Conifers of Berrien County, Michigan

The conifers are cone-bearing trees or shrubs of the Class Pinopsida. Some 630 species are known worldwide, with 88 occurring in North America. According to the Online Atlas of Michigan Plants, 16 species are native to Michigan or have become naturalized. The 8 species known from Berrien County represent 2 Orders, 3 families, and 6 genera.

ORDER PINALES (pines et al.):

Family Cupressaceae (cypresses):

Juniperus communis, common juniper

Juniperus virginiana, eastern redcedar

Thuja occidentalis, arborvitae

Family Pinaceae (pines):

Larix laricina, tamarack

Pinus banksiana, jack pine

Pinus strobus, eastern white pine

Tsuga canadensis, eastern hemlock

ORDER TAXALES (yews):

Family Taxaceae (yews)

Taxus canadensis, Canada yew