Studies of Trees by Jacob Joshua Levison
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Rapid grower; endures but little shade; wood valuable; will do well
on large range of soils. 3. Red pine (_Pinus resinosa_) Very hardy; fairly rapid growing tree. 4. Tulip tree (_Liriodendron tulipifera_) Grows rapidly into a stately forest tree with a clear tall trunk; wood valuable; requires a fairly moist soil. Use a small tree, plant in the spring, and pay special attention to the protection of the roots in planting. 5. Black locust (_Robinia pseudacacia_) Grows rapidly; adapts itself to poor, sandy soils. The wood is suitable for posts and ties. 6. White ash (_Fraxinus americana_) Grows rapidly; prefers moist situations. Wood valuable. 7. American elm (_Ulmus americana_) Grows rapidly to great height; will not endure too much shade; does best in a deep fertile soil. Wood valuable. 8. European larch (_Larix europaea_) |
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