What is the natural vegetation of Toronto?

Toronto is located in the Temperate Deciduous Forest Zone. The natural vegetation of Toronto was originally a mix of deciduous forests and wetlands. The forests were dominated by sugar maples, white oaks, red oaks, and white ashes. The understory was made up of shrubs such as dogwoods, viburnums, and hazels. The wetlands were home to a variety of aquatic plants, such as cattails, sedges, and rushes.