Trees in Neighborhood and McAllister Park

Grey Alder volunteer along Oakwood.

Grey alder (Alnus incana) is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub or small tree in the birch family, known for its ability to fix nitrogen from the air, which improves soil quality. It has smooth, grey bark, oval, toothed leaves, and produces cone-like fruits. Found across the cooler Northern Hemisphere, it thrives in wet soils and is used for erosion control, reforestation, and as a pioneer species on challenging sites. 

Crimson King Maple

Norway Maple Acer Crimson King

 ‘Crimson King’ is a red-leaved cultivar which is noted for its rich maroon leaves that last throughout the summer and its purple fruits. Fall color is unremarkable. It is more compact and tends to grow slower than the species. Maroon-yellow flowers appear in clusters before the foliage in spring. Although small, the flowers have interesting ornamental value. Flowers give way to purple samaras (to 2” long) with horizontally spreading wings. ‘Crimson King’ was introduced in the U. S. in 1947 as a seedling of A. platanoides ‘Schwedleri’.

Ash Trees

These are in the Loop. 

Dawn Cedar

The Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) is a deciduous conifer that was once thought extinct, native to China, with soft, feathery foliage that turns a striking golden-brown or reddish-bronze in the fall before dropping its needles. This fast-growing tree can reach 70–100 feet tall, prefers moist, well-drained, and slightly acidic soil, and grows in USDA zones 5 through 9, making it a versatile choice for landscapes.

These appear to be 3 separate trees.

Will see when the color and loose needles.