Arbor Rangers ™

Author: Arbor Ranger

  • 2016 IUFC Arbor Day Poster Contest State Winners

    • 1st Place: Victoria Grant, and her Art Teacher, Katy Lewis, of Western Intermediate School, Russiaville, IN
    • 2nd Place: Marissa Giles, and her Teacher, Lisa Schlegel, of Childs Elementary, Bloomington, IN
    • 3rd Place: Karlee Reedy, and her Teacher, Melissa Newman, of Meadows Elementary, Terre Haute, IN
  • ABCmouse.com – “The Four Seasons”

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    Lyrics:

    We sing of the four seasons:
    chilly winter, ice and snow,
    lovely springtime blossoms,
    the summer sun’s warm glow.
    When leaves are turning color,
    we know that it is fall.
    We sing of the four seasons
    and look forward to them all.

    Winter is the coldest season.
    Feel the north wind blow.
    You wear your mittens, hat, and boots
    when playing in the snow.
    But there are many places
    where winter’s not so cold,
    like Phoenix, Arizona
    and Florida, I’m told.

    After winter comes the spring,
    and sunshine warms the air.
    The buds on trees and flowers bloom
    with color everywhere!
    In spring, rain showers wet the earth
    and melt the ice and snow.
    Leaves and grass turn green again
    and things begin to grow.

    We sing of the four seasons:
    chilly winter, ice and snow,
    lovely springtime blossoms,
    the summer sun’s warm glow.
    When leaves are turning color,
    we know that it is fall.
    We sing of the four seasons
    and look forward to them all.

    Then comes summer, sunny summer.
    Outside you will play—
    sandy beaches, parks, and pools
    to go to every day!
    You can make a lemonade stand—
    a quarter for a cup.
    The summer sun is oh-so-hot,
    and thirsty friends will drink it up.

    When the summer season’s over,
    then fall puts on a show.
    The trees turn yellow, red, and brown,
    and gusty winds will blow.
    The autumn leaves go swirling
    as they drop without a sound,
    and soon a leafy blanket
    is covering the ground.

    At the very end of fall,
    winter starts, and then
    spring and summer come and go.
    The cycle starts again!

    We sing of the four seasons:
    chilly winter, ice and snow,
    lovely springtime blossoms,
    the summer sun’s warm glow.
    When leaves are turning color,
    we know that it is fall.
    We sing of the four seasons
    and look forward to them all.

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  • Rachel Rambach – “The Leaves on the Trees”

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    Lyrics:

    The leaves on the trees,
    They sway in the breeze,
    They sway all around, all around.
    Slowly first, then faster
    Until all the leaves fall down.

    (Repeat, gradually getting faster each time)

    For more about this song and Rachel, click this link: Listen & Learn Music by Rachel Rambach

    © 2010, Rachel Rambach.

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  • Sid the Science Kid – “Beautiful Trees Song”

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    Pine trees in the forests
    Palm trees by the sea
    Oaks and Maples
    Help you and me
    With air to breathe
    And food to eat
    Shady shade
    To beat the heat

    Beautiful trees
    You know we love them
    Beautiful trees
    We need more of them
    They take in carbon dioxide
    Through their leaves
    And put out oxygen
    For everyone to breathe
    Trees, beautiful trees

    Elms and Magnolias
    In the towns and cities
    Cacti in the desert
    Are sure enough pretty
    So let’s salute ‘em
    And let’s applaud them
    And plant more of them
    And be glad we’ve got ‘em

    Beautiful trees
    You know we love them
    Beautiful trees
    We need more of them
    They take in carbon dioxide
    Through their leaves
    And put out oxygen
    For everyone to breathe
    Trees, beautiful trees
    Trees, beautiful trees

    This song is from the episode: “Sid’s Backyard Campout” is in association with National Wildlife Federation’s Great American Backyard Campout.

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  • Buffalo and Brandy – “The Green Grass Grows All Around”

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    Lyrics:

    There was a tree
    All in the woods
    The prettiest tree
    That you ever did see
    Oh, the tree in a hole
    And the hole in the ground
    And the green grass grows all around, all around
    The green grass grows all around.

    And on that tree
    There was a limb
    The prettiest limb
    That you ever did see
    Oh, the limb on the tree
    And the tree in a hole
    And the hole in the ground
    And the green grass grows all around, all around
    The green grass grows all around.

    And on that limb
    There was a branch
    The prettiest branch
    That you ever did see
    Oh, the branch on the limb,
    And the limb on the tree,
    And the tree in a hole,
    And the hole in the ground,
    And the green grass grows all around, all around
    The green grass grows all around.

    And on that branch
    There was a nest
    The prettiest nest
    That you ever did see
    Oh, the nest on the branch,
    And the branch on the limb,
    And the limb on the tree,
    And the tree in a hole,
    And the hole in the ground,
    And the green grass grows all around, all around
    The green grass grows all around.

    And in that nest
    There was an egg
    The prettiest egg
    That you ever did see
    Oh, the egg in the nest.
    And the nest on the branch,
    And the branch on the limb,
    And the limb on the tree,
    And the tree in a hole,
    And the hole in the ground,
    And the green grass grows all around, all around
    The green grass grows all around.

    And in that egg
    There was a bird
    The prettiest bird
    That you ever did see
    Oh, the bird in the egg,
    And the egg in the nest,
    And the nest on the branch,
    And the branch on the limb,
    And the limb on the tree,
    And the tree in a hole,
    And the hole in the ground,
    And the green grass grows all around, all around
    The green grass grows all around.

    And on that bird
    There was a wing
    The prettiest wing
    That you ever did see
    Oh, the wing on the bird,
    And the bird in the egg,
    And the egg in the nest,
    And the nest on the branch,
    And the branch on the limb,
    And the limb on the tree,
    And the tree in a hole,
    And the hole in the ground,
    And the green grass grows all around, all around
    The green grass grows all around.

    And on that wing
    There was a feather
    The prettiest feather
    That you ever did see
    Oh, the feather on the wing,
    And the wing on the bird,
    And the bird in the egg,
    And the egg in the nest,
    And the nest on the branch,
    And the branch on the limb,
    And the limb on the tree,
    And the tree in a hole,
    And the hole in the ground
    And the green grass grows all around, all around
    The green grass grows all around.

    And on that feather
    There was a bug
    The prettiest bug
    That you ever did see
    On, the bug on the feather
    And the feather on the wing,
    And the wing on the bird,
    And the bird in the egg,
    And the egg in the nest,
    And the nest on the branch,
    And the branch on the limb,
    And the limb on the tree,
    And the tree in a hole,
    And the hole in the ground,
    And the green grass grows all around, all around
    The green grass grows all around.

    And on that bug
    There was a germ
    The prettiest germ
    That you ever did see
    Oh, the germ on the bug
    And the bug on the feather,
    And the feather on the wing,
    And the wing on the bird,
    And the bird in the egg,
    And the egg in the nest,
    And the nest on the branch,
    And the branch on the limb,
    And the limb on the tree,
    And the tree in a hole,
    And the hole in the ground,
    And the green grass grows all around, all around
    The green grass grows all around.

    And the green grass grows all around, all around
    The green grass grows all around.

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  • Arbor Rangers™ Theme Song

    Arbor Rangers™ Theme Song

    Introduction

    The Arbor Rangers™ is an educational outreach program created by Certified Arborist and Senior Art Director Jeff Harris that is primarily focused on fifth-graders, but can benefit most elementary school-age children and their grown-ups. The Arbor Rangers™ is presented as an entertaining adventure series to help kids learn basic knowledge in fun ways about trees in our urban environment and how to become good tree stewards.

    The Power of Music in Learning

    Jeff has always recognized the importance of music in education from growing up in the early 1970s through the 1980s, watching kids’ shows on PBS, like Sesame Street, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, The Electric Company, and Zoom, to name just a few. Weekdays after school and Saturday morning cartoons were filled with entertaining shows like Jonny Quest, The Super Friends, Scooby-Doo, Bugs Bunny, The Flintstones, and Schoolhouse Rock! What better way to help teach children about trees and their importance than through animation and music?

    A Theme Song is Born

    To accomplish this dream of making animations with music, the development of a theme song for the then-unnamed series was sparked back in April 2009. According to Jeff, “I just started humming some notes that were swirling around in my head out loud,” explaining how The Arbor Rangers™ theme song originated. “I knew I wanted something ‘catchy’ and fun that kids could be excited about and bob their heads to! I was imagining my childhood and the shows that my children were watching. I drew inspiration from newer cartoon shows from the 1990s. Eventually, through my humming and whistling, I started to formulate a melody I liked. I then was afraid I’d forget it, and so I purchased an MP3 digital recorder and began recording myself when the melody would return to my head, and I tried to hum or whistle the tune out loud again. Putting together some basic lyrics as I imagined a title sequence for a show helped me remember the tune easier. One thing was for sure: from that tune, I unmistakably found the name of my new series, The Arbor Rangers!™ It took a few tries and several rewrites to nail down the lyrics to where I like how they flowed, and finally, I had my theme song! Unfortunately, I am no musician. Writing sheet music for the song so that other musicians could play it was out of my area of expertise. I decided that my limited “hunt-n-peck” self-taught method of learning to play songs on my inexpensive piano keyboard would have to do. It didn’t take too long for me to learn to play the basic melody of my theme song, and after a bit of practice, I also managed to add a simple beat track and then recorded my performance.”

    Delays and Setbacks

    This endeavor has been one of passion for learning and teaching, but all of it is a self-funded outreach project. Inevitably, since those early days of development, progress in production has been slowed or indefinitely postponed due to other obligations or engagements in volunteer activities for non-profit organizations. In the meantime, Jeff has made efforts to define and refine the core Arbor Rangers™ team characters and is back to illustrating new elements for producing animations and publications (e.g., comic books). He still wants to produce a professionally arranged and recorded Official Theme track.

    Arbor Rangers™ Theme Song (Lyrics & Basic Keys)

    [Intro] (Brief drummer intro)

    [Verse]

    Ar-bor Ran-gers!

    E  E   G   E

    Bet-ter call on the dou-ble!

    B   B   B    B  B   A   B

    Ar-bor Ran-gers!

    E  E   G   E

    When your trees are in trou-ble!

    B    B    C     C   C  B    C

    Ar-bor Ran-gers!

    E  E   G   E

    E-ver rea-dy; re-source-ful!

    B B   B   B   B  A      B

    [Chorus]

    For-e-sters of  ur-ban na-ture,

    C   C B     C   D  C   B  A

    When threats put our trees in dan-ger,

    C    C       B   C   D     C  B   A

    You can count on Ar-bor Ran-gers!  Yah!

    C    C  B     C  D  C   B   A      B

    [Instrumental Break] (Energetic guitar solo with percussion)

    B C C C A G F# G A B B B G F# E

    B C C C A G F# G A B

    B B B C C C C C D C B A B B B C D E

    G G G G G A G F# G A G F# G B

    (Repeat Main Verse and Chorus, skip Break, then Final Verse)

    [Final Verse]

    Ar-bor Ran-gers!

    E  E   G   E

    [Outro]

    Here is a sample of the basic Arbor Rangers Theme Song tune composed by Jeff Harris. Use the Up/Down Arrow keys on your computer keyboard to increase or decrease volume while playing the tune.

     

    THEME SONG DEVELOPMENT

    The decision on how to move forward in producing the theme music will ultimately define the spirit of the Arbor Rangers™ team and the adventures they will embark upon.

    We are considering two, maybe three, possibilities:

    1. Conduct a contest (statewide, national, or even international) among grade school bands and choirs* to submit their performance of the theme song for a chance to have it used in future Arbor Rangers™ animated productions and live shows, be named in the credits, and receive a one-time cash prize; or Select and work in collaboration with a willing local school band and choir group in preparing instrumentals for the finished score, with acknowledgments in future productions that feature these works and a one-time cash donation to their music department/school.
    2. Put out an ad in various music vines to offer a chance for new or established bands looking for exposure of their talents to put together a finished song track using the established Arbor Ranger™ theme song melody and lyrics, which includes their name featured in the credits to future productions utilizing their work, and also a one-time cash bonus.
    3. Hire a music producer from a platform like Fiverr.

    *The best renditions may be featured in a future Arbor Rangers™ music CD, with the top winning submission used as the official adaptation, which would be featured on the Arbor Rangers™ website and in future productions!

    Check back in this MUSIC section for more songs about nature and trees, which are being written for future Arbor Rangers™ live and animated productions.

  • Native Trees of Indiana

    Sandy in a tree!
    Sandy gets up close to view trees!

     

     

    Sandy loves the diversity of trees that are native to Indiana! Whenever she gets a chance, she puts on her safety equipment and goes out with her fellow Arbor Rangers ™ to view and climb trees.

    Trees come in all shapes and sizes and Indiana, for example, has over 100 native species!

    Did you know that some of these Indiana tree species are in common with nearby states?

    For instance, the Indiana State Tree, the Tulip Tree (also known as Yellow Poplar; scientific name, Liriodendron tulipifera), is also the State Tree of Kentucky and Tennessee! It is native from Connecticut and southern New York, westward to southern Ontario and northern Ohio, and south to Louisiana and northern Florida.

     

     

     


    The most common types of trees in Indiana range from:

    • CONIFER (a.k.a. EVERGREEN or Softwood) trees bear cones with embedded seeds and have needle-like or scale-like leaves that remain “ever” green throughout the year. Because these plants do not produce flowers, they are among the group of plants known as “Gymnosperms“.
    Eastern White Pines
    Eastern White Pines (Pinus strobus) adorn a front yard in this neighborhood.
    • DECIDUOUS HARDWOOD (a.k.a. Broadleafed) trees which are trees with broader, flattened, “fan-like” leaves (simple or compound of various shapes and sizes). These are seed-producing plants, like conifers, but they differ because they bear flowers (some more distinctly than others) and thereby are among a larger diverse group of plants called “Angiosperms“.  Most species’ leaves will change color before dropping off in the fall season. This is true in other cooler climate states, but rarer in warmer or tropical climate states.
    Maples in the neighborhood.
    Sugar Maples (Acer saccharum) brighten up a neighborhood in fall!
    • DECIDUOUS EVERGREEN trees which look like typical conifers, but surprisingly lose their foliage in the fall just like deciduous hardwood trees! These are also among the group of plants known as “Gymnosperms“.
    Baldcypress by the canal
    Baldcypress (Taxodium distichum) by the canal have lost their summer foliage.

     

    Do Your TREE-Search!

    Sandy has helped put together the following list of trees that are native to Indiana. Included are non-native, INVASIVE SPECIES.* This is a searchable & sortable list of conifers and hardwood trees featuring their Scientific Names as well as Common Names by which they are generally known and includes links to more tree information** by clicking on their Scientific and Common Names.

    DEFINITIONS The list also reflects some quick tree facts, such as:

    • Type: One of the three tree types: Conifer, Deciduous Hardwood, or Deciduous Evergreen.
    • Leaf: The general type of leaf form.
      • Simple – a single leaf blade joined by its stalk (or petiole) to a woody stem.
      • Compound – a leaf that is itself composed of more than one leaflet and these leaflets are attached to its single leaf stalk.
      • Needle-like – slender, sharp-pointed leaf.
      • Scale-like – leaves with short overlapping segments.
    • Branching: Briefly describes the general, characteristic, growth structure of the plant’s stems/branches.
      • Alternate – branching that is staggered or not directly across from one another.
      • Opposite – branches that are directly across from each other.
    • Height: The approximate average maximum height the tree species may obtain at maturity.
    • Spread: The approximate average maximum width the tree species may obtain at maturity.
    • Fall Color: The general color of the foliage during the fall/winter season; leaves detach and drop from deciduous tree types. Find out Why Leaves Change Color.
    • Hardiness Zones: Range of USDA Plant Hardiness Zones each plant has been reported to grow and usually thrive in. To learn more about hardiness zones, see our USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map – INDIANA page.

    HINT: Viewing the list on a small screen mobile device in portrait position may not display all columns. Try viewing this page with your device in landscape orientation to broaden your view of all featured columns of the tree list.

    Explore the Native Trees of Indiana

    Scientific Name(s)Common Name(s)Type; Leaf; BranchingHeightSpreadFall ColorHardiness ZonesPEST ALERT!
    Juniperus virginianaRedcedar, Eastern; Red Cedar, EasternConifer, Scale-like, Alternate50′20′ Green2-9EGM (seldom attacked by EGM)
    Pinus banksianaPine, Jack; Jack-pineConifer, Needle-like, Alternate40′18′ Green3-7EGM, SLF (especially favored by EGM, SLF)
    Pinus strobusPine, Eastern White; Pine, WhiteConifer, Needle-like, Alternate100′50′ Green5-7EGM, SLF (especially favored by EGM, SLF)
    Pinus virginianaPine, Virginia; Virginia-pine; Scrub-pineConifer, Needle-like, Alternate50′20′ Green4-8EGM, SLF (especially favored by EGM, SLF)
    Thuja occidentalisArborvitae, Eastern; White Cedar, Northern; White Cedar; Tree of LifeConifer, Scale-like, Alternate; Endangered50′15′ Green2-8EGM (seldom attacked by EGM)
    Tsuga canadensisHemlock, Eastern; Hemlock, CanadianConifer, Needle-like, Alternate90′40′ Green4-7EGM (especially favored by EGM)
    Larix laricinaLarch, American; Larch, Eastern; TamarackEvergreen, Deciduous, Needle-like, Alternate75′30′ Yellow2-8EGM
    Taxodium distichumBaldcypress; Bald CypressEvergreen, Deciduous, Needle-like, Alternate; Threatened120′45′ Red, Copper5-9
    Acer negundoBoxelder; Maple, Ash-leavedHardwood, Deciduous, Compound, Opposite60′40′ Red-orange3-8EGM, ALB, SLF (especially favored by ALB)
    Acer nigrumMaple, BlackHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Opposite80′60′ Yellow4-8EGM, ALB, SLF (especially favored by EGM, ALB)
    Acer platanoidesMaple, Norway, incl. cultivar: Maple, Crimson King INVASIVE SPECIES Hardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Opposite80′40′ Yellow4-8EGM, ALB, SLF (especially favored by EGM, ALB)
    Acer rubrumMaple, RedHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Opposite90′50′ Red-orange4-8EGM, ALB, SLF (especially favored by EGM, ALB)
    Acer saccharinumMaple, Silver; Silver-mapleHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Opposite80′60′ Yellow4-8EGM, ALB, SLF (especially favored by EGM, ALB)
    Acer saccharumMaple, Sugar; Sugar-mapleHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Opposite80′60′ Yellow-orange4-8EGM, ALB, SLF (especially favored by EGM, ALB)
    Aesculus flava (A. octandra)Buckeye, Yellow; Buckeye, SweetHardwood, Deciduous, Compound, Opposite90′50′ Yellow, Brown3-8EGM, ALB (especially favored by ALB)
    Aesculus glabraBuckeye, OhioHardwood, Deciduous, Compound, Opposite50′35′ Red-brown3-7EGM, ALB (especially favored by ALB)
    Amelanchier arboreaServiceberrry, Downy; Serviceberry, CommonHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate30′25′Yellow-red4-9EGM, SLF (especially favored by EGM)
    Amelanchier laevisServiceberry, Allegheny: Shadbush, Allegheny; Serviceberry, SmoothHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate30′10′Yellow-red4-8EGM, SLF (especially favored by EGM)
    Asimina trilobaPawpawHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate30′30′ Yellow5-8EGM (especially favored by EGM)
    Betula alleghaniensisBirch, YellowHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate60′60′ Yellow3-9EGM, ALB, SLF (especially favored by EGM)
    Betula nigraBirch, River; Birch, RedHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate80′60′ Yellow3-9EGM, ALB, SLF (especially favored by EGM)
    Betula papyriferaBirch, Paper; Birch, WhiteHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate50′60′ Yellow3-9EGM, ALB, SLF (especially favored by EGM)
    Betula populifoliaBirch, Gray; Birch, GreyHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate; Presumed Extirpated30′20′ Yellow4-6EGM, ALB, SLF (especially favored by EGM)
    Carpinus carolinianaHornbeam, American; Beech, Blue; Musclewood; Beech, WaterHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate30′25′Yellow-red3-9EGM (especially favored by EGM)
    Carya cordiformisHickory, Bitternut; Bitternut-hickoryHardwood, Deciduous, Compound, Alternate80′50′ Yellow3-7
    Carya glabraHickory, Pignut; Pignut-hickoryHardwood, Deciduous, Compound, Alternate60′40′ Yellow5-9EGM, SLF (especially favored by EGM)
    Carya illinoinensisPecanHardwood, Deciduous, Compound, Alternate100′75′ Yellow6-9EGM, SLF (especially favored by EGM)
    Carya laciniosaHickory, Shellbark; Shellbark-hickoryHardwood, Deciduous, Compound, Alternate120′60′ Yellow5-8EGM, SLF (especially favored by EGM)
    Carya ovalisHickory, Red; Red-hickory; Hickory, Sweet Pignut; Sweet Pignut-hickoryHardwood, Deciduous, Compound, Alternate80′80′ Yellow, Brown4-8EGM, SLF (especially favored by EGM)
    Carya ovataHickory, Shagbark; Shagbark-hickoryHardwood, Deciduous, Compound, Alternate 80′40′ Yellow4-8EGM, SLF (especially favored by EGM)
    Carya pallidaHickory, Sand; Hickory, PaleHardwood, Deciduous, Compound, Alternate; Threatened40′43′ Yellow, Pale5-9EGM, SLF (especially favored by EGM)
    Carya texanaHickory, BlackHardwood, Deciduous, Compound, Alternate; Endangered50′43′ Yellow, Brown5-9EGM, SLF (especially favored by EGM)
    Carya tomentosaHickory, MockernutHardwood, Deciduous, Compound, Alternate60′30′ Yellow, Brown6-8EGM, SLF (especially favored by EGM)
    Castenea dentataChestnut, AmericanHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate; Endangered75′75′ Yellow, Brown5-8EGM, SLF (especially favored by EGM)
    Catalpa speciosaCatalpa, Northern; CatalpaHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Whorled60′40′ Yellow-green4-9EGM (seldom attacked by EGM)
    Celtis laevigataSugarberry; Hackberry, SouthernHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate80′80′ Yellow6-9
    Celtis occidentalisHackberry, Common; Hackberry, NorthernHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate90′60′ Yellow2-9EGM, ALB (especially favored by EGM)
    Cercis canadensisRedbud; Redbud, EasternHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate30′35′ Yellow4-9EGM (especially favored by EGM)
    Cladrastis kentukea (C. lutea)Yellowwood; Yellowwood, American; Yellowwood, KentuckyHardwood, Deciduous, Compound, Alternate; Threatened60′55′ Yellow4-8
    Cornus alternifoliaDogwood, Pagoda; Pagoda-dogwood; Dogwood, Alternate-leavedHardwood, Deciduous (Shrubby), Simple, Alternate30′30′ Red, Purple4-7EGM, SLF (especially favored by SLF)
    Cornus floridaDogwood, FloweringHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Opposite40′20′ Red, Rust5-8EGM, SLF (especially favored by SLF)
    Crataegus crus-galliHawthorn, Cockspur; Cockspur-thornHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate25′25′ Orange-red3-7EGM (especially favored by EGM)
    Crataegus mollisHawthorn, DownyHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate25′30′ Orange-red3-6EGM (especially favored by EGM)
    Crataegus punctataHawthorn, DottedHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate30′30′ Orange-red4-8EGM (especially favored by EGM)
    Crataegus viridisHawthorn, GreenHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate; Threatened25′25′ Red-orange5-7EGM (especially favored by EGM)
    Diospyros virginianaPersimmon; Persimmon, CommonHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate60′35′ Orange-red4-8EGM (especially favored by EGM)
    Fagus grandifoliaBeech, AmericanHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate80′80′ Orange-red4-8EGM, SLF (especially favored by EGM, SLF)
    Fraxinus americanaAsh, White; Purple AshHardwood, Deciduous, Compound, Opposite100′70′ Red, Purple3-9EAB, EGM, ALB, SLF (less preferred by EAB, ALB; seldom attacked by EGM;especially favored by SLF)
    Fraxinus nigraAsh, BlackHardwood, Deciduous, Compound, Opposite60′70′ Yellow3-9EAB, EGM, ALB, SLF (especially favored by EAB; less preferred by ALB; seldom attacked by EGM)
    Fraxinus pennsylvanicaAsh, Green; Ash, RedHardwood, Deciduous, Compound, Opposite50′70′ Yellow3-9EAB, EGM, ALB, SLF (especially favored by EAB, ALB; seldom attacked by EGM)
    Fraxinus profundaAsh, Pumpkin; Pumpkin-ashHardwood, Deciduous, Compound, Opposite60′70′ Red, Purple5-9EAB, EGM, ALB, SLF (seldom attacked by EGM)
    Fraxinus quadrangulataAsh, BlueHardwood, Deciduous, Compound, Opposite70′70′ Yellow, Pale3-9EAB, EGM, ALB, SLF (less preferred by EAB; seldom attacked by EGM)
    Gleditsia aquaticaWaterlocust; Water-locustHardwood, Deciduous, Compound, Alternate; Endangered60′39′ Yellow6-9
    Gleditsia triacanthosHoneylocust; Honey-locustHardwood, Deciduous, Compound, Alternate70′40′ Yellow, Brown4-9EGM (seldom attacked by EGM)
    Gymnocladus dioicusKentucky Coffeetree; Kentucky Coffee-treeHardwood, Deciduous, Compound, Alternate100′50′ Yellow3-8
    Juglans cinereaButternut; Walnut, WhiteHardwood, Deciduous, Compound, Alternate60′50′ Yellow3-7EGM, SLF (especially favored by EGM)
    Juglans nigraWalnut, BlackHardwood, Deciduous, Compound, Alternate80′70′ Yellow4-9EGM, SLF (especially favored by EGM, SLF)
    Liquidambar styracifluaSweetgum; Gum, Sweet; Gum, RedHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate120′50′ Orange-red5-9EGM (especially favored by EGM)
    Liriodendron tulipiferaTuliptree; Tulip-tree; Poplar, Tulip; Poplar, YellowHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate175′50′ Yellow5-9EGM, SLF (seldom attacked by EGM; especially favored by SLF)
    Magnolia acuminataMagnolia, Cucumber; Cucumber-tree; CucumbertreeHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate; Endangered100′35′ Yellow, Gold3-8EGM
    Magnolia tripetalaMagnolia, Umbrella; Umbrella-treeHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate; Endangered20′30′ Yellow, Brown5-8
    Malus coronaria
    (Pyrus coronaria)
    Crabapple, American; Crabapple, Wild; Crabapple, Wild Sweet; Crabapple, SweetHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate30′25′ Yellow-green4-8
    Malus ioensisCrabapple, PrairieHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate25′25′ Red-orange4-8
    Morus albaMulberry, White; Mulberry, SilkwormINVASIVE SPECIES Hardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate30′50′ Yellow4-8
    Morus rubraMulberry, RedHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate70′35′ Yellow5-10
    Nyssa sylvaticaGum, Black; Gum, Sour; Tupelo, BlackHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate60′30′ Red, Copper3-9
    Ostrya virginianaHophornbeam; Hop-hornbeam, American; Hop-hornbeam, Eastern; IronwoodHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate30′30′ Yellow3-9
    Oxydendrum arboreumSourwoodHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate; Threatened60′25′ Orange-red5-9
    Platanus occidentalisSycamore; Sycamore, AmericanHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate100′100′ Yellow4-9
    Populus balsamiferaPoplar, Balsam; Balsam-poplarHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate; Presumed Extirpated70′10′ Yellow3-9
    Populus deltoidesCottonwood; Cottonwood, EasternHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate100′75′ Yellow2-9
    Populus grandidentataAspen, Bigtooth; Aspen, Big-toothed; Aspen, Large-toothedHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate50′28′ Yellow, Gold3-5
    Populus heterophyllaCottonwood, SwampHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate70′40′ Yellow3-8
    Populus tremuloidesAspen, Quaking; Aspen, TremblingHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate50′30′ Yellow2-5
    Prunus americanaPlum, American; Plum, American WildHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate25′25′ Orange-red3-10
    Prunus hortulanaPlum, Hortulan; Plum, Wild GooseHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate15′15′ Orange-red5-9
    Prunus nigraPlum, Canada; Canada-plumHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate25′15′ Red, Purple3-6
    Prunus pensylvanicaCherry, Pin; Pin-cherry; Cherry, FireHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate40′30′ Orange-red3-8
    Prunus serotinaCherry, Wild Black; Cherry, BlackHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate80′25′ Yellow3-10
    Pyrus calleryanaPear, Callery, incl. cultivar: Pear, BradfordINVASIVE SPECIES Hardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate50′35′ Red, Purple4-9
    Quercus acutissimaOak, SawtoothINVASIVE SPECIES Hardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate60′60′ Yellow, Brown5-9
    Quercus albaOak, WhiteHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate150′70′ Red3-9
    Quercus bicolorOak, Swamp WhiteHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate75′70′ Yellow, Brown3-9
    Quercus coccineaOak, ScarletHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate80′50′ Red, Deep4-8
    Quercus ellipsoidalisOak, Northern Pin; Pin-oak, Northern; Oak, Hill’sHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate60′70′ Red, Rust3-9
    Quercus falcataOak, Southern Red; Oak, SpanishHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate80′50′ Red, Copper7-9
    Quercus imbricariaOak, Shingle; Shingle-oakHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate60′70′ Orange-red3-9
    Quercus lyrataOak, Overcup; Overcup-oakHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate80′60′ Orange-brown6-9
    Quercus macrocarpaOak, Bur; Bur-oak; Oak, MossycupHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate80′70′ Red, Copper3-9
    Quercus marilandicaOak, Blackjack; Oak, Black-jackHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate40′70′ Red3-9
    Quercus michauxiiOak, Swamp Chestnut; Chestnut-oak, SwampHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate80′50′ Red6-9
    Quercus montana (Q. prinus)Oak, Chestnut; Oak, Rock Chestnut; Chestnut-oak, Rock; Oak, Rock; Oak, MountainHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate75′60′ Yellow, Brown5-9
    Quercus muehlenbergiiOak, Chinkapin; Oak, Chinquapin; Chinkapin-oak; Oak, YellowHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate; Endangered80′70′ Orange-brown3-9
    Quercus pagodaOak, Cherrybark; Cherrybark-oakHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate120′48′ Red, Copper7-9
    Quercus palustrisOak, Pin; Pin-oakHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate80′70′ Orange-red3-9
    Quercus rubraOak, Red; Oak, Northern RedHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate80′70′ Red, Deep3-9
    Quercus shumardiiOak, ShumardHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate80′60′ Orange-red5-9
    Quercus stellataOak, Post; Post-oakHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate50′70′ Red, Copper3-9
    Quercus velutinaOak, BlackHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate60′60′ Orange-red3-9
    Robinia pseudoacaciaLocust, BlackHardwood, Deciduous, Compound, Alternate80′35′ Yellow4-8
    Sassafras albidumSassafrasHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate90′40′ Red, Deep5-9
    Tilia americanaBasswood, American; Linden, AmericanHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate80′50′ Yellow3-8
    Ulmus alataElm, WingedHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate50′40′ Yellow6-9
    Ulmus americanaElm, AmericanHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate100′120′ Yellow2-9
    Ulmus pumilaElm, SiberianINVASIVE SPECIES Hardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate60′50′ Yellow5-9
    Ulmus rubraElm, Slippery; Elm, American SlipperyHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate60′35′ Yellow3-9
    Ulmus thomasiiElm, Rock; Elm, CorkHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate90′90′ Yellow3-7
    Salix amigdaloidesWillow, Peachleaf; Willow, Peach-leafHardwood, Deciduous (Shrubby), Simple, Alternate40′17′ Yellow2-8
    Salix nigraWillow, BlackHardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate40′100′ Yellow2-8
    Aralia spinosaDevil’s Walkingstick; Devil’s-walkingstick; Hercules’ ClubHardwood, Deciduous (Shrubby), Compound, Alternate20′10′ Red-orange4-9
    Hamamelis virginianaWitch-hazelHardwood, Deciduous (Shrubby), Simple, Alternate20′25′ Yellow3-8
    Ptelea trifoliataHoptree; Hoptree, Common; Hop-tree, Common; Wafer-ashHardwood, Deciduous (Shrubby), Simple, Alternate20′15′ Yellow3-9
    Rhus typhinaSumac, Staghorn; Staghorn-sumacHardwood, Deciduous (Shrubby), Compound, Alternate25′25′ Red-orange4-8
    Sorbus decoraShowy Mountainash; Showy Mountain-ashHardwood, Deciduous (Shrubby), Compound, Alternate; Presumed Extirpated30′70′ Red-orange3-9
    Ailanthus altissimaTree of HeavenINVASIVE SPECIES Hardwood, Deciduous, Compound, Alternate70′50′ Yellow-green5-8
    Alnus glutinosaAlder, European Black; Alder, Black; Alder, CommonINVASIVE SPECIES Hardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Alternate50′40′ Yellow-green3-7
    Paulownia tomentosaPrincess Tree; Royal Paulownia; Empress Tree; PrincesstreeINVASIVE SPECIES Hardwood, Deciduous, Simple, Opposite or Whorled40′40′ Green5-8
    Phellodendron amurenseAmur Cork Tree; Amur CorktreeINVASIVE SPECIES Hardwood, Deciduous, Compound, Opposite45′60′ Yellow3-7
    *An invasive species is defined as a species that is: 1) non-native (or alien) to the ecosystem under consideration and 2) whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. Invasive species that occur in urban forests should be removed, if and wherever possible, or at least avoid being planted or replanted.

    **Links for additional information include fact sheets from various federal and municipal entities and academic institutions. These fact sheets expand upon and feature a broader range of tree details, including identification photos. These factsheet links were specifically selected, based on the quality of their online content. We highly recommend the book Native Trees of the Midwest by Sally Weeks (Purdue University). Please contact us regarding any broken web links.

    [DISCLAIMER: Tree facts sometimes vary from source to source, and particularly from state to state. We conducted our research from multiple sources from within Indiana and then from states in our general region, with few exceptions. Arbor Rangers, LLC makes no guarantees,  nor claims, as to fitness of the data represented other than that every attempt has been made to present such information as accurately as possible. After consulting the “101 Trees of Indiana” © 2003 publication as a basis for our tree list, we then cross-checked the information with other sources. Where sources differed in information, we gave preference to the data from the newer published book “Native Trees of the Midwest” (Revised and Expanded Second Edition) © 2010 and then, in the case where certain data was not cited in this publication, we used or averaged the data available from the other resources listed at the bottom of this page. This tree list is subject to modification without prior notification.]

    Native Trees of Indiana list compiled, created and copyright © 2017 Arbor Rangers, LLC.


    Arbor Rangers, LLC would like to thank and acknowledge the following resources which made this compilation possible:

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  • POLLINATORS: Vital to Sustaining Life -What YOU Can Do

    Arbor Rangers ™ Supports Pollinators #FeedABee

    Arbor Rangers, LLC, through our educational outreach program, featuring The Arbor Rangers ™, is proud to be a supporter of the Bayer “Feed a Bee program! We advocate good stewardship of our urban forests because disregard for these natural resources can significantly impact our economy and very existence. This is even truer concerning the effect we have on pollinators.

    Polly Bee

    Pollinators are insects, birds and other small creatures that assist plants in reproducing by their normal activities. For example, some creatures feed on a flowering plant’s nectar, petals or leaves. As they feed, their bodies often collect and transport the genetic material of that plant, known as pollen. These tiny pollen grains (produced by a flower’s stamen) become attached to the unsuspecting pollinators as they feed or when they brush up against the plant. As they move about, the pollen is transferred to the flower’s pistil, thus completing the fertilization process. Once fertilized, food-producing plants become the source of multitudes of foods, such as nuts, fruits & vegetables. Many plants also provide natural oils, along with a host of other resources vital for the life and stability of our planet.

    Clearwing Hummingbird Moth

    How can you help pollinators?

    Responsible pesticide use is important. Often, the over-use or misuse of insecticides has contributed to the reduction in populations of pollinators. Another area of importance is FEEDING pollinators. They have to eat, too, so consider planting flower beds, home gardens, and yes, non-invasive flowering ornamental trees to brighten up your spring landscape! All of these contribute to our urban forest and help preserve our pollinators at the same time!

    Arbor Rangers ™ supports Bayer’s “Feed a Bee” program by talking about it as part of our urban forest advocacy program and in helping to distribute packets of their Pollinator Wildflower Mix to raise awareness of the vital role of pollinators and encourage the participation in providing food for them.

    Educational Resources:

  • Are planting new trees in YOUR future? Great! But before you do…

    Call before you dig!

    DON’T TAKE CHANCES! Call 8-1-1 BEFORE you dig!

    Knowing where underground utility lines are buried before each digging project begins helps to prevent injury, expense and penalties. The depth of utility lines may vary and multiple utility lines may exist in one area. Simple digging jobs can damage utility lines and can disrupt vital services to an entire neighborhood, harm those who dig and result in expensive fines and repair costs. Marked lines show those who dig the approximate location of underground lines and help prevent undesired consequences.

  • ANNOUNCEMENT: 2019 Arbor Day Poster Contest Suspended Indefinitely

    Is Your Community Planning Ahead for Arbor Day 2019?

    Happy Arbor Day!Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in the month of April in Indiana

    ANNOUNCEMENT: 2019 Arbor Day Poster Contest Suspended Indefinitely

    Sadly, it has come to our attention that Indiana’s DNR Community & Urban Forestry division will not be able to run the Arbor Day poster contest this year. Unfortunately, this news came too late for Arbor Rangers to pull together a plan and bolster enough resources and volunteers to be able to run the contest ourselves. We are looking into possibly organizing and managing the contest for 2020. We are sorry for any teachers, students, and their parents who looked forward to the regular contest this year and are disappointed by the cancellation. We strongly encourage you to still participate in an Arbor Day celebration in some way, like planting a tree, creating a poem, and volunteering in a related local event. Have a Happy Arbor Day!