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The trees are an important part of this park. They not only add to its beauty, but cool the air by absorbing and reflecting the sun and filtering impurities from the air. They are also windbreaks and noise buffers. By softening rainfall, they help the soil absorb the water. Their roots hold topsoil and help prevent erosion. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and give off oxygen. |
 | This tree has light gray scaly bark and leaves with rounded lobes. Its acorns are sweet and edible. They were boiled by Native Americans for food. The white oak has a hard durable wood which is used for lumber. It is often used for floors, barrels, railroad ties, furniture, and fence posts. |
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 | The leaves of this tree have 5 to 9 bristle-tipped lobes. Its acorn requires two years to mature. Because of frequent knots, it is used for rough lumber. It is a very desirable shade tree. |
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This is a small tree with bright green twigs and leaves that look like eggs, mittens, or mittens with two thumbs. Oil is extracted from sassafras for use in medicine, perfumes, and soap. |
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 | The leaves of this tree are bright green on top and pale green on the bottom. They have 5 lobes which are slightly notched. This tree is considered valuable for maple sugar and syrup. Its wood is used for hardwood flooring and furniture. |
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 | Often referred to as the cigar tree because of its long pods which ripen in October, its leaves are heart-shaped. In the spring it has large white flowers. Its wood is very durable and is used for fence posts. The tree is often planted for ornamental purposes. |
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This is a small to medium sized tree. Its flowers are white to greenish yellow and urn shaped. Its fruit, which is an orange juicy berry, is edible but astringent. It is less puckery after the first frost. |
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Originally from Greece, it was first planted in this country in Philadelphia. It is usually used for landscape purposes. The bark has medicinal value. |
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 | The leaves are compund, which means that many leaflets make up one large leaf. In the spring, it bears 4- to 5-inch clusters of white flowers which are very fragrant. It grows quickly so is usefull for erosion control. Its wood is very durable. |
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