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
Eastern red cedar is a native evergreen tree that provides food and shelter for wildlife. It is a good choice for screening and privacy. The wood of eastern red cedar is used to create cedar chests and fence posts. It was also used by indigenous people to make flutes and furniture.
The American plum tree helps local wildlife by providing food and shelter for birds, bees, and butterflies. Pretty flowers in spring and tasty fruits make it a great tree to have in yards, helping to keep the environment healthy and full of life.
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.
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
True to its name, the Fringe tree has unique, fringy white flowers that look like they’re covered in delicate, white tassels in late spring. Its attractive, green foliage and striking blooms make it a standout tree in any garden. The Fringe tree is great for urban settings because it’s compact, low-maintenance, and adds a lot … Fringe Tree
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
American bladdernut is a densely branched, vigorous small tree/large shrub that is often found on or above floodplains. Spring leaves emerge bright green in the spring and darken to deep green for summer and pale yellow to gold-red in fall. Beautiful clusters of drooping green-white flowers appear in April. The blooms transition to pale green … American Bladdernut