Trees, insects and diseases of Canada's forests

Western boreal forest species; mature bark creamy white or slightly pinkish; leaves dotted with several small resin glands on the lower surface

Mature bark white; leaves without conspicuous resin glands, tip long-pointed, upper surface bluish-green

Twigs fragrant, with strong wintergreen flavour and odour; buds mostly hairless; bark dark cherry red to almost black, becoming grayish with age

Mature bark white; leaves without conspicuous resin glands, tip long-pointed, upper surface rough, shiny dark green

Mature bark dark brown to gray, never white; leaves dull dark green and hairy on the upper surface

Species of eastern North America; mature bark white; leaves dotted with several small resin glands on the upper surface

Mature bark dark brown to gray, never white; leaves yellowish-green, upper surface shiny

Mature bark white, sheds in large sheets; leaves without conspicuous resin glands, tip short-pointed

Twigs fragrant, with strong wintergreen flavour and odour; buds often hairy; bark reddish brown, becoming dull yellow with age