Connecticut's Native Trees
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John Sulzbach of Killingworth, CT founded Proper Tree and received his arborist license from the state of Connecticut in 2013. As a resident of Killingworth, he is also a member of The Connecticut Tree Protective Association located in Northford, CT. The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection has identified dozens of native tree species to the state, including both common trees like oak and walnut as well as lesser known varieties such as hackberry, redbud, and black gum. These deciduous trees that lose their leaves seasonally are responsible for New England's vibrant fall foliage displays that attract many visitors each year. Property owners seeking fall colors often plant red or sugar maple, while birch, h
Connecticut's Native Trees
- 2. The founder of the new venture Proper Tree, John Sulzbach of Killingworth, CT, received his arborist license from the state of Connecticut in 2013. A resident of Killingworth, John Sulzbach is also an active member of The Connecticut Tree Protective Association, which is located in Northford, CT.
- 3. Altogether, the tree varieties native to Connecticut number well into the dozens. The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection Wildlife Division has issued a 12- page document on native species, including the well-known oak and walnut, as well as lesser-known varieties such as hackberry, redbud, and black gum. These deciduous trees, which shed their leaves seasonally, have played a key role in establishing New England as the premier destination for brilliant fall colors.
- 4. Property owners seeking these colors on their land often turn to red or sugar maple. Yellow and cherry birch also offer beautiful golden foliage in the fall. Those who enjoy watching local wildlife may find success with hickory, which attracts both birds and squirrels. Arborists also tend to like mulberry trees, which produce fruit in midsummer, while white pine and conifer offer the stable greenery of the evergreen.