"30mm Caliper","offer_id":48011811422452,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50mm Caliper","offer_id":48011811455220,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/0495\/6404\/products\/laevis1.jpg?v=1675610233"},{"product_id":"salix-bebbiana","title":"Salix bebbiana (Fr: saule de Bebb | En: Bebb's willow)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"315\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eBebb’s Willow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"420\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"332\"\u003eSalix bebbiana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"335\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eAlternative names\u003c\/strong\u003e: Long-beaked Willow, Diamond Willow\u003cbr data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"395\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"405\"\u003eFrench\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saule de Bebb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"719\" class=\"\"\u003eBebb’s Willow is one of our more common native willows—typically a \u003cstrong data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"512\"\u003eshrub or small tree\u003c\/strong\u003e—found in \u003cstrong data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"559\"\u003emarshes, wet meadows, floodplains\u003c\/strong\u003e, and along \u003cstrong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eriverbanks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Despite its preference for moist environments, it is highly adaptable and can thrive in \u003cstrong data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"718\"\u003erocky, sandy, or periodically dry soils\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"991\" class=\"\"\u003eIt is one of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"774\"\u003efirst plants to flower in spring\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing soft, silvery catkins that place it in the group of shrubs commonly referred to as \u003cstrong data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"889\"\u003e“pussy willows.”\u003c\/strong\u003e However, it should not be confused with \u003cstrong data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eSalix discolor\u003c\/strong\u003e, the more well-known Pussy Willow species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1361\" class=\"\"\u003eThese early blooms are a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003ecritical nectar and pollen source\u003c\/strong\u003e for early-season pollinators. Bebb’s Willow also supports a wide range of insects, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003egall-forming species\u003c\/strong\u003e like the Willow Pine Cone Gall. These unusual cone-like structures are not just ornamental curiosities—they \u003cstrong data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eattract insectivorous songbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e, who feed on the insects developing inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1553\" class=\"\"\u003eIts wood is known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003estriking “diamond willow” grain\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is sought after by woodcarvers. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eflexible branches\u003c\/strong\u003e have also been traditionally used for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eweaving and basketry\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1558\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1998\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 to 6 m (can grow taller in moist sites)\u003cbr data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003eBloom time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Early spring\u003cbr data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun to part shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003eMoisture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate to wet\u003cbr data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Various, including sand, loam, and rocky soils\u003cbr data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eHabitat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marshes, meadows, riverbanks, floodplains, rock barrens\u003cbr data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003eEcological benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e: Early pollinator resource, insect host, bird forage, erosion control\u003cbr data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003eCultural uses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wood carving (diamond willow), weaving\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery for the Earth","offers":[{"title":"#1 Pot – ~50 cm","offer_id":48011809947892,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#3 Pot – ~100 cm","offer_id":48011809980660,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5 Pot – ~200 cm","offer_id":48011810013428,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#7 Pot – \u003e250 cm","offer_id":48135531561204,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/0495\/6404\/products\/Bebbiana1.jpg?v=1661364777"},{"product_id":"abies-balsamea","title":"Abies balsamea (Fr: Sapin baumier | En: Balsam fir)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"246\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"244\"\u003eBalsam Fir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"352\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"263\"\u003eAbies balsamea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"266\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"287\"\u003eAlternative names\u003c\/strong\u003e: Balsam of Canada, Canada Balsam Fir\u003cbr data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"327\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"337\"\u003eFrench\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sapin baumier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"628\" class=\"\"\u003eBalsam Fir is best known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"412\"\u003eclassic Christmas tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, prized for its dense, aromatic foliage, excellent needle retention, and symmetrical shape. Its soft, fragrant needles and compact form have made it the most popular holiday tree in Canada and much of North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"999\" class=\"\"\u003eThat \u003cstrong data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"654\"\u003esignature scent\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from the “balsam,” or \u003cstrong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eoleoresin\u003c\/strong\u003e, found in blisters on the bark. This aromatic resin has many traditional and industrial uses. 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Its bark shimmers in tones of silver, gold, or copper, giving the tree a striking appearance in the forest. It is one of the most valuable native hardwoods, with durable, fine-grained wood used in flooring, cabinetry, furniture, and millwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1114\" data-start=\"732\"\u003eYellow Birch contains \u003cstrong data-end=\"773\" data-start=\"754\"\u003ewintergreen oil\u003c\/strong\u003e in its bark, buds, and roots, giving it a sweet aroma reminiscent of root beer. This flavour is also present in the \u003cstrong data-end=\"910\" data-start=\"890\"\u003efresh spring sap\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can be consumed as a refreshing drink. However, if the sap is boiled to make syrup, the wintergreen aroma is lost, and the resulting syrup becomes sweet and more comparable to that of Paper Birch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1313\" data-start=\"1116\"\u003eTwigs and buds can be steeped to make a pleasant wintergreen tea. 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Before European colonization and the advent of the timber trade, these trees were the giants of the Ottawa Valley, with some individuals historically reaching over 40 metres in height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"1062\" class=\"\"\u003eThis iconic tree holds deep cultural significance. It is Ontario’s provincial tree and is revered by the Haudenosaunee Confederacy as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eTree of Peace\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"952\"\u003eSkaęhetsiˀkona\u003c\/em\u003e), symbolizing the unity of the original Five Nations. The five needles in each fascicle represent this union.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1487\" class=\"\"\u003eEcologically, Eastern White Pine is foundational. Its seeds, nestled within slender cones, provide vital nourishment to a wide range of wildlife, including songbirds, pine squirrels, and chipmunks. A great variety of insects—including beetles, butterflies, and moths—rely on the needles, bark, and cones. Some, such as the Eastern Pine Elfin (\u003cem data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eCallophrys niphon\u003c\/em\u003e), are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003especialists\u003c\/strong\u003e that feed exclusively on this species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1830\" class=\"\"\u003eWhite Pine thrives in well-drained soils, often establishing on sandy soils, granite outcrops, and in dry pine-oak savannahs. It is intolerant of heavy, poorly drained soils, but very tolerant of acidic or alkaline conditions. 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Balsalm refers to the resins that are strongly aromatic and have been reputed to be of medical value, the name balsalm has also been applied most famously to balsalm fir, but also balsalm willow and Red spruce which has been referred to as he-balsalm. The balsalm popular stores its aromatic balsalm in its buds which are quite fragrant. Reportedly bees will gather this balsalm to use as a disinfectant for their hives.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x1e56ztr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x1e56ztr\"\u003eI usually encounter this tree in dry rocky areas, but it can live in floodplains as well. It is often one of the first trees to come up after an area has been destroyed, as such I've often found it in old industrial sites growing out of cracks in concrete. This tolerance can allows it to thrive in urban settings where trees like sugar maples would struggle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x1e56ztr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x1e56ztr\"\u003eUnlike trembling aspen, it does not seem to spread as readily through roots, though will produce the occasional shoot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x1e56ztr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x1e56ztr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x1e56ztr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x1e56ztr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x1e56ztr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x1e56ztr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20–25 \u003c\/span\u003emeters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHabitat:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFlood plains, dry open habitats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSun requirements:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoisture requirements:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003edry to moist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoil requirements:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003evarious\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nursery for the Earth","offers":[{"title":"#1 Pot – ~30–60 cm","offer_id":48011806343412,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#3 Pot – ~60–100 cm","offer_id":48011806376180,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#5 Pot – ~100–150 cm","offer_id":48011806408948,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#7 Pot – ~150–200 cm","offer_id":48011806441716,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"30mm Caliper","offer_id":48011806474484,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50mm Caliper","offer_id":48011806507252,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/0495\/6404\/products\/original_4_28d7b05c-3278-4483-a5a4-9fe9a327b7b9.jpg?v=1675479219"},{"product_id":"populus-deltoides","title":"Populus deltoides (Fr: peuplier deltoïde | En: eastern cottonwood)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x1e56ztr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\"\u003eDescription: Populus deltoides subsp. deltoides\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x1e56ztr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x1e56ztr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x1e56ztr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis tree is both our tallest deciduous tree and our fastest growing tree. Young trees can grow up to three meters in a single year. It can do wonders at quickly afforest an area that will eventually feature towering majesty. While their cotton can be a bit messy, they add a sense of whimsy as they float in the across the breeze. Like their relatives, trembling aspens, their leaves are sound like water as their rustle. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x1e56ztr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x1e56ztr\"\u003eIt can be an very important tree for much wildlife, given its immense and fast growing size, it is often the nesting site for many different bird species.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x1e56ztr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x1e56ztr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x1e56ztr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20–30 \u003c\/span\u003emeters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHabitat:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFlood plains\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSun requirements:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoisture requirements:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003emoderate to moist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoil requirements:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003evarious\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nursery for the Earth","offers":[{"title":"#1 Pot – ~30–60 cm","offer_id":48011805982964,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#3 Pot – ~60–100 cm","offer_id":48011806015732,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#5 Pot – ~100–150 cm","offer_id":48011806048500,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#7 Pot – ~150–200 cm","offer_id":48011806081268,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"30mm Caliper","offer_id":48011806114036,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50mm Caliper","offer_id":48011806146804,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/0495\/6404\/products\/original_2_521c2f44-cdf7-464e-83a8-a6d6cd557de7.jpg?v=1675050465"},{"product_id":"populus-tremuloides","title":"Populus tremuloides (Fr: peuplier faux-tremble | En: trembling aspen)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x1e56ztr\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"303\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"301\"\u003eTrembling Aspen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"416\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"325\"\u003ePopulus tremuloides\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"349\"\u003eAlternative names\u003c\/strong\u003e: Quaking Aspen, Quiver-leaf, Aspen poplar\u003cbr data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"383\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"393\"\u003eFrench\u003c\/strong\u003e: Peuplier faux-tremble\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"630\" class=\"\"\u003eThe soft rustling sound of trembling aspen leaves dancing in the wind is one of nature’s most calming melodies. 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Its springtime display of delicate white-pinkish flowers rivals any ornamental cherry and brings a touch of natural elegance to wild landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"1040\" class=\"\"\u003eThis small, fast-growing, and short-lived tree is typical of early successional forests and disturbed areas. After forest fires or windthrow, Pin Cherry often springs up en masse from long-lived seedbanks in the soil—sometimes sprouting from beneath the roots of century-old trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1294\" class=\"\"\u003eThe fruit is bright red and edible, though more tart than sweet. While it is less commonly used than chokecherry or black cherry, it can be made into jams, syrups, or sauces when sweetened. 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As a mature tree, it is easily identified by its dark, flaky, scaled bark. Young trees can resemble chokecherry but can be distinguished by their single trunk and the fine fuzz on the underside of the leaf midvein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"1205\" class=\"\"\u003eIn spring, it produces fragrant white flower clusters that develop into small, dark purple to black fruits. These cherries are more palatable than those of chokecherry for many people, though taste can vary considerably between trees. The fruit is best used in syrups, jellies, pies, or fermented into wine or liqueurs. The nickname “Rum Cherry” comes from its historical use in flavouring rum and other spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1490\" class=\"\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eCaution\u003c\/strong\u003e: Like all \u003cem data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003ePrunus\u003c\/em\u003e species, the pits and other parts of the plant (except the fleshy fruit) contain compounds that can release cyanide. You may notice a faint almond scent when crushing leaves or twigs—this is the signature of those compounds. Do not consume the pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1702\" class=\"\"\u003eTraditionally, the inner bark was used in tonics and cough syrups—likely the reason many associate cherry flavour with medicine. 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Like Black Walnut (\u003cem data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eJuglans nigra\u003c\/em\u003e), it’s considered a high-value forestry species and can even be planted alongside walnut, as it is tolerant of juglone, the chemical released by walnut roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2610\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003eEcological importance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003eBlack Cherry is a keystone species for wildlife. Its fruit feeds a wide array of birds, including Orioles (\u003cem data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003eIcterus galbula\u003c\/em\u003e), Cedar Waxwings (\u003cem data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003eBombycilla cedrorum\u003c\/em\u003e), and Scarlet Tanagers (\u003cem data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003ePiranga olivacea\u003c\/em\u003e). Its leaves support dozens of Lepidoptera (moths and butterflies), including the Cherry Gall Azure (\u003cem data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2457\"\u003eCelastrina serotina\u003c\/em\u003e) and Wild Cherry Sphinx (\u003cem data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2504\"\u003eSphinx drupiferarum\u003c\/em\u003e). Some caterpillars even feed on its leaves to absorb defensive toxins, similar to monarchs and milkweed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2612\" data-end=\"2917\" class=\"\"\u003eIt also hosts native tent caterpillars like the Eastern Tent Caterpillar (\u003cem data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2709\"\u003eMalacosoma americanum\u003c\/em\u003e), Ugly-nest Caterpillar (\u003cem data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2757\"\u003eArchips cerasivorana\u003c\/em\u003e), and Fall Webworm (\u003cem data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2796\"\u003eHyphantria cunea\u003c\/em\u003e). These species rarely harm the tree and support a food web that includes birds like cuckoos, jays, and parasitic wasps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"3283\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2931\"\u003eDiseases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2934\"\u003eBlack Cherry is susceptible to Black Knot (\u003cem data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"2998\"\u003eApiosporina morbosa\u003c\/em\u003e), a native fungal disease that forms black galls on branches. While a minor issue in natural ecosystems, it can become problematic in orchards or with non-native \u003cem data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3169\"\u003ePrunus\u003c\/em\u003e species. 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Indeed it was the first species of tree targeted during the lumber boom on the Ottawa Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIts importance to wildlife cannot be overstated. It supports a huge array of insects including many moths and butterflies. Its acorns also supporting many birds and small mammals. 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