Mockernut Hickory Tree

Mockernut Hickory – Carya Tomentosa

The Mockernut Hickory is a lovely deciduous tree that is found in Virginia. It’s not the most common tree to find, but they are around. Read on to find out more. General Growth Pattern As I stated previously, the Mockernut Hickory is a relatively large deciduous tree. It can live for upwards of 200 years, […]

Leaf Identification resources to help identify this leaf

Leaf Identification Resources

Leaf identification resources are one way to help identify a tree. However, you must know and understand some basic terminology in order to identify leaves. It’s not as easy as it might seem. Like everything else on the internet, there are a lot of resources for leaf identification that are not correct nor simple to […]

River Birch Tree

River Birch -Betula nigra L.

River Birch are one of those trees that are probably recommended by landscape architects quite frequently. They possess some unique characteristics, and they are aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Read on to find out the pros and cons of choosing to plant River Birch trees. General Characteristics of River Birch Trees According to the USDA […]

Tree Diversity

Tree Diversity

I wonder how much tree diversity is on the earth? I usually frequent a forest dominated by large Beech and Sycamore trees. Although they dominate this forest, fall leaves tell a different story. I want to learn more about how many tree species there are. I did some research, and I found some great resources. […]

Maple Tree Seeds

Maple Tree Seeds

Maple tree seeds are also called helicopters or whirly birds. These trees usually produce prolific amounts of seeds.  An acre of maple trees may produce a million seeds. There are 14 different varieties of maple trees common in North America. They are each slightly different. It’s better to know the variety of the tree, then […]

Spring Flowering Trees

Spring Flowering Trees

When spring comes, I love the spring flowering trees. The splashes of pink, magenta, and even white make me happy. Adding flowering trees to a landscape design can make it more interesting and varied. Read on to find out about some really pretty flowering trees. Spring Flowering Dogwood Trees Dogwood trees used to be very common […]