If you hike in the Appalachian Mountains in late Spring, you may be treated to one of the most striking wildflower displays you could ever hope for in your life. Mountain Laurel is an understory...
Category: Trees & Shrubs
The Sweet Gum tree (Liquidambar styraciflua) has many commercial, medicinal, edible and residential uses. In this article I will detail what these uses are, and how they are utilized. But, for...
Sweet Gum trees are large deciduous trees native to Eastern North America. Identifying them is quite easy during all seasons. So, if you are wondering if you have a Sweet Gum tree in front of you,...
Sweet Gum trees are large (60-75') deciduous trees native to North America that are commonly used in landscaping or street trees. In this article I will tell you all the key facts about what a Sweet...
The Tulip Tree is one of the fastest growing hardwoods native to North America. Also known as Tulip Poplar, it produces numerous flowers in mid-Spring as well as a gorgeous display in the Fall...
Updated September 9th, 2023 The Black Walnut Tree is a large deciduous tree native to Eastern North America. Scientifically known as Juglans Nigra, it can grow 100' tall in optimum conditions...