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 […]
Sycamore trees are versatile trees that grow in the eastern United States through parts of the south and into Texas. They grow in urban areas, but they prefer riverbanks, streams, and rich lowlands. Along riverbanks is where you will find the most magnificent examples of mature Sycamores. They are abundant in Great Falls park on […]