#treeoftheweek

[itreeschicago]

Tree of the Week: Greenspire Littleleaf Linden 🌳 . This is likely the tree people think of when they think #linden 🍃 . Check it out on our blog #now❗️ . #itrees #itreeschicago #chicagoland #illinoistrees #chicagotrees #lindentrees #floweringtree #shadetree #trees #itreestreeoftheweek #treeoftheweek #treesdelivered🚛 #treesplanted https://www.instagram.com/p/ByVZ9A0FtxW/?igshid=12t2e8qeoz7ir

[climateresilienceplantguide]

Acer Saccharinum (Silver Maple)

Plant community: Spontaneous Urban Growth

Native status: Native to Central United States

Mature size (height & width):

Height: 40-50 ft

Width: 40-50 ft

Habitat/ Tolerances:

Wetland habitat naturally occurs in floodplains

Drought tolerant

Pollution tolerant

Flood tolerant

Poor drainage tolerant

Salt intolerant

Eco-indicator:

Hardiness zone: 3-9

Leaf color: Leaves are green in the summer and turn yellow-green in the fall

Flower color / bloom time: Greenish Yellow blooms which come out in March

 Response to Climate Change:

Population and biomass expected to increase in suitable habitat

Northward migration

 Potential Climate applications:

Tolerances to drought, flooding and urban pollution make the silver maple an ideal tree for storm water control, erosion control, and cooling in an urban setting. Silver Maples have an extremely quick growth rate and hardy roots which could interfere with concrete and plumbing. The tree should be given adequate space to root if planted in a street setting.

Climate Adaption Rank: 6 https://arbordayblog.org/treeoftheweek/silver-maple-paradox/ http://www.g-wow.org/App_Uploads_Docs/Submissions/2016%20Wisconsin-WesternUP%20Climate%20Change%20Projections%20for%20Individual%20Tree%20Species.pdf https://forestadaptation.org/sites/default/files/Northwoods_tree_species_Driftless_area.pdf https://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-plant-descriptions/silver-maple https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=261896&isprofile=0&

[jimmy-ds-trees]

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Botanical name: Platanus occidentalis All Common Names: sycamore, buttonwood, American planetree, buttonball tree Family (English): Sycamore; planetree Family (Botanic): Platanaceae Planting Site: Residential and parks, City parkway, Wide median Tree or Plant Type: Tree Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves) Native Locale: Chicago area, North America Landscape Uses: Parkway/street, Shade tree, Specimen Size Range: Large tree (more than 40 feet) Mature Height: 75-100 feet Mature Width: 50-70 feet Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily), Partial sun/shade (4-6 hrs light daily) Hardiness Zones: Zone 4, Zone 5 (Chicago), Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

BUILD/BEAUTY

This particular tree photographed is right outside my apartment in Somerville. It makes a great street tree, as you can see this one is at least 30-40 years old. I kept seeing these large leaves on the ground, and initially I thought it was a type of maple. I keyed it out using the tree finder, and came up with Sycamore, aligning with many pictures online. There are a few interesting characteristics to this tree. The bark as it ages gets this spotted appearance of different shades of grey. The leaves and twigs are more reminiscent of grape groves to me, the way they are so wiry. They are also very dense, creating a grapevine like effect. 

Bark: (1-3) 3

Leaves: (1-4) 3

Landscape uniqueness: (1-3) 1

Total: 7

As for a building material, sycamore wood is particularly useful. The most common uses include veneer, plywood,  interior trim, pallets/crates, flooring, furniture, particleboard, and paper. 

here is a look at a quartersawn piece of unsealed sycamore wood:

(photo source: https://www.wood-database.com/sycamore/)

I will award this hardwood a score of 7 out of 10, for its many uses, as well as hardwood properties. This wood could be turned into structural members as well, so it can be a legitimate building material.

Source:

https://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-plant-descriptions/sycamore

https://www.wood-database.com/sycamore/

https://arbordayblog.org/treeoftheweek/what-you-should-know-before-planting-a-sycamore/

[lookmum]

@treeoftheweek Lilydale, Tas

[itreeschicago]

Tree of the Week is BACK!😃 . This week's tree is the popularity contest winner- River Birch 🍃 . This tree has it all and then some! This is one of the best deciduous #trees for screening and privacy. It's versatile in the #landscape and does exceedingly well in wet locations. . Head to our #blog to learn more! . #treeoftheweek #riverbirch #betulanigra #trees #treesrock #treesofinstagram #itrees #itreeschicago #retailtrees #treesdelivered🚛 #treesplanted https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw7RbpYHtIT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4lvtplhw1g0c

[itreeschicago]

This week's tree has topped our best sellers list, it's on our favorite fast-growing shade tree list and it is by far our most #popular shade tree option for homeowners😃! . It's none other than Autumn Blaze Maple🍁🍁🍁. . #autumn #blaze #maple #itrees #itreeschicago #treeoftheweek #bestseller #fastgrowing #shadetree #fastgrowingtrees #customerfavorite #treesdelivered🚛 #treesplanted https://www.instagram.com/p/B1cce5thKkn/?igshid=redawi8de0t7

[itreeschicago]

Regal Prince® Oak is a versatile option. 🏡This tree works well for hedging & screening, as a specimen tree and it performs well on the parkway too! #somanyoptions 😃 . Take a look at more tree specs and pictures on our blog. Link in bio 👆 . #treeoftheweek #itrees #itreeschicago #treesdelivered🚛 #treesplanted #regalprince #oak #columnartrees #treesarecool🌳 https://www.instagram.com/p/B1MeA6Hh7sS/?igshid=mqf8vo7teuid

[itreeschicago]

Take a guess at what kind of tree these leaves belongs to.🤔 . We'll give you a couple of *hints*➡️ • We posted about it earlier this week • It's leaves don't stay purple they change to a bronze-green in the summer🌳 . #whatcoulditbe #takeaguess #trees #treeoftheweek #itreeschicago #itrees https://www.instagram.com/p/B06atlBBaW6/?igshid=ivydncsdt9u1

[itreeschicago]

A couple of more #trees went in at #calumetpark today, an Autumn Blaze Maple and our #treeoftheweek an Emerald Lustre Norway Maple🌳🌳 . We love seeing a #community beautify their parks! 😃 . #treesplanted #treesdelivered🚛 #beautifyyourcommunity #plantmoretrees🌳 #itreeschicago #itrees #JoinTheTREEvolution https://www.instagram.com/p/B0jWD9Rhczo/?igshid=asg1acmoqu0d

[itreeschicago]

New Horizon Elm 🌳 is a cold tolerant hybrid elm and developed in a disease resistance program at the University of Wisconsin. Easy to grow, straight, and symmetrical in the nursery, it becomes a rugged street tree. . Currently available in 2.5" Caliper - 4.0" Caliper. Order now for delivery and installation.🏡 . Read more about it at our blog (link in bio) . #itreestreeoftheweek #itrees #itreeschicago #treeoftheweek #newhorizon #ulmus #trees #treeblog #ordernow #diseaseresistant #shadetree #parkwaytree #streettree #treestuff #treesrock #treesofinstagram #chicagoland #illinois #chicagotrees #illinoistrees #chicagolandtrees #toughtree💪 https://www.instagram.com/p/By5hvV1Bs0b/?igshid=13xvcv6f7ydk9

[itreeschicago]

If you haven't checked it out yet, our Tree of the Week is on *point* 👌 . Redpointe® Red Maple🌳🍁🌳 was first introduced by J. Frank Schmidt and it combines the Red Maple's brilliant form and foliage with the Autumn Blaze Maple's faster growth rate. . Redpointe® Red Maple's straight and dominant central leader results in strong branching that make it easier to grow. This tree should be planted where you can most enjoy its color and shade! 🌳 . #treeoftheweek #itreestreeoftheweek #itrees #itreeschicago #chicagolandtrees #acerrubrum #redmaple #redpointeredmaple #treesdelivered🚛 #treesplanted #shadetrees #trees #treesonpoint #onpoint #treesrock #plantmoretrees https://www.instagram.com/p/ByIw9u3lbji/?igshid=1xtqsdwwa7qbg

[itreeschicago]

Tree of the Week: American 🇺🇸 Hornbeam! . This tried & true tree is adaptable and versatile in the landscape.🌳 . Read more about this #American beauty over on our blog🌟 . #itrees #itreeschicago #chicagolandtrees #americanhornbeam #americanbeauty #memorialday2019 #trees #treeblog #treeoftheweek #carpinus https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxx7T8thYNV/?igshid=jzalr1nzr8a4

[lookmum]

What'll be will be #treeoftheweek Ashtonfield, NSW