Quercus bicolor

A keystone species with outsized wildlife value. It hosts over 400 species of caterpillars, and its acorns feed squirrels, chipmunks, and many bird species. Does well in wet soils, even if they dry out in summer. Tolerates some soil compaction. Does not do well in high pH (>7.4), which is often found in construction-impacted soils.

Photo by Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 2.5