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White pine (Pinus strobus)

White pines can be found in riparian areas and in mature forests. they are not afraid of getting their feet wet and can be found in groups most often. The pine tree in the photo is in a low area that becomes very wet when it rains and can hold water for weeks after it rains. This tree is common in my area and when the tree has fully grown the shape of the tree can be very interesting to look at. I added this tree because of the shape and how often someone would see this tree in my area.

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Black cherry (prunus sertina)

This tree likes to grow in moist areas and can be found in many of my area's riparian areas. the tree in the photo is near a low spot that becomes very wet when it rains. Pretty much go anywhere in a riparian area and it's a good chance you'll find a cherry tree. I added this tree because it is so common and if you were to visit my area you'd be able to spot one in a lot of areas.

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black walnut (Juglans nigra)

This tree really prefers areas within riparian zones and is often found near the edges of these zones. The tree can be found by walking into my yard and looking down. this tree is very large and will be hard to miss. This tree is so common in my area I had to add it. In any riparian area and in disturbed areas this tree is all over the place.

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Red bud (Cercis canadensis)

This tree species prefers to be on the edges of forests and will grow in low areas that are wet but do not remain that way. this tree is in my back yard so walking into my yard and looking under the white pines is a good start. This tree has very pretty flowers in the spring which is why I added it to the tour.

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Arrowwood viburnum (Viburnum dentatum)

This species like to grow in disturbed areas and forest edges mostly in riparian. This tree can be found right next to my driveway and can be very easily spotted if you go to the end of my driveway and turning left. This plant is just around me all the time and is a very easy plant to use in landscaping so I thought because of this it would be a good tree in the tour.

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Flowering dog wood (Cornus florida)

This tree likes to grow near the forest edges and in riparian areas. The tree is on the side of my driveway and can be found not in its usual habitat. if you walk down my driveway you can just look right and it'll be in the open. This tree has great flowers in the spring which is why I added it to the tour.

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River birch (Betula nigra)

This tree likes to get its feet wet and can be found in and around wetland areas and doesn't mind the full sun. the tree in the pictures is at the corner of my property and can be seen easily as you drive down the road on your right. This tree is an extremely common landscaping tree and the tree in the pictures is no differnt. I thought I would add it to the tour because if you come to my area you will see it around.

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Sweet bay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana)

This is an ornamental tree species and can be found in landscapes all over the place. The tree in the pictures is found in the middle of my yead near a low spot that gets very wet. it doesn't mind full sun so expect them to be in the open. This tree produces a flower that has a very sweet smell and makes my whole yard smell like honey in the spring and because of this, I added it to the tour.

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White oak (Quercus alba)

This tree species likes to grow in mature forests and doesn't mind a little shade as its growing. The tree is being used for shade on my property and can be found next to the flowering dogwood and can be seen by walking down my driveway on the left. This is my favorite tree species because of the size tree when fully grown and the unique shape of the branches and trunk as it grows because of that I added it to the tour.

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Weeping willow (Salix babylonica)

This tree loves to get its feet wet and will grow in low lands and wetlands. The trees in the picture are in my neighbor's yard and are planted in the lowest part of my neighborhood. if the neighbor didn't mow the area it would turn into a swamp. you can get to this tree by walking down my neighbor's driveway and continuing down the hill. it will be right in front of you. The leaves of this tree are very pretty and whimsical so I thought it would be a good tree to have on the tour.

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Bradford pear (Pyrus calleryana)

This is a landscaping species that has become incredibly invasive across the country. they can grow almost anywhere but prefer the forest edge in full sun. This tree is in my neighbor's yard and can be found by driving down my road. it will be hard to miss on the right side of the road just pasted my house. This tree has become very invasive in my area so I thought it would be a good species to have in the tour to point this fact out.

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Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)

This tree originally native to colorado is used as a landscaping tree in my area and can be found in most areas. they prefer drier areas but can tolerate areas that get wet such as riparian areas. this tree in the photos is in my neighbor's driveway and can be seen by walking down their driveway and turning right. The tree has a very cool color to it but the needles are sharp and dense so working around this type of tree stinks so I'm adding it to the tour to raise awareness that this tree should not be in my area any more than it already is.

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Pitch pine (Pinus rigida)

This pine tree is very adaptive and can grow in many places around my area. you can find this tree most commonly in riparian areas but can be spotted in dry areas such as the side of roads. in the picture, this tree grows on the side of the road on the corners of green and willow street and can be seen from the road. This tree is around and I didn't know what it was before I took this class so adding it seemed like a good idea for this tour.

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Ohio buckeye (Aesculus glabra)

This is a very adaptive tree that can be found in a number of different ecosystems including around mature tree stands and is most often found in wetter areas but in areas that do not remain wet for long. the tree in the picture is in Birdsboro PA and can be found by driving down Jefferson st. the tree will be on your right as you drive through the area. I haven't seen this tree around in my area ever so I thought by adding it to the tour it would be a cool break from all the common trees in my area.

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Indian bean tree (Catalpa bignonioides)

This is a very fast-growing tree and can take over disturbed areas very quickly. it prefers disturbed areas and does not discriminate on where it can grow. This tree in the photos was off the lincoln road in Birdsboro PA and can be seen on the left as you drive down the road. The tree is incredibly invasive in my area and has become a real problem often taking uproot where ash trees used to be and because of this, I am adding it to the tour.

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Smooth sumac (Rhus glabra)

This species of tree likes to grow in disturbed areas and can grow very quickly. they tend to grow in places not easily survivable and in places such as the sides of roads and behind commercial buildings. The picture of the sumac is from behind the lowes in Exeter PA and can be seen very easily if you were head to the back of the store. These trees are invasive and adding them to the tour can help people visiting my area to understand that they shouldn't be here.

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White ash (Fraxinus americana)

This species of trees prefer to grow in areas that aren't recently disturbed but not in mature forests and can be found in areas where tall trees are not present yet. The tree in the picture can be found by finding the back of the target in Exeter PA. it's hard to miss as it's one of the only planned trees back there and has a mulch ring around it. The ash trees in my area are almost gone because of the invasive species the emerald ash bore. if someone was coming to my area it would be a good thing for them to see the ash before they are killed off.

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Norway spruce (Picea abies)

This species has become invasive because it is used in landscaping so often in my area. they prefer wetter areas but can survive standing alone in a field. The tree can be found by heading to the Exeter country club and driving down the driveway. there are several of them but the one in the picture will be on your left about 30 yeards from the road. This tree is just everywhere which is why I wanted it on the tour.

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sycamore (Platanus occidentakis)

This tree grows near river and stream banks and can grow massive. go to any river in my area and there will be many sycamores around it. this tree can be found right off of the Schuylkill river trail entrance and is about 20 feet off-trail. This is one of my favorite trees and is all over the place so I wanted it on the tour.

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Honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)

This fast-growing species likes to grow in full sun and can survive where the soil quality is very low. to find the tree in the photos you need to go to the edge of my yard in the open. this tree receives full sun and is in the worst soil on my property. This tree is everywhere and is truly a pioneer species as it is often the first species to start growing in disturbed areas so I wanted it in my tour.