Maine Guide Test Trees Questions And Answers With Verified Solutions
14 views 0 purchase
Course
Maine
Institution
Maine (UM)
deer tick (Ixodes scapularis) - Vector for lyme disease
hardwood - term used to describe all broad-leaved trees. these trees are typically deciduous,
retaining their leaves for only one growing season. despite the term, some "hardwoods," such as aspens,
have wood that is relatively soft.
softwo...
Maine Guide Test Trees
deer tick (Ixodes scapularis) - Vector for lyme disease
hardwood - term used to describe all broad-leaved trees. these trees are typically deciduous,
retaining their leaves for only one growing season. despite the term, some "hardwoods," such as aspens,
have wood that is relatively soft.
softwood - term to describe all the needle-leaved trees. these species are typically evergreen,
retaining their leaves through two or more growing seasons. larches, including tamarak, are exceptions,
being deciduous softwoods.
Quaking Aspen - used to be used as cattle feed, giving it the name "biscuit wood"
Bigtooth Aspen - when first emerging in the spring, have silvery-green leaves.
Balsam Poplar - gets its name from resinous, sticky buds.
Black willow - largest native to Maine in height,
Red Maple - also known as soft, white or swamp _____, one of the first trees to flower in the
spring, most abundant in Maine.
Sugar Maple - historically, was used to make parts for sleighs, sleds, pungs (low, one horse box
sleighs) and buggy shafts.
Silver Maple - In Maine, most common along major rivers.
Striped Maple - Moosewood, short tree that loves shade, often found growing with other
hardwoods.
, Mountain Maple - Grows as a tree, seldom over 30 feet in height.
Norway Maple - Native to Europe, casts great shade and was used to be a shade and street tree,
but now is considered a serious threat to native flora.
Boxelder, Ash-leaf maple - Short lived, fast growing, brittle tree that is prone to wind and ice
damage, can be invasive.
Paper, white or canoe birch - Used to make toothpicks and golf tees, historically one of the most
valuable trees in Maine.
Gray Birch - Short lived and not particularly valuable tree, used primarily for pulp and firewood,
small tree that only reaches 20-30 feet in height.
Yellow Birch - The largest of its native type, growing up to 3 feet in diameter and 70-85 feet in
height. One of Maine's most valuable timber trees and makes good firewood.
Sweet, black or cherry birch - Found in the southern third of the state. Wintergreen oil used to be
made from the branches and bark.
mountain paper birch - Often found along the coast and at high elevations, often not considered
distinct from other species that looks and shares a similar name.
eastern hophornbeam or ironwood - The name refers to the fruit that resemble hops.
American hornbeam, blue beech, or musclewood - Occurs west of the Penobscot, small, slow
growing tree that inhabits wet woods or the edges of swamps and streams.
Speckled Alder - Very common in Maine, often growing in wet areas and sometimes in pastures.
Usually occurs as a shrub but sometimes as a small tree, no taller than 20 feet.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller PatrickKaylian. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
