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Carya laciniosa 
North of Albertus Hall, near planet rock Jupiter
Tree marker # 112

The shellbark hickory is native to regions from Missouri and Kentucky to Ohio and southern Michigan, it produces the largest variety of hickory nuts, which are sweet and edible. These nuts provide essential sustenance for animals like ducks, turkeys, squirrels, chipmunks, and raccoons, especially during the winter months.

Abies balsamea
Outside the SE doors of Albertus Hall
Tree Marker #109

The balsam fir is found in much of the northeastern US in states like Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. It is also found in the northern regions of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, as well as Canada. These trees are commonly used as Christmas trees for their color and fragrance but also provide vital shelter and food for wildlife such as deer, squirrels, and bears. The National Christmas Tree Association selected a balsam fir grown in Wisconsin as the 2017 Tree Contest winner!

Quercus shumardii
Front entrance of St. Joseph Hall 
Tree marker #120

The Shumard oak is found mostly in the southeastern US but can also be found in southern Michigan. The acorns from this tree are considered an important food source for deer. 

Asimina triloba
Between the community garden and Holmdene garden
Tree marker #111

The pawpaw is the largest native fruit tree in the US and can be found in most of the eastern U.S., including southern Michigan. The fruit from a pawpaw is highly nutritious, offering a rich source of Vitamins A and C, minerals, and a notable amount of protein and calories. Pawpaw fruit can be substituted for mangos and bananas. Additionally, extracts from leaves and twigs can be used as a natural pesticide for plants and treatments for pests such as ticks, lice and fleas. 

Celtis occidentalis
South of Wege Pond, midway between forest patch and stream
Tree Marker #113

The hackberry is common across much of the Midwest, Great Plains, and southern Michigan. It produces small, cherry-like fruits eaten by various bird species including robins, mockingbirds, grouse and yellow-bellied sapsuckers. Hackberries are also very drought resistant, ensuring their survival in the Great Plains.

Nyssa sylvatica
West side of Albertus Hall, between the building and the road 
Tree marker #116

The blackgum is found all over the eastern United States, from central Florida up to Mid-Michigan and Pennsylvania. Known as a honey tree, it provides a home to many species of wildlife due to its cavity and nesting sites. It is also used in erosion-prone areas like burnt forests, hills, and abandoned fields to preserve natural landscapes. 

Populus tremuloides
South side of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom, between the chapel and the stream
Tree marker #118

The quaking aspen can be found sporadically in the Rocky Mountain region and more heavily in Alaska, Canada, and across the Great Lakes region into the northeastern United States. The quaking aspen is considered an excellent firebreaker because of its low flammability and minimal organic material shedding. 

Viburnum dentatum
NE side of Albertus Hall close to the North wall by the parking lot
Tree Marker #122

The arrowwood is found across much of the eastern United States and is highly tolerant of different soils and cold weather. In spring, this plant grows non-fragrant white flower bunches which then turn into the blue-black berries that birds and other animals feed on.