Canada is known for much of its pristine wilderness and thousands of acres of forest. Of all the different types of trees in Canada, the greatest concentration of deciduous trees is in Ontario. The logging industry continues to be one of Ontario’s largest industry that brings in millions of dollars every year. Ontario is proud of its commitment to the environment and takes the health of its hardwood forests seriously.
Sugar Maple
The sugar maple is Canada’s official tree and its leaf is embossed in our flag. They are prolific in the southern area of Ontario. This sweet favorite can grow as large as 120 feet tall and can live for over two centuries. The iconic leaves are a light green, have five points and are usually 3 to 6 inches long. Sugar maple leaves turn vibrant shades of orange, red, or yellow in the autumn.
Bark on the sugar maples is usually smooth and light gray, while older trees might get a darker gray get curly ridges. The seeds of these trees are well-known for their helicopter propeller shape, and they can be up to two inches long. These seed propellers are produced by the sugar maple annually and usually overproduce every seventh year. Sugar maples world famous for their sap that is boiled down into delicious maple syrup. Its wood is often used for carved items.
Red Oak
Another prominent tree in Ontario is the red oak, which can reach the skies at nearly 100 feet. Their stately trunks can have a diameter of more than four feet. Red oak bark is a darker shade of gray than the sugar maple; however, both get the deep ridges as the tree ages. The leaves of this tree can be up to 6 inches long with 6-7 pointed lobes. Like its other oak relatives, the red oak proliferates by acorns. Its hard wood is highly prized for its use in exterior wood projects.
Eastern White Pine
Among the hundreds of all the different types of trees that thrive in the Ontario region, the Eastern white pine is one of the most recognized. There are so many growing in the area that the venerable pine is considered the provincial tree of Ontario. Its thin, sharp needles grow in groups of five and can be up to 3 inches long. The bark is a brownish-gray and it has thick ridges. It produces fertile pine cones when it is about 20 years old in intervals of 3 to 5 years. The wood of the Eastern white pine is extremely versatile for building materials and for paper manufacturing. It is also a premier choice for Christmas trees.
If you live in the Ontario area, you can keep your trees healthy by using the experienced experts at Dave Lund Tree Service. We provide a host of services such as tree trimming, pruning, removal, and other services for healthy trees. Give us a call at (905) 884-0511.