Pin Oak trees or Fagaceae Quercus palustris Muenchh. are easy to find in Virginia. They are fairly easy to identify be their leaves. The leaves are alternate on the branches. They are 3 to 5 inches long, and they are 5-7 lobes. The tips or ends of the lobes are bristled. The sinuses, or area […]
Acorns are a sure sign of fall. Whenever I see acorns on the ground, I know that the leaves are turning soon. Read more to find out some interesting facts. Characteristics of Acorns? Acorns are the fruit of the oak tree, however they are actually a nut. Different species of oak trees produce acorns that […]
Oak trees are probably one of my favorite types of trees. The Chestnut Oak is a lovely member of the white oak group. It’s scientific name is Quercus prinus. There is a cluster of Chestnut Oak trees on my Mom’s farm in The Plains, Virginia. This is a great opportunity to get up-close to some […]
Woods are just so diverse. It is amazing how many different species of trees there are in Virginia and across the United States. I can’t imagine how many species of trees are in the above photo. My ability to identify trees is limited. However, there are many tree identification resources. Read more to find out […]
More natural foliage decimated by another invasive species. There is nothing heavenly about the Tree of Heaven or technically Ailanthus altissima. Earlier this spring, the emergence of the foliage fascinated me. It was so beautiful. At that time, I had not identified the tree. I should have known it is an invasive species. It is […]
Early blooming trees are always welcome after a long winter. The Saucer Magnolia is an early bloomer in Virginia. It produces numerous showy, white flowers with pink and purple accents. This tree is actually a hybrid. In the early 1800s, a Frenchman crossed Magnolia denudate with M. lilliflora and Magnolia x soulangeana was born. Obviously, […]