Habitat: A principal tree of our mixed hardwood forests; also
found in meadows, farms, and other similar areas. There are 11 species
in our area, some of which form hybrids.
Characteristics: Trees range in height from 40-100 feet. Leaflets
occur in groups of 5-9, although there may be as many as 17. One of the
major mast producing trees of Northern Hardwood Forests.
