Native Trees of Pennsylvania

The video discusses the benefits of planting native trees in Pennsylvania, highlighting 12 species such as Red Maple, River Birch, and Flowering Dogwood. Each tree's unique features, habitat preferences, and ecological benefits are explored. The video emphasizes the importance of choosing trees suited to local growing zones and provides resources for further information.

What is one of the main benefits of planting native trees in Pennsylvania?

• They require more water.

• They are more expensive to maintain.

• They are less likely to thrive.

• They provide habitats for native wildlife.

Which tree is known for its eye-catching red and yellow fall color?

• Shag Bark Hickory

• Flowering Dogwood

• Red Maple

• River Birch

What unique feature does the River Birch tree have?

• Gigantic trunk

• Scarlet red berries

• Exfoliating bark with a cinnamon cream appearance

• Cucumber-like fruit

Which tree is known for its loosely plated black bark?

• Shag Bark Hickory

• Cucumber Tree Magnolia

• Black Gum

• Sweet Bay Magnolia

What is the Cucumber Tree Magnolia named after?

• Its bark texture

• Its leaf shape

• Its flower color

• Its cucumber-like fruit

Which tree is best known as the source of maple syrup?

• Sugar Maple

• Wild Pawpaw

• Black Gum

• Serviceberry

What color do the fruits of the Sweet Bay Magnolia turn in the fall?

• Orange

• Scarlet red

• Yellow

• Purple

What is the state tree of Pennsylvania?

• Eastern Hemlock

• Black Cherry

• Red Maple

• River Birch

What is the taste of the Wild Pawpaw fruit often compared to?

• Apple and pear

• Mango, banana, and pineapple

• Cherry and grape

• Orange and lemon

Which tree provides food and nesting sites for over 33 species of wildlife?

• Black Cherry

• Serviceberry

• Sweet Bay Magnolia

• Cucumber Tree Magnolia