Prospect and Sachem

This Sassafras tree stands beside a hilly walkway, blending in with other young trees, including magnolias. Sassafras will always be distinctive, however, due to its aromatic smell. Unique to North America, the sweet and spicy scent of Sassafras may entice you to take a bite. But fear not, you can...

The American Beech tree is a medium sided tree that is native to eastern parts of North America. It produces beechnuts, which are eaten by squirrels, deer, and birds. When it grows, it has a large, sprawling canopy of green leaves. In the winter, it retains many of its leaves, now a curly, brown...

This River Birch is situated towards the Eastern end of Sachem's Wood, and can most easily be identified by its peeling, mottled bark. It exhibits a distinctive growth pattern that is typical of its species by splitting into five trunks that sag outwards, which benevolently shade a nearby...

The American Sycamore is one of the great American classics. Most people have heard of it and probably seen them, though their large stature can sometimes blend in and appear indistinguishable. These large, deciduous trees are best known for their broad leaves and distinctive mottled bark,...