Black Oak is a deciduous tree native to Eastern North America and a member of the Red Oak family[1]. Scientifically known as Quercus velutina, it grows upwards of 80' tall in optimum growing...
Category: Trees & Shrubs
If you journey down the botany rabbit hole you will encounter dilemmas. Plants that are difficult to differentiate, or look similar enough can frustrate one who is trying to understand the local...
This post is just a short guide to the different forms of trees, often referred to as the crown of the tree. When you are selecting trees for landscaping or attempting to identify trees in the open,...
Chinkapin Oak is a large deciduous tree native to North America[1]. Scientifically known as Quercus muehlenbergii, in the wild it grows up to 90' tall in full sun and well-draining soil[2], but is...
Prickly Ash – An Introduction To One Of The Most Fragrant Natives
One native shrub that doesn't receive much positive attention is known as Prickly Ash. It can be easy to see how it gets it's common name if you've ever tried to walk too close to one, as it is full...
If you want to support the environment with your home landscaping choices, then selecting native plants is about the best thing you can do. Whether it is flowers, trees, or shrubs that are native to...