Shortleaf pine is a native evergreen tree that provides shade and cover for wildlife. It is a good choice for naturalizing large properties, and is one of the finest trees for gardening under because of its high shade and deep roots. Shortleaf pine forests of the region were unusually rich in all-year-round wildflowers. Shortleaf pines … Shortleaf Pine
White oak is a majestic deciduous tree that provides shade to parks and large backyards. It is a great choice for shade and provides food for wildlife. It is one of the longest lived oaks, with a high resistance to diseases and rots. Its strong, durable timber is often used in woodworking such as whiskey … White Oak
The Sourwood tree has beautiful white flowers in the summer that attract bees, which make delicious honey from the nectar. In the fall, its leaves turn bright red and orange, making it one of the prettiest trees around.
American holly is an evergreen tree with glossy, dark green leaves. Its red berries color up just in time for the winter holidays and provide food for birds. An unusually hardy and long-lived tree, American holly is a great choice for privacy screens.
The Witch hazel tree features bright yellow flowers that bloom in the fall when most other trees are done flowering. Its unique, spidery flowers and interesting seed pods make it a fun and beautiful tree to have in your yard.
Flowering dogwood has stunning white or pink flowers in the spring that look like they’re blooming from the tree’s branches. Its colorful fall leaves and unique, red berries make it a beautiful and interesting tree all year round. Heads-up: Cornus florida can sometimes face issues with diseases like dogwood anthracnose, so it’s good to keep … Flowering Dogwood
One of our most beautiful native trees, the Eastern redbud’s rosy-pink blooms are a welcome sight in March signaling spring is here. Redbuds are one of our native species that prefer basic soils as demonstrated by how prolific they can be along a road limestone cut. They are, however, tolerant of a variety of soils, … Eastern Redbud
The serviceberry genus includes several native species in the US and Canada with three found in our region. Serviceberries are confused in the nursery trade and seemingly hybridize easily. Most of what you will find at nurseries will be cultivars from crosses between A. arborea and A laevis which are two of the species that … Serviceberry
Passionflower is the Tennessee state wildflower with striking, intricate purple and white flowers that appear in midsummer and extend into early fall. Its unique blooms and edible fruit make it a unique addition to the garden. It does not tolerate wet soils but can be aggressive in ideal soil, spreading vigorously by root suckers. It … Passionflower
Carolina jessamine is one of the best vines you can grow in the southeast with beautiful blooms and fine textured, glossy evergreen leaves. Its bright yellow, fragrant flowers show up sometimes in February as one of our earliest native flowers. Blooms usually peak in late March in our region. An excellent choice for screening and … Carolina Jessamine