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Eastern Red Cedar
Eastern Red Cedar trees can grow on a variety of soils. The Eastern Red Cedar, Juniperus Virginiana, is a small to medium-sized aromatic evergreen tree. Birds devour the fruit. Typically, the trunk is straight and the tree has a pointed, dense, conical crown that may be varied or irregular, depending on ecotype or competing vegetation. It is the primary species in most windbreaks. The fruit, or cone, is berrylike and dark blue. The wood of the Red Cedar is fragrant and is used extensively for furniture. The foliage is bright green to dark green. Its deep roots and small leaf surface make it very drought resistant. ... additional info
White Walnut The White Walnut tree, Juglans cinerea, also known as White walnut and Butternut tree is a small to medium-sized tree. This tree has a short trunk which is divided into a few ascending limbs with large spreading, sparsely forked branches. The smaller branches tend to bend downwards and then turn up at the ends. The root system is composed of a number of wide-spreading laterals that grow to a considerable depth. Usually a taproot develops in deep soils. Nuts resemble Black Walnut, but smaller, with an oily, spicy flavor. Tree is best known for the rich quality of its wood. |
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