Persimmon
Persimmon trees produce the most nutritionally dense native fruit in North America, and are a well-regarded timber crop.
Pawpaw
Pawpaws are native understory trees that can produce in partial shade.
Mulberry
Mulberry leaves have a feed value nearly equivalent to alfalfa, and are also drought-tolerant and perennial.
Black Walnut
Black walnut trees produce valuable timber and nuts while benefiting the ecosystem.
Black Locust
This fast-growing tree produces both rot-resistant hardwood timber and nutritious fodder for livestock.