Acer rubrum Mature Size: Up to 90 feet in height and 2 ½ feet in diameter The Red Maple is a medium-sized tree with a rounded crown that may be found in a variety of sites. The leaves are opposite and simple, with 3 to 5 lobes and coarsely toothed edges. The light creamed wood …
Cornus florida Mature Size: Commonly 20 to 30 feet tall and 6 to 8 inches in diameter The Dogwood is a small understory tree planted as an ornamental tree in urban/suburban landscapes. Flowers (white or pink) appear in mid-spring. It also produces red berry-like fruit. More than 35 species of birds and small mammals eat …
Celtis occidentalis L. Mature Size: Commonly 40 to 60 feet in height but may reach 140 feet in height, 1 to 2 feet in diameter The Hackberry is found mainly in bottomlands and stream sides, although it is well adapted for use in the home landscape. It provides the homeowner with dense summer shade but …
Liquidambar styraciflua L. Mature Size: 60 to 90 feet in height, 2 to 3 feet in diameter The Sweetgum can be found in rich river bottoms, swamp edges, and drier uplands, providing a beautiful mix of yellow, orange, purple, and red fall colors often on the same tree. It gives out a beautiful array of …
Pinus taeda Mature Size: 90 to 100 feet in height, 2 to 3 feet in diameter The Loblolly Pine is a common southern shade tree that may be found in fields, sandy soils, or borders of swamps. This pine tree provides a habitat for a wide array of wildlife, including the pine warbler, deer, squirrels, …
As the summer sun sizzles, let’s chat about keeping those tomato plants happy and healthy. Tomatoes love a good dose of warmth, ideally basking in temps between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. But when the thermometer hits 95 or above, our tomato buddies might start feeling the heat – literally. They could stop growing, and …
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