The founder of the new venture Proper Tree,

John Sulzbach of Killingworth, CT, received

his arborist license from the state of

Connecticut in 2013. A resident of

Killingworth, John Sulzbach is also an active

member of The Connecticut Tree Protective

Association, which is located in Northford,

CT.

Altogether, the tree varieties native to Connecticut number well into the dozens. The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection Wildlife Division has issued a 12-page document on native species, including the well-known oak and walnut, as well as lesser-known varieties such as hackberry, redbud, and black gum. These deciduous trees, which shed their leaves seasonally, have played a key role in establishing New England as the premier destination for brilliant fall colors.

Property owners seeking these colors on their

land often turn to red or sugar maple. Yellow

and cherry birch also offer beautiful golden

foliage in the fall. Those who enjoy watching

local wildlife may find success with hickory,

which attracts both birds and squirrels. Arborists

also tend to like mulberry trees, which produce

fruit in midsummer, while white pine and conifer

offer the stable greenery of the evergreen.