2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.