The right tree for the right situation Each tree species is different in its need for sunlight, moisture, and soil type.
Different trees grow at different rates.
Some mature in 40 years, others take a hundred. Ask a forestry professional if you have questions about which trees to plant on a given site. Pines Think of northern Minnesota forests, and what comes to mind is expansive forests of giant pines. State Forest Nurseries produce several species of pine that are native to Minnesota. They usually prefer full or partial sunlight and well-drained sites to thrive.