![]() ![]() Leaves: Simple, alternate, 4″-6″ long, unequal at the base, rather rough Usually not over 60′ in height when mature. Usually not over 40′ in height when mature. Three or more leaves or other parts encircling a stem at about the same point. The spongy material in the center of twigs and young trunks. A pore on young trunks and branches through which air passes to interior cells. A mark or impression at the point where a leaf had been attached. A leaflike part or blade of a compound leaf. ![]() Remaining green throughout the year (older leaves die after 2-15 years). A fleshy one-seeded fruit, with the seed enclosed by a hard covering. A compound bloom consisting of scaly bracts and flowers usually of one sex. A dry fruit which contains more than one seed and splits open when ripe. Iii EXPLANATION OF WORDS, TERMS AND SIGNSĬommon and scientific names are from “Standardized Plant Names, 1942.” Capsule. Since there is some variation in the features within each It is commonly known that no two persons are exactlyĪlike in physical makeup. Of the “red or black” oaks ripen in two seasons whileįruit from all other trees discussed herein mature in one Interesting is the fact that pine cones and acorns Trees are described in simplified wording and The first two plates (pages iv and v) show the typesĪnd arrangements of leaves. Numerical occurrence and value for timber, shade or Species described in this booklet was based chiefly on The selection of 50 native trees and 4 introduced “weed trees” may assume considerable importance in the Uses is rapidly progressing and some of the so-called Less than half of these native trees are presently classifiedĪs important timber species. Shrubs sometimes grow to tree size and form. Has 102 kinds of trees native to the State, although thereĪre numerous introduced species growing and thriving Pennsylvania, with its unique geographical position, Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, MFR and the Online *** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK COMMON TREES OF PENNSYLVANIA *** ![]() To check the laws of the country where you are located before using this ebook. If you are not located in the United States, you'll have The Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of Other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and most The Project Gutenberg EBook of Common Trees of Pennsylvania, by Common Trees of Pennsylvania, by Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources: a Project Gutenberg eBook ![]()
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