| Scientific Name | Juniperus communis | Juniperus virginiana | Larix laricina | Pinus strobus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Name | common juniper | eastern red cedar | eastern larch | white pine |
| Height | 5-10' | 40-50' | 40-80' | 50-80' |
| Ohio Distribution | northeast | widespread | northeast | northeast, central |
| Habitat | rock outcroppings, dry or infertile soils | steep rocky land, calcareous cliffs, worn and eroding land, waste places | wet soil, bogs, water margins, acidic soils | well-drained sites, acidic soils |
| Features | Tolerates wide range of soils and conditions; blue-green ascending and sprawling branches. Needs full sun. Do not disturb in the wild. *(bd) *(w) | Needs sun, tolerates moist or dry sites, acidic or alkaline soils; a pioneer plant. *(w)*(bd) | Large deciduous tree, prefers moist, acidic soils; grows best in well-drained, upland sites. | Rapid and irregular growth. Requires moist, fertile, acidic soil. Not tolerant of urban stress or poor drainage. *(w) *(bd) |
| Availability | trade | trade | trade | |
| Flower Season and Color/Fall Foliage Color | foliage: yellow |
| Scientific Name | Taxus canadensis | Thuja occidentalis | Tsuga canadensis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Name | Canadian yew | eastern arborvitae | Canada hemlock | |
| Height | 3-6' | 40-60' | 30-45' | |
| Ohio Distribution | northeast, eastcentral | southcentral | west | |
| Habitat | wooded bluffs, cliffs, boggy woods | swamps, bogs | ravines, stream bluff and steep slopes | |
| Features | Prostrate, sprawling shrub; good for cool, shaded situations. Other species of Taxus are horticulturally superior. | Tolerates shade, moisture extremes and calcareous soils. | Dense, pyramidal tree; prefers moist, acidic soils. Intolerant of hot, dry sites. *(w)*(bd) | |
| Availability | trade | trade | trade | |
| Flower Season and Color/Fall Foliage Color |
KEY: = RED denotes plant is toxic to humans. Features: *(x) = a food or cover benefit for...*(bf) = butterflies, *(bf-l) = butterfly larvae, *(w) = wildlife; *(bd) = songbirds; *(be) honeybees; *(hb) = hummingbirds. "Do not disturb in the wild." = plant is endangered (!!), threatened (!), or potentially threatened (.)