References
Spring
Ohio Buckeye (Aesculus glabra)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: https://www.wildflower.org
Mohlenbrock, R. H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
University of Kentucky-College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment: https://www.uky.edu
Picture References:
Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park: https://www.conservancyforcvnp.org
Growers Solution: https://www.growerssolution.com
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
Orthopedic Appliance Company: https://orthopedicapplianceco.com
State Symbols USA: https://statesymbolsusa.org
The Morton Arboretum: https://www.mortonarb.org
Catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides)
Text References:
Carve Wright: https://forum.carvewright.com
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R. H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
SF Gate-Home Guides: https://homeguides.sfgate.com
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://plants.usda.gov
Picture References:
All Creatures: https://www.all-creatures.org
Arbor Day Foundation: https://shop.arborday.org
Hawai’i Public Radio: https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org
Pic Click: https://picclick.com
Tree Topics: http://www.treetopics.com
Virginia Tech Dendrology: https://dendro.cnre.vt.edu
Yale Nature Walk: https://naturewalk.yale.edu
Gray Dogwood (Cornus racemosa)
Text References:
Facts: https://www.facts.net
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
MNN: https://www.mnn.com
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://plants.usda.gov
Picture References:
Carolina Nature: https://www.carolinanature.com
Long Island Natives: https://longislandnatives.com
Minnesota Wildflowers: https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
Victorian Era England: http://victorian-era.org
Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)
Text References:
Classical Guitar: https://www.classicalguitardelcamp.com
Illinois Wildflowers: https://illinoiswildflowers.info
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R. H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Survival Sherpa: https://survivalsherpa.wordpress.com/
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org/tree-jokes/
United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://plants.usda.gov
Picture References:
Classical Guitar: https://www.classicalguitardelcamp.com
Forestry Forum: https://forestryforum.com
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
Phipps: https://www.phipps.conservatory.org
Pinelands Nursery and Supply: http://www.pinelandsnursery.com
Science Source: https://www.sciencesource.com
Tennessee Wholesale Nursery: https://www.tnnursery.net
Wild Sweet Crab Apple (Malus coronaria)
Text References:
Jokes One: https://jokes.one
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
State Symbols USA: https://statesymbolsusa.org
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
The Wood Database: https://www.wood-database.com
United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://plants.usda.gov
Woodland Trust: https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk
Picture References:
Brand EIS: http://www.bio.brandeis.edu
Cold Stream Farm: https://www.coldstreamfarm.net
Hazael Design: http://www.hazaeldesign.com
Illinois Wildflowers: https://www.illinoiswildflowers.info
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
Price Scope: https://www.pricescope.com
Purdue University Fort Wayne: https://www.pfw.edu
Sassafras (Sassafras albidum)
Text References:
Bellarmine University: https://www.bellarmine.edu
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R. H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Penn State: https://www.psu.edu
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://plants.usda.gov
Picture References:
Backyard Forager: https://www.backyardforager.com
Missouri Plants: http://www.missouriplants.com
NJ Urban Forest: https://njurbanforest.com
North Carolina Extension Gardener: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu
Root Buyer: http://rootbuyer.com
White Oak (Quercus alba)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R. H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
The Bourbon Review: https://www.gobourbon.com
Thought Catalog: https://thoughtcatalog.com
United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://plants.usda.gov
Wood Magazine: https://www.woodmagazine.com
Picture References:
Arlington VA: https://environment.arlingtonva.us
Growers Solution: https://www.growerssolution.com
Lexington Container Company: https://www.lexingtoncontainercompany.com
Medicinal Herbals: https://medicinalherbals.net
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
Tree Topics: http://www.treetopics.com
Virginia Tech Dendrology: http://dendro.cnre.vt.edu
Wooden Boat Forum: http://forum.woodenboat.com
Summer
Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: https://www.wildflower.org
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
The Wood Database: https://www.wood-database.com
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
Picture References:
Fast Growing Trees: https://www.fast-growing-trees.com
Hoge Lumber Company: https://hoge.com
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://ohiodnr.gov
Pecan (Carya illinoinensis)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Natchitoches Pecans: http://news.natchitochespecans.com
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://plants.usda.gov
Wood Database: https://www.wood-database.com
Picture References:
Digital Collections: https://www.ww2online.org
Fast Growing Trees: https://www.fast-growing-trees.com
MDC Discover Nature: https://nature.mdc.mo.gov
Northern Pecans: http://northernpecans.blogspot.com
Nuts: https://www.nuts.com
The Tree Center: https://www.thetreecenter.com
Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
National Wildlife Federation: https://www.nwf.org
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
The Wood Database: https://www.wood-database.com
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
Pictures References:
Bear Valley Bats: http://bearvalleybats.com
Garrett Wade: https://www.garrettwade.com
Natural Areas Notebook: https://oaklandnaturalareas.com
North American Insects: https://www.cirrusimage.com
PGT Nature Garden: https://pgtnaturegarden.org
Virginia Tech Dendrology: http://dendro.cnre.vt.edu
Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
U.S. Department of Agriculture: https://www.fs.fed.us
Wood Magazine: https://www.woodmagazine.com
Picture References:
Alderleaf Wilderness College: https://www.wildernesscollege.com
City Trees Furniture: http://citytreesfurniture.com
Fast Growing Trees: https://www.fast-growing-trees.com
Iowa State University Extension: https://www.extension.iastate.edu
Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius)
Text References:
MDC Discover Nature: https://nature.mdc.mo.gov
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
Picture References:
Illinois Wildflowers: https://www.illinoiswildflowers.info
Minnesota Wildflowers: https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info
Virginia Native Plant Society: https://vnps.org
Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Learning Herbs: https://learningherbs.com
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
U.S. Department of Agriculture: https://www.fs.fed.us
Wilderness Survival: http://www.wilderness-survival.net
Picture References:
Carolina Nature: https://www.carolinanature.com
Kansas Historical Society: https://www.kshs.org
Northern Research Station: https://www.nrs.fs.fed.us
Unsplash: https://unsplash.com
Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://plants.usda.gov
Picture References:
Sutton Massachusetts: https://suttonmass.org
Tree Seeds: http://www.treeseeds.com
Tribal Trade Co.: https://tribaltradeco.com
Fall
Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees in Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
University of Kentucky: https://www.uky.edu
Picture References:
Alamy: https://www.alamy.com
Book Palace: http://bookpalace.com
Missouri State University: https://courses.missouristate.edu
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
The Tree Center: https://www.thetreecenter.com
University of Florida-School of Forest Resources: http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu
Musclewood Tree (Carpinus caroliniana)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
MDC Discover Nature: https://nature.mdc.mo.gov
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
Picture References:
Johnson’s Nursery: https://www.kb.jniplants.com
Natural Communities: https://naturalcommunities.net
NC State University: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu
Tom’s Trees: http://toms-trees.blogspot.com
Redbud (Cercis canadensis)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Natural Medicinal Herbs: http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://plants.usda.gov
Picture References:
Brighter Blooms: https://www.brighterblooms.com
Medical News Today: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com
Virginia Tech Dendrology: http://dendro.cnre.vt.edu
Spicebush (Lindera benzoin)
Text References:
Lucy Meriwether Lewis Marks: https://www.monticello.org
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Petrides, George. 1986. Trees and Shrubs, New York City, NY: Houghton Mifflin Company.
United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://plants.usda.gov
Picture References:
Book Palace: http://bookpalace.com
Illinois Wildflowers: https://www.illinoiswildflowers.info
Lenox Historical Society: https://lenoxhistory.org
Name That Plant: http://namethatplant.net
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
Sycamore Land Trust: https://sycamorelandtrust.org
The Tree Center: https://www.thetreecenter.com
Sweet Gum (Liquidambar styraciflua)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
SF Gate: https://homeguides.sfgate.com
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://plants.usda.gov
Picture References:
Oakland Nurseries: https://plants.oaklandnursery.com
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
State-by-State Gardening: http://statebystategardening.com
University of Kentucky: https://www.uky.edu
Wild Black Cherry (Prunus serotina)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://plants.usda.gov
Picture References:
Medicinal Herb Info: http://medicinalherbinfo.org
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
Pure Formulas: https://www.pureformulas.com
Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)
Text References:
Bellarmine University: https://www.bellarmine.edu/faculty/drobinson/baldcypress.asp
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
Picture References:
Guardian Pest Solutions: https://gpsmissoula.com/termites
Missouri State University Blogs: https://blogs.missouristate.edu
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
The City of Montgomery: https://www.montgomeryohio.org
Wilson Bros Garden: https://www.wilsonbrosgardens.com
Winter
River Birch (Betula nigra)
Text References:
Illinois State Museum: http://www.museum.state.il.us
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
Picture References:
Bio Brand EIS: http://www.bio.brandeis.edu
Brighter Blooms: https://www.brighterblooms.com
Brooklyn Eagle: https://brooklyneagle.com
Go Botany—Native Plant Trust: https://gobotany.nativeplanttrust.org
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
Common Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sciencing: https://sciencing.com
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://plants.usda.gov
Picture References:
Iowa State University: https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu
North American Insects: https://www.cirrusimage.com
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
University of Connecticut: http://www.hort.uconn.edu
Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)
Text References:
Farmer’s Almanac: https://www.farmersalmanac.com
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press, Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
Twisted Tree: http://www.twisted-tree.net
Woodworking Network: https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com
Picture References:
Carolina Nature: https://www.carolinanature.com
Go Botany: https://gobotany.nativeplanttrust.org
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
Old Farmer’s Almanac: https://www.almanac.com
Tree Seeds: https://www.treeseeds.com
Wood Cues: https://www.woodscues.com
Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera)
Text References:
Iowa State University: https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
U.S. Department of Agriculture: https://www.fs.fed.us
Picture References:
Archery 360: https://www.archery360.com
Fairfield County Parks: https://www.fairfieldcountyparks.org
Firewood Club: https://firewoodhoardersclub.com
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)
Text References:
City of Sycamore Illinois: https://cityofsycamore.com
Indiana State University: https://www.indstate.edu
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
U.S. Department of Agriculture: https://www.fs.fed.us
Woodworking Network: https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com
Picture References:
Indiana State University: https://www.indstate.edu
Off the Grid News: https://www.offthegridnews.com
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
Tree Inspection: https://treeinspection.com
Virginia Tech Dendrology: http://dendro.cnre.vt.edu
Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://plants.usda.gov
Picture References:
Friends of the Wildflower Garden: https://www.friendsofthewildflowergarden.org
Hobbit House Inc.: http://hobbithouseinc.com
MDC Discover Nature: https://nature.mdc.mo.gov
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
Robson Furniture: https://www.robsonfurniture.co.uk
The Tree Center: https://www.thetreecenter.com
High-bush Cranberry (Viburnum trilobum)
Text References:
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Petrides, George. 1986. Trees and Shrubs, New York City, NY: Houghton Mifflin Company.
United States Department of Agriculture: https://www.nrs.fs.fed.us
Picture References:
Canadian Wildlife Federation: http://cwf-fcf.org
Go Botany: https://gobotany.nativeplanttrust.org
MacPhail Woods: https://macphailwoods.org
Native Americans: https://tedu626navtiveamericanculture.weebly.com
University of Maine: https://extension.umaine.edu
Spring
Ohio Buckeye (Aesculus glabra)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: https://www.wildflower.org
Mohlenbrock, R. H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
University of Kentucky-College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment: https://www.uky.edu
Picture References:
Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park: https://www.conservancyforcvnp.org
Growers Solution: https://www.growerssolution.com
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
Orthopedic Appliance Company: https://orthopedicapplianceco.com
State Symbols USA: https://statesymbolsusa.org
The Morton Arboretum: https://www.mortonarb.org
Catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides)
Text References:
Carve Wright: https://forum.carvewright.com
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R. H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
SF Gate-Home Guides: https://homeguides.sfgate.com
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://plants.usda.gov
Picture References:
All Creatures: https://www.all-creatures.org
Arbor Day Foundation: https://shop.arborday.org
Hawai’i Public Radio: https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org
Pic Click: https://picclick.com
Tree Topics: http://www.treetopics.com
Virginia Tech Dendrology: https://dendro.cnre.vt.edu
Yale Nature Walk: https://naturewalk.yale.edu
Gray Dogwood (Cornus racemosa)
Text References:
Facts: https://www.facts.net
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
MNN: https://www.mnn.com
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://plants.usda.gov
Picture References:
Carolina Nature: https://www.carolinanature.com
Long Island Natives: https://longislandnatives.com
Minnesota Wildflowers: https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
Victorian Era England: http://victorian-era.org
Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)
Text References:
Classical Guitar: https://www.classicalguitardelcamp.com
Illinois Wildflowers: https://illinoiswildflowers.info
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R. H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Survival Sherpa: https://survivalsherpa.wordpress.com/
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org/tree-jokes/
United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://plants.usda.gov
Picture References:
Classical Guitar: https://www.classicalguitardelcamp.com
Forestry Forum: https://forestryforum.com
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
Phipps: https://www.phipps.conservatory.org
Pinelands Nursery and Supply: http://www.pinelandsnursery.com
Science Source: https://www.sciencesource.com
Tennessee Wholesale Nursery: https://www.tnnursery.net
Wild Sweet Crab Apple (Malus coronaria)
Text References:
Jokes One: https://jokes.one
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
State Symbols USA: https://statesymbolsusa.org
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
The Wood Database: https://www.wood-database.com
United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://plants.usda.gov
Woodland Trust: https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk
Picture References:
Brand EIS: http://www.bio.brandeis.edu
Cold Stream Farm: https://www.coldstreamfarm.net
Hazael Design: http://www.hazaeldesign.com
Illinois Wildflowers: https://www.illinoiswildflowers.info
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
Price Scope: https://www.pricescope.com
Purdue University Fort Wayne: https://www.pfw.edu
Sassafras (Sassafras albidum)
Text References:
Bellarmine University: https://www.bellarmine.edu
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R. H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Penn State: https://www.psu.edu
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://plants.usda.gov
Picture References:
Backyard Forager: https://www.backyardforager.com
Missouri Plants: http://www.missouriplants.com
NJ Urban Forest: https://njurbanforest.com
North Carolina Extension Gardener: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu
Root Buyer: http://rootbuyer.com
White Oak (Quercus alba)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R. H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
The Bourbon Review: https://www.gobourbon.com
Thought Catalog: https://thoughtcatalog.com
United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://plants.usda.gov
Wood Magazine: https://www.woodmagazine.com
Picture References:
Arlington VA: https://environment.arlingtonva.us
Growers Solution: https://www.growerssolution.com
Lexington Container Company: https://www.lexingtoncontainercompany.com
Medicinal Herbals: https://medicinalherbals.net
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
Tree Topics: http://www.treetopics.com
Virginia Tech Dendrology: http://dendro.cnre.vt.edu
Wooden Boat Forum: http://forum.woodenboat.com
Summer
Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: https://www.wildflower.org
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
The Wood Database: https://www.wood-database.com
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
Picture References:
Fast Growing Trees: https://www.fast-growing-trees.com
Hoge Lumber Company: https://hoge.com
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://ohiodnr.gov
Pecan (Carya illinoinensis)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Natchitoches Pecans: http://news.natchitochespecans.com
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://plants.usda.gov
Wood Database: https://www.wood-database.com
Picture References:
Digital Collections: https://www.ww2online.org
Fast Growing Trees: https://www.fast-growing-trees.com
MDC Discover Nature: https://nature.mdc.mo.gov
Northern Pecans: http://northernpecans.blogspot.com
Nuts: https://www.nuts.com
The Tree Center: https://www.thetreecenter.com
Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
National Wildlife Federation: https://www.nwf.org
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
The Wood Database: https://www.wood-database.com
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
Pictures References:
Bear Valley Bats: http://bearvalleybats.com
Garrett Wade: https://www.garrettwade.com
Natural Areas Notebook: https://oaklandnaturalareas.com
North American Insects: https://www.cirrusimage.com
PGT Nature Garden: https://pgtnaturegarden.org
Virginia Tech Dendrology: http://dendro.cnre.vt.edu
Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
U.S. Department of Agriculture: https://www.fs.fed.us
Wood Magazine: https://www.woodmagazine.com
Picture References:
Alderleaf Wilderness College: https://www.wildernesscollege.com
City Trees Furniture: http://citytreesfurniture.com
Fast Growing Trees: https://www.fast-growing-trees.com
Iowa State University Extension: https://www.extension.iastate.edu
Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius)
Text References:
MDC Discover Nature: https://nature.mdc.mo.gov
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
Picture References:
Illinois Wildflowers: https://www.illinoiswildflowers.info
Minnesota Wildflowers: https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info
Virginia Native Plant Society: https://vnps.org
Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Learning Herbs: https://learningherbs.com
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
U.S. Department of Agriculture: https://www.fs.fed.us
Wilderness Survival: http://www.wilderness-survival.net
Picture References:
Carolina Nature: https://www.carolinanature.com
Kansas Historical Society: https://www.kshs.org
Northern Research Station: https://www.nrs.fs.fed.us
Unsplash: https://unsplash.com
Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://plants.usda.gov
Picture References:
Sutton Massachusetts: https://suttonmass.org
Tree Seeds: http://www.treeseeds.com
Tribal Trade Co.: https://tribaltradeco.com
Fall
Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees in Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
University of Kentucky: https://www.uky.edu
Picture References:
Alamy: https://www.alamy.com
Book Palace: http://bookpalace.com
Missouri State University: https://courses.missouristate.edu
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
The Tree Center: https://www.thetreecenter.com
University of Florida-School of Forest Resources: http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu
Musclewood Tree (Carpinus caroliniana)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
MDC Discover Nature: https://nature.mdc.mo.gov
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
Picture References:
Johnson’s Nursery: https://www.kb.jniplants.com
Natural Communities: https://naturalcommunities.net
NC State University: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu
Tom’s Trees: http://toms-trees.blogspot.com
Redbud (Cercis canadensis)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Natural Medicinal Herbs: http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://plants.usda.gov
Picture References:
Brighter Blooms: https://www.brighterblooms.com
Medical News Today: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com
Virginia Tech Dendrology: http://dendro.cnre.vt.edu
Spicebush (Lindera benzoin)
Text References:
Lucy Meriwether Lewis Marks: https://www.monticello.org
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Petrides, George. 1986. Trees and Shrubs, New York City, NY: Houghton Mifflin Company.
United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://plants.usda.gov
Picture References:
Book Palace: http://bookpalace.com
Illinois Wildflowers: https://www.illinoiswildflowers.info
Lenox Historical Society: https://lenoxhistory.org
Name That Plant: http://namethatplant.net
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
Sycamore Land Trust: https://sycamorelandtrust.org
The Tree Center: https://www.thetreecenter.com
Sweet Gum (Liquidambar styraciflua)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
SF Gate: https://homeguides.sfgate.com
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://plants.usda.gov
Picture References:
Oakland Nurseries: https://plants.oaklandnursery.com
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
State-by-State Gardening: http://statebystategardening.com
University of Kentucky: https://www.uky.edu
Wild Black Cherry (Prunus serotina)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://plants.usda.gov
Picture References:
Medicinal Herb Info: http://medicinalherbinfo.org
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
Pure Formulas: https://www.pureformulas.com
Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)
Text References:
Bellarmine University: https://www.bellarmine.edu/faculty/drobinson/baldcypress.asp
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
Picture References:
Guardian Pest Solutions: https://gpsmissoula.com/termites
Missouri State University Blogs: https://blogs.missouristate.edu
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
The City of Montgomery: https://www.montgomeryohio.org
Wilson Bros Garden: https://www.wilsonbrosgardens.com
Winter
River Birch (Betula nigra)
Text References:
Illinois State Museum: http://www.museum.state.il.us
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
Picture References:
Bio Brand EIS: http://www.bio.brandeis.edu
Brighter Blooms: https://www.brighterblooms.com
Brooklyn Eagle: https://brooklyneagle.com
Go Botany—Native Plant Trust: https://gobotany.nativeplanttrust.org
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
Common Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sciencing: https://sciencing.com
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://plants.usda.gov
Picture References:
Iowa State University: https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu
North American Insects: https://www.cirrusimage.com
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
University of Connecticut: http://www.hort.uconn.edu
Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)
Text References:
Farmer’s Almanac: https://www.farmersalmanac.com
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press, Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
Twisted Tree: http://www.twisted-tree.net
Woodworking Network: https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com
Picture References:
Carolina Nature: https://www.carolinanature.com
Go Botany: https://gobotany.nativeplanttrust.org
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
Old Farmer’s Almanac: https://www.almanac.com
Tree Seeds: https://www.treeseeds.com
Wood Cues: https://www.woodscues.com
Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera)
Text References:
Iowa State University: https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
U.S. Department of Agriculture: https://www.fs.fed.us
Picture References:
Archery 360: https://www.archery360.com
Fairfield County Parks: https://www.fairfieldcountyparks.org
Firewood Club: https://firewoodhoardersclub.com
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)
Text References:
City of Sycamore Illinois: https://cityofsycamore.com
Indiana State University: https://www.indstate.edu
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
Trees Group: https://treesgroup.org
U.S. Department of Agriculture: https://www.fs.fed.us
Woodworking Network: https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com
Picture References:
Indiana State University: https://www.indstate.edu
Off the Grid News: https://www.offthegridnews.com
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
Tree Inspection: https://treeinspection.com
Virginia Tech Dendrology: http://dendro.cnre.vt.edu
Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa)
Text References:
Kershaw, Linda. 2007. Trees of Illinois, Auburn, IL: Lone Pine Publishing.
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Sternberg, Guy. 2004. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, Portland, OR: Timber Press Inc.
United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://plants.usda.gov
Picture References:
Friends of the Wildflower Garden: https://www.friendsofthewildflowergarden.org
Hobbit House Inc.: http://hobbithouseinc.com
MDC Discover Nature: https://nature.mdc.mo.gov
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov
Robson Furniture: https://www.robsonfurniture.co.uk
The Tree Center: https://www.thetreecenter.com
High-bush Cranberry (Viburnum trilobum)
Text References:
Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Petrides, George. 1986. Trees and Shrubs, New York City, NY: Houghton Mifflin Company.
United States Department of Agriculture: https://www.nrs.fs.fed.us
Picture References:
Canadian Wildlife Federation: http://cwf-fcf.org
Go Botany: https://gobotany.nativeplanttrust.org
MacPhail Woods: https://macphailwoods.org
Native Americans: https://tedu626navtiveamericanculture.weebly.com
University of Maine: https://extension.umaine.edu