nrg-native-species-planting-guide-091714

(vip2019) #1

Picea rubens Red Spruce


Native To: Regional Wetland Indicator: FACU Soil: pH 4.5-5.0


Form/Color Evergreen; oval shape; 50'-70'; medium Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
green color in spring; remains green in Tolerance: tolerance.
fall; light brown, ovoid cone; yellow flower.


Urban Insufficient information to determine


Tolerance: tolerance.


Habitat: Moist, rocky woods, hillsides, uplands.


Ecosystem Low provider of food for small


Services: mammals and terrestrial birds;
provides moderate cover for small
Hydrology: Medium drought tolerance; medium mammals; provides high cover for


moisture usage. terrestrial birds.


Ornamental Yellow flowers bloom mid Spring,
Value: evergreen foliage. Compatibility:


Salt Intolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Long lifespan, medium grower.


Shade Tolerant of shade.
Tolerance:


Pinus echinata Shortleaf Pine


Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: UPL Soil: pH 4.0-6.0


Form/Color Evergreen; conical form; 80'-100'; Stormwater Insufficient information to determine


produces red to brown 2 inch long egg- Tolerance: tolerance.
shaped cones; moderate grower.


Urban Tolerant of soil compaction.


Tolerance:


Habitat: Dry, sandy, or rocky soil; south-facing or


west-facing slopes; old agricultural fields.
Ecosystem High-quality wildlife habitat.
Services:


Hydrology: Deep, well-drained sandy soil. Drought
tolerant once established.


Ornamental Pale golden yellow color in fall, persisting
Value: cones, evergreen foliage. Compatibility:


Salt Intolerant of salt.


Tolerance: Other: Minor species in restoring forests in
sandy soil of south Staten Island,


Shade Intolerant of shade. Long Island, and New Jersey coastal
Tolerance: plain.

Free download pdf