Maple trees are deciduous woody plants from shrubs to large trees. Many species display colorful autumn foliage in oranges, browns, yellows, and reds. Most maples are drought-tolerant and shallow-rooted
Magnolia genus contains 210-340 species, symbolizing South. Trees produce large leathery leaves and early spring flowers. Can be evergreen or deciduous, depending on climate. Growth is slow but rewarding with patience
Deciduous means "falling off at maturity" in botany and horticulture. Plants lose leaves seasonally, usually in autumn. Evergreen plants shed leaves on different schedule. Semi-deciduous plants lose old foliage as new growth begins
Native to northern temperate and boreal forests of Canada and United States. Can grow up to 40 meters tall with trunk diameter up to 1 meter. Has thin, scaly bark flaking in circular plates 5-10 cm across. Leaves are glaucous blue-green above, blue-white below
Spruce is a genus of about 40 species of coniferous evergreen trees. Mature trees reach 20-60m height with whorled branches and conical form. Distinguished by four-sided needles and cones without protruding bracts. Needles shed 4-10 years old, leaving rough branches
Sequoia sempervirens is the only living species of the genus Sequoia. Reaches up to 115.9 m height and 8.9 m diameter at breast height. Lives 1,200-2,200 years or more. Has thick, fibrous bark up to 35 cm thick