What trees are native to the Jersey City region of NJ?
September 1, 2010 8:21 AM Subscribe
What trees (preferably evergreen) are native to the Jersey City, New Jersey (USA) area?
I am looking to attempt to reclaim an overgrown, unsightly lot in Jersey City. I want to plant some (preferably fast growing) trees of the evergreen variety that are native to the area. I know the pitch and white pines are abundant in the southern part of the state, but what would exist on this property, had Jersey City not sprung up around it 400 years ago?
Thanks in advance!
I am looking to attempt to reclaim an overgrown, unsightly lot in Jersey City. I want to plant some (preferably fast growing) trees of the evergreen variety that are native to the area. I know the pitch and white pines are abundant in the southern part of the state, but what would exist on this property, had Jersey City not sprung up around it 400 years ago?
Thanks in advance!
Jersey City isn't naturally pinelands. Mixed Deciduous. Check out the Mannahatta website for a plant list of what was most likely to have been in Manahattan which has a pretty similar enviornment. Probably Oaks and Maples
Here's a quick mapof the geology to make the point. Pinelands are usually sandy.
posted by JPD at 8:44 AM on September 1, 2010 [2 favorites]
Here's a quick mapof the geology to make the point. Pinelands are usually sandy.
posted by JPD at 8:44 AM on September 1, 2010 [2 favorites]
Best answer: List of Native NJ plants by County.
Looking at that list, I think the evergreens are:
Atlantic white cedar
eastern red cedar
black spruce
red spruce
eastern white pine
arborvitae aka Northern White cedar.
If you are willing to consider non-evergreens, Flowering Dogwoods are common on my block in Jersey City.
posted by fings at 10:08 AM on September 1, 2010 [1 favorite]
Looking at that list, I think the evergreens are:
Atlantic white cedar
eastern red cedar
black spruce
red spruce
eastern white pine
arborvitae aka Northern White cedar.
If you are willing to consider non-evergreens, Flowering Dogwoods are common on my block in Jersey City.
posted by fings at 10:08 AM on September 1, 2010 [1 favorite]
Best answer: Just an aside: Fast growing trees can be problematic because their growth habit requires more frequent maintenance, at increasingly higher altitudes from the ground. They are also prone to breakage in windy or snowy places, as they tend to grow big limbs during clement weather that are not tolerant of stormy conditions (trees need to be buffeted as they grow to create strong limb structures). If you want low maintenance, go with medium to slow-growing trees.
posted by oneirodynia at 10:25 AM on September 1, 2010
posted by oneirodynia at 10:25 AM on September 1, 2010
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posted by Tchad at 8:29 AM on September 1, 2010 [1 favorite]