If you are looking for an ornamental tree that remains green all year long, look no further. The holly tree could be just what you are looking for. These evergreens, when healthy, produce dense green foliage all year long. In the fall, they produce bright red fruit (berries) that last throughout the winter. What also […]
Sweetgum trees are native to the eastern half of the United States. They are a lovely medium to large sized tree with lots of characteristics that make them a valuable asset to any landscape. They also have one significant drawback. This is probably the main reason we occasionally get calls to remove them. When I […]
Fall brings colorful leaves, cooler temperatures, and shorter days. It also brings the persimmons! When I saw my first persimmon tree, I thought that they were an anomaly. When I started being more observant, I realized that persimmon trees are pretty common. They are really easy to spot in the fall because of their fruit. […]
Ever see a black walnut tree or nut in the forest? Black walnuts make a delicious desert cake. The wood is frequently used for furniture or floors. Black walnut trees are common in the Eastern United States. They are abundant in the Great Falls area, along the Appalachian Trail, or in the Shenandoah, In the […]
Osage Orange is a tree that you probably never noticed! Urban areas don’t provide ideal growing conditions, and they are not easy to find. Maclura pomifera is locally dominant in areas where there is exposed mineral soils or overgrazed pastures. In these areas, it can be an invasive species and displace a variety of native […]
Crepe myrtle is the common name for the genus Lagerstroemia. It has around 50 species of shrubs, evergreen, and deciduous trees. They are found across the world in a variety of countries and locations. We are lucky to have them in the United States. In the spring and summer, they add lovely flowers and variety […]