Lab 3 - 5 Trees

1.) Carya illinoinensis (Pecan) - This large decidous tree is a species of hickory native to North America and can live for over three hundred years.

2.) Cornus florida (Flowering Dogwood) - A small decidous tree native to eastern North America usually with small flowers and a hard, dense wood.

3.) Ginkgo Biloba (Ginkgo) - An ancient tree that has been widely cultivated and used for medicinal purposes. It is the only living member in its class.

4.) Magnolia grandiflora (Southern Magnolia) - A medium to large evergreen tree with a heavy, hard wood that is native to the SE United States.

5.) Quercus hemisphaerica (Laurel Oak) - A medium sized tree that is in the red oak section of the genus Quercus. Native to the southeastern portion of the U.S. and prefers sandy soils.