Nova Scotia has about 40 species of native trees. Some (e.g. cherry, mountain ash, Staghorn Sumac, Witch Hazel, Striped and Mountain Maples, shadbush, hawthorn, willow and alder) are large shrubs that often reach tree status. Numerous exotics have been introduced as ornamentals and fruit trees and for reforestation. Table 10.6.1 shows characteristics and site preferences of native Nova Scotian trees. Traditionally, people have grouped temperate forest trees as either softwood or hardwood. While foresters also use this grouping, they consider the terms coniferous (evergreen) and deciduous (shedding leaves) more useful. Coniferous and deciduous species are further divided on the basis of ability to tolerate shade in youth.
Associated Topics:Associated Habitats:Copyright © The Province of Nova Scotia, Canada |
Download PDF File